A team of researchers from Germany and Australia has built a microscope that can image minuscule biological structures. This is probably the first time where quantum technology has made improvements on the existing microscope, which, in the future, can bring revolutionary changes in medical imaging and navigations.
Quantum microscope:
Here, researchers from the University of Queensland employed laser light that was millions of times brighter than the Sun.
Quantum x Medical
Quantum technologies rely on the concepts of quantum physics, which describes how microscopic structures like atoms and subatomic particles act. This study on quantum microscopy was partially supported by the United States Air Force and was published in Nature.
Existing microscopes shine one or two bright lights on their targets, and stronger light sources allow researchers to observe the cells in greater detail. Yet, the approach has a limitation as intense light can enter the target and destroy the living cell.
The team has finally found a way to overcome this. They used a microscope with two laser light sources. However, one of the beams goes through a specially designed crystal that “squeezes” the light. It does so by introducing quantum correlations into photons, which are light particles in a laser beam.
Next, the photons were coupled into correlated pairs and any with different energies were discarded straight away. It reduces the intensity of the beam while decreasing noise, allowing for more accurate imaging. In this way, bright enough light won’t destroy a living cell. With such a method, the quantum microscope operates with 35% more clarity than current state-of-the-art equipment.
Lead researcher Prof. Warwick Bowen says “In order to achieve this kind of measurement without quantum correlations, you’d have to turn the intensity up”. He added, “But if you turned up the intensity enough to match these results, you’d destroy the sample, so we’re able to examine things that previously would have been impossible to see.”
Quantum technology to date
Many countries have made significant investments in quantum technologies. Not only governments, but technology firms like Google and Samsung are also researching it. Samsung even launches phones under the Quantum series which has a specialized processor known as a quantum random number generator (QRNG). Google, on the other hand, built a quantum computer capable of exceeding the world’s best supercomputers.
Almost every day, we hear about a password breach or website hacking. A data breach dubbed “RocKYou2021” has now disclosed the world’s largest password collection. The entire volume of hacked passwords is 8.4 billion, which is staggering.
RockYou2021: Largest password data breach
A user on a popular hacker forum posted over 100GB of a text file containing 82 billion passwords. It might also include appended data from prior hacks. According to the post’s author, all of the passwords in the leak are between 6 and 20 characters long, with all non-ASCII characters and white spaces eliminated.
According to Cybernews, the total number of unique passwords leaked was 8,459,060,239 (roughly 8.4 billion). Nevertheless, the post creator claimed that the TXT file had 82 billion credentials. The password compilation was dubbed “RockYou2021” by the forum poster, most likely in allusion to the RockYou data leak in 2009. In a previous attack, the hacker acquired access to over 32 million unencrypted user passwords.
Image: Cybernews
When compared to the 2009 hack, this leak contains 262 times the number of passwords. Given that only roughly 4.7 billion people use the Internet, RockYou2021 might entail the passwords of nearly twice the world’s population. As a result, we suggest checking your account’s credentials and changing them if they had been stolen.
How to check compromised passwords?
Users can check the affected accounts by using sites such as haveibeenpwned or CyberNews personal data leak checker.
RockYou2021: Final Words
Last but not least, we recommend using a password manager that can assist you to create strong, complex passwords and ones that aren’t common or easy to remember. Furthermore, you can enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all of your accounts.
Researchers at the University of Maryland are attempting to create an app that can detect a person’s depression when his or her voice coordination changes. It will not only benefit the patients but will also simplify the job of a therapist to check their condition.
App to detect depression with voice:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 264 million people worldwide who suffer from Major Depression Disorder (MDD). These figures are constantly growing. MDD is also the most prevalent cause of suicide in adolescents and young adults. To tackle this, scientists from Maryland University are trying to develop an app with deep learning that measures depression with voice.
What is deep learning?
Before we head to the project, let’s briefly understand what deep learning is.
Deep learning is a sort of machine learning that mimics how humans acquire specific types of information. With this, processing enormous volumes of complicated data becomes considerably easier. It in turn allows professionals to depend on algorithms to derive correct conclusions based on defined criteria.
According to scientists, a person’s speech coordination gets altered when he/she feels depressed. Similarly, they cannot even think as quickly as others, and their speech tempo is delayed with frequent pauses. This is where a deep learning-enabled app may assist in detecting such traits.
Carol Espy-Wilson, the project’s leader, shared insights about how a person’s mental health state is reflected in the coordination of speech gestures. The in-development software will employ deep learning and can be simply recommended to patients by therapists.
Wilson says “Ideally, therapists will give the app to patients who suffer from MDD when they are in remission or only have mild depression”. He added, “That is, they are in a state where they are likely to use it regularly, so their mental health status can be tracked, and the appropriate people will be alerted if the app detects that the severity of the depression is increasing”.
How does it work?
The user must first log in to the app on their smartphone. Then, it will ask the user some questions about how they have been feeling physically and mentally over the last week. Users must respond to the questions orally, and their audio will be recorded. They may also film their video if they choose to do so.
The therapist will then assess the patient’s articulatory coordination, language, and facial gestures to evaluate the degree of their depression. Professor Wilson further stated that they are trying not only to detect depression in people but also the degree of it.
Final words
Using smartphones in a positive way for mental health might help nudge people to seek early treatment. The most significant concern, though, is how precisely the system can work. While we can’t speak to the app’s accuracy at the present, we can say that this technology could definitely have a significant impact on the health sector in the future, if implemented effectively.
What started as Oppo’s answer to Redmi has now become one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world. Realme is going even further by tapping into the accessories and AIoT market. Last year, the company found success with audio accessories, wearable, and even smart home electronics. And now, Realme is teasing its first laptop.
Realme Laptop Overview:
Madhav Seth (CEO: Realme India, Realme Europe) took to this Twitter handle to tease the company’s first laptop. His tweet contains a sneak peek of the notebook. There is a cryptic message accompanying the photo, which reads “Hello World!” when decoded.
In case you don’t know, Hello World is the first program one learns when introduced to a new programming language. Here, it simply signifies Realme’s entry to a new product category. The laptop will be the latest addition to Realme’s growing AIoT portfolio.
According to an exclusive leak by Android Authority, the laptop will be called “Realme Book”. Plus, it looks to be heavily inspired by Apple’s MacBook lineup.
Image: Android Authority
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The leaked images reveal an aluminum body, thin bezels, and a Realme branding on the bottom bezel. Realme Book is also speculated to feature a tall 3:2 aspect ratio.
Official Laptop Survey
Realme’s intentions were clear when it conducted a laptop survey last month. The survey asked users about their laptop preferences. The post on the official forum mentioned that the survey came to be because of users’ requests.
Through the survey, Realme was trying to do a market analysis. The questionnaire asked users about the most and the least important features in a laptop and the workload for which the participants use their laptops. It also asked people if they plan to upgrade their laptops in the coming months, along with the price they are comfortable with.
Based on the questions asked in the survey, it is safe to say that the Realme laptop will be a notebook priced between INR 30,000 and INR 50,000. It could easily be an entry-level Ultrabook that will compete against Mi Notebook 14 lineup, which is available in the same price range. After all, Realme going against Redmi should not be a surprise to anyone.
Research and Development
Brands like Redmi, Poco, and Realme have been offering their products at competitive prices because of their shared resources for R&D with their sister companies. However, none of the brands under the BBK Electronics umbrella (Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus) have launched laptops yet.
Thus, Realme Book will be a product designed from the ground up. Alternatively, it could also be partnering with an ODM (Original Design Manufacturers) to keep the cost down.
Back in January, Indian leaker Mukul Sharma tweeted that Realme could launch a laptop in June 2021. And with the Android Authority leak, it looks like the company is ready to unveil the laptop during the global launch of Realme GT 5G (June 15).
During the launch of the Oculus Quest 2 last year, Facebook also confirmed that it is working on smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban. They will launch later this year but it’s not the only smart device Facebook is working on currently. The company is working on a smartwatch that it plans to launch next year. Let’s learn more about the upcoming smartwatch from Facebook.
Facebook Smartwatch: Everything we know so far
Over the years, the market for wearables like smartwatches has grown significantly. Almost every major smartphone brand has one smartwatch lineup. Even Google has entered the race with its acquisition of Fitbit.
It was The Information that first reported the news of Facebook secretly working on a smartwatch. Facebook may have started as a social media platform, but the company has stepped into the other market segment with Oculus VR headsets and Portal TV. Not to forget the disaster of an attempt that the Facebook Phone was.
Features
We do not have any information about what Facebook will be calling its smartwatch. Thus, we will refer to it as the Facebook smartwatch for now.
According to the latest information, Facebook is developing its smartwatch as a viable alternative to smartphones. It wants people to use the smartwatch-like they use their smartphones. The watch will feature two cameras as well.
Users will be able to detach the display to take pictures and videos. The 1080p AF camera on the back will for photos and videos, whereas the front-facing camera will facilitate video-calling. It will also have a heart rate sensor. Facebook is also working with other companies to develop accessories for its watch. For instance, there will be an accessory to attach the watch to backpacks and such.
Facebook Smartwatch will have built-in LTE connectivity as well. Thus, it will work even without a smartphone pair. That is expected, given how the company sees recent privacy control features in iOS and Android as a threat to itself.
As per the initial reports, the company is developing exclusive software for its smart devices. However, the first-gen Facebook smartwatch will ship with an open-source version of Android.
As you would expect, the watch will have apps like Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram integrated into it. It will allow users to share photos and videos from the smartwatch. Facebook will also be integrating health and fitness features from companies like Peloton Interactive.
Facebook is already looking into the future of the product. It already has the second and third generation of the watch in mind. In the future, the company will look to use the watch as an input mechanism for its AR glasses.
While Facebook is looking to be a big player in the wearable market, it is to be seen how the public will react to it. Through its smartwatch, Facebook will have access to more user data, including information regarding their health and fitness. Considering how it has handled user data over the years, it doesn’t make sense for users to provide additional information.
Mark Zuckerberg once said in an interview that he doesn’t want a society where there is ” a camera in everyone’s living room”. Yet, his company sells Facebook TV Portal and is reportedly working on a smartwatch with two cameras.
It is not just users. Facebook has received criticism from different regulatory bodies as well. The company was accused of demonstrating anti-competitive behavior because it acquired platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, which at some point were Facebook’s biggest rivals.
It will be interesting to see how it will sit with Apple. Currently, Apple holds the largest share of global smartwatch shipments. Recently, the two companies have been fighting over the Apple Transparency Tracking feature. Apple says it offers users more control over their privacy, while Facebook sees it as an anti-competitive behavior against the digital marketing platform.
Facebook vs Oculus Branding
Given the circumstances, the idea of slapping Facebook’s name onto the smartwatch doesn’t look logical, especially when past products like the Facebook phone and Facebook Portal TV did not enjoy much success. The safe bet is here to launch future products under the Oculus branding. Even though it is owned by Facebook, Oculus has been doing well in the smart wearable market.
Facebook Smartwatch Expected Launch Date
According to The Verge and The Information, the alleged Facebook Smartwatch will launch next year. Rumors suggest that the price will be closer to $400. We are yet to hear anything about the subject from Facebook though.
Smart Wearable
Expected Launch Date
Facebook Smartwatch
2022
Check out our review of the Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch.
Nokia has launched its latest budget phone in Russia. The new Nokia C01 Plus is a 4G-ready device that runs Android 11 (Go) out-of-the-box. Let us look at the complete specs, features, expected price in Nepal, and availability of the Nokia C01 Plus.
Nokia C01 Plus Overview:
Design and Display
Nokia C01 Plus features a 5.45-inch screen with 720 x 1400 pixels. The HD+ resolution results in an 18:9 aspect ratio. As expected from a budget phone, this one has thick bezels on all four edges of the screen—especially the top and bottom.
From a distance, one can mistake it for the Nokia C1 Plus that is available in Nepal. However, C01 Plus has a textured back. In addition, the placement of the front flash and speaker is different.
Under the hood, the device packs the Unisoc SC9863A SoC. This chipset consists of eight Cortex-A55 cores (4x 1.6 GHz and 4x 1.2 GHz). There is only one memory configuration with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage.
Here, the internal storage can be expanded up to 128GB using an external MicroSD card. Since the phone does not have much processing prowess, Nokia has installed the Go Edition of Android 11 on the C01 Plus.
Rest of the specs
Nokia C01 Plus has two 5MP cameras, one at the front and the other at the back. Both of them feature an LED flash of their own.
Backing the device is a 3,000mAh user-removable battery. The phone does not support any fast charging technology. In terms of connectivity, it has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2.
Nokia C01 Plus Specifications:
Body: 148 x 71.8 x 9.3mm, 157 gm
Display: 5.45-inches LCD panel
Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio
Nokia C01 Plus is now available for pre-order in Russia, where its price is RUB 6,490. We expect the price of the Nokia C01 Plus in Nepal to be NPR 11,500 when it launches here.
Realme C25s is the latest budget device from the Chinese brand. As the name suggests, the C25s is a slightly upgraded version of the Realme C25. It brings an upgrade in the chipset department. And looking at its specs, the phone looks pretty similar to the Narzo 30A. Let us look at what else the Realme C25s has to offer, along with its expected price in Nepal.
Realme C25s Overview:
Design and Display
Realme C25s features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel like the vanilla C25. The phone has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. It has an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Realme claims peak brightness of up to 570 nits on this phone.
At the back, we get to see a familiar design with the square camera bump and the stripe.
As aforementioned, the biggest upgrade Realme C25s introduces is in the performance department. The phone brings MediaTek’s Helio G85 instead of the G70 on the C25. It features two Cortex-A75 (@2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (@1.8GHz). There is Mali-G52 MC2 for graphics rendering. Realme C25s is available with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and either 64/128GB internal storage.
Camera
At the back, there’s a 13MP primary camera, which is accompanied by a 2MP monochrome and a 2MP depth sensor. Its Malaysian variant has a 48MP main camera instead. On the front, Realme C25s has an 8MP shooter for selfies.
Backing the device is a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Realme has included features like App Quick Freeze, Screen Optimization, and Super Battery Saving Mode here. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. The phone ships with Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top.
Realme C25s will go on sale in India starting today where its price starts at INR 9,999 for the 64GB variant while the 128GB model costs INR 10,999. We expect the price of Realme C25s in Nepal to start at NPR 17,500 when it launches here.
Realme C25s
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/64GB
INR 9,999
NPR 17,500
4/128GB
INR 10,999
NPR 19,500
Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and initial impressions of Realme X7 Max.
Sony has unveiled its latest pair of TWS buds, the WF-1000XM4. It has a new processing chip which the company claims increases noise cancellation levels “at all frequencies”. So, let’s delve in to know more about the specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Overview:
Design
WF-1000XM4 has a completely new design and is 10% smaller than the previous WF-1000XM3. Despite this, what has remained unchanged here is the lengthy naming convention (imagine asking to buy a Sony WF-1000XM4 at a store). Anyway, these buds are rounder in shape and the first in the WF-1000M family to boast IPX4 water resistance.
The charging case also has a smaller form factor than its predecessor and now includes wireless charging. WF-1000XM4 is available in two color options: black and silver.
The buds are driven by Sony’s new V1 processor. Like I mentioned earlier, Sony claims that it improves ANC efficacy while requiring less power. It also has a new Adaptive Sound Control process, which allows the earbuds to analyze your surroundings and tune the sound for optimal performance.
WF-1000XM4 borrows the Speak-to-Chat feature from the WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones. This automatically pauses music and activates ambient sound so you can clearly hear the person talking to you.
Audio
Moving on, Sony says that these are the world’s first TWS earbuds that enable Hi-Res audio through the LDAC codec. When compared to standard Bluetooth audio codecs like AAC and SBC, LDAC can carry up to three times as much data. WF-1000XM4 also includes 360 Reality Audio, which turns a live concert recording into an immersive experience.
Similarly, the buds feature a 6mm driver unit with 20% larger magnets, setting them on a better diaphragm. It not only supports ANC but also provides better passive noise isolation. Each bud contains a pair of beam-forming mics as well as a bone-conducting sensor for voice calls. Even in loud surroundings, the latter can clearly pick up your speech.
Rest of the specs
Aside from that, WF-1000XM4 offers a continuous playback time of up to 8 hours with ANC enabled and up to 12 hours without ANC. The charging case can charge the buds twice to their full capacity. Similarly, a 5-minute charge provides an hour of music playback.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Specifications:
Weight: 41 grams (w/charging case)
Sound driver: 6mm
Audio codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active noise cancellation: Yes
Chip: Sony V1
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2
Water resistance: Yes, IPX4 waterproof
Battery life:
Earbuds: Up to 8 hours playback (ANC on)
With case: Up to 36 hours (ANC off)
Charging: Qi wireless charging, USB-C
Color options: Silver, Black
Sony WF-1000XM4 Price in Nepal and Availability
Sony WF-1000XM4 is now available for USD 280 (or GPB 249 in the UK) in the international market. We expect the price of the Sony WF-1000XM4 in Nepal to be around NPR 35,000 when it launches here shortly.
Earbuds
Price in the US
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Sony WF-1000XM4
USD 280
NPR 35,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.
CG Net recently entered the Nepali market, breaking the long-standing costly slumber of Nepali ISPs. This was soon followed by DishHome, which launched a 25 Mbps internet subscription at an astounding price. But, have you wondered about the reasons how CG and DishHome have managed to provide internet at such a cheap price in Nepal?
Cheap internet in Nepal:
CG has been attempting to join the Nepali telecom industry for some time but has not found success since it couldn’t obtain a unified license. Regardless, CG Communications (one of the subsidiary companies under Chaudhary Group) introduced CG Net in Nepal at a disruptively competitive price. DishHome, on the other hand, came up with some cost-effective internet solutions for its existing customers.
Today we’re going to discuss how these ISPs are actually offering affordable internet in Nepal. However, our speculation might be incomplete in the sense that these companies have different market strategies to turn Nepal’s internet space upside-down.
Market Trend / Customer Demand
Before we go any further, let’s discuss why businesses are turning their attention to the internet.
Nepalese consumers have always been demanding low-cost internet subscriptions. The new players in the country’s ISP market have clearly understood this outcry and therefore entered the industry.
Furthermore, the market trend has captured the attention of the youth. While our neighboring country India enjoys some of the cheapest data rates in the world, things are far too expensive here. This leaves an indelible imprint on our minds, and we are eager to experience such revolutionary developments when it arrives in Nepal.
Reasons for cheap internet from CG and DishHome
Low operation and Infrastructure cost
Considering CG Net and DishHome are still in their infancy in the ISP industry, their spending is lower than that of the established service providers. According to CG Net’s managing director, Mr. Niravana Chaudary, the business started its service with FTTH, therefore it doesn’t have to rely on any legacy infrastructures like its competitors.
Furthermore, they have several additional cost-cutting opportunities, such as their relatively small size, minimal operating and maintenance expenses, and so on. Such cost-cutting gains might be directly shared with users by offering low-cost internet access.
Price is the actual promotion
Looking at the current trend, most ISPs spend thousands only to promote and increase brand reach by appointing a brand ambassador. Users are the primary source of income for such activities, whether directly or indirectly; which of course, raises the cost of bandwidth internet for users.
However, in the case of CG and DishHome, they are offering their services at an extremely low rate. As a result, their pricing becomes an indirect advertising component, and consumers happily share the available information about it. Now, clients are no longer just service takers; they are also promoters. That is, the corporation does not require any branding or large holding on the streets because its advertising is already in the public’s house.
This is a globally established strategy, and businesses like CG and DishHome can really save a lot with it. And, as they are able to reduce some of their expenditure, users get the benefit with low-cost internet.
Loss Leading Strategy
Companies use this approach to provide their service at an extremely low price in order to win clients in a saturated market—especially in the early days of their establishment. This allows them to easily break into the market and garner widespread customer trust.
Now, when a business introduces a service at a lower price than its competitors, people are ecstatic to use it. This drives away the customers from the competition to the newcomers. As a result, this is the stage when the company starts penetrating the market in a disruptive manner.
While this is true, new competitors in ISP areas should have offered their services at modest profit margins. However, it has a long-term positive impact on their business.
For instance, we do not change service providers until we are displeased with them; and if these newcomers can give customer-satisfactory service, why would anyone switch? So, clients stay in the same domain for a longer period of time. And, even if the businesses reserve low profit in the first year, they start maximizing profits in the following years.
Verdict
It’s encouraging to see that, despite the high tariffs levied by the Nepalese government, companies are attempting to provide low-cost internet access. However, how long it’s gonna remain is still to be seen.
Besides revolutionary introductory pricing, the next big thing that will influence customer perception is consistency in service. We’ll get to witness it as time goes on. Regardless, we hope that CG and DishHome continue to follow their current trend.
Meanwhile, check out our video of gaming PC build under $1,000.
Here, we will compare three of the best wireless game controllers that you can buy in Nepal right now. In this list, we have Fantech WGP12 Revolver, MSI Force GC30, and Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710 fighting for the bragging right.
Why wireless though?
A wireless controller has multiple advantages over its wired counterpart, that is, keeping aside the input latency. Even so, modern wireless controllers have gotten so good that you won’t notice the latency unless you are into competitive e-sports.
Cordless controllers don’t restrict your movement and make your setup look clean too. In addition, you won’t have to worry about the wire getting damaged either. However, you will have to make sure the charge does not run out during your gaming sessions.
Best Wireless Game Controllers in Nepal:
Design and Build
It is quite apparent that the Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710 is the heaviest of the bunch. It is also the most premium-looking. The F710 has a glossy silver finish on the front, while the rear has a matte finish. There are rubber grips on the side. Users can attach the dongle to the battery compartment on the back, avoiding misplacements.
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MSI Force GC30
Fantech WGP12 Revolver
Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710
MSI GC30 takes its inspiration from the Xbox controller. The Red and Black color scheme come from the MSI Dragon logo. It weighs around 240 grams. MSI has also included rubber padding on the side.
Weighing around 182 grams, the Fantech WGP12 is the lightest here. Nothing in the design stands out. It also lacks padding on the side. Fantech WGP12 looks cheap, but it is not discomforting while playing games.
Wireless connectivity
All three controllers arrive with a 2.4GHz dongle. Thus, you have all the freedom to move as conveniently as you’d want. They are plug-and-play devices of course and thus, you won’t have to go through the hassle of installing additional drivers.
You can even use the MSI Force GC30 with a MicroUSB cable without using the dongle. I had no problem using any of the three with my PC, but when I tried them on my old PlayStation 3, the Fantech WGP12 kept disconnecting time and again.
Control and Feedback
Moving on, MSI GC30 has a button layout like that of an Xbox controller. Thus, users with PlayStation controllers may find it strange to use initially.
Buttons on the MSI GC30 and Fantech WGP12 are smaller compared to those on the Logitech. These buttons are on the mushy side, too. Compared to them, buttons on Logitech F710 are softer.
D-Pad
I’m impressed by the D-Pad on the MSI GC30. Not only does it work better, but you also get an extra D-Pad cover in the box.
Logitech F710 has the worst D-Pad of the three. Users have to press the button hard to register a press. The Fantech WGP12 is not error-free, but it is the middle ground between the two.
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MSI Force GC30
Fantech WGP12 Revolver
Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710
Analog Stick
The analog stick on the Logitech F710 offers a better grip among the three. It also feels more premium. Thus, your thumb won’t hurt even after a prolonged gaming session. Fantech WGP12 also has a decent grip and feel.
It is disappointing that MSI did not try to differentiate the stick from the rest of the body. They’ve used the same material. Thus, it doesn’t offer much grip like the other two. Other than that, I didn’t encounter any problem with any of the controllers.
Shoulder/Trigger Buttons
Logitech probably has the hardest shoulder button on the three, and I like it. Button-press has a pleasing click sound to them. Trigger buttons on the MSI GC30 have good grips. They also have the largest travel. The shoulder buttons on Fantech’s controller are soft and work well too. I have no complaints here.
Vibration
Logitech F710 features a dedicated button to turn on/off the vibration. Vibration on the other two is automatic. The feedback by the three controllers is almost indistinguishable.
Additional Functions/Features
Logitech F710 has additional switches for X-input and Direct input. Using the Direct input on my PlayStation, I noticed that the vibration and home button were not functional.
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MSI Force GC30
Fantech WGP12 Revolver
Logitech Wireless Gamepad F710
On the other hand, you have to switch between the two using the Home key on the other two. Fantech WGP12 and MSI GC30 are compatible with PC, consoles, and Android. Except for the disconnection issue with the WGP12, both worked pretty well on my PlayStation 3. MSI even offers a 0.3m micro USB OTG cable to play games on the phone.
Battery and Charging
Logitech F710 runs on two AA batteries, which are readily available in the market. You can swap them on your own. The other two features have built-in batteries of 600mAh each. They last anywhere between 7 to 9 hours on a single charge. Similarly, it takes around 3 to 4 hours to charge them.
Accessories in the box
Logitech G710 comes with a range-extending receiver and a nano-receiver. MSI includes a charging cable, an extra D-Pad cover, and a USB dongle in the box. On the other hand, there is nothing except a charging cable and a USB dongle inside Fantech WGP12’s box.
Best Wireless Controllers in Nepal: Conclusion
Of the three, the Fantech WGP12 offers the best value-for-money. It has a decent build quality, connectivity, and buttons. Logitech F710 could be a good option if you play tons of games and want a sturdy controller that will last you for years. Lastly, I would recommend the MSI GC30 to people who are familiar with the Xbox controller.
S. No.
Best wireless controllers in Nepal
Price
1
Fantech GP12 Revolver
Rs. 2,499
2
MSI Force GC30
Rs. 5,000
3
Logitech F710
Rs. 6,500
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