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Deal alert: Nokia 3.4 gets a price cut in Nepal

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Deal alert: Nokia 3.4 gets a price cut in Nepal

Nokia has been refreshing its entry and budget-oriented offerings lately in the Nepali market. Before 2020, the company unveiled the Nokia C3, Nokia 2.4, and Nokia 3.4. And today they have slashed the price of Nokia 3.4, which is a follow up to last year’s Nokia 3.2.

Nokia 3.4 Overview

Design and Display

Nokia has changed some of the visual aspects of the device. While the Nokia 3.2 had a notched display, Nokia 3.4 now sports a punch-hole cutout instead. The circular cutout for the front-facing camera is located on the top right corner of the screen. Nokia has also added a bigger screen of 6.39-inches. The HD+ display has an aspect ratio here of 19.5:9. Nokia 3.4 Design

At the back, HMD Global has gone with a circular camera module instead of a pill-shaped one that is on the Nokia 3.2. A physical fingerprint scanner resides just below the camera module.

Performance and Memory

On the performance front, Nokia 3.4 features the Snapdragon 460 chipset. It is an octa-core processor with Kryo 240 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. The Nokia 3.2 featured a quad-core Snapdragon 429. The phone is available in three memory configurations – 3+32GB, 3+64GB, and 4+64GB variants. Nokia 3.4 ships with Android 10 and it will soon be receiving the Android 11 update. Thanks to the Android One program, it is guaranteed to receive an Android 12 update along with an additional year of security updates.

Camera

While the primary camera has remained the same, HMD Global has added two more sensors at the back. The 13MP primary camera is accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. Completing the triple-camera setup is the 2MP depth sensor. Like the new Nokia 2.4, it also comes with Nokia’s new AI image processing. Thus, you will also be able to use dedicated Night mode and Portrait Editor on the Nokia 3.4. On the front, there is a 5MP camera to quench your thirst for selfies. Nokia 3.4 camera setup

Rest of the specs

The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging (5V, 2A). It features a USB-C port instead of the micro USB on the Nokia 2.4. It also comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2. The NFC option is restricted to limited regions.

Nokia 3.4 Specifications:

  • Body: 160.97 x 75.99 x 8.7mm; 180 gm
  • Display: 6.39-inches punch-hole display
  • Resolution: HD+ (1560 x 720 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460; 11nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (1.8 GHz Kryo 240)
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 64GB (expandable up to 512 via a microSD card)
  • Software & UI: Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
    – 13MP, f/2.2 primary shooter
    – 5MP ultra-wide sensor
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – Single LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.4 aperture
  • Security: Face-unlock
  • Audio: 5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, aptX
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 10W (5V, 2A) charging
  • Colors: Fjord, Dusk, Charcoal

Nokia 3.4 Price in Nepal and Availability

Nokia 3.4 is now available in Nepal for a price of Rs. 15,999 (previously: Rs. 18,699). This price is for the 3GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. You can purchase the phone from various mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Smartphone model Old Price New Price in Nepal
Nokia 3.4 (3/64GB) NPR 18,699 NPR 15,999
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ByzKit HR: A perfect HR management tool for Nepali businesses

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ByzKit HR: A perfect HR management tool for Nepali businesses

Any company—big or small, needs to aptly manage its biggest resource, i.e employees. Thus, HRM (Human Resource Management) is one of the most integral activities for an organization. So, what software does your company currently use for this task? Or which one are you planning to use for your startup? Well, there are multiple softwares available to do that. And one such software that was launched in July last year is the ByzKit HR. In this post, I’ll be discussing what ByzKit HR has to offer and how it might be of help to your organization.

ByzKit HR Overview:

Byzkit HR is one of the subdomains of ByzKit. Basically, ByzKit is a brand focused on providing software for department management in organizations. The IT “brain” behind the software is actually from Cloudy Fox Technology. 

Byzkit HR Website Android iOS

In a single year, the company has been able to launch its web app and mobile app for both iOS and Android. However, the system is not available offline. But you can add unlimited employees in the company’s ByzKit provided domain.

Easy Signup & Setup Process

The signup process on this software is pretty straightforward. All you got to do is go to their website and enter some basic information about your company on the signup page. During this process itself, you’ll be asked to enter a domain for your company which you and your employees will be logging in. It’s basically like setting up a workspace in Slack.

The domain is provided by ByzKit itself. However, you also have the option to host this system in your own domain. And for that, you’ll have to pay extra cost. Oh, and before I forget, the app provides various packages. The Start-Up package that supports up to 10 users is absolutely free of cost. Then there are the Business and Enterprise packages. These two are part of their pay-as-your-need policy rather than the pay per system concept.

Okay, so after you signup and enter the system, you then have to enter details regarding working days, leaves, and working hours. That’s it, now you are good to go. 

ByzKit Dashboard HRM

Byzkit HR Dashboard

The dashboard for the employer summarizes some vital information. You can checkout your check-in/out time, total work time, etc. Furthermore, you can also look at the staff on leave, staff checked-in, pending leave requests, notices, calendar view with leave requests and company holidays, and much more. The information is pretty well laid out in the dashboard.

Employee On-boarding

Integrating new employees or current employees is pretty easy on this app. There’s an Employee menu available in the dashboard. When you first setup your account, you’ll need to invite other employees into the system. You can add an employee by sending them an email or import the employee list from a CSV file. Other than that, you can view the information about every employee in a card view. And you also get the option to deactivate a user, in case they have left the organization.

Leave Management

To manage leaves, you can go to the Manage Leave option on your menu. There, you can apply for leave and check out the leave reports. You can apply for leave by filling up the required information and submit your request. Then, the HR manager can look at the request and either approve or disapprove it. Notification about the action will be sent to the appropriate personnel.

Attendance Management

Likewise, you can look at the attendance summary of employees in a calendar view. It shows when a particular employee checked in and checked out on what day. And we can also add the break in the calendar.

Notice Board

You can add a new notice that will show up in other’s dashboards and you can also take a look at all the other notices that have been added.

Reports and Customized Settings

You can view two reports in the Start-Up package of the app, namely – attendance and leave. You also get some quick filter options to filter through the report. Customized settings include customizing your company profile, leave types, working days, departments, and user roles.

Drive

You also get access to a cloud drive to upload your work-related documents.

Data and Privacy

The data about your employees are pretty important and thus companies will be worried about its privacy. The ByzKit HR team assures that the data is stored securely and privately. However, they do collect some information such as log data, device data, business data (analytics, transaction records). You can read more about it here on their Privacy Policy page.

No Payroll Management

There’s no option for payroll management in the start-up package. So, that’s one glaring omission. But, the company is working to bring this feature alongside others like recruitment, document storage, and Slack integration in future releases.

Byzkit HR Pricing

Like I mentioned earlier, the startup version of ByzKit HR is free. However, it only has support for up to 10 employees. So, if you have more than 10 employees in your office, you will need to upgrade your HRM package. The table below summarizes the pricing of various packages of the ByzKit HR software.

Package Number of Users Email/Telephone Support Monthly Cost Annual Cost
ByzKit Start Up’s 0-10 3 Business Days Free Free
ByzKit Business 11-99 2 Business Days NPR 250 per user NPR 200 per user
ByzKit Enterprise 100+ Same Day Fill in the form requesting a quotation based on the number of users

ByzKit HR: Conclusion

Overall, the ByzKit HR software looks pretty good. Whether you are a startup or a well-established business, ByzKit HR has the tools and all the features that you’ll require to manage the human resource side of your company conveniently. 

MobiKin Assistant for Android Review

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MobiKin Assistant for Android Review

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, therefore it’s not surprising that it contains a sizable amount of important data. We obviously don’t want to lose them. However, sometimes we inadvertently end up deleting them. Thus, it is always a good option to keep a backup of our data. There are plenty of cloud services that offer such a service. However, data backed up in the cloud are online. So, if you are someone who likes to keep a backup locally. And synchronize your Android device with your PC, you’ll need a good third-party solution. That’s where apps like MobiKin Assistant for Android. This third-party solution claims to help you to organize every aspect of your Android device. But how good is it? Let’s find out in this review of the MobiKin Assistant for Android.

MobiKin Assistant for Android Review

As mentioned above, this is a third-party app that helps you to achieve two-way synchronization between your smartphone and your PC. It supports Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista and your Android device should have Android 4 or above. Additionally, there’s a macOS version of this app too.

DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL

Simply visit their website and download the MobiKin Assistant for Android (Windows Version). The file size is about 20MB, so you’ll not require a lot of time to download it. The installation is pretty straight forward too. After downloading the file, you can open the installer and within a few minutes, you’ll be good to go. Similarly, you can also download the apk of this app to connect your device wirelessly with your PC while using this app.

PRICING

This app has both a free version and a paid version. The trial version is pretty limited as all you can do with it is scan and preview your data. So, if you want to get the best out of this application, you’ll have to fork out $29.95 for a 1-year subscription. And $39.95 for a lifetime subscription. It is not a cheap application by any means; however, it does do its job perfectly.

UI

MobiKin Assistant for Android Dashboard

The app dashboard is minimalistic. You’ll find the list of things that you can do on the left-hand side of the screen under the My Device tab. The Home option will display the device overview (once you connect your smartphone), and you can browse through things such as:              

  • Installed Apps
  • Contacts
  • Call Logs
  • SMS
  • Music
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Books

The application shows everything that’s in the internal as well as the external memory of your device.

Similarly, there’s a Super Toolkit tab just beside the My Device option. Here you can choose to back up all the data from your device at one go or restore data from your previous backup.

Super Toolkit

Once your device is connected you can simply go through the various available menu items. As I said, the UI is minimalistic and if you are a regular smartphone or PC user, you should get a hang of this app in no time.

CONNECTING YOUR DEVICE

MobiKin Assistant for Android offers you two ways to connect your smartphone. You go for the old school connectivity via a USB cable or connect your device using Wi-Fi. However, to connect your device using Wi-Fi, you’ll need to install the MobiKin Assistant for Android (smartphone version). When you choose the connect via Wi-Fi option, you’ll be presented with a QR code that you’ll need to scan using the QR scanner in the smartphone version of the app. Also, both your PC and smartphone should be in the same network to connect via Wi-Fi. 

Oh, and before I forget, you’ll need to toggle on the USB debugging mode from the Developer Options in your device to start using the app’s features. Don’t worry if you do not know how to do that. Because as soon as you connect the device, the app will show you how to do just that via helper cards.

The initial setup takes some time, but after the first-time pairing is complete, your device will be recognized by the app quickly each time you connect. One problem that I noticed was that if I initially connect my device USB, disconnect it after a while. And then attempt to connect it using Wi-Fi, the app repeatedly shows error. It will not recognize my device unless I restart the whole application. So, that’s a bugger.

USING THE APP

Once everything is set up, you can go through the various options available. For instance, if you want to export your contacts, then go to the Contacts menu, select the contacts that you want to export, and click on the export button. The app allows you to export contact files in a multitude of formats such as CSV, BAK, VCF, and more. Similarly, you can import contact files or any other files for that matter from your PC to your smartphone.

Your files show up in a managed way, so that’s neat. Furthermore, there’s a search bar on the right-hand side of the screen, where you can search for the file that you are looking for.

The app is pretty fast too. I tried backing up my entire device, which is about 1.6GB of data and it did that in under 3 minutes. However, the speed does depend upon your smartphone too. I mean, if it’s a new one, then the transfer rate will be much faster.

MobiKin Assistant for Android Review: Verdict

Overall, I felt that the MobiKin Assistant for Android is a solid option for those who are looking for a third-party app to manage their smartphone from a PC. It delivers what it says, so no complaints there. However, the trial version offers next to nothing. And to do anything beyond just looking at your data, you’ll need to purchase a subscription. That too is not cheap at all.

So, if you are just going to back up your photos, contact, etc, using the cloud options might be the best. However, if you are looking for a PC app to do that seamlessly and store your data locally, and most importantly if you don’t mind splashing some cash for that, I would certainly recommend you to use the MobiKin Assistant for Android.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 will bring 5G connectivity to budget phones

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 will bring 5G connectivity to budget phones

5G connectivity was among the top trends in the smartphone world in the past couple of years. We see the price of flagship smartphones soar up because of this new feature. However, several efforts have since been made to bring the feature to low-cost smartphones. Last year, we saw Qualcomm introduce Snapdragon 690 SoC with 5G connectivity. In a bid to make 5G more accessible, Qualcomm has now introduced Snapdragon 480 5G chipset for budget smartphones.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset Overview:

Connectivity 

First, let’s talk about the elephant in the room – the 5G connectivity. Snapdragon 480 SoC is the first chip in the budget 400 series to come with the technology. It features an integrated X51 5G Modem-RF system that supports both Sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G and Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone modes. Other features include Time Division Duplexing (TDD), Frequent Division Duplexing, and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS).

Similarly, the SD 480 has support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-frequency GPS.

Architecture 

Compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset is based on a newer 8nm process so expect the Snapdragon 480 to be more power-efficient.

Qualcomm has opted for a 2+6 core setup instead of the 4+4 arrangement on the SD 460. The Snapdragon 480 has two Cortex-A76 high-performance cores. While the A76 is not the fastest performing cores available today, it is still a huge improvement over the Cortex-A73. The A76 cores are even clocked higher at 2.0GHz. Similarly, Cortex-A55 cores have been favored over the Cortex-A53. Qualcomm is claiming a CPU performance of up to 100%.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC

The company has made similar claims about the GPU in the new processor as well. Its Adreno 619 promises up to a 100% performance leap compared to the Adreno 610 in Snapdragon 460.

Camera 

The image signal processor in the Snapdragon 480 is the Qualcomm Spectra 345. Because of it, smartphones with Snapdragon 480 can have a 12MP triple camera setup. It’s a triple ISP. That is, it can capture images or record 720p videos from all three cameras simultaneously. Such a feature was introduced in the Snapdragon 888 and is a first for the 400 series.

Rest of the features 

Moving on, Snapdragon 480 can support FHD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm Sensing Hub supports multiple always-on voice assistants too. It is also the first time technologies like AI-based echo-cancellation and background-noise cancellation have been included in the Snapdragon 400 series. Similarly, the Snapdragon 480 chip is also the first of its kind to come with Quick Charge 4+ technology.

Snapdragon 480  Snapdragon 460 
Process 8nm 11nm
Performance/ big Cores  2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A73
Efficiency / little Cores  6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 619 Adreno 610
DSP Hexagon 686 Hexagon 683
Fast Charging Quick Charge 4+ Quick Charge 3
Modem Snapdragon X51 (5G) Snapdragon X11
Image Signal Processor  Spectra 345 Spectra 340
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Subsystem  FastConnect 6200 FastConnect 6100

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset Availability 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G chipset is expected to power budget smartphones from early 2021. Brands like Oppo, Nokia, and OnePlus are expected to use the new chipset in their upcoming smartphones.

5G smartphone chipset   Availability
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Q1, 2021
  • In the meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V20 SE.

Xiaomi Mi 10i with 108MP camera launched: Likely to arrive in Nepal too 

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Xiaomi Mi 10i with 108MP camera launched: Likely to arrive in Nepal too 

Today, Xiaomi hosted an online event to launch the much-anticipated Mi 10i in India. It is the fourth device in the Mi 10 series to launch in India. Mi 10i has been promoted as an India-exclusive device with the company claiming to have designed and customized the device specifically for the country. However, the phone is likely to launch in Nepal as well. So, let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Xiaomi Mi 10i in Nepal. 

Xiaomi Mi 10i Overview:

Before the launch, the device was said to be an extension of the Mi 10T Lite. However, the device is more of a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G that was launched earlier in China. The main difference between the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and the Mi 10T Lite is the primary camera. Mi 10i will feature a 108MP camera sensor that was first used in the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. 

Design and Display 

Moving on, Xiaomi Mi 10i features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with an FHD resolution. It has a center-placed punch-hole cut–out for the 16MP front-facing camera. The screen is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The six-interval adaptive sync display supports a variable refresh rate of 30-120Hz. Similarly, the display is compatible with HDR 10 and HDR10+. The device features a 360-degree ambient light sensor and the brightness level can be scaled down to just 1 nit.

Xiaomi Mi 10i Color Options

The phone is available in three color options. The Pacific sunrise variant has a matte back whereas the Atlantic Blue has a glossy back. There is also a Midnight Black option if you are fond of the color. Xiaomi has included Corning Gorilla Glass 5 both on the front and back of the device. Mi 10i is also IP53 splash-proof.

Performance and Memory 

Mi 10i is powered by the latest Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC which comes with Adreno 619 GPU. The chipset is based on the 8nm process and comes with an integrated 5G modem. With the Cortex-A77 core, Xiaomi is claiming performance comparable to the 765G which features Cortex A76 cores.  

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G SoC

The phone features 11 different sensors on the back of the phone in addition to the cooling system for better temperature management. Users can choose between two LPDDR4x RAM variants – 6GB and 8GB. The former is available with 64GB and 128GB internal storage whereas the 8GB variant is available with 128GB storage only.  

Camera 

Xiaomi Mi 10i Camera Setup

The quad-camera setup will be led by the 108MP Samsung HM2 sensor. The new sensor from Samsung uses 9-in-1 pixel binning (nona-binning) and was introduced during the launch of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The sensor is slimmer than its predecessor and results in a 10% smaller camera bump. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP primary camera. 

Rest of the specs

Moving on, Mi 10i will feature a 4,820mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The 33W charger can take the phone from 0 to 100% in just 58 minutes. Thankfully, the charger is shipped with the box. Xiaomi also claims the new vibration motor in the Mi 10i will improve the user experience. There is a physical fingerprint sensor on the side of the device. 

Xiaomi Mi 10i Specifications: 

  • Display: 6.67-inches IPS panel; Corning Gorilla Glass 5, six-interval variable refresh rate (30-120Hz)
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080); 19.5:9 
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G; 8nm Mobile Platform 
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) 
  • GPU: Adreno 619 
  • RAM: 6/8GB 
  • Storage: 64/128GB UFS 2.2 
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12 
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 108MP primary shooter
    – 8MP ultra-wide lens
    – 2MP macro lens
    – 2MP depth sensor 
  • Front Camera: 16MP 
  • Security: Fingerprint Scanner (side-mounted) 
  • IP53 Rating: Yes 
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-stereo speakers 
  • Battery: 4820mAh with 33W fast charging  

Xiaomi Mi 10i Price in Nepal and Availability 

The starting price of Xiaomi Mi 10i in India is INR 20,999 for the 6/64GB storage. It will go on sale from January 8th in the country. We can expect the price of Xiaomi Mi 10i in Nepal to start at NPR 36,000 when it launches here. 

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Mi 10i Model  Price in India  Price in Nepal (Expected)
6GB+64GB  INR 20,999  NPR 36,000
6GB+128GB  INR 21,999  NPR 38,000
8GB+128GB  INR 23,999  NPR 42,000

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  • In the meanwhile, check out our long-term review of Xiaomi Mi 10.

HP 2-in-1 convertible laptops with Tiger Lake CPU now available in Nepal

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HP 2-in-1 convertible laptops with Tiger Lake CPU now available in Nepal

Over the last few weeks, quite a few laptops with Intel’s 11th-gen processors have launched in the Nepali market – mostly from MSI’s business lineup. And now, we have a couple of them from HP too. The new HP Envy and Pavilion x360 2020 are 2-in-1 convertible laptops powered by the latest Intel Tiger Lake processor. Let’s take a look at the detailed specs, features, price and, availability of Hp Envy x360 2020 and Pavilion x360 2020 in Nepal.

HP Envy x360 2020 Overview:

The 2020 Edition of the HP Envy x360 was launched in October of 2020. The variant that has arrived here has a 13.3” IPS display with an FHD resolution. It’s a Brightview display without a matte or anti-glare panel. The touchscreen supports multi-touch and covers 72% of the NTSC color gamut. similarly, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. 

HP Envy x360 2020 has a full-size backlit keyboard. The HP Imagepad included here is a precision touchpad with support for multi-touch gestures.  

HP Envy x360 2020 13"

This laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. It is a quad-core CPU with an Intel Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.7GHz. It comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD range. There is no dedicated graphics card thus you will have to rely on the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU for all the graphics-related work.  

There is also the HP Command Center that you can use to customize performance modes, fan speed and noise, and external temperature. 

It features a 3-celled 51 Wh Li-ion battery. In terms of ports, you get one Thunderbolt 4 port with a 40Gbps signaling rate and support for Power Delivery, Display Port 1.4, and HP Sleep and Charge. There are two USB Type-A ports with a 5Gbps signaling rate but only one of them supports HP Sleep-and-Charge. Similarly, the laptop has an AC smart pin, headphone/microphone headphone jack, and a MicroSD card reader. 

HP Envy x360 2020 (13″) Specifications: 

  • Display: 13.3″ Brightview IPS display, 72% NTSC, Corning Gorilla Glass 
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 
  • Processor: 11th-gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 
  • Graphics: Intel Xe graphics 
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 
  • Ports: 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type C with 40Gbps signaling rate, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A with 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x AC Smart pin 
  • Keyboard: Full-Size, backlit 
  • Audio: Dual-speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost 
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2×2), and Bluetooth 5 Combo. MU-MIMO 
  • Webcam: HP Wide Vision HD camera with shutter dual array digital microphone 
  • Battery: 51 Watt-hours Lithium-ions, 3 cells 

HP Pavilion x360 2020 Overview:

Moving on, the HP Pavilion x360 features a 14-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution. Like the Envy x360, it has a multi-touch-enabled display. However, the screen is a little dim at 250 nits and it only covers around 45% of the NTSC color gamut.  

Only the variant with the Core i5-1135G7 is currently available in Nepal. It’s also a quad-core processor but unlike the Core i7, the Turbo Boost speed is limited to just 4.2GHz. Graphics are handled by Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU as well. Similarly, the L3 cache size is 8MB. The device comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.  

HP Pavilion x360 2020 14"

HP Pavilion x360 2020 is backed by a 3-celled 43 Wh Li-ion polymer battery. It has a SuperSpeed USB Type-C port with a 10Gbps signaling rate. It also supports USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort and, HP Sleep-and-Charge. There are two 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports with a 5Gbps signaling rate. Additionally, the laptop has an HDMI 2.0 port, an AC smart pin, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and an SD card reader. 

HP Pavilion x360 2020 Specifications: 

  • Display: 14” IPS display, 45% NTSC, 250 nits 
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 
  • Processor: 11th-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 
  • Graphics: Intel Xe graphics 
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4-3200 
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 
  • Ports: 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type C with 10Gbps signaling rate, 2x SuperSpeed USB Type-A with 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x AC Smart pin, 1x HDMI 2.0 
  • Audio: Dual-speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost 
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5 Combo. MU-MIMO 
  • Webcam: HP Wide Vision HD camera with dual array digital microphone 
  • Battery: 43 Watt-hours Lithium-ion, 3-cell

HP Pavilion x360 and Envy x360 Price in Nepal

HP Pavilion x360 and Envy x360 2020 2-in-1 convertible laptops are now available in Nepal with price tags of NPR 110,000 and NPR 145,000, respectively. You can buy these laptops in Nepal at ITTI. 

HP 2-in-1 laptops Price in Nepal
HP Pavilion x360 (Core i5, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB, 512GB SSD) NPR 110,000
HP Envy x360 (Core i5, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB, 512GB SSD) NPR 145,000

  • Check out our review of the Acer Swift 3 2020 (Intel).

HP Omen 15 2020 gaming laptop with Ryzen 4800H launched in Nepal

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HP Omen 15 2020 gaming laptop with Ryzen 4800H launched in Nepal

HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD version) is now available in Nepal. The variant that has arrived here features the Ryzen 4000-series mobile processor instead of the 10th-gen Intel Core processor. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) in Nepal.

HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the design, HP Omen 15 2020 sports a completely new look compared to its predecessor. The new HP Omen 15 2020 is slimmer and has a more subtle design. The body of the laptop is made up of plastic. HP has topped the plastic top with a Mica Silver finish. On the other hand, the keyboard deck is made from adonized aluminum. The Omen logo is placed at the center of the top. The laptop is 0.89 inches thick and weighs around 2.46 kg.

HP Omen 15 2020 Design

HP Omen 15 has a 15.6-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen has an anti-glare layer on top and is listed with a brightness level of up to 300 nits. This LED-backlit display covers 72% of the NTSC color gamut. The micro-edge design contributes to the 80% screen to body ratio.

Keyboard and Touchpad

HP has included a full-size island-style keyboard on the Omen 15 2020. It is based on 26-key anti-ghosting key technology. That is, the keyboard can register up to 26 keys when pressed simultaneously. It also supports 4-zone RGB backlighting. Similarly, the HP Imagepad comes with support for multi-gestures.

Performance and Memory

As mentioned earlier, this gaming laptop is powered by Ryzen 4000-series mobile processor from AMD. Here, users have no choice other than the Ryzen 7 4800H. It’s an octa-core processor with 16 threads. The base clock speed is 2.9 GHz whereas the max boost clock speed is 4.2GHz. The processor is based on TSMC’s 7nm process and features 4MB of L2 cache. Handling the graphics is NVIDIA’s GTX 1660 Ti with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

To keep the device cool, HP has included Omen Tempest Cooling technology. The setup includes a three-sided vent and five-way airflow. Similarly, the laptop comes with Omen Gaming Hub that users can use to switch between different performance modes, control lighting, and network.

HP Omen 15 2020 is available in two RAM configurations – 8GB and 16GB. But the two RAM slots in the Omen 15 2020 are user-accessible and users can use them to upgrade the RAM up to 32GB. Similarly, the laptop is available with up to 1TB of SSD storage.

Rest of the specs

The laptop features a six-celled 70.9 Wh Li-ion polymer battery. Similarly, it is shipped with a 200W Smart AC power adapter. It comes with Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 and Bluetooth 5 for wireless connectivity. HP even claims that you can attain Gigabit speed when transferring files between two devices connected to the same wireless router. It is also compatible with MU-MIMO routers.

HP has included a wide range of ports on this one. You get a USB Type-C port with a 5Gbps signaling rate. It also supports Display Port and HP Sleep-and-Charge. Similarly, there are three Type-A ports with the same sampling rate but only one of them has support for HP Sleep-and-Charge. The rest of the ports include an RJ-45 port, an AC Smart pin, a headphone/microphone jack, a Mini DisplayPort, and an HDMI 2.0a.

HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) Specifications:

  • Dimension: 14.09 (W) x 9.44 (D) x 0.89 in (H)
  • Weight: 2.46 kg
  • Display: 15.6″ anti-glare IPS display, 72% NTSC Adobe, 300 nits, 144 Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Processor: Octa-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
  • RAM: 8/16 GB DDR4-3200 (Dual channel, upgradeable up to 32 GB)
  • Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Ports: 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type C with 5Gbps signaling rate, 3X SuperSpeed USB Type-A with 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x Rj-45, Ax AC Smart pin, 1X Mini DisplayPort, 1x HMDI 2.0a
  • Keyboard: Full-Size, Four-zone backlit, 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting
  • Audio: Dual-speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5 Combo. MU-MIMO
  • Webcam: HP Wide Vision HD camera with dual array digital microphone
  • Battery: 70.9 Watt-hours Lithium-ions, six cells

HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) in Nepal starts at NPR 160,000 for the 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD memory configuration. Similarly, the price of HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD is NPR 1,75,000. You can buy these laptops at ITTI.

HP Omen 15 2020 (AMD) Price in Nepal
Ryzen 7 4800H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 160,000
Ryzen 7 4800H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD NPR 175,000

  • Check out our review of HP Omen 15 2019.

Samsung Galaxy M02s goes official in Nepal with SD 450, 5000mAh battery

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Samsung Galaxy M02s goes official in Nepal with SD 450, 5000mAh battery

Samsung is a global leader when it comes to smartphone sales. The brand has just released its first device of 2021 and it’s a budget-oriented smartphone. Samsung has now launched the new Galaxy M02s a week after the device was spotted in the Google Play Listing. The device brings quite some significant improvements over its predecessor. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of Samsung Galaxy M02s in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Overview:

In terms of specs, the Samsung Galaxy M02s is more like the Galaxy A02s that was announced last year. However, the A02s is yet to be available commercially. The device will make its debut in Europe later this year.

Design and Display

Moving on to the M02s, the device sports a 6.5-inch TFT panel. Like most of the devices in this price segment, the display has an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch that houses the front camera.

Samsung Galaxy A02s Design

At the back, the triple camera setup is housed inside the rectangular camera module. Other than that, there is a Samsung branding towards the bottom. Interestingly, Samsung has omitted the physical fingerprint sensor that was on the M01s. The device is available in three color options – Black, Blue, and Red.

Performance and Memory

Here, Samsung Galaxy M02s is powered by an entry-level Snapdragon 450 chipset from Qualcomm. It’s a bit underwhelming when we have phones like Motorola’s Moto E7 Plus that offer SD 460 with 70% better performance for almost the same price. The M02s comes with 3 or 4GB of RAM and 32 or 64GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded up to 512GB with an external SD card.

Camera

Getting to the cames, Galaxy M02s now has a total of four cameras. The main camera setup consists of three sensors whereas the fourth is on the front. Except for an additional 2MP macro sensors, the rear camera setup is very similar to that of M01s. We are talking about a 13MP primary sensor accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. Similarly, there is a 5MP sensor on the front for selfies.

Battery

Galaxy M02s features a bigger battery than its predecessor. The 5,000mAh battery is non-removable and it supports a faster 15W charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch HD+ display
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 450 (14nm)
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 4/64GB, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card
  • OS & UI: Android 10 with Samsung One UI Core
  • Rear Camera: Triple; 13MP primary sensor, 2MP depth sensor, 2MP Portrait sensor, LED Flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 15W charging

Samsung Galaxy M02s Price in Nepal and Availability

Samsung Galaxy M02s is now available in Nepal at a price tag of NPR 15,999. This price is for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Similarly, the lower end 3/32GB variant costs Rs. 14,499. You can buy the Galaxy M02s from different Samsung authorized retail stores across Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Variant Price in Nepal
3/32GB NPR 14,499
4/64GB NPR 15,999
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Benchmark scores of the supposed NVIDIA RTX 3070 Max-Q leaks online

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Benchmark scores of the supposed NVIDIA RTX 3070 Max-Q leaks online

Gamers and enthusiasts have expectations from the upcoming mobile processors based on NVIDIA’s Ampere microarchitecture. After all, the GeForce RTX 30 series of desktop processors had the greatest performance leap from its predecessor in the GeForce’s entire lineup. It looks like we are getting closer. Benchmark results of RTX 30-series mobile graphics processors have started popping up on the internet. In the latest news, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q has recorded a double-digit improvement in certain benchmark tests than its predecessor.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q

The benchmark tests were carried out in an HP system. The HP Omen 15 gaming laptop that went through the test was equipped with the 10th-gen Intel Core i7-10870H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q. The GPU used here looks to be a Max-Q variant as the maximum frequency is just 1.29GHz. Similarly, the laptop had 16GB of RAM.

Benchmark Result

The system has put through Geekbench’s OpenCL test two times. The results of the tests were shared by Tum Apisak. With the RTX 3070 Max-Q, the HP Omen gaming laptop was able to score respective scores of 101,621 and 110,839 points. If you check the OpenCL chart, the above-mentioned score puts the GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q in the same ballpark as the GeForce RTX 2080 (desktop).

Even if you compare the score of RTX 3070 mobile GPU with its predecessor, the performance gap is significant. The RTX 2070 Max-Q was successful in scoring 74,314. Compared to mobile RTX 3070’s scores of 101,621 and 110,839, the RTX 2070 Max-Q is 36.9 and 49.3% lower respectively.

Specs

The benchmark results have revealed some details about the specs of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU. According to the listing, this mobile GPU comes with 40 compute units and 5,120 CUDA cores. The memory bus on this GPU is 256-bit wide. Similarly, the GPU has 8GB of VRAM.

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Cinemaghar Gold: A Nepali video streaming platform with great promises

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Cinemaghar Gold: A Nepali video streaming platform with great promises

The ongoing pandemic has put the movie industry throughout the world upside-down. With productions halted and cinema halls shut down, the industry is in dire straits. In the case of Hollywood, the decision of Warner Bros. to release its entire 2021 slate of movies simultaneously on theaters and its own streaming platform—HBO Max, sent ripples of concerns and excitement globally. And in a bid to save Kollywood from this unforeseeable scenario that it’s found itself in, a local streaming platform announced its exulting return. Cinemaghar Gold, a video streaming platform has resurrected itself in an all-new look—hoping to make it big among Nepalese movie enthusiasts.

Cinemaghar Gold: Overview

An inevitable resurrection

Like I mentioned earlier, Cinemaghar isn’t an entirely new product. Founded in 2016, this OTT (Over The Top) video streaming service had already gained traction among a handful of audience. During this time, the company even exclusively launched movies like “Bato Muniko Phool 2” on its platform shortly after its theatrical release. But now, 361º Media is taking the next step in revolutionizing the video streaming habit of the Nepalese audience. Cinemaghar Gold looks to quench the Nepali cinema-watching (and similar contents) thirst of people everywhere.

With its integration of local, international payment gateways, and other options for those without access to either, Cinemaghar Gold is already off to a great start. For the local Nepalese subscribers, there’s the option to pay from eSewa or Khalti (with other options on the way). Likewise, there are card payment alternatives from gateways like MasterCard, VISA, and American Express as well.

International Payment Gateways (PayPal, AMEX, VISA, MasterCard)

On the other hand, Mr. Khagendra Lamichhane (Chairman, Cinemaghar) also announced that the integration of various India-based payment options like PayTM, JioMoney, etc. is in its final stage.

But those without access to any of the digital payment means can lend “Cine Coins” from their friends or families too. Here, anyone that can purchase Cine Coins for a subscription can lend it out to others. With all this, Cinemaghar Gold takes the first step in achieving its universal market.

Modest subscription charge

Besides the global availability, I’d say the company’s next big achievement is its pricing. At launch, one can subscribe to Cinemaghar Gold’s annual package for just NPR 500. The pricing is also uniform to users worldwide—meaning it doesn’t where you are, what matters is your willingness to watch. Similarly, a single subscription will be valid on a maximum of 2 devices at a time.

Unlike other mature international streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, etc. Cinemaghar Gold doesn’t have regional-content variation. What’s available to subscribers in Nepal is also available to those in India, US, or any other country. Moreover, because the platform is in its early stages, we’re expecting all the video qualities to be in Full-HD (1080p) resolution.

That is a reasonable guess considering how its mobile-first approach to content consumption almost perfectly adheres to FHD videos. Also, don’t expect premium technologies like HDR, Dolby Vision, surround sound, etc. to be available on the platform right away. At this point in time, most of those features are overkill for watching Nepali content anyway. For less than Rs. 1.50/day, I’d say the team at Cinemaghar Gold has done an excellent job at enhancing its appeal.

What are the available contents?

At launch, the platform currently boasts 18 hand-picked collections of Nepali feature-length movies, short films, and stand-up comedies. Some of the titles include “Damaru Ko Dandibiyo”, “Kohalpur Express”, “Blind Rocks”, “Sarauto”, “Machha Machha”, “Dui Chaar Din”, etc.

Cinemaghar Gold - 365 Days Movie Mela

With more content scheduled to be added every month, the company is also currently running “Cinemaghar Gold 365 Days Movie Mela”. This online movie festival is basically what I’ve discussed about the service so far.

18 movies—365 days—NPR 500

Cinemaghar Gold will also be adding its original movies, short films, web series, and stand-up comedies on a regular basis, although no specific target/claim has been announced. To discourage the Nepalese audiences’ mentality of siding with YouTube for watching new Nepali movies, Mr. Lamichhane mentioned that Cinemaghar Gold will be bringing said movies first on its platform before they’re available on YouTube.

For this, the company has collaborated with different Nepali movie distribution houses like Highlights Nepal, OSR Digital, etc. To prevent dreadful issues for a streaming platform like payment security, piracy, etc. Cinemaghar Gold has features like 5 layers of security, screen-record prevention, and more.

How do I subscribe?

Keeping all these details aside, let us now move on to how you can be a paying member of the platform. As expected, things are pretty simple. Instead of using an email address of registration, the team has decided to go with a mobile number citing an added layer of authentication and security. It is available on Android, iOS, and Android TVs for download. However, if you’re an Android user, you will have to download the APK installation file from the website for now.

For the other options, Cinemaghar Gold can be downloaded from their respective app distribution platforms. Plus, if your TV supports Chromecast, you can also stream movies from your account directly into the TV.

Download Cinemaghar Gold

Android (website)

iOS (App Store)

Cinemaghar Gold Streaming Service: Conclusion

Wrapping it all up, the introduction of such a streaming service in the context of Nepal is most definitely a positive step. On top of easing the access of local entertainment content on a global scale, Cinemaghar Gold also marks the dawn of the next step for Kollywood. To fulfill its promise of added content, the company will discover many hidden talents in the industry—no doubt.

Furthermore, it will create job opportunities and boost the country’s economy as well. While I admit going streaming services will never be able to capture the magic of watching a movie in a theater, being able to enjoy it on the go, or at the comfort of your home is a different luxury altogether.

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