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Realme Buds Wireless Pro brings LDAC Hi-Res Audio and Type-C fast charging

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October 8, 2020

Realme Buds Wireless Pro brings LDAC Hi-Res Audio and Type-C fast charging

Realme Buds Wireless Pro was among the products that were launched during the recent “Leap To Next Gen” online event. It’s supposed to be the Pro variant of the original Realme Buds Wireless that was launched last year. Let’s check out the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Realme Buds Wireless Pro in Nepal.

Realme Buds Wireless Pro Overview

Design

Unlike the Buds Air Pro that was launched in the same event, the Realme Buds Wireless Pro is not a truly wireless earphone. It continues the neckband style design of the original Realme Buds Wireless. However, if you look closer, Realme has ditched the ear wing (hook). It has used silica gel and memory metal made from titanium alloy for the earphone.

The Realme Buds Wireless Pro weighs 33g and is available in two color schemes – Disco Green and Party Yellow. The earbuds come with a magnetic back that clips them together when not in use. The earphones also support Magnetic Fast Pair. Thus, clipping them disconnects the earphones. You can resume listening to music just by separating the two earbuds.

Internal specs

Like the Buds Air Pro, the Buds Wireless Pro is also powered by the custom S1 chipset. The new chipset brings better noise-canceling capability, power efficiency, and a more stable connection over Bluetooth. The earphones support Bluetooth 5.0 with a theoretical range of 10m. Realme has included a bigger driver this time as the Buds Wireless Pro features a bigger 13.6mm Bass Boost driver compared to the 11.2mm driver in the vanilla Wireless Buds.

Read our review of the Realme Buds Air.

Features

It features the same Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation that is on the Buds Air Pro. Realme claims that it can cancel out the noise of up to dB using the FeedBack and FeedForward microphones. Another similarity between the two is the Transparency Mode, that when activated allows ambient noise in so the user can be aware of his/her surroundings. There is a gaming mode that can be activated by long-pressing the Noise cancellation button. However, it can only limit the latency up to 119ms. While it’s a neat addition to the Wireless Buds lineup, it is second to Buds Air Pro’s Game Mode that can limit the latency to up to 94ms.

Here, the Wireless Buds Pro is Hi-Res Audio certified because of the inclusion of support for LDAC codec. The codec offers a transmission speed of up to 990kbps which is thrice the transmission rate compared to the ordinary Bluetooth connection. Thus, users can enjoy lossless audio, given they also have a compatible player and Hi-Res audio content.

Rest of the specs

Realme Buds Wireless Pro features a battery of 160mAh. With ANC turned on, users can get up to 16 hours of playback time. Turning the ANC off, the number bumps to up to 22 hours. The earphones feature a USB Type-C port compared to Micro USB port on the original Wireless Buds. Similarly, it also comes with fast charging support that can charge the device to full in 1.5 hours, while 5 minutes of fast charging can offer up to 100 minutes of playback time.

Additionally, Realme Buds Wireless Pro is IPX4 rated as well and thus should withstand normal sweating and minor splashes.

Realme Buds Wireless Pro Specifications:

Weight: 33 grams
Driver: 13.6mm Bass Boost Driver
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.0, Magnetic Fast Pair); 10 meters range
Chipset: Custom S1 chip
Music time: 16 hours (ANC on, AAC, 50% volume), 22 hours (ANC off, AAC, 50% volume)
Audio codec: LDAC, AAC, SBC (Hi-Res Wireless certified)
Control: Physical Buttons (customizable via the Realme Link app)
Battery capacity: 160mAh
Charging time: 5 hours (5mins fast charging = 100mins playback time)
Noise-canceling: Yes, Environmental Noise Cancellation, Active Noise Cancellation
IP rating: Yes, IPX4
Companion app: Realme Link

Realme Buds Wireless Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Starting October 16, Realme Buds Air Pro will go on sale in India, where its price is INR 3,999 which is lowered down to INR 2,999 under the Diwali Sale. We can expect the Realme Buds Wireless Pro to launch in Nepal sometimes with a price tag of around NPR 6,500.

Wireless Earphones	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Buds Wireless Pro	INR 3,999	NPR 6,500

Check out our review of the Realme 7.

Samsung Galaxy F41 launched with 6000mAh battery but the same old processor

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Samsung Galaxy F41 launched with 6000mAh battery but the same old processor

Samsung in its attempt to usurp the likes of Xiaomi and Realme has introduced a brand new mid-range series. The Galaxy F41 is the first device in the Samsung Galaxy F series and it was launched today in India. This device shares some of the features with Galaxy M31. Let’s check out what the Samsung Galaxy F41 brings to the table along with its expected price in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F41 Overview

We already knew from the several leaks that the device will sport a Super AMOLED panel. And so it is. The Galaxy F41 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel with an Infinity-U display. The notch houses a 32MP selfie shooter. Also, the panel has a peak brightness of 420nits.

Moving on, we have a triple-camera array on the back along with a fingerprint scanner. The cameras are placed in a square module. And it consists of a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP live focus camera. Furthermore, the rear camera supports 4K video recording and has the single-take feature. Additionally, the rear panel also houses a physical fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device sports a very familiar chipset. It is the one that we have seen in multiple A-series and M-series devices. And if your guess is the Exynos 9611, then my friend, you are absolutely right. With the likes of Xiaomi constantly churning out products with high-performing chipsets, it’s really surprising that Samsung has sticked with the Exynos 9611. Anyway, the chipset can be paired with either 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The storage options are 64GB and 128GB. However, there is a MicroSD slot available if you feel the need to expand its memory.

The device packs a 6000mAh battery, which till now has been exclusive to the M-series. Furthermore, it supports 15W fast charging. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and Type-C port. There’s also a 3.2mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy F41 Specifications:

Display: 6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64GB, 128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable using SD card)
Software & UI: Samsung’s One UI 2.1 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
– 64MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with 123º FOV
– 5MP, f/2.2 tertiary sensor with live focus
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0 lens
Security: Physical fingerprint scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 6000mAh with 15W fast charging
Colors: Fusion Black, Fusion Blue, Fusion Green

Galaxy F41 Price in Nepal and Availability [Expected]

The Galaxy F41 will go on sale from October 16, in India. It will be available through Flipkart, Samsung’s official site, and some selected offline retailers. As for the pricing, the base variant, 6/64GB, costs INR. 16,999. And the 6/128GB variant costs INR. 17,999.

The device should be available in our market towards the tail-end of October. The price of the base variant of the Galaxy F41 in Nepal should be around Rs. 27,000. Similarly, the top-end should cost around Rs. 29,000.

Model	Price in Nepal	Availability
Samsung Galaxy F41 (6GB,64GB)	NPR. 27,000	October 2020
Samsung Galaxy F41 (6GB,128GB)	NPR. 30,000	October 2020

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.

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.

Read our review of the Realme Buds Q.

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.

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.

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.

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 Specs

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.

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 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Lowlight

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

Selfie

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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.

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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October 7, 2020

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Also Read: Asus VivoBook S15 S533 launched in Nepal

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.

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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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.

Also Read: FCC bans Huawei and ZTE from the American network

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

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

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

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.

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.

Also Read: Understanding Noise Cancellation Technology (ft. ANC).

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.

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

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