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HP Spectre x360 14 with 3:2 OLED touch panel launched in Nepal

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July 24, 2022

HP Spectre x360 14 with 3:2 OLED touch panel launched in Nepal

HP refreshed its Spectre X360 laptop series with a taller 3:2 and other hardware specs. The laptop is finally available in the Nepali market. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, official price, and availability of the HP Spectre x360 14 in Nepal.

HP Spectre x360 14 Overview:

Design and Display

As mentioned earlier, the biggest highlight of the HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14 is its display. HP finally listened to the users and gave them the 3:2-inch screen with extra vertical space. Despite the Spectre x360 14 moniker, the display measures just 13.5-inch.

This laptop comes in two display options: WUXGA+ IPS (1920 x 1280) and 3K2K OLED (3000 x 2000). Both are edge-to-edge touch panels with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT.

The OLED panel boasts 100% DCI-P3 coverage but with just 400 nits of brightness. On the other hand, the IPS screen has 100% sRGB coverage.

HP Spectre x360 14 supports Adaptive Color technology that adapts the screen’s color and brightness based on the ambiance. Furthermore, the in-house Display Control automatically adjusts the screen’s color accuracy depending on the app that you are using.

Performance and Memory

Over on the inside, HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14 packs the 11th Gen Intel core processors. You can choose between Intel Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7. Both are quad-core processors, but the Core i7 variant boasts higher boost clock speeds and larger L3 cache.

Since none of the variants offer discrete graphics, you will have to do with the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. As for memory, the laptop comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD.

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Rest of the Specs

Fueling the laptop is a 66 Wh Li-ion battery, and HP ships the laptop with a 65W Type-C adapter. You get two Thunderbolt 4 (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4), a SuperSpeed USB Type-A port, and a headphone/microphone jack connectivity.

HP Spectre x360 14 boasts a quad-speaker setup with Audio by Bang & Olufsen and HP Audio Boost. Upfront there is a 720p HD camera with dual-array microphones. The camera even has an IR sensor for Windows Hello biometrics.

HP Spectre x360 14 Specifications:

Display:
- WUXGA+: 13.5-inches IPS panel Multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, 100% NTSC color gamut, 1000 nits, HP Sure View, BrightView
- 3K2K: 13.5-inches OLED panel Multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 400 nits, HP Sure View, BrightView
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake CPU Core i5-1135G7 / Core i7-1165G7
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4z RAM @3733MHz
Storage: up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics: Intel Irix Xe (integrated)
Audio: Stereo speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost
Battery: 4-cell 66 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
Power Supply: 65W Type-C AC adapter
Webcam: HP True Vision 720p HD IR camera with camera shutter, dual-array microphones
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth 5.0
I/O ports: 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort 1.4 / HP Sleep and Charge), 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x 3.5mm mic/headphone jack, 1x Micro SD card reader

HP Spectre x360 14 Price in Nepal

The price of HP Spectre x360 in Nepal starts at 230,000 for the Core i5 variant with WUXGA+ screen, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. You can also opt for the Core i7 variant, which costs Rs. 320,000 in Nepal but comes with an OLED screen and double the RAM and storage.

HP Spectre x360 14	Price in Nepal	Availability
WUXGA+ Touch, Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Rs. 230,000	Hukut
3K2K Touch OLED, Intel i5-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	Rs. 320,000	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our review of the HP Envy x360 13 (2020).

HP Victus 16 with with 11th Gen Intel CPUs now available in Nepal

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HP Victus 16 with with 11th Gen Intel CPUs now available in Nepal

Alongside refreshing the Omen series, HP also announced Victus—a new lineup of affordable gaming laptops—a while ago. Intel variants of the laptop is now available in Nepal, adding to the pre-existing Ryzen models. Let us discuss the specs, features, and more of the HP Victus 16 as well as its price in Nepal.

HP Victus 16 Overview:

Victus by HP is a new lineup of gaming laptops that will complement the existing Omen range of notebooks. HP is basically looking to make gaming more accessible to players that aren’t able to invest in high-end laptops quite yet. For the time being, there’s only one entry in this series.

Design and Display

Here, the Victus 16 borrows heavily from the Omen lineup in terms of design. It comes with sharp edges and a clean look. The Victus logo can be seen in a number of places, including underneath the panel, at the back, and on the speaker grills.

The laptop flaunts a 16.1-inch screen with up to a QHD resolution. In addition, the screen has a refresh rate of 165Hz, 300 nits brightness, EyeSafe low-blue light safety, and 100% sRGB color coverage. However, the one available in Nepal has a 60Hz FHD panel with 250 nits brightness.

Check complete details of HP Victus l aptops here

Performance

In terms of performance, the high-end configurations include Intel Core i7-11800H or AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor. Likewise, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and AMD Radeon RX 5500M are among the GPU choices. The company is using a 5-way airflow with a 4-heatpipe configuration for more efficient heat dissipation.

Meanwhile, check out all the specs and prices of HP Victus 15 laptops in Nepal

Similarly, the Victus 16 that’s available here is powered by Ryzen 5 5600H CPU and Radeon RX 5500M GPU with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM. To note, the RX 5500M is comparable to NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650/Ti.

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On the storage front, this gaming laptop comes with up to 1TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD, dual SSDs in RAID 0 config, or Intel Optane memory. This is paired with up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 memory, It uses the Omen font on the keyboard, as well as dedicated keys for the Omen Gaming Hub, power, and calculator.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, wireless networking solutions here include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2. The laptop has one USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), two USB Type-A, one RJ45 (LAN), one combo audio jack with DTS: X Ultra, one Mini DisplayPort, one HDMI 2.1, and one USB Type-C port in terms of I/O ports.

HP Victus 16 Specifications:

Display: 16.1-inch IPS, Up to 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
Resolution: Up to QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Keyboard: Full-size keyboard with NumPad
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Graphics: Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500M
RAM: Up to 32GB of DDR4-3200
Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Dual SSDs in RAID 0, or Intel Optane
Audio: Bang & Olufsen tuned dual speakers
Battery: 4-cell 70 Wh Li-ion polymer
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.2
Color Options: Mica Silver, Performance Blue, Ceramic White
I/O Ports: 1x USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A, 1x RJ45, 1x AC Smart pin, 1x combo audio jack, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB Type-C, (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)

HP Victus 16 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of HP Victus 16 (2021) in Nepal is NPR 125,000. This gets you AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU, Radeon RX 5500M GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 60Hz FHD display. You can buy HP Victus 16 in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.

HP Victus 16	Price in Nepal	Availability
60Hz, Ryzen 5 5600H, RX 5500M, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD	NPR 125,000	Hukut Store
144Hz, Intel i7-11800H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM 512GB SSD	NPR 190,000	Hukut Store
144Hz, Intel i7-11800H, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM 256GB SSD	NPR 230,000	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our review of HP Omen 15 (2021).

HP Monitors Price in Nepal 2022 [Updated]

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HP Monitors Price in Nepal 2022 [Updated]

Following the recent announcement about its plans, HP has launched a bunch of monitors in Nepal. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, and official price list of all the HP monitors available in Nepal.

HP Monitors Price in Nepal (Summary)

Monitor Model	Price in Nepal
HP M22f	Rs. 23,000
HP M24f	Rs. 29,000
HP M24fwa	Rs. 33,000
HP M27f	Rs. 36,000
HP M27fwa	Rs. 45,300
HP M32f	Rs. 47,000
HP M27fq	Rs. 50,000

1. HP M22f

The HP M22f is a budget-friendly 21-inch Full HD monitor. According to HP, the monitor is made of 85 percent recycled material. Anyway, the screen employed here is an IPS panel with a viewing angle of 178 degrees and a color gamut of 99 percent sRGB. There’s also AMD FreeSync compatibility, which reduces screen tearing and stuttering.

HP M22f offers a maximum brightness of 300nits. It has a 75hz refresh rate and a 5ms GtG response time. HP has included one HDMI 1.4 port and one VGA port on the monitor.

HP M22f Specifications:

Display: 21.5″, IPS, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Ports: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 23,000
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2. HP M24f

The HP M24f, like the M22f, has a recycled material build, an IPS display, and AMD FreeSync support. The screen is slightly larger at 23.8-inch, and the bezels are quite narrow on this device. It also has HP’s EyeSafe Certification, which protects against blue-light without affecting color accuracy. Furthermore, the stand features a pass-through to eliminate cord clutter. In terms of I/O, there’s one VGA and one HDMI 1.4 port.

HP M24f Specifications:

Display: 23.8″, IPS, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Ports: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 29,000
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3. HP 24fwa

The HP 24fwa shares the majority of its specs with the M24f. The sole difference between these two is in the audio front with the M24fwa featuring built-in stereo speakers.

HP M24fwa Specifications:

Display: 23.8″, IPS, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nitsd
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Audio: Built-in speakers (2x 2W)
Ports: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,000
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4. HP M27f

Moving on, as the name suggests the HP M27f is a 27-inch monitor with Full HD resolution. Like the entries above, it brings a 75Hz refresh rate support with 5ms GtG response time and AMD FreeSync to prevent screen tearing. You are also getting the same 85% recycled material build. Though, in comparison to the models above, the M27f includes two HDMI 1.4 ports.

HP M27f Specifications:

Display: 27″, IPS, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Ports: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 36,000
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5. HP M27fwa

As with the M24fwa, the ‘wa’ variant of the M27f includes a built-in dual speaker configuration with 2W output. The rest of the parameters remain unchanged from the HP M27f.

HP M27fwa Specifications:

Display: 27″, IPS, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Audio: Built-in speakers (2x 2W)
Ports: 1x VGA, 2x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 45,300
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6. HP M32f

Likewise, the M32f is a 32-inch monitor with a similar design. This VA display features a contrast ratio of 3000:1, a response time of 7ms GtG, and a peak brightness of 300 nits. The monitor weighs around 5.09 kg and has a thickness of 40mm. It also makes use of the pass-through in the stand for cable management.

HP M32f Specifications:

Display: 31.5”, 16:9, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 3000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 7ms GtG (with overdrive)
Ports: 1x VGA, 2x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 47,000
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7. HP M27fq

The M27fq is the premium of the bunch with a 27” QHD display meaning the screen natively supports 4K resolution. This is an IPS panel with 99% sRGB color gamut and HP’s EyeSafe certification to prevent eye fatigue. As a result, it can be a viable alternative for content creators seeking a high-res monitor.

Furthermore, this is a tilt-adjustable screen, allowing you to pick the optimal viewing angle for your monitor. The M27fq has one Displayport 1.2 and two HDMI 1.4 connectors for wired connectivity. Both of them provide HDCP support.

HP M27fq Specifications:

Display: 27”, 16:9, QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Display features: AMD FreeSync, EyeSafe Certification, Anti-glare
Brightness: 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)
Ports: 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (with HDCP support), 2x HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP support)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 50,000
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Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” kicks off with exciting deals, discounts & giveaway

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One of the biggest online e-commerce platforms, Daraz is back with a new promotional campaign. Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” (2022) is here with several sales, deals, and discounts, which we will be discussing in detail in this article.

Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” 2022 Overview:

One Rupee Game

Daraz One Rupee Game is back again, this time with three new prizes. If you are not familiar with the concept, Daraz One Rupee Game gives users the chance to take home their preferred prize for just Rs. 1. This time around, Daraz is offering Pro Art Materials, NIU Classic Helmets, and Highground Adventure pack.

A user can win up to 1 SKU of each product on grabs. To participate, all you need to do is go to the One Rupee Game section of the Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” (2022) and order the product available with prepayment with Debit/Credit cards or e-wallets.

Add to Cart

Similar to One Rupee Game, Add to Gart has been a staple of Daraz’s promotional sales and campaigns. Under this campaign, customers get a chance to win discount vouchers of up to Rs. 5,000 just by adding their favorite item to the cart.

Mega Giveaway

Under the latest Mega Giveaway campaign, Daraz has collaborated with Turkish Airlines to provide a round trip to Turkey for a lucky couple. Any customer that has ordered a product using the pre-payment option will be eligible for the giveaway.

Free Delivery

Daraz is also offering Free Delivery services till the 31st of July. But for your order to be eligible for free delivery, it must meet or surpass the minimum purchase amount set by the seller.

Brand Partner Discounts

Throughout the Mahabachat Bazaar (2022), users will be able to get discounts of up to 60% by shopping with Daraz brand partners. There are three categories of brand partners for Daraz’s latest sales:

Diamond: Apple, Philips, NIU, Aamayra Fashion House
Platinum Partners: Erke, Lotto, Konka, CG Digital, Masala Beads, Q&U Furniture
Gold Partners: Converse, Anker, Kadence Nepal, Rohto Mentholatum, Beardo, JeansWest, Lyon Beauty, Juas

Bank Partners Discounts

In addition to the discounts offered by various sellers and brand partners, users can even get discounts on payments using debit and credit cards. You can get up to 12% (up to Rs, 1,500) and 10% discount (up to Rs. 1,000) using credit and debit cards, respectively.

This offer is valid for cards from Nepal Investment, Sanima, NCC, Jyoti Bikash, Machapuchchhre, Bank of Kathmandu, Muktinath, and Nepal Bank.

Major Tech Deals on Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” 2022

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020)

Though Apple has already released its successor, 2020’s MacBook Air still is a solid laptop for its price. Now you can get it for Rs. 161,999 from the Apple-authorized seller with 1-year breakage/liquid damage insurance included. You can further bring the cost down by 7,000 using discount vouchers.

Acer Extensa 15

If you are looking for a cheaper Windows notebook, the Acer Extensa is worth looking at. For Rs.79,990, you are getting a laptop with 11th Gen Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. Furthermore, you can get additional discounts of up to 5,000 using vouchers.

DJI Mavic Mini (Fly More Combo)

Priced at Rs. 65,000, DJI Mavic Mini is already among the cheapest consumer-grade drone available in Nepal. And you can get it even cheaper by using discount vouchers and pre-payment offers.

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini

Moving on, you can now get the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini smartwatch for under Rs. 10,000 under the Daraz “Machabachat Bazaar” (2022) campaign. The watch comes with a 1.55” AMOLED panel, aluminum case, wide range of health and fitness tracking, along with dual-satellite GPS tracking. Using the discount voucher, you can take home the GTS 2 Mini for just Rs. 8,999.

Huawei Band 6

Another fitness tracker that we think is worth checking out is the Huawei Band 6. Initially launched for 9,490, it is now available for a discounted price of Rs. 6,499. You might be able to get it cheaper using discount vouchers and prepayment offers.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is currently the cheapest smartphone from the South Korean smartphone brand. Under the new Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar”, you are getting a flat discount of Rs. 4,99 on the Rs. 12,499 market price of the 2/32GB variant.

Della Smart Android TV (32” FHD)

Finally, we have the 32” FHD Android TV from Della. The TV has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage and can connect to Wi-Fi.

Daraz “Mahabachat Bazaar” 2022 Duration

Daraz’s latest sales campaign has started today (July 24) and will last till July 31. You can learn more about the campaign from its official site.

Honor Pad 8 goes official with 2K display, octa speaker setup

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July 22, 2022

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Honor Pad 8 goes official with 2K display, octa speaker setup

Honor has launched its new budget-friendly tablet, the Honor Pad 8, in China. The tablet competes with the likes of Oppo Pad Air and Xiaomi Pad 5. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Honor Pad 8 in Nepal.

Honor Pad 8 Overview:

Design and Display

The Honor Pad 8 features a design language similar to many Android tablets out there. The back is made of anodized aluminum, weighing about 520 grams. Its 6.9mm thickness is also in line with the competition.

The Pad 8 is equipped with a 12-inch 2K LCD on the front. It has narrow 7.2mm bezels, which is a good viewing experience when paired with the 10:6 aspect ratio. However, it lacks a high 120Hz refresh rate like the Xiaomi Pad 5.

The display also has TUV Rheinland hardware-level low blue light, no flicker, and eye protection certification.

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Performance

Here, the performance is handled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor. Honor has limited the storage option to only 128GB. Nonetheless, it is available in 3 RAM variants: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB.

The Honor Pad 8 runs MagicUI 6.1, based on Android 12. It comes with multi-screen collaboration, an application split screen, and a new Smart desktop experience.

Camera

The optics on the Honor Pad 8 are handled by a single 5MP shooter on the back. Likewise, the front bezel houses a 5MP sensor for selfies and video conferences.

Rest of the specs

Another highlight of the tablet is the presence of 8 speakers with 8.8cc sound chambers. Out of them, 4 units offer treble, and the other 4 work on bass. Honor also offers DTS:X support alongside its Honor Histen sound effects.

The pad is powered by a 7,250mAh battery capable of 22.5W fast charging. Furthermore, Honor sells a detachable keyboard for the Pad 8, which also supports stylus input.

Honor Pad 8 Specifications:

Dimensions: 278.54 x 174.06 x 6.9mm, 520gm
Display: 12-inch IPS LCD, 60Hz refresh rate, 350 nits, 195 PPI
Resolution: 2K (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)
Memory: 4/6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage
OS: Android 12 with MagicUI 6.1
Rear Cameras: 5MP rear camera
Front Camera: 5MP front-facing camera
Ports: USB Type-C
Audio: 8 speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
Battery: 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging
Colors: Dawn Blue, Mint Green, Morning Sun Gold

Honor Pad 8 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Honor Pad 8 costs CNY 1,499, CNY, 1,799, and CNY 1,999 for models with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM respectively. The company has equipped all the models with 128GB of storage. The Honor Pad 8 is expected to start at NPR 29,999 and go up to NPR 39,999 if it launches in Nepal.

Honor Pad 8	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128GB	CNY 1,499	NPR 29,999
6/128GB	CNY 1,799	NPR 35,999
8/128GB	CNY 1,999	NPR 39,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Pad Mini.

HP outlines its roadmap for Nepal at the Partner Summit 2022 event

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HP outlines its roadmap for Nepal at the Partner Summit 2022 event

Genxt Nepal, the authorized distributor of HP products in Nepal, recently undertook the HP Partner Summit 2022 event to present HP’s future plans for the country. The meeting was held on July 20, 2022, at the Aloft Hotel in Thamel. Read along to know more about the HP Partner Summit 2022.

HP Partner Summit 2022 Overview:

HP took the stage at the Partner Summit event to elaborate on its plans for the country. Company executives from around the nation attended this one-day event and outlined their plans for new projects.

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Takeaway

The main takeaway from this event is that HP will soon launch its new Intel 12th-generation laptops in Nepal. If you look at the market, currently only Ripple, Asus, and Level51 offer Alder Lake-powered machines in Nepal. So HP’s entrance will provide buyers with another option.

Furthermore, in order to improve after-sales support, HP will assure the availability of original replacement parts as well as timely maintenance. In general, the after-sales service for laptops is quite abysmal in Nepal given the lack of genuine spare parts.

This leaves no alternative for consumers except to use low-grade components imported through the grey market. As a result, HP’s effort in this area is noteworthy for both resellers as well as its customers.

The company will also introduce its monitors focused on home office purposes. Aside from that, HP intends to launch its printers in Nepal along with genuine components (like Ink cartridges) for faster and more reliable service.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the HP Omen 15 (2021).

Pixel 6a with OLED display, Tensor chip launched in India

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July 22, 2022

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Pixel 6a with OLED display, Tensor chip launched in India

This year’s Google I/O event saw multiple launches, including the much-awaited Pixel 6a. With the new design and tensor chip, the phone is being presented as the cheaper alternative to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. It is now available for pre-order in multiple markets including the US, UK, India, and Australia. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Google Pixel 6a in Nepal.

Google Pixel 6a Overview:

Design and Display

Goole Pixel 6a brings a familiar two-toned design with a horizontal camera back at the back. The frame is metallic, and the fingerprint scanner hides underneath the display as well. There are three colors to choose from here: Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage. Unlike the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro which are IP68 dust and water-resistant, the 6a settles with an IP67 rating instead.

Over on the front, Pixel 6a sports a 6.1-inch OLED screen with FHD resolution. Google doesn’t look keen on joining the higher refresh rate bandwagon for its sub-flagship phones since the Pixel 6a refreshes just 60 times a second. The screen has a center-aligned punch-hole cut out for the selfie camera.

Performance and Memory

In terms of performance, Google Pixel 6a is powered by the same in-house Tensor chip as its bigger siblings. It even has the Titan M2 security chip. The phone is available in a single memory configuration with 6GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Pixel 6a will ship with Android 12 out of the box. That being said, Google has already confirmed that it will be among the earliest adopters of Android 13. The company is also promising five years of security updates.

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Camera

The horizontal camera bump at the back of the phone is home to a dual-camera setup. It consists of a 12.2MP primary camera with support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It looks like Google has used the same hardware here that’s found in the Pixel 5a. The main camera is accompanied by a 12MP ultrawide sensor. Upfront, the circular cut-out is home to an 8MP selfie camera.

Rest of the specs

Google Pixel 6a comes with a 4410mAh battery — even smaller than its predecessor offered. Still, Google says the phone will last up to 24 hours. There is even an Extreme Battery Save mode, which promises endurance of up to 72 hours. The phone is pre-loaded with features like Live Caption and Live Translate.

Google Pixel 6a Specifications:

Body: 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm, 178 gm
Display: 6.1-inches OLED panel, 60Hz refresh rate, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 429 PPI
Chipset: Google Tensor (5nm Mobile Platform), Titan M2 security coprocessor
Memory: 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 12
Rear Camera: Dual (LED flash);
– 12.2MP, f/1.7 primary sensor, OIS
– 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 114º FOV
Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Audio: Stereo speaker setup
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyro, Magnetometer, Proximity
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with 2.4/5/6GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, 5G
Battery: 4410mAh with 18W fast charging (no adapter provided)
Check out the full specifications of Pizel 6a with comparisons here.

Google Pixel 6a Price in Nepal and Availability

The Pixel 6a is now available for pre-order in India via Flipkart where it costs INR 43,999 for the sole 6/128GB variant. The company does not have its official stores in Nepal, but we expect the price of Google Pixel 6a here to be NPR 80,000 if it arrives via unofficial channels.

Pixel 6a	Price in India	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB	INR 43,999	USD 449	NPR 80,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Google Pixel 6a.

Nubia Z40S Pro launched as world’s cheapest phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

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July 21, 2022

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Nubia Z40S Pro launched as world’s cheapest phone with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Nubia Z40 Pro was launched in the first half of 2022. Now, the company has announced the Nubia Z40S Pro which is its upgraded version based on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. So, let us look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Nubia Z40S Pro in Nepal.

Nubia Z40S Pro Overview:

Design, Display

The Nubia Z40S Pro features a boxy design with redesigned camera module compared to the Z40 Pro. It is available in two colorways, Magic Green and Black. There is also a Ling Cage limited-edition model.

Moving on to the display, the Z40S Pro has a 6.67-inch OLED display with thin bezels. The screen has a Full HD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 480Hz touch sampling rate. It gets as bright as 1,000 nits and has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Performance

Performance on the Nubia Z40S Pro is handled by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. The phone is equipped with up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It now has a larger vapor chamber compared to the Z40 Pro, in addition to the use of graphene sheets and thermal paste with synthetic diamonds.

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Camera

Nubia Z40S Pro equips the Sony IMX787 as its primary camera. It’s a 64MP shooter with a 1/1.7” sensor and a 35mm equivalent lens. The lens is now brighter at f/1.6 aperture.

A 50MP ultrawide/macro and an 8MP telephoto lens with 5X zoom supplement the primary shooter. Nubia has also included optical image stabilization (OIS) on both the primary and telephoto lens.

It has a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. On the back, Nubia has included six flashes as well as a flicker detection sensor.

Rest of the specs

The Nubia Z40S Pro with 80W fast charging houses a 5,000mAh battery whereas the 120W version holds a smaller 4,600mAh battery. The latter takes 19 minutes to go from 0% to 100%.

Other features include dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and a USB-C port.

Nubia Z40S Pro Specifications:

Display: 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz variable refresh rate, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3
Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2400) pixels
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
Memory: 8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 storage
Software & UI: MyOS 12 on top of Android 12
Rear Camera: Triple, 64MP Sony IMX787 (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide + 8MP 5x telephoto lens with OIS
Front Camera: 16MP
Security: Fingerprint (under-display)
Battery: 5,000/4600mAh, 80/120W fast charging

Nubia Z40S Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The 80W variant of the Nubia Z40S Pro starts at CNY 3,399 for the 8/128 GB and goes up to CNY 4,499 for the 12/516GB variant. Likewise, the 120W variant is available in 12/512GB and 18/512GB options costing 4,299 Yuan and 6,699 Yuan. Here in Nepal, we expect the base 80W variant of the Nubia Z40S Pro to cost NPR 67,500. Whereas the top 120W model should retail at around NPR 130,999.

Nubia Z40S Pro	Configurations	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
80W	8/128GB	CNY 3,399	NPR 67,500
	8/256GB	CNY 3,699	NPR 73,000
	12/256GB	CNY 3,999	NPR 78,500
	12/512GB	CNY 4,499	NPR 88,500
120W	12/256GB	CNY 4,299	NPR 85,500
120W	18GB/1TB	CNY 6,699	NPR 129,999

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Alienware unveils world’s first gaming laptops with 480Hz screens

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July 21, 2022

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Alienware unveils world’s first gaming laptops with 480Hz screens

Alienware has made a breakthrough in the gaming laptop industry with the introduction of 480Hz panels. This screen is featured in two of its latest laptops: m17 R5 and x17 R2. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 in Nepal.

Alienware m17 R5, x17 R2 Overview:

Industry’s first 480Hz screen

As aforementioned, the main highlight of the Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 is the new 480Hz screen. It is an FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with a 3mn response rate. The screen also comes with AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC. Furthermore, it even has Dolby Vision certification for users to enjoy HDR contents.

Users that don’t need the fastest screen can opt for a UHD screen with 120Hz refresh and a 3ms response rate. This option is available on both m17 R2 and x17 R2 and is better suited for content creators.

Capable Hardware Inside

What really sets the Alienware m17 R2 apart from the x17 R2 is the CPU and GPU choices that it offers. You can pair the m17 R2 with either Ryzen 7 6800H or Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU.

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You can pair these processors with either Radeon Rx 6700M or RX6850M XT GPU if you want an all-AMD gaming machine. Otherwise, Alienware even offers the laptop with the latest NVIDIA RTX 30-series GPUs, with options ranging from 3050 Ti to 3080 Ti.

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In contrast, x17 R2 doesn’t have any AMD options. You will have to choose between the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H and i9-12900HK. The GPU options on this one range from RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 Ti.

Talking about memory configurations, both m17 R5, and x17 R2 cap out at 64GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM and 4TB of NVMe SSD.

	m17 R5	X17 R2
Dimension	298.71 x 397.3 x 26.7mm	299.57 x 399.23 x 21.4mm
Weight	3.3 kg	2.96 – 3.09 kg
Display	17.3” 480Hz FHD, 3ms 17.3” 120Hz UHD, 3ms
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX	Intel Core i7-12700H Intel Core i9-12900HK
GPU	Up to Radeon RX 6850M XT / GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	Up to GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Memory	Up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 4800MHz
Storage	Up to 4TB PCIe NMVe M.2
Battery	64 / 97 Whr	87 Whr
Power adapter	180W (Standard) / 240W	240 (Standard) / 330W

Alienware m17 R5, x17 R2 Price in Nepal and Availability

If you are in the US, you can currently order the Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 for USD 2,299.99 and 2,549.99, respectively. Keep in mind that this price is for the cheapest configuration with a 480Hz screen. We expect the price of the Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2 (480Hz) to start at NPR 335,000 and NPR 367,500, respectively in Nepal.

Alienware Gaming Laptops	Configuration	Price in the US (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
m17 R7	17.3” 480Hz, Ryzen 6800H, RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	USD 2,299.99	NPR 335,000
x17 R2	17.3” 480Hz, Intel Core i7-12700H, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	USD 2,549.99	NPR 367,500

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Moto E40 gets a little more expensive in Nepal

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July 21, 2022

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Moto E40 gets a little more expensive in Nepal

Back in May, Motorola launched its latest E-series phone in Nepal, called Moto E40. The phone has now received a price increase in Nepal. Let’s walk through the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Motorola Moto E40 in Nepal.

Motorola Moto E40 Overview:

Design and Display

The Moto E40 flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. To compare, its predecessor—the Moto E20—didn’t have a higher refresh rate support. The back of the phone has a textured finish with a rectangular camera cutout and fingerprint sensor with a batwing Motorola logo. Moto E40 is available in Carbon Gray and Pink Clay color options.

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Performance

Moreover, Motorola has brought an upgrade in the chipset department too. Contrary to Unisoc T606 on the E20, the Moto E40 gets Unisoc T700 instead. This octa-core processor is fabricated under TSMC’s 12nm process and consists of two high-performance Cortex-A75 and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores with a maximum clock speed of up to 1.8 GHz.

Furthermore, this chipset is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. Over on the software front, it runs on Motorola’s MyUX based on Android 11. Fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery that has 10W charging support. Motorola claims that the E40 can offer two days of battery life.

Camera

As for optics, there is a triple camera setup at the back led by a 48MP primary lens. This is followed by a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there’s an 8MP lens on the punch-hole cutout.

Rest of the specs

Moreover, the connectivity options on the Moto E40 include dual-SIM card support, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

Motorola Moto E40 Specifications:

Display: 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen, 90Hz
Processor: Unisoc T700 (12nm)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable)
Rear Camera: Triple (48MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 8MP (punch-hole)
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging
Software: Android 11-based MyUX UI
Colors: Carbon Gray, Pink Clay

Motorola Moto E40 Price in Nepal and Availability

Moto E40 was initially launched at RS. 18,999 for the 4/64GB variant. After the latest price hike, it now costs Rs. 19,999 in Nepal. You can buy it from your nearest authorized stores like Hukut.

Motorola Moto E40	Price in Nepal
4/64GB	Rs. ~~18,999~~ 19,999 (Buy Here)

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