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Big Digital comes into operation as Nepal’s largest multi-brand electronic retail chain

Big Digital

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July 25, 2022

Big Digital, Nepal’s only and largest multi-brand electronic retail chain, has opened its first store at Gwarko, Lalitpur. Swastima Khadka, the company’s brand ambassador, officially inaugurated the store on July 20. Continue reading to learn more about Big Digital.

Big Digital Overview:

Big Digital is the country’s first retail chain of consumer electronics brands. It is a part of Triveni Group, which is the retail business arm of many national and international companies in the country, including Yasuda and Samsung.

The new retail chain is being launched with the intention of assisting customers in their purchasing decisions. The promise will be fulfilled through a diverse choice of brands and products, as well as a refined and quality shopping experience.

Currently Big Digital offers products from over 90 brands under a single roof. This includes household appliances, mobile phones, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, and even musical instruments.

Besides covering a range of brands, Big Digital is committed to selling only genuine products that are imported into the country through authorized distributors. That means, the consumers will receive products at genuine prices, with VAT bills as well as warranty assurances.

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Stores

As previously stated, Big Digital opened its first store in Gwarko Complex, Gwarko, Lalitpur. It spans three floors and 6,000 square feet. However, according to them, this is not the largest store, but rather one of the smallest, and they are already planning on expansion.

Shortly, Big Digital will launch its stores in Pulchowk and Sitapaila, which will have a larger of roughly 12,000 square feet. Vikramesh Ojha, the CEO of Big Digital, said,” The prime objective behind establishing the store is to offer the international brands of superior quality to Nepali consumers in an exceedingly easy manner.”

What is Big Digital aiming at?

It is very obvious that Big Digital wants to improve customers’ offline purchasing experiences in Nepal. It is following in the footsteps of other well-known retail chains in the global market like Walmart in the US and Reliance Digital in India.

With this, customers will be able to enjoy the convenience of buying all electronic items under one roof. Add to that, the purchasing decision gets much easier as you can choose the product based on your personal experience; meaning can physically touch, feel, and understand the nature of that particular item.

This has always been the perk of offline stores and Big Digital hopes to further improve the experience with its well-facilitated infrastructure and service. So for the convenience of users, each gadget in the Big Digital store will have a QR code placed nearby. With only a scan, you may learn all there is to know about the item.

Not only this, but the company is also providing deals and offers on purchases made through the store to attract customers. They are currently giving away gift cards worth Rs. 5000, Rs. 2,000, and 100% cashback to three lucky customers. Similar to that, they were also giving away a free laptop with the purchase of a 75″ UHD TV, albeit the promotion was only good through July 24. But you can keep checking out their official handles to stay up-to-date with new offers.

Future ambitions

Big Digital’s future plans include opening stores in 25 different locations in the next three years. Likewise, the company is planning to launch over 50 stores in the next five years. And in the long term, it seeks to open stores in all 7 provinces across Nepal.

Additionally, they aim to exclusively introduce different products and services through their platform in the near future. As they expand, it would be advantageous for companies to partner with them. And this would also benefit customers as they will be able to buy the product easily at their nearby Big Digital stores.

All of this is still up in the air since the business needs to make strides to establish itself in the market. This comprises everything from maintaining an overall positive shopping experience to exciting deals and discounts.

Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best phones under INR 25,000 or NPR 45,000.

Samsung beats TSMC in the race to ship first 3nm GAA chips

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July 25, 2022

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Samsung beats TSMC in the race to ship first 3nm GAA chips

On June 30, Samsung Foundry began mass production of the first-generation 3nm chip. Fast forward to a month, the company held a ceremony in South Korea to celebrate the first batch of its Multi-Bridge-Channel FET (MBCFET)-based chips. Let’s take a look at what Samsung’s new 3nm chips have to offer.

Samsung 3nm Chip Overview:

While TSMC’s 3nm process will not go into mass production until the second half of 2022, Samsung has already shipped its first batch. A Chinese crypto mining firm is the first to receive the new chips from Samsung.

The company plans to use the 3nm GAA technology for high-end smart devices in the future. But for the time being, the chips will mine Bitcoin.

According to Dr. Siyoung Choi, President of Samsung Foundry, the 3nm mining chips are 23% to 45% more energy-efficient than previous node-based chips.

GAA Technology

The new 3nm chips from Samsung employ GAA technology in the form of Multi-Bridge-Channel FETs (MBCFET). The 3nm GAA transistor architecture overcomes the limitations of FinFET, resulting in higher power efficiency and faster performance.

Samsung is launching its first nanosheet transistor application with chips for high-performance, low-power computing applications. However, it plans to expand to mobile processors.

The proprietary technology uses nanosheets to create wider channels. In comparison to GAA transistors with nanowires, this allows for higher performance and energy efficiency, according to Samsung.

Samsung will be able to optimize the 3nm chips to meet the needs of its customers by adjusting the width of the nanosheet channels.

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Samsung 5nm vs. 3nm process

Comparing the first-gen 3nm chip from Samsung to the older 5nm process, up to a 45% reduction in power consumption can be observed. Moreover, it offers a performance boost of 23%, all while having a 16% reduction in area.

The second generation Samsung 3nm chips are expected to reduce the power consumption by up to 50%, improve performance by 30% and reduce the area by 35%.

2nm chipset by the end of 2025

According to Samsung’s roadmap, the company will be ready to mass produce the second generation of 3nm chipsets in 2023. Furthermore, the 2nm process node is being developed, and Samsung expects to mass produce 2nm chips in 2025.

Tecno Spark 8 with dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in Nepal

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July 25, 2022

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Tecno Spark 8 with dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in Nepal

Months after its initial announcement, Tecno has now launched the Spark 8 in Nepal. It’s an entry-level smartphone with an octa-core chipset at its helm. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of Tecno Spark 8 in Nepal.

Tecno Spark 8 Overview:

Design and Display

Tecno Spark 8 sports a 6.6-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It’s an HD+ panel that offers a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. At the back, the phone has an extended camera bump which even encloses a fingerprint scanner. The rear panel also features a big “Stop at Nothing” etching with a dazzling finish. You can choose the smartphone in four colors to choose from—Purple, Black, and Black.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Spark 8 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25. It is available with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. Furthermore, Tecno has used what it terms Super Boost system optimization, which is said to boost the multitasking experience by 40%. In terms of software, the phone runs Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 on top.

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Rest of the Specs

The phone has a dual-camera setup, led by a 16MP primary camera. It is accompanied by an AI lens. The third cutout holds an LED flash for somewhat brighter photos in low-light situations. Over on the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera accompanied by dual flashlights. Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery charged via a 10W adapter.

Tecno Spark 8 Specifications:

Display: 6.52″ LCD panel, HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25
Memory: up to 4GB RAM, 64GB storage storage
Software: Android 11 with HiOS 7.0 on top
Rear Camera: Dual (16MP primary, AI lens)
Front Camera: 8MP with dual LED flash
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging
Sensors: G-sensor, Ambient Light, Proximity

Tecno Spark 8 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Spark 8 is launched in Nepal at NPR 15,990 for the sole variant of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. In addition, the company is offering 100 days of replacement time and a total of 13 months of warranty. You can purchase the smartphone at Tecno retail stores all across Nepal.

Smartphone Model	Price in Nepal
Tecno Spark 8	Rs. 15,990

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing of Redmi Note 11.

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

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July 24, 2022

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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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July 24, 2022

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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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July 24, 2022

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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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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.