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Xiaomi launches its first 4K monitor with Pantone validation

Xiaomi has finally launched its first 4K display monitor in China. The Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K also comes with Pantone validation. Here, we will take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K in Nepal.

Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K Overview:

Display

Starting with the display, the name gives away most details. The Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K sports a 27-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The bezels are extremely slim at the sides and the top, while the bottom chin is comparatively thicker.

Moreover, it can produce 1.07 billion colors and can get as bright as 400 nits. It covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut with color accuracy of Delta E<1. Similarly, it also has Pantone certification for true-to-life colors. Xiaomi has also included a button that lets the user switch between different modes such as CG, CAD, and more.

Rest of the features

A multifunctional bracket allows the monitor to lift, tilt, and rotate as well. You can even mount it on the wall. Likewise, there are heat dissipation vents at the back whereas it also has a magnetic cover for hiding ports and allowing for cable management.

You also get tons of ports here. It includes two HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, one USB-C, two USB-A, and a headphone jack. The USB-C interface supports data transfer, audio/video transfer, and power output of up to 90W.

Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K Specifications:

  • Dimension (L x W x H): 612.9 x 200 x 514.9mm
  • Display: 27″ IPS LCD panel, 60Hz, 400 nits brightness, 99% DCI-P3, 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB color gamut, 6ms (GTG)
  • Certification(s): TÜV Rheinland low blue light, VESA DisplayHDR 400 HDR, Pantone Validation
  • Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Color Accuracy: Delta E (ΔE) < 1
  • Liftable Height: 0 – 120mm
  • Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x headphone jack
  • Rated Power (Max): 195W

Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K Price in Nepal

Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K is official in China at an asking price of CNY 3,499. However, you can pre-order one for a discounted price of CNY 2,999. Xiaomi is yet to bring any of its monitors to Nepal. Still, if it launches the Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K in Nepal, we expect its price to be NPR 75,000.

Monitor Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K CNY 3,499 NPR 75,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPad 10.2 (2021).

AMD Ryzen 5700U-powered Ripple Pandora up for pre-order once again

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Pandora is the only non-gaming laptop in Ripple’s portfolio, which is otherwise full of gaming machines. The company updated it with AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000-series CPU a while back, which previously consisted of Intel Core i7-1165G7. But it sold out in no time. Ripple has now opened up its pre-order once again. Here, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of Ripple Pandora in Nepal.

Ripple Pandora Overview:

Design and Display

Ripple Pandora sports a magnesium alloy chassis with an extra layer of protective coating on top. The laptop is just 15 mm thick and weighs less than a kilogram (0.98 kg). It sports a 14″ FHD IPS panel with 100% sRGB coverage and 302 nits of brightness.

Performance

Under the hood, the laptops pack AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which is an 8 cores/16 threads CPU with a maximum clock speed of up to 4.3GHz. There’s no discrete GPU option here and users will have to rely on the integrated Radeon Vega 8 for their graphics-related workloads.

As for memory, you get 8GB of DDR4 RAM that can be expanded up to 32GB. Similarly, you also get 256GB of NVMe SSD storage, which is upgradeable too.

Input and Output

Moving on, the backlit (white) keyboard here has a 1.4mm travel distance. It is accompanied by a Microsoft Precision touchpad. You get two 2W speakers with Sound Blaster Cinema 6.

Rest of the specs

The Ripple Pandora gets its juice from a decent-size 46.74 Wh Li-ion battery that the company claims can last up to 10 hours. More importantly, it supports 65W Type-C PD charging.

The port selection is also decent on this laptop. Here, you get three USB-A (2x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0), one USB C, one HDMI, one headphone jack, one microSD card slot, and a Kensington lock.

Ripple Pandora Specifications:

  • Design & Build: Magnesium alloy chassis, 214W x 320L x 15H-mm, 0.98 kg
  • Display: 14-inch IPS panel, 100% sRGB, 302 nits
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 × 1080 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Backlit chiclet keys (white), 1.4mm travel distance
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (8C/16T, Up to 4.3GHz)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 (Integrated)
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 (expandable up to 32GB), 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
  • Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD, 2x M.2 slots
  • Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6, Bluetooth
  • I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Type-C, 1x combo audio jack, 1x RJ45, 1x HDMI, 1x DC-in, 1x MicroSD card slot, 1x Kensington lock
  • Battery: 46.74Wh battery, 65W USB Type-C PD charging

Ripple Pandora Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Ripple Pandora is NPR 98,000 for the AMD model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. You can pre-order it from Ripple’s official site, where you can even customize it.

Ripple Pandora Price in Nepal Availability
Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD NPR 98,000 Pre-order
  • Meanwhile, check out our impressions on Ripple Artifact Pro.

Avita has officially entered the Nepali market with three budget laptops

There is a new player in the Nepali laptop market. Avita has officially entered Nepal with 3 laptops—with plans to bring more devices in the future. In this article, we have listed down all the Avita laptops that you can currently buy in Nepal, along with their specs, features, official price, and availability.

Avita: Brand Overview

Avita is an American laptop brand owned and operated by Hong Kong-based Nexstgo. Both the brand and the company are quite young, having launched in 2017. They both fall under Alco Holdings Limited.

Brief company background aside, Avita laptops are known for their fashionable and colorful design—on top of the affordable price tag. The company also sells accessories and IoT products.

Avita Laptops In Nepal

As of now, Avita has launched 3 laptops in Nepal. The company plans to add more devices further down the road. Similarly, we can also expect smart IoT products from Avita Nepal in the future.

1. Avita Magus 2-in-1 Laptop

If you’re a school-level student looking for an inexpensive tablet/laptop to get you through online classes and such, Avita Magus 11.6 could be the perfect device for you. It is a 2-in-1 Windows laptop with a detachable keyboard. Avita has also included a built-in kickstand to use the device in tablet mode.

Avita Magus 2-in-1 laptop

As for the specifications, they are what you’d expect to get in this price range. It sports an 11.6-inch FHD LCD screen with thick bezels surrounding it. Under the hood, it packs an Intel Celeron N4000 CPU paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage. As for wired connectivity, there’s one USB 3.0, one Mini-HDMI, one headphone jack, and one Micro SD card slot.

Avita Magus 2-in-1 Specifications:

  • Display: 11.6″ touch-enabled LCD screen
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Full-size (Detachable)
  • Processor: Intel Celeron N4000
  • Graphics: Intel UHD (integrated)
  • Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage
  • Webcam: Yes
  • Battery: Up to 8 hours
  • Price: Rs. 35,000

2. Avita Essential 14

Moving on, the Essential 14 is another entry-level laptop with an affordable price tag. The first thing you’ll notice about this laptop is its unique fabric-infused design. Similarly, the webcam here is placed just above the keyboard. Thus, the bezels on the three sides are extremely slim.

Avita Essential 14

In terms of display, it has a 14-inch screen that packs an FHD resolution. The CPU powering the Essential 14 is the Intel Celeron N4020, which is slightly better than the N4000 on the Magus 2-in-1. Memory-wise, you get 4GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The overall weight of the laptop is 1.37kg. Also, its keyboard is backlit.

Avita Essential 14 Specifications:

  • Display: 14″ IPS-level panel
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Full-size, Backlit
  • Processor: Intel Celeron N4020
  • Graphics: Intel UHD (integrated)
  • Memory: 4GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD
  • Webcam: Yes (2MP)
  • Battery: 4830mAh cell
  • Ports: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Micro SD card slot, 1x audio jack, 1 x Full size HDMI
  • Price: Rs. 47,000

3. Avita Liber V14

Finally, the Avita Liber V14 is the most premium of the bunch. It sports a metal chassis and you can choose between 10 colors. Yep, 10 color options. Powering the laptop is Intel’s 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U CPU. Adding 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD to the mix, Liber V14 is a fairly capable laptop.

Avita Liber V14 - Display

The display on the Liber V14 is a 14-inch FHD IPS panel with an anti-glare layer. Here, you get a USB Type-C port with PD 2.0 charging and Display out. Other I/O options include two USB-A, one headphone jack, one HDMI Type D, and one MicroSD card slot.

Avita Liber V14 Specifications:

  • Display: 14″ IPS-level anti-glare panel
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Full-size, Backlit
  • Processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U CPU
  • Graphics: Intel UHD (integrated)
  • Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD
  • Webcam: Yes
  • Ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type-C (PD charging, Display out), 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x audio jack, 1x Micro HDMI Type D
  • Battery: 4830mAh cell, Up to 10 hours
  • Price: Rs. 93,000

Where to buy Avita laptops at the official price in Nepal?

You can buy Avita laptops from both offline and online channels. The company is expanding its presence inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

Avita Laptops Price in Nepal (Summary)

Avita Laptop Model Price in Nepal
Magus 2-in-1 Rs. 35,000
Essential 14 Rs. 47,000
Liber V14 Rs. 93,000

Warranty and after-sales service

Avita offers 18 months of standard warranty on all its laptops in Nepal. However, users can avail additional 6 months of warranty by registering their products at Avita Nepal’s official site. For now, the company is collaborating with the Neo Store for after-sales service. However, it plans to set up its own service center shortly.

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Safescan’s banknote counters are now officially available in Nepal

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Companies and businesses can now officially buy Safecan’s note counting machines in Nepal. The company has entered the Nepali market with 3 note counters. Here, we have listed down the official price for all Safescan Banknote Counters in Nepal, along with their specs, features, and info on where to buy them.

Safescan: Brand Overview

Safefscan is a global company that has been providing smart and secure cash handling tools to businesses and enterprises. It has been active in the field since 2004 with its headquarter in Netherland. Safescan has a wide portfolio of products which includes money counters, cash drawers, and POS safes. In 2009, the company also started selling workforce management tools.

Safescan has appointed Nagmani International as the sole authorized distributor for its products in Nepal.

Safescan 2000

It is a portable money counter that weighs just 400 grams. Safescan 2000 can operate on both battery and AC power. It features a 3-digit display and can count 600 notes per minute. Users can also track total counts across different stacks using the add button.

Safescan 2000 Note Counting Machine

Specifications:

  • Dimension: 19.0 x 10.2 x 7.5cm, 400 gram
  • Counting Modes: Free sheet counting without detection
  • Counting Speed: 600 notes per minute
  • Power: 110 – 220V
  • Battery: 4x AA battery
  • Certifications: CE, WEEE, RoHS, REACH
  • Price: Rs. 25,625

Safescan 2210

In addition to counting, Safescan 2210 can also detect counterfeit notes. It can easily detect soiled, torn, and ripped notes by checking the size and UV markings. The counting speed here is 1,000 notes per minute.

Safescan 2210 Note Counting Machine

Specifications:

  • Dimension: 25 x 29.5 x 18.4cm, 5.8kg
  • Counting Modes: Free sheet counting
  • Detection Method: Automatic verification (Ultraviolet, size)
  • Counting Speed: 1,000 notes per minute
  • Counting Function: Add, Batch
  • Hopper Capacity: 300 notes
  • Stacker Capacity: 200 notes
  • Power: 220 – 240V
  • Certifications: CE, WEEE, RoHS, REACH
  • Price: Rs. 57,500

Safescan 2610

Moving on, Safescan 2610 is a flagship offering from the Dutch company. It can also detect soiled, torn, and ripped notes. Likewise, its hopper can hold up to 500 notes of the same denomination. On top of this, users can choose between three counting speeds based on their needs. And thanks to its top-loading hopper, you can keep adding notes while it’s operating.

Safescan 2610 Note Counting Machine Banknote counters price in nepal

Specifications:

  • Dimension: 26.2 x 26.4 x 24.8cm, 6.5kg
  • Counting Modes: Sort, Count
  • Detection Method: Automatic verification (Ultraviolet, size)
  • Counting Speed: 3-level (800/1200/1500 notes per minute)
  • Counting Function: Add, Batch
  • Hopper Capacity: 500 notes
  • Stacker Capacity: 200 notes
  • Power: 110 – 240V
  • Certifications: CE, WEEE, RoHS, REACH
  • Price: Rs. 88,750

Safescan Banknote Counters Price in Nepal 2021 (Summary)

Banknote Counters Price in Nepal
Safescan 2000 Rs. 25,625
Safescan 2210 Rs. 57,500
Safescan 2610 Rs. 88,750

Where to buy Safescan Banknote Counters in Nepal?

As mentioned earlier, Nagmani International is the sole authorized distributor of Safescan products in Nepal. Therefore, can buy genuine Safescan banknote counters in Nepal from all Nagmani-authorized stores across the country. In addition, the company also provides two years of warranty on all Safescan products.

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Honor 60 Pro becomes the first phone with Snapdragon 778G+ chip

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Back in June, Honor announced the Honor 50 series with Google Mobile Services (GMS). The company has now announced its follow-up with the Honor 60 series. Here, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price in Nepal, and availability of Honor 60 and 60 Pro.

Honor 60 Pro Overview:

Design and Display 

Let’s start with the more premium of the two. Honor 60 Pro’s design is in line with its predecessor. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with curves on all four sides and a resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels. It’s a 10-bit panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. The display also supports HDR10+ and has a 120Hz refresh rate.

At the back, we get the same pill-shaped camera bump with two protruding circular rings. The phone is available in four colors: Bright Black, Jade Green, Starry Sky, and Juliet.

Honor 60 Pro Design and Display

Performance and Memory

Honor 60 Pro is the first smartphone to feature the new Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. As with other Plus refreshes from Qualcomm, this chip has overclocked Prime core. In addition, its GPU boasts 20% better performance than the standard 778G. The phone is available in two memory configurations: 8/256GB and 12/256GB.

Camera

Compared to its predecessor, Honor 60 Pro’s primary camera has remained unchanged. You get the same 108MP main sensor as the Honor 50 Pro. That being said, the ultrawide sensor has been upgraded to 50MP. It can also double as a macro camera. Completing the setup is a 2MP depth sensor.

Over on the front, there is a 50MP selfie camera with a 100° field of view. This time, Honor has gotten rid of the second ultrawide sensor. It also has AI-backed gesture recognition that Honor believes will help vloggers. Here, you can use gestures to control the camera.

Rest of the specs

60 Pro’s battery is now larger at 4,800mAh, but the charging speed has been lowered to 66W. To compare, its predecessor brought a smaller 4,000mAh battery but a faster 100W charging speed. Honor 60 Pro will ship with Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11 out of the box. As for wireless connectivity, there is support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.2.

Honor 60 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78″ OLED FHD+ (2652 x 1200), 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus (6nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • Software: Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple (108MP primary, 50MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 50MP with AI gesture recognition
  • Battery: 4800mAh with 66W charging

Honor 60 Overview:

Moving on, the regular Honor 60 sports a marginally smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1808 pixels. But this one has curves on the sides only. Besides these, the rest of the display properties is the same as the Pro variant.

Honor 60 Color options

There is no performance improvement over its direct predecessor—the Honor 50. It still packs the vanilla Snapdragon 778G chip. There are no changes in the camera department either. It has the same 108MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP portrait camera.

Also, there is no macro camera this time around. The 32MP selfie on the front camera also supports gesture recognition. On top of this, its battery and charging specs are similar to that of Honor 60 Pro.

Honor 60 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.67″ OLED FHD+ (2340 x 1080), 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
  • Software: Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple (108MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP with AI gesture recognition
  • Battery: 4800mAh with 66W charging

Honor 60, 60 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Honor 60 series is currently up for pre-order in China where the price of Honor 60 and 60 Pro starts at CNY 2,699 and CNY 3,699 for the 8/128GB and 8/256GB models, respectively. We expect the price of Honor 60 and 60 Pro in Nepal to start at NPR 55,000 and NPR 77,000 respectively if they launch here.

Honor 60 series Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Honor 60 8/128GB CNY 2,699 NPR 55,000
8/256GB CNY 2,999 NPR 62,000
12/256GB CNY 3,299 NPR 68,000
Honor 60 Pro 8/256GB CNY 3,699 NPR 77,000
12/256GB CNY 3,999 NPR 82,000
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Samsung launches Galaxy A13 5G as its cheapest 5G phone yet

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With 2021 coming to an end, we expect brands to be focusing on refreshing and updating their smartphone lineup right about now. Samsung is not wasting any time in this regard. The company has just announced its latest A-series phone in the US. To note, the new Galaxy A13 is its cheapest 5G phone yet. Here, we will look at the specs, features, and expected price of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Overview:

Design and Display

From the front, the Galaxy A13 5G is indistinguishable from its predecessor. It features the same 6.5-inch Infinity V display with HD+ resolution as the A12. However, it now has a 90Hz refresh rate. Samsung says it’s an adaptive refresh rate as well, but there is no mention of different scenarios and refresh rates that it can adapt to.

Over at the back, Samsung has gotten rid of the square camera bump. The camera sensors are now placed vertically on their own.

Performance and Memory

As with affordable 5G phones, Galaxy A13 5G also relies on a Dimensity chipset. Here, Samsung has gone with Dimensity 700, which has two Cortex-A76 and six Cortex-A55 cores. The phone comes with 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded further with a Micro SD card. Samsung is yet to disclose the RAM capacity here.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Design and Display

Camera

Over at the back, Samsung has replaced the 48MP primary camera with a new 50MP sensor here. It is accompanied by two 2MP sensors for macro and portrait shots. Unfortunately, there is no ultrawide camera on the A13 5G—which was available in the A12. Similarly, the front camera has seen a downgrade from 8MP to 5MP as well.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery that supports a charging speed of up to 15W. However, Samsung won’t be shipping any charger with the phone. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric, while Galaxy A13 5G will also support NFC for Samsung Pay in select markets.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Specifications:

  • Dimension: 164.5 x 76.5 x 8.8mm
  • Display: 6.5″ LCD screen, 90Hz (adaptive)
  • Resolution: HD+, 720 x 1600 pixels
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
  • Storage: 64GB (expandable using SD card)
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.0 (notch)
  • Security: Physical fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 15W fast charging (No adapter in the box)

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G will be available from December 3 in the US through AT&T for USD 249.99. We expect the price of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in Nepal to be NPR 27,000 if and when it launches here.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
64GB USD 249.99 NPR 27,000
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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G receives a massive price drop in Nepal

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Despite packing great specs, Galaxy M52 5G could not enjoy much success in Nepal. Its price of NPR 49,000 sounded a lot when compared to its Indian pricing: INR 28,000. Similarly, its comparisons against the more premium Galaxy A52s also didn’t help. However, with the latest price drop, it has become more relevant. Here, we have listed the latest price of the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Overview:

Design and Display

The Galaxy M52 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel with an FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080) and an Infinity-O cutout for the selfie camera. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G - Design Display

The back of the device has vertical stripes running from edge to edge. There’s also a triple camera setup on the rear panel. For biometrics, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, the phone measures 164.2 x 76.4 x 7.4mm and weighs around 173 grams.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Galaxy M52 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. As a result, it’s more capable than the recent Samsung midrange phones like M51, M62, and A52 5G while being in line with the A52s 5G. In terms of memory, it comes with 6 or 8GB of DDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

The latter is expandable via a microSD card as well. Fueling the device is a 5000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. However, only a 15W charger is provided inside the box. Over on the software front, it boots on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Cameras

As for optics, as mentioned earlier, it has a triple camera setup at the back led by a 64MP primary sensor. This is followed by a 12MP ultra-wide and a 5MP macro camera. For selfies, you get a 32MP lens inside the punch-hole cutout. Sadly, there’s no OIS support in either of them.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, M52’s connectivity option includes NFC, USB-C, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. However, you will miss out on a 3.5mm headphone jack here. And unlike the Galaxy A52s 5G, there’s no IP67 certification against dust and water damage either.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 164 x 75 x 7mm, 173 gm
  • Display: 6.7-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED Plus panel, 120Hz
  • Display Protection: Gorilla Glass 5
  • Resolution: FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.2 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 25W fast charging (15W charger inside the box)
  • Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ax), NFC, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Color Options: Black, White, Blue

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Price in Nepal

Galaxy M52’s price has been slashed by NPR 6,000 and NPR 5,000 on the 6GB and 8GB models. With this, the latest price of the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G in Nepal is NPR 42,999 and NPR 45,999 for the 6/128GB and 8/128GB variants, respectively. You can buy Galaxy M52 at the new price from Samsung’s authorized stores like Hukut Store.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Price in Nepal Availability
6/128GB Rs. 48,999 Rs. 42,999 Hukut Store
8/128GB Rs. 50,999 Rs. 45,999
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Asus VivoBook S14 with 11th Gen Intel CPU now available in Nepal

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Like other VivoBook S series laptops from Asus, the S14 is known for its slim, lightweight form factor and elegant look. The latest iteration of the laptop comes with 11th Gen Intel processors, and it is now available in the Nepali market. Here, we will be discussing the specs, key features, price, and availability of the Asus VivoBook S14 (S433) in Nepal.

Asus VivoBook S14 S433 Overview:

Design and Display

The VivoBook S14 features a metal chassis with diamond-cut edges and a textured finish. You can choose between four different colors for the lid: Gaia Green, Resolute Red, India Black, and Dreamy White.

Opening the lid, you are greeted with a 14″ FHD IPS panel with a 100% sRGB color gamut. The side bezels are slim, contributing to the 85% screen-to-body ratio.

Asus VivoBook S14 S433 Design and Display

Performance and Memory

As mentioned earlier, this edition of VivoBook S14 comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors. Currently, only the Core i5-1135G7 variant is available in Nepal. It is paired with NVIDIA MX350 GPU. Memory-wise, you get 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD. The RAM can be expanded up to 16GB as well.

Cooling Technology

Asus VivoBook S14 S433 laptop comes with an upgraded 8mm heat pipe and IceBlade fan. The fan is made up of a liquid-crystal polymer and sports a 3D-curved aerodynamic design. Overall, Asus claims 30% better airflow and a 10% quieter noise with this new cooling setup.

Asus Aerodynamics ICEBlades

Keyboard, Webcam, Audio

Moving on, the backlit keyboard on this laptop has a 1.4mm key-travel distance. You also get a 720p webcam on the top of the display panel. Similarly, Asus has included a stereo speaker with ICEpower tuning.

Rest of the specs

The laptop gets its juice from a 3-cell 50Wh Li-ion battery. It juices up via a 65W power adapter inside the box. The port selection is also quite good here. You get three USB Type-A, one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, one HDMI, one combo audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader.

ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 Specifications:

  • Display: 14″ IPS-level panel, 100% sRGB, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 178º wide-view
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Full-size, Backlit, 1.4mm key travel
  • Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM @ 3200MHz (up to 16GB)
  • Graphics: 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce MX350 VRAM
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD
  • Webcam: 720p HD webcam
  • Audio: Stereo speaker, Harmon Kardon certified
  • Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (PD charging), 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x combo audio jack, 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 3-cell 50Wh (65W power adapter)

Asus VivoBook S14 S433 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Asus VivoBook S14 S433 in Nepal is NPR 118,800. It is for the Core i5 variant with MX350 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. You can buy VivoBook S14 S33 in Nepal from Asus authorized stores like ITTI.

Asus VivoBook S14 S433 Price in Nepal
Intel i5-1135G7, MX350, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 118,800

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 taking on MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000

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A while ago, MediaTek announced the world’s first mobile chipset based on the 4nm process, the Dimensity 9000 5G. Qualcomm has now joined this race with the all-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. So, let’s find out what upgrades it brings over the Snapdragon 888/888+.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Overview:

Before moving forward, let’s look at some of the adjustments Qualcomm has made in preparation for the debut of its new flagship mobile SoC. The company recently announced that “Snapdragon” would henceforth function as a standalone brand—meaning the chipsets will lack the Qualcomm prefix from now on.

Furthermore, to simplify naming—and because Qualcomm is simply out of numbers, having reached 888, 780, or 695—the new flagship will be referred to by generations. However, it’s still unclear what the new iterations of 7,6, or 4-series of silicons will be dubbed.

Architecture

Anyways, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is manufactured under Samsung’s 4nm process. It uses the new Arm v9 architecture with one Cortex-X2 Prime core running at 3.0GHz. Likewise, there are three Cortex-A710 (2.5GHz) and four Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz) cores.

To note, this is the same 1+3+4 setup we have seen on MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 5G. However, the Cortex-X2 on this chip achieves the 3.05GHz mark whereas the A710 is clocked higher at 2.85GHz as well.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Moreover, the 8 Gen 1 supports LPDDR5 RAM at 3200MHz with a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2GB/s. Likewise, it has 6MB of L3 cache and 4MB of system cache. And as per Qualcomm, the CPUs no longer have access to the system cache, which improves DRAM latency.

On the other hand, Dimensity 9000 tops the race with newer LPDDR5x RAM support, and 8MB L3 + 6MB SLC cache, however, the DRAM latency isn’t that great here. But before making any judgments, we must wait and see how both chipsets perform in real-world scenarios.

Graphics

On to the GPU front, the unnamed Adreno GPU here reportedly offers a 30% faster rendering performance while consuming 25% less power than Snapdragon 888. It also offers a new GPU control panel for fine-tuning how games will run on smartphones.

Connectivity

Moving on, this chip has a new X65 integrated modem that is compatible with mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G spectrum. It follows the most recent 3GPP Release 16 standard and offers a peak speed of up to 10Gbps.

Similarly, 8 Gen 1 supports Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, Bluetooth LE Audio, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound technology, which allows for aptX Lossless wireless audio.

ISP

Moreover, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 brings an 18-bit ISP which the company is calling “Snapdragon Sight”. As per Qualcomm, the new ISP allows it to process 4,096 times more component data than 888’s 14-bit ISP. The 8 Gen 1 will also have the ability to capture photos at 3.2 gigapixels per second.

Snapdragon Sight

For the videography, you can now shoot at up to 8K resolution with HDR 10 Plus and 18-bit RAW videos. The chip’s enhanced AI capabilities improve auto-exposure, auto-focus, and auto-face detection. It also contains a specific “bokeh engine” for adding portrait effects to 4K videos, as well as an “ultrawide engine” for de-warping and removing chromatic aberrations from pictures.

Aside from that, there’s a fourth ISP in the sensing hub on the SoC that delivers an always-on camera experience. Qualcomm will explore what developers can do with it, such as unlocking your phone using face recognition without touching or waking it. However, there are some security concerns as well.

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As per Qualcomm, the seventh-generation AI engine on 8 Gen 1 is four times faster and up to 1.7 times more power-efficient than Snapdragon 888.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Specifications: 

  • Process: Samsung 4nm process
  • Core Architecture: 1x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) + 3x Cortex-A710 (2.5GHz) + 4x Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • Memory Support: LPDDR5 (51.2GB/s)
  • Max Camera: 200MP single camera
  • Video Support: 8K with HDR 10+, 18-bit RAW
  • Modem: X65 (integrated)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth LE Audio

Smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Multiple makers have already revealed their next phones that will use this chipset. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 will be powered by the 8 Gen 1 processor, which will also debut in the Realme GT 2 Pro.

Similarly, the successor to Oppo’s Find X3 Pro, Moto Edge-series smartphones, OnePlus 10 Pro, and at least one ZTE phone will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 according to the latest development.

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Huawei launches “Seeds for the Future” program in Nepal for ICT students

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As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Huawei has launched the Seeds for the Future program in Nepal. This program, which is already up and running, will allow participants to experience Nepal’s ICT industry from up close.

Huawei Seeds for the Future Program in Nepal

Seeds for Future is Huawei’s global flagship CSR program for the development of digital talents. The program has been in existence since 2008, but it’s the first time that it has come to Nepal.

The application form for Huawei Seeds for the Future (Nepal) program was available from October 6 to November 7. The company received a total of 136 applications from across the country, out of which 20 were shortlisted after a competitive selection process by the Seeds for the Future Selection Committee.

Here, the committee consisted of dignified personnel from the ICT field. Out of the 20 selected undergraduates, 4 are from outside of the Kathmandu Valley.

What’s there for the participants?

The selected students will now take part in an 8-day online training and attend classes from industry experts. They will also get a chance to visit the Huawei Nepal office and a 4G base station built by Huawei in Ghandruk.

Furthermore, they can even compete in the Tech4Good group project with their ideas to solve social and environmental problems. The objective of the contest is to increase social entrepreneurship, develop problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities in participants. In addition, winners of the competition can win up to USD 20,000.

After the completion of the training, students will join Huawei’s global Seeds for the Future alumni network on LinkedIn.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Seeds for the Future program was held on November 29 with Hon. State Minister, Bodhmaya Kumari Yadav as the guest of honor. In the event, the CEO of Huawei Nepal, Mr. William Zhang, expressed the company’s aim to develop 10,000 ICT talents in Nepal in the next 5 years.

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