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Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 675 launched: Better than Pixel 3a?

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Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 675 launched: Better than Pixel 3a?

Motorola has finally and officially unveiled the latest member of the Z-series – the Moto Z4 at an event yesterday. The Moto Z4 is a mid-range smartphone, and it continues the ‘modular’ legacy of the Moto mods. The launch event comes after the leak fiasco where Motorola listed this device on Amazon and actually shipped it to a customer.

Moto Z4 Overview

The Moto Z4 is a 6.4-inch phone that features an OLED screen with full HD resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. This display has a waterdrop notch on the top of the display and it houses the selfie camera. Other than that, users get a bezel-less experience on the phone. For protection against drop and scratches, Motorola has included the older Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which for the price looks outdated.

moto z4 camera

The Moto Z4 features a single camera lens at the back. The 48-megapixel camera has an f/1.7 aperture and follows the same pixel binning for 12-megapixel image output. According to Motorola, the Z4’s camera app will also come with a night mode. Up front lies a 25-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture. Photography hasn’t really been a stronghold of Motorola smartphones. So, it will be interesting to see how the Moto Z4 fares with the cheaper Pixel 3a around which definitely has a superior camera setup.

Under the hood, the Moto Z4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor coupled with 4 GB of RAM. This is the same internal the 3a possesses. The phone runs on a near stock Android v9.0 Pie out of the box. The Z4 offers users 128 GB of internal memory with an option for expansion.

The Moto Z4 has an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device has the P2i splash proof certification, which we recently saw the Redmi 7A feature. The Z4 will also support 5G connectivity with an external $200 worth of 5G Moto mod.

motorola moto z4 specs

Moto Z4 Specifications

  • Display: 6.4-inch Full HD+ OLED with 19:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
  • OS: Android v9.0 Pie
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • GPU: Adreno 608
  • ROM: 128 GB
  • Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.7, OIS, dual-LED flash
  • Front Camera: 25 MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: 3600 mAh with 15W TurboPower fast charging technology
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
  • P2i splash resistance, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Moto Mods support

Motorola Moto Z4 Price and Availability

The Moto Z4 will be available starting June 6 for a price of $499. Buyers who purchase the phone from Amazon, Best Buy or B&H will get a free 360-degree camera Moto Mod. Verizon will also sell the Z4 with a $10 per month plan that will run for 24 months. This deal will also bundle in the 5G Moto Mod which will cost an extra $200.

Meizu 16Xs announced: Mid-range killer?

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Meizu 16Xs announced: Mid-range killer?

There are flagships costing over $1000 like the Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 Pro, and then are phones like Redmi K20 that make you wonder what’s the point of flagships. And then, there are other phones like the Meizu 16Xs that make you wonder why people buy premium mid-rangers, too. The Meizu 16Xs just launched, and for a price tag of less than $300, it gives you a great set of features.

Meizu 16Xs Overview

Right off the bat, the Meizu 16Xs features a large 6.2″ Full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen. The display has no notches or punch-holes. It still adopts bezels for the selfie camera and other sensors, but they’re really, really thin. Even with the bezels and chin, this phone offers a 90.2% screen to body ratio! In addition, this screen also rocks an in-display fingerprint scanner!

meizu 16xs

As the trend goes, there are triple cameras at the back – a 48 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens and a 5 MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 16 MP shooter. This phone runs on the most powerful mid-range chipset yet, the Snapdragon 675, which you can see on the likes of Galaxy A70 and V15 Pro. Also, there’s 6 GB RAM and storage options include 64 GB and 128 GB.

In addition, there’s a big 4000 mAh battery with 18-Watt Fast Charging, too. This phone runs on Android Pie with Flyme OS on top and is available in four different colors: Midnight Black, Atlantis Blue, Coral Orange, and Silk White.

Pricing and Availability

The Meizu 16Xs is available for less than $300! The starting price is at CNY 1,698 ($245) for the 64 GB model whereas the 128 GB model costs CNY 1,998 ($289). They will go on sale on June 10 in China but will be available in India and certain parts of Europe soon.

For that kind of price, a Snapdragon 675, an in-display fingerprint scanner and triple cameras look tempting, don’t they?

Meizu 16Xs Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2″ Super AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution (1080 x 2232), 90.29% screen to body ratio
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 48 MP primary with f/1.7 aperture + 8 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture + 5 MP depth sensor
  • Selfie Camera: 16MP sensor with an f/2.2 lens
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 612
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB (not expandable)
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 18-Watt Fast Charging
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Computex 2019: Dell refreshes their XPS 13 ‘2 in 1’ and XPS 15 and with upgraded internals

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Computex 2019: Dell refreshes their XPS 13 ‘2 in 1’ and XPS 15 and with upgraded internals

Dell just refreshed their existing line of premium laptops, i.e the XPS 13 2-in-1 and the XPS 15. Known for their superior build, flagship internals and over the top display, these were already a consumer favorite. So, following the launch of Intel’s new CPUs and Nvidia’s new GPU, a refresh was imminent. The list of improvements includes even more display options, faster internals and some under the hood changes. The only device missing from the announcement was the vanilla XPS 13, that should come out in early 2020.

DELL XPS 15

Officially known as the XPS 15 7590, the laptop brings little to no change in terms of design with the exact same chassis as before. Sure the webcam has moved up to the top which was kind of expected because a similar change was made earlier on the XPS 13 9380. And even though the naming suggests otherwise, this one is the direct successor to last year’s XPS 15 9570.

[Note: Dell just wanted the naming scheme for their XPS series to align with the 7000 series from Inspiron, Vostro, Latitude and Precision families. The same goes for it’s XPS 13, so just keep that in mind.]

Also Read: Dell refreshes its Inspiron lineup with Inspiron 13 5000, 15 7000 & 11 3000 2-in-1 laptops

Back to what’s actually exciting on the new XPS 15, the 9th Gen H-series CPUs from Intel, that includes the eight core i9-9980H. Sure there are other options starting from a Core i5-9300H, the 9980H isn’t something that would go well with that four-year-old chassis. Yes, the CPU is fast, and powerful and can turbo one of its core to 4.8GHz. However, I am little concerned about the thermals because the XPS 15 isn’t known for cooling. Finally, bumping up the graphical capabilities of this laptop is the GTX 1650, an incremental upgrade from GTX 1050Ti of last gen.

XPS 15 7590

The inclusion of an OLED display is also another major change here. The 100,000:1 contrast ratio produces deep blacks and almost makes up for the (decent) 400 nits of max brightness. The same also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut so content creators will not be disappointed by this. The OLED option for the XPS 15 starts at $1800.

The base model will be priced at $999 and comes with an FHD display, i5-9300H CPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and no dedicated GPU. The maxed out XPS 15 will come with an i9 processor, GTX 1650, 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD alongside a 4k OLED display. Pricing for the higher end model and the rest of the configurations are yet to go official, and the same goes for their availability as well. What we do know is the cheapest OLED version should cost below $2000, which is pretty appealing.

Also Read: Asus unveiled some ultra-portable laptops at Computex 2019

XPS 13 2-in-1

The XPS 15 was sort of a disappointment for me, but the XPS 13 2-in-1 brings in a glimmer of hope. This one brings a lot to the table, and it starts with the naming, the new XPS 13 2-in-1 will now carry the 7390 model number.

It is powered by Intel’s new 10th Gen Ice Lake processors, with the inclusion of CPU fans to cool them. There’s also a new MagLev keyboard, a much better display and a few bits of improvements here and there.

However, performance has been immensely improved. The past gen XPS 13 2-in-1 was stuck on a low powered 4.5Watts Y-series CPU, but this one comes with a 15W CPU from Intel’s new 10th Gen series of low powered CPUs based on the Ice Lake architecture. Built on a 10nm process, Intel claims the 10th Gen packs up to 2.5 times more power than the previous generation. The newer SOC also offer better AI processing and gets Wi-Fi 6 support.

xps 13 2-in-1

With the added power, Dell had to fit in fans to cool the CPU, and they did. Adding a vapor chamber with two fans and GORE cooling while reducing the total footprint of the laptop by 8 percent. Plus the laptop is now configurable with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD.

Display on this 13.4-inch convertible has moved from a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio to an even more traditional 16:10 ratio. The display size itself has increased by 7% and you can buy one with either an FHD resolution or a 4K panel with HDR support. Either way, brightness maxes out at 500 nits. Eyesafe display technology comes pre-loaded, which is basically just a fancy name for a Bluelight filter. The webcam sits at on top of the display without compromising on the size of the bezels.

The XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 starts at $999 for the base model and will be available in white and black color option.

Computex 2019: Gigabyte Aero 15 and 17 launched; Dream laptop for Gamers and Creators

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Computex 2019: Gigabyte Aero 15 and 17 launched; Dream laptop for Gamers and Creators

Gigabyte just released a brand new Aero 17 alongside a refreshed Aero 15. Both offer 9th Gen CPUs, a wide variety of GPUs, OLED display options, better design, and improved cooling. Gigabyte is targeting gamers with some impressive internals while the OLED display should lure those creators. Although the design is a bit outdated for my taste, I assume most prefer the boxy, classic, squarish, old fashioned look on these laptops. Both these laptop features Microsoft’s proprietary cloud-based AI feature as well.

Specs (Gigabyte Aero 15 and Aero 17)

Starting off with the specs, you can configure the laptop with either an i7-9750H or an i9-9980HK. As for the GPU, the Aero 15 without the OLED display is only available with an RTX 2070 Max Q. The OLED version is available with all mobile GPUs from the 16-series and 20-series family from Nvidia.

The Aero 17 offers similar configurations, but without the base GTX 1650. RAM and storage max out at 64GB and 2TB (SSD) respectively.

Gigabyte Aero 15

On the display front, the non-OLED Aero 15 is available with an FHD resolution with a refresh rate of 240Hz. The OLED model is only available with a 4K panel with X-rite Pantone’s grading.

As for the Aero 17, that gets a 17.3-inch display with options to choose from either FHD (144Hz or 240Hz) or 4K (60Hz) resolutions. The OLED display in use here is manufactured by Samsung.

Also Read: A bunch of Asus’ gaming laptops made its way to the Computex 2019

As for AI, both the Aero 15 and Aero 17 will have Microsoft Azure AI. Basically, thanks to “AI enhancement”, your laptop will automatically tweak it’s hardware settings based on the applications you are using. Basically, the AI automatically tunes your CPU, GPU, and Fan Speeds to squeeze out the utmost performance possible. According to Gigabyte, applications like Premiere Pro runs about 20-40% faster as compared to non-AI enabled laptops.

Pricing and Availability

Finally, the laptop will go on sale on June 15 for a starting price of $1900. Further availability and pricing options will be disclosed later on.

Gigabyte

Aero 15

Aero 17
CPU Up to 9th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series
Display 15-inch OLED, 4K resolution 17.3-inches LCD, up to 4K resolution
Graphics Up To Nvidia RTX 2080 Max Q
RAM Up to 64GB Samsung DDR4-2666
Storage Up to 2TB Intel 760p SSD (2x M.2 SSD slots)
Wireless Killer Ethernet E2600:
Killer Wi-FI 6;
Bluetooth 5.0
Ports 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A)
1x Thunderbolt 3
HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort 1.4
3.5mm jack
SD card reader
DC-in jack
RJ-45
Battery 94.24Wh
Dimensions (WxDxH) 14 x 9.8 x 0.78 inches 14 x 9.8 x 08 inches
Weight 2.1kg 2.5kg
Price $1,899-$3,999 N/A

Computex 2019: A bunch of Asus’ gaming laptops made its way (Scar III, Hero III & More)

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Computex 2019: A bunch of Asus’ gaming laptops made its way (Scar III, Hero III & More)

Asus unveiled a staggering number of laptops in the Computex 2019. Although the laptop maker released a wide variety of ultrabooks, the company did not quite stop there. Asus already had a number of commendable gaming laptops. And this time around, the Taiwanese company refreshed its gaming lineup with some top-tier performers. In that run, Asus showcased ROG Strix Scar III, ROG Strix Hero III, and Zephyrus S GX502 in the event.

Asus ROG Strix Scar III

Being the gaming-class laptop, the device boasts some top-tier features. The Asus Strix Scar III comes with two different sizes of displays. One of them comes with a 17.3-inch display, which refreshes at 144Hz. The smaller one with a 15.6-inch screen, on the other hand, has a refresh rate of 240Hz.

asus strix scar iii specs

Talking about the performance, Asus Strix Scar III comes with the latest 9th gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor and RTX 2070 graphics card. To complement the processor, Asus has included 16GB of 2666GHz DDR4 RAM on to the board. The laptop also comes with a spare RAM slot, which might come in handy while using the demanding software. Scar III enjoys 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for storage. You can also make use of the extra SATA slot when additional memory space is required.

Asus ROG Strix Hero III

Just like on the last year’s Strix Scar II and Hero II, there are also a fair amount of similarities between Hero III and Scar III. The processor here is the same Intel Core i7-9750H. Even the RAM and storage remained indifferent here. But we can see a hint of a downgrade on the graphics front. The Hero III comes aboard with RTX 2060 GPU, which is inferior than what we saw on the Scar III.

asus rog strix hero iii specs

Another major difference would be on the display front. You can just get a single variant on the display side of things. The screen used here is sized 15.6-inch, which refreshes at 144Hz.

Asus Zephyrus S GX502

The Zephyrus S GX502 packs a 15.6-inch display, which enjoys Ultra-HD resolution. The interesting thing here is that the panel refreshes at 120Hz, which is really commendable for a laptop with a 4K display. With such a high refresh rate, the laptop offers a very smooth experience for the gamers. The screen on this device also supports 100% Adobe RGB Color gamut along with Pantone certification.

asus zephyrus s gx502

The laptop comes with Magnesium-alloy chassis, which encloses 9th gen Intel Core processor. To handle the games and graphics-intensive tasks, Asus has incorporated RTX 2070. With RTX 2070 on the board, you can play even the ray tracing games like Battlefield V at appreciable frame rates. The device is enriched with 1TB of Raid 0 SSD and 32GB of DDR4 2666MHz RAM. Although the capacity of the battery is still under the veil, it is said to provide a battery life of 8 hours.

Computex 2019: Asus unveiled new range of ultra-portable laptops

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Computex 2019: Asus unveiled new range of ultra-portable laptops

Asus has already awe-inspired us at Computex 2019 with its amazing ZenBook Duo and ZenBook Pro Duo. But those weren’t the only laptops Asus launched in the grand tech event. The laptop maker also showcased ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, ZenBook 15 & ZenBook 30 Edition laptops. And all of these devices come with ScreenPad 2.0, which sets it apart from most of the devices launched in the event. Also, all these laptops also come with a slim metal chassis and a touch-screen display.

Among the four, the ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, and ZenBook 15 bears similarity with its predecessors in the design aspect. The only difference here is the inclusion of the ScreenPad 2.0 on these models. The ScreenPad 2.0 is an upgraded version of the display-embedded touchpad, which first came on the Asus ZenBook Pro 15 laptop last year. The Asus ZenBook 30 Edition, on the other hand, is a limited edition device released to commemorate the 30 years of business journey of the company.

The major highlight here, the ScreenPad 2.0, comes with a 5.65-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angle. It also features precision touchpad (PTP) technology due to which the touchpad supports multi-finger gestures.

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX334)

The ZenBook 13, as implied by its name packs a 13.3-inch display. Enriched with the Full-HD resolution, the display flaunts a 178-degree-wide viewing angle and 95 percent screen to body ratio. On to the performance part, you can configure the device with up to an 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor. RAM can be maxed out at 16GB. And on the storage side, you can get a maximum of 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSD on the board.

Asus ZenBook 13

You also get choices on the graphics department. The base variant gets the Intel UHD 620 graphics, whereas the most premium one will have NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU. A 50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery on the device keeps the device running. Asus claims that the battery on this device will last up to 14 hours when it is fully charged. On to the connectivity part, Asus has included a dual-band Gigabit Wi-Fi along with a 3D infrared HD camera.

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX434)

The Asus ZenBook is a slightly bigger version of the ZenBook 13. It features a 14-inch display panel, which comes aboard with Full-HD resolution. The viewing angle is the same at 178-degrees. However, you can only get a screen to body ratio of 92% on this one.

asus zenbook screenpad

Performance wise, you can get up to 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U processor on its best one. The base variant gets the modest i5-8265U. Nonetheless, all of its variants come with MX250 GPU with 2GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM. So you won’t be missing out much even while choosing the affordable variant. As far as the memory side of things, you can configure this device with 16GB RAM and 1TB of PCIe 3.0 SSD.

Asus ZenBook 15 (UX534)

The ZenBook 15 comes with a 15.6-inch display. The resolution on this device can be selected between the Full-HD and 4K Ultra-HD depending upon the sharpness you need on its screen. It also comes with a 92 percent screen to body ratio that means the bezels are fairly minimal.

Asus ZenBook 13 zenbook 14 zenbook 15

You also get the Core i7-8565U processor on the best variant of the ZenBook 15. Memory wise, you can boost its performance with up to 16GB of RAM. And to store your files, you can configure the device with 1TB of PCIe 3.0 SSD at maximum. On the graphics side, the best one here gets Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with Max-Q design and 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Asus has also included a sizable 71Wh battery, which promises to keep the device awake for a prolonged period.

Asus ZenBook 30 Edition (UX334FL)

As the device is brought to commemorate the 30 years long business journey of the company, it comes with a fancier design than the rest. To ensure that, Asus has used a premium hand-stitched Italian leather design with a Pearl White finish on the top. Despite having classy looks and design, this one shares most of the features with the affordable ZenBook 13.

asus zenbook 30 edition

The laptop features 13.3-inch Full-HD display surrounded by narrow bezels across its rims. Talking about the performance, you can get the maximum output from the device with i7-8565U processor, 16GB RAM, and MX150 GPU. And the storage can be configured with up to 1TB PCIe SSD at max. As far as the battery is concerned, a 50Wh battery provides the juice.

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Computex 2019: Dell refreshes its Inspiron lineup with Inspiron 13 5000, 15 7000 & 11 3000 2-in-1 laptops

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Computex 2019: Dell refreshes its Inspiron lineup with Inspiron 13 5000, 15 7000 & 11 3000 2-in-1 laptops

With the Computex 2019 going on, every laptop makers are bringing their best devices with top-in-class features. In that scenario, Dell also showcased its best-performing laptops. But alongside those premium devices, Dell showcased some mainstream Inspiron laptops. And in the refreshed Dell Inspiron lineup, Inspiron 13 5000, 15 7000, and 11 3000 are some of the notable devices.

Dell Inspiron 13 5000

The Dell Inspiron 13 5000 resembles with the XPS 13 when it comes to the design and looks. But it is quite affordable than its XPS counterpart when it comes to the price. The starting price of this device is $580 and at its price, the laptop enjoys a fancy looking immersive display with narrow bezels. It flaunts a svelte chassis with a thickness of merely 14.9mm. It is even light in terms of weight. The base variant of device weighs merely 1.2KGs (2.59 pounds). The weight and thickness increases to 1.25Kg (2.74 pounds) and 0.7-inch in the LTE variant. So it is portable to carry around.

dell inspiron 13 5000 specs

On to the processor part, the laptop will with Intel Core i3 on the base model, which goes up to Core i7 Whiskey Lake option on the higher-end models. All of these devices will get a 13.3-inch display enriched with Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) panel. Dell has also offered Spill-resistant keyboard with an option for backlit keys. The fingerprint reader also comes as an optional feature, which comes in-built in its power button.

Even on the memory front, there are plenty of options. You can get either 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR3-2133 RAM, which by the way is not user upgradeable. Nonetheless, Dell included a fast PCIe NVMe Solid State Storage, which comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB formats.

Dell Inspiron 13 5000 Specifications:

Starting Price $579 (Wi-Fi); $729 (LTE)
Display 13.3 inches, 1080p non-touch (Wi-Fi)

13.3-inches, 1080p touch (LTE)
CPU Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i5 (Wi-Fi)

Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 (LTE)
RAM Up to 8GB
Storage Up to 512GB SSD
Ports  HDMI, USB-C, USB 3.1 (Type-A), microSD card, headphone
Size 12.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
Weight 2.6 pounds (Wi-Fi); 2.7 pounds (LTE)

Dell Inspiron 15 7000

The Inspiron 15 7000 is a semi-premium device in the Inspiron family. It’s a 15.6-inch notebook, which is wrapped with a metallic body. The screen resolution comes in Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) formats.

dell inspiron 15 7000 specs

The laptop is relatively light at 3.5 pounds. Nonetheless, it packs some powerful hardware on the inside. It packs 9th-gen chips and the processor varies from Core i5 (Intel Core i5-9300H) all the way up to Core i9 (Intel Core i9-9880H). The laptop is also strong in the graphics department. It comes with GTX 1050 graphics card on the lower-end variant. The premium one, on the other hand, gets a GTX 1650 graphics card.

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Specifications:

Starting Price $999
Display 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare LED Backlight Non-touch Wide Viewing Angle Display

15.6 inch UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Backlight Wide Viewing Angle 500-nits Display
CPU Intel Core i5-9300H (8MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz, 4 cores)

Intel Core i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)

Intel Core i9-9880H (16MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz, 8 cores)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 3GB GDDR5 graphics memory

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory
RAM Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage Up to 512GB SSD
Size 14.1 x 9.4 x 0.8 inches
Weight 3.5 pounds

Dell Inspiron 11 3000

The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 is an entry-level 2-in-1 and accordingly features some modest specifications.

The most expensive variant of the device gets Ryzen A9-9420e processor with Radeon R5 graphics. You can get up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM to complement the performance. On the storage side, the laptop comes with 128GB of eMMC memory, which is not much. But the device comes aboard with a microSD card reader, which helps in storage expansion if required.

dell inspiron 11 3000 specs

With 11.6-inch display, the laptop is small and portable. It’s even rotatable up to 360-degrees so it offers a fair bit of portability as well. However, the resolution is only HD Ready (1366×768 pixels0. So it may not look as sharp. But we cannot quite expect a Full-HD display on a laptop, whose price starts at $350.

Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Specifications:

Starting Price $350
Display 11.6-inch touch-screen display (1366 x 768 pixels); 360-degree
CPU Ryzen A9-9420e
GPU Radeon R5
RAM Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM
Storage Up to 128GB eMMC storage

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Dell Alienware m15 R2 Launched – Transition done right!

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Dell Alienware m15 R2 Launched – Transition done right!

Has it even been a year since the Dell Alienware m15? That was something else of a laptop by Alienware back in 2018. But guess what? We already have another m15 from Alienware. The new Alienware m15 R2 is a completely new laptop. It’s flatter, thinner, looks more mature, and has a lot of tweaks. If you liked and wanted to get the previous version, this one is a no brainer (unless you actually bought the last one). Here’s what this one brings.

Dell Alienware m15 R2 Overview

Design

The design on this laptop is a bit “complicated”. I can’t exactly say what makes it so. It still weighs the same at 2.16 Kgs and is still as thick as the previous model. The R2 leaves the angular design of the 1st gen and takes a more Area 51m-ish approach. It features a magnesium alloy chassis and comes in two new colors: Lunar Light and the Dark side of the Moon. Even with the same thickness, more or less, it now gets a larger 76 Whr battery.

Performance

As for performance, the Alienware m15 R2 comes refreshed with the 9th Gen Intel CPUs.  The base config starts with an i5-9300H and goes all the way up to an i9-9980HK @ 5 GHz. The same goes for the GPU, starting with a GTX 1650 and moving all the way up to an RTX 2080 Max Q. That’s a lot of options to choose from and we haven’t even gotten to the display of the storage options yet.

alienware m15 white

Memory config starts at single channel 8 GB @ 2666 MHz but the only other config is the 16 GB dual-channel model at the same speeds. For storage, there are no mechanical hard drives to start with. You get two M.2 SSD slots, with configuration options starting all the way from 256 GB to a staggering 4TB (2x2TB) on RAID 0. In addition, Intel Optane storage is also available as an option.

Also Read: Best Gaming laptops to buy in Nepal

Display

The 15.6-inch display on the Alienware m15 R2 starts with a Full-HD resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. You can also bump the refresh rate to 240 Hz, with a response time of 7ms. It’s only when you increase the screen resolution to 4K@60Hz (which is the top end model with an OLED panel) that you can carry a perfect response time of 1ms. The latter two options will come with optional Tobii Eyetracking technology.

alienware m15 r2 keyboard

Alienware will also let you plug in more powerful monitors through its ThunderBolt 3 port, so you are pretty much all set in this department. As for heat management, Alienware’s new Cryo Tech Cooling 3.0 takes care of that. Furthermore, there is a new keyboard (with RGB) that ups the travel distance to 1.7mm. The laptop will starts shipping June 11 while pricing starts at $1,500 alongside the Alienware m17 R2.

What do you think of this new Alienware m15 R2? Personally, I think they did a great job in the refreshment model, which is not something I can say for most other laptop brands, and even Dell itself (for their XPS lineup). This is how you make a refreshed model!

Dell Alienware m15 R2 Specifications
Display 15.6-inch:

  • FHD 60Hz
  • FHD 240Hz 7ms with Tobii Eyetracking
  • OLED 4K 60Hz 1ms HDR with Tobii Eyetracking
Processor 9th Generation Intel Core:

  • i5-9300H (4.1GHz)
  • i7-9750H (4.5GHz)
  • i9-9880H (4.8Ghz)
  • i9-9980HK (5.0Ghz)
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX:

  • 1650 4GB GDDR5
  • 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6

NVIDIA GeForce RTX:

  • 2060 6GB GDDR6
  • 2070 8GB GDDR6 Max-Q
  • 2080 8GB GDDR6 Max-Q
Memory 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz
16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MH
Storage 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD
512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
512GB Intel Optane M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
2TB PCIe M.2 SSD
512GB RAID0 (2x 256GB PCIe M.2 SSDs)
1TB RAID0 (2x 512GB PCIe M.2 SSDs)
512GB Intel Optane M2 SSD + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
2TB RAID0 (2x 1TB PCIe M.2 SSDs)
4TB RAID0 (2x 2TB PCIe M.2 SSDs)
Webcam 1080p with dual array mics
LAN Killer Networking E2600
Killer Networking E3000 (2.5Gbps)
Wireless Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8265 with MU-MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2
Ports Alienware Graphics Amplifier
DC input
1x Thunderbolt 3 with DisplayPort
LAN
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 2.0b
MiniDP 1.4
3.5mm audio jack
Audio 2.0 speakers
Battery 76Whr
Dimensions 0.72 – 0.81 x 14.19 x 10.9 inches (18 – 21 x 361 x 276 mm)
Weight 2.16kg (4.75lbs)

Dell Alienware m15 R2 Price & Availability

The Dell Alienware M15 R2 price starts at US$1399 for the i5 CPU and GTX 1660Ti graphics card. In Nepal, the Alienware M15 R2 starts at a price of Rs. 180,000 for the base variant.

Huawei Y5 2019 and Y7 Pro 2019 – Price in Nepal and Competition

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Huawei Y5 2019 and Y7 Pro 2019 – Price in Nepal and Competition

With every new budget releases, Huawei tries to conquer the market segment that is dominated by likes of Xioami and Samung. It was the aim when Huawei released the Huawei Y5 2019 and Huawei Y7 pro back in 2019. Let’s check out if Huawei Y5 2019 and Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 are still worth their price in Nepal today.

Huawei Y5 2019

Design and Display

The Y5 2019 is a budget-oriented offering from the company. Nonetheless, this budget phone is wrapped with premium-looking faux leather material on the back. Apart from looking fancy, the faux leather back also happens to be anti-dirty, anti-fingerprint, and wear-resistant. So kudos to Huawei for incorporating such a design in a budget device.

huawei y5 2019 price nepal

Talking about the display, the phone has included a 5.71-inch IPS panel. Huawei has also incorporated a tiny notch atop the display. The resolution here is HD+ and it is to be expected from a budget phone. The Y5 2019 also comes with the TUV Rheinland certification on its display. This certification ensures that the display on this handset keeps harmful blue light under control.

Camera

On to the imaging department, the phone encompasses a 13MP shooter on the rear panel and a 5MP selfie shooter on the front. The front shooter on this device also doubles as a biometric means to unlock the phone. The selfie snapper comes into action while unlocking the phone via Face Unlock feature. And it is said to recognize 1024 facial features. Huawei also claims it to be reliable. With the absence of the fingerprint scanner, this is the only biometric means to unlock the device. So it might come in quite handy.

huawei y5 2019 sd card slot

Performance and Memory

The performance part is handled by MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. The phone also comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of onboard memory to complement the processor. It’s the generosity of Huawei that the company has also included a dedicated SD Card slot for memory expansion. Y5 2019 packs a 3020mAh battery to keep the device running.

Although the Y5 2019 has strengthened Huawei’s budget lineup, there are still better contenders at a similar price. The Samsung Galaxy A10 (Rs. 14, 190) and Xiaomi Redmi 7 (Rs. 14,999) are better performers than the Y5 2019 in almost every aspect. Just at a price difference of Rs. 300, you can find some amazing devices like the Samsung Galaxy M10 (Rs. 13,790). So I am not hopeful that this device could make a mark in the budget segment.

Huawei Y5 2019 Specifications:

  • Display: 5.71-inch IPS LCD display
  • Resolution: HD+ (1520×720 pixels), 19:9 aspect ratio @ 295 PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22
  • CPU: Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 16GB; Expandable up to 1TB (Dedicated slot)
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9 on the top
  • Rear Camera: 13MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
  • Battery: 3020mAh non-removable battery
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Modern Black, Sapphire Blue, Amber Brown
  • Price: Rs. 13,490 [Price Last Updated On: July 25, 2019]

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Overview:

This is not an absolutely new device from the company. Huawei had already released the Y7 Pro 2019 in Nepal back in Nepal. But this time, the new Y7 Pro 2019 comes with a bumped up storage and a fingerprint scanner.

When Huawei launched the Y7 Pro, there were already a handful of amazing phones. And in an already fierce competition, the phone received quite a backlash mainly due to the absence of the fingerprint scanner. But amending those mistakes, Huawei brought a brand new device including a fingerprint sensor on the back.

Apart from the fingerprint, this new device also comes with 64GB storage, which is a significant upgrade over the previous model, which had 32GB of onboard memory. The rest of the features remains the same here. It gets a 6.26-inch HD display with a tiny notch on the top. Snapdragon 450 chipset takes care of the performance here, which comes alongside the 3GB RAM.

The rear camera on this device is a combination of 13MP and 2MP sensors. With the dual camera on the board, you can expect some portrait images from here. Flipping to the front, we can see a 16MP selfie snapper dwelling on the notch.

The battery is the major highlight of this device. It comes with a humongous 4000mAh battery. Given the low-res display and power-efficient SD450 chipset, we can expect a dependable endurance.

Check out the review of Huawei Y7 Pro 2019

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.26-inch IPS LCD display
  • Resolution: HD+ (1520×720 pixels), 19:9 aspect ratio @ 269 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Adreno 506
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32/64GB; Expandable up to 1TB
  • OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2 on the top
  • Rear Camera: (13MP, f/1.8, PDAF) + (2MP, depth sensor), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (on 64GB variant), Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000mAh non-removable battery
  • Colors: Black, Aurora

Huawei Y5 2019 and Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Huawei Y5 2019 in Nepal is Rs 12,950. It is available through both online and offline retail shops in Nepal. The device is a decent performer at its price but a little more cash can get you Samsung A10s and Realme C2 which perform even better.

The price of Huawei Y7 2019 Pro in Nepal is 20,490 for a 3/64GB variant and Rs 18,490 for a 3/32GB variant. However, the stocks are difficult to find for these. But still, there are already some compelling phones in the market and the Y7 Pro 2019 still struggles to surpass them. Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5i are such options here.

Model name Price in Nepal Available Stores
Huawei Y5 2019 NPR 12,950 Dokoman
Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 NPR 20,490 Authorized stores

RedmiBook 14 Announced – The first affordable ultrabook from Xiaomi

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RedmiBook 14 Announced – The first affordable ultrabook from Xiaomi

So…along with the launch of the new self-proclaimed flagship killer, Redmi K20 Pro, the company also announced an ultrabook – the RedmiBook 14. The Redmi sub-brand is all about great specs for an even better price. And they tried to do the same with the RedmiBook 14. This laptop features some great specs, so let’s learn more about the Redmibook 14 price and expected availability including Nepal.

RedmiBook 14 Overview

The RedmiBook 14 has about the same looks like the Mi Notebook at a glance. However, there are some slight differences. Still, the Mi Notebook looked like the Apple MacBook Pro, and this one follows the same footsteps.

It’s a 14-inch laptop…the name clearly gives it away. The screen is a 14-inch IPS panel with Full-HD resolution. And that’s the standard for ultra-books today, as well as for other laptops as well. The bezels on it are pretty thin, giving it a good 81.2% screen to body ratio. And so, this one still packs the webcam on its rightful place – at the top.

redmibook 14 design display

The body is all-metal – anodized aluminum, with a clean silver color finish. And this makes it resemble the MacBook even more! At 1.5 kg weight, this is not the lightest ultrabook, of course, but it is the standard. Also, it’s 1.8 cm thin, which is, again, the standard choice for most ultrabooks. So, we’re not seeing anything new here, are we?

As for the performance and specs, you can choose from an i5 or an i7. Both are, however, the 8th-gen WhiskeyLake processors. Of course, being ultrabooks, they feature Ultra-low-power U-series CPUs, but they can hold their own against most tasks. Also, there’s the NVidia MX250 graphics for your light gaming and editing needs, too.

RAM, starts at 4 GB and you can have up to 8 GB of it. As for the storage, you get up to a 512 GB SSD. Port selection, though, doesn’t look very good. You get three USB-As, an HDMI, an audio jack, and that’s about it!mAgain, by the looks of it…just another average ultrabook in the market. The only thing great about it is its price.

Specifications in a nutshell:

  • Design and Build: All metal body, Anodized aluminum, 1.79 cm thickness, 1.5 kg
  • Display: 14-inch IPS LCD Full HD panel (1920 x 1080), 250 nits max brightness, Anti-Glare
  • CPU: 8th-gen Intel i5-8365U / Intel i7-8565U WhiskeyLake
  • GPU: Nvidia MX250 2 GB GDDR5
  • RAM: 4 GB / 8 GB
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD / 512 GB SSD (SATA)
  • Battery: 46 Watt-hour
  • Price: CNY 3999 ($580) – CNY 4999 ($720)

Redmibook 14 Impressions:

As you can plainly see, the RedmiBook 14 doesn’t have anything new to offer. We get the same kind of U-series processors, a standard IPS display, SSD, very familiar design, and not much else. Its only selling point would have to be the price.

redmibook 14 keyboard trackpad

But then again, with so many big players in the laptop segment, will this new player be able to sustain itself? Because see…laptops are very different from phones. Redmi has been doing a good job with its phones, but a laptop is something else. There’s a lot of stuff that goes into it, and I don’t see anyone else buying this laptop other than Redmi fans.

First off, with so many other big players, this laptop might not get a good place out there. Sure, it has an attractive price, but since you don’t swap out a laptop every year like phones, people will be willing to pay a bit extra for a more premium product. Then, there’s accessibility. Considering it makes its way out of China, getting spare parts and genuine replacement will be pretty difficult. The same happened to Razer in their starting days, but back then, there were comparatively fewer competitors? Now…it’s a jungle! Will they be able to pull it off? I, for one, don’t think so.

To me, it seems like Redmi hasn’t thought all the way through. If they have, well, that’s good, but it might follow the same footsteps of the Mi Notebook series. Sure, they launched with a hub-hub, but do you even see them around these days? My point exactly. I’m very skeptical about the RedmiBook 14. Let us know your thoughts.

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 Price and Availability

The base model of the Redmibook 14 with an 8th gen i5 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD costs CNY 3999 ($580), and the highest config can go up to CNY 4999 ($720). Now, that’s certainly pocket-friendly! There is no news of its official availability in Nepal, but you can find the Redmibook 14 in Nepal for a price of Rs. 75,000 (base variant).

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