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Asus VivoBook X542U Review – The Mediocre Choice

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March 14, 2019

Asus VivoBook X542U Review – The Mediocre Choice

Today we are reviewing the Asus VivoBook X542U, available from Nagmani International. They are the official distributors of Asus laptops in Nepal. We always recommend buying from official retailers for the utmost reliability and genuine products. They also provide you with VAT bill and two years of international warranty. With that aside, let’s get back to the Asus VivoBook X542U review.

Asus VivoBook X542U Specifications:

Dimensions: Plastic body, 380 x 251 x 23.2 mm, 2.30kg
Display: 15.6″ Full-HD (1920 x 1080) TN Panel with 220 nits max brightness, 56% sRGB, 45% NTSC
Keyboard: Chiclet keyboard with isolated Num key
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Processor
RAM: 4 GB DDR4 (2x slots)
Graphics: NVidia GeForce MX130
Battery: 38Wh
Adapter: 45W
Storage: 1 TB HDD
Webcam: VGA Webcam
Connectivity: 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1
Ports: 1 x COMBO audio jack, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Type A USB3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1), 1 x Type C USB3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1), 1 x USB 2.0 port(s), 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Fingerprint (Optional), 1 x SD card reader, 1X AC adapter plug
Price: Rs.95,000 (Rs 85,500 after discount)

Design and Build

Starting off with the design, it looks a bit dated, with those chunky screen bezels, and bulky presence. It’s built around plastic which helps with the weight and keeps the cost down. Although the build could have certainly been better. The laptop is prone to an ample amount of flex all around, and that was a bit troubling for me. Overall, it’s an outplayed design from Asus, they just slapped some new hardware in the same old exterior. Laptop manufacturers do it every now and then, and it isn’t a bad thing either.

Just saying, this laptop could have turned out a lot better in terms of design.

Display

This laptop comes with a TN panel, so the viewing angles suffer a lot. The display is sharp, but honestly, the choice to go with a TN panel is the biggest drawback for this laptop. Everything is washed out, and to say the color reproduction (56% sRGB) is bad would be an understatement. Brightness is average at around 220 nits, mated with a matte display, it’s strictly an indoor only panel.

The display seems to be the laptop’s biggest weakness, with subpar viewing angles and pretty washed out colors.

Performance

If you plan on buying this laptop, we highly recommend you add an additional 4GB of RAM. Our review unit came with just 4GB by default, and that’s just not enough these days. The laptop faced lots of stutters and froze every now and then, mostly due to the lack of RAM. Other than that, the laptop’s performance is what I would say average. It does manage to keep itself cool though.

It also comes with an MX130 GPU, which helps around with applications like Photoshop and light gaming (720p seems to be the sweet spot). Photoshop ran fine (opening times were an eyesore due to the HDD). As for gaming, I tested CS: GO that was totally playable. A few games refused to even start and I suspect it was the lack of RAM again. But to be fair, it wasn’t designed for gaming.

I recommend you add an M.2 stick (even a 128GB one) and 4GB more RAM (there is an empty slot waiting for that extra memory), you are going to feel the boost in performance and the added cost is totally worth it.

Connectivity and Battery

This one gets stellar connectivity, including one of the best ports selection I’ve seen on a laptop yet. You rarely get a USB Type C, DVD drive and a VGA port on the same device. AC wifi comes integrated alongside Bluetooth 4.1. The speakers are loud but the quality is average, and the M.2 slot we mentioned earlier uses a SATA 3 connection. And if you look at the bottom, the easy access maintenance cover holds the two RAM slots, of which one is empty.

Ports selection

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The 38Whr battery lasts around 4 hours under normal to moderate usage. This is pretty standard among laptops with similar battery sizes. Charging takes around an hour to reach a 100% form nill. Now, people, in general, might not care much about the below average battery life, but for me, this was a deal breaker. They could have gotten rid of the CD-drive and utilized that space for more battery, but well.

Keyboard and trackpad

This is where the laptop excels. The trackpad on this one is among the best out there. Tracking is on point, the buttons are very tactile and it gets a smooth finish. The pad itself is pretty spacious and that will come in handy for gesture controls. The Keyboard is also pretty great, with medium strokes and the pressure points are on point. Bring a 15-inch laptop, the number pad seems like a give. The only thing to complain here is it’s lack of backlighting.

Both the keyboard and trackpads on Asus laptops have always been one of my favorites, and this one does not disappoint.

Conclusion

Starting with what the laptop excels at: keyboard, trackpad, connectivity and that’s about it. if you want a laptop for any one of those three reasons, go ahead. But there is a high chance you will be more interested in its drawbacks. For instance, the display is sharp and bright (enough), but the color reproduction and viewing angles just bad. The battery life isn’t good either, added with it’s mediocre out of the box performance and compromised craftsmanship, I recommend you take your money elsewhere.

Asus VivoBook X542U Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Discrete GPU	Display
Connectivity	Battery Life
Keyboard and Trackpad	Performance
Availability of M.2 slot	Build Quality

Xiaomi Redmi Go Review – An entry level beast!!

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Xiaomi Redmi Go Review – An entry level beast!!

For an asking price of Rs. 9000, what would you expect from a phone? Not much, right? I had the same feeling when I switched to the Xiaomi Redmi Go as my daily driver. My expectations were already low. I was prepared for below-average user experience and lots of frustrations. But I’m glad to say I was not as correct. This phone isn’t half as bad as I’d thought. Maybe because all the phones in that price range I’ve tried till now have failed to impress me, but this is a different story.

Xiaomi Redmi Go specifications:

Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28nm)
GPU: Adreno 308
SIM (s): Dual SIM
Display: 5.0 inches HD IPS LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
Rear cameras: 8 MP with LED flash and HDR
Video: 1080p
Front camera: 5 MP with HDR
RAM: 1 GB
ROM: 8 or 16 GB (expandable up to 128 GB with a dedicated slot)
Battery: Non- removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery, MicroUSB 2.0
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Colors: Blue and Black
Others: Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot

Build and Design

Right from the start, you know this phone cuts corners. The phone looks and feels cheap. It appears boring and weights like a feather, and yet I’ve seen worse at this price. The good thing here is its small form factor, ease of use, slight slipperiness but totally manageable. Plastic seems to be the material of choice, but I’m not complaining at all. It also feels pretty sturdy, unlike a few other budget Xiaomi phones.

Button Placement

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The back is plain with a camera and an LED flash on top, alongside the Mi branding at the bottom center. The expandable storage and SIM tray are on the left, while the right side is occupied by the volume rocker and power button. The buttons are mushy and unsatisfying to click, but for the price, we can let it slide. The headphone jack is placed at the top, while at the bottom you’ll find the microUSB and a speaker grill.

You get what you pay for, and rest assured you are getting the most for your money.

Display

You get a 5-inch display with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. It’s a small phone with huge bezels that doesn’t make for joyful user experience. Having said that, it’s wasn’t a huge deal-breaker. Because other than the form factor, the panel itself is bright, with good colors, and the sharpness is on point.

Considering what its competition (there are very few) offers, this is one of (if not the best) display you can get in its category.

Camera

The cameras were surprisingly good for the price. It managed to take some really great shots under good lighting conditions. While the image quality might appear a bit blur before taking the picture, end results come out better. Although they aren’t as sharp as I would like them to be. As for other lighting conditions (indoors), the photos come out grainy, lack details and are pretty much unusable. And it just gets worse in low light conditions.

Rear Camera Sample

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The front camera shares the same story. Under good lighting, selfies come out decent, but indoor and low light conditions, it’s pretty much unusable. Then again, you can’t expect any more from this phone. Just look at the camera samples. That should give you a better idea of what it’s capable of. Either way, the camera’s performance should not make or break your smartphone buying decision, at least for the Redmi Go.

Selfie camera

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The cameras can be deemed “OK at best”.

Performance

A combo of middling hardware paired with great software makes for a fairly usable smartphone. It’s not bad, and that…was a huge surprise for me. Apps run well with their fair share of stutters and lags but nothing unlivable. Xiaomi is betting on Android Go to do the heavy lifting, and it doesn’t disappoint. The phone feels fast enough, browsing through the UI is smooth, and as far as gaming isn’t concerned, the performance is average.

Xiaomi probably expected its users to make do with “Lite” or “GO” editions of apps. But I was able to run normal versions of the apps just fine. The only problem was, there isn’t enough space to fit them. As for games, PUBG failed to even run, but light games like Temple Run or Knife hit were playable. In fact, Free Fire at the lowest settings was running with a few stutters every now and then.

Performance is good, usable for social media and light games, thanks to its software optimization.

Software

The Redmi Go, as the name suggests runs on Android Go based on Android 8.1.0. This phone does not, at all, feel like a Xiaomi phone and that’s something I liked a lot. The UI is as basic as it gets, with almost no bloatware on board, apart from a few (two) Mi apps. It’s simple to use, with no excessive features that no one uses anyway. The phone runs on Mint Launcher as default which could use a few bug fixes.

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Overall, the phone’s biggest strength seems to be its software, keeping the phone running at a steady pace.

Battery

The 3000 mAh battery will last you around 4 hours (screen on time) under normal usage. I found myself draining the battery by the end of the day. My normal usage consisted of calls, texting, social media, lots of YouTube and a bit of Temple Run. A full charge takes a little over three hours via the default adapter in the box. It does not get any type of fast charging support, but I always put it on charge every night so that never bothered me.

Four hours of screen on time, in general, is one day’s usage for most people, and this phone pushes out just that.

Extras

The phone gets three slots, two for SIMs and one for expandable storage. It supports 4G on both networks, a welcome feature, especially for an entry-level smartphone. Call quality seemed fine, but some of my friends complained about added noise as opposed to my primary phone (OPPO F7). This one also gets adaptive brightness, which is usually missing on most budget phones at its price.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi Redmi Go is, in the simplest terms, is “worth it”. You can look around all you want, but all these features packed into a phone that costs just Rs 9000 is hard to find. Performance is good with average battery life; cameras are OK and the display is fine. For the basic user, this is the phone to get. It’s basically better than any other phone in its category I’ve used, and could make a great gift for your grandparents, to say the least.

Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Go

Pros	Cons
HD Display	8GB Storage is quite low
Light Software	The battery life isn’t spectacular
Price Friendly	Cameras are subpar

Apple all ready to start it’s own Netflix-like video streaming service!

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March 12, 2019

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Apple all ready to start it’s own Netflix-like video streaming service!

If you have been hearing rumors regarding Apple bringing a NetFlix-like video streaming service, it’s almost true! Apple has sent out invites saying, “it’s show- time” for Monday, that is March 25th. The event is to take place in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s ‘spaceship’ Headquarters in Cupertino, California.

The event is said to kick- off at 11:00 am PT where Apple is rumored to launch its own subscription-based news and video- streaming services. It’s basically two different services being launched in the same platform, one is a Video streaming service and the other is a news-subscription service. But since Apple is holding the event, the company might also launch some of it’s anticipated products like the new Airpods, iPads and it’s Air Power wireless charging mat.

Redmi 7 Rumors – Launching March 18 in China

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March 12, 2019

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Redmi 7 Rumors – Launching March 18 in China

Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup already has a highly sought after phone – the Redmi Note 7 Pro. And while that phone already launched in the Indian market, it is yet to release in China. Chinese launch is confirmed on March 18, and the phone could pack some other surprises. But, besides Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Chinese market will also see a Redmi 7.

Wait…what? It’s confusing, all right. The name games Xiaomi plays are a lot to take in. But while the Redmi Note lineup is for the mid-range segment, the Redmi focuses on budget. And the Redmi 7 is to be the successor to Redmi 6. And there are already rumors surrounding the upcoming device in TENAA and Weibo.

According to the rumors, the Redmi 7 will have a 6.26″ display with HD+ resolution. It will sport the trendy water-drop notch on the screen as well. The notch will house an 8 MP selfie camera. As for the rear cameras, it will have a dual camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and 5 MP depth sensor. Underneath, it features a fingerprint sensor as well.

Inside, the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 632 processor, which is for budget phones through and through. As for the RAM, however, you will get three variants, along with the internal storage. There are 2/16 GB, 3/32 GB, and 4/64 GB options available. It will also house a good sized 3900 mAh battery. In addition, the phone will be running on MIUI 10 based on Android Pie.

As for availability, the phone will start being available in China in plenty of color options. Pricing is said to start at about CNY 900, or about $134. International availability is not disclosed yet.

FAILED! – Major mobile service providers cannot provide quality assurance

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FAILED! – Major mobile service providers cannot provide quality assurance

Nepal Telecommunication Authority, the governing body of telecommunications conducts quality tests of mobile service providers regularly. If you’re not aware, then, it’s not really a big deal. The test used to take place within Kathmandu only. But now, it has been expanded to some other places as well. The new places for these tests are Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Baglung and Prithvi Highway.

Also Read: NTA going strict to prevent people from using SIM cards registered in other’s name

The test is called a Drive Test, where a successful call connection setup and the probability of disconnecting during a call (call drop) are tested. Successful connection test requires high numbers, i.e. the higher the better. Whereas, a call drop test requires less, i.e. lesser the better. And this time, Nepal Telecommunication (NTC), NCell and Smart Cell were tested. In these tests, Smart Cell fared the worst, while the other two big players couldn’t keep up either.

In Baglung, the drive test results show that none of the companies met the standard for successful call setup. Smart Cell showed the worst with only about 65.71%. NCell managed to acquire 94.33% whereas NTC managed to score a 96.15%. This does not meet the benchmark set by NTA, which is 99%. Also, for the call drop, Smart Cell showed the highest probability with 6.52% while NTC had about 4%. However, NCell managed to meet the benchmark, which is at 2%.

In Bhaktapur too, Smart Cell fares the worst. In terms of the probability of a successful connection, it managed to get only 69.52%. NCell managed 95.14% whereas NTC scored 93.48%.

Also Read: Mobile Phones’ IMEI registration process in Nepal will take a while to come live

In Pokhara, all the companies passed the call drop/disconnection benchmark test, which is a sigh of relief. But then again, none of them managed to pass the other test of setting a successful connection within the allocated time frame. Here, too, Smart Cell did the worst, but the score highly improved. It managed to get around 92.86%, while NCell scored 95.71% and NTC nearly managed to pass with 98.71%.

As for Prithvi Highway, services of only NTC and NCell could be tested, as Smart Cell has yet to expand its services in that area. In the connection setup criteria, NCell scored 75.04% whereas NTC managed 83.47%. Similarly, in the connection failure test, NCell managed 8.25% while NTC scored 6.93%.

So, that is how the service of major telecommunication bodies in the country. Smart Cell is relatively new in Nepal, so, maybe we can give it the benefit of the doubt, but the other two giant players have yet to improve their services. Or do you think NTA has set the benchmark too high for a country like ours?

Oppo Reno – For the Young and Lively

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March 11, 2019

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After the success of Realme, Oppo is launching another sub-brand for its smartphones. The sub brand is named Oppo Reno, and the official logo has been revealed too. The logo is full of bright and lively colors. So, it will target the youth with its products.

Oppo’s Realme targeted the youth, with its tag-line “Proud to be Young”. But since Realme was spun-off into an independent brand, this might be a new replacement for Realme as well. But no matter what, what’s sure is that we are getting a new phone brand. Reno will first go live in China only, and maybe move to other markets. And the company will be launching its first smartphone in China on 10th April.

Recently, there were rumors about a new Oppo phone coming in April. But there were no names, no specs leaks and nothing. So, we can guess that that would be the very phone they were talking about. And Reno states their phones will have a different design from previous Oppo phones. It will be nice to see some refreshment after a long time.

When Oppo’s vice-president Shen Yiren announced the new sub-brand, he also revealed that its new upcoming smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest chip – which can only mean Snapdragon 855. And the phone is also said to feature Oppo’s 10X Optical Zoom in its camera, which Oppo revealed in the MWC 2019. The implementation will be pretty interesting to see. Furthermore, he also confirmed that the phone will have 4065 mAh battery. In addition, he emphasized that the company will strive to retain the 3.5 mm headphone jack in its products.

Also Read: OPPO F9 and A3s receive a price cut in Nepal

Yet, the name of the phone has not been disclosed. And while there were speculations about it being the Oppo Find Z – successor to the Oppo Find X, its looking more like a Reno smartphone now.

So, what do you think? Will Reno be good enough to make you switch to it? And will it bring something different in this plethora of smartphones?

Apple working on AR Glasses that work with iPhone!

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March 11, 2019

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Apple working on AR Glasses that work with iPhone!

Mostly known for its premium laptops and iPhones, Apple is also known to file a lot of patents. We’ve seen blankets, known as iSheet, and some other smart sleep tech as well from the company. Will they see the light of day? No one knows… But it won’t stop the company from coming out with these new techs. (I would call it innovation, but there are others who already beat Apple to it!)

Anyways, the latest in the company’s patent line is Apple AR Glasses! Now, there were rumors about the company working on augmented reality technology, but this time, it might be official. The once-upon-a-time trillion dollar company filed a patent that teases a wearable tech that can be used with your iPhone.

AR is not new for Apple, though. It started its venture in the AR world with ARKit – its Augmented Reality platform for developers. And that brought us a lot of apps on iPads and iPhones.

According to Patently Apple, the patent which was submitted August 2018, is titled Systems, Methods and Graphical User Interfaces for Interacting With Augmented and Virtual Reality Environments. That’s quite a lot to take in, but of course, we will see a shorter version of it when / if it comes out commercially. The patent shows the creation of a virtual user interface that can be used on a device looking like an iPhone as well as a wireless headset.

The headset will provide a live view of a portion of the contents that are visible in the line-of-sight of the camera, and can generate video outputs. Users can, then, use a “touch sensitive device” or an iPhone / iPad to interact with the augmented reality environment.

Now, Apple has already previously filed a patent for an AR headset, back in 2017. And last year, the company described using a mixed reality headset for image editing, drawing, presentation, making calls, etc. And now, they’re investigating touch panels, voice activation via Siri, and head gestures to control the glasses. So, this only confirms we’ll be seeing AR devices from the company soon.

Samsung Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40, and Galaxy A20e listed on company’s UK website

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March 11, 2019

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Samsung has taken the wraps off the Galaxy A10, Galaxy 30, and Galaxy A50 smartphones so far. However, ahead of the official announcement of the device, Samsung’s UK branch just opened the product pages of the Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A40, and the Galaxy A90 smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy A90

Earlier rumors had suggested the existence of the Galaxy A90 smartphone. And this accidental (or intentional) placement of the device on the company’s website has proved its existence. Although the product page hasn’t revealed any of the features of the device. But the earlier speculations have cued that the phone will have a rotating pop-up camera mechanism. This could be Samsung’s attempted to kill the bezels and the notch. So we can see a new infinity type of display design on this handset. The phone is also speculated to feature a triple camera setup at the back.

Previous leaks also claimed that the handset will bear a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the performance side, the phone will get Snapdragon chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard memory. Software-wise, the phone will evidently feature Android Pie out of the box with Samsung’s One UI on the top.

Samsung Galaxy A90 was also supposed to be the most premium mid-range device from Samsung. Earlier speculations indicated that the phone could launch only in China. But the inclusion of the device in the UK’s website has quite indicated that the phone could launch on the global scale.

Samsung Galaxy A40

UK website has a listing of the Galaxy A40. But even before that, the A40 already went live in Germany earlier this month with the model number of SM-A405FN/DS. However, no specs have been spilled so far.

But the naming scheme definitely cues that the specs on the phone will come with the intermediate features of the Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy A50. However, rumors suggest that the phone will come with Exynos 7885 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. Other than that, no specs of the device have reached the rumor mill.

Samsung Galaxy A20e

Last time we saw the “e” moniker was on the Samsung Galaxy S10e. Since the Galaxy S10e is toned of the standard Galaxy S10. The case can be similar to the Galaxy A20e. But there are also rumors that the Samsung Galaxy A20e could be the regional variant of the A20. Since the Galaxy A20 has not launched yet and there are not much leaks and rumors about the Galaxy 202, we do not have more information to discuss on the topic. Nonetheless, we can presume that the Galaxy A20 and the A20e will come with Android Pie out of the box with One UI on the top.

JBL Clip 3 Review – Small packages have the biggest explosions!

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March 11, 2019

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JBL Clip 3 Review – Small packages have the biggest explosions!

Choosing a portable speaker is a tricky business – especially since there are quite a few ones out there. But JBL’s mini speakers have always been the hot favorite among most, maybe because they’re also quite affordable. The JBL Clip 3 costs $60 on Amazon, and Rs.7300, here, in Nepal. And is it worth that money?

Design

The JBL Clip 3 comes in the same round form factor as its predecessor, the JBL Clip 2. But there are some obvious differences. First, the size is a bit bigger, and it is also slightly thicker. This makes the Clip 3 slightly heavier at 210 grams. The carabiner or the clip, (whatever you all it) here has also changed, and I think this is a bit more practical. Plus, the clip on the JBL Clip 3 is integrated around the speaker, i.e. it wraps around the perimeter of the speaker. This makes for a good bumper and adds protection.

But the integrated clip comes at the cost of the 3.5 mm audio cord that enabled you to connect it to your phone or laptop directly without Bluetooth. That helped save battery, but sadly, this feature is now not available. However, there is an audio port, so, you can connect it directly, but there is no cable inside the box. So, you’ll have to get your own. There’s also a micro USB port for charging besides the audio port and is enclosed by this tight seal, which adds to its water resistance.

But it is already IPX7 Water Resistant, so, you can play it while you shower or such. And this thing floats too! So, if you’re having a mini pool party of sorts, then, you can use it for that as well.

Plus, there’s a rubber pad on the bottom, that aids the grip even while lying on the table so that it won’t slide off the surface if you mistakenly push it off. As for the buttons, the Volume and Play / Pause buttons are on the speaker mesh itself.

Sound Quality

JBL speakers never compromise on the sound quality, and this one doesn’t either. The Clip 3 plays rich sound and makes for a very immersive audio experience. It is quite a bit better than Clip 2, to say the least. It could still use more bass, but even with what it has, it’s still better than its predecessor. This one sounds fuller, and it’s also louder.

And the bass is actually okay for a speaker this size. Playing bass requires something larger, so, the constraint is its size. If you want something with a lot of bass, go for the JBL Flip 4. The bass on this one is only noticeable while playing tracks with a lot of bass. For other types of music, it performs really well.

The sound has got high definition and rich tone. If you’re familiar with “bright sounds” and “warm sounds”, this one is on the brighter side…but not to the extreme. That is why the audio from this speaker is crisp and has got clarity. You’ll have no problem understanding the lyrics of the songs you’re listening to. And this little speaker can handle the highs and lows very well. Listening Bohemian Rhapsody to test that led to a highly exhilarating experience.

Also, you get quite the head-room. That means, there is none or a negligible amount of distortion even at very high volumes. Even at full volume, the sound quality is good. Of course, if you’re listening to rock in a closed room, then, high volume isn’t advised. But if you’re having a party or get-together, then, it’s okay.

Another thing is, this speaker might not be for metal fans. It does an okay job on metal tracks, but the size is the constraint here. Most portable speakers can’t handle metal very well, and the ones who do can be quite expensive.

Just like there’s the Bose Soundlink Micro with similar size, but can give you better bass than this one, but again, costs like $100!

Connectivity and Battery

Moving on to the other aspects of the speaker, this speaker has Bluetooth 4.1, so, the range is only about 10 meters. Connecting it to your phone or laptop is very easy. You just pair it once, and for other times, it connects to your device automatically.

There is also no latency for the audio to play. The only slight delay can be seen while playing/pausing a song for about 0.5 seconds, and those are seen on all kinds of speakers!

The Clip 3 misses out on the JBL Connect+. That is, you can’t connect multiple JBL Clip 3 speakers to a single device via the Connect+ app. That feature was there in the Clip 2, but it’s not present here. Still, it’s okay. Who owns multiple JBL Clip 3 speakers anyway?

As for the battery, this small speaker has got a 1000 mAh battery, which claims up to 10 hours of battery life. And the speaker does get close to 10 hours at medium volumes. If you listen to it at very high volumes, you’ll get about 4 hours of battery life. Charging is done via a micro USB cable. There is no adapter included inside the box. And if you use your phone’s regular adapter, it will take about 3 hours to fully charge it. For a speaker as small as this one, I think that’s all well.

Conclusion

The JBL Clip 3 is a great speaker for the price. It’s got a very nice design, the right amount of heft, and a sound quality I can really not get bored listening to. You can use this even while gaming to make your gaming experience more immersive.

jbl clip 3 usage — **Venue: Yellow Pomelo**

I wouldn’t recommend this for the metal-heads out there, but for others, it does a great job. And I think the price is right as well. But I’d like to point out that the Clip 2 is available for $40 in Amazon. So, if you’re looking for something cheaper, that’s a good deal.

However, here, in Nepal, the Clip 3 provides a better value for money, as the Clip 2 still costs upwards of Rs.6000. So, there you have it, the Clip 3 – good things come in small packages!

Nepal Government set to introduce a regulation for e-commerce sites

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March 11, 2019

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Nepal Government set to introduce a regulation for e-commerce sites

E-commerce sites are in a growing number these days. The e-commerce companies are gaining popularity every day as more people are opting for buying good online.

So, the Government of Nepal is now looking to regulate the sites that are really hitting it off, even with their slow start when compared against the neighboring states. The government only recently introduced policies related to the regulation of social media platforms in use in Nepal.

The government plans to come up with a list of policies that will help the public, and make the e-commerce companies more responsible for their services.

Talking to The Kathmandu Post, Toya Narayan Gyawali, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, said that a draft consisting of the regulations will be prepared within a month. He also mentioned that the draft will then be proposed to the Cabinet for approval.

With the growing number of e-commerce sites, there aren’t any policies regulating their work. And it’s probably the reason why there are a lot of complaints from the customers. Therefore, to make the online market free of any misconduct and fraudulent activities, the government will be looking forward to implementing this regulation.

Talking to the Post, Gyawali mentioned that the government has already held talks with the private sector for the preparation of the draft. China and India have seen a rise in their country’s online marketplace, and Nepal will look to achieve the same feat with this new regulation in place.

With 63% of the population online in 2017, Nepal is seeing a surge of online shoppers. There are a lot of e-commerce sites like Daraz and Sastodeal that offer a variety of products to their customers.