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Realme Buds Air Pro launched with ANC, 94ms Game Mode and more

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Realme Buds Air Pro launched with ANC, 94ms Game Mode and more

Realme has extended its Buds Air lineup of wireless earbuds with the latest Buds Air Pro. The new TWS was announced alongside other AIoT devices during Realme “Leap To Next Gen” online event. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Realme Buds Air Pro in Nepal.

Realme Buds Air Pro Overview

The design of the Realme Buds Air Pro has been heavily inspired by Apple’s Air Pods Pro. For the first time in the lineup, Realme has opted for soft ear tips. Realme says that the silicone ear tips are skin-friendly and its ergonomic cavity makes it comfortable to wear for a prolonged period. The earbuds are lightweight and weigh 5g each. Realme Buds Air Pro is available in two color options – Rock Black and Soul White. Realme Buds Air Pro Color Options

The charging case of the Realme Buds Air Pro sports a cobble-inspired design. There is an LED indicator, and the Realme logo just below the lid.

Internal specs

While the original Realme Buds Air featured a custom R1 chipset, it has been replaced with the S1 chipset in the Buds Air Pro. The biggest improvement is the intelligent noise cancellation technology. In addition to that, the new chipset is also power-efficient and stable in terms of connection. S1 supports data transmission via Bluetooth 5.0 connection. The 10mm audio driver in the Buds Air Pro is actually smaller than the 12mm driver in the Realme Buds Air. But, it comes with Dynamic Bass Boost composite bass enhancement algorithm. Realme Buds Air Pro Driver

Features

Buds Air Pro is also the first TWS from Realme to feature Active Noise cancellation (ANC). The hybrid ANC consists of FeedForward and FeedBack microphones that detect noise from both inside and outside of the ear. The earbuds then emit anti-noise waves to cancel them out. Realme says the Buds Air Pro can cancel out the noise of up to 35dB. There is a Transparency mode that allows the ambient sound to go through. For gamers out there, it features a different “Game Mode” that when activated can restrict the audio latency to up to 94ms. It is a massive improvement from 119.3ms in the gaming mode of the original Buds Air or Buds Air Neo, Buds Q. Realme Buds Air Pro Low Latency Mode

Similarly, the Buds Air Pro supports Smart Wear Detection. It stops the music automatically when the earbuds are taken out of the ear and resumes playback when put back in. Other notable features include touch-enabled controls, dual-mic ENC for calls, auto-connection, and Google Fast Pair.

Rest of the specs

At 50% volume, the earbuds can last up to 5 hours on a single charge with the Noise cancellation on. Turning it off will give an extra hour of playback time. With the charging case, the numbers can be extended up to 20 hours and 25 hours, respectively. The earphone can be charged from 0 to 100% in an hour’s time. The whole setup (including the earbuds and charging case) takes two hours to fully charge. Realme Buds Air Pro supports fast charging that provides up to 3 hours of playback (charging case + earbuds) with 10 minutes of charging. However, it doesn’t support wireless charging. Realme Buds Air Pro IPX4 rating

Another neat addition to the Buds Air Pro is the IPX4 certification. Now, you can use the Realme Buds Air Pro during minor workouts without having to worry about anything.

Realme Buds Air Pro Specifications:

  • Weight: 5 grams (each earbud)
  • Driver: 10mm Bass Boost Driver
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.0, Google Fast Pair); 10 meters range
  • Chipset: Custom S1 chip
  • Music time: 5 hours (ANC on, AAC, 50% volume), 20 hours (with charging case)
  • Audio codec: AAC, SBC
  • Control: Touch (customizable via the Realme Link app)
  • Battery capacity: N/A (each earbud); 486mAh (power case)
  • Charging time: 2 hours (with charging case)
  • Noise-canceling: Yes, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Active Noise Cancellation
  • IP rating: Yes, IPX4
  • Companion app: Realme Link

Realme Buds Air Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Starting October 16, Realme Buds Air Pro will go on sale in India, where its price is INR 4,999 which is lowered down to INR 4,499 under the Diwali Sale. We can expect the Realme Buds Air Pro to launch in Nepal sometimes with a price tag of around NPR 9,000.

Wireless Earphones Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Buds Air Pro INR 4,999 NPR 9,000
  • Check out our review of the Realme 7. 

Realme announces the world’s first 4K SLED Smart TV

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Realme announces the world’s first 4K SLED Smart TV

Earlier this year, Realme jumped into the smart TV business with the Realme Smart TV. The company has now launched its second smart TV during the “Leap To Next Gen” event. Realme Smart TV SLED is the world’s first SLED TV, a technology that Realme developed to overcome the limitation of LCD technology. Let’s learn more about the new Realme TV SLED Smart TV, along with its specifications, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

SLED Technology

The highlight of the new Realme Smart TV is the debut of SLED technology. It is the result of a collaboration between Realme and John Rooymans of SPD technology. Realme says that the new SLED technology offers a better natural viewing experience compared to traditional LCD because of its backlight technology. Most of the LCD uses a white backlight which is then transferred to RGB filters for the desired color. QLED uses blue backlight which the quantum dots turns into white. QLED vs SLED

In contrast, a SLED panel uses individual Red, Green, and Blue LEDs which is later turned into white. Realme says this new setup causes less harm to our eyes and is able to represent colors better.

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K Overview

Design and Display

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K sports a 55-inch panel. It is enclosed by metal frames. Thanks to the 9.5mm slim bezels, Realme is boasting the screen-to-body ratio of Realme Smart TV SLED 4K to be around 94.6%. The SLED panel covers 108% of the NTSC color gamut, which is the highest ever in a Realme product. The TV has TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light.

Internal SpecsRealme Smart TV SLED 4K Design

This TV is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor with four Cortex A55 cores clocked up to 1.2GHz. It is backed by Mali 470 MP3 GPU. Realme SLED TV 4K comes with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and is a certified Android TV as well. Thus, it supports both Google Assistant and Chromecast.

Realme has also included the Chroma Boost Picture Engine along with Cinematic Tuning. It supports seven different display modes – Sport, Standard, Game, Vivid, Energy Saving, User, and Movie.

Audio and Connectivity

The audio system on the Realme Smart TV SLED 4K features a quad stereo speaker with two dynamic full-range speakers, each paired with a tweeter. Collectively, they produce an output of 24W. The TV is among the four smart hubs listed in Realme’s 1+4+N product strategy. Thus, users can control and manage Realme AIoT devices. Realme Smart TV SLED 4K Speaker setup

As far as the connectivity goes, the Realme Smart TV SLED 4K supports dual-band Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth 5.0 transmission. Realme has included a wide range of ports as well. Realme Smart TV SLED 4K Ports

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K Specifications:

  • Display: 55-inches SLED panel; 108% NTSC, 178-degree viewing angle; 1.07G colors
  • Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160); 16:9
  • Dimensions :
    – 1299 x 770 x 223mm (with stand)
    – 1299 x 713 x 66mm (without stand)
  • Weight: 12.8 kg (Gross); 12.6 kg (Net)
  • Sound: 24W Quad Stereo Speakers; Dolby Audio
  • OS: Android
  • Processor: Quad-core MediaTek processor with ARM Cortex – A55
  • Storage: 1.5GB RAM, 16GB Memory
  • Power: 170W
  • Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
  • I/O Ports: 3x HDMI, 2x USB, 1x LAN, 1x AV, 2x Tuner, 1x ANT

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K Price in and Availability

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K will go on sale starting from October 16 with a price tag of INR 39,999 in India. We can expect the price of Realme Smart SLED TV 4K in Nepal to be around NPR 70,000 if the company decides to launch it here.

Smart TV Model
 Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Smart TV SLED 4K (55-inches) INR 39,999 NPR 70,000
  • Check out our review of Samsung RU7100 4K TV.

Nokia C3 Review: A Budget Phone With A Superior Build Quality

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Nokia C3 Review: A Budget Phone With A Superior Build Quality

Nokia launched the C2 back in March of this year. However, the company quickly succeeded with the Nokia C3. The new device comes with more RAM, a bigger display, and the full-fetched version of Android compared to the Go Edition in its predecessor. However, is it worth upgrading to? Let’s find out in our detailed review of the Nokia C3.

Nokia C3 Specifications:

  • Body: 159.6 x 77 x 8.7 mm; 184.5 gm
  • Display: 5.99-inches IPS LCD panel; 400 nits
  • Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels); 18:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC9863A (28nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: IMG8322
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 16GB (expandable using a micro SD card)
  • Software & UI: Android 10
  • Rear Camera: 8MP lens; LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP lens
  • Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 3040mAh (user-replaceable) with 5W charging
  • Colors: Blue, Sand Gold
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,499 (2/16GB)

Nokia C3 Review:

Design

  • Polycarbonate body
  • Feels durable on the hand

With the traditional bezels on the forehead and bottom chin, Nokia C3 does not quite look like a device from 2020. However, it does not look that old as the original Nokia C3 from 2010. We all remember the original Nokia C3, right? The device with its physical QWERTY keypad was quite big at some time in Nepal. Let’s get back to the 2020 iteration. The side bezels might add to that the annoyance if you are looking for the full-immersive view.

Other than that, the device is well built. It is sturdy and does not feel cheap at all. The device is available in two color options – Blue and Sand Gold. HMD Global has also improved some of the visual aspects of the front by shifting the position of some of the sensors and logo branding. The front-facing flash has also been removed.

The volume rocker and the power button is placed on the right side of the phone. On the back, Nokia has included a more elongated camera module. There is a fingerprint scanner just below the camera bump. The speaker grill has also been moved from the rear panel to the front of the device.

Display

  • 5.99-inches IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution
  • 18:9 aspect ratio and traditional bezels

Nokia C3 sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen, which is slightly bigger than its predecessor. However, the resolution has remained unchanged at 1400 x 720 pixels. There is not much to talk about the quality of the screen. However, you take a closer look at the smaller icons and logos, you will notice that they lack a certain level of sharpness.

Even said that I used the device for my online classes and faced no problem with the display. However, if you are thinking of enjoying your favorite music videos on YouTube, you will be bummed to find out that most of them don’t even offer the quality option. Also, you will struggle with the visibility if you use it outdoors. Similarly, the janky layout that we reported on our Nokia C2 review has not been fixed yet.

Performance

  • Octa-core Unisoc Spreadtrum SC9863A (28nm)
  • 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage

In terms of performance, the Nokia C3 packs in Unisoc SC9863A. It is an octa-core chipset based on a 28nm process and features cores with a clock speed up to 1.6GHz. In real life usage, the processor is comparable to the entry-level Snapdragon 439 from Qualcomm. It is paired with 2GB of memory and 16GB of internal storage. On the software front, it runs on Android 10. With such a bare minimum of specs, and the full-fledged Android software on board, the phone was not going to be the best performer.

Nokia C3 - Design

There is a noticeable delay when loading up any apps and, the heavier the app, the longer the loading period. Similarly, the device freezes for a few seconds after each restart. Toggling with the animation setting under the Developer Options doesn’t help either as the system animations are off by default. I installed and used apps like Facebook, Messenger, Microsoft Teams and they all ran well.

Gaming

To test how the phone handled games, I installed and played a handful of games on it. During this review of the Nokia C3, I faced some issues with the touch response and the loading time but other than that games like Clash Royale and Among Us were playable. I even tried PUBG Mobile Lite on this device. You can bump the graphics and frame rate settings to up to HD and Extreme, respectively. While the gameplays gets choppy at times, it is still playable. However, it takes a toll on the battery and the device starts heating right away.

Camera

  • 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera

Similarly, the 8MP rear camera of the Nokia C3 is capable of taking decent pictures under proper lighting conditions. But, the camera overexposes the sky most of the time when it is included in the frame. Similarly, the camera performance is miserable under poor lighting conditions as one would expect.

The photos look blurred and washed out. They also don’t retain much of the details. There is no dedicated night mode and the LED flash does not help much either. The photos taken in dark conditions are full of grains.

Here, the 5MP front-facing camera suffers a similar fate. If you keep the overexposed sky aside, the selfies are decent looking.

However, it starts getting grainy under poorly-lit conditions. On top of that, Nokia has removed the LED flash that was there on the Nokia C2.

Battery & Audio

  • 3040mAh battery with 5W charging
  • 3.5mm headphone jack, front-firing speaker

Nokia C3 packs a 3040mAh battery which is an upgrade from the 2,800mAh battery on its predecessor. However, the company did not bother to upgrade the charging technology. That is why the 5W charger included in the box takes 3 hours and 50 minutes to charge the device from 0 to 100%.

On a full charge, the device lasted me a full day. With a few hours of online classes of Microsoft Teams, limited gaming, and web-browsing, I had to plug the device into the charger only at the end of the day.

Nokia C3 - Headphone Jack

No matter how you hold your device, your hand won’t block the audio output as the speakers are placed up front. However, the front-firing speaker in itself is not that loud. And turning up the volume muffles the sound. Nokia C3 also features a capacitive fingerprint sensor that is mounted on the back. There is a noticeable delay between the scanning and unlocking of the device. It can be used to bring down the notification panel too. The device also comes with an earphone inside the box which is becoming rare in a budget device these days.

Conclusion

Nokia C3 is a device meant for people who are switching from bar phones to Android smartphones. The device looks and feels premium than its price tag and thus can be great for gifting it to non-tech savvy family members and friends. It brings a decent battery life and a fingerprint sensor in the budget segment. However, I would have liked the device even more if it had improved cameras and at least a 10W charger. Also, the traditional bezels on the phone may not be everyone’s preference.

Nokia C3 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Good build quality
  • Near stock Android
  • Decent battery life

Cons: 

  • Speaker sounds muffled
  • Highly inefficient 28nm SoC
  • Takes too long to charge

Best Tech Deals of Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020

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Best Tech Deals of Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020

Daraz is back with its annual Dashain sales bonanza. The Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020 commenced on October 5. This event brings in multiple deals and vouchers for Daraz customers so that they can have a better shopping experience in these troubled times. We had previously talked about the exclusive launches and various games being organized in this year’s event. Today, let’s check out the best tech deals being offered in Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020. In addition to the below-mentioned offer price, you can get additional Rs. 2500 discount if you make pre-payments through partner bank cards.

Best Deals on TVs

  • Hisense 32″ FHD LED Android Smart TV (50Hz refresh rate, 1GB RAM, 8GB NAND Flash Memory, Android 9.0): Rs. 34,500 Rs. 26,990
  • Palsonic Australia 43″ FHD LED Android Smart TV (A+ Grade Panel, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 7.0): Rs. 51,981 Rs. 38,500
  • Philips 43″ FHD LED Smart TV (60Hz refresh rate, Smart App Store, Auto Volume Leveler): Rs. 84,900 Rs. 49,999
  • Samsung 43″ (UA43NU7100) 4K UHD Smart LED TV (2160p, 1300PQI, Dolby Digital Plus, 20W sound output, SmartThings App Support): Rs. 89,990 Rs. 65,000
  • Skyworth 50″ (50G2) 4K UHD Android Smart TV (60Hz refresh rate, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Band WiFi): Rs. 99,900 Rs. 64,990
  • Videocon 65″ 4K UHD LED Android TV (60Hz refresh rate, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 9, Voice control remote, Air mouse remote): Rs. 145,500 Rs. 104,990
  • LG 55″ (55UM7300) 4K UHD LED Smart TV (4K IPS, DTS Virtual:X, Magic remote control, AirPlay 2 ): Rs. 149,990 Rs. 110,990

Besides these offered prices, you can use the voucher code TV2500 to get Rs. 2500 discount and TV4000 to get Rs. 4000 discount on your order. These codes can be used on orders above Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 100,000 respectively.

Best Deals on Cameras

  • Canon EOS 4000D 18.0MP DSLR Camera 18-55mm Lens (Includes: Eyecup, shoulder strap, 16GB SD card): Rs. 52,000 Rs. 49,000
  • Canon EOS 2000D 24.2 MP DSLR Camera 18-55mm Lens (ISO 2100 – 2400, Includes: 16Gb SD card, Bagpack, Tripod): Rs. 55,000 Rs. 52,000
  • Canon EOS 250D 24.1MP DSLR Camera 18-55mm Lens (ISO – 2900 – 3200, 9-point AF, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Includes: 16GB card, Camera bag): Rs. 90,000 Rs. 87,000

On cameras too, buyers can use a voucher code to get additional discounts. Here, you can use the code CAMERA1500 to get Rs. 1500 off on purchase of Rs. 45,000 and above.

Best Deals on Home Appliances

  • Samsung Ecobubble (WW70J4243MW) Front Loading Washing Machine (7Kg, Smart Check, 1200RPM, 12 wash program, Quick Wash: 15 min): Rs. 73,490 Rs. 57,990 [use WASHING1500 and WASHING2500 for additional discount]
  • Whirlpool Neo Fresh Double Door Refrigerator (245L capacity, Automatic Ice-Maker, Reversible Doors, Nofrost System): Rs. 48,400 Rs. 36,810 [use FRIDGE1000 and FRIDGE2500 for additional discount]
  • Media Wall Mounted 1.0 ton AC (Voice control, iEco Mode, GearShift): Rs. 79,100  Rs. 59,085 [ get Rs. 500 off by spending Rs. 5000]
  • Philips (Hd9217/00) Low Fat Airfryer: Rs. 21,300 Rs. 17,399
  • Homeglory Water Dispenser: Rs 11,820 Rs. 8,999

Best Deals on Gadgets

  • Lexar NS100 2.5″ SATA III SSD (6GB/s, Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB): Rs. 9,999 Rs. 6,499
  • Transcend 2TB StoreJet External Hard Drive (USB 3.0, backwards compatible with USB 2.0, Military-grade shock resistance): Rs. 13,150 Rs. 12,855
  • My Power 20000mAh Portable Powerbank (digital display, 2x USB, 3 inputs): Rs 2,900 Rs. 2,320

Best Deals on Headphones

  • Fantech Hg23 Headphone (Octane 7.1 RGB, wired, mic): Rs. 7,499 Rs. 3,999
  • Anker Soundcore Spirit X2 (Sweatproof, 9 hours playtime): Rs. 13,000 Rs. 9,800
  • JBL T110 Earphone (9m driver, 1-button remote, 1.4m cable length): Rs. 1,600 Rs. 1,350
  • Digicom K8 Bluetooth Headphone (over-ear, foldable, 16hr playtime): Rs 2,450 Rs. 2,082

Flipkart extends Nokia TV lineup with six new Smart TVs

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Flipkart extends Nokia TV lineup with six new Smart TVs

After stepping into the TV business last year, Nokia has unveiled six new TVs in India. All the Nokia TVs were unveiled by Flipkart which has the license to sell TV under the Nokia branding. The six new TV are LED-backlit and run on Android OS. Let’s learn more about the new Nokia TV unveiled by Flipkart, including the specs, features, expected price & availability in Nepal.

New Nokia TV Lineup Overview

The new lineup consists of TVs with screen sizes ranging from 32-inch to 65-inch. Among the six, three sports 4K UHD resolution. Rest of the lineup sport HD and FHD resolution, respectively. Unlike the pre-existing Nokia TVs that were powered by JBL speakers, the new lineup is powered by Onkyo speakers. These TVs come with a diamond-cut bezel design and contour speaker grill. It is topped with feather touch outer fabric. All these TVs support Micro Dimming, Max Brite Display, Pronto Focal AI Engine. They all run on Android 9. Nokia TV Micro Dimming

Nokia 32TAHDN TV

  • Display: 32-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: HD (1366 x 768); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 53 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 1.5GB + 8GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 39W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Nokia 43TAFHDN TV

  • Display: 43-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: FHD (1920x 1080); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 2 x HDMI, 2 x USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 53 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 1.5GB + 8GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 39W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Nokia 43TAUHDN TV

  • Display: 43-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: UHD 4K (3840x 2160); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 53 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 2GB + 16GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 39W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Also Read: Samsung TV Price in Nepal [Updated]

Nokia 50TAUHDN TV

  • Display: 50-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: UHD 4K (3840x 2160); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 3 x HDMI, 2 X USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 55 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 2GB + 16GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 48W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Nokia 55TAUHDN TV

  • Display: 55-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: UHD 4K (3840x 2160); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 3 x HDMI, 2 X USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 55 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 2GB + 16GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 48W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Nokia 65TAUHDN TV

  • Display: 65-inch LED TV with VA Panel; 60Hz; 178-degree View Angle
  • Resolution: UHD 4K (3840x 2160); 16:9
  • Connectivity: 3 x HDMI, 2 X USB Port, WI-Fi 2.4GHz, Headphone Jack
  • Processor: CA 55 (quad-core processor)
  • GPU: Mali 470
  • Memory: 2GB + 16GB
  • Software: Android 9.0
  • Speakers: QuatroX speakers with 48W RMS Output; Onkyo Surround Sound

Nokia TV Price in Nepal and Availability

The new Nokia TV lineup starts at INR 12,999, and will go on sale starting from October 15 as a part of Flipkart’s “The Big Billion Days Specials“. We can expect the price of the new Nokia TV lineup in Nepal to start at NPR 23,000 if they launch here. There’s a possibility that these Nokia TVs might actually launch in Nepal considering Flipkart’s partnership with Sastodeal.

Nokia TV Model Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
32TAHDN INR 12,999 NPR 23,000
43TAFHDN INR 22,999 NPR 40,000
43TAUHDN INR 28,999 NPR 50,000
50TAUHDN INR 33,999 NPR 60,000
55TAUHDN INR 39,999 NPR 70,000
65TAUHDN INR 59,999 NPR 100,000
  • Watch our review of the Samsung RU7100 4K TV.

Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) launched in Nepal with both Intel & AMD options

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Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) launched in Nepal with both Intel & AMD options

Nagmani International, the authorized distributor of Asus products in Nepal, has launched two new ultrabooks in Nepal. The 2020 editions of ZenBook 13 and 14 feature the latest 10th-gen Intel processor, FHD display, and Magic NumPad. Similarly, the ZenBook 14 is also available with Ryzen 4000U processor. Let’s learn more about the specs, features, official price, and availability of Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 (2020) in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Overview

Design and Display

These laptops have a metal construction with the classic ZenBook spun-metal finish on top. The two laptops have a thickness of 13.9mm. As the name implies, the ZenBook 13 and 14 sports a 13-inch and 14-inch Anti-glare display respectively, with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The four-sided frameless NanoEdge design contributes to a screen-to-body ratio of 88% and 90% in the ZenBook 13 and 14, respectively.

Asus ZenBook 14 13 Display

As with other premium offerings from Asus, both the ZenBook 13 and 14 feature the Ergolift hinge. The hinge lifts the rear of the laptop when it’s opened for a better typing experience. Similarly, it is also said to improve the cooling and audio quality of the laptops.

Keyboard and TouchPad

ZenBook 13 and 14 feature an edge-to-edge backlit keyboard with a key travel distance of 1.4mm. However, there is no space for the numeric keypad which is integrated into the touchpad with LED illumination instead, that Asus calls “NumberPad 2.0“. The glass-covered Precision Touchpad supports up to four-finger smart gestures. It comes with intelligent palm-rejection technology as well.

Asus ZenBook 14 13 Keyboard TrackPad

Performance and Memory

In terms of performance, the Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 are powered by the latest 10th-gen Intel Core i5 – 1035G1 processors. The processor is based on Intel’s 10nm process node and features four cores and eight threads. It can reach the top frequency of 3.60 GHz from the base frequency of 1.00GHz. The variants available in Nepal don’t have a discrete GPU and thus the devices will rely on Intel’s integrated UHD graphics. As for memory, the two devices come with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM (3200MHz) and 512GB of PCIe Gen 3 SSD.

Asus ZenBook 14 13 Design

There is also a cheaper variant of the ZenBook 14 with Ryzen 5 4500U processor. The processor is based on TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process with a core/thread count of 6/6. Similarly, it has the base frequency of the processor is 2.3GHz but it can reach up to 4.0GHz with the performance boost. It is backed by AMD Radeon Graphics with 6 cores (up to 1.5GHz). It features the same 8GB LRDDR4x RAM (3200MHz) and 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD memory configuration as well.

Rest of the specs

Asus has included a 67Wh battery that the company claims can offer up to 22 hours of battery. With the 65W fast-charging technology, it can be charged up to 60% inside 50 minutes. In terms of ports, the two laptops feature two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a full-sized HDMI port, and a MicroSD card reader.

Asus ZenBook 14 13 Casual

The Asus SonicMaster stereo audio system on the two laptops is certified by Harman Kardon. Connectivity-wise the two laptops support WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. For security, Asus has included a 3D IR HD camera with Windows Hello Support.

ASUS ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Specifications:

  • Display: (13 / 14-inches) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) IPS-level wide-view panel; 16:9, (88% / 90% )screen-to-body ratio
  • Keyboard: Backlit; 1.4mm key travel
  • TouchPad: PTP touchpad with integrated NumPad 2.0
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1 (Up to 3.6GHz) / Ryzen 5 4500U (Up to 4.0GHz)
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM (3200MHz / 3733MHz)
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics / RAdeon
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD
  • Webcam: 3D IR HD webcam with Windows Hello
  • Audio: Asus SonicMaster, Harmon Kardon certified
  • Ports: 2 x USB C Thunderbolt 3 ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, 1 x HDMI port and 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • Battery: 65Wh battery
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Gig+ performance (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0

Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Price in Nepal & Availability

Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 (2020) are now officially available in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 132,222 and Rs. 127,777, respectively. Likewise, the Ryzen 5 4500U variant of the ZenBook 14 has a price tag of Rs. 114,000. You can buy them at ITTI.

Laptop Model Price in Nepal (Official)
Asus ZenBook 13 (13-inch FHD display, i5 – 1035G1, 8GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD) Rs. 132,222
Asus ZenBook 14 (14-inch FHD display, i5 – 1035G1, 8GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD) Rs. 127,777
Asus ZenBook 14 (14-inch FHD display, Ryzen 5 4500U, 8GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD) Rs. 114,000

  • Check out our review of the Asus Zephyrus G14. 

Huawei partners ask the US for permission to work with the company

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Huawei partners ask the US for permission to work with the company

The recent decision to strengthen the Huawei ban by the US has impacted many of its business partners. The companies have now come forward asking permission to continue their ties with the Chinese company. While Intel has already been granted permission, companies like Sony and Samsung are still waiting for the official response. Learn more about the Huawei partners that are seeking permission to work with the Chinese tech giant.

Huawei’s Recent Worries

It has been a year since the US government listed Huawei in its Entity List. Initially, it restricted US-based companies to work with Huawei. The biggest concern for Huawei was the license of GMS, which was canceled because of the sanction. Even amidst the sanction, Huawei managed to record its biggest revenue to date. The company even surpassed Samsung in global shipments in the Q2 of 2020. However, Samsung is back on top with Huawei now in second place.

The US government made another announcement on September 15, 2020. It is now restricting the supply of components that uses US technology to Huawei. The future is looking dark for Huawei as its partners are cutting off the ties with the company because of the US restriction. But there seem to be other sides of the story too. While Huawei struggles to put new smartphones in the market, the company’s partners are losing a large chunk of its business because of the US ban. That is why a number of companies have filed for permission to carry out businesses with China.

Sony

The first company on the list is Sony, which is the world’s top supplier of the camera sensors for smartphones. According to Nikkei Asia, Huawei is Sony’s second-biggest client after Apple. The Chinese company is estimated to contribute to about 1/5th of Sony’s camera sensor business that is worth $9.5 billion.

Back in August, Sony forecasted its profit from the camera sensor business to fall by 45% for the year ending in March 2021; most of it because of the decline in market demand during the pandemic period. However, the actual figure can get even worse if it restricted from carrying out business with Huawei. Sony has already decided to cut its planned spending of three years because of the restriction on supplying components to Huawei.

Kioxia

Toshiba Memory Kioxia

The next company that is trying to gain permission from the US is the Kioxia. It is a company previously known as Toshiba Memory before its spin-off from Toshiba. The company still relies on its memory chip business for the major part of its profit and Huawei is one of its biggest clients. Kioxia has warned that if the restriction persists, it will result in an oversupply of the chips, thus lowering the market price.

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Others

Jeff Wang, chairman of Huawei Japan, says Huawei’s reliance on Japanese companies grew by almost 50% in 2019 and that the country is an important part of Huawei’s global supply chain. It’s not just Sony and Kioxia, companies based in South Korea have also applied for permission to work with Huawei. The list includes Huawei’s rival Samsung and SK Hynix. The latter is one of the world’s biggest supplier of DRAM chips. The Japanese and South Korean companies along with TSMC reportedly supply components worth 2.8 trillion yen to Huawei yearly.

TSMC is a Taiwanese company that Huawei outsources the production of its Kirin chipset. As of now, Huawei is restricted to work with TSMC and Samsung, which are the big players in the mobile silicon business. The only option for Huawei is to turn to China-based SMIC. However, the company is still stuck on the 14nm process, while both TSMC and Samsung are now moving to 5nm.

  • Check out our review of the Nokia 5.3.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with Active Noise Cancellation Launched in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with Active Noise Cancellation Launched in Nepal

Samsung took the stage at the Unpacked event to announce the Galaxy Buds Live. Even before the unveiling, the new earbuds were gathering attention, thanks to the unusual design. But today, Samsung has unveiled the Buds Live in the Nepali market.

Galaxy Buds Live Overview

Design

samsung galaxy buds live design

 

Design that’s unheard of – that is how Samsung is advertising the latest Galaxy Buds. The bean-shaped earbuds stand out in the market, which is full of Apple’s AirPods and its look-alikes. Samsung claims that the bean-shaped buds will stand out even in the ears. The curves on the Galaxy Buds are meant to mimic the natural curves of the ear and face. The buds go inside the ear without sticking out much on the outside. The company claims the earbuds are resistant to slipping out of ears. Samsung has included a glossy finish on the surface of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds live will come with two pairs of wingtips for a better fit.

The charging case is also different than what we have seen in other Galaxy Buds. Samsung says the new Galaxy Buds Live is inspired by a jewelry box. The box has curved surfaces everywhere. Galaxy Buds Live is available in three color options – Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black.

Internal Specs and Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Internal hardware

Galaxy Buds Live comes with a 12mm sound speaker, tuned by AKG. It comes with a bass duct for enhanced lower frequency sound. Similarly, Samsung has also included air vents to reduce occlusion. The new buds are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Users need to download Galaxy Wearable app and Samsung Galaxy Buds in Android and iOS devices, respectively. It can also connect to PC using the Windows 10’s Swift Pair feature.

Features

Unlike the Galaxy Buds+, the new Galaxy Buds Live comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). It won’t cut off the background sound completely. When toggled on, the ANC will reduce noise but let in important sounds like voices and announcements. For better call quality, there are two built-in mics. Samsung has also included a Voice Pickup Unit that will produce voice signals based on the movement of your jaw. The company claims that users can experience better sound quality even in a noisy environment.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Mics

Spotify’s shortcut is integrated into the buds. Users can touch and hold for one second to connect to Spotify. The buds also offer the Bixby Voice Wake-Up feature, which when activated will let users call the voice assistant without having to press anything. Some of the features are exclusive to Samsung devices. It includes the Game Mode that requires Samsung’s Proprietary Scalable codec. Similarly, the Buds Together feature lets you share your music with your friends.

Battery & Endurance

The 60mAh battery on the Galaxy Buds Live can last up to 8 hours, that is when both ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up features are turned off. Similarly, it can last up to 6 hours when only one of the feature is turned on. When both the features are turned down, the Buds Live can offer up to 5.5 hours of battery backup.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live wireless charging

Similarly, the 472mAh battery capacity on the charging case can bump up the numbers to 29, 21, and 20 hours respectively. Users can get an hour of playback with only 5 minutes of quick charging. It also supports Qi-certified wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Specifications:

  • Dimension (Buds Live): 5 x 27.3 x 14.9 mm; 42.2 grams; Each
  • Dimension (Charging Case): 50 x 50.2 x 27.8 inches; 42.2 grams
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, IR, Hall, Touch. Grip, VPU
  • Audio: 3-mic system (2 outer mics & 1 inner VPU), 12mm speaker, Scalable, AAC, SBC audio codec
  • Controls: Touch-based Physical User Interface (PUI)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • IP Rating: Splash resistant (IPX2)
  • Compatibility: Android 5.0 or higher with at least 1.5GB of RAM; iOS 10 or higher
  • Battery: 60mAh (each bud); 472mAh (case)
  • Battery Backup:
    – ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up ON: Up to 5.5 hours of playtime (with Case up to 20 hours)
    – Bixby Voice Wake-Up ON: Up to 6 hours talk-time (with Case up to 21 hours
    – ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up OFF: Up to 8 hours talk-time (with Case up to 29 hours)
  • Charging: USB Type-C, Qi Wireless charging; 5 minutes charging = 1-hour playtime
  • Colors: Mystic White, Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Price in Nepal and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Price in Nepal is set at Rs. 19,999. It will be available for purchase starting the 6th of Oct via select mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Earbuds Price in Nepal  
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Rs. 19,999
  • Watch: Top 5 best wireless earbuds (by mobile brands)

IME Pay, the fastest growing payment app of Nepal surpasses 1 million downloads on Play Store

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IME Pay, the fastest growing payment app of Nepal surpasses 1 million downloads on Play Store

Although things seem to be steadily turning back to what was once considered normal, the innate risks of the pandemic don’t feel like they’re going away anytime soon. In the meanwhile, digital payment transactions have seen a much-needed surge in Nepal. This is because contact-less means of payments seamlessly mold comfort while letting you maintain safe social distancing. And amidst all this, IME Pay has successfully registered 1 million downloads on the Google Play Store.

Download IME Pay Android iOS

IME Pay Overview

IME Pay is a payment gateway/digital wallet in Nepal, promoted by IME Digital Solutions while being owned and operated under IME Group. With the company’s long-and-successful heritage of remittance solutions, IME Pay’s remittance feature has been a major driving force in its success. One can easily receive remittance from people living in Nepal or abroad directly into their wallet; they are even eligible to receive a bonus of up to Rs. 60 in the process. How neat!

IME Pay Digital Wallet mobile wallet e-wallet Nepal

Moreover, you can also request funds from fellow IME Pay users, or load the wallet yourself through different means. This includes your bank’s e-banking or mobile banking portal, Visa/Master/SCT debit or credit card, Connect IPS account, or through IME agents around you. On the other hand, IME Pay allows money transfer from a user’s wallet to his/her bank account, domestic remittance, or other IME Pay users.

Utility payments and more

Besides this, one can also make utility payments. For example, mobile, landline top-up, electricity, water, TV, internet bills, etc. Some of these even include a certain percentage of cashback. There’s the option to buy tickets for movies, airlines, Chandragiri Cable Car, and different sponsored events. Finally, IME Pay also lets you make payments on your EMI, insurance premium, Demat account, credit card, CTEVT exam, or to your stockbroker too. Additionally, IME Pay users can enjoy a cashback of Rs. 2 on every liter of petrol at select petrol pumps in Kathmandu. All this diverse feature set on the platform has certainly contributed to IME Pay’s climb to 1,000,000 downloads.

Super Wallet – Earn interest on your wallet balance

Upon each successful transaction, it rewards you some reward points as well. You can redeem them for cash or different gifts offered within the app. What’s unique to IME Pay that no other digital wallet in Nepal offer, is that the users have an opportunity to earn interest on their wallet balance. After all, money is only going to go down in value with every passing day so why not “make your money earn you money”. Here, one has to upgrade their account to “Super Wallet” to be eligible to earn 4% interest pa.

The conditions to upgrade their regular IME Pay account to Super Wallet is simple. First, the user must have verified their KYC details. On top of this, they must have performed a minimum of 10 transactions in a month; and have a closing balance of at least Rs. 1,000 every day. That’s fairly reasonable I’d say. The accrued interest will be automatically deposited to the IME Pay wallet every three months on the Nepali Calendar.

Easy-to-use and secure app

Available for both Android and iOS users, the IME Pay app is incredibly well-designed; although I’d like to see dark mode pretty soon. The app is frequently updated for better optimization and feature additions. In terms of security, you can secure your account and transactions using a 4-digit PIN or other biometric option like fingerprint (if available).

First digital wallet to get the license from Nepal Rastra Bank

Despite being a comparatively new player in Nepal’s digital wallet industry, IME Pay is the first to get Nepal Rastra Bank’s license under the “भुक्तानी तथा फर्छ्यौट विनियमावली – २०७२”. Thanks to this, the company operates as a legitimate digital payment service provider (PSP) in the country. So, with the legal side of things all secured and monitored by Nepal’s central bank itself, you don’t need to worry when making transactions on IME Pay.

A solid network of nationwide coverage

With the infrastructure and resources of its parent company, IME Pay has accumulated a big network of partners, agents, and other affiliates. It has a nationwide presence in all 77 districts with 1 million customers, 25,000+ IME agents, 50+ banking partners, and 3,000+ merchant network. Let’s take a look at the list of its banking partners:

Advertisements, partnerships, & community engagement

IME Nepal Lok Star

In a bid to become a household name in terms of digital wallets, IME Pay “Nepal Lok Star” last year. It has also won the title sponsor spot for the Nepali rendition of the popular international franchise show “Dancing With The Stars”. The program will go to go live from Ashoj 2nd, 2077 B.S on Himalaya TV. Under community outreach programs, the company has been involved in educating and training people in rural parts of Nepal. Its topic mostly revolves around digital currency, its importance, and its implementation. Because of this, IME Pay’s userbase is spread out over the country; rather than being concentrated on just urban cities like Kathmandu.

IME Pay 1 Million Downloads Celebration

IME Pay 1 million downloads

Finally, to celebrate IME Pay getting 1 million downloads in Google Play Store, the company has come up with different offers.

  • Under the forthcoming 2 weeks, people who top-up their phone using IME Pay App will be eligible to win a brand new OnePlus Nord. The winner will be announced based on a lucky draw.

More details regarding the campaign will be uncovered in the coming days. So, be sure to follow them on their different social media handles (website, Facebook, Twitter).

Black Shark 3 exclusively launched in Daraz Dashain Dhamaka

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Black Shark 3 exclusively launched in Daraz Dashain Dhamaka

Black Shark has officially entered the Nepali gaming market with the launch of the Black Shark 3. The company has tied up with Ola Electronics as its national distributor, which has exclusively tied up with Nepal’s biggest e-commerce platform Daraz to unveil its latest gaming-focused phone. Unlike what we faced with other gaming phones previously launched in Nepal, Ola promises better service, availability of spare parts, and accessories.

Black Shark 3 Overview

The Black Shark 3 has a 6.67-inch display with FHD+ resolution on an OLED panel. The display has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Moreover, it also boasts a fast 270Hz touch sampling rate too, resulting in the lowest touch latency at 24ms.

Under the hood, this device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. And as for RAM, one can get this device in either an 8GB or 12GB variant. However, the thing to note here is that only the 12GB variant will come with LPDDR5 memory. The 8GB one has the LPDDR4X. Also, storage-wise, the only option is 256GB UFS 3.0.

Black Shark 3 camera build

As for the rear camera, it is a triple-cam setup. The primary lens is a 64MP sensor and the other two are a 13MP ultra-wide-angle and a 5MP depth sensor. Upfront it has a 20MP selfie shooter.

Battery wise, the Black Shark 3 boasts a 4720mAh battery. It supports the super-fast 65W charging. The claim is that the device will charge up to 100% in just 38 minutes. Also, there is a magnetic charger on the back that supports 18W fast charging. Great to juice up your phone in the middle of a gaming session.

Design-wise, it is built using metal and glass and there are no holes or cutouts on the display. As for cooling purposes, the Black shark has implemented a sandwich-like cooling system with double heat pipes. As for audio, it has a front-facing stereo speaker, which helps prevent blocking sound while playing games.

You can also purchase a Gamepad 3 separately for Rs. 9,490 . It is a press-in joystick with a 6-axis gyrosensor. You can customize the buttons to your liking. Similarly, the fun case (back cover) is available for Rs. 700.

black shark 3 game pad

Black Shark 3 Specifications: 

  • Display: 6.67-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 90Hz display,
  • Display Features: HDR 10+, 105% DCI – P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness, MEMC intelligent motion compensation technology
  • SoC: 2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865
  • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: 256GB (UFS 3.0)
  • OS: Android 10 with Joy UI
  • Back Camera: 64MP primary lens, 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP depth sensor
  • Selfie Camera: 20MP
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM (5G SA / NSA), WiFi 802.11ax (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4720mAh battery with 65W fast charging

Black Shark 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Black Share 3 is officially available via Daraz for a price of Rs. 98,490. This price is for the higher 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants.

Model Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Rs. 98,490
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