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Razer unveils Blade 16 with world’s first “dual-mode” Mini LED display

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January 8, 2023

Razer unveils Blade 16 with world’s first “dual-mode” Mini LED display

Razer took the stage at the ongoing CES 2023 to announce the new generation of Blade gaming laptops. Unveiled at the event are the new Blade 16 and Blade 18 — both new addition as Razer only offered 15” and 16” models prior to this. In this article, we will be discuss the Razer Blade 16 in more detail, including the specs, features, expected price and availability in Nepal.

Razer Blade 16 Overview:

Display

The main highlight of the new Razer Blade 16 is the dual-display mode. This gaming laptop comes with a 16” Mini LED screen with switchable resolutions and refresh rates. You can switch between 240Hz FHD and 120Hz 4K modes. The latter even boosts the peak brightness to 1000 nits, up from 600 nits on the former. So, the 4K mode will come in handy in content creation, while the FHD mode will give users an edge in competitive gaming.

However, the dual-display mode is available in select configurations. For the most part, Razer Blade 16 will ship with a 16” QHD+ IPS screen with 240Hz and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The screen still covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a peak brightness of 500 nits. It may not sound as exciting as the Mini LED version, but it isn’t a bad option either.

Design and Build

Despite having a bigger 16:10 display, the new Blade 16 is not considerably bigger than last year’s Blade 15. It has almost the same width but is 5mm thicker and slightly heavier at 5.4 pounds. It comes in a CNC-milled aluminum chassis with an anodized finish on top. The laptop even has the iconic Razer logo on top of the matte black aluminum.

The ports are distributed on the two sides. On the right, there is a Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, an HDMI, a MicroSD card slot, and a Kensington security lock. On the other side, Razer has included two USB-A, one USB-C, a combined audio jack, and a power-in.

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CPU and GPU

Inside, the new Razer Blade 16 packs the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13950HX processor with 24 cores, 32 threads, and clock speeds of up to 5.5GHz. It is paired with a number of NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs, starting with the RTX 4060 (140W) on the base variant. In addition, Razer also provides the option of RTX 4070 (140W), RTX 4080 (175W), and RTX 4090 (175W). All the variants of the Blade 16 ship with NVIDIA Studio drivers by default for creators.

The Blade 16 ships with 16GB or 32GB of DDR5 memory and 1TB or 2TB of M.2 SSD by default. However, you can upgrade it to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and 4TB storage.

Rest of the Specs

Feuling the new Razer Blade 16 is a 95.2Whr battery, and it ships with a 280W GaN power adapter. For audio, it has a quad-speaker array consisting of two tweeters and two sub-woofers. The FHD webcam has an IR sensor for Windows Hello authentication and a privacy shutter. For inputs, you get a per-key RGB N-key rollover keyboard with Razer Chroma and a Windows Precision touchpad.

Razer Blade Stealth 16 (2023) Specifications:

Design & Build: Unibody aluminum build, 9.61W x 13.98D x 0.60H-inches, 2.45 kg, Black with illuminated Razer logo
Display:
- IPS: 16″ QHD matte, 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits
- Mini LED:16″ FHD 240Hz / QHD 120Hz, 600nits / 100 nits
Resolution: QHD / FHD, 16:10 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Per-Key N-Key Rollover RGB keyboard (Razer Chroma),
Trackpad: Windows Precision drivers
Processor: 13th Intel Core i9-13950HX CPU, Raptor Lake, 24C/32T, 5.6GHz Max Boost Frequency
RAM: 16/32GB DDR5-5600 RAM in dual-channel (up to 64GB)
Storage: 1TB/2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (up to 4TB)
Graphics: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB DDR6, 175W TGP)
Audio: 4 Speakers + 2 Smart amps, 2 mic array
Battery: 4-cell 95.2 Watt-hours (6182mAh)
Power Supply: 280W GaN Power Adapter
Webcam: FHD IR camera, Privacy Shutter, Windows Hello certified
Connectivity: Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX211 802.11
I/O Ports: Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ,3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x UHS II SD card reader, 1x combined audio jack

Razer Blade 16 Price in Nepal and Availability

The new Blade 16 will be available for purchase through Razer’s official site from Q1 of 2023. The price starts at USD 2,699.99. It is not clear if it will be available in Nepal. We will update you with the exact specifications, features, official price, and availability if Razer Blade 16 launches in Nepal.

Razer Blade Series	Starting Price	Availability
Razer Blade 16 (2023)	USD 2700	Q1 2023

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020).

Acer Predator Helios 18 announced with 18-inch display, Raptor Lake processors

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January 8, 2023

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Acer Predator Helios 18 announced with 18-inch display, Raptor Lake processors

Acer Predator Helios is getting a big upgrade this year as the company has launched a new 18-inch variant. Like every Predator-line laptop, it packs top-shelf hardware, but in a not-so-portable form factor (at least not this time). So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Acer Predator Helios 18 in Nepal.

Acer Predator Helios 18 Overview:

Design, Display

To begin, the Helios 18 features a big 18-inch screen in various resolutions: WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) at 165 Hz, WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) at 165 Hz or 240 Hz, and WQXGA at 250 Hz with a mini LED screen. The latter has 1000 local dimming zones and is said to have three times the contrast ratio of standard displays. Regardless of the configuration, they all have a 16:10 aspect ratio and Nvidia Advanced Optimus support.

Similarly, the Helios series now has a new design that includes a simplified matte black chassis with clean edges and thinner bezels. And it’s quite heavy at 3.25 kilograms, which isn’t surprising for an 18-inch laptop. The keyboard has a per-key mini LED backlight with RGB lighting.

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Performance

On the performance front, the machine is loaded with the latest stuff from Intel and Nvidia. Users can choose between the Intel Core i9-13900HX and Core i7-13700HX CPUs. The GPU options, on the other hand, go all the way up to the GeForce RTX 4080. The RTX 40 series of GPUs enable DLSS 3, with up to a 4X performance boost in ray-traced games thanks to the new fourth-generation Tensor cores.

Keeping the components cool is a dual custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans and vector heat pipes. Likewise, its liquid metal thermal grease ensures even superior thermal performance. Memory options include up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 MHz RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.

Check out all the pricing and details of Acer Predator Helios laptops here

Others

Furthermore, for connectivity you get two Thunderbolt 4.0, an HDMI 2.1, an unspecified number of USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, a micro SD card slot, a Killer Wi-Fi 6 module, and a Killer Ethernet jack. It is powered by a 4-cell 90 Wh battery that refuels via a 330 Watt adapter.

Acer Predator Helios 18 Specifications:

Display: 18-inch IPS/min-LED, 165/240/250Hz
Resolution: WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600), WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200),
Processor: Up to Intel i9-13900HX
RAM: 32GB of DDR5 RAM (4800MHz)
Storage: 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Keyboard: Per-key mini LED backlight with RGB
Battery: 90 Wh Li-ion polymer
Power Supply: 330W adapter
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, 1x HDMI 2.1 port, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x Ethernet, 1x micro SD

Acer Predator Helios 18 Price in Nepal and Availability

The gaming behemoth will be available in EMEA and China in February, with prices starting at EUR 2,499 and CNY20,999, respectively. It will hit shelves at North American Stores in March for USD 1,650. We will update this article with the official price and buy links once the Acer Predator Helios 18 arrives in Nepal.

Gaming Laptop	Starting Price in the US (Official)	Availability
Acer Predator Helio 18	USD 1,650	March

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Acer Nitro 5 (12th Gen).

Lenovo announces laptop-inspired ThinkPhone by Motorola

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January 6, 2023

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Lenovo announces laptop-inspired ThinkPhone by Motorola

At the CES show, Lenovo and Motorola unveiled their first co-branded smartphone, the ThinkPhone by Motorola. As the name suggests, it is inspired by a ThinkPad laptop and even features Lenovo’s signature red button. In this section, we will go over the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Motorola Lenovo ThinkPhone in Nepal.

Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola Overview:

Design, Display

To begin with, the ThinkPhone by Motorola features a rugged yet unique design that resembles the recently released ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5. It’s made of an aramid fiber back panel which is claimed to be stronger than steel. And the device’s frame is built with aircraft-grade aluminum.

Likewise, the ThinkPhone is IP68 certified, meaning it can withstand being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for a half hour. It is also MIL-STD 810H certified, meaning it can withstand drops of up to 1.25 meters. The signature red button, we talked about earlier, is customizable to do different tasks.

On the front, you get a 6.6-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Motorola has also offered HDR 10+ support and the screen is guarded by Gorilla Glass Victus.

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Performance and Security

Inside, the smartphone is powered Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Agree, it’s not the latest but the 8+ Gen 1 is still one of the most powerful Android chipsets. It comes with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and the storage option includes offers of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB.

Lenovo has also included a comprehensive suite of security and support features to ensure the protection and manageability of the device. These features are all encompassed under the umbrella of ThinkShield, a hardware and software-based protection system.

Enterprise will appreciate the ability to easily deploy and manage a large number of ThinkPhones through the use of Zero Touch and device management solutions like Moto OEMConfig and Moto Device Manager. Likewise, Moto Secure, an app included on the phone, serves as a centralized hub for all things related to security and privacy on the device.

That’s not all, the ThinkPhone by Motorola also includes Moto KeySafe, a separate processor running on Android that adds an extra layer of security to protect sensitive data such as passwords, PINs, and cryptographic keys.

Cameras

The camera hardware on the Motorola ThinkPhone includes a 50MP f/1.8 main camera with PDAF and OIS. There’s also a 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide with Macro Vision, and a depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera with autofocus.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the smartphone is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. And don’t worry, you won’t have to go out and buy a separate wireless charger – one is included in the box! Moreover, it comes pre-loaded with apps like Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams.

Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola Specifications:

Build: Aramid fiber back, Aircraft-grade aluminum frames
Ingress Protection: IP68, MIL-STD 810H
Display: 6.6-inch OLED, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution: Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels), 20:9
Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256/512GB internal storage
Software & UI: Android 13
Security: ThinkShield, Moto OEMConfig, Moto Device Manager
Rear Camera: Triple;
– 50MP primary, OIS
– 13MP ultrawide
– Depth
Front Camera: 32MP (punch-hole cutout)
Security: Fingerprint scanner,
Battery: 5,000mAh, 68W wired charging, 15W wireless charging

Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola Price in Nepal and Availability

The smartphone will soon be available in the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Australia, and a few Asian countries. Lenovo, on the other hand, has yet to release the pricing details.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

Samsung announces SmartThings Station to elevate your smart home experience

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January 5, 2023

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Samsung announces SmartThings Station to elevate your smart home experience

At CES 2023, Samsung has unveiled a new product called the SmartThings Station. It’s a 2-in-1 device that allows you to easily control and manage all of your connected devices through a single interface. And also let you use it as a wireless charging pad. More about the Samsung SmartThings Station and its expected price in Nepal here.

Samsung SmartThings Station Overview:

The SmartThings Station is a device that aims to simplify the process of managing your smart home. It acts as a hub for all of your connected devices, allowing you to control and automate different aspects of your home environment from a single device.

Setting it up is quite easy and straightforward. When you first turn it on, a pop-up message will appear on your compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone, guiding you through the setup process. You can also use your smartphone or tablet to set up the device by scanning QR codes.

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Create suitable routines

One of the convenient features of this hub is the physical button, known as the Smart Button. Located at the hub’s pad, this button can be used to activate pre-programmed routines that control all of your smart home devices. Matter of fact, you can create these routines in the SmartThings app.

You could, for example, create a night routine that includes turning off lights, closing blinds, and lowering the temperature. It can then be activated via a quick tap of the Smart Button before going to bed.

The SmartThings Station can store up to three different routines, which can be activated by a short, long, or double press. And obviously, you can control your routines from afar by using the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet.

SmartThings Find

Furthermore, the smart hub can be used to track your device. If you can’t find a phone or other device that’s connected to your SmartThings hub, you can use the SmartThings Find feature to find it. You can simply double-press the button on the pad to enable it. And this will cause the connected device to ring, making it easier to find.

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Charging Pad

As aforementioned, the SmartThings station also functions as a charging pad, with a charging speed of 15W. You can even opt to receive notifications when the charging is complete.

Samsung SmartThings Station Price in Nepal and Availability

As for the pricing, it costs USD 60 and will be available in US and Korea in early 2023. We expect the price of the Samsung SmartThings Station to be NPR 4,999, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F04 goes official with MediaTek Helio P35, 5,000mAh battery

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January 4, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy F04 goes official with MediaTek Helio P35, 5,000mAh battery

Samsung has launched its latest F-series phone in India. The newly announced F04 is an entry-level largely based on the M04 launched last month. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy F04 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F04 Overview:

Design and Display

Samsung has built the Galaxy F04 around the 6.5-inch LCD screen. It is an HD+ panel with a waterdrop notch on top for the selfie camera. Since it’s a budget smartphone, it refreshes at the standard 60Hz and comes with noticeable bezels.

F04 has a textured back with two circular cutouts for the dual camera setup. Samsung calls it the “Gloss” design and it is available in two colors: Jade Purple and Opal Green. The main body is made of plastic and it is 9.1mm thick and weighs around 188 grams.

Performance and Memory

Samsung Galaxy F04 packs the MediaTek Helio P35. It is a 12nm octa-core processor announced back in 2018. Thus, it won’t be of much help for anything but normal day-to-day tasks. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Users can double the RAM using the virtual RAM feature. In addition, there is an option to expand the storage up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.

Camera

The dual-camera setup at the back of the Galaxy F04 is led by a 13MP primary sensor. Accompanying it is a 2MP depth sensor and a LED flash. There are options to shoot hyper-lapse videos, panoramas, and portraits inside the default camera app. Likewise, users get a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.

Rest of the specs

Samsung Galaxy F04 gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery. It has support for 15W charging via the Type-C port. The phone ships with Android 12 out of the box and Samsung has promised at least two years of Android updates.

Samsung Galaxy F04 Specifications:

Body: 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1mm, 188 gm
Display: 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD with Infinity-V notch
Processor: MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm)
Software & UI: Android 12 (One UI 4.1 Core)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Cameras:
- 13MP f/2.0 primary
- 2MP depth
Front: 5MP f/2.2 (notch)
Battery: 5,000mAh, 15W wired charging
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
Color Options: Jade Purple, Opal Green

Samsung Galaxy F04 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Galaxy F04 is priced at INR 7,499 (including the bank discounts) and will go on sale through Flipkart India from January 12. If it launches here, we expect the price of Samsung Galaxy F04 in Nepal to start at NPR 13,499.

Samsung Galaxy F04	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/64GB	INR 7,499	NPR 13,499

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and review of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

Intel announces 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” mobile processors with up to 24 cores

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January 4, 2023

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Intel announces 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” mobile processors with up to 24 cores

After impressing the PC industry with the 12th Gen desktop chips, Intel has just announced the mobile lineup of the Raptor Lake processors. The company has kickstarted CES 2023 with the announcement of the latest U-series, P-series, H-series, and HX-series of laptop processors— each series catering to a specific group. In this article, we will discuss the latest 13th Gen Raptor Lake Intel mobile processors in more detail.

Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake Mobile Processors

Like their desktop counterparts, the new Raptor Lake mobile processors are based on Intel’s latest hybrid architecture. Based on the now-matured Intel 7 process, they bring a combination of high-performing Performance cores (P-cores) and efficiency-first Efficient (E-cores). They work in tandem thanks to the Intel Thread Director, which works alongside the operating system (OS) to deploy the most appropriate core depending on the task at hand.

13th Gen Intel Core HX-series Mobile

At the top of the new Raptor Lake mobile hierarchy is the HX series. These are “desktop-level” processors for extreme-performance laptops. Out of the nine chips announced, the Core i9-13980HX stole the show. It is a 24-core chip, divided into 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores with the former supporting Intel Hyper-Threading. As a result, the total thread count is 32.

Intel has two more 24-core laptop processors: Core i9-13950HX and Core i9-13900Hx. They all share the same Core/Thread counts as well as the base frequencies of the Performance and Efficient clusters. However, the 12980HX edges past the other two with P-Core turbo and E-Core turbo at 5.6GHz and 4.0GHz, respectively. The i9-13950HX is a close second with the same E-Core Turbo but a lightly slower P-Core Turbo of 2.5GHz. Lastly, the Core i9-13900HX reaches Turbo frequencies of 3.9GHz and 5.4GHz for E-cores and P-cores, respectively.

13th Gen Intel Core HX-series SKUs

		i9-13980HX	i9-13950HX	i9-13900HX	i7-13850HX	i7-13700HX	i7-13650HX	i5-13600HX	i5-13500HX	i5-13450HX
Processor Cores		24	24	24	20	16	14	14	14	10
Number of P-cores		8	8	8	8	8	6	6	6	6
Number of E-cores		16	16	16	12	8	8	8	8	4
Total Processor Threads		32	32	32	28	24	20	20	20	16
Intel® Smart Cache (L3)		36MB	36MB	36MB	30MB	30MB	24MB	24MB	24MB	20MB
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)9	P-core	5.6	5.5	5.4	5.1	5.0	4.9	4.7	4.6	4.5
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)9	E-core	4.0	4.0	3.9	3.8	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.4
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	P-core	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.1	2.1	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	E-core	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8
Max Graphics Frequency (GHz)		1.65	1.65	1.65	1.60	1.55	1.55	1.50	1.50	1.45
Processor Graphics		32EU	32EU	32EU	32EU	32EU	16EU	32EU	16EU	16EU
DDR5 Frequency		5600	5600	5600	5600	4800	4800	4800	4800	4800
Processor Base Power (W)		55
Maximum Turbo Power (W)		157
Intel vPro® Eligible		–	Enterprise	–	Enterprise	–	–	Enterprise

There are six more options, divided evenly between Core i7 and Core i5. They max out at 30 cores (8P+12E/28T) and 24 cores (6P+8E/20T), respectively.

Moreover, the HX series brings support for DDR5-5600 and DDR4-3200 RAM. You can pair with up to 128GB of RAM using the 4 DIMM slots in a 2DPC arrangement. The new HX series also supports XMP3.0 dynamic overclocking. Likewise, there is support for PCIe 5.0 x16, Intel Killer Wi-Fi, 6E, and Bluetooth LE Audio. There are no built-in Thunderbolt controllers, but OEMs can add up to 2 discrete controllers if they want to. That aside, the desktop-level Raptor Lake HX-series support up to 14 USB 2 and 10 USB 3 ports.

13th Gen Intel Core H-series Mobile

A step below the high-end HX series is the H series. These are not desktop-grade and are meant for more traditional performance-seeking laptop users. They max out 14 cores, with 6 intended for heavy workloads and the rest for background tasks. There are six processors with this Cores/Thread count, with the Intel Core i9-13900HK leading the line. It is the only 13th Gen H-series SKU with support for CPU overclocking and Intel vPro Essentials.

13th Gen Intel Core H-series SKUs

		i9-13900HK10	i9-13905H11	i9-13900H	i7-13800H	i7-13705H11	i7-13700H	i7-13620H	i5-13600H	i5-13505H11	i5-13500H	i5-13420H
Processor Cores		14	14	14	14	14	14	10	12	12	12	8
Number of P-cores		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	4	4	4
Number of E-cores		8	8	8	8	8	8	4	8	8	8	4
Total Processor Threads		20	20	20	20	20	20	16	16	16	16	12
Intel® Smart Cache (L3)		24MB	24MB	24MB	24MB	24MB	24MB	24MB	18MB	18MB	18MB	12MB
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)12	P-core	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.2	5.0	5.0	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.6
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)12	E-core	4.1	4.1	4.1	4.0	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.4
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	P-core	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.8	2.6	2.6	2.1
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	E-core	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	2.1	1.9	1.9	1.5
Max Graphics Frequency (GHz)		1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.45	1.45	1.40
Processor Graphics		96EU	96EU	96EU	96EU	96EU	96EU	64EU	80EU	80EU	80EU	48EU
LPDDR5 Frequency13		6400	6400	6400	6400	6400	6400	5200	6400	6400	6400	5200
Processor Base Power (W)		45
Maximum Turbo Power (W)		115							95
Intel vPro® Eligible		Essentials	–	Enterprise	Enterprise	–	Essentials	–	Enterprise	–	Essentials	–

One of the key factors differentiating the H-series (and the P and U series) from the HX-series is the readily available Thunderbolt 4 controllers and support for LPDDR4x and LPDDR5x RAM on the former. In addition, it brings support for up to 4 USB 2, 10 USB 3, and 2 SATA 3.0 ports.

13th Gen Intel Core P and U series Mobile

The remaining Intel’s 12th Gen Raptor Lake mobile processors are meant to go into thin and light notebooks. Of the two, the U-series prioritizes portable form factor, while the P-series is for those who want that extra bit of performance as well. Thus, P-series processors usually have higher base and turbo TDPs than their U-series counterparts. They also offer better vPro compatibility for enterprise-level mobile solutions.

P-series SKUs

		i7-1370P	i7-1360P	i5-1350P	i5-1340P
Processor Cores		14	12	12	12
Number of P-cores		6	4	4	4
Number of E-cores		8	8	8	8
Total Processor Threads		20	16	16	16
Intel® Smart Cache (L3)		24MB	18MB	12MB	12MB
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)¹²	P-core	5.2	5.0	4.7	4.6
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)¹²	E-core	3.9	3.7	3.5	3.4
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	P-core	1.9	2.2	1.9	1.9
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	E-core	1.4	1.6	1.4	1.4
Max Graphics Frequency (GHz)		1.50	1.50	1.50	1.45
Processor Graphics		96EU	96EU	80EU	80EU
Processor Base Power (W)		28
Maximum Turbo Power (W)		64
Intel vPro® Eligible		Enterprise	Essentials	Enterprise	Essentials

U-series SKUs

		i7-1365U	i7-1355U	i5-1345U	i5-1335U	i5-1334U	i3-1315U	i3-1305U	Intel® Processor U300
Processor Cores		10	10	10	10	10	6	5	5
Number of P-cores		2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Number of E-cores		8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4
Total Processor Threads		12	12	12	12	12	8	6	6
Intel® Smart Cache (L3)		12MB	12MB	12MB	12MB	12MB	10MB	10MB	8MB
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)	P-core	5.2	5.0	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.4
Max Turbo Frequency (GHz)	E-core	3.9	3.7	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.3
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	P-core	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.6	1.2
Processor Base Frequency (GHz)	E-core	1.3	1.2	1.2	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	0.9
Max Graphics Frequency (GHz)		1.30	1.30	1.25	1.25	1.25	1.25	1.25	1.10
Processor Graphics		96EU	96EU	80EU	80EU	80EU	64EU	64EU	48EU
LPDDR5 Frequency13		6400	6400	6400	6400	5200	5200	5200	5200
Processor Base Power (W)		15
Maximum Turbo Power (W)		55
Intel vPro® Eligible		Enterprise	Essentials	Enterprise	Essentials	Essentials	–	–	–

Intel N-series Mobile

Intel has shut down the Pentium and Celeron lineup and will use N-series branding for entry-level processors moving forward. The new N-series processors are also based on the Intel 7 process but feature only Efficient cores. It is further categorized into Intel Processor and Intel Core i3 N-series processor. The former caps out at 4 cores, while the latter takes the count up to 8. They bring the new Intel UHD iGPU with 32 execution units, AV1 decoding, and HW acceleration

13th Gen Intel N Series Mobile Block Diagram

Intel Core i3 N-series SKUs

	Intel® Core™ i3-N305	Intel® Core™ i3-N300
Max Turbo Frequency	Up to 3.8 GHz	Up to 3.8 GHz
Number of Processor Cores/Threads	8/8	8/8
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Number of Memory Channels	1	1
Memory Type	LPDDR5 4800 MT/s DDR5 4800 MT/s DDR4 3200 MT/s	LPDDR5 4800 MT/s DDR5 4800 MT/s DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max Graphics Frequency	Up to 1.25 GHz	Up to 1.25 GHz
Processor Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
Graphics Execution Units	32	32
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15W	7W

Intel Processor SKUs

	Intel® Processor N200	Intel® Processor N100
Max Turbo Frequency	Up to 3.7 GHz	Up to 3.4 GHz
Number of Processor Cores/Threads	4/4	4/4
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Number of Memory Channels	1	1
Memory Type	LPDDR5 4800 MT/s DDR5 4800 MT/s DDR4 3200 MT/s	LPDDR5 4800 MT/s DDR5 4800 MT/s DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max Graphics Frequency	Up to 750 MHz	Up to 750 MHz
Processor Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
Graphics Execution Units	32	24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6W	6W

Meanwhile, check out our comparison between Intel i7-12700K and i7-11700K.

Entry-level Poco C50 goes official with MediaTek A22, 13MP camera

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January 3, 2023

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Entry-level Poco C50 goes official with MediaTek A22, 13MP camera

After teasing the phone for weeks, Poco has finally launched the C50 today at an event in India. It takes on last year’s C40 as the brand’s latest entry-level phone. Here, we will discuss the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the new Poco C50 in Nepal.

Poco C50 Overview:

Design and Display

Like most of Poco’s launches post its spin-off from Xiaomi, the C50 is not an entirely new product. The phone is hugely based on the Redmi A1/A1+ that you can buy in Nepal. It is not that hard to figure out, given the close resemblance between the C50 and A1 series.

Poco C50 has an all-plastic build with a 9.09mm thickness and a weight of 192 grams. The back of the device, along with the corners, are curved for an ergonomic grip. Moreover, the rear panel has a leather-like texture, adding a bit of premium touch.

Over on the front, Poco has included a big 6.52-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. It is an HD+ screen with a 120Hz touch-sampling rate.

Performance and Memory

Inside, Poco C50 comes with the Helio A22 chipset, which is almost half a decade old. What is more disappointing is that it is a quad-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 2.0GHz. For context, the JLQ JR510 on the C40 features two quad-core clusters of more capable Cortex-A55 cores — clocked at 1.5GHz and 2.0GHz, respectively.

That aside, Poco C50 ships with up to 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The latter is expandable up to 512GB by inserting a microSD card.

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Camera

The squarish camera module with rounded corners is reminiscent of the Mi 11 series. However, the camera hardware is nowhere near the same. On the Poco C50, we get a modest dual-camera setup consisting of an 8MP primary sensor and a depth sensor. Likewise, you get a 5MP selfie camera housed by the notch.

Rest of the specs

Foco C50 comes with a 5,000mAh battery pack and supports 10W charging. Given the entry-level specs, Poco C50 ships with Android 12 Go. You get a physical fingerprint scanner on the back for biometric login.

Poco C50 Specifications:

Dimensions: 164.9 x 76.45 x 9.09mm; 192 grams
Display: 6.52-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution, 120Hz touch sampling rate
Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22 (12nm)
Memory: 2/32GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 32GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable up to 512GB)
Software & UI: Android 12 Go Edition
Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
– 8MP f/2.0 primary lens
– Depth sensor
Front Camera: 5MP (water-drop)
Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
Biometric: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Accelerometer
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, 4G VoLTE
Color Options: Country Green, Royal Blue

Poco C50 Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

The price of the Poco C50 in India is INR 6,499 for the base 2/32GB and INR 7,299 for the 3/32GB variant. However, the price starts at INR 6,249 as part of the first sale on January 10 through Flipkart. We expect the price of Poco C50 to start at NPR 11,999 when it launches in Nepal.

Poco C50	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
2/32GB	INR 6,499	NPR 11,999
3/32GB	INR 7,299	NPR 13,499

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi A1 [Nepali Video]

Samsung unveils Odyssey Neo G9 as the World’s first Dual UHD Gaming monitor

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January 3, 2023

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Samsung unveils Odyssey Neo G9 as the World’s first Dual UHD Gaming monitor

At the ongoing CES 2023, Samsung has just announced the latest update to its monitor lineup. The 2023 lineup of Samsung monitors brings new additions to the Odyssey Gaming, ViewFinity, and Smart series. In this article, we will discuss the newly announced Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, Odyssey OLED G9, ViewFinity S9, and Smart Monitor M8 monitors in detail, including the official specifications, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Odyssey Neo G9: World’s First Dual UHD Gaming Monitor

Let’s start with the main highlight of the event. The newly announced Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the world’s first Dual UHD gaming monitor. Last year’s Odyssey Neo G8 was the world’s first 4K 240Hz panel, and its successor has now taken the resolution up a notch while keeping the high refresh rate intact. Talking about the new Neo G9, it boasts a staggering 7680 x 2160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio.

It is a 57” Quantum mini LED screen with a 1000R curvature. Brightness is not an issue here since the monitor has VESA Display HDR 1000 specifications. Likewise, Samsung has used a matte display to reduce the inconvenience caused by reflections of surrounding light on the screen.

In terms of connectivity, Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the world’s first monitor with DisplayPort 2.1 support. The new standard has almost double the transfer rate of the DisplayPort 1.4 found in most commercial solutions. In addition, the DisplayPort 2.1 compatibility on the Odyssey Neo G9 facilitates lossless Display Stream Compression for transport without distortion.

Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor

Next up, we have the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor. It is the successor to the Odyssey OLED G8 — Samsung’s first OLED Gaming monitor first announced at the IFA 2022. The Odyssey OLED G9 brings a major improvement in the display size. While its predecessor had a 32” panel, the OLED G9 now rocks a 49” diagonal screen size. Furthermore, it sports dual-quad-HD resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio. The quantum dot OLED screen has a 1800R curvature and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Moreover, it refreshes 240 times a second and boasts a 0.1ms response rate.

Thanks to the integrated Samsung Gaming Hub, users can stream games from Xbox and NVIDIA GeForce Now without the hassle of getting an external console or downloading games. In addition, you can enjoy content from streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video through the pre-installed Smart Hub.

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ViewFinity S9: For Content Creators

New to this year’s Samsung ViewFinity series, which caters to content creators is ViewFinity S9. It is a 27” display with a 5K resolution of 5120 x 2880 pixels. The flat screen covers 99% of the DCI-P3 coverage and boasts an average Delta E≤1 color accuracy.

Samsung ViewFinity S9 has a built-in Color Calibration Engine to ensure precise color and brightness. Moreover, users can control screen settings such as white balance, Gamma, and RGO color balance using the Samsung Smart Calibration application.

Users can connect devices to the ViewFinity S9 monitors through the USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports provided. They can even attend video conferences with clients thanks to the 4K SlimFit camera on the top of the monitor.

Smart Monitor M8

Finally, we have the Samsung Smart Monitor M8, which is the one to get if you want a monitor to cover productivity, entertainment, and lifestyle. This year, Samsung has added a new 27” option to the existing 32” model. Both variants have 4K resolution and are available in four colors: Daylight Blue, Spring Green, Sunset Pink, and Warm White.

Samsung Monitor M8 now has a height-adjustable stand with tilt support. You can also rotate the screen 90° if you are reading and doing something that requires a lot of vertical scrolling. Likewise, M8 has VESA mount compatibility.

As expected, users can use the Smart Monitor M8 has a smart hub to control compatible smart home appliances. SmartThings and Smart Hub have been updated with a new type of control that doesn’t need a remote. Samsung has even promised compliance with Matter and Home Connectivity Alliance standards this year.

Smart Monitor M8 has a new My content feature that shows users’ personalized info when it detects a registered phone when on standby mode. The SlimFit camera is also updated to support 2K resolution, and the monitor now has Samsung Knox encryption to protect personal files and data.

Samsung Monitor Lineup 2023 Price and Availability

Although Samsung has showcased its monitor lineup at the ongoing CES (2023), it’s not clear when they will hit the market. We will update this article with the price and availability if any of the new products from the Samsung monitor lineup (2023) makes their way to Nepal.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the HP Envy x360 13 (2022).

Honor unveils Band 7 with AMOLED display, 14-days battery life

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January 3, 2023

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Honor unveils Band 7 with AMOLED display, 14-days battery life

Honor has launched its latest fitness wearable, the Honor Band 7 in China. Successor to the Band 6, it features similar specifications and features as the Huawei Band 7 that is already available in Nepal. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Honor Band 7 in Nepal.

Honor Band 7 Overview:

Body

The Honor Band 7 has a design that is similar to its predecessor. In other words, it has a rectangular dial encased in a high-gloss metal frame and a silicon wristband for a comfortable and secure fit. The display measures 1.47 inches and is protected by 2.5D glass.

It is an AMOLED screen with 282 PPI for clear and vibrant visuals. Honor has provided a side button for control. The wearable is available in three different colors: Rose Pink, Cedar Blue, and Magic Night Black.

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Features

The Honor Band 7 includes all of the standard health-tracking features that one would expect from a fitness band. It uses an accelerometer, gyroscope, and optical heart rate sensors to enable features health monitoring features like continuous blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking.

Similarly, the band supports over 96 sports modes, 11 of which are professional modes for tracking your regular fitness activities. It is also water resistant to 5ATM standards. The Honor Sports App allows you to view all of your health metrics in great detail. The app also employs AI to provide insights into your overall health. The band supports Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.

Others

Furthermore, the Band 7 is said to have a battery life of more than 14 days with normal use. However, under heavy usage, the run-time drops to 10 days. It charges magnetically at a speed of 5V/1A.

Honor Band 7 Specifications:

Body: 43.35 x 26 x 9.99 mm, 16gm (without strap)
Strap: Removable silicone straps
Display: 1.47″ AMOLED panel, 2.5D curved glass, 282 PPI
Control: Touch, swipe, side button
Connection: Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)
Compatible with: Android 9.0 and above, iOS 11.0 and above
IP Rating: 5 ATM water-resistance (up to 50m)
Sensors: Acceleration, Gyroscope, Optical heart rate
Sports Mode: 96+
Companion App: Honor Sports
Battery: Up to 14 days of endurance
Charger: Proprietary Magnetic charger

Honor Band 7 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Band 7 is launched in China for CNY 249 and it will officially go on sale on January 6. We expect the price of Honor Band 7 to be NPR 5,999, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Fitness Band	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Honor Band 7	CNY 249	NPR 5,999

Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best budget fitness tracker.

E-commerce platform Hukut opens its first experience store at Hetauda

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January 2, 2023

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E-commerce platform Hukut opens its first experience store at Hetauda

Hukut, an eCommerce platform in Nepal, has announced the opening of its first experience store outside the valley in Hetauda. Situated at a prime location in the city, the store will provide customers with the opportunity to try out and purchase a wide range of products in person, rather than just online. More about the Hukut Experience store here.

Hukut Store Overview:

While there are several eCommerce platforms in Nepal, only a few are solely focused on meeting the growing demand for gadgets and electronic products in general. Hukut was founded to fill this market gap by allowing users to easily find and purchase all electronic products in one convenient location.

Hukut Store's Website — Image: Hukut’s Website

And since its establishment in 2021, it has quickly become a leading player in the online shopping market in Nepal. With its user-friendly website and wide range of products from different brands, it has gained a reputation for offering customers a convenient and hassle-free shopping experience.

It’s primarily an online-first brand, but the company has an experience store at its main office in Mid-Baneshwor. And with the goal of expanding its reach, Hukut has now opened its first experience store outside of Kathmandu valley in Hetauda.

Mr. Saphal Adhikari, Managing Director at Hukut says “The new experience store in Hetauda represents an exciting new chapter for Hukut as it expands its reach and offers customers even more ways to shop.”

Hukut Store Hetauda

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Located at Ajar Amar Road in Hetauda, this new development will allow local customers to get a more personalized and interactive shopping experience. This is especially beneficial for those who want to get an in-hand experience of the product before making a purchase. While the store is not large in terms of space, it is said to offer a diverse selection of gadgets, ensuring that customers can find what they need.

“We are committed to bringing the Hukut experience to as many customers as possible. Experience stores are the future of retail, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this trend in Nepal”, says Mr. Adhikari.

Customer satisfaction

Hukut also claims to prioritize customer satisfaction above everything else. The brand is committed to ensuring that all of the products sold through its online and offline platforms are genuine. For this, Hukut is working closely with authorized distributors of various brands in the country. This ensures that the customers will receive products at genuine prices, as well as gives the assurance of VAT bills and warranties.

Hukut has also been one of the affiliate partners of Gagdetbyte since its establishment. And we have worked with the company to offer exclusive deals and discounts to our audience. We are excited to continue this partnership for years to come.

Hukut Store Location

Being an online-centric brand, Hukut’s presence is country-wide. And, the company ships the products to all locations in Nepal. Additionally, Hukut offers coupon discounts redeemable on its website time and again. As a result, customers can get better deals when making an online purchase.

For those, who want an in-hand experience of products, customers can visit their experience store at:

Prachin Galli, Mid Baneshwor-10, Kathmandu
Ajar Amar Road ( Nabil bank Building ), Hetauda-4, Hetauda

The company official says this is just the beginning, and Hukut’s Experience Store will be expanded to other locations throughout Nepal in the near future.