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New Nepalese Accessories brand-JOSH-launches two TWS earbuds

Aarohan Niraula

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September 20, 2023

A new Nepalese accessories brand JOSH Lifestyle is in the town with two TWS earbuds: Spacebuds GLIDE ANC and Spacebuds GLIDE Max. In this article, let’s take a look at the features, specifications, and official price of the JOSH Lifestyle earbuds in Nepal.

Josh Spacebuds GLIDE ANC and MAX Overview

Design and Build

Both Spacebuds GLIDE ANC and MAX share a pretty similar design. They are in-ear buds with a silicon tip for a perfect seal. Although the overall look is nothing out of the ordinary, the brand has tried to differentiate itself with a ‘chrome metallic’ finish on the stem of the GLIDE ANC. According to Josh, “These earbuds are not just a listening device, but a fashion statement as well.”

JOSH Spacebuds max and glide anc — Left: Spacebuds MAX | Right: Spacebuds GLIDE ANC

In terms of ingress protection, both buds have IPX4 sweat and splash resistance.

Sound

Moving onto the sound, the Josh Spacebuds MAX is equipped with large 13mm drivers while the Spacebuds GLIDE features 10mm ones. Both earbuds have 4 mics that help with ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) to deliver crisp and clear calls. However, ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is reserved for the higher-end Spacebuds GLIDE. The GLIDE also features a transparency mode for hearing your surroundings while in use. The brand doesn’t mention any specifics about the strength of the ANC but since we’re talking about a set of budget earbuds, it may not be the most impressive.

And if you’re a casual gamer, the latency on these is also not too bad. The Spacebuds GLIDE ANC is listed to have a latency of 60ms while the Spacebuds MAX “reduces latency and keeps audio and video in sync”.

Battery and Extras

As for the battery life, both Josh Spacebuds impress with 40 (Superbuds MAX) and 50 (Superbuds GLIDE ANC) hours of playback on a single charge. And they fill up quickly too. A quick 5-minute charge will give you an hour of playtime on the Spacebuds MAX while a 10-minute charge will extend your music marathon by an additional 150 minutes on the Josh Spacebuds GLIDE ANC.

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Both buds are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 and support Fast Pair for seamless connectivity.

JOSH Lifestyle Spacebuds Specifications:

Driver:
- MAX: 13mm
- GLIDE: 10mm
Frequency: 20Hz – 20KHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
Battery Life:
- MAX: 40 hours (with case)
- GLIDE: 50 hours (with case)
Charging: USB-C wired charging
- MAX: 5min charge -> 60 min playtime
- GLIDE: 10 min charge ->150 min playtime
Active Noise Cancellation:
- MAX: No
- GLIDE: Yes
IP Rating: IPX4 splash resistance
Colors: Black, White

JOSH Lifestyle Spacebuds price in Nepal

The JOSH Lifestyle earbuds are on sale at Daraz. JOSH Spacebuds MAX and JOSH Spacebuds GLIDE ANC price in Nepal is NPR 1,999 and NPR 2,999 respectively.

JOSH earbuds	Price in Nepal
JOSH Spacebuds MAX	NPR 3,390 NPR 1,888
JOSH Spacebuds GLIDE ANC	NPR 4,500 NPR 2,888

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Honor V Purse launched: Fashion or Tech?

Aarohan Niraula

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September 20, 2023

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Honor V Purse launched: Fashion or Tech?

Honor had unveiled its “V Purse” foldable at IFA 2023 and let’s just say it was a..bit unusual. The V Purse is a foldable meant to be carried like a purse and as unlikely as we thought it was, the Purse foldable is actually available for purchase (at least in China). In this article, let’s talk about the design, features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal of the Honor V Purse.

Honor V Purse Overview

Contrary to the foldables in the market, V Purse is a foldable with screen(s) on the outside. The device can be attached with several types of straps and chains and carried like a purse. The Always On Display (AOD) displays different designs and illustrations.

Design and Display

Despite being a foldable, the Honor V Purse is quite slim and light. At 8.6mm thick and 214 grams, it is thinner than something like the Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9mm) and lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 grams). According to Honor, the V Purse is a “phy-digital fashion statement”. The straps and chains that attach to the device (physical elements) are complemented by matching digital illustrations (AOD).

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As for the display itself, it’s a 7.71-inch OLED panel of 2,348×2,016 resolution with a 10:5:9 aspect ratio. When folded, that shrinks to 6.45 inches with a taller 19:4:9 aspect ratio. It’s a top-tier 90Hz screen with full DCI-P3 coverage, 1,600 nits peak brightness, and 2,160Hz PWM dimming.

Performance

Under the hood, Snapdragon 778G SOC powers the Purse foldable. It’s an octa-core processor with 4 Cortex A78 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. Complementing the CPU cores is Adreno 642L graphics.

The Honor V Purse ships with 16GB of RAM alongside 256/512 GB of storage. It boots on Android 13 out of the box with Honor’s MagicOS 7.2 on top.

Cameras and Battery

Moving on to the cameras, you’ll find a total of three spread across the device. The rear features a 50MP primary shooter alongside a 12MP ultrawide lens and a flash. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie cam housed in the hole-punch.

In the tank, the Honor V Purse packs in a respectable 4,500mAh battery. It supports up to 35W fast charging via the USB-C port.

Extras

For the AOD designs, the Chinese manufacturer partnered with top creative talents including Burberry design director Bram Van Diepen, contemporary artist Yunuene Esparza, CAA’s Yuan Youmin, and artist Xiao Hui Wang. It’ll also be opening the API interface to designers globally, allowing them to create custom wallpapers for the V Purse. Developers can make use of the light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, and other sensors, to create illustrations that react to touch and motion.

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Honor has built the V Purse with sustainability in mind. It prompts a fashion practice that can be presented with a unique flair every time. As such, this can be a great alternative to fast-fashion consumption.

Honor V Purse Specifications:

Body: 214 grams
- Folded: 156.5 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm
- Unfolded: 156.5 x 135.6 x 4.3 mm
Display:
- Cover: 6.45″ OLED, 90Hz refresh rate
- Main: 7.71″ OLED, 90Hz refresh rate
Resolution:
- Cover: HD+ (2348 x 1088 pixels), 19:4:9 aspect ratio
- Main: QXGA+ (2348 x 2016 pixels), 10:5:9 aspect ratio
Other Properties: 1600 nits peak brightness, 1B colors
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm Mobile Platform)
CPU: Octa-core:
– 4x Cortex-A78 (2.40 GHz)
– 4x Cortex-A55 (1.80 GHz)
GPU: Adreno 642L
Memory: 16GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
Software & UI: Android 13 with MagicOS 7.2 on top
Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
– Primary: 50MP f/1.9 sensor, PDAF
– Ultrawide: 12MP f/2.2 sensor, 120º FOV
Selfie Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 (hole-punch)
Security: Side-mounted (capacitive), Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Proximity, Light
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano + dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / Galileo / Glonass / BeiDou, NFC, 4G LTE (VoLTE), 5G
Battery: 4500mAh battery with 35W wired charging
Color Options: Blue, Black, Gold

Honor V Purse Price in Nepal and Availability

The phone is on sale for a limited time for CNY 6,000. Unlikely as it is, if it makes it here, we expect the Honor V Purse Price in Nepal to be around NPR 125,000.

Honor V Purse	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
16/256 GB	CNY 6,000	NPR 125,000
16/512 GB	CNY 6,600	NPR 140,000

Meanwhile, check our one-year review of the Z fold 3:

Infinix Note 30 with Helio G99 SoC launched in Nepal

Infinix

Mintu

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September 20, 2023

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Infinix Note 30 with Helio G99 SoC launched in Nepal

Infinix brought three new members to its Note lineup: Note 30, Note 30 5G, and Note 30 Pro 5G. Amongst the trio, the vanilla NOte 30 4G variant is official in Nepal with a Helio G99 chipset and 64MP dual camera. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price of the Infinix Note 30 in Nepal.

Infinix Note 30 Overview:

Design and Display

In terms of design, the Note 30 boasts attractive looks on the rear side. Well, this reflective back panel design is not new, this guy happens to take cues from the Infinix Note 30i. As a budget phone, you get a plastic frame as usual.

The color options are also pretty slick here. There’s the “Interstellar Blue” option with flashy vibes, “Magic Black” with plain looks, and the “Sunset Gold” variant with a vegan leather-type finish.

On the front side as well, you’re looking at a 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel. However, this one has a hole-punch cutout instead of the Infinix Note 30i’s teardrop notch. This FHD+ screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Performance

Under the hood, Infinix Note 30 packs a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset which is based on a 6nm fabrication process. This 4G silicon features performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores clocking up to 2.2GHz and six efficiency COrtex-A55 cores running at 2.0MHz. Accompanying the graphics section is a Mali-G57 MP2 GPU.

Mediatek Helio G99 4G Chipset — Helio G99

As for the storage options, the Infinix Note 30 is offered in a sole configuration: 8/256GB in Nepal. And booting the device is XOS 13 built on top of Android 13.

Camera

Moving to the optics, you get a triple camera setup on this smartphone. It is headlined by a 64MP Omnivision OV64B primary shooter, a 2MP sensor, and an AI QVGA unit. Similarly, there’s a 16MP front camera for snapping selfies and taking video calls. Interestingly, both the rear and front cameras can record up to 2K res (1440p) at 30fps, which is quite rare in this segment.

Battery, Charging, and Others

Fueling the smartphone is a 5,000mAh battery with 45W PD 3.0 fast charging and reverse wired charging support. Other features include 4G, 5G (only on Note 30 5G), WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port, dual stereo speakers, and a microSD card slot.

Infinix Note 30 Specifications:

Display: 6.78-inches IPS LCD, Full HD (1920 x 1800 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 4G (6nm mobile platform)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
Software & UI: XOS 13 on top of Android 13
Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary + 2MP sensor + QVGA sensor)
Front Camera: 16MP (hole-punch cutout)
Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 45W PD charging, reverse wired charging support

Infinix Note 30 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Infinix Note 30 price in Nepal is NPR 23,999 for the sole 8/256GB trim. You can purchase this smartphone from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.

Infinix Note 30	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
8/256GB	NPR 23,999	Hukut

Meanwhile, you can check our Infinix GT 10 Pro review.

Vivo Y02 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Vivo

GadgetByte

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September 19, 2023

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Vivo has launched a new phone in Nepal called the Y02. It’s a budget phone that succeeds the Vivo Y01, which was released last year. Here, we will look at the specifications, features, availability, and official price of the Vivo Y02 in Nepal.

Vivo Y02 Overview:

Design, Display

For an entry-level phone, the Y02 features an attractive design. It has 2.5D flat frames and a matte back finish that is fingerprint and scratch resistant. The circular camera cutout on the back within the squared module is also quite distinctive. The smartphone measures only 8.49mm thick. And it comes in two colors: Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey.

On the front, there is a waterdrop notch on a 6.51-inch screen. It’s an IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

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Performance

In charge of things inside the Vivo Y02 is an octa-core processor from MediaTek. While Vivo has not confirmed the exact SKU it is supposed to be Helio P22. It is coupled with 2/3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. If you need more storage, you can add a microSD card of up to 1TB. The device boots on FunTouch OS 12, which is based on the Android 12 Go edition.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, the device has a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via a micro USB 2.0 port. As for the optics, it has a single 8MP lens on the back and a 5MP selfie camera. The connectivity option includes 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Vivo Y02 Specifications:

Body: 163.99 × 75.63 × 8.49mm, 186gm
Display: 6.51″ LCD panel, HD+ (1600 x 720), 60Hz refresh rate
Chipset: MediaTek P22
Memory: 2/3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable)
Software: Funtouch OS 12 (Android 12)
Rear Camera: 8MP, f/2.2
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.0 (waterdrop notch)
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM slot, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, Micro USB 2.0
Color Options: Orchid Blue, Cosmic Grey

Vivo Y02 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Vivo Y02 smartphone is available in Nepal for NPR 11,999 for the 2/32GB variant and NPR 12,999 for the 3/32GB variant for the festive season. You can purchase the device from official channels such as Hukut.

Smartphone	Price in Nepal
2/32GB	NPR 11,999
3/32GB	NPR ~~13,499~~ 12,999

Meanwhile, check out our hands-on review of the Oppo A77s.

Vivo V27 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Vivo

Mintu

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September 19, 2023

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After two months after its global launch, Vivo has finally launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the V27 in Nepal. The smartphone has been unveiled alongside the Vivo V27e. In this article, we’ll discuss the Vivo V27, its features, specs, and expected price in Nepal.

Vivo V27 Overview:

Design and Display

Being a design-centric brand, Vivo has unsurprisingly built the V27 with an attractive look. The phone also feels premium thanks to a glass sandwich body and a slim thickness profile of just 7.4mm. It is available in 2 colour options in Nepal: Magic Blue, and Emerald Green. Both these variants feature color-changing back panels.

Moreover, you can find a rectangular camera module at the back with a ring light LED flash. Coming to the front, Vivo V27 sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This 3D curved display gets a Full HD+ resolution and supports 10-bit colors as well.

Camera

Moving to the optics, Vivo V27 features a triple camera setup like its Pro sibling. The main sensor here is a 50MP Sony IMX766V (with OIS), which is a 1/1.56-inch sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro unit.

The aforementioned ring light, called “Aura Light” helps with lowlight photography as well. It features light-sensitive bulbs with ambient light detection for better low-light portraits. Vivo V27 also features Night Video mode and OIS + EIS combo for steady videos. On the front, you get a 50MP AI selfie camera with autofocus. With this, Vivo promises HD-quality portraits too.

Performance

Under the hood, this smartphone packs a recently announced, Mediatek Dimensity 7200 5G chipset. This 4nm SoC houses two Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores (@2.0 GHz) for power efficiency. For handling the graphics, there is a quad-core Arm Mali-G610 GPU on board. Vivo has also provided 4D Game Vibration and Game BOOST Mode for gamers.

As for the memory options, the Dimensity 7200 has been paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Plus, you can virtually expand the RAM up to 8GB as well. The phone boots on Vivo’s Funtouch OS 13 built on top of Android 13.

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Battery and Others

Fueling the V27 is a 4600mAh non-removable battery. This Li-Po cell also gets the fast charging support of 66W. As for connectivity, there is 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB Type-C port, and more. For biometrics and security, there is an optical under-display fingerprint scanner and a 2D face scanner.

Vivo V27 Specifications:

Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7200 5G (4nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 8/128GB, 12/256GB
Software & UI: FunTouch OS 13 based on Android 13
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP Sony IMX766V primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, 5G
Battery: 4600mAh with 66W fast charging
Buy Vivo V27 here (9801100037)

Vivo V27 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Vivo V27 in Nepal is Rs. 56,999 as for the Dashain offer. This price is for the 8/256GB memory variant. It is now available for purchase from the nearest retail shop.

Vivo V27	Price in Nepal
8/256GB	NPR ~~58,999~~ 56,999

Meanwhile, do check our Vivo X90 Pro review

Bose launches its premium QuietComfort Ultra Headphones!

Raizel Tandukar

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September 19, 2023

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Bose launches its premium QuietComfort Ultra Headphones!

The American audio equipment manufacturer, Bose has launched a new pair of headphones under the moniker “QueitComfort Ultra”. In this article, we will be discussing more about the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, their availability, price in Nepal, and so on.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Overview

Design

The QuietComfort Ultra is an over-ear headphone made with ‘luxe materials’ to provide you with “max comfort”. Bose claims that their headphone is “like a soft hug for your ears” and provides you with “a fit one can’t get from other headphones”. They also say that the product has an “elevated design” and it “makes a statement”.

The product is made of plastic, aluminium, and leather (protein). The case is made from hard plastic while the ear cushions (removable) are made from protein leather. The bridge between the headrest and the headphone casing seems to feature aluminium. The headphones are adjustable too. They measure 19.56 cm x 13.97 cm x 5.08 cm and weigh 0.25 kg. They are available in Black and White Smoke colours.

Audio and features

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones sport the Snapdragon Sound platform providing “lossless and low latency capabilities”. These headphones also support Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive audio codec. Bose says you can “experience what it means to get the most natural sounding music ever” with its Bose Immersive Audio. You also get spatial audio features along with “CustomTune” that analyses your ear and adapts the sound accordingly.

Moreover, these headphones provide “world-class” noise cancellation with ANC, echo reduction, and adjustable noise canceling. They call it the “Quiet Mode”, when your ANC is turned on and “Aware Mode” otherwise. QuietComfort Ultra headphones apparently have a built-in “revolutionary mic system” for clearer calls. They also have the “Bose Music App” companion app for added customisation.

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Battery and Connectivity

We do not have the exact numbers on the battery capacity of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. However, the company promises 24 hours of battery life which you can get from 3 hours of charge time. You can charge the device using a USB Type-C port.

On the connectivity side of things, these headphones come with Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth, and BLP. You can also use these headphones in wired mode with a 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable that comes in the box.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Specifications

Dimensions: 19.56 cm x 13.97 cm x 5.08 cm
Weight: 0.25 kg
Materials: Hard Plastic, Alumunium, Protein Leather
Chipset: Snapdragon Sound Platform
Playback: Max. 24 hours
Charging: via USB Type-C (3 hours)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 with 2DP Bluetooth audio streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth, and BLP
Companion App: Bose Music App (Android | iOS)
Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation, Echo reduction, Adjustable Noise Cancelling
Audio Codec: Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive
Other Features: CustomTune
Colour Options: Black and Smoke White

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Price in Nepal and Availability

These headphones are available to preorder for the price tag of USD 429. When it comes to Nepal, we expect the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones price in Nepal to be around NPR 68,600 if and when it launches here.

Headphones	Price in USA (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra	USD 429	NPR 68,600

Meanwhile, check out Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review:

HP announces Spectre Fold, a bleeding edge 3-in-1 PC!

Raizel Tandukar

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September 18, 2023

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HP announces Spectre Fold, a bleeding edge 3-in-1 PC!

The foldable phone market is booming these days. And it was only a matter of time before PC manufacturers tried to get a piece of the “foldable” pie as well. Brands like Lenovo and Asus have already tried their luck with such a device and now, HP has joined in on the fun as well. So let’s check out the new HP Spectre Fold, alongside its features, availability, expected price in Nepal, and so on.

HP Spectre Fold Overview:

Design and Display

Available in a single “Slate Blue” colour, the HP Spectre Fold’s design is a sight to behold. It measures 21.30 mm in thickness when folded or just 8.4 mm when unfolded. Furthermore, this device weighs 1.62 kg with the detachable keyboard and 1.36 kg on its own.

As for the display, it’s got a 17-inch foldable OLED touch panel with a 2.5K (1920 x 2560) resolution. This screen can hit 500 nits of HDR brightness (or 400 nits in SDR mode) and covers a 99.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Furthermore, it is IMAX Enhanced-certified too.

Usability and Features

As expected, the HP Spectre Fold can be used in multiple ways. Four, to be precise. Firstly, you can fully unfold the device and use it as an independent 17-inch tablet. Or pop the built-in kickstand, mount it horizontally on the table, and use it with its Bluetooth keyboard for a desktop-like experience.

Then fold it along its hinge and attach the magnetic keyboard on the bottom half to transform it into a laptop with a 12.3-inch screen. Lastly, slide down the keyboard a little bit and it’s a laptop with an extended screen, that you can use with the exclusive one-and-a-half screen mode. For additional functionality, you can also use the HP wireless charging MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen, which comes alongside the laptop.

The HP Spectre Fold apparently comes with a handful of AI features too, that aren’t groundbreaking per se but are welcome nonetheless. These features include automatically turning off your screen when you walk away from the device. And also automatically turning it on when you return back.

Similarly, the screen automatically dims when you look away. It also alerts you and blurs the screen when someone else is behind you for better privacy. Finally, the Spectre Fold also has timely reminder features for extended screen exposures. It reminds you when you have been sitting too close to the screen or when you stare at it for too long.

Performance

Even though the main highlight of this PC is its usability and display, it doesn’t sleep on the performance side of things. The HP Spectre Fold is an Intel Evo-certified device, which should sum up many things we discuss in this part. Powering it is an Intel Core i7-1250U CPU, which is a 10 cores / 12 threads processor with up to 4.7 GHz for max turbo frequency. Whereas there’s no discrete graphics option for this guy and you’re gonna have to make do with the integrated Iris Xe GPU.

And even though this is a last-gen processor, it should be able to handle everyday usage just fine. Furthermore, the HP Spectre Fold comes with 16GB LPDDR5-5200 MHz RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage. We have no information on the expandability side of things right now but it’s safe to assume that’s out of the question. Finally, this laptop ships with Windows 11 Home as the operating system.

Battery and More

HP Spectre Fold gets its juice from a 94.3Wh battery, and the company is promising up to 13 hours and 30 minutes of video playback in detachable mode and 45 minutes more in foldable mode.

As for ports, it only has two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, which doubles down as a charging port as well. It fills up through a 100W USB Type-C power adapter. And thanks to the HP Fast Charge support, it can juice up the battery up to 50% in just 45 minutes. Given the limited number of ports in the device, HP is offering an HP ENVY USB-C Hub in the box for added connectivity options as well.

On the other hand, there’s WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support in terms of wireless connectivity. There’s an HP True Vision 5MP IR camera with a physical privacy shutter up top, which also supports features like auto frame, background blur, natural tone enhancer, and more.

It also has integrated dual-array digital microphones with temporal noise reduction and a mic mute key on the keyboard. As for audio, the Spectre Fold features quad speakers custom-tuned by Bang & Olufsen, and it supports HP Audio Boost and DTS:X Ultra too.

HP Spectre Fold Specifications:

Dimensions:
- Folded: 277.10 x 191.30 x 21.30 mm
- Unfolded: 277.10 x 376.20 x 8.40 mm
Weight: 1.36 kg (without keyboard), 1.62 kg (with keyboard)
Design and Body: All-screen design, Aluminum body, plastic keycaps and speaker enclosure, with an integrated kickstand
Display: Foldable OLED IMAX-enhanced Display, 17-inch touchscreen (unfolded), 12.3-inch (folded), UWVA, 500 nits peak brightness, 99.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut
Resolution: 2.5K (1920 x 2560 pixels)
Processor: Intel Core i7-1250U (Up to 4.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 12MB L3 cache, 10 cores, 12 threads)
Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5-5200 MHz (onboard)
Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Webcam, Microphone: HP True Vision 5MP IR Camera with integrated dual-array digital microphones
Audio: Quad speakers with Audio by B&O and HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra
Keyboard: Wireless, full-size, detachable, rudy black soft cover keyboard with HP Imagepad and Bluetooth connectivity
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C
Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6E AX211 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.3
Battery: 6-cell, 94.3Wh Li-ion polymer
Charger: 100W USB Type-C power adapter
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, IR thermal sensor
Stylus: HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen (magnetically attachable to the main device for storage and charging), Exchangeable pen tip (2 included)
Colours: Slate Blue

HP Spectre Fold Price in Nepal and Availability

As for the price, the HP Spectre Fold obviously doesn’t come in cheap. HP has started taking its pre-orders for a whopping USD 4,999.99, with shipments slated to start from October. It’s extremely unlikely that this laptop officially arrives in Nepal but in case it does, we expect the HP Spectre Fold price in Nepal to be NPR 800,000.

HP Spectre Fold	Price in the US (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
i7-1250U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	USD 4,999.99	NPR 800,000

Meanwhile, check out our Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) review

Ultima Online Mela is here with exciting deals and offers

Ultima Lifestyle

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September 18, 2023

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Ultima Online Mela is here with exciting deals and offers

After launching its official website and hosting a successful Ultima Exchange Mela, Ultima has returned with yet another promotional offer: ‘Ultima Online Mela’ starting from the 3rd to the 9th of Asoj. So, to know more about what the Ultima Online Mela has to offer to the Nepali market, let’s take a thorough look at this article.

Ultima Online Mela Overview

This scheme presents three different offers: Ek ko double, Double ko triple, and a Flat 25% discount. Each offer comes with specified dates, times, and payment gateways for acceptability. Know that these offers cannot be combined; meaning, you can’t stack the 25% discount offer with the Buy 1 Get 1 or Buy 2 Get 1 offer. Furthermore, these deals are only available when you make your purchase on Ultima’s website.

Additionally, free delivery service is provided for all orders made throughout the duration of the Ultima Online Mela.

Pre-Launch Deal

With the offer officially starting on the 3rd of Asoj, Ultima has planned a pre-launch for Asoj 1 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Here, customers can purchase limited Ultima products under the “Ek ko double” offer. Furthermore, Ultima will also offer a “limited edition kit” which contains Ultima Atom 520 and freebies.

Offer package

Ek ko Double

“Ek Ko Double” applies to the purchase of an Atom 320 or Atom 520 at their regular prices, where you’ll receive another of the same product for free. This offer is available for a limited time, only two days, namely the 3rd and 4th of Asoj, during two specific time windows – from 9 AM to 11 AM and again from 6 PM to 8 PM.

To take advantage of this deal, customers must make their payments exclusively using IME Pay. Also, it is limited to one item per user.

Offered Products	Payment Gateway	Date	Time
Atom 320/Atom 520	IMEPay	Asoj 3rd and 4th	9 AM-11 AM & 6 PM-8 PM

Double ko Triple

The “Double Ko Triple” offer is quite interesting. With this deal, customers can add three products to their cart, whether they’re the same or different items. Among these three, the least expensive product will be given to you free of charge. This offer is valid from the 6th to the 9th of Asoj and can be claimed during three time slots: from 9 AM to 11 AM, 1 PM to 3 PM, and 6 PM to 8 PM.

Unlike the “Ek Ko Double” offer, you’ll need to make your payment through eSewa to take advantage of this scheme.

Offered Products	Payment Gateway	Date	Time
Any 3 products	eSewa	Asoj 6th to 9th	9 AM-11 AM, 1 PM- 3 PM & 6 PM-8 PM

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Flat 25% Discount

The “Ultima Online Mela” also offers a 25% discount for those purchasing from their website. Note that this discount scheme is only applicable during the campaign, which runs from Asoj 3 to Asoj 9. And customers can pay with any payment gateways, unlike the other two offers.

Offered Products	Payment Gateway	Date	Time
Any products	Any digital wallets/mobile banking	Asoj 3rd to 9th	All the time

Meanwhile, check out our video on a range of Ultima Accessories.

boAt launches Airdopes Flex 454 ANC with up to 45 hours of playback

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TWS

Raizel Tandukar

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September 17, 2023

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boAt launches Airdopes Flex 454 ANC with up to 45 hours of playback

The popular Indian accessories brand, boAt Lifestyle, recently launched Airdopes Flex 454 ANC alongside the Airdopes 161 ANC wireless earbuds. In this article, we will be discussing the boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC in detail along with its features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Overview:

Design

The boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC are in-ear design TWS earbuds available in two colour options: Gunmetal Black and Zinc White. Design-wise, these guys don’t look anything out of the ordinary. However, the stem of these buds seems to be on the shorter end.

The Flex 454 ANC boasts IPX5 water resistance. The casing of these earbuds seems to feature two different textures of the same colour but no IP rating of any kind. The main body of the case looks to have a rather matte finish whereas the cover of the case seems to be on the glossy end.

Audio

In terms of audio, the boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC is powered by 10mm drivers and supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. This should provide you with a stable connection and good sound clarity. These earbuds also come with Adaptive EQ, powered by Mimi, that supposedly matches your ear sensitivity to fine-tune audio quality.

But the major highlight of these earbuds — as the name suggests — is its ANC capability itself. The company claims to be providing “Flagship-Level” ANC with noise cancellation of up to 32dB. The Airdopes Flex 454 ANC also comes with quad mics with AI ENx tech which allows clearer sound quality. They provide “Ambient Mode” to allow ambient noise in when you are outdoors too.

Battery and Features

boAt promises industry-leading playtime with Airdopes Flex 454 ANC at 45 hours when the ANC is turned on and at 60 hours otherwise. Thanks to boAt’s “ASAP Charge” tech, you can get 4 hours of playtime just by plugging it in 10 minutes only.

The Airdopes Flex 454 ANC also comes with other cool features such as “Beast Mode”. This is the company’s gaming mode where the audio latency drops to a respectable 60ms. Then there’s the “boAt SmartTalk” feature, which allows you to “Accept” or “Reject” a call using the respective voice prompts. These earbuds even support in-ear detection and multipoint connectivity. You can customise different settings of the Airdopes Flex 454 ANC via the “boAt Hearables App” companion app.

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Specifications:

Sound Driver: 10mm driver
Playback: 45 hours (with ANC, earbuds + case), 60 hours (without ANC, earbuds + case)
Charging: via USB Type-C (240 minutes from 10 minutes of charging)
IP Rating: IPX5 splash resistance
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with Bluetooth Multipoint support
Companion App: boAt Hearables (Android | iOS)
Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation
Other Features: Beast Mode with 60ms latency, In-ear detection, boAt SmartTalk, Adaptive EQ, Ambient Mode
Colour Options: Gunmetal Black, Zinc White

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Price in Nepal and Availability

The boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC price in Nepal is NPR 4,199.

boAt TWS earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Airdopes Flex 454 ANC	NPR 4,199	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our top picks for the best budget wireless earbuds

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC launched with 32dB active noise cancellation

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TWS

Aarohan Niraula

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September 17, 2023

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boAt Airdopes 161 ANC launched with 32dB active noise cancellation

boAt has just announced the Airdopes 161 ANC earbuds alongside the Airdopes Flex 454 ANC. The former is more expensive than the vanilla Airdopes 161 Pro but also packs in a lot more features. In this article, let’s talk about the design, features, and expected price in Nepal of the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC earbuds.

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Overview:

Design

Looks-wise, the new Airdopes 161 ANC doesn’t look too different from its “Pro” sibling. Both of them have an in-ear design with silicon tips for a tight seal. The oval speaker unit is complemented by a cylindrical stem with dual mics on each bud. The case itself is oval-shaped this time around and offers a larger battery (300mAh vs 500mAh).

These earbuds are IPX5-rated against sweat and water splashes. boAt Airdopes 161 ANC is available in three colors: Black, White, and Green.

Sound

The boAt Airdopes 161 ANC buds, as the name suggests, come with Active Noise Cancellation. According to boAt, they have an industry-leading 32dB ANC. Besides that, they feature 10mm drivers that can produce the standard 20Hz – 20KHz frequencies. With the previously mentioned mics, these earbuds will deliver crisp and clear call quality using ENx (Environmental Noise Cancellation). These buds connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.3.

To appeal to gamers, boAt has equipped these buds with ultra-low latency of 50ms for a rich and delay-free gaming experience. Moreover, the buds also come with Dual EQ options for tuning the sound to your preference. That includes the boAt signature sound EQ and the Balanced EQ which you can toggle between.

Battery and Extras

Moving onto the battery life, the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC do pretty well with up to 50 hours of playback with ANC off. If you do decide to use the ANC a lot and run out of juice, a quick 10-minute charge will be able to provide 150 minutes of playback. To charge it all the way, it’ll take about 1.5 hours.

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Specifications:

Driver: 10mm
Frequency: 20Hz – 20KHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
Battery Life: 500mAh (case), 35mAh (each earbud)
Music Playback: 50 hours (case)
Charging: USB-C wired charging, 1.5 hours
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (Up to 32dB)
IP Rating: IPX5 splash resistance
Colors: Black, White, Green

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, these earbuds are available for purchase through boAt’s official website for INR 1,499. If they do make it here, we expect the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC price in Nepal to be around NPR 2,999.

boAt TWS earbuds	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Airdopes 161 ANC	INR 1,499	NPR 2,999

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