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Microsoft Surface Laptop Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]

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May 11, 2020

Microsoft Surface Laptop Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]

Are you thinking of getting a new windows laptop? Why not get one made by Microsoft themselves? Microsoft’s Surface lineup series has everything from earbuds, tablets to whatnot, but its the Surface laptops that make the headlines. These laptops are rare commodities in Nepal. However, they keep popping up on the market now and then. In this post, we will be taking a look at some of the most popular Microsoft Surface Laptops along with their specs, and the price that you can expect to buy them in Nepal.

Surface Laptops were first announced in 2017. There are 5 range of series right now: Surface Go series, Surface Book series, Surface series, Surface Pro series, and Surface Pro X series. The recently announced Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 has not been launched yet in Nepal.

Talking about Nepal, Microsoft doesn’t have any official distributor for its Surface products in Nepal. But even so, many of Microsoft’s products are available in Nepal through unofficial channels. The price of Microsoft Surface laptops listed here is based on what we have seen them go for in Nepal. Hence, we can not guarantee that the price is 100% correct. But, you can consider them as a close approximation.

Microsoft Surface Laptops Price in Nepal [Summary 2020]

Microsoft Surface Products	Price
Microsoft Surface Pro X (8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, LTE support)	Rs. 1,60,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 ( Core i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,17,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 ( Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,42,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 ( Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)	Rs. 1,88,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 ( Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)	Rs. 2,28,000
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13-inch ( 13.5-inch PixelSense display, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,59,000
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch ( 15-inch PixelSense display, Ryzen 5 3580U, Radeon Vega 9, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,87,000

Microsoft Surface Pro X

Microsoft Surface Pro X is an ultra-thin 2-in-1 laptop from Microsoft. It features a 13-inch edge-to-edge display in a body that is just 7.3mm thick. This makes it the slimmest laptop in the Surface lineup.

The Surface Pro X is powered by a custom Microsoft SQ1 processor. This processor is built in collaboration with Snapdragon, an SoC manufacturer known for making smartphone CPUs. The focus is not on the processing power but the portability. With the Surface Pro X Signature Keybaord and Slim Pen, this could be the productivity device for your office. Connectivity-wise, it supports LTE and comes with two USB-C port. Microsft claims a battery life of up to 13 hours, and the device does support fast charging.

There’s only one variant of the Surface Pro X laptop which is currently available in Nepal. It comes with LTE, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage for a price of Rs. 1,60,000.

Surface Pro X Specifications & Price:

Dimension: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.28-inches
Display: 13-inch PixelSense Display with 10-point multi-touch
Resolution: 2880 x 1920 pixels, 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4x
Processor: Microsoft SQ1
Graphics: Microsoft SQ1 Adreno 685 GPU
Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Removable SSD
Camera:
– 5.0MP front-facing 1080p FHD video camera with Windows Hello
– 10.0MP rear-facing camera with autofocus 1080p FHD & 4K video
Audio:
– 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Premium
– Dual far-filed Studio mics
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 4G LTE Modem, Assisted GPS and GLONASS support
Ports: 2x USB-C, 1x Surface Connect port, 1x nano SIM, Surface Keyboard connector
Battery life: up to 13 hours
Accessories: Signature Keyboard, Slim Pen (Sold separately)
Color option: Matte Black

Surface Pro X Variant	Price in Nepal
8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, LTE	Rs. 1,60,000

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

If you want the portability of the Pro X but with more power, you should check out the Surface Pro 7. It is an ultra-light 2-in-1 laptop featuring a 12.3-inch touch-enabled screen. The built-in kickstand that can be used to position the device in a different angle as per users’ convenience. Battery life on this one can go up to 10.5 hours as it comes with the low-powered 10th-Gen Intel processor.

It is available in Nepal in i3, i5, and i7 variants. The base i3 variant of the Surface Pro 7 starts at Rs. 1,17,000.

Surface Pro 7 Specifications & Price:

Dimension: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33-inches
Display: 12.3-inch PixelSense Display with 10-point multi-touch
Resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels, 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4x
Processor: Dual-core 10^thGen Intel i3-1005G1 / Quad-core 10^th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G4 / Quad-core 10^th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (i3) / Intel Iris Plus Graphics (i5, i7)
Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Removable SSD
Camera:
– 5.0MP front-facing 1080p FHD video camera with Windows Hello
– 10.0MP rear-facing camera with autofocus 1080p FHD & 4K video
Audio:
– 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Premium
– Dual far-filed Studio mics
Ports: 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x Surface Connect port, Surface Type Cover Port, MicroSDXC card reader
Battery life: up to 10.5 hours
Accessories: Signature Type Cover, Surface Pen, Surface Arc muse (Sold separately)
Color option: Matte Black, Platinum

Surface Pro 7 Variants	Price in Nepal
Core i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD	Rs. 1,17,000
Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD	Rs. 1,42,000
Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD	Rs. 1,88,000
Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD	Rs. 2,28,000

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Surface Laptop 3 is a laptop for business professionals and comes with a superior PixelSense display. It is available in two screen sizes – 13.5 and 15-inch. It is powered by 10th Gen Intel Core Processors with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD.

The device boasts a battery life of up to 11.5 hours. Thanks to the Fast Charging technology, you can get the battery to 80% with just an hour of charging. Unlike the two, it comes with its won keyboard. The keyboard is more durable, and the new glass trackpad is 20% larger compared to that of the Surface Laptop 2.

Surface Laptop 3 Specifications & Price:

Dimension: 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.57-inches (13.5″) / 13.4 x 9.6 x 0.57 (15″)
Display: 13.5-inch PixelSense Display (13.5″) / 15-inch PixelSense Display (15″)
Resolution: 2256 x 1504 pixels 13.5″) / 2496 x 1664 pixels (15″)
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4x
Processor:
– Quad-core 10^th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G7 / Quad-core 10^th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 (13″)
– AMD Ryzen 5 3580U Microsoft Surface Edition / AMD Ryzen 7 3780U Microsoft Surface Edition (15″)
Graphics:
– Intel Iris Plus Graphics (13′)
– MD Radeon Vega 9 Microsoft Surface Edition / AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Microsoft Surface Edition (15″)
Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Removable SSD
Camera: Front-facing 720p HD (f/2.0) camera with Windows Hello
Audio:
– Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
– Dual far-filed Studio mics
Ports: 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x Surface Connect Port
Battery life: up to 11.5 hours
Accessories: Signature Type Cover, Surface Pen. Surface Arc muse (Sold separately)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Variants	Price in Nepal
13-inch ( 13.5-inch PixelSense display, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,59,000
15-inch ( 15-inch PixelSense display, Ryzen 5 35820U, Radeon Vega 9, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)	Rs. 1,87,000

Realme Narzo 10 Launched: Just a rebranded Realme 6i

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Realme Narzo 10 Launched: Just a rebranded Realme 6i

Realme has been creating a lot of hype around its new Narzo series in India. Though the brand was all geared up with the launch, it had to postpone the launch event, not just once but twice due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Finally, Realme has dropped the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A in India. However, it seems the Narzo 10 and 10A are indeed the same Realme 6 and Realme C3 global variants with just a different badge at the back. Anyways, let’s take a detailed look at the specs and features of Realme Narzo 10, along with its expected price in Nepal.

Realme Narzo 10 Overview

Design and Display

Realme Narzo 10 features an IPS LCD screen with a diagonal length of 6.5-inch. It has a water-drop style notch on the top center to house the front camera. The bezel on the bottom of the screen is quite evident as compared to the rest of the sides. Realme claims a screen to body ratio of 89.8% on this smartphone.

On the back, we get to see what the company calls the Master Design. The plastic panel has several vertical lines that run from top to bottom. The credit for this specific design goes to Naoto Fukasawa, a Japanese industrial designer who claims the design emphasizes the relation between the product, its user, and the surrounding environment.

Performance and Memory

Realme Narzo 10 comes with MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset. MediaTek’s Helio G series chipset offers optimized gaming performance for the budget segment phones. The series has been widely popular after the inclusion of Helio G90T in the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Helio G80 consists of two powerful Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and six low energy Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. Helio G80 isn’t as powerful as G90T, and its closest competitors would be Snapdragon 665. As for memory, it comes with 4GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB of internal storage.

Camera

The Narzo 10 flaunts a quad-camera setup on the back. The four cameras are arranged in a vertical line at the top left side of the rear panel. The 48MP AI primary camera is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP monochrome portrait sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. An LED flash resides on the right side of the pill-shaped camera module. There is a 16MP sensor on the front with an aperture of f/2.0.

Battery and Others

Realme Narzo 10 gets its juice from the massive 5,000mAh battery. Fortunately, it comes with support for the 18W Quick charge through the USB Type-C port. There is a capacitive fingerprint sensor mounted on the rear panel for biometrics—the phone ships with Android 10 with Realme UI on the top.

Realme Narzo 10 Specifications:

Display: 6.5-inches IPS LCD, HD+, 89.8.5% screen ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G80
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 cores)
OS: Android 10 with Realme Ui on top
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable)
Rear camera: Quad camera
– 48MP primary lens
– 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens (119-degree FOV)
– 2MP monochrome lens
– 2MP depth sensor (4cm)
Front camera: 16MP with f/2.0 aperture
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W Quick charging
Security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Color Options: That Green, That White

Realme Narzo 10 Price & Availability

Realme Narzo 10 is now available in India at INR 11,999 for 4/128GB. We expect the Realme Narzo 10 to launch in Nepal with Realme 6i branding for a price of around Rs. 24,000. This price is for the 4/128GB variant.

Model Name	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Narzo 10 (4/128GB)	Rs. 24,000

As it stands, Realme Narzo looks to the new budget lineup from the company for India only. Instead of launching the Realme 6i, they have launched a completely new series. Hence, the Narzo 10 is an upgrade to Realme 5i. That being said, it is a cheaper alternative to Realme 6, which carries better specs at a slightly higher price. We will have to see if it can compete against the likes of Redmi Note 9 and other devices from rival brands.

Check out our long-term review of Realme 6:

Razer Blade 15 Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]

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Razer Blade 15 Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]

The 2020 iteration of the Razer Blade 15 is finally available in Nepal. Internationally, there are two models of Razer Blade 15 of which only one has launched in Nepal. Let’s talk about the specs, features, and configuration of Razer Blade 15 2020 available in Nepal along with its price.

Razer Blade 15 Overview

Design and Display

Razer Blade 15 comes with a 15.6-inch display size. There are two display types to choose from. One comes with an FHD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The other one has a 4K UHD OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. The brand calibrates each display within its factory. It supports 100% of the sRGB color spectrum. The 4K OLED one covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum. However, it is not available in Nepal.

Talking about the laptop’s aesthetics, you get boxy chassis, with a bit curved edges. It certainly looks a lot more modern and appealing than its predecessor. Also, opening up the lid, the Razer Blade 15 2020 certainly looks good with all the bezels cut down.

Performance and Memory

The Razer Blade 15 comes with two different processors. The base variant is powered by Hexa-core Core i7-10750H with support for Hyper-Threading. The Advanced Model, on the other hand, is powered by octa-core Core i7-10875H. It has a higher boosted clock speed (5.1GHz>5GHz) and a bigger L3 cache (16MB>12MB).

Similarly, the Base model and the Advanced model can be configured with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 Super, respectively. The advanced model is also equipped with a vapor chamber instead of heat pipes.

Only the Base model is available in the Nepali market. It comes with 16GB of dual-channel RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. There is also an extra M.2 PCIe x4 slot for future upgrade

Battery and others

The laptop also comes with a 60.8Wh battery. The advanced model has a better battery. However, as that one is not available in Nepal we have to stick with this one. Also, the Base model has a single-zone RGB keyboard while the Advanced model has Per-Key RGB Keyboard. Both the models have stereo speakers and a four-mic array.

Also Read: Razer Laptops Price in Nepal.

Razer Blade 15 Specifications:

Design and Build: Anodized Aluminum unibody
Display: 15.6″ 4.9mm Slim bezels, OLED Touch/ Matte non-touch display
Resolution: FHD / UHD
Keyboard: Single-Zone / Per-Key RGB Keyboard powered by Razer Chroma
Processor: Intel 10th-gen Core i7 – 10750H / Core i7 – 10875H
Graphics: Up to GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
RAM: 16GB (dual-channel, fixed)
Storage: 512GB SSD
Audio: Stereo speakers, THX Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos, 4 mic Array
Connectivity: Intel Wireless-AC 9560 / Intel Wireless AX-201, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports:
– 2 x USB A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.0B (Base)
– 2 x USB A 3.2 Gen 2,1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x SD card reader, 1x HDMI 2.0B (Advanced)
Battery: 60.8 Watt-hours
Adapter: 180 Watts

Razer Blade 15 2020 Price in Nepal & Availability

The base variant of the Razer Blade 15 (2020) with the RTX 2060 comes with a price tag of NPR 279,000 in Nepal. Similarly, the RTX 2070 Max-Q version is priced at NPR 310,000.

Razer Blade 15 2020	Price in Nepal
FHD 144Hz, Core i7-10750H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 279,000
FHD 144Hz, Core i7-10750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 310,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Alienware M15 R3.

COVIDNP Nepali app launched to trace corona victims more effectively

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COVIDNP Nepali app launched to trace corona victims more effectively

Despite almost two months of lockdown, the spread of COVID-19 in Nepal has not slowed down. Rather, there has been a rapid increment in the number of people affected over the past few days. So, it was only natural for people to start questioning the government on how they plan on flattening the curve. Well, our government has turned towards a technological solution to track COVID-19 patients in Nepal. And that is the COVIDNP app.

COVIDNP App Overview

The COVIDNP app will be used to track and trace coronavirus in Nepal. The app is currently available in the Google Play store and will soon be available in the App store too. Moreover, along with the mobile app, a web-app has been launched too.

COVIDNP is developed in collaboration of Imark Pvt. Ltd., Pioneer Associates, and Ideal Concern. It was launched as a response to the commitment made by the prime minister last month. It is commendable that the app has been developed in less than a month. The hope is that, with the help of this app, Nepal too will be able to control the spread of the virus similar to how they did in South Korea. However, every one of us will need to use this app properly.

How the COVIDNP App Works?

It has been really difficult for the government to identify the people who might have contracted the virus. You will be asked a series of questions and as per the answers, the user will be labeled green, yellow, or red. This division will help users identify whether they have potentially contracted the virus or not. And take the proper safety measures.

Furthermore, it will also help the government to provide medical assistance properly. While using the app and have kept your Bluetooth on, others around you will also be able to see your COVID-19 status. Thus, making it easier for them to know who around them might have the virus.

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Moreover, with the increase in the spread of the virus, the spread of misinformation has increased too. The COVIDNP app has been developed to tackle this problem too. Users will get accurate information about the virus, how it spreads, and so on with the help of this app.

Using this app is certainly going to be very beneficial in tackling the current problem as the government will be able to gather data from a central source. However, only time will tell the effectiveness of the app. It will take a collective effort from both the citizens as well as the government for us to come out of this crisis safely.

Meizu 17 series with SD 865 is official, features top of the line specs!

Pratima Adhikari

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May 10, 2020

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Meizu 17 series with SD 865 is official, features top of the line specs!

Smartphone manufacturer Meizu has made two of its latest flagships official recently. The Meizu 17 and 17 Pro are successors to the popular Meizu 16s. These phones are powered by the new Snapdragon 865 SoC and house Sony’s latest sensor, the IMX686. Spec-wise, these two phones are nearly identical. The only difference is that the Pro model has better auxiliary cameras, faster RAM, wireless charging, and the fact that the Meizu 17 Pro comes with a Ceramic back. Likewise, both the Meizu 17 Pro and 17 are also the first 5G entries in the company’s lineup. Let’s learn more about the Meizu 17 series along with its price and availability in Nepal right here.

Meizu 17 Pro Overview:

The Meizu 17 Pro has a 6.6- inch Super AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and HDR 10+ compliance. The display houses a punch-hole cutout for the 20MP selfie camera.

Talking of cameras, there is a 64MP primary SonyIMX686 sensor, an 8MP Telephoto module that supports 3x lossless zoom, a 32MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a final Samsung S5K3 3D TOF camera useful to capture depth data and AR content.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset backed by 8 or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. For storage, you get two options, 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

As for the battery, you get a 4,500 mAh unit that comes bearing support for 30- Watt fast wired charging and 27- watt wireless charging.

Meizu 17 Pro Specifications:

Body: 160.0 x 77.2 x 8.5 mm; 217 gm
Display: 6.67-inches AMOLED panel; 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPU: Adreno 640
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5
Storage: 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1
Software & UI: Android 10.0 with FlymeOS
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 64MP, f/1.8 wide-angle Sony IMX 686
– 8MP, f/2.4 Telephoto sensor with 3X optical zoom
– 32MP, f/2.2 129° Sony IMX616 ultra-wide lens
– 3D ToF
Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0
Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
Speakers: Dual ultra-linear speakers
Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Nano-SIM slot, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo, NFC, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500 mAh; 30W wired fast charging, 27 Watt wireless charging

Also Read: Best Flagship phones to buy [Nepal Edition]

Meizu 17 Overview:

Meizu 17 is a slightly lower spec version of the Meizu 17 pro. As mentioned earlier, there are very fewer differences between the Meizu 17 pro and 17. This one too has a 6.6- inch AMOLED screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate along with 180Hz Touch Sampling rate.

The selfie shooter is the same 20MP here but the rear cameras are different, slightly. There is the same 64MP IMX 686 sensor as the primary camera. Then there is a 12MP depth of field lens alongside an 8MP ultra-wide snapper and a 5MP macro lens.

Battery- wise, it’s the same 4,500 capacity in the Meizu 17 as well. But you don’t get the 27- Watt wireless charging, there is only 30Watt Fast wired charging.

Under the hood, you get the same internals, the Snapdragon 865 and Adreno 640 GPU. However, you have only one 8GB LPDDR4X RAM variant here. Like its pro version, you can get either 128/256GB of internal storage.

Meizu 17 Pro Specifications:

Body: 160.0 x 77.2 x 8.5 mm; 199 gm
Display: 6.67-inches AMOLED panel; 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPU: Adreno 640
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1
Software & UI: Android 10.0 with FlymeOS
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 64MP, f/1.8 Sony IMX 686
– 12MP, f/1.9 depth of field lens
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
– 5MP f/1.9 Macro camera
Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0
Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
Speakers: Dual ultra-linear speakers
Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Nano-SIM slot, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo, NFC, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500 mAh; 30W wired fast charging

Meizu 17, Meizu 17 Pro Price and Availability

The Meizu 17 pro and Meizu 17 are up for pre-order in China. Both Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro are comparable to Mi 10’s price and are expected to launch in Europe and other parts of the world including Nepal in a few month’s time.

Model Name	Price in Nepal (converted)
Meizu 17 (8+128GB)	$525 (~Rs. 62,500)
Meizu 17 (8+256GB)	$565 (~Rs. 68,500)
Meizu 17 Pro (8+128GB)	$605 (Rs. 73,000)
Meizu 17 Pro (12+256GB)	$665 (Rs. 80,500)

Xiaomi finally launches the Mi Box 4K with HDR10 & Dolby Audio

Nikhil Shrestha

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May 10, 2020

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Xiaomi finally launches the Mi Box 4K with HDR10 & Dolby Audio

In Xiaomi’s evergrowing lineup of connected IoT devices in India, the company has finally launched the Mi Box 4K. It is a standalone streaming device that runs an unadulterated version of Android TV out-of-the-box. A streaming box is basically a media player that lets you stream video & similar content by connecting it to the internet via an HDMI cable. Though Mi Box 4K doesn’t bring much improvement over the original Mi Box, its price makes it one of the best streaming devices available in India; competing against the current frontrunner which is Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K. Let’s take a look at what its key features along with the expected availability and price in Nepal.

Mi Box 4K Overview

As mentioned earlier, the Mi Box 4K doesn’t come with many hardware upgrades. Yet, the box & the remote have a different design choice.

Design

The Mi Box 4K has a uniform thickness throughout the body with a flat layout, unlike its predecessor which came with a mesa-esque design. As a result, wobbliness isn’t going to be a problem with this one. The port-placement has remained the exact same: a power delivery, USB 2.0 port, HDMI 2.0b connection, and an audio out (3.5mm + SPDIF) port. An HDMI cable comes inside the box for you to connect it to the TV and stream videos. And if you want to play something stored in your local drive, you can simply connect it to the USB port.

Similarly, the remote control has gone through an overhaul as well. Now with more rounded corners, Its remote has a power button, a voice-controlled Google Assistant button at the top. Below them lie the circular navigation pad, menu, home, app shortcut, and a dedicated Netflix & Amazon Prime Video button. However, the global variant has a “Live TV” button which allows you to directly go to IPTV channels after setting it up. Finally, the volume control button is located at the bottom.

Also read: Sony WF-SP800N wireless earbuds launched

Performance & Connectivity

In terms of performance, the Mi Box 4K is powered by a 2.0GHz quad-core Amlogic 64-bit CPU with Mali-450 GPU. Memory-wise, it has 8GB of eMMC storage and 2GB of DDR3 RAM. Mi Box 4K runs on the latest Android TV 9.0 (Pie) with access to over 5,000 apps and games on the Google Play Store.

Yet, most popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, etc. come pre-installed. More importantly, it doesn’t come with any bloatware at all. Getting to wireless connectivity, it has Bluetooth 4.2 & dual-band WiFi ac (2.4/5GHz) connection.

Streaming

As the name implies, Mi Box 4K has built-in Chromecast Ultra. This allows you to wirelessly cast up to 4K UHD content from your smartphones, tablets, & laptops to the TV. Besides this, you can also mirror contents from other devices into your TV. What’s different between casting & mirroring is that while casting, you can still use your phone or other devices without interrupting the video on the TV.

Moreover, Mi Box 4K has a “revolutionary” data saver feature which the company says allows you to stream up to 3 times the content on the same bandwidth of data. You can also set alerts on data usage in case your internet subscription has a limited priority for video streaming and you don’t want to go overboard. Additionally, the Mi Box 4K is also capable of rendering 4K HDR10 videos up to 60fps. But of course, you’ll need HDR-capable TV and HDR-enabled content.

Audio

Finally, let’s talk about audio. It supports Dolby Audio, which is a little inferior to Dolby Atmos; therefore, it is more suitable for someone with a starter audio system. On top of this, it also supports DTS 2.0 + Digital Out surround sound.

For this, you will need an audio output device with DTS support because TVs are only capable of accepting DTS-encoded digital audio. To process it, the TV passes the signal along to a digital audio receiver or a home theater system with DTS support.

Mi Box 4K Specifications (w/ Amazon Fire TV Stick/4K):

Specifications	Mi Box 4K	Amazon Fire TV Stick	Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Output Resolution	4K UHD, 1080i/p (FHD), 720p (HD) up to 60fps	1080p (FHD), 720p (HD) up to 60fps	4K UHD, 1080p (FHD), 720p (HD) up to 60fps
Image Quality	HDR, HDR10	Up to 1080p	Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Audio Format	DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio	Dolby Audio	Dolby Atmos
WiFi	2.4/5GHz (dual-band) ac	Dual-band ac (2.4/5GHz)	Dual-band ac (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth	v4.2	v4.1 + LE	v5.0 + LE
Processor	2.0GHz Quad-core	1.3GHz Quad-core	1.7GHz Quad-core
Memory	2GB DDR3 RAM/8GB Storage	1GB RAM/8GB Storage	1.5GB DDR4 RAM/8GB Storage
Operating System	Android TV 9.0 (Pie)	Amazon Fire OS	Amazon Fire OS
Socket	1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB 2.0, 1x Power, 1x Audio out	HDMI x1, 1x Micro USB (for power only)	HDMI x1, 1x Micro USB (for power only)

Mi Box 4K Price & Availability

Mi Box 4K comes with a price of just INR. 3,499 (~NRs. 5,600). It is now available for purchase in India through Xiaomi India’s e-store, Mi Home & Mi Studio stores, and Flipkart. We can expect the Mi box 4K to launch in Nepal for a price of around Rs. 7,000.

Model	Price	Availability in Nepal [Expected]
Mi Box 4K	INR. 3,499 (~NRs. 5,600)	June 2020

In comparison, the Amazon Fire TV Stick costs INR. 3,999 (~NRs. 6,400) while the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K goes for INR. 5,999 (~NRs. 9,600). So, which one would you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

Sony WF-SP800N launched with active noise cancellation and big battery life

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Sony WF-SP800N launched with active noise cancellation and big battery life

True wireless earbuds are in the trend and they have been for quite some time now. A couple of days ago we saw Huawei launch its new FreeBuds 3i. And it seems like a cheap alternative for the AirPods Pro. Now, Sony, a leading manufacturer of headphones and similar audio products, has come up with a new addition to its TWS earbuds. The company has launched the Sony WF-SP800N, a sort of a mid-range earbud. It comes with ANC, long battery life, and more. Let’s find out more in detail about the new Sony WF-SP800N including its expected price in Nepal.

Sony WF-SP800N Overview

The new Sony WF-SP800N is a true wireless (TWS) earbud with an in-ear design. It has adjustable arc support that helps the earbud to stay put in your ears. If it weren’t for the arc support, there’s a high chance that you might confuse it with the WF-1000XM3.

Moreover, this earbud is also a part of Sony’s Extra Bass audio series. Furthermore, it also has an Adaptive Sound Control which helps to adjust the ambient sounds automatically as per your surrounding. It contains separate profiles for running, walking, and commute. Moreover, the Sony WF-SP800N boasts active noise cancellation (ANC), IP55 water and dust resistance and touch controls. For configurations of the audio output, you can pair it with your smartphone using the Sony Headphone Connect app. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connection.

Sony is all-in for 360 Reality Audio, though, it is not available across all of its devices. But you’re in luck if you purchase the WF-SP800N, as it is compatible with immersive audio technology. However, a subscription with a streaming service that offers this feature is necessary.

As mentioned above, it is in the battery department where the Sony WF-SP800N excels. It offers 9 hours of battery life with ANC and 13 hours without it. And the case adds an extra 9/13 hours of battery life (depends upon ANC). Furthermore, it supports a 10-minute quick charge that offers 1-hour battery life. However, there’s no support for wireless charging.

Sony WF-SP800N Price in Nepal & Availability [expected]

The Sony WF-SP800N is already available for purchase at a price of $200. We can expect a Sony distributor to launch the Sony WF-SP800N TWS earbuds in Nepal for around Rs. 27,000.

TWS Earphone Model Name	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Sony WF-SP800N	Rs. 27,000

AMD announces Ryzen Pro 4000 processors for business laptops

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AMD announces Ryzen Pro 4000 processors for business laptops

After being dominated by Intel in the market for years, AMD is finally back. The Ryzen and Threadripper desktops processors have turned out to be a massive success for the company, and its Ryzen mobile series is also getting recognition. But AMD is not done yet. After taking on the consumer market, AMD is now ready to take on Intel in the commercial market as well. The company claims that the new AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 series processors are the new standard for the PC experience, ahead of Intel’s VPRO series.

AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 Series Overview

Compared to an average Joe, a business needs to have a more productive, durable, and secure computing device. Of course, these might be qualities that everyone would want on their personal computer, but many of us can don’t need them. For example, not having a separate security mechanism such as the TPM chip may not be a significant deal-breaker for individuals. Still, from a business point of view, the difference it creates can be enormous.

That is why both AMD and Intel have their lineup of processors targetted at businesses. In this post, we are talking about the new Ryzen Pro 4000 series of processes. In a nutshell, the latest processors are based on 7nm process technology and are equipped with up to eight Zen 2 cores. Compared to their non-commercial siblings, these processors make use of AMD Pro technologies and come with added layers of security.

Check out the new AMD Ryzen 3 processors for desktops.

Three new processors

There are three processors under the Ryzen Pro 4000 series – Ryzen 3 Pro, Ryzen 5 Pro, Ryzen 7 Pro. All of them have a TDP of 15 Watt.

The Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cores run at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz which can reach up to 4.1 GHz when boosted. It comes with Vega 7 GPU unit that operates at 1.6 GHz.

Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base frequency is 2.1 GHz, which can be boosted up to 4 GHz. It has a Vega 6 GPU. Both Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 have an L3 cache size of 8MB. Similarly, the Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U comes with 4 cores and 8 threads.

Compared to the previous generation, the new Pro series have more cores and threads. AMD is claiming up to a 132% boost in the multi-thread performance and a 29% boost in the single-thread performance. Similarly, graphics have also been improved by up to 13%. The company compared the Ryzen 7 Pro 47500 to the Intel i7-10710U (6/12 core count), claiming up to a 32% better performance.

Check out the latest Intel Comet Lake Desktop processors.

Pro Features

The added features on these processors include Pro security, Pro Manageability, and Pro Business Ready. Pro Manageability allows for the simplified deployment, imaging, and management that is compatible with the existing infrastructure of the client system. AMD also promises 18 months of planned software stability and 24 months planned availability for business. For security, AMD has included the Memory Guard feature, which protects your data through encryption even when the system is in hibernation mode. Similarly, AMD has collaborated with partners such as HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft for added security features.

AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 Series Launch and Availability

We can see laptops from HP and Lenovo powered by the new AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 series as early as the first half of 2020. Lenovo has already confirmed the use of the Ryzen Pro 4000 processors in Gen 1 of ThinkPad T14, T14s, L14/14, and X13. Similarly, we will be able to see these new processors in HP ProBook x360 435 G7 and HP ProBook 445/455 G7.

Daraz’s dMART offers exciting deals & discount on purchase of daily essentials!

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Daraz’s dMART offers exciting deals & discount on purchase of daily essentials!

Social distancing has become a norm these days because of the ongoing pandemic. Following that, people have started preferring purchase through e-commerce platforms rather than sitting in line for groceries and other essential items. One of the first movers, among the e-commerce giants to have started selling essentials online is Daraz. They in collaboration with Big Mart have relaunched their grocery section dubbed dMART.

Via dMART, Daraz sells more than 2000 products across a number of categories ranging from Food staples like Rice, Lentils, to Baby Care products, Kitchen and Home Essentials, Cleaning Supplies, Snacks and Beverages, Spices and Herbs, Health and Beauty Products, Pet Supplies, and more.

Daraz dMART offers exciting deals & discount

Right now, Daraz is offering good discounts on various bundle offers where one can make a great save when buying in bulk. There is also upto 20% discount on daily essentials.

Some of the bulk offers are as follows:

S.N.	Daraz Dmart Essential Product	Discount on original price
	Mithas Premium Reserve Rice Long Grain (20kg)	11%
	Sunny Sunflower Oil (1 ltr)	18%
	Mantra Organic Roasted Bengalgram Dal (500g)	20%
	Mantra Organic Brown Chana (1KG)	20%

“During these times, Daraz is just focussing on meeting the basic necessities of people, and collaboration with Big Mart has helped us keep the stock updated as demands for essential items remain high”, says Daraz spokesperson.

Additional Discount on Daraz Essential Products using Bank Card

Additionally, one can get an additional discount of 10% (max Rs. 500) by making prepayments through Bank Card. The list of partner banks are:

Sunrise Bank
NIC ASIA
Kumari Bank Limited
Global IME Bank
Mega Bank
Nabil Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Sanima Bank

Furthermore, there is no minimum purchase amount and delivery charges depend upon the weight and distance of the package being delivered. Having said that, the maximum delivery charge that can incur is Rs. 150.

Also Read: List of Online shopping platforms offering deliveries of essential goods

Daraz Delivery Location for Essential Products

Likewise, their delivery locations have been increased too. However, the delivery service until now is around the Kathmandu Valley which includes areas inside the Ring Road and the following areas:

Bhaktapur Outside RingRoad	Kathmandu Outside Ringroad	Lalitpur Outside Ringroad
Lokanthali and Gaththaghar	Golfutar	Nakhu & Bhainsepati
Sano Thimi	Budhanilkantha	Harisiddhi
Sallaghari	Mandikhatar	Inadole
Kamalbinayak	Boudha and Jorpati	Dhapakhel
Suryabinayak	Gongabu and Nepaltar
Jagati	Sitapaila
	Arubari and Attarkhel
	Nepaltar, Manamaiju and Purano Guheswari
	Kalanki, Tyanglaphat and TU

Microsoft Surface Book 3 launched: the revamp that we’ve been waiting for!

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Microsoft Surface Book 3 launched: the revamp that we’ve been waiting for!

It took almost two and a half years, but we finally have the revamped Microsoft Surface Book 3. The most powerful laptop from Microsoft was launched alongside the Surface Go 2 yesterday. Design-wise nothing much has changed, however, the internals come with a lot of improvements. Some major upgrades in the Microsoft Surface Book 3 include Nvidia discrete graphics, 10th Gen Intel processor, and more. So, let’s see the detailed specifications along with the expected price of Microsoft Surface Book 3 in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Overview

The Surface laptops are targeted specifically for creators and designers. And the current setup is no different. One can configure their surface book with the Nvidia Quadro RTX 300 for extra GPU power. For professionals working with 3D objects and CAD designs, this setup helps to significantly reduces the render time. Let’s dive further in what the Microsoft Surface Book 3 is all about.

Design

As mentioned above, design-wise nothing much has changed from the previous iteration of the Surface Books. The current laptop retains the silver color scheme and the fulcrum hinge. This hinge has been a distinctive feature of the Surface Books and it helps in safely connecting the tablet and the keyboard. However, this also prevents the laptop from closing flat.

Two models of the Surface Book 3 will be available for buyers. One with a 13.5-inch screen with 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution and another with a 15-inch screen with 3240 x 2160 pixels resolution. They both come with the PixelSense touch screen which we had seen the Surface Book 2.

Sticking to the touch screen feature, the current Surface Book supports 10-point touch tracking. That means, its screen supports touch from all the fingers of your hand. Moreover, it also supports Surface Pen and Surface Dial. However, they need to be bought separately.

Processor and Graphics

Under the hood is where the magic happens in the Surface Book 3. The laptop is configure with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processor. For the 13.5-inch model, you can choose between a Core i5 (base) model or Core i7 (higher-end) model. However, with the 15-inch model, you have a single option with Core i7. Claim is that the 10 Gen improves the power of the laptop by 50%.

You can configure the laptop with up to 32GB of RAM. In terms of the storage, the 13.5-inch model come with 256GB, but it can be upgraded to 1TB. Similarly, for the 15-inch model, the storage starts with 256GB and goes up to 2TB. Microsoft says that it is the fastest SSD that they have ever shipped.

Graphics in the base model of the Surface Book 3 has been upped from the standard Intel UHD graphics to the Intel Iris Plus. However, the 13.5-inch model can be configured with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max Q and 4GB GDDR5 memory. Similarly, the 15-inch model can be configured with GeForce 1660 Ti and 6GB GDDR6 memory.

The Nvidia graphics improves the gaming as well as the multimedia capabilities of the device. Moreover, on the 15-inch model, users can play top Xbox Game Pass for PC titles at FHD. That too at 60 fps.

These graphics cards are housed in the detachable keyboard. So, once you detach the tablet remains slim but you won’t be able to take benefits of the higher graphics in tablet mode. Oh, and before I forget, there’s an Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 configuration available for the 15-inch model too. It is specifically designed for higher education and will be the most expensive model in the lineup.

Battery and Connectivity

Both tablet and the keyboard have their separate battery. The laptop mode will offer the biggest battery life as both the batteries will be in use. Estimation is that the 13.5-inch model boasts 15.5 hours of battery and the 15-inch one boasts 17.5 hours of battery (with keyboards attached). Microsoft has not yet specified the details of the battery life in the tablet mode.

As for the connectivity, the Microsoft Surface Book 3 ships with Wi-Fi 6 with an 802.11ax compatible wireless card and supports Bluetooth 5.0. One additional feature exclusive to the 15-inch Surface Book 3 is that you’ll be able to use a wireless Xbox controller on it without a USB adapter.

Specifications:

	Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13.5-inch)	Microsoft Surface Book 3 (15-inch)
Screen	13.5-inch, 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution	15-inch, 3420 x 2160 pixels resolution
CPU	Core i5-1035G7/i7-1065G7	Core i7-1065G7
GPU	Intel Iris Plus, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti, Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000
RAM	8G, 16GB, 32GB	16GB, 32GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Xbox wireless controller support
Battery	15.5 hours (keyboard attached)	17.5 hours (keyboard attached)
Ports	2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C, SD card, 3.5mm headphone jack	2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C, SD card, 3.5mm headphone jack
Cameras	5MP front, 8MP back	5MP front, 8MP back
Audio	Dual far-field mics, Front-facing stereo with Dolby Atmos	Dual far-field mics, Front-facing stereo with Dolby Atmos

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Price in Nepal and Availability [expected]

The pre-order of the Microsoft Surface Nook 3 started from May 6, however, they will be available for purchase only from May 21. Its price starts at $1,599 for the 13.5-inch model with 10th Gen Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Intel Iris Plus graphics. You’ll have to fork out an extra $400 for the Core i7 model with 16GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. Similarly, the starting price of the 15-inch model with 10th gen Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti is $2,299. For $2,799 you’ll get 32GB RAM and 512GB storage. Finally, for the special 15-inch model with Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 graphics, you’ll have to pay $3,499.

Model	Price in Nepal [Expected]
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5″ (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Plus graphics)	NPR. 190,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5″ (Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 240,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5″ (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 300,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5″ (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 320,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15″ (Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 270,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15″ (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 340,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15″ (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 360,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15″ (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650)	NPR. 410,000
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15″ (pro-grade Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000)	NPR. 420,000