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Get a chance to win a Gold coin on purchase of Kick Buds S Classic this festive season

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October 13, 2023

Get a chance to win a Gold coin on purchase of Kick Buds S Classic this festive season

In this article, we will discuss the latest price, availability, and deals on Kick Lifestyle accessories in Nepal.

Kick Lifestyle Overview:

Kick Lifestyle is a new Nepali OEM brand founded in 2022 by tech YouTuber Kumod Begwani. The brand found early success with its first accessory – the Kick Buds S Pro, which brought premium features like ANC and wireless charging on a budget. The company then followed it with the Buds S Classic, which overthrew the S Pro as the cheapest earbuds with ANC in Nepal.

Kick Lifestyle Dashain Carnival

As part of its Dashain Carnival campaign, Kick is offering a silver coin worth Rs. 1,000 and a shopping voucher worth Rs. 5,000 on every purchase of Buds S Classic. In addition, Kick will choose one lucky customer who will win a gold coin worth Rs. 60,000. This is valid for purchases made between Asoj 28 and 29 using Khalti’s payment gateway from the company’s online store.

In addition, the brand is conducting a giveaway through its official Facebook page in which five lucky winners will get a chance to win the new Buds S Classic. All you need to do is share this FaceBook post with the listed hashtag and by tagging three of your friends.

Kick Lifestyle Accessories Price in Nepal [Summary]

Kick Lifestyle Accessories	Price in Nepal (MRP)
Buds S Classic	NPR 2,999
Buds S Pro	NPR 3,499

Kick Buds S Classic

Color Options: Black, Silver
Sound Driver: 13mm driver
Noise Cancellation: ANC (up to 30dB) + Environment Noise Cancellation
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IPX4 (earbuds only)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Battery: 30 hours of playback support
Microphone: Quad
Price in Nepal: NPR 2,999

Kick Buds S Pro

Color Options: Obsidian Blue, Glossy Silver
Sound Driver: 10mm Titanium driver
Noise Cancellation: ANC (up to 42dB) + Environment Noise Cancellation
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IPX7 (earbuds only)
Battery:
- Earbuds: 30mAh
- Case: 400mAh
Playback Time:
- Earbuds: 6 hours
- With case: 30 hours
Control: Touch-based control (Single Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
Charging: Fast wired charging, 5W Wireless Charging
Companion App: No
Price in Nepal: NPR 3,499

Where to buy Kick LIfestyle products in Nepal?

You can buy Kick Lifestyle products from Kick’s official online store, Hukut, and even Daraz.

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Windows 12 might launch in mid 2024 with all rumors pointing toward it

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October 13, 2023

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Windows 12 might launch in mid 2024 with all rumors pointing toward it

Microsoft used to follow a pattern of releasing a major version every three years. However, Windows 10 (2015) stuck around for six years before we got Windows 11 in 2021. But now, the company might return to its old scheme, which means Windows 12 could see its release in 2024. So, what brought us to think about Windows 12? Let’s dive into all the rumors and features we know about Windows 12 so far.

Major Windows 12 Tease:

At the Citi 2023 Global Technology Conference (transcript here), David Zinser, Intel’s Chief Financial Officer, talked about “Windows refresh” and how 2024 will be an exciting year for Windows. Here’s what he said:

We actually think ’24 is going to be a pretty good year for client, in particular, because of the Windows refresh. And we still think that the installed base is pretty old and does require a refresh and we think next year may be the start of that, given the Windows catalyst. So we’re optimistic about how things will play out beginning in ’24.

Here, Zinser talks about a “refresh” to Windows, the same word used back in 2021 to refer to Windows 11. The year also aligns with the previous claim that Microsoft will start bringing major versions every 3 years.

Windows 12 Rumors:

The new version of Windows (i.e. Windows 12) will come with a lot of new improvements and features, that’s for certain. But what might be those features? Let’s dig deep.

Redesigned Taskbar

We got a look into the new desktop interface of possible Windows 12. At Microsoft Ignite, an annual conference for IT professionals, a blurry image of a desktop running what is assumed to be a new version of Windows was leaked. This picture features a floating taskbar at the bottom, as well as a search bar at the top and system tray icons at the top-right. The redesign is so subtle to be a new Windows version, but you never know!

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AI Stuffs

The Windows trend of releasing new AI features has gone uphill ever since the release of ChatGPT. Bing’s AI powered by GPT 4 was followed by 365 Copilot, and now Microsoft Copilot in 23H2. This trend might not stop shortly, as a blog post in Windows Insider mentions an AI-powered recommendation section in the Explorer window.

Moreover, both Intel and AMD are rolling into the trend of artificial intelligence. They brought a neural processing unit (NPU) for separate in-house processing of language models. The new Windows 12 might as well employ this hardware component for computing offline AI-related features.

Subscription-based OS?

People have found out that the Canary build of Windows Insider includes subscription type, subscription edition, and subscription status in its code. This made people think that Windows 12 would be a subscription-based OS, but it is uncertain if this is only for the enterprise version or the whole OS.

Furthermore, there are some rumors surrounding the ad-supported Windows version. If these leaks become true, one thing is certain: the company will face a lot of backlash. But at least the PC price will drop a bit, as you will be paying it slowly later.

Windows 12 Release Date and Availability

The Windows 12 release date is uncertain, as Microsoft hasn’t talked about it yet. That being said, it is suspected that this new OS version will launch halfway through 2024. It is possible that the 24H2 update will not be released for Windows 11, supporting its successor’s launch.

Meanwhile, check out the PC build under 2 lakhs in Nepal

Oppo Find N3 Flip goes official in India with 50MP triple cameras

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October 13, 2023

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Oppo Find N3 Flip goes official in India with 50MP triple cameras

Following the debut of Oppo’s initial clamshell-style foldable phone, the Find N2 Flip, the company swiftly moved forward with its successor — the Find N3 Flip, which the company has tested against 400,000 folds and is the first handset to include an alert slider. And it is now official in India. In this article, we’ll be discussing the Oppo Find N3 Flip, including its features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Oppo Find N3 Flip Overview:

Design

The Find N3 Flip maintains a similar size and shape as its predecessor, featuring a vertical cover screen in a pocket-friendly folding design style. The zero-gap hinge makes the crease nearly invisible on the screen. Moreover, the handset comes in three colors: Moonlight Muse, Mist Rose, and Mirror Night.

It’s water-resistant (IPX4) and has a fingerprint scanner on the side power button. Likewise, the Alert Slider, on the other side, lets you switch between silent, ringing, and vibrating modes with ease. Body material includes effective cooling with a combination of 6.5W high thermal conductivity gel, bent graphite under the screen, and a full frame partition.

Display

In terms of its display specifications, the Find N3 Flip offers an inner display of a 6.8-inch FHD( 2520×1080) LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 500nits typical brightness, and a pixel density of 403 PPI.

The outer is a 3.26-inch AMOLED screen with 500 nits of typical brightness, a standard 60Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of up to 120Hz, providing a pixel density of 250 PPI. Also, it allows interaction with “mini-apps” such as WhatsApp, X, Google Maps, Spotify, and Google Calendar, while the company plans to add support for more mini-apps in the future. The folded state offers different wallpapers, widgets for play, 3D interactive pets, and more.

Performance and Memory

OPPO Find N3 Flip runs on the octa-core flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor paired with an Immortalis-G715 MC11 GPU. It comes with 12GB LPDDR5x of RAM and a choice of 256GB or 512GB UFS4.0 storage. There are no expansion slots whatsoever. Although details about the operating system are limited, it’s expected to be powered by ColorOS 14, built on Android 13.

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Camera

The new iteration of the Oppo Flip phone series; Oppo Find N3 Flip boasts three cameras, adding a telephoto lens to the previous two-camera setup found on its predecessor.

Notably, a large circular module houses all three lenses, a unique feature in this segment, and prominently displays the Hasselblad branding. The primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with optical image stabilization, and there is a 48MP ultrawide sensor along with a 32MP telephoto sensor. For the selfies, you get a 32MP snapper.

Battery and Charging

The Find N3 Flip carries over the 4,300mAh battery, and 44W wired Type-C charging interface from the Find N2 Flip. This battery is the largest in any flip foldable and offers a 50% charge in about 23 minutes. Unfortunately, wireless charging is not available on the Find N3 Flip.

Oppo Find N3 Flip Specifications:

Dimension: 85.54mm x 75.78mm x 16.45mm (folded state), 198g
Display:
- Outer: 3.26-inch AMOLED, 500nits typical brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, up to 120Hz touch sampling rate, 250 PPI
- Inner: 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 500nits typical brightness, 403 PPI
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm, octa-core)
Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage
Back Camera: Triple camera setup
- Main Sensor: 50MP Sony IMX890
- Ultra-Wide Sensor: 48MP
- Telephoto Sensor: 32MP
Front Camera: 32MP sensor
IP rating: IPX4-rated water resistance
Battery: 4,300mAh with SuperVOOC 44W wired charging
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Colors: Moonlight Muse, Mist Rose, and Mirror Night

Oppo Find N3 Flip Price and Availability

The Oppo Find N3 Flip is available in India at INR 94,999 for the sole 12/256GB trim. We can expect the Oppo Find N3 Flip price in Nepal to be NPR 174,999.

Oppo Find N3 Flip	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB RAM /256GB storage	INR 94,999	NPR 174,000

Meanwhile, check out our review on Oppo Find N2.

Honor adds one more foldable to its portfolio, the Magic Vs2

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October 13, 2023

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Honor adds one more foldable to its portfolio, the Magic Vs2

Honor is on a roll with a third foldable phone this year. The Chinese brand introduced Honor Magic Vs and Magic V Purse in July and September, respectively. And now the successor to the Magic Vs has arrived with a Magic Vs2 moniker. Here in this article, we’ll discuss the specs, features, and expected price of the Honor Magic V2s in Nepal.

Honor Magic V2s Overview:

A slightly lighter body

Honor has not altered much when it comes to the looks of the Magic V2s. It looks quite identical to the Magic Vs while managing to lose some slight chunks (229g vs 231g), thanks to the magnesium alloy material. While folded, the thickness is 10.7mm, a pretty sleek side. To ensure some sturdiness, you also get a titanium hinge alloy which has passed the SGS gold certification as per Honor.

Likewise, folding and unfolding the device is claimed to be smooth and natural due to Honor’s Luban 0 gear structure, a self-developed shield steel. It is available in three color options: Glacier Blue, Coral Purple, and Velvet Black.

Display

In the display department, the Magic Vs2 borrows the same 6.43-inch and 7.9-inch cover display and inner displays from the Magic Vs. Both are LTPO OLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and HDR 10+ certifications. What’s even better is the Dolby Vision and IMAX certifications, making it an ideal choice for a great movie experience. On top of that, both panels support stylus input.

Camera

As for the optics, the foldable phone boasts a triple camera setup on the rear side. The primary camera is a 50MP shooter, accompanied by a 20MP telephoto lens with 2.5X optical zoom and a 12MP ultrawide unit. For selfies and video calls, you get two 16MP front cameras embedded in the hole punch cutout of the cover and inner displays.

Performance

Under the hood, the foldable is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, one step back from the 8 Gen 2 on the Magic Vs. This 5G silicon features one Cortex-X2 at 3.2GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.75GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics here is an Adreno 730 GPU.

Honor has paired the chip with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Talking of the software, the Magic Vs2 boots on Android 13 with MagicOS 7.2 on top.

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Battery and Others

Moving on, the smartphone gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Honor Magic Vs2 Specifications:

Display:
- Outer: 6.43-inch OLED, 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 2376 x 1060 pixels
- Inner: 7.92-inch Flexible OLED, 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 2344 x 2156 pixels,
Display Properties: 10-bit color depth, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, HDR 10
+, Dolby Vision, IMAX
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G (4nm mobile platform)
Main Camera: Triple:
- Primary: 50MP f/1.9 sensor
- Ultrawide: 50MP f/2.0 lens
- Telephoto: 20MP f/2.4, OIS
Selfie Camera (Outer/Inner): 16MP with f/2.2 aperture
Memory: 12/16GB RAM with 256/512GB storage
Software: Android 13-based Magic UI 7.2
Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted
Battery: 5000mAh Silicone Carbon battery (dual-cell)
Charging: 66W wired (11V/6A)

Honor Magic Vs2 Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the official price of the Honor Magic Vs2 starts at CNY 6,999 for the base 12/256GB trim. We can expect the Honor Magic Vs2 price in Nepal to begin from NPR 159,999 if and when it launches here.

Honor Magic Vs2	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB	CNY 6,999	NPR 159,999
16/512GB	CNY 7,699	NPR 174,999

Meanwhile, you can check our Honor 90 review.

Adobe Firefly 2 can now match your previous image style with Generative Match

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October 13, 2023

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Adobe Firefly 2 can now match your previous image style with Generative Match

With the release of the Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles, Adobe has announced a bunch of AI services and features. The major highlight of the conference is their upgrade to the Image to Text model, Adobe Firefly Image 2, putting it directly against the popular choices: Midjourney and DALL-E 3.

The date also marked the entry of new AI models: the Firefly Vector and Design Model. Let’s break down the key points to take away from the conference:

Adobe Firefly Image 2 Overview:

Additions:

Generative Match

So, Adobe Firefly Image Model 2 includes the Generative Match feature. In this feature, users can provide pictorial references to the image style they want to generate from a pre-selected list or upload it from the device. The AI then evaluates all the images and creates new art replicating the supplied files, which might help imitate brand guidelines and design elements.

Content Credentials

Another addition is the Content Credentials, FireFly’s way to credit the source. Through Adobe Creative Cloud, this labeling mechanism applies metadata to the generated portrait, classifying whether the image was AI-generated or based on a reference image and, in that case, the citation to that image.

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Improvements:

Text Prompt Capabilities

Improving on its previous generation, the new Image 2 Firefly model allows it to understand user prompts better. The prompter also receives suggestions or auto-completions based on their input, allowing for effective and efficient prompts.

Image Generation

The Image Generation part itself has been improved as a result of more extensive training. The 2nd generation of Firefly Image enables more photorealistic imagery, as they quote in their conference. Furthermore, enhanced control over motion blur, depth of field, and lens settings contribute to the higher-fidelity details of the Generative AI.

By the way, do you know that you can also play around with this version of the Adobe Firefly Image Model? Go to firefly.adobe.com and find its Beta version link there, and the thing is, it is free.

The fun part is that creators can manually tinker around with these settings, giving them more adjustment powers. Additionally, Auto Mode picks the image creation style automatically between ‘art’ and ‘photo’ and also determines a more suitable configuration for the picture based on the text input.

The rest of the Adobe MAX conference

As I mentioned, there are two new models released to Firefly.

Firefly Vector Model

One is a Firefly Vector Model for Adobe Illustrator, allowing for generative vector graphics to be a thing. Creating a vector illustration might be more straightforward, thanks to all the tooling that this model delivers. Some of them are Generative Match like Firefly Image 2, gradients, seamless pattern tiling, and precise geometry.

Firefly Design Model

The final one is the Design Model, which focuses on helping designers create templates using AI. Like any other model in Adobe Firefly, this design engine allows prompts for development templates in Adobe Express while still being fully automated, editable, comprehensive, and whatnot.

Another thing that was announced at the MAX conference was Project Primrose.

Meanwhile, check out what the ChatGPT Android App brings to the table.

Transcend DrivePro Body 30 launched in Nepal with nightview recording

Transcend

Mintu

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October 12, 2023

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Transcend DrivePro Body 30 launched in Nepal with nightview recording

Transcend is a world-famous company specializing in storage, and multimedia products. This Taiwanese firm also makes body cameras for patrolling duties and adventure activities. Nagmani International, the authorized distributor of Transcend products in Nepal has launched the DrivePro Body 30 camera. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of Transcend DrivePro Body 30 in Nepal.

Transcend DrivePro Body 30 Overview:

Design

The DrivePro Body 30 features a usual body camera design suitable for police personnel. It can typically worn on the torso of a human body or pinned on an office uniform. Although made out of plastic, this body camera is shockproof and MIL-STD 810G compliant, proving its sturdiness. On top of that, you also get an IP67 rating against dust and water drips.

Camera

Capturing the scenes and actions is a high-sensitivity Sony Exmor image sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and 130° field of view. It is capable of capturing up to 1440p (2K) videos at 30fps. You also get Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and High Frame Rate (HFR) for enhancing video quality at 60fps.

While recording videos, one can also capture still images with the snapshot button. Accompanying it are four IR LEDs which come pretty handy for low-light recording. Transcend has provided an inbuilt mic and 64GB internal storage as well.

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Battery and Connectivity

The company doesn’t disclose the battery size. It is a Li-Po battery rated for up to 12 hours of usage on a single full charge.

The DrivePro Body 30 relies on Bluetooth and WiFi for wireless connectivity. You can connect this body camera on both Android and iOS phones, using the DrivePro Body app. As the camera doesn’t have a display interface, the app lets you do real-time viewing and tweak the settings as per your preferences.

Transcend DrivePro Body 30 Specifications:

Dimensions: 95.9mm × 52.2mm × 27.6mm
Weight: 130 grams
IP rating: IP67
Video: Up to 1440p at 30fps
Video Formats: MP4 (H.264)
Storage: Inbuilt 64GB internal memory
Microphone: Yes, built-in
Connection Interface: USB 2.0
Battery Type: Li-Polymer

Transcend DrivePro Body 30 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Transcend DrivePro Body 30 price in Nepal is NPR 36,250. You can purchase this body camera from Nagmani International.

Body Camera	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Transcend DrivePro Body 30	NPR 36,250	Hukut

Meanwhile, you can check our Insta360 Go 2 review.

Budget Intel Arc A580 GPU goes official.

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Aarohan Niraula

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October 11, 2023

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Budget Intel Arc A580 GPU goes official.

Intel has announced a new GPU called the Arc A580 which now sits in between its budget-friendly A380 and more expensive A7 lineup. In this article, let’s take a look at the specs, features, and expected price in Nepal of the Intel Arc A580 GPU.

Intel Arc A580 GPU Overview

For starters, the new A580 is based on the exact same Alchemist silicon as the Arc A750 and A770. That means just like the other GPUs it also supports hardware-based ray tracing, XeSS (similar to NVIDIA’s DLSS), and DirectX 12 Ultimate.

It features the DG2-512 graphics processor chip with 21,700 million transistors but only has 3072 shading units compared to the 4096 in the A770. It has 24 Xe cores and 24 Ray Tracing units compared to the 32 Xe cores and 32 Ray Tracing units on the A770. Intel is marketing this GPU towards budget gaming builds so the 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM is an understandable choice.

Compared to the RTX 3050 and RX6600, the new Arc GPU has more than double the memory bandwidth at 512 gigabytes per second.

Gaming Performance?

Intel Arc A580 graphics come with modern technologies such as AI-enhanced Intel® Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) and hardware-accelerated ray tracing to boost gaming performance and deliver realistic visuals.

The card is going to be competing against the RTX 3050 and RX 6600 in the (sub) USD 200 price segment. Intel’s own Arc A770 which was originally launched for USD 320 is also available at around the same price now.

According to Intel, the card is capable of handling even the latest games like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales at 1080p High settings with over 60fps.

An independent test by Tom’s Hardware showed the new Arc A580 outperforming the NVIDIA RTX 3050 and Radeon RX 6600 in Ray Tracing overall.

And how can we forget about XeSS. According to the company, this upsampling technology can boost the fps from 50 to 73 in games like Remant II which is a 46% increase. Furthermore, for well-optimized titles like Ghostwire Tokyo, you can expect twice the frame rate with XeSS.

So, all in all, the gaming performance on the Arc A580 looks promising for its price. But one caveat may be that most games that run well on the card are Direct X12 titles so ones with older versions (Direct X9, X11) may not perform the best. That being said, Intel has come a long way when it comes to drivers and optimization here.

Others

The card also features dual hardware-accelerated AV1 encode and decode engines for content creators and video editors. Furthermore, Intel XMX (Intel Matrix Extensions) besides driving XeSS also provide good performance in AI workloads including generative models like Stable Diffusion.

Intel Arc A580 Specifications

GPU: ACM-G10
Xe Cores: 24
XMX Engines: 384
GPU Clock: 1700 MHz
Memory Size: 8 GDDR6
Memory Bus: 256-bit
Memory Clock: 16 Gbps
Bandwidth: 512 GB/s
Total Board Power (TBP): 185W

Intel Arc A580 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Arc A580 GPU is available for purchase for USD 180. When it is released in Nepal, we expect the Intel Arc A580 to start at NPR 29,999.

GPU	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel Arc A580 (8GB)	USD 180	NPR 29,999

Meanwhile, check out our $1000 Gaming PC Build (2021).

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16IRX8H Price in Nepal (2025 Update)

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October 11, 2023

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 16IRX8H Price in Nepal (2025 Update)

Lenovo has just unveiled two new gaming laptop series under the Legion branding. The new Legion Pro 5 replaces last year’s Legion 5, while the Legion 7 Pro takes the place of last year’s Legion 7. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, latest price, and availability of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Series (2023) in Nepal.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Series (16IRX8H ) Overview:

CPU and GPU

There are two models under the Legion Pro 7 gaming series: Legion Pro 7 and Pro 7i. The former is an AMD-variant powered by the new Ryzen 9 7945HX. The “i” in the Pro 7i stands for Intel, and it is powered by the latest 13 Gen Raptor Lake mobile processor. Unlike the AMD version, you do get to choose the CPU here, as Lenovo ships the laptop in Core i9-13900HX and Core i7-13700HX variations.

As it is Lenovo’s premium gaming lineup, the Legion Pro 7 series packs the high-end RTX 40-series GPUs. Even here, the Intel-powered Legion Pro 7i has more GPU options. You can only pair the Ryzen 9 7945HX on the Legion 5 Pro (2023) with either RTX 4090 or RTX 4080—with a 175W TGP. However, the Intel variant also offers an RTX 4070 option in the base variant.

That aside, the new Legion Pro 7 series (2023) features a MUX Switch to connect the GPU directly to the display—avoiding the latency and performance drop brought by having the integrated GPU in between. This dedicated GPU mode will ensure a better gaming experience than what we get with the hybrid mode.

Check the complete details and pricing of the Lenovo Legion Laptop Series here

New AI Chip and Cooling

Talking about the improved gaming experience, the new Legion Pro 7 and Pro 7i now feature a dedicated AI chip called Lenovo LA chip. This will now power the Lenovo AI Engine+ to boost the maximum frame rates. The chip on the Legion Pro 7 is named LA2-Q, which makes us believe it is better than the LA1 on the Legion Pro 5 series. However, Lenovo has not shared much detail about the two chips for us to be conclusive.

What we do know for certain is that the new Legion Pro 7 has a better cooling setup than its smaller sibling. Here, you get the new Legion Coldfront 5.0, consisting of a dual-fan system, phase-change thermal material, and hybrid heat pipes. In addition, you get a liquid metal cooling for the CPU and a dedicated vapor chamber. The vapor chamber on the base RTX 4070 variant covers only the CPU, whereas it is expanded to cover both CPU and GPU on other models.

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Design and Display

Even on the design front, Lenovo Legion Pro 7 series stand out because of the premium metal build. Lenovo says to have molded the chassis from recycled aluminum and magnesium and finished it with a matching Onyx Grey color variation.

Opening the metal lid, you are greeted with a 16” WQXGA IPS screen with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response rate. The screen has 100% sRGB coverage and can get as bright as 500 nits. It even has VESA HDR DisplayHDR 400 certification to back it. Furthermore, the “Puresight Gaming” display has NVIDIA G-Sync and X-Rite Pantone certification.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the Legion Pro 7 and Pro 7i is a 99.99WHr battery rated for 12 hours of endurance. The new gaming laptops have Super Rapid Charge technology, allowing them to go from 0 to 80% in just 30 minutes. Moreover, the laptop can charge fully in an hour’s time.

You can configure the laptop with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM using the two SO-DIMM slots. What’s interesting here is that Lenovo has added support for overclocked 6000MHz memory sticks, which we don’t see in laptops that often.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Series (16IRX8H) Specifications:

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Series (16IRX8H) Price in Nepal and Availability

The initial price of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2023) was Rs. 422,800 for the sole variant with Intel Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4080 at the launch. You can buy it via Lenovo-authorized distributors like Nagmani International and from retail stores like the Hukut Store.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX8H Models	Price in Nepal
16IRX8H – Legion Pro 7i: Intel Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 16″ WQXGA 240Hz	396,800

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2022).

Honor launches the new Play 50 Plus with 6,000 mAh battery

Raizel Tandukar

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October 10, 2023

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Honor launches the new Play 50 Plus with 6,000 mAh battery

Honor, the offshoot brand of Huawei, has now launched a new smartphone under its Play series. Here in this article, we will discuss the new Honor Play 50 Plus, along with its expected price in Nepal, specifications, and so on.

Honor Play 50 Plus Overview

Display and Design

The Honor Play 50 Plus is a rounded rectangle phone sporting a reflective wavy design on the back. The phone has a camera island on its top left corner with two large camera cutouts. It measures 166.70 x 76.50 x 8.24 mm while weighing 199 grams. Meanwhile, it is available in four colour options: Magic Night Black, Mo Yuquing (Green), Star Purple, and Streaming Silver.

Up in front, we have a flat display with a centre-aligned hole-punch camera cutout. Specifically, it is a 6.8-inch IPS LCD panel with an FHD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. Furthermore, it sports an aspect ratio of 20:09 while offering 850 nits of peak brightness and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Performance and Camera

The Honor Play 50 Plus relies on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset for its processing duties. It is available in two memory and storage configurations: 8+256GB and 12+256GB. In terms of software, it ships with Magic OS 7.2 which is based on Android 13.

In terms of camera, this smartphone offers a dual camera setup on the back. This includes a 50-megapixel primary shooter together with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Likewise, this phone has an 8-megapixel camera on the front.

Battery and the rest

Powering the entire system is a massive 6,000 mAh battery coupled with 35W fast charging capability. Furthermore, the Honor Play 50 Plus comes with a dual speaker setup with Hi-Res audio support. It also offers dual SIM support with 5G, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity. In contrast, it offers wired connectivity via USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and navigation support.

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Honor Play 50 Plus Specifications

Design: Flat design with reflective wavy patterns on the back
Dimensions: 166.70 x 76.50 x 8.24 mm
Weight: 199 grams
Display: 6.8” IPS LCD panel, 20:09, 90Hz refresh rate, 850 nits peak brightness
Resolution: FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080)
Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7nm)
Memory: Up to 12GB RAM
Storage: 256 GB ROM
OS and UI: Android 13 with Magic OS 7.2 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary + 2MP Depth Sensor)
Front Camera: 8MP (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: Side-mounted Fingerprint sensor
Navigation: Yes
Battery: 6,000 mAh with 35W fast charging via Type-C
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colour Options: Magic Night Black, Mo Yuqing (Green), Star Purple, and Streaming Silver

Honor Play 50 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

At this time, the new smartphone has been released in China only with a price of CNY 1,399 for the 12 + 256 GB variant. However, Honor has not said if their new offering will be available worldwide. Nonetheless, if and when it does make its way here, we expect Honor Play 50 Plus price in Nepal to be around NPR 32,000.

Honor Play 50 Plus	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8 GB + 256 GB	CNY 1,399	NPR 32,000

Meanwhile, check out our Honor 90 5G review

MiOS isn’t coming. MIUI 15 confirmed instead

Xiaomi

Aarohan Niraula

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October 10, 2023

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MiOS isn’t coming. MIUI 15 confirmed instead

There have been rumors regarding Xiaomi’s MIUI being replaced with MiOS soon. But recent developments have proven that claim to be baseless and unlikely. In this article, let’s delve into the claims and responses to gain a deeper understanding of the MIUI/MiOS situation.

End of Xiaomi’s MIUI?

A reliable leakster, Digital Chat Station, posted on Chinese social media Weibo claiming that the current MIUI 14 will be the last official version of MIUI. Speculators suggested that it might be replaced by something entirely new like MiOS. Xiaomi would go the ‘Huawei Route’ to launch its own Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and run that instead. This is supported by the fact that Xiaomi has already trademarked the MiOS name and mios.cn domain in China. But a new blog post on Xiaomiui forums speaks a different tale.

MiOS is not coming, prepare for MIUI 15 instead

The blog post by Erencan Yilmaz begins by addressing the claims as ‘baseless and untrue’. The author then states that the Chinese giant is currently testing the MIUI 15 update which will be officially released with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 phones. He doesn’t outright shut down the claims of MiOS though instead opting for the ‘we don’t have that information’ response.

The author even entertains the idea stating that, “If such a switch were to happen, it would only take place in China. MiOS would not be available globally.” But quickly points out that Xiaomi’s current focus lies on optimizing their MIUI skin and not launching a new operating system.

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Who to trust?

Although Digital Chat Station is a trusted source, he didn’t cite any sources for his claims. On the other hand, Erecan provides screenshots of the latest internal builds of MIUI 15 obtained directly from the official Xiaomi server. Hence, it is much more likely that MIUI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and MiOS is still far from our sights.

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“ MIUI 15 is currently in the testing phase for millions of Xiaomi smartphones such as Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro, MIX FOLD 3, and more. All claims about the future of MiOS are false”

We’ll get a rollout of MIUI 15 alongside the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and 14 Ultra.

Meanwhile, check out our video on the Redmi 12:

	Legion Pro 7i (16”, 8)	Legion Pro 7 (16”, 8)
Dimensions & Weight	363.4 x 262.15 x 21.95 -25.9mm 14.3″ x 10.32″ x 0.86″-1.01” Starting at 2.8kg (6.17lbs)	363.4 x 262.15 x 21.95 -25.9mm 14.3″ x 10.32″ x 0.86″-1.01” Starting at 2.8kg (6.17lbs)
Display	16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS; 16:10 (240Hz VRR / 3 ms Response Time w/ OverDrive / 100% RGB / 500 nits / Up to VESA DisplayHDR 400 Certified / Dolby Vision Support / NVIDIA G-SYNC / TUV Rheinland Certified / X-Rite Pantone Certified)	16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS; 16:10 (240Hz VRR / 3 ms Response Time w/ OverDrive / 100% RGB / 500 nits / Up to VESA DisplayHDR 400 Certified / Dolby Vision Support / NVIDIA G-SYNC / AMD FreeSync™ Premium / TUV Rheinland Certified / X-Rite Pantone Certified)
Processor	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX	AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR6 (175W) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB GDDR6 (175W) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR6 (140W)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR6 (175W) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB GDDR6 (175W)
AI Chip	LA2-Q	LA2-Q
Memory	Up to 32GB (2 x 16GB) Overclocked 6000Mhz DDR5 Memory	Up to 32GB (2 x 16GB) Overclocked 6000Mhz DDR5 Memory
Storage	Up to 2 TB (1 TB x 1TB) PCIe SSD (Gen 4)	Up to 2 TB (1 TB x 1TB) PCIe SSD (Gen 4)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Battery	Up to 99.99Whr Super Rapid Charge	Up to 99.99Whr Super Rapid Charge
Power Adapter	330W Slim Gallium (GaN) Adapter 300W Slim Adapter 140W (Type-C™ Power Delivery)	330W Slim Gallium (GaN) Adapter 300W Slim Adapter 140W (Type-C™ Power Delivery)
Keyboard	1.5mm / Per Key RGB / .2mm Ditch / 100% Anti-Ghosting / WASD Switchable Set (4 Key Caps) / Legion Spectrum RGB Software Support	1.5mm / Per Key RGB / .2mm Ditch / 100% Anti-Ghosting / WASD Switchable Set (4 Key Caps) / Legion Spectrum RGB Software Support
Camera	Built-in Webcam (1080p / 720p) with E-Shutter and Tobii Horizon Support	Built-in Webcam (1080p / 720p) with E-Shutter and Tobii Horizon Support
Ports	Left Side: 1 x Type C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 + DisplayPort 1.4) (RTX 4090 & RTX 4080 configs support Thunderbolt 4) 1 x Type A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Right Side: 1 x Audio Combo Jack 1 x Type A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x E-Shutter Button Rear: 1 x DC in 1 x Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2 +DisplayPort1.4+ Power Delivery 140W) 1 x Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always-On USB 5V2A) 1 x Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x RJ45	Left Side: 1 x Type C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 + DisplayPort 1.4) 1 x Type A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Right Side: 1 x Audio Combo Jack 1 x Type A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x E-Shutter Button Rear: 1 x DC in 1 x Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2 +DisplayPort1.4+ Power Delivery 140W) 1 x Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always-On USB 5V2A) 1 x Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x RJ45
Audio	2 x 2W Harman® Super Linear Speaker System and Smart Amp with Nahimic Audio	2 x 2W Harman Super Linear Speaker System and Smart Amp with Nahimic Audio
Microphone	Dual Microphone Array	Dual Microphone Array
Connectivity	Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) 2 x 2 Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) Starting from Bluetooth 5.1	2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) Starting from Bluetooth 5.1
Colors	Onyx Grey	Onyx Grey