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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.

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.

AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 series specs sheet price nepal launch availability

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.

AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 vs 3000 specs price nepal launch availability

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.

surface book 3 fulcrum hinge

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.

microsoft surface book 3 detachable

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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 launched: Better, yet cheaper than the original!

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Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 launched: Better, yet cheaper than the original!

Microsoft has unveiled the new Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 – the successor to the original Surface Headphones. Even after two years of its launch, Microsoft doesn’t feel like the original Surface Headphones need much tuning; that is why there isn’t much that separates the two. If you loved its predecessor, Surface Headphones 2 is a better value for money, given that it comes with a few massive upgrades and a cheaper price tag. Nonetheless, let’s comprehend more about the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 along with its price and availability in Nepal right now.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Overview

Design and Build

If we neglect the colors for a moment, the Surface Headphones and Surface Headphones look the same. Microsoft’s latest over-the-ear headphone comes with a new color option – Matte Black but that about it. Surface Headphones 2’s earcups are made up of memory foam and a sturdy arc holding everything in place. The cups are now cable of 180-degree rotations. Microsoft has included dials on both the right and left side that users can use to control volume and noise cancellation, respectively.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 design specs price nepal availability

Performance and Connectivity

Surface Headphones 2 features the 40mm Free Edge sound driver. Though the sound driver is the same as in its predecessor, Microsoft claims Surface Headphones 2 possesses better sound quality. It comes with 13 levels of Active Noise Cancellation that you can adjust using the dial on the left ear. The company claims that the ANC has been specifically optimized for the human voice and that it can “drown out your family while working from home“.

Surface Headphones 2 does come with a 3.5mm headphone jack as well, but it also comes with Bluetooth support in case you want to go wireless. The Bluetooth technology has been upgraded to version 5.0. Microsoft has turned to Qualcomm’s aptX codec, which is much more effective at reducing latency than the standard SBC codec in the Surface Headphones.

Controls and Microsoft Perks

With the Surface Headphones 2, you won’t be short of control options. The power and the mute button are situated on the right side alongside the volume dial. The left side is reserved for the ANC dial. There are touch interfaces on both sides. Audio on the headphone also pauses when taken off and resumes when putting it back on.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 controls specs price nepal availability

You can use the dual mic set up for voice control, which is more useful while working with Microsoft 365. Users will be able to use voice dictation in Word and even control the slides in Powerpoint with Surface Headphones 2.

Battery Life

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 comes with an upgraded battery life of about 20 hours compared to 15 hours in its predecessor. Microsoft says that the headphones can achieve the number over Bluetooth transmission and with ANC turned on. So theoretically, we can expect to squeeze out a few extra hours with ANC turned off. A USB cable is included in the box, that can charge the headphones entirely in 2 hours. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to wait, a 5-min charge can add about an hour of playback time.

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Specifications

  • Dimension: 8.03 (L) x 7.68 (W) x 1.89(D)-inches
  • Weight: 0.64lbs
  • Driver: 40mm Free Edge
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Sound Pressure Level Output:
    – up to 115 dB (1kHz, 1Vrms via cable connector with power on)
    – up to 115 dB (1kHz, 0dBFS over Bluetooth connection)
  • Noise cancellation:
    – up to 30 dB for active noise cancellation
    – up to 40 dB for passive noise cancellation
  • Connectivity: Wired (3.5mm headphone jack) / Wireless (Bluetooth 5.0)
  • Controls: Power button, Mute Button, Volume Dial (Right ear), Noise Cancellation dial (left ear), touch control (both sides)
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours (over Bluetooth with ANC on)
  • Charging time: 2 hours (an hour of playback with 5 minutes of charging)
  • Compatibility: Windows 10, iOS, Android, macOS
  • Color Options: Light Gray, Matte Black

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Price & Availability

The Surface Headphones 2 is now available for pre-orders through its official site, where its price is set at $249.99. Hence, we expect the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 to be available in Nepal for a price of around Rs. 35,000.

 Product Name Price in Nepal [Expected]  Availability
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 $249.99 (Rs. 35,000) May 12, 2020

Conclusion

Surface Headphones 2 may not be capable of dethroning Sony’s WH-1000XM3 as the best noise-canceling headphones but is still a solid headphone at its price range. The fact that it is priced cheaper than its predecessor makes it even more appealing.

Huawei Y8s is official with dual selfie cameras & Google Mobile Services

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Huawei Y8s is official with dual selfie cameras & Google Mobile Services

Huawei Y8s is the latest budget-oriented smartphone from the Chinese tech giant. Like any other Huawei budget device, Y8s features an elegant design and a decent set of specs. Let’s dive deeper into the specs and price that the new Huawei Y8s has to offer in markets like Nepal.

Huawei Y8s Overview

Design and Display

Huawei Y8s has a TFT LCD screen with a diagonal length of 6.5-inch. The device has a Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It features a notch on the top-center of the screen to house the dual selfie camera setup and the earpiece grill.

Huawei Y8s display specs price nepal availability launch

The smartphone comes with a nano-textured back panel with different layers of coating. The panel reflects patterns and shadow effects under different lights. It is available in two color options – Emerald Green and Midnight Black. The dual rear camera setup is inside a rectangular camera module, and one can also notice the fingerprint sensor mounted on the back.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Huawei Y8s packs in HiSilicon Kirin 710 with four Cortex-A73 clocked at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 clocked at 1.7 GHz. Performance-wise, Kirin 710 is the same as the Kirin 710F, with the two differing only in terms of the manufacturing process. We tested the Kirin 710F in the global variant of Honor 9X, and it lags behind the MediaTek G90T that is used in the public favorite Redmi Note 8 Pro by a margin. There is 4GB of RAM included, and users have to choose between 64GB and 128GB of storage. With either of the two variants, one can expand the memory up to 512GB using a microSD card.

Camera

Huawei Y8s flaunts a 48MP dual camera setup on the back. The 48MP camera has an aperture of f/1.8 and is accompanied by a 2MP macro camera. The device comes with a dedicated Super Night mode that utilizes AI algorithms and light sensor for sharper, clearer, and brighter pictures even in dark conditions. On the front, there is an 8MP primary selfie camera and a 2MP depth sensor enclosed inside the notched.

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Battery and Others

The phone features a massive 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Even in 2020, the device still relies on MicroUSB port for charging. It ships with EMUI 9.1 based on Android Pie but comes loaded with Google Mobile Services. For security, Huawei has included a capacitive fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

Huawei Y8s Specifications:

  • Body: 77.1 W x 3.04 Hx 162.4 D inches; 206 gm; front/back glass
  • Display: 6.5-inches TFT LCD panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels)
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 710; 12nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali G51 MP4
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64/128GB (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 48MP f/1.8 primary sensor
    – 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor
  • Front Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 8MP f/2.0 primary sensor
    – 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor: Physical (rear-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 + BLE, AGPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, micro-USB, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 4000 mAh battery with 10W Charging
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue

Huawei Y8s Price & Availability

Huawei Y8s has been listed on the official site of Huawei in Jordan, hinting at the upcoming launch. However, there is no hint about the actual launch date and the price tag that Huawei Y8s will come with. Given the specs, we expect the price of Huawei Y8s to be around $200. This means, the Huawei Y8s expected price in Nepal is Rs. 25,000

Model Price in Nepal (Expected) Availability (Expected)
Huawei Y8s $200 (~NRs. 25,000) May – June 2020

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 announced: Cheapest in the Surface family

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 announced: Cheapest in the Surface family

Microsoft has pulled the curtain off its Surface line up of products for 2020. The lineup includes the Microsoft Surface Go 2, which is a successor to Surface Go that was launched in 2018. It features a familiar design but with a more prominent display and better battery life. Compared to its siblings in the Surface lineup, it is more portable and cheaper, starting as low as $399 for the base variant. In this article, we are going to dig deeper and learn about the Microsoft Surface Go 2 price, full specifications, and expected availability in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Overview

Design and Display

With a dimension of 9.65 x 6.9 x 0.33-inches, Surface Go 2 does make a portable computing device, but it is bulkier than the Apple iPad (2019), which is its closest competitor. Design-wise, the Surface Go 2 is almost identical to its predecessor. However, Microsoft has increased the screen size from 10-inch to 10.5 inches. It has done so by decreasing the bezels around the screen.Microsoft Surface Go 2 Display specs price nepal availability launch

The PixelSense display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2. On the other hand, the iPad 2019 has a smaller 10.2-inch Retina display but with a higher resolution of 2160 x 1260 pixels.

Performance and Memory

The base model of the Surface Go 2 comes with Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, which is the same processor used in the original Surface Go. People going for this variant will also have to compromise in the storage as it comes with 64GB of eMMC memory. For individuals that require more power, there are variants powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core M3 processor. With the processor, Microsoft is claiming a performance boost of about 64% compared to the previous generation. The Core M3 variant comes with 128GB of SSD. The Surface Go 2 has the TPM 2.0 security chip. It is a hardware-based security mechanism that secures cryptographic keys, provides device authentication, and helps make the system secure and tamper-resistant. Apple does have a security chip of its own (T2 Chip), but it is limited to its MacBook.

Camera and Entertainment

Microsoft Surface Go 2 has an 8MP camera on the back. It comes with auto-focus and can shoot 1080p videos. On the front, there is a 5MP camera that is also capable of shooting 1080p videos. For better video calling experience, Microsoft has included dual studio mics. The tablet also has 2W stereo speakers with support for Dolby Audio. iPad 2019 has a rear camera of 8MP and 1.2MP 720p camera on the front.

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Battery and Others

Since the chassis remains has remained unchanged, Surface Go 2 comes with the same range of ports than that of its predecessor. So, any accessories of Surface Go are compatible with the Surface Go 2. It includes a USB-C port, Surface Connect port, a microSDXC card slot, a Surface Type Cover port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The battery life has been listed to be around 10 hours. The iPad 2019 offers similar battery life, but the connectivity options are limited.

Similar to Apple’s Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil, Microsoft has Surface Type Cover and Surface Pen. Surface Type Cover features a trackpad that the Smart Keyboard lacks.

Also Read: Microsoft’s first TWS earphone – Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Specifications

  • Display: 10.5-inch PixelSense display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the top
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio @ 220PPI
  • Chipset: Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4425Y / 8th Gen Intel Core M3
  • GPU: Intel UHD 615
  • RAM: 4/8GB
  • Storage: 64/128 GB; expandable via microSDXC card
  • OS: Windows 10 S mode (upgradeable to Windows 10 Home)
  • Rear Camera: 8 MP
  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • Security: TPM 2.0 Chip, Windows Hello Sign-in
  • Speaker: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Sensors: Ambient, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, NFC
  • Connectivity: 1 x USB-C port, 1 x Surface Connect port, 1 x microSDXC card slot, a 1 x Surface Type Cover port, and 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery life: up to 10 hours
  • Colors: Silver

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Price and Availability

Microsoft Surface Go 2 is available for order through Microsoft’s official store, where its price is $399 for the base variant and $729.99 for the LTE variant. Hence, the expected price of Microsoft Surface Go 2 in Nepal is around 60,000 Nepali rupees for the base $399 variant. It should be available in Nepal from retail stores like ITTI and Bigbyte.

Surface Products Price in Nepal (expected)  Availability
Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Intel Pentium 4425Y, 4/64GB) $399.99 (~NRs. 60,000) May 26, 2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Intel Pentium 4425Y, 8/128GB) $549.99 (~NRs. 85,000) May 26, 2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Intel Core M3, 8/128GB) $629.99 (~NRs. 100,000) May 26, 2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Intel Core M3, 8/128GB, LTE) $729.99 (~NRs. 115,000) May 26, 2020

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Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally gets a launch date: And a discounted price!

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Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally gets a launch date: And a discounted price!

Back in October 2019, Microsoft announced an array of new products during its annual “Surface Event”. And one of the ambitious devices of the bunch was the Surface Earbuds. Capitalizing on the growing Bluetooth earbuds industry, it is the company’s first truly wireless earbuds; and quite a radical one at that. Though the Surface Earbuds was supposed to have hit the market by the end of 2019, the company delayed it to Spring 2020. According to the Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay, the postponement was in favor of “getting all the details right”. Anyways, the Microsoft Surface Earbuds is officially here, and in this article, we learn more about it along with its price and availability in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds Overview

Addressing the elephant in the room – yeah, the Surface Earbuds’ design is nothing like we’ve seen with other similar products in the market. Is that a good thing, or a bad thing; depends on who you ask. I for sure am glad that manufacturers aren’t bowing to the voluntary design conformity of Apple’s AirPods. Microsoft’s take looks like something from a tribal costume, or an ear-gauge even. With this, the entire exterior of the Surface Earbuds is one giant touch surface for different intuitive controls.

A not-so-subtle design

Having said that, I’m a little on the fence on the size of the thing. It is massive on the ears and a definite head-turner. As I said earlier, it’s got that ear-gauge look going on, which may directly repel a crucial market Microsoft is gunning for; professionals. Bearing a minimalistic yet “fashionable” make-up, the Surface Earbuds may have a hard time blending into the corporate setup. To cut things short, what I mean is, the diameter of the earbuds should’ve been a lot shorter.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds - Design

In terms of fit, the Surface Earbuds comes with 3 pairs of silicone ear tips inside the box. Getting the perfect fit is absolutely crucial when it comes to an earbud’s performance. Sadly enough, besides the passive noise reduction from the fit itself, these don’t come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Seeing how its closest competitors like AirPods Pro, Sony WF-1000XM3, etc. equip ANC (though for a little higher cost), Microsoft could’ve upped its marketability by including ANC. However, because of its updated price of $199 (from $249 during the announcement), that suddenly becomes not an absolute deal-breaker. The new Google Pixel Buds 2 and Jabra Elite 75t for the similar asking price are void of ANC too.

Microsoft Ecosystem integration

Like every other OEM, Microsoft has also worked extensively to enhance the productivity of these earbuds into its ecosystem. This is where the professional workspace comes in. With its Microsoft 365 integration, the Surface Earbuds derives a new way to work with Office apps that we use almost every day. In PowerPoint, you can swipe slides using the touch gesture on the earbuds.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds - Microsoft Office 365 Integration

Moreover, it is capable of captioning & translating your voice in real-time when giving presentations. As of now, this feature is available in over 60 languages. Surface Earbuds is can also dictate your speech into text in real-time on Office apps like Word & Outlook. Or read their contents. To note, this is only supported in Windows 10 devices. Besides these, the intuitive touch, tap, swipe, and voice-based controls facilitate adjusting volume, skipping tracks, answering or ending calls, etc. Microsoft’s very own virtual assistant “Cortana” can also be triggered using the Surface Earbuds, while the support for Google Assistant, Siri, & Bixby also remains.

Also read: Best wireless earbuds to buy at every price range in Nepal

Audio & Battery

Now let’s talk about the core audio performance itself. It has a custom-designed 13.6mm driver with two-microphones per earbud for “Omnisonic” sound. Microsoft says this directional dual-mic array delivers great voice recognition & call quality though that remains to be put to a real-life test. The company has also integrated a quick shortcut to play music from Spotify on the connected device. For a superior sound & low-latency output, the Surface Earbuds also comes with SBC & Qualcomm’s aptX audio codec.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds - Fit

Finally, the battery. Microsoft Surface Earbuds gives up to 8 hours of continuous listening time on a single charge. That’s multiplied by 3 times if you factor in the charging case as well. For on-the-go listening, you can get up to an hour’s battery life with a 10-minute charge. Unfortunately, it only supports wired USB-A to USB-C charging and doesn’t support wireless charging.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds Specifications:

  • Dimension (Earbuds): 0.98 x 0.78-inches (H x W); 7.2 grams (with ear tip); Each
  • Dimension (Charging Case): 0.98 x 1.31 x 2.96 inches (H x W x L): 40 grams
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Speakers: 13.6mm driver
  • Audio codecs: SBC, Qualcomm aptX
  • Microphones: Two microphones per earbud
  • Controls: Touch, tap, swipe, voice
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Color: Light Gray (Glacier)
  • Sweat and Water Resistance: Yes, IPX4 rating
  • Battery & Charging: Single charge – Up to 8 hours continuous listening; With Case – Up to 24 hours; A 10-minute charge – 1-hour playback

Microsoft Surface Earbuds Price & Availability

The Microsoft Surface Earbuds carries a price tag of US$199. It is available for pre-order from the Microsoft store; and the actual shipping will begin starting May 12, 2020. As for Nepal, the Microsoft Surface Earbuds is expected to be available for a price of Rs. 30,000. It will, however, not launch officially in Nepal and will rather be available through various grey stores.

TWS Model Price in Nepal (Expected) Availability (Expected)
Microsoft Surface Earbuds Rs. 30,000 June – July 2020

List of OPPO Mobile Service Centers & Showroom in Nepal

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List of OPPO Mobile Service Centers & Showroom in Nepal

OPPO is a renowned smartphone brand. They are among the top five smartphone brands in the world as well as in Nepal. The Chinese tech giants entered Nepal in 2016 and since have launched over dozens of smartphone models ranging from the budget to the flagship range. Since entering Nepal, OPPO gained a lot of recognition because of its aggressive marketing that included paper advertisement, digital influencer marketing, and the likes. In this article, we are going to emphasize on OPPO Nepal’s distributor/importer, service center, and showrooms/experience store.

OPPO is popular among Nepali users because of its excellent cameras, trendier design, and excellent price to performance. Moreover, OPPO is front runners in innovative technologies like in-display fingerprint sensors and super-fast VOOC quick charging.

Read: OPPO Mobiles Price in Nepal [Updated]

OPPO Mobile Authorized distributor in Nepal 

Telecell Pvt. Ltd is the official sole distributor of OPPO mobile phones in Nepal. They are a subsidiary of the Triveni group which is one of the biggest industrial and trading powerhouses of Nepal.

Where to Buy OPPO Mobile in Nepal & its showroom:

OPPO smartphones are available via offline mobile retail shops. They are yet to launch a smartphone model via an e-commerce platform. Hence, you need to visit Oppo showroom or mobile retail shops to purchase its smartphone. There are almost 70% of mobile shops that sell OPPO smartphones in Nepal. This includes almost every mobile shop in New Road (Pako), Kathmandu. Similarly, they are also available in other city areas like Biratnagar, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, etc.

OPPO Mobile Service Centre in Nepal:

OPPO has a total of 6 service centers, located in key cities of Nepal. They provide 1 year of free service on software and 6-months on battery. However, as compared to Xiaomi and Samsung, the price of its spare parts are comparatively lower. You can find the price of OPPO spare parts in Nepal through this link.

S.N.  OPPO Service Centre City     Contact Number Address  
1 Kathmandu 16600166778/      9808130417 Kamalpokhar, City Center, 2nd Floor, S10
2 Kathmandu 16600188886/ 9808130417/  9851210623 Sundhara, CTC Mall, 5th Floor, Units 606 and 606 A
3 Pokhara 9840411563 Mobile Tower, Mahendrapul, Pokhara, Nepal
4 Chitwan 9823041984 Lions Chok, Narayangarh, KL Mall, 2nd Floor
5 Itahari 9823041990 Sunsari district, Itahari, Near Koshi College
6 Nepalgunj 9823041969 Beside Nepalgunj Medical College, Near Bright Future School, Koriyanpur- 12

OPPO Mobile Call Centre in Nepal:

Oppo A92 launched: Should make its way to South Asia as well

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Oppo A92 launched: Should make its way to South Asia as well

Oppo has been quite busy with releases of its latest smartphones in the market. Most of these launches were limited to China and Europe. However, it looks like the company is now focusing on other parts of the world. Oppo A92, which is its latest offering under the A-series, is now available in Asia. We strongly believe that the smartphone will ultimately make its way to the South Asian market as well. So let’s check out the specs, features, and the expected price of Oppo A92 in Nepal.

Oppo A92 Overview

When it comes to the moniker, smartphones brand aren’t consistent; they tend to release the same phone under different names in different markets. Such is the case with Oppo A92. The device was launched in China as Oppo A72 and is now available in Malaysia with the Indonesian launch round the corner. It is almost certain that the device will make its way to the South Asian market, including India and Nepal, but it seems Oppo will be rebranding the device again. Earlier Oppo launched the Oppo A91 as Oppo F15 in Nepal, and reports suggest that the Oppo A92 will be launched as Oppo F15s.

Design and Display

Specs-wise, Oppo A92 shares a lot of traits with Oppo A9 2020, which was launched last year and it is also available in Nepal. Both devices feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD, but Oppo A92 has a better resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels compared to 1600 x 720 pixels of A9 2020. Oppo A92 display features a circular cut-out on the top left corner to house the front camera.

Oppo A92 design specs price nepal availability

On the back, we can see the quad-camera setup housed inside a rectangular camera module. The back panel flaunts what the brand calls the Alaska Sky inspired design, which is available in two color options – Twilight Black and Shining White. It also adopts a 3D Quad-curve design on the rear panel for a smoother feel. The fingerprint sensor has now been integrated on the power button on the side of the device.

Also Read: Oppo Mobile Price in Nepal [Updated]

Performance and Memory

Oppo A90 2020 had Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, and we weren’t entirely happy because we believe Oppo could have done better. And in 2020, they are still sticking to the same chipset. Yes, you heard it right. Oppo A92 features the same Snapdragon 665 chipset in a time where all the major smart brands are favoring Snapdragon 765G in their mid-range phones. The device comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In case the storage isn’t sufficient, the device does come with a microSD card slot for expansion.

Camera

The rectangular camera module on the back houses the quad-camera setup and an LED flash. Oppo A92 has a 48MP primary camera with a 1/2″ sensor and an aperture of f/1.7. Along with Ultra Night Mode 2.0, the company claims that the camera won’t disappoint you with night shots. There is also a 16MP ultra-wide camera with a FOV of 119-degree and a 2MP depth sensor. The information about the remaining sensor isn’t clear, but it looks to be a monochrome sensor of 2MP. The camera setup supports wide-angle video, 4K video recording, 120fps slow-motion video, and Anti-Shake features. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera with Oppo’s AI beautification mode.

Oppo A92 camera setup specs price nepal availability

Battery and Others

Oppo A92 comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The phone runs on ColorOS 7.1 that is base on Android 10. It also features super-linear dual stereo speakers with support for Dirac 2.0 and Hi-Res audio.

Read our review of Oppo A9 2020

OPPO A72 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inches LCD, FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels), 90.5% screen ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • OS: Android 10 with ColorOS 7.1 on top
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB  (expandable)
  • Rear camera: Quad camera
    – 48MP primary lens
    – 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens (119-degree FOV)
    – 2MP monochrome lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity
  • Connectivity: 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Color Options: Twilight Black, Shining White

Oppo A92 Price in Nepal & Availability (Expected)

Oppo A92 is now available in Malaysia with a price tag of RM 1,199 for the 8/128GB. We expect the Oppo A92 to launch in Nepal with a price of around NPR 33,500. The launch will take place after the Coronavirus tension eases in Nepal.

Model Price Price in Nepal (expected)
Oppo A92 (8/128GB) RM 1,199 NRP 33,500

Check out our review of Oppo A9 2020

Huawei pushing for its AppGallery in Nepal: 70+ Nepali apps & more yet to come!

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Huawei pushing for its AppGallery in Nepal: 70+ Nepali apps & more yet to come!

Huawei has a pretty decent lineup in the form of the P40 series waiting for us as soon as the lockdown is over. The three phones in this series – P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+ all seem like an absolute beast of a smartphone. However, the one thing that might restrain people from buying these devices is the lack of Google Play Services. Well, Huawei does have its custom AppGallery instead of the Play Store. But suffice to say, it has failed to appeal to many out there. However, the Huawei AppGallery now has over 70 Nepali Apps. And I do believe it will boost the already existing popularity of Huawei in Nepal.

Huawei locked horns with Google last year, and its effect has been devastating. They have had to remove access to Google Apps from their devices. Though they had devised a workaround regarding this issue initially, the loophole was quickly blocked. Since then, Huawei has been work on improving its proprietary AppGallery for the wider audience. And my oh my have they done a great job with it!

Huawei AppGallery currently has 73 Nepali apps in it. Moreover, this includes most of the major apps too. Thus, I believe that these integrated apps will only serve to increase the popularity of Huawei in Nepal and also increase the sales of their smartphone. The following are some of the major Nepali apps that are currently available in Huawei AppGallery.

Nepali Apps on Huawei AppGallery

Category Apps
News & Magazines eKantipur, Radio Kantipur, Nepal Magazine, Edupatra
Entertainment AP1 HD Television, Kantipur TV, QFX, Dish Home, Saptahik
Business Nepal Electricity Authority, Classictech, Lexpertease
Health Jeevee Health, Nepal Covid-19 Surveillance
Utilities Nepal Telecom, Ncell, eSewa, Fonepay, Cellpay, Kirana, Buddha Air, CIT, NTA Call

These are some of the apps that we use daily and its integration in the AppGallery will certainly come as a relief for the current and potential Huawei customers. Having said that, we are too accustomed to using Google Services. For instance, apps such as Gmail and YouTube have become an integral part of our lives. We are heavily dependent on them be it for professional reasons or entertainment. Therefore, their absence in a Huawei smartphone will be sorely missed. Yet, the addition of these Nepali apps is certainly a step in the right direction, especially for the Nepali market.

Also Read: Huawei Mobile Price in Nepal [Updated] 

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