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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G goes next level with a 108MP camera, SD 750G and more

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November 27, 2020

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G goes next level with a 108MP camera, SD 750G and more

After all the leaks and teasers, Redmi has finally launched the Note 9 lineup in China. The new lineup consists of three phones. In this post, we will take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in Nepal.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Overview

Design

The device sports a 6.67-inch FHD display. It is an IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole on the top center to house the selfie camera. The screen is slightly bigger than its smaller sibling Redmi Note 9 5G.

The major talking point of the device is its 120Hz refresh rate. Similarly, the touch sampling rate here is 240Hz. The screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. As with the Redmi Note 9 5G, the brightness can get as low as 1 nit for comfortable viewing at night time.

At the back, Redmi has included a circular camera module that houses the triple camera setup. The rear panel has a gradient finish to it. The Redmi branding towards the bottom is also subtle which is not the case with the Redmi Note 9 4G.

Performance and 5G

Under the hood, the new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G features Snapdragon 750G. It features 2 Cortex A77 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by Adreno 619. The chipset also has Qualcomm’s 5th Generation AI Engine. The chipset features the same integrated 5G modem as in the Snapdragon 765G. The 360-degree antenna setup includes 11 different 5G antennas placed around the body of the phone.

While the Redmi Note 9 5G comes with 7 different temperature sensors, the Pro variant comes with three more sensors. The intelligent system on the phone samples the device temperature against the test data and applies the optimal thermal solution. Similarly, Redmi claims that the three-dimensional liquid cooling system on the Pro variant can keep the temperature down by up to 5-degrees Celsius.

Also Read:
- Redmi Note 9 4G unveiled with a new design and 6000mAh battery
- Redmi Note 9 5G with Dimensity 800U goes official in China

Camera

Another talking point of the device is its 108MP quad-camera setup. Xiaomi has opted for Samsung Isocell HM2 sensor for the primary camera. It is a 1/1.52” sensor with support for the 9-in-1 pixel binning technique. The device has dual-native ISO and an improved night mode (Super Night View 2.0) for better low light photography.

It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. Completing the quad-camera setup are two 2MP cameras, one for portrait and the other for macro photography.

On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera that can take 1080P videos at up to 30fps. It also comes with an EIS stabilization.

Rest of the specs

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is backed by a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The 33W fast charger can charge the device from 0 to 100% in just 58 minutes. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the right side of the device. As with most of the Redmi devices, it comes with an IR sensor. The phone also has dual-stereo speakers and a linear motor that is optimized for 100 different scenarios.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Specifications

Display: 6.67-inches IPS LCD; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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: 128/256GB 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)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-stereo speakers
Battery: 4820mAh with 33W fast charging

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will go on sale in China starting from December 1, where its price for the base variant is CNY 1,599. As of now, there is no hint of an international launch. However, if it were to launch here, we expect the price of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 32,000.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Variants	Price (China)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB	1,599 Yuan	NPR 32,000
8/128GB	1,799 Yuan	NPR 36,000
8/256GB	1,999 Yuan	NPR 40,000

Here’s our long-term review of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Redmi Note 9 5G with Dimensity 800U goes official in China

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November 26, 2020

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Redmi Note 9 5G with Dimensity 800U goes official in China

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is known for its incredible value-for-money smartphones. Recently, the company crossed a big milestone by selling 140 million units of Redmi Note series of phones since the company’s early days in 2014. And today, the much-leaked Redmi Note 9 series went official in China, where it showcased a total of three new phones. Here, I’ll be discussing the Redmi Note 9 5G including its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Redmi Note 9 5G Overview:

Redmi Note 9 5G is currently exclusive to China and the company has revealed that it doesn’t have any plan to launch the device globally for now. However, rumors suggest that it could launch in the international market after a while under the Redmi Note 9T disguise.

Design & Display

Starting with the design, the Redmi Note 9 5G sports a very Redmi-esque, a very familiar look. From its circular camera module to a similar color scheme, the phone is quite reminiscent of the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Ultra. But while those devices come with a motorized selfie camera, the Note 9 5G settles for a punch-hole cutout instead.

Moving on, the phone is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and even though it doesn’t come with an official IP rating (which is unfair to ask from a device of this stature anyway), it does come with anti-splash coating. This should at least keep you from worrying in case of accidental water splashes. Redmi Note 9 5G includes a linear vibration motor as well, for better haptic feedback on your gaming or typing sessions.

Getting to the display, you get a 6.53-inches FHD+ IPS LCD panel here. With minimal bezels and the aforementioned cutout, the phone manages an impressive 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. Another feature I’m impressed by is its ability to dial down the brightness to as low as 1nit. Add that with the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, the Redmi Note 9 5G is very easy on the eyes. Unlike its Pro sibling, this panel still refreshes at 60Hz only.

Also Read:
- Redmi Note 9 4G with a new design & 6000mAh battery unveiled
- Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G goes next level with a 108MP camera, SD 750G

Performance

One of the major headlining features of the phone lies in its performance. Powered by the Dimensity 800U, the Note 9 5G is an incredibly powerful device. This 7nm silicon from MediaTek consists of 2 high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores @2.0GHz. Handling the graphics is Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. As the phone’s name itself implies, this is a 5G-ready device since the 800U has an integrated 5G modem.

Redmi Note 9 5G supports dual-5G mode (meaning standby 5G connectivity in both SIMs), and the company has included a 360-degree antenna for optimum signal reception. All this is complemented by 6/8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of a faster UFS 2.2 internal storage. Besides, there are 7 intelligent temperature sensors that facilitate an effective cooling mechanism.

If you’re eager for a benchmark, Redmi says the Note 9 5G managed to score a whopping 345,370 on AnTuTu, which is a massive leap from the global variant of any of the Note 9 series. The phone runs on the latest MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.

Cameras

When it comes to cameras, the phone packs a triple-lens setup at the back. There’s a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor (with 118-degree field of view), and a 2MP macro lens.

Apart from taking regular photos, Note 9 5G includes various productive camera features like Document mode and ID photocopying mode, which lets you take pictures as a document scanner or get a printable A4 file, respectively. Similarly, the cutout at the top-left corner of the display houses a 13MP selfie shooter.

Battery & others

Redmi Note 9 5G gets its juice from a big 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging via USB Type-C connection. And with features like 5G Ultra Save (that automatically toggles between network to save power), Smart Switch, etc. you should easily get more than a day’s power from the 5000mAh cell. Other notable features of the phone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speaker setup, IR blaster, etc. For security, Note 9 5G comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 9 5G Specifications:

Body: 6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 inches, 200 gm, Gorilla Glass 5, Anti-splash coating
Display: 6.53-inches IPS LCD panel, 403PPI, Gorilla Glass 5, 60Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800U (7nm Mobile Platform)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 (non-expandable)
Software & UI: MIUI on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
– 48MP primary camera, f/1.8
– 8MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.2, 118-degree FOV
– 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4
– LED flash
Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.3 sensor (punch-hole)
Security: Physical fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speaker
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, sub-6GHz 5G (DSDS)
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 5000mAh with 18W fast charging
Colors: Cloud Ink Gray, Flowing Shadow Purple, Castle Green

Redmi Note 9 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Note 9 5G is already up for pre-order in China where its price is ¥1,299 for the 6/128GB variant. We expect the price of Redmi Note 9 5G in Nepal to be around NPR 26,000, if and when it launches later on.

Redmi Note 9 5G variant	Price (China)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB	¥1,299	NPR 26,000
8/128GB	¥1,499	NPR 30,000
8/256GB	¥1,699	NPR 35,000

Watch our review of the Redmi Note 9.

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) with Intel Icelake CPU now available in Nepal

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November 26, 2020

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Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) with Intel Icelake CPU now available in Nepal

The Dell XPS 13 9300 that was launched at the starting of 2020 is finally available in the Nepali market. Click here to check out the specs, features, price, and availability of Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) in Nepal.

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) Overview

The Dell XPS 13 9300 comes with a machine-milled aluminum chassis made using a CNC machining process. The surface is anodized but Dell has gone further by dipping the edge a second time for added durability. It comes with a 13.4-inch display with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top for protection. The base variant comes with an FHD non-touch panel while the top-end model has a UHD+ touch panel. Compared to its predecessor, the Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) has a taller screen with an aspect ratio of 16:10. For this, the company has significantly reduced the bottom chin.

The laptop comes with a touchpad that is bigger than that on its predecessor. The keyboard is also stretched across the length of the device. Its edge-to-edge backlit keyboard also sports larger keycaps. The laptop comes with either a carbon fiber-based palm rest or the artic white woven glass fiber palm rest.

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) is powered by 10th-gen Intel Core processors with integrated Iris Plus graphics. One can choose between Core I5, Core i7, and Core i3 processors. The laptop comes with a minimum of 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. However, the storage can be maxed to feature up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.

Also Read: Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) launched in Nepal

For connectivity, there is a pair of USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD slot. There is also a Developer Edition of the laptop. However, it is not available in Nepal as of now.

Specifications:

Display: 13.4″ Anti-Glare LED-Backlit; Non-Touch / Touch
Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080) / 4K UHD (3840 x 2400)
Keyboard: Edge-to-Edge backlit keyboard
Processor: 10th-gen Intel Core Processors
Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Webcam: Widescreen HD 720p Web-cam with two digital array microphone
Audio: 2x speakers tuned with Nahimic 3D audio
Connectivity: Killer AX1650
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3, 1x MicroSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) Price in Nepal and Availability

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) starts at NPR 2,19,000 price tag for the Core i5 model with an FHD non-touch display. Similarly, the Core i7 model of Dell XPS 13 9300 costs NPR 2,70,000. You can get it from UG Bazaar or other computer shops across the country. However, the stocks are limited given XPS 13 9310 has already arrived.

Dell XPS 13 9300 (2020) model	Price in Nepal
FHD display, Core i5-1035G1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Rs. 2,19,500
FHD display, Core i7-1065G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Rs. 2,70,000

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Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) is finally available in the Nepalese market

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November 26, 2020

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Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) is finally available in the Nepalese market

Unless you are a hardcore gamer, Dell’s XPS series provides some of the best Windows experiences for the consumer market. The fact that XPS is compared to Apple’s MacBook Pro series says everything about the lineup itself. The 2020 iteration of the Dell XPS series has finally arrived here in Nepal. Today, we are going to take a look at the new Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) along with its specs, features, price, and availability in Nepal.

Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) Overview

For years, XPS 15 has been the best offering by Dell in the consumer market. This is no longer the case today, thanks to Dell’s decision to summon the XPS 17 after almost a decade. It doesn’t mean that the new XPS 15 9500 is a dull device.

For the first time in years, we have seen Dell build the XPS 15 from the ground up; the last few iterations carried only minor upgrades compared to their predecessors.

Meanwhile, check out all the specs and prices of Dell XP here

Design and Display

The XPS 15 9500 comes with a chassis carved out of a single body of aluminum with carbon fiber laid on the palm rest. It comes in a smaller form factor than its predecessor. Dell has managed this feat by getting rid of the bezels, especially the chin on the bottom of the screen has been reduced significantly.

As a result, the 15.6-inch edge-to-edge infinity display extends on all four sides giving rise to an even taller 16:10 aspect ratio. It is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The panel also comes with Eyefeature that will intelligently reduce the emission of harmful blue light while painting vibrant colors.

The screen-to-body ratio on this machine is around 92.9%. Users can choose between an FHD panel (1920 x 1200 pixels) and a 4K UHD panel (3840 x 2400 pixels). The slim bezel on the top houses the webcam along with an infrared camera. The diamond-cut walls on the side are said to protect the device from wear and tear by frequent plugging and unplugging of USB devices.

Keyboard and Trackpad

Dell has brought changes in the keyboard as well. The palm-rest comes with carbon fiber that provides a balance between strength and weight. Dell has increased the size of individuals keys which now come with a key travel of around 1.3mm.

Meanwhile, check out all the specs and prices of Dell XPS series here

The fingerprint sensor is now on the keyboard, and the track pad’s surface area is more prominent. The two up-firing speakers of the quad-speaker setup are on either side of the keyboard.

Also Read:
- Dell G3 3500 gaming laptop launched in Nepal
- Dell G5 now available in Nepal with up to RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU

Performance and Memory

The new XPS 15 9500 comes equipped with 10th-gen Intel 45W laptop processors. As of now, it is available with up to Core i7 – 10750H (8 cores and 16 threads), but the company claims that a variant with Core i9 – 10885H processor is also on the way.

Similarly, you can get up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics, 32 GB DDR4 RAM, and 1TB SSD. Shortly, Dell will be offering up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage too. The laptop is primarily for creative content creators. However, with such top-notch specs, you can even game if you like.

You are not going to get the Vapor Cooling that Dell has included in the XPS 17 9700. It could be because of the size restraints on the XPS 15. Still, it has a better cooling mechanism compared to its predecessor which the company claims is as good as it can be in a laptop of this size.

Battery, Ports, and Security

Dell is claiming a battery life of up to 25 hours on the FHD model, which comes with a six-cell 86Wh battery. Interestingly, the base variant comes with a much smaller three-cell 56Wh battery. We will have to wait to see the actual battery performance in each model. As for ports, Dell has got rid of both USB-A ports and HDMI ports.

As far as ports are concerned, the new XPS 15 9500 comes with 2 x USB C Thunderbolt, 1 x USB – C 3.1, 1 x wedge lock port, and a card reader. For security, Dell included a fingerprint sensor, which is now on the keyboard. The IR camera also supports Windows Hello login.

Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) Specifications:

Design and Build: Unibody Aluminum chassis with carbon fiber palm rest
Dimension: 13.7 x 9.06 x 0.71-inches, 1.83 kg / 2.05 kg
Display: 15.6″ InfinityEdge Anti-Glare, 500 Nit, Non-touch / Touch (only in UHD panel), Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Resolution: Full HD(1920 x 1080) / 4K UHD (3840 x 2400)
Keyboard: 1.3 mm key travel
Processor: Intel Core i5-10300H / i7-10750H / i7-10875H / i9 – 10885H
RAM: 8 – 32GB of DDR4 – 2933MHz
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
Battery: Up to 6-cell 86 Watt-hours (up to 25 hours of backup)
Storage: 256GB to 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Webcam: Widescreen HD 720p Web-cam with two digital array microphone
Audio: Quad-Speaker (2 x 2.5W up-firing woofers + 2 x 1.5W down-firing tweeter)
Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5, on-button Fingerprint Scanner
Ports: 1 x USB A 3.1, 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 support with 4 PCIe lanes), 1 x wedge lock port, a card reader
AC adapter: 90W or 180W AC adapter
Adapters: USB-C to USB-A v3.0 adapter, HDMI v2.0 dongle

Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) starts at NPR 174,800 and goes all the way up to NPR 268,800 for the Core i7 variant with a 4K touch screen. You can Dell XPS 15 9500 from Bigbyte. Other stores are currently out of stock.

Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) model	Price in Nepal	Available at
Non-touch FHD display, i5-10300H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 174,800	Bigbyte
Non-touch FHD display, i7-10750H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Ti	NPR 234,800	Bigbyte
Touch 4K UHD display, i7-10750H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Ti	NPR 258,800	Bigbyte
Touch 4K UHD display, i7-10750H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1650 Ti	NPR 268,800	Bigbyte

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Pulchowk Robotics Club representing Nepal in ABU Robocon Festival 2020

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Pulchowk Robotics Club representing Nepal in ABU Robocon Festival 2020

This year’s ABU Robocon 2020, which was supposed to take place in Fiji, has been suspended because of the situation caused by the ongoing pandemic. However, the organizer has decided to host an online Robocon Festival instead. Though it’s not an official contest, the ABU Robocon Festival provides participants from different countries to showcase their robotics skills. Representing Nepal in the ABU Robocon Festival 2020 is a team from the Robotics Club of Central Campus, IOE (Pulchowk Robotics Club).

ABU Robocon in brief

ABU Robocon or the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest is an annual robotic competition in which participants from different colleges from the Asia-Oceania region compete against each other. The contest is hosted by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and hence the name ABU Robocon. The competition that we know today evolved from NHK Robocon which was first held in 1991.

In ABU Robocon, participants are asked to build robots, usually two, that will complete certain tasks in a game. The game is played in two between a red team and a blue team for a duration of three minutes. The ABU Robocon Festival 2020 has replaced the official ABU Robocon 2020 which was supposed to take place in Fiji.

ABU Robocon Festival

The theme of this year’s contest is Rugby which is also the national game of Fiji. Participants are asked to build two robots – Pass Robot and a Try Robot. These robots can either be manual or automatic. The game is played in a pre-determined field which consists of two halves divided. Each half consists of a passing zone, kicking zone, and receiving zone.

The Pass Robot (PR) and Try Robot (TR) start from their respective start zones. The PR picks one ball at a time and passes it from the Passing zone to TR which is at the receiving zone. The TR then scores the ball into one of the five Try Spots by avoiding obstacles. After a successful Try, the ball is to be kicked from any of the three kick zones towards the conversion post. The game lasts for 3 minutes but can end early if a team utilizes all of its seven balls.

Pulchowk Robotics Club in ABU Robocon Festival

Pulchowk Robotics Club has been representing Nepal in the ABU Robocon since 2002. It was chosen by National Broadcaster and ABU members. This time too, Team Nepal has sent videos of its take on Pass Robots and Try Robots.

The Pass Robot built by Team Nepal features an arm that is capable of pulling the ball from the rack. The ball is then pushed to a roller by a guide and passed using rotating rollers which provide the necessary momentum to the ball. It has been designed to take the kick as well. The kicking mechanism of the Pass Robot has two sections that mimic the human leg. Each section of the leg has a pneumatic actuator.

On the other hand, the Try Robot is capable of catching the ball and dropping it in the try zone. The robot resembles a basket with its front and the top left uncovered. After the robot catches the ball, the horizontal guide stops it from rolling off. When the robot reaches the try zone, the guide is lifted with respect to a pivot causing the ball to fall to the try spot.

The demonstration video sent by the Pulchowk Robotics Club has already been listed on the official page of the ABU Robocon Festival. The video will now be evaluated by other participating teams. The teams will be asked to vote to pick the top three teams. The participating teams will also be able to interact with each other in December through a planned Zoom event.

Dell G5 5500 launched in Nepal with up to RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU

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Dell G5 5500 launched in Nepal with up to RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU

Dell has updated its G-series of budget gaming laptops in Nepal with the introduction of the G5 5500 gaming laptop. Let’s take a look at the specifications, features, price, and availability of the Dell G5 5500 in Nepal.

Dell G5 5500 Overview:

Processor and Memory

Dell G5 5500 comes with the 10th Gen Intel Core processor with the option to choose between Core i5 – 10300H and Core i7 – 10750H. Both are Intel Comet Lake processors based on Intel’s 14nm++ CPU architecture. But the Core i7 offers six core and eight threads, and a higher clock frequency (2.6GHz to 5.0GHz) compare to 4 cores / 8 threads and 2.5GHz to 4.5GHz clock frequency in the Core i5. The device can have up to NVIDIA RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU.

Users can choose between 8GB and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The RAM is user-upgradeable to up to 32GB as well. The laptop will come with at least 128GB SSD, which can go up to 1TB in the high-end model. Similarly, for dual storage options, you get to choose up to the combination of Teton Glacier 512GB SSD and 32GB Intel Optane memory.

As of now, only the Core i7 model of the Dell G5 5500 is available in Nepal. Here, you can get configure the laptop with up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 2070 Max-Q.

Display

The G5 5500 features a 15-inch Anti-Glare panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display is LED-backlit and has a brightness level of 300 nits. There is also an expensive model with a 144Hz WVA panel with the exact resolution and brightness level.

You can choose from a basic full-size keyboard up to a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard. The latter has a Game Shift key at F7. You even get 12-zone chassis lightening on variants with GTX 1660Ti and RTX GPUs.

Also Read: Dell G3 15 (3500) with Intel Comet Lake CPU now available in Nepal

Battery, Ports, and Others

All the variants feature 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD card reader, wedge lock port and a headphone/mic combo port. The variants with GTX 1650 Ti come with a USB-C Display port and RJ45 port (Gigabit Ethernet). The models with GTX 1660 Ti or better GPU include 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port, mini Display Port, and RJ45 port (Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2).

Depending upon the model, you will get either of 51 WHr (3-celled) or 68 WHr (4-celled) battery. It comes with 2 x speakers tuned with Nahimic 3D audio and an HD webcam with dual array digital microphone.

Dell G5 5500 Specifications:

Dimension: 21.6H x 365.5W x 254D-mm, 2.34 kg (starting ) / 24.5 x 365.5 x 254-mm (1660 Ti and above)
Display: 15.6″ Anti-Glare LED-Backlit, 300 Nit, 60 / 144 / 300 Hz
Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Keyboard: up to 4-zone RGB keyboard
Processor: 10 Gen Intel Core i5 – 10300H / i7 – 10750H
RAM: 8 / 16GB DDR4 – 2933MHz (up to 32GB)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (4GB GDDR6), GTX 1660 Ti (6GB GDDR6), RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6), RTX 2070 Max-Q (8GB GDDR6)
Battery: 3-celled 51 Watt-hours / 4-cell 68 Watt-hours
Storage:
– 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (single configuration)
– up to Teton Glacier 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD + 1TB 5400 RPM HDD (double configuration)
Webcam: Widescreen HD 720p Web-cam with two digital array microphone
Audio: 2 x speakers tuned with Nahimic 3D audio
Connectivity: up to 2 x 2 Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2
Ports:
– 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD card reader, wedge lock slot and a headphone/mic combo port (all models)
– USB-C Display port and Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port (GTX 1650 Ti)
– 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port, mini Display Port, and Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2 port (GTX 1660 Ti or better GPU)
AC adapter: 130W or 240W AC adapter

Dell G5 5500 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Dell G5 5500 in Nepal is NPR 205,105 for the Core i7 variant with RTX 2070, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. You can buy it from Neostore, which is the official distributor of Dell laptops in Nepal. Other variants of the Dell G5 5500 are currently out of stock.

Dell G5 5500 Variant	Price in Nepal	Available at
15.6″ FHD 300Hz, Core i7-10750H RTX 2070, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 205,105	Neostore
15.6″ FHD 300Hz, Core i7-10750H, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	NPR 242,250	Neostore (Out of Stock)

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Everything you need to know about the Clean Feed Policy

Nikhil Shrestha

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November 26, 2020

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Everything you need to know about the Clean Feed Policy

On June 24, 2019, every TV channel in the Nepali household suddenly went blank or included a request to contact their cable operators. It was a protest by the cable TV operators in the country, following a warning 24 hours beforehand. The 24-hour cable-blackout was an attempt to show us what the new Advertisement Bill, if enforced would look like, according to Sudhir Parajuli, the then-president of the Federation of Cable TV Association of Nepal. This is a bill regarding the “Television Clean Feed Policy“.

Actually, the clean feed policy dates back to 2073 B.S. It was then published in the “Advertisement Regulation Act 2076” on Kartik 8, 2076 B.S for implementation.

But first, what is the Television Clean Feed Policy?

Clean Feed, in its most basic form, means Television feed without any additional digital on-screen graphics or text in their transmissions. A TV station with a clean feed does not carry any television advertisements or breaks, or even underlying marquee texts on the screen. This is different from the Free Air Policy. For the record, under this, foreign TV channels require no subscription charge as they serve ads on their feed.

Here, the Television Clean Feed Policy is a part of the aforementioned Advertisement Regulation Act 2076. This rule implies that all foreign TV channels should stream without any advertisements since the viewers pay for the channels already; which is what makes it different from the Free Air Policy. In other words, the TV operators in Nepal that downlink foreign channels have to deliver an ad-free viewing experience.

Indian channels under Entertainment category at Dish Home — Dish Home’s selection of “Entertainment” channels

The fundamental of the Clean Feed Policy is that foreign advertisements shouldn’t be fed to the Nepali people. Since we’re already paying for the channels themselves, having to watch their ads on top doesn’t align with consumer rights. Also, most of these ads bear no relevance at all in Nepal. And if foreign channels want to broadcast advertisements, they should make advertisements in Nepali language and local settings, so that it’s relevant for us viewers.

Of course, that’s not really feasible in a jiffy. Hence, the Clean Feed Policy. So, the government is vying for foreign channels without any ads. And if Nepali broadcasters so want, they can insert their own commercials in them, just like the Clean Feed Policy prevalent in India. If we are to receive the clean feed, i.e. foreign channels without any ads, we will have to pay an extra amount of money.

The Preparation & Implementation

As the Advertisement Regulation Act 2076 implies, technically, the television clean feed policy was already implemented in 2019. However, since its implementation was practically impossible just then and there, the Nepal government had prepared for a year’s buffer period. Under this, the clean feed policy was instantly applicable to all the new TV channel operators established on Kartik 8, 2076 B.S, or later.

But, to the existing companies, it had provided 1 year for making necessary preparations; like bringing in new technology, equipment, etc. And now, the allocated one-year-long preparation period has ended, therefore resulting in a widescale implementation of the said policy.

Why Television Clean Feed Policy in Nepal?

According to The Kathmandu Post, the Clean Feed Policy states that “Apart from a few exceptions, almost all of the foreign channels carry commercials made by multinationals and conglomerates for which Nepali viewers are paying monthly charges, while the domestic advertising industry is shrinking. Hence, the need for implementation of clean feed.”

Center Fruit Ad - Indian — A screenshot from an Indian ad for “Center Fruit”

The fact that companies do not need to pay anything to air their advertisements has downed Nepal’s advertisement industry by a great margin. Nepali TV viewers have a fascination with the Indian channels, as they are the major source of our entertainment. And this leads us to watch Indian advertisements, but we don’t really mind as they’re kinda entertaining although irrelevant. So, it’s obvious that those companies don’t really think of advertising on Nepali channels.

Without advertisements, TV channels can’t create better content. So, to tackle this issue, the Government is moving forward with the Clean Feed Policy. It wants to ensure that Nepali TV channels develop and make contents that attract Nepali viewers. Without foreign ads, international companies will have to invest their money in Nepal, so there’s that too.

Clean Feed Policy 2024 Update

Yes, the clean feed policy is still applicable in Nepal as of now. However, you will still find ads from foreign TV channels from time to time.

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iPad 10.2 (2020) with A12 Bionic chip Launched in Nepal

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iPad 10.2 (2020) with A12 Bionic chip Launched in Nepal

Apple announced the eight-generation iPad during the “Time Flies” event. It’s the cheapest iPad you can buy right now and is the successor of the last year’s 7th gen iPad (2019). Let’s check out the specs, features, official price, and availability of the iPad 10.2 (2020) in Nepal.

iPad 10.2 (2020) Overview

Design and Display

There is nothing new about the design and looks of the 8^th generation iPad. The body of the new iPad measures 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.29-inches. The Wi-Fi-only model weighs around 490 while the WiFi + Cellular model is slightly heavier at 495 grams.

Its 10.2-inch IPS display has multi-touch support. The display has a pixel density of 264 PPI. Apple is claiming up to 500 nits of brightness. The panel supports the first-generation Apple Pencil and has an oleophobic coating on top to avoid fingerprints.

Performance

The biggest talking point of the device is its performance. It features the A12 Bionic chip that offers up to 40% faster performance than its predecessor which had A10 Bionic. Similarly, graphics performance has been boosted by up to two times. Apple claims that the new iPad is twice as fast as the top-selling Windows laptops, up to three times faster than top-selling Android tablets, and up to 6 times faster than the top-selling Chromebook. The new iPad 2020 is also the first in the lineup to come with a neural engine. It enables the device to run machine learning algorithms and AR apps.

iPadOS 14

The new iPad ships with iPadOS 14. It now comes with redesigned widgets, new sidebars, a streamlined toolbar, an Universal Search feature, and a new compact design for FaceTime and calls. It also improves the Apple Pencil experience and supports an external keyboard as well. For example, the new iPad 2020 supports Smart Selection that uses Machine Learning to differentiate handwriting from drawing. Similarly, it also supports Shape recognition and Data Detectors. The other change is the introduction of the Scribble feature. With this users will be able to handwrite directly in any field text using the Apple Pencil.

Rest of the Specs

The 8MP rear camera has an aperture of f/2.4. It can record 1080p videos at 30fps. Similarly, the 8th generation iPad can shoot 720p slo-mo videos at 120fps. There is also the Touch ID for security purposes. It has a 32.4 Watt-Hour battery that can last up to 10 hours on web surfing (on Wi-Fi) or up to 9 hours on a cellular data network.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) Specifications:

Body: 9.8H x 6.8W x 0.29D-inches; 490gm (WiFi), 495gm (+ Cellular)
Display: 10.2-inches LED-backlit IPS Retina Display; 500 nits, Fingerprint resistant
Resolution: 2160 x 1620 pixels; 264 PPI; 4:3 aspect ratio
OS: iPadOS 14.2
Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
Rear Camera: 8MP f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera: 1.2MP f/2.4 aperture
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS/GNSS (Cellular variant) /iBeacon, 3G, 4G LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Three-axis Gyro
Battery: 32.4Wh (non-removable); 12W charger inside the box

Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) Price in Nepal and Availability

Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) is now available in Nepal with a starting price of NPR 58,000. It is available from resellers like Olizstore and Evostore.

iPad 2020 Model	Price in Nepal
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020): 32GB, Wi-Fi	Out of Stock
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020): 32GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular	NPR 75,000
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020): 128GB, Wi-Fi	Out of Stock
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020): 128GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular	Out of Stock

Check out our review of Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and iPad 10.2 (2019).

Dell G3 15 (3500) with Intel Comet Lake CPU now available in Nepal

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Dell G3 15 (3500) with Intel Comet Lake CPU now available in Nepal

The G series by Dell is dedicated to users who want a decent gaming laptop on a tight budget. The new Dell G3 3500, aka G3 15 3500 (2020) is the least expensive among Dell G series laptops. Compared to the last generation, the new G3 features an upgraded processor and GPU. For those interested, the new lineup is now available in Nepal. Let’s check out the Dell G3 3500 in more detail, including its specs, features, availability, and official price in Nepal.

Dell G3 3500 Overview

Design and Display

Design-wise, the new Dell G3 3500 doesn’t offer anything new to the table. It looks strikingly similar to its predecessor. Users can choose between two options – Eclipse Black and Alpine White. Both of them feature a subtle blue finish on top that enhances the look of the device.

The G3 features a 15-inch Anti-Glare WVA panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The panel is backlit by LEDs and has a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is offered with two brightness levels – 220 nits and 300 nits. There is also a model with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Also Read: Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) launched

Processor and Memory

Under the hood, G3 3500 packs in 10th gen Intel processors. The base variant comes with i5 – 10300H that features 4 cores / 8 threads and has a turbo boost of up to 4.5 GHz. Spending a little extra will you get i7 – 10750H, which comes with more cores (6 cores / 12 threads) and a clock frequency of up to 5 GHz. It also has a bigger cache size of 12MB compared to 8MB of 10300H. You can get up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6).

The laptop is available in two RAM configurations – 4GB and 8GB, both of which are based on DDR4 technology. The G3 3500 comes with at least 128GB of PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35). On top model bumps it to 1TB (Class 40). One can also opt for dual memory configurations, which start at 128GB SSD (Class 35) plus 1TB HDD (5400 RPM) combo. The top model offers 512 GB SSD (Class 35) paired with 512 GB SSD (Class 40).

Meanwhile, check out all the specs and prices of Dell G Series laptops here

However, not all variant of the laptop is available in Nepal. Here, the minimum you can get is 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD and can be configured up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.

Battery, Ports, and Others

All the variants feature 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD card reader and a headphone/mic combo. The ones with GTX 1650 Ti come with a USB-C Display port and RJ45 port (Gigabit Ethernet). whereas the models with GTX 1660 Ti or better GPU include 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port, mini Display Port, and RJ45 port (Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2).

Depending upon the model, you will get either of 51 WHr (3-celled) or 68 WHr (4-celled) battery. It comes with 2 x speakers tuned with Nahimic 3D audio and an HD webcam with dual array digital microphone.

Dell G3 3500 Specifications:

Display: 15.6″ Anti-Glare WVA LED-Backlit, 220 / 300 Nit, up to 144Hz
Resolution: Full HD(1920 x 1080)
Keyboard: up to 4-zone RGB keyboard
Processor: 10 Gen Intel Core i5 – 10300H / 10 Gen Intel Core i7 – 10750H
RAM: 8 / 16 DDR4 – 2933Mhz
Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1650 4GB / GTX 1650 T 4GBi / GTX 1660 Ti 6GB / RTX 2060 6GB
Battery: up to 4-cell 68 Watt-hours
Storage:
– up to 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (single configuration)
– up to 512GB Class 35 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 512GB Class 40 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (double configuration)
Webcam: Widescreen HD 720p Web-cam with two digital array microphone
Audio: 2 x speakers tuned with Nahimic 3D audio
Connectivity: up to 2 x 2 Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2
Ports:
– 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x SD card reader and a headphone/mic combo port (all models)
– USB-C Display port and Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port (GTX 1650 Ti)
– 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port, mini Display Port, and Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Ethernet E2500V2 port (GTX 1660 Ti or better GPU)
AC adapter: 130W or 240W AC adapter

Dell G3 15 3500 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Dell G3 15 3500 in Nepal starts at NPR 125,000 for the Core i5 variant with GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. But it can cost you up to NPR 189,000 depending upon the configuration. However,

Dell G3 3500 Model	Price in Nepal
FHD 120Hz, Core i5-10300H, GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 125,000
FHD, Core i5-10300H, GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 135,000
FHD 120Hz, Core i7-1065G7, GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 189,905(Out of Stock)

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M1 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Pro: Which one should you buy?

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November 25, 2020

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M1 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Pro: Which one should you buy?

Apple’s M1 MacBooks will release in Nepal within the next month. However, should you buy the M1 MacBook Pro or M1 MacBook Air? It is a real conundrum, right? After all, both of them share most of the specs. Yet, there are some notable differences such as the inclusion of fans and the superior GPU cores. But other than that, most of the specifications are the same. So, which one should you buy once it becomes available? Well, that’s what we are here to discuss. Let’s see how the two devices fare against each other on various front.

M1 MacBook Air vs Pro Specifications:

	MacBook Air	MacBook Pro
Processor	M1 (8-core)	M1 (8-core)
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (SSD)	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (SSD)
RAM	8GB/16GB	8GB/16GB
Graphics	7/8-core GPU	8-core GPU
Neural Engine	16-core	16-core
Thermals	Fanless	Active cooling with fan
Speakers	Stereo speakers with wide sound, Dolby Atmos	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range, Dolby Atmos
Display	13.3-inch (2560×1600 pixels resolution); 400 nits	13.3-inch (2560×1600 pixels resolution); 500 nits
I/O	2 x USB-C/Thunderbolt port, 3.5mm headphone jack	2 x USB-C/Thunderbolt port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Touch Bar
Weight	1.29 kg	1.4 kg
Dimension	0.63 (T) x 11.97 (W) x 8.36 (D)	0.61 (T) x 11.97 (W) x 8.36 (D)
Price in the US (Starting)	$999 (8/256GB)	$1,299 (8/256GB)

As the specification table shows, the two MacBooks share most of the specifications. But let’s dive deeper into what they have to offer.

Design, Battery, Keyboard, and Speaker

Both have them have a similar sort of weight and dimension measurements. Traditionally, MacBook Air is supposed to be more portable than the Pro variant. However, here we can see that though the Air is a tad bit lighter than the Pro, the M1 MacBook Air is thicker at the thickest point. Still, if weight is what concerns you the most, then the MacBook Air gets the point in this category. But in practical usage, things aren’t going to be radically different between the two MacBooks’ weight.

Talking about the I/O ports, they both sport a headphone jack and 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (which support Thunderbolt 3), so no difference there. However, battery-wise, the Pro now offers around 3 hours more endurance than the Air. That’s somewhat of a diversion from what we have seen traditionally.

Faster charging

But given the fact that despite sharing the same chipset, the Pro variant gets a bigger battery. So, that’s kind of expected. Furthermore, the Air comes with a 30W charger while the Pro gets a 61W charger. Thus, the MacBook Pro not only offers better battery backup, but it also comes with faster charging. This would be a thing to consider between the two relatively similar laptops.

Both the devices have a Magic keyboard. However, the edges on the Air is slightly sloped. So, it might feel a bit comfortable to use M1 MacBook Air rather than the Pro which has flat edges. However, this should not be much of a concern to many. The main difference here is obviously the inclusion of the Touch Bar in the MacBook Pro. But, it is not an immediate advantage either, considering how many users don’t find it that useful, to begin with. Thus, it is up to the personal preference of the user, whether they want the Touch Bar or not.

From what I’ve seen till now, the MacBook Air has a considerably loud and clear sounding speaker than that of the MacBook Pro. Furthermore, personally, I would prefer a loudspeaker much more than the one which has slightly better bass. So, MacBook Air would be my go-to device in terms of the speaker.

Also Read: MacBook Air MacBook Pro Price in Nepal [Updated]

Display and Performance

Unlike the past MacBook Airs, the M1 variant has the P3-white color gamut support. Thus, photo editors can now go for the much cheaper MacBook Air too. So, there’s not much of a difference as far as the display quality is concerned. However, the MacBook Air has a slightly lower brightness compared to the Pro. But other than that, you won’t find any difference.

The base M1 MacBook Air model comes with a 7-core GPU, whereas the Pro has 8-cores. However, Geekbench scores have shown that their scores vary by only the slightest of margins. So, you shouldn’t really find much of a difference while using the devices.

Now, the MacBook Pro does come with a fan. However, it does not really switch on until the device is pushed to its absolute limit, and that is rarely gonna happen. Most results have shown that you only get slightly better performance on the MacBook Pro.

MacBook Air (M1) vs MacBook Pro (M1): Verdict

All things considered, the M1 MacBook Pro only offers slightly better performance than the M1 MacBook Air. Now, the latter comes cheaper than the Pro version. So, unless you are a fan of the touch bar, I wouldn’t really recommend spending the extra $300 (according to international price) on the M1 MacBook Pro. But hey, in the end, it’s all up to the buyer.

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