Following multiple leaks, Amazfit officially launched its first-ever multi-sports GPS watch called the Falcon last year. It’s a premium-rugged smartwatch with a new AI-based training coach Zepp Coach. Let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Amazfit Falcon in Nepal.
Amazfit Falcon Overview:
Design, Display
As a rugged smartwatch, it’s obvious that Amazfit has placed a premium on durability. It has an aircraft-grade TC4 titanium unibody design that is corrosion-resistant and good enough to pass 15 military-grade tests to bag MIL-STD 810G certification.
Adding to the durability is a Sapphire Crystal Glass screen with a Mohs hardness rating of 9/10, which is just below the hardness of a diamond. The display is a 1.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels. It also has an anti-fingerprint coating to keep fingerprints at bay.
Not to forget, this is Amazfit’s first smartwatch with a 20ATM water-resistance rating. This is more than the 10ATM rating on Apple Watch Ultra, the company’s most expensive watch to date. Moreover, the wearable weighs 64 grams, has four buttons (two on each side), and is only available in Supersonic Black color.
With Falcon, Amazfit introduced its new AI-powered Zepp Coach, which provides tailored guidance to the user based on his/her physical characteristics. Furthermore, it can detect if the user is overtrained and reduce the intensity of scheduled exercise accordingly – or even recommend rest.
The wearable has over 150 indoor and outdoor sports modes, with auto-detect for 8 of them. You can sync your fitness scores and details with third-party apps, such as Google Fit, Apple Health, Relive, Strava, and Adidas’ Running app.
In addition, Amazfit lets you connect the Falcon with professional workout devices like heart belts and cycling power meters via Bluetooth. You can even have the watch screen awake so you can easily check it out during workouts.
For those who work out in gyms, the watch can auto-recognize strength training exercises and keep track of reps, sets, and rest time. Similarly, runners can get professional lap data with the Track Run mode and review their track trajectory in the Zepp App. In addition, the watch has a six satellite position system and dual-band GPS (L1 + L5) for accurate route tracking even in densely populated areas.
Rest of the specs
Keeping everything running is a 500mAh battery inside. With this, the Falcon is said to provide up to two weeks of run time under normal conditions. It takes two hours to charge this thing using the included 5-pin connector.
Furthermore, connectivity options include WLAN 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 BLE connectivity. You can pair the smartwatch with devices running Android 7.0 and iOS 12.0 and above.
The Amazfit Falcon is now available in Nepal with an asking price of Rs. 84,999. You can buy the Falcon rugged smartwatch from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.
If you are looking to buy affordable yet reliable TWS earbuds, you have come to the right place. Here we have listed the best budget TWS earphones (earbuds) you can buy in Nepal for under NPR 10000.
Before we begin…
Over the past few years, truly wireless earbuds have gained momentum. The popularity of the TWS earphones can also be credited to the smartphone manufacturers ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack in their flagship smartphones. Or is it the other way around?
In recent years we have seen a lot of wireless earphones debut in Nepal, especially in the budget segment. It may confuse a lot of people about which one they should go for. Thus, we have curated the following list of the best budget TWS earphones (earbuds) in Nepal that one can buy under NPR 10000.
Oh, and I won’t be considering the fit and comfort of these earbuds in this ranking since those are super subjective things. Here, none of the earbuds on my list have an absolutely horrific fit or anything, but your mileage may vary.
Best TWS Earbuds in Nepal under NPR 10000 (Summary)
Okay, so let’s kick things off this list of best TWS earbuds under NPR 10000 in Nepal with the Redmi Buds 4. Compared to last year’s Redmi Buds 3, Xiaomi has made quite a few changes this time.
Instead of a tall stem-like design, these earbuds now have a sleek oval-shaped speaker unit, which feels much more comfortable to put on. And it even has active noise cancellation now that works pretty well to cut out consistent low-frequency ambient noises.
I was also not expecting to see transparency mode with the option to amplify others’ voices on such budget wireless earbuds either.
Buds 4
But while I have big praises for Redmi Buds 4’s design and noise cancellation properties, its audio quality itself is nothing groundbreaking for the price. Xiaomi has mostly tried to tune it with a balanced EQ, but there’s a definite kick when it comes to bass and trebles.
I’ll admit that it doesn’t sound too sharp or something, but that muddy bass does tend to eat up details when listening to hip-hop, rock, and similar tracks. Plus, despite its app support, there’s no way to set a custom equalizer for these earbuds, which simply suck.
Redmi Buds 4 Specifications:
Driver: 10mm Dynamic driver
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.2), 10 meters range, USB Type-C
So if you want more flexibility on how your earbuds sound, you should check out the new OnePlus Nord Buds 2. If you remember, the first-gen Nord Buds had this horrifying bass response, but with the second-gen Nord Buds, I’m definitely noticing some improvements in terms of tuning.
Likewise, I wouldn’t exactly call its default “Balanced” equalizer “balanced” in any way, but the Nord Buds 2 has a somewhat bright sound signature with boosted upper mids and high frequencies that sounds sooooo much better. There’s still some bass to enjoy, although it no longer comes off dark and bloaty to undermine the overall clarity of the music.
Surprisingly enough, OnePlus has also managed to include ANC on these earbuds. But don’t expect anything extraordinary in that regard.
Nevertheless, its microphone quality is pretty decent, with good background noise suppression, and its 12.4mm drivers are even more sensitive now. This means the Nord Buds 2 can get almost unbearably loud. Setting it at around 70% volume was more than enough for my ears, even when taking these things for a spin in busy Kathmandu streets.
Next up is the Redmi Buds 3 Lite. At just Rs. 3,399, it is the most affordable entry on our list of best earbuds under NPR 10000 in Nepal. I know you’re probably wondering, “Why are you including such inexpensive earbuds when our budget is more than three times as much?” And I just have two words for you: audio quality.
Of course, many other brands are competing in this sub-5,000 bracket, too—but for audio quality alone, Redmi Buds 3 Lite is still one of the best options for its price.
To be fair, if you prefer thumpy bass or strong trebles, these earbuds shouldn’t be at the top of your list. Instead, Buds 3 Lite’s audio is almost the exact opposite, with a sort of laid-back tuning that sounds great in most kinds of songs without overdoing anything. But I do wish its soundstage could’ve been wider, though. And that it got a little louder as well.
Redmi Buds 3 Lite Specifications:
Dimension:
Earbud: 24.5 x 16.7 x 24.6 mm, 4.2 grams each
Charging Case: 60 x 46 x 23.7mm, 36 grams (with earbuds)
Color Options: Black
Sound Driver: 6mm dynamic driver
Noise Cancellation: Environment Noise Cancellation (for calls) only
Microphone: Yes,
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IP54 (earbuds only)
Battery:
Earbuds: 36mAh
Case: 315mAh
Playback Time:
Earbuds: 5 hours
With case: 18 hours
Control: Touch-based control (Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
So, if Redmi Buds 3 Lite’s shortcomings are a dealbreaker and you can afford to spend threefold the money, then the OnePlus Buds Z2 could be a good choice. From better call quality to active noise cancellation and app support, this thing is much more feature-rich than Xiaomi’s affordable offering.
And its “V-shaped” sound signature means these earbuds produce boomy bass and lifted trebles, while the midrange takes a backseat in terms of clarity and definition. However, I found out that, in classical, acoustic, or any other genre of songs with not much bass, its mids, and treble response can come off a little grainy. And even sibilant at high volume.
This was actually a big issue when Buds Z2 first launched since there was no way to change the EQ settings by default. But, OnePlus has already pushed an update enabling a 6-band equalizer.
Another late addition to these earbuds is the “Max Noise Cancellation” setting. But I gotta say it’s not that different from the regular noise cancellation option, which is already pretty good. However, before you go ahead and get these things, you should know that some of its features, like Dolby Atmos playback and low-latency mode, are only available on select OnePlus phones.
OnePlus Buds Z2 Specifications:
Body:
Earbud: 33 x 22.4 x 21.8 mm, 4.6 grams (each)
Charging case: 73.15 x 36.8 x 29.1 mm, 42 grams
Color options: Obsidian Black, Pearl White
Sound driver: 11mm Dynamic Driver
Driver sensitivity: 98dB ± 3dB @ 1kHz
Microphone: Triple mic on each earbud (with ENC for phone calls)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
IP certification: IP55 (earbuds), IPX4 (charging case)
Audio codecs: AAC, SBC
Noise cancellation: Yes, ANC (Up to 40dB reduction)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, Google Fast Pair Service
So if you are not a big fan of such a walled ecosystem thing, let me introduce you to Sony’s WF-C500, which doesn’t discriminate with features whether you have an Android phone or an iPhone.
Besides everything else, I’m especially impressed by how clean and faithful it sounds. The midrange and vocals preserve good timbre, while its treble reproduction is just as brilliant. I didn’t find its bass hit as impactful as I’d like in the default settings, but switching to the “Excited” EQ mostly did the trick.
These earbuds also have a spacious soundstage, and the instrument separation here is pretty amazing. But even though this is one of the best-sounding earbuds on our list—and one with the best battery backup, too—the WF-C500 has a few rudimentary compromises. Like a lack of ANC.
And in fairly noisy or windy conditions, its onboard microphones thoroughly struggle to pick up your voice in the middle of all the background noise.
Moving on, Realme Buds Air 3 is yet another excellent pair of earbuds under 10,000 rupees in Nepal. And it sounds something like the OnePlus Buds Z2 but with a more balanced tonality without coming off as overpowering. Of course, Realme has still tuned these earbuds with a slightly punchier bass, but the Buds Air 3 sounds great across most musical genres.
But unlike the Sony WF-C500 and a couple of other upcoming earbuds on our list, I find its soundstage and definition in the treble region to be somewhat lacking. But when it comes to active noise cancellation, these earbuds are simply the best you can get in this price range. And it even competes with some of the more expensive ones—it’s just that good.
But I just wish I could say the same about its call quality. It’s good enough in quiet environments—but on a more challenging turf—the audio pickup here is just average.
And one thing that has bugged me about these earbuds is the touch control. You eventually get used to it, but I just wish there was some sort of physical marking to naturally guide where your fingers should be resting.
Realme Buds Air 3 Specifications:
Color options: Galaxy White, Starry Blue
Sound driver: 10mm LCP Dynamic Bass Boost driver
Audio codecs: AAC, SBC
Noise cancellation: Yes (ANC up to 42dB), Dual-mic
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2
Water resistance: Yes, IPX5 waterproof (earbuds only)
Coming in at number two is the Jabra Elite 3. Just like the Sony WF-C500, these earbuds are also all about the basics. By keeping things simple and focusing mostly on the audio side of things, Jabra has managed to deliver one heck of a budget earbuds.
And it sounds balanced, detailed, and all the other adjectives I’d typically use with a great audio product. Its mid-tone texture isn’t as well-defined as on the Sony C500, but I’m overly nitpicking at this point.
Likewise, although the Elite 3 has a small 6mm driver, its bass reproduction is impactful and warm.
Another handy feature I love about these earbuds is that I can just double-click on the left earbud, and it automatically plays my Spotify playlists. Unfortunately, this feature is only available on Android devices.
Despite all this, the Elite 3’s microphone quality is nothing to write home about, and it doesn’t bring ANC either. But the one silver lining here is that these earbuds do have a noise-isolating design—which sounds almost as good as active noise cancellation itself.
Jabra Elite 3 Specifications:
Dimension:
Earbud: 20.1mm x 27.2mm x 20.8mm, 4.6 grams each
Charging Case: 64.15mm x 28.47mm x 34.6mm, 33.4 grams
Finally, my top pick for the best budget earbuds under NPR 10000 in Nepal is the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro. From a comfortable fit to great sound quality, ANC, and battery life, these earbuds impress in many ways.
And it has some of the cleanest bass response I’ve heard from a pair of budget wireless earbuds. The bass hit is tight, punchy, and it doesn’t sound overbearing or extend to higher frequencies.
Its wide soundstage, accurate stereo imaging, and treble definition are also impressive—which makes for an excellent listening experience in all types of songs, movies, and stuff. And one thing the Enco Air2 Pro does particularly better than the Jabra Elite 3 is that it gets quite loud too.
Its ANC is also quite effective, although not as good as the Realme Buds Air 3. The call quality here is just alright, and I’m not the biggest fan of such a tall design either, but the main disappointing thing about these earbuds is that you can’t set a custom EQ.
OPPO could eventually push an update for a custom equalizer, but until then, you’re stuck with the three default presets.
Oppo Enco Air2 Pro Specifications:
Dimension:
Earbud: 4.3 grams each
Charging Case: 66.84 x 51.45 x 25.04mm, 50.4 grams (with earbuds)
Color Options: White, Gray
Sound Driver: 12.4mm Titanized Diaphragm drivers
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (Music Mode)
Microphone: 2x Mic (-38dBV/Pa)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IP54 (earbuds only)
Playback Time:
Earbuds: 5/7 hours (ANC on/off)
With case: 20/28 hours (ANC on/off)
Control: Touch-based control (Singe Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
Best TWS Earbuds under NPR 10000 in Nepal: Conclusion
So there you have it, guys; that was all for my top picks for the best budget earbuds under NPR 10000 in Nepal in 2023. Did I miss any? Have you been using one of these? Share your experience in the comment section down below?
Asus has just unveiled the Vivobook Pro 15 (K6502) powered by Nepal’s latest 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” mobile processors. It is the more affordable sibling of the recently launched Vivobook Pro 16 OLED. So, let’s get into the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) in Nepal.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) Overview:
Performance and Cooling
As stated earlier, the new Vivobook Pro 15 laptop is powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel processors. The base model has the Core i5-13500H, featuring 12 cores and 16 threads. However, you can also configure the laptop with Core i7-23700H and i9-13900H with 14 cores and 20 threads.
Being a Pro model, the Vivobook Pro 15 also brings the power of NVIDIA’s RTX GPUs. You can choose between the RTX 4050 and RTX 4060. In some regions, Asus offers the laptop with the last-gen RTX 3050 GPU. Since this laptop leans more towards content creation than gaming, Asus ships it with the NVIDIA Studio driver.
Asus has also added a MUX switch to the laptop — something found only in gaming laptops, to switch to discrete GPU mode. By bypassing the integrated GPUI, it can improve the graphics performance by 5 to 10% on average at the expense of battery life.
The IceCool Plus cooling technology on the Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) is designed to handle up to 90W of thermal design power, the maximum this laptop can draw. It comprises dual fans with 86 blades, two heat pipes, and 3 exhaust vents.
Design and Display
This non-OLED laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD IPS screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. It boasts 100% sRGB coverage and 250 nits of brightness. Aspiring content creators would be happy to know that the screen is Pantone validated. You can lay the screen flat thanks to the 180° hinge.
The lid is metallic, whereas the rest of the chassis is plastic. It measures 19mm in thickness and weighs around 1.8 kg. You can choose between two shades — Quiet Blue and Cool Silver. As a finishing touch, Asus has added a color-blocked Warning Orange Esc Key and a striped Enter key.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) features a full-size keyboard layout with a dedicated number pad. The keys have a 0.2mm dish and boast a 1.44mm travel distance. Likewise, the key pitch is 19.05mm. A fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button on the top right. Next to the keyboard and the touchpad is the Asus DialPad that lets users tweak between the Creative Adobe Suite settings and other productivity and entertainment apps.
The 1080p webcam on the top bezels sports a physical shutter. It supports in-house AiSense effects, including background blur, lighting correction, gaze correction, motion tracking, and appearance filter. It has three mics with AI noise-canceling technology. The stereo speakers on the Vivobook Pro 15 are tuned by Harman/Kardon and have Dolby Atmos support.
Rest of the Specs
All this is fueled by a 3-cell 70Wh battery. With fast charging support, the laptop can go from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes using the included 150W DC-in charger. You can even charge the laptop with a Power Delivery charger with any of the two USB-C ports (1x Thunderbolt 4). In addition, there are two USB-A ports, one HDMI port, one ethernet, an SD card reader, and an audio combo jack. As for wireless connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (K6502) Specifications:
Dimensions: 35.63 x 23.53 x 1.99 ~ 2.00 cm (14.03″ x 9.26″ x 0.78″ ~ 0.79″)
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ax 6E (Dual Band) 2×2, Bluetooth 5.3
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1 SD card reader
Extra: Asus DialPad, Asus Antimicrobial Guard, MUX Switch
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2023) in Nepal is Rs. 195,500 for the sole variant with Intel core i7-13700H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. You can buy the laptop from Nagmani and other authorized stores in Nepal.
Today, a reliable internet connection is no longer a luxury but a necessity. One key aspect that often dominates conversations about internet services is the speed it delivers. Recently, WorldLink, a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nepal, introduced a money-back service called “Paisa Firta,” where they promise to refund money to subscribers if they experience slow internet speed. This article will discuss the eligibility criteria, branch locations, and other relevant details surrounding Worldlink’s “Paisa Firta” scheme.
WorldLink “Paisa Firta” Service:
WorldLink’s Paisa Firta addresses customer dissatisfaction arising from slow internet speeds. The service is available to subscribers of standard packages of 200 Mbps, 250 Mbps, and 300 Mbps. If the customer experiences a compromise in internet performance, they can request a refund. When a customer asks for a refund, WorldLink sends their technical team to troubleshoot the internet speed problem.
If the issue continues even after two visits from the technical team, customers are eligible to receive a refund for the remaining days of their subscription package. For instance, if a user has purchased a 30-day package and has used only 10 days, they will be refunded for the remaining 20 days. However, the customer will be required to pay an additional deactivation fee of Rs. 500+VAT.
Branch Locations for WordlLink Money Back Scheme
At present, the service can be claimed from these 50 branch locations:
Amarsinghchowk
Bagar
Balaju
Baluwtar
Bansbari
Battisputali
Biratnagar
Bouddha
Birgunj
Banepa
Bhairahawa
Butwal
Birtamode
Chitwan
Damak
Dang
Dharan
Dholahiti
Dhobighat
Dhangadhi
Damauli
Dhungedhara
Gatthaghar
Hetauda
Itahari
Imadol
Janakpur
Kalimati
Kohalpur
Koteshwor
Kapan
Kirtipur
Lekhnath
Lamahi
Manbhawan
New Baneshwor
Pepsicola
Rastrabankchowk
Sallaghari
Satungal
Sitapaila
Surkhet
Kaldhara
Manigram
Mahendrapool
Nepalgunj
Puspalalchowk
Tulsipur
Tandi
Thali
In addition, you can also initiate the refund processor through Call Center and social media handles.
The new “Paisa Firta” offer is strictly for issues on the ISP (WorldLink) side that remain unresolved even after two technical visits. However, it’s unclear how long each visit will take and the time gap between them. The scheme is invalid if the issue is with the user’s device. WorldLink also doesn’t guarantee refunds for problems caused by external factors like weather, infrastructural damage, external outages, maintenance, and international link breakage.
Will every other IPS follow this initiative?
WorldLink’s “Paisa Firta” money-back initiative shows its dedication to customer satisfaction. However, there are potential challenges that they might have to address. Accurately measuring internet speeds and determining the eligibility for refunds can be complex, considering the various factors affecting internet performance, i.e., weather conditions, high internet traffic, etc. Other issues can arise from the inconvenience of technical visits to every claimed place, a potentially lengthy resolution process, the risk of false claims, and many more.
By prioritizing customer satisfaction and improving service quality, ISPs can enhance their reputation, attract more customers, and contribute to a more reliable and efficient internet experience for all users. While it is uncertain if all other ISPs will adopt the exact same money-back guarantee program in the near future; if this service receives success and a positive response in the industry, it could potentially influence the introduction of similar customer-centric programs by other ISPs.
While WorldLink’s Paisa Firta service prioritizes customer satisfaction over the competition, it comes with many challenges. It remains to be seen how WorldLink will address these challenges and successfully deliver on its customer commitment.
Anyways, The “Paisa Firta” service initiates after the second visit from the technical team. Subscribers can request troubleshooting through channels such as Worldlink’s online support platforms (website, Facebook, Viber, Twitter), their dedicated app, or by visiting the nearest branch office.
Meanwhile, check out our video, where we tested the most affordable ISP in Nepal.
Voice cloning software has existed since the ’90s, and even before that. But while you had slim chances to see one work—or even better—clone your voice back then, such tools are far more accessible to the general public these days. And there are a ton of AI tools available online that can clone your voice within minutes (or hours). So let’s take a look at one such free AI voice cloning tool.
What is AI voice cloning?
AI voice cloning or voice synthesis is a technology that uses machine learning / deep learning to recognize and replicate the unique patterns in an individual’s voice. Over the past few years, there have been a lot of advances in this space leading to today where cloned voices can be extremely realistic with rich expressions and a natural tone.
That being said, it is an unregulated space and we don’t condone using this technology for the sake of spreading misinformation, spam, fraud, or hate speech.
Enter PlayHT, a free AI voice cloning tool
There are plenty of AI tools that let you create a clone of your voice. But since most of them are paid services, we decided to test something more accessible to everyone. And the software I used to clone my voice is called “PlayHT”, which is a free AI voice cloning tool.
Select the “Voice Cloning” tab on your left and click “Create a New Clone”
Next, select the “Instant” option for free voice cloning.
There’s also “High Fidelity” cloning for better results, but that’s only available to paid users.
Then upload a high-quality audio sample of the voice you’d like to duplicate.
And that’s it! You can simply record yourself speaking for 30 – 120 seconds and upload that as the reference audio. After a few minutes, your voice is now ready to be used.
Having also used Eleven Lab’s AI voice cloning, I would say that it’s in a league of its own when it comes to speech synthesis. And if you just want great text-to-speech results, then I would recommend you go there. But their voice cloning feature is behind a paywall so I guess it’s not fair to compare it with this free AI voice cloning tool.
And I think PlayHT’s output is okay-ish and you can make it sound somewhat decent by cutting and pasting different parts. But it’s definitely not perfect out of the gate. Maybe that’s alright if you’re just looking for some harmless fun or experiment.
But for anything more than that, you have two options. Either:
a) Pay for the “High Fidelity” cloning on PlayHT or subscribe to ElevenLabs’ services
or b) Generate tons of revisions and cut/paste them together for usable audio sample
Here’s a short sample of my cloned voice using this tool:
Meanwhile, check our top picks for best premium midrange phones in 2023
Today, phones are not only limited to calls and texting; they have evolved into versatile devices with internet access, social media, multimedia, apps, photography capabilities, and much more. To meet such hefty digital functionalities, consumers are gradually shifting from prioritizing volume to valuing quality, as a result, the market share of premium smartphones has increased rapidly in the context of Nepal. To be able to afford such premium range phones in Nepal, one can consider the effective solution of Equity Monthly Installment (EMI).
But why should one consider opting for an EMI for a phone, and what makes it worth considering? In this article, we will explore the benefits of EMI schemes and discuss specific brands that provide such services in Nepal.
Why consider EMI schemes?
EMI schemes are worth considering when purchasing phones for several reasons. Firstly, they allow consumers to spread out the cost over monthly installments, fitting better into the budget. Secondly, EMI schemes provide financial flexibility as consumers don’t have to pay the full amount upfront, enabling them to manage their finances more efficiently. Additionally, EMI options may allow them to upgrade to a better model that would otherwise be out of their budget range. Some schemes also offer no-cost EMI, eliminating additional charges.
In Nepal, consumers have the opportunity to purchase Samsung, Xiaomi, and iPhone models through convenient EMI options with low or no interest. Here is a breakdown of the detailed information regarding these EMI schemes:
EMI Service for Apple iPhones
EvoStore and Oliz Store in Nepal offer EMI services specifically for iPhones. Evostore offers a convenient EMI scheme for an interest rate of 10% to 12% for 12 months, allowing customers to purchase iPhones without the need for a mandatory down payment.
For instance, you can acquire the iPhone 14 Pro Max with 128GB storage for a monthly installment of Rs. 17,700.
Oliz Store also offers a favorable EMI scheme with interest rates ranging from 7% to 12% for a duration of 12 months, depending on the selected bank and EMI period. Both Evostore and Oliz Store require customers to have credit cards from their partner banks; otherwise, eligibility for the EMI schemes may not be granted.
Get more info on EMI service on iPhones in Nepal from the official sites of EvoStore and Oliz Store:
EvoStore: EvoStore EMI Details
Oliz Store: Oliz Store EMI Details
EMI for Xiaomi smartphones
Xiaomi Nepal has collaborated with Nabil Bank to introduce an 0% EMI scheme for customers. This partnership allows Nabil Bank customers to purchase any Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco smartphones through installments without any additional interest or service charges.
To enjoy this offer, customers need to possess a Nabil Bank Credit Card. The scheme allows users for an initial 0%, 30%, or 50% of the down payment, however, all the installments should be completed within the 6-month time frame. By launching this 0% EMI offer, Xiaomi intends to make its products more accessible and affordable for customers, creating a deeper connection with its loyal fans in Nepal.
Him Electronics, Samsung Plaza, and Samsung Nepal provide an 0% EMI scheme for Galaxy phones. This scheme is available for both flagship phones and budget to midrange phones. For flagship phones, customers can opt for a 6 to 12-month EMI plan, while budget to midrange phones, such as the F, M, and A series, have a 6-month EMI option.
To utilize this scheme, customers have to make a compulsory down payment of 40%. The EMI installment option is available even without a credit card, making it more accessible to a wider range of customers in Nepal.
To buy a phone with EMI in Nepal, applicants typically need to be of legal age, provide valid identification such as a Citizenship certificate or Voter’s ID, demonstrate a steady source of income through a pay slip and valid salary sheet, have an active bank account, and may undergo a credit check. Some EMI schemes may also require a down payment. Specific requirements may vary among different EMI providers. Passport-size photos are mandatory and certain EMI schemes may require applicants to have a credit card from the partner banks.
Stay connected!
We will continuously update the article with the latest EMI schemes as they become available. Additionally, we will provide details if any other companies introduce EMI schemes in the market. So, stay tuned to our article so that you can make informed decisions when purchasing smartphones or other products, taking advantage of the most up-to-date EMI offerings.
Meanwhile, check our video on how to get mobiles on 0% EMI.
Are you tired of writing sales copies or product descriptions? Want to level up your blog posts? Well, you can ask AI for help these days. And I have tested 8 of the best AI copywriting tools in 2023 to give you a detailed insight into what these AI tools can do, and which one’s the best for you.
Best AI copywriting tools in 2023:
To figure out the best AI copywriting tools in 2023, I asked all the contenders to generate content with the same prompt and compared the results. But still, how do you rank one over the other? Well… you don’t. Among the 8 tools we tested, some were better at certain things while others excelled at completely different aspects. So, I’ve assigned them a maximum of 5 points on each of the following criteria:
Content accuracy: Correctness of facts and statements
Relevance: Ability to stay on-topic and provide valuable insights
Human-like writing: Can you tell it’s AI-written?
Readability: Does it feel boring or unnatural?
By the way, although these tools have an aggregate score, the list is not ranked. A higher rating might not necessarily mean that it’s the best copy-writing tool for you. And depending on the nature of your prompts, you might get wildly different results from different AI content writers.
So strap on to your seatbelts and let’s check out the best AI copywriting tools in 2023.
1. ChatGPT
Let’s start off with the superstar, ChatGPT. Released by OpenAI in the November of 2022, this is easily the most popular AI copywriter out there. OpenAI has also released a more powerful GPT 4 and its plugins (beta), but we only tested the GPT 3.5 model for this comparison.
As expected, ChatGPT had no problem writing stories or complicated articles, although it still got some details wrong. Like when it told me that my Galaxy S10e had an in-display fingerprint scanner (it doesn’t). On top of that, GPT 3.5 has a knowledge cutoff so I can’t award it many points when it comes to accuracy. For the most part, ChatGPT stays on topic but by default, it’ll give you information you weren’t asking for.
So, it gains average points for relevance. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for human-like writing as ChatGPT uses a lot of passive voice and I feel like some of its sentences could’ve been a bit simpler. So it gets a point deduction there. But hey, it still feels pretty enjoyable and natural to read.
Accuracy: 3
Relevance: 4
Human-like writing: 3.5
Readability: 4.5
Overall: 3.75
Pros
Cons
Free to use
Knowledge cutoff
Quality output
No SEO features
Versatile
Easily detectable as AI
2. Copy.ai
Likewise, Copy.ai finds its way to our list of best AI copywriting tools as well. With its plethora of templates and tools for specific content, it is equipped with all the means for your needs. From writing cold emails to rejection letters, maybe a song or a story, a witty dating profile, or a blog post, Copy.ai’s got you covered.
And the difference between using a template and a blank canvas is in optimization. These templates are properly tuned for their label so you get better results using Copy.ai’s templates. Furthermore, you can utilize their “Infobase” feature to write content around a specific database of information like your company’s services and offerings.
In my experience, Copy.ai did all things right without room for many complaints. It presented accurate and relevant data but it was easy to guess that the content was most likely not written by a person. It very much writes like an AI but that doesn’t affect the readability of its output.
Accuracy: 4
Relevance: 4
Human-like writing: 3
Readability: 5
Overall: 4
Pros
Cons
Real-time data
No SEO features
Different tools and templates
Data hallucination
Infobase feature
3. QuillBot
Some may say QuillBot doesn’t really belong here because it’s not an AI “copywriting” tool per see, but I disagree. For the majority of people, something like QuillBot is going to be way more useful than specialized sales software.
For starters, QuillBot is more of a co-writer than a full-on content-writing machine. It’ll help you along the way, guide you, and make necessary suggestions, but won’t spoonfeed you everything. As such, it demands your attention and proofreading, which some may find to be too much work compared to other AI copywriters. Besides their co-writer feature, QuillBot also offers Plagiarism Checker, Paraphraser, Grammar Checker, and more. So if you’re looking for a supercharged AI writing assistant QuillBot might be a better choice.
As I said before, QuillBot isn’t optimal for ground-up content creation. As such, it generated content that wasn’t entirely accurate. QuillBot mostly struggles with numbers and technical details but it should be fine if you’re looking for a solution to your writer’s block and want helpful suggestions.
Accuracy: 3.5
Relevance: 3
Human-like writing: 3
Readability: 3
Overall: 3.12
Pros
Cons
Free tier
Less suited for automated copywriting
Powerful AI tools
No SEO features
Great AI co-writer
Unrefined text generation
4. INK
And at the opposite end of the spectrum is INK. If ChatGPT and QuillBot are for everyone, INK is especially geared toward marketers and small businesses. And this is one of the best AI copywriting tools if you want to create SEO-optimized content.
INK even claims to be the best AI-powered SEO and marketing tool out there. And from our testing, it does have a lot to offer in that regard. We didn’t go all the way to test their ranking claims with a brand new website, but the blog posts and articles that INK generated did seem to be SEO optimized with things like proper keyphrase distribution and density, H1 and H2 headings, outbound links, etc.
So my experience with INK is largely positive. It’ll create great content with high accuracy without veering off-topic and sounding robotic. But keep in mind that enterprise-level AI detection algorithms will easily detect INK-generated content and flag it as AI with a high level of accuracy. Also, be sure to give it enough context to work with, or it will stop generating midway through due to a lack of sufficient information. Like QuillBot, some may find it extra work even though it improves its information accuracy and relevancy.
Accuracy: 4
Relevance: 4
Human-like writing: 4
Readability: 4
Overall: 4
Pros
Cons
Keyword research and SEO
Hallucination despite real-time data
Intelligent and intuitive UI
Unsuitable for technical blog posts
Training resources + certification
Repeats information unless strictly directed
5. Hypotenuse
Another AI tool that can help you boost your copywriting tenfold is Hypotenuse. This tool strikes the perfect balance between being accessible to creators and as corporate software. Like many other entries on our list of best AI copywriting tools, it has lots of templates to work with as well. Including product descriptions, blog articles, YouTube titles and descriptions, emails, Facebook ads, and lots more. It even writes more like a human than many of the tools I’ve tested before. But keep in mind that raw AI content is almost always recognizable no matter how good it is.
Overall, it’s a great AI content writer. While it did spit out incorrect information in certain cases, Hypotenuse mostly stayed on track to generate blog paragraphs and content segments. So it gets high points in relevance but not accuracy.
Accuracy: 3
Relevance: 4
Human-like writing: 4.5
Readability: 4.5
Overall: 4
Pros
Cons
Tuned templates
Less feature-rich
Easy to get started
Minimal SEO optimization
Affordably priced
6. Jasper
Jasper is one of the most recommended AI copywriting tools and I can definitely see why. Not only does it come with a plethora of features, but they are very well-optimized as well. Like “Brand Voice” which generates content in your brand’s tone and style by scraping through your website or analyzing your “Brand Content”. Another great upgrade was the “Enhance Prompt” feature. Content generated with and without it are worlds apart so it’s a great relief to not have to engineer complex prompts yourself.
Unfortunately, its SEO optimization is not as robust as I anticipated. Instead, they suggest you use Jasper with something like Surfer SEO but that’d be adding extra cost. One thing I couldn’t get behind was the charge after the free trial ended. Instead of billing you by the month—by default—Jasper will charge you for the full year instead. This might cost you hundreds of dollars if you’re not careful.
As for the content quality itself, Jasper is probably one of the most accurate ones by far. So it gets (almost) full points for that. But it is also easily detectable as AI which you can change to a degree by engineering your prompts. Still, stories and articles written with Jasper are easy to follow along and don’t sound out of place.
Accuracy: 4.5
Relevance: 4.5
Human-like writing: 3.5
Readability: 4.5
Overall: 4.25
Pros
Cons
Cites sources
Minimal SEO optimization
Enhance prompt
Shady trial practices
Templates + brand voice
7. ZimmWriter
Perhaps the most unique entry on our list of best AI copywriting tools is ZimmWriter as it comes with a slew of unique features. For starters, now you can use AI to write things anywhere. And it works everywhere from Google Docs and Microsoft Word to Notepad. You type in something like “How do I learn Japanese quickly” in Notepad, select it, press Ctrl + 1 (or other customized hotkey), and voilà, texts start appearing right there in Notepad.
It’s honestly a little surreal the first time you use it.
But perhaps my favorite feature is the “Custom Magic Command”, where you can provide a context text, a prompt, and a hotkey. And boom with just 2 strokes of the keyboard, you can create anything from brand-themed ads to targeted marketing emails. Also, its SEO buffet offers lots of insight into how you can market your services better. Besides that, you also have a one-click SEO blog writer, bulk blog writer, and so on.
Since ZimmWriter uses OpenAI or Davinci API keys, its rating is quite similar to ChatGPT. It’ll generate your content with a good level of accuracy, but be sure to double-check factual information before posting on the internet. Again, AI text could be discernible to the trained eye but it’s unlikely for average readers. Overall, its readability is on par with other AI content writers.
Accuracy: 3.5
Relevance: 4.5
Human-like writing: 3.5
Readability: 4
Overall: 3.87
Pros
Cons
AI, everywhere
Needs OpenAI API key
Affordable
No templates and such
Custom magic commands
8. Bard
Based on the PaLM 2 large language model (LLM), Google’s Bard is probably the most unique one out of everything we’ve tested on our list of best AI copywriting tools in 2023 thus far. Technically, it’s a chatbot like ChatGPT, but you can use it to write pretty much any kind of content. Be it stories, poems, articles, or even code (though the last one’s pretty iffy right now).
In my experience, Bard creates pretty accurate content and has up-to-date information but it may fool you with confidently incorrect information if left unchecked. It’s always in the small details. Like when I asked it about the latest xQc-Kick deal, it confidently told me that it was an exclusive contract.
Thankfully, when I corrected it and asked again, Bard presented the correct information. Like other chatbots, it stays on topic and gives relevant information. Though the content still seems pretty AI-written it’s still easy to follow along. And one additional benefit of using Bard was I could ask it to find images, which is pretty fun.
Accuracy: 4
Relevance: 4.5
Human-like writing: 3.5
Readability: 4
Overall: 4
Pros
Cons
Up-to-date information
No SEO
Free to use
No templates and such
Can find images too
No prompt enhancement
Best AI copywriting tools in 2023: Final words
So that was all for my top picks for the best AI copywriting tools in 2023. These tools greatly speed up your creative process, be it in terms of writing emails, creative ads, or maybe even funny stories. Many can even produce publishable blog posts with built-in SEO optimization. That being said, it is always a wise choice to take inspiration from AI and generate content yourself because like 9 times out of 10, the raw AI output is unideal. AI tools can get you 95% of the way but if you skimp on proofreading and fact-checking, you might not have any valuable content at all.
Amazfit Zepp E is the company’s latest smartwatch with a stylish look. It has an AMOLED screen and comes with two design options to go with it. And it’s now available in Nepal. Let’s learn more about the Amazfit Zepp E including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.
Amazfit Zepp E Overview:
Design and Display
Amazfit Zepp E is available in two dial options i.e: circular and square. The former boasts a 1.28″ circular screen while the latter sports a 1.65″ square display instead. Other than that, both of them feature 3D curved AMOLED screens with always-on display feature.
Regardless of the form factor that you decide to go with, the Zepp E is 5 ATM water-resistant. You can also customize the content on the homescreen on certain watch faces.
Health and Fitness tracking
Amazfit Zepp E supports 11 professional sports modes. These include cycling, skiing, running, and more. The watch also supports multiple health metrics like SpO2 measurement, stress, and heart rate monitoring.
It can also monitor your sleep (including 20-minute naps) and evaluate your sleeping cycle in terms of light, deep, rapid eye movement (REM), and awake time. Besides this, the Zepp E gives a score of your sleep cycle and even breathing quality overnight. It can give a sedentary reminder as well if you’ve been sitting idle for a while.
Battery and Others
Moving on, Amazfit ensures that Zepp E’s battery lasts up to 7 days on normal usage. Or 15 days under basic watch mode. One can also receive call notifications on this watch.
Health Tracking: 24/7 hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2, Sleep tracking, Stress monitoring, PAI assessment
Sports Modes: 11 professional modes
Amazfit Zepp E Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Amazfit Zepp E in Nepal is NPR 16,999 for both Square and Circle dial options. You can buy the Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch in Nepal from authorized e-commerce stores like Hukut.
Amazfit has just announced the latest member of the T-Rex series. The new T-Rex Ultra is the company’s most premium smartwatch in the lineup so far. So, let’s look at the specs, features, and official price of the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra smartwatch in Nepal.
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra Overview:
Design
The T-Rex series watches from Amazfit are known to sport rugged and tough designs. And the same goes here, the new T-Rex Ultra is made out of super-strong 316L stainless steel. It also introduces new mud-resistant bridges and buttons. There are four of the latter— with a similar build as the main body while the middle frame makes use of a polymer alloy. Finally, the watch also sports adjustable slugs that promise a comfortable fit despite all the design reinforcement.
The smartwatch also bags the MIL-STD 810G certificate, proving its endurance in rough conditions like 70°C and -30°C temperature.
Likewise, the watch boasts 10 ATM water resistance. There are two color options available: Abyss Black and Sahara Colorways. It weighs 89 grams without a strap and is 13.45mm thick.
Display
The company has opted for a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED panel with HD resolution (454 x 454 pixels). The screen has a 326PPI and supports up to 1000 nits of peak brightness for outdoor actions.
Dual Band GPS and Offline Maps
As the T-Rex Ultra is designed for adventure enthusiasts, the company has provided a dual-band GPS here. The smartwatch uses L1 and L5 GPS signals for precise location tracking. On top of that, it is compatible with six global satellite systems. There is also a new Automatic GPS mode that changes the positioning system based on the available signal strength.
Another interesting feature is the offline maps. The watch lets you import route files and use them simultaneously with offline maps downloaded from the Zepp app. The location points can be saved alongside the favorite routes for quick access. Likewise, for return navigation, the T-Rex Ultra can show a straight line to the starting point.
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra supports extreme adrenaline sports like skydiving, free diving, Alpine Skiing, and Triathlon. In addition, there are 160 sports modes in total with automatic detection on nine of them.
With the EN13319 & ISO6245 certifications on the watch, users are good to go for up to 30 meters of free diving with depth and water temperature data. The T-rex Ultra can withstand water pressure equivalent to up to 100 meters.
Likewise, the watch is capable of auto-detecting 25 exercise types within the Strength Training sports mode while tracking the reps, sets, and rest time. And the AI-powered Zepp Coach is also there for providing personalized training plans and guidance.
Health Tracking and Connectivity
The smart wearable features a BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor for continuous heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), and stress evaluation alongside one-tap measurements for all three of them. Similarly, the watch also consists of other features such as sleep monitoring, PAI health assistant, menstrual cycle tracking, etc.
The T-Rex Ultra has Bluetooth 5.0 BLE and WLAN 2.4GHz for wireless connectivity. It pairs with a smartphone via the Zepp App, which is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Battery and Others
The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra gets its juice from a 500mAh battery. It charges via a magnetic charging base and takes around 2 hours for a full charge. The battery life is rated for up to 20 days of typical usage. With the new Endurance GPS mode, the watch boasts 80 hours of battery life even with GPS-tracked hiking or climbing activities.
It can also show alerts of storms, tide warnings, and high-altitude Blood-oxygen reminders for adventure junkies. You can’t take calls from the watch as it lacks a mic and speaker. Though, the watch supports quick reply action on call notifications.
JCB, a pioneer heavy equipment manufacturing company has revived its rugged phone lineup with two new devices, Toughphone and Toughphone Max. The British company released the original Toughphone back in 2007. And the new phones are coming with a MIL SPEC-810G rating and up to 1 month of battery standby. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the JCB Toughphone and Toughphone Max in Nepal.
JCB Toughphone Max and Toughphone Overview:
Rugged Design
As the name implies, JCB Toughphone and Toughphone Max are all about toughness and sturdiness. Both phones are complied with the Military SPEC-810G standard, enabling them to withstand harsh conditions. The certification requires 29 standard tests, structured to mimic various environmental conditions, such as humidity, rainfall, vibration, shock, and low and high-pressure conditions.
Design
1 of 2
Toughphone Max
Toughphone
To achieve this, JCB has used a hardened plastic frame and rear side with metal elements. Moreover, the phones also get Gorilla Glass protection with rubber rims for enhanced protection and factory-fitted glass screen protectors. On top of that, you get an IP68 rating and both siblings can get dipped into 1.5m of water for 30 minutes.
The director of JCB Consumer Products, Matthew Seal, said “The JCB Toughphone range has been designed with our agricultural and construction customers in mind. JCB Toughphones will survive the rigors of hard work and come complete with a high-capacity battery, so there is no need to worry about finding a charging source when on the job.”
Display and Camera
Talking of the display, the Toughphone sports a 5.7-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch and HD+ resolution. While the Max version gets a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen at Full HD+ resolution and a more modern-looking punch-hole cutout.
As for the optics, the vanilla variant features a single 20MP rear camera. The Max version equips a quad camera setup with a 48MP main, 16MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 0.2MP VGA sensor. Upfront, the Toughphone duo houses a 20MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
Performance
Under the hood, both siblings are powered by Mediatek chipsets. The Toughphone features a Helio P22 chipset, which is an entry-level 4G SoC. While the Max one goes with a Dimensity 700 5G silicon. Memory-wise, the former is available in a 6/128GB variant and the latter one gets an 8/256GB variant. Both phone boot on Android 12 out of the box.
Fueling the Toughphone is a 4050mAh battery. The Max version on the other hand packs a mammoth 12,200mAH battery which is rated for a 30 days standby. Talking of connectivity options, the rugged phones include 4G, 5G (Toughphone Max only), NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB-C port. Furthermore, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics security.
JCB Toughphone Max Price in Nepal and Availability
In the UK, the price of Toughphone Max is GBP 599.99 while the Toughphone retails at GBP 299.99. Although it’s very unlikely to launch here, we expect the JCB Toughphone and JCB Toughphone Max price in Nepal to be NPR 49,899 and NPR 99,799 (converted).
Smartphones
Price in UK (Official)
Price in Nepal (Converted)
JCB Toughphone (6/128GB)
GBP 299.99
NPR 49,899
JCB Toughphone Max (8/256GB)
GBP 599.99
NPR 99,799
Meanwhile, you can check our Best Premium Midrange Phone in 2023 video.
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