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HTC U12 Life announced with Snapdragon 636, Dual Cameras, Splash-resistant

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September 1, 2018

HTC U12 Life announced with Snapdragon 636, Dual Cameras, Splash-resistant

There was a hype about HTC launching a new “U” device a week back. We already guessed it to be the HTC U12 Life, and it turned out to be true. While the Taiwanese smartphone company made an impact with its devices like the HTC U11 and the HTC U12 Plus. But even so, the company is in a downward spiral – and the U12 Life could very well be the last Life-series smartphone, i.e. if it doesn’t perform well.

However, that remains to be seen. As for now, HTC unveiled the HTC U12 Life at IFA 2018 in Berlin. And HTC seems to have done quite a bit of addition, and subtraction with the phone. Getting the right mix of specs on a mid-range smartphone is a tricky business after all.

So, the U12 Life shares only its screen size with the premium U12 Plus. It sports a 6.0″ LTPS LCD display without a notch. The screen resolution is Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Instead of the notch, it has noticeable bezels, but that is the trade-off we have to settle for. The acrylic unibody doesn’t have any IP67 water or dust resistance, but HTC says it’s Splash-resistant, just like the OnePlus 6. Also, the design somewhat resembles the Google Pixel, with two-tone colors at the back. In addition, it has brought back the 3.5 mm headphone jack!

There are dual cameras at the back: a 16 MP primary shooter with a 5 MP secondary camera. The front camera is a single 13 MP sensor. The phone is capable of recording 4K videos @30fps, but settles for EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) instead of OIS.

Under the hood, a Snapdragon 636 powers the phone backed by 4 GB of RAM. Also, it features 64 GB of on-board storage, with a hybrid microSD card slot. A considerably large 3600 mAh is on board with Fast charging.

All in all, we can see that HTC is trying hard to cater to the customer wants. It brought back the headphone jack, has expandable storage, etc. but it cut some corners with the display resolution, removed HTC Edge Sense, and there’s no IP rating. And all that comes at a price of 279 pounds, which converts to around $360. Will the exchange pay off for HTC, or will it be last “Life” of HTC? With so much competition with the likes of Pocophone F1, we’ll have to see. The HTC U12 Life will go to sales starting late September.

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Motorola One and One Power unveiled: The New G-series?

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Motorola One and One Power unveiled: The New G-series?

We really are seeing a lot of smartphones these days – especially in the mid-range section. And after IFA 2018 in Berlin, we have quite a number of smartphones out there now. While many of those phones were already in hype, Motorola was quiet. And then bam! It unveiled the Motorola One and Motorola One Power. The Lenovo owned company, it seems, is starting a new lineup with these two phones – the Motorola One series.

Well, there were many rumors around already quite a while ago. Leaked specs and pictures were in full circle, and there were talks that the Motorola P30 in China was Motorola One for the global market, while Motorola P30 Note was supposed to equal the Motorola One Power.

But, even if the One and One Power share their design and hardware with their Chinese counterparts, they’re separate entities on their own. The Motorola One Power seems to be a blend between the P30 and the P30 Note. The Motorola One looks like a new venture entirely. But the best thing about these phones is that they run on the clean Android One. Hence the names, Motorola One and One Power.

The Motorola One features a 5.9″ IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio, and a notch. The phone sports a glass back with a dual camera setup. It features a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. Also, the front camera rests at an 8 MP sensor. Under the hood, a Snapdragon 625 chipset powers the phone with 4 GB of RAM. There’s also 64 GB of storage on board and 3000 mAh of battery.

The more premium of the duo, Motorola One Power has a slightly larger of everything. It features a 6.2″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution with the same 19:9 aspect ratio. It’s pretty similar to the Motorola One in terms of design. Its dual camera rests at a 16 MP primary sensor with a 5 MP secondary lens. The front camera seems to be the same 8 MP lens. Inside, a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 636 powers the phone with 4 GB RAM. It’s also got the same 64 GB storage with 4850 mAh battery!

Also Read: Motorola Smartphones Price in Nepal

The specs don’t look that impressive on paper, as its nothing we haven’t seen before. But it’s Motorola we’re talking about. A brand that’s never failed to impress us before. In addition, with Android One on both of them, they might be up to something. Also, these will be among the first in line to receive Android 9.0 Pie updates! Both the phones should be available in October in Europe, Asia Pacific and South American regions.

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Micromax’s YU Ace announced with a small price tag and a huge battery

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August 31, 2018

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Micromax’s YU Ace announced with a small price tag and a huge battery

It’s been a while since we saw a YU launch a new smartphone. That was until yesterday, with the announcement of the brand new YU Ace. This is an online exclusive smartphone, more specifically Flipkart exclusive. The smartphone starts at INR 6,000 for the base 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model and will start shipping September 6.

The slightly higher spec variant comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and will cost you INR 7,000. Internals include a MediaTek MT6739WW, a quad-core Cortex A53 processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The phone sports a 5.45″ display based on the popular 18:9 aspect ratio with resolutions of 720×1440 pixels, and a 2.5D glass on top.

The smartphone gets a 13MP camera at the back capable of 1080p video recording. The front gets a 5MP selfie camera with LED flash. The smartphone also features a fingerprint sensor below the rear camera, or you can use the face recognition feature as well.

The YU Ace runs on a relatively huge 4000mAh battery and Android 8.0 Oreo. Other features include expandable storage, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, MicroUSB, and a promised Android Pie update. The smartphone will be available in three color options i.e Charcoal Grey, Electric Blue, and Rose Gold.

The smartphone will most probably not be available in Nepal. Looking at its predecessor’s availability/success and the availability of other sub-brands like Realme and Honor it probably won’t. However, the Picophone from Xiaomi says otherwise, so fingers crossed.

Specifications of YU Ace:

Display: 5.45″ 18:9 display with resolutions of 720×1440 pixels
CPU: MediaTek MT6739WW, quad-core Cortex A53 processor clocked at 1.5GHz
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo with a promised update to Android Pie
RAM: 2/3GB
GPU: PowerVR GE8100
Storage: 16/32GB
Expandable Memory: Up to 128 GB (dedicated)
Rear Camera: 13 MP with LED flash; up to 1080p@30fps
Front Camera: 5MP with LED flash; up to 720p@30fps
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, proximity
SIM: Dual SIM with 4G
Battery: 4000mAH non-removable
Price (2GB/16GB): INR 6,000
Price(3GB/32GB): INR 7,000

The future of TVs realized with Samsung 8K QLED TV

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The future of TVs realized with Samsung 8K QLED TV

Let me first say that I used to be quite ignorant about these video resolutions ad such. I would be perfectly content watching a Full HD video (1080p) or even an HD (720p) one. I never realized how great these hi-res videos would be…until I watched a movie in 4K in one of those 4K TVs! For those of you, like me, who don’t think these hi-res stuff don’t matter…you are wrong! You don’t know what you’re missing until you experience it. And now, we’re moving past 4K. The future of TVs realized with Samsung 8K QLED TV!

Samsung had been working on 8K televisions for quite a while, and we saw the result at the IFA 2018 in Berlin. Samsung and LG unveiled their 8K TV sets. But while LG thinks the public is not quite ready for such technology, Samsung is putting its 8K QLED TV for sale next month. Samsung coined the term themselves. QLED means Quantum-dots-infused LED, which is supposed to have enhanced performance. Also, QLED’s are capable of achieving brightness levels never possible before.

Also Read: Samsung TVs Price in Nepal

Samsung’s QLED TV is named Samsung Q900R. It’s capable of achieving 4000 nits of peak brightness, which has never been possible before! The highest amount of brightness we’ve seen until now is only 2000 nits in LCD TVs. This will offer you punchier colors, better highlights, and redefine your definition of vibrant pictures. Also, the Q900R is supporting HDR 10+, which means it can also recognize and display certain highlights in pictures. The TV optimizes the brightness levels, so that the contents don’t appear darker than intended. In addition, the 4000 nits of peak brightness means you’ll be able to watch TV quite well, even in flooded light situations.

While there is no 8K content available out there to watch on this thing right now, the Q900R is also capable of upscaling low resolution contents to make it fit to watch on the bigger screen. For that, it has a special AI upscaling software that analyzes videos frame by frame and enhances the quality and sharpness. How cool is that? One thing is for sure, the Samsung Q900R will make an impact on our viewing experience. And why not? This is the television of the future. Now the only thing to do, for us, is to wait when the content creators will come up with 8K content.

The Samsung Q900R will come out in sizes of 65″, 75″, 82″ and 85″. While bigger is definitely better for a thing such as this, pick one that fits in your living room. Of course, right now, with the lack of 8K content, you don’t quite have a reason to get this TV right now. But Samsung has it out there, at it will start selling these sets next month, probably by October. There’s no word on the pricing yet. But we are sure, it will be put quite a hole in your wallet.

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ZTE launches Axon 9 Pro with high-end flagship features

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ZTE launches Axon 9 Pro with high-end flagship features

Over the past 12 months or so, ZTE has been through a lot. As a result, the company had to skip last year’s flagship. However, it seems to have gotten past all of that with the release of its new flagship – the ZTE Axon 9 Pro.

ZTE Axon 9 Pro Specifications

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro is the successor to the Axon 7 that had managed to create quite a buzz during its launch. The company has downgraded the display quality to a Full HD+ resolution from Axon 7’s Quad HD resolution. However, there is the inclusion of a HDR10 compliant display and an RGB sensor for better color accuracy.

The display this phone sports is a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a notch on top. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 6 GB of RAM. ZTE has included 128 GB of onboard memory on the device with an option to expand it up to 512 GB.

One of the major USPs of the ZTE Axon 9 Pro is definitely the software. The device comes under Google’s Android One platform which is as stock as a smartphone gets. That coupled with its internals, I certainly expect it to shine in the performance department. The device also has stereo speakers like its predecessor.

There are dual cameras on the back measuring 12 MP and 20 MP with another 20 MP camera sitting on the front. This selfie camera also works for facial recognition. A fingerprint scanner rests on the scratch-resistant glass back.

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro is also water resistant with the IP68 rating. There is a large 4,000 mAh battery lighting up the device. It is chargeable through its Quick Charge 4.0 enabled charger or you can use the Qi wireless charging method.

ZTE Axon 9 Pro Price and Availability

ZTE is well-known for its affordable flagships. Now, the Axon 9 Pro is cheaper than most of today’s high-end devices, but it is still expensive than the OnePlus 6 as it runs for €650. However, the OnePlus 6 lacks some of the features this device possesses.

ZTE hasn’t specified the exact date the Axon 9 Pro will be available in the market, but the device will first set foot in Europe. Asia launch will follow.

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Blackberry unveils the Key2 LE with physical keyboard and cool colors!

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August 31, 2018

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Blackberry unveils the Key2 LE with physical keyboard and cool colors!

If you have forgotten what a physical keyboard on a smartphone looks like, well here is a gentle reminder by Blackberry! Yesterday, we witnessed the unveiling of the Blackberry Key2 LE, a lighter and cheaper version of the Key2, which if we remember was made keeping the business users in mind. The liter version, however, makes sure that the iconic features of its predecessor are well preserved while keeping the price affordable.

The key2 LE has changes made in the internals with it featuring the Snapdragon 636 while the Key2 greeted with a Snapdragon 660 chipset. The successor gives you an option for 32 or 64 GB storage paired with 4 GB RAM. The display stands at 4.5 inches with the Key2 LE flaunting the same 1080 x 1620 resolution like the standard version.

Changes have also happened in the camera front where the Key2 LE features 13+5 MP cameras with the secondary lens functioning as a depth sensor. The predecessor featured two 12 MP cameras at the back. There is an 8 MP shooter at for selfies. Again, the good news is these cameras are capable of shooting 4K videos at 30 fps.

Users will also have to settle for a lesser battery than the Key2 as the lighter version only has a 3,000 mAh battery while the standard version had 3,500 mAh capacity. Well, a lot of compromises for the price isn’t it? The Key 2 is available internationally for a price of $399 for 32 GB version and $499 for 64 GB variant. There are three color options available namely, atomic (Red), champagne (Gold/beige) and slate (black).

The Blackberry Key2 LE is a phone for people who really like a physical keyboard. The device features a redesigned physical keyboard with keys that are about 10% larger than the previous model.

Blackberry Key2 LE Specifications:

Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
Display: 4.5 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Gorilla Glass Protection
Resolution: 1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPU: Adreno 509
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 32 or 64 GB expandable up to 256 GB
Rear Camera: 13 MP f/2.2 +5 MP f/2.4 depth sensor with dual LED dual-tone flash, HDR Panorama
Front Camera: 8 MP
Video: 2160p@30 fps, 1080p@30 fps
SIM (s): Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Battery: 3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC.
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass.
Price: $399 for 32 GB version and $499 for 64 GB variant.

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Sony unveils the Xperia XZ3 – A flagship device by all means

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Sony unveils the Xperia XZ3 – A flagship device by all means

In the past, Sony used to be constantly criticized for its smartphones’ design. The big bezels on the top and bottom of the phones were just too traditional for the market that was opting for a bezel-less design. However, during the unveiling of its new product, the Sony Xperia XZ3, the Japanese giant seemed to have learned from that mistake as this is another Sony phone that has ditched the traditional form factor.

Sony Xperia XZ3 Specifications

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a high-end flagship by all means. It has a tall 6-inch Quad HD+ display that ends in curves. Now, these curves are not as curvy as Samsung’s take, but the design is absolutely stunning to look at. The screen has the 18:9 aspect ratio and no notch at the top. The device also dons an OLED panel – the first on any Sony smartphone. There is Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides, and the Xperia XZ3 is water resistant with IP65/68 certification.

In terms of internals, the Sony Xperia XZ3 has the best chipset from Qualcomm – the Snapdragon 845 inside. This octa-core CPU is aided by 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone features only one 64 GB storage variant. However, the option to let users expand it up to 512 GB makes up for everything. This device will run on the latest Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and will feature the all-new gesture setting which lets users add shortcut while swiping through the curved sides.

Camera wise, the Sony Xperia XZ3 features a 19-megapixel single camera on the back with f/2.0 aperture. This camera is accompanied by an LED flash and laser autofocus. It is capable of taking 1080p videos at 960fps as well. On paper, this camera certainly doesn’t carry bells and whistles, but it will be interesting to see how Sony has implemented the whole setup. On the front lies a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.9 aperture.

The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a 3,300 mAh battery which is supported by Quick Charge 3.0. With the glass back, the company has integrated wireless charging on the device as well.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 Pricing and Availability

The Sony Xperia XZ3 will hit the stores by the end of September. According to the Japanese company, the device will run for $900 which makes it one of the most expensive flagship smartphones.

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Oppo F9 with dual rear cameras & VOOC enabled fast charging launched in Nepal

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August 30, 2018

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Oppo F9 with dual rear cameras & VOOC enabled fast charging launched in Nepal

The Oppo F9 has finally arrived in Nepal amid an event in Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu. This launch follows several days of teasers from the company on its social media pages. The event highlighted what the new device was all about and what Oppo has in stores for its customers this year. Let’s now find more about the Oppo F9 including its price and specifications.

Also Read: Oppo Mobiles Price in Nepal

Oppo F9 Overview

The Oppo F9 is the successor of the popular F7 smartphone which managed to create quite a buzz last year. The F9 has quite a few improvements over the older device. The major improvement is definitely the camera, as Oppo has listened to its customers and added a secondary camera on the back for taking portrait shots. Also, the phone is now VOOC flash charge enabled. If you take Oppo’s words into consideration, this technology will provide users with 2 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charge.

Design and Display

The new smartphone from Oppo now comes with a glass back. It has a petal pattern design which makes the design stunning to look at. Also, buyers might like the fact that the front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

The Oppo F9 now comes with a revamped notch, that looks like a water drop, i.e. the name Waterdrop Screen. This screen is 6.3-inch tall and has a Full HD+ LTPS IPS LCD display of 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the F9 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor aided by 4 or 6 GB of RAM, according to a user’s choice. In terms of storage, the device comes only in a single model – a 64 GB variant. However, it would have been better if Oppo had included a 128 GB storage variant, but hey, there is an option to expand it up to 256 GB.

Camera

On the optics front, the Oppo F9 is equipped with a 25-megapixel camera with Sensor HDR and f/2.0 aperture. Like the F7, this phone also manages to capture AI-enabled selfies. The back, as I mentioned before, has dual lenses measuring 16- and 2-megapixels of f/1.8 and f/2.4 aperture respectively. According to Oppo, the rear camera setup is now capable of intelligently detecting its subject to apply proper picture settings to make the images better.

Battery and others

The Oppo F9 features a 3,500 mAh battery which is VOOC flash charging enabled. We will test out the battery in our full review of course. It comes with dual SIM slots and is available in three colors variants – Sunrise Red, Starry Purple, and Twilight Blue.

Oppo F9 Specs Overview:

Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6
CPU: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.2 on top
RAM: 4/6 GB
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Storage: 64 GB
Expandable Memory: Up to 256 GB (dedicated)
Rear Camera: Dual 16 + 2 MP lens with f/1.8 aperture and f/2.4 aperture, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 25 MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
SIM: Dual SIM with 4G
Battery: 3,500 mAh with VOOC Flash Charge

Oppo F9 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Oppo F9 in Nepal is Rs. 37,990 for its 4/64GB variant and Rs. 45,5990 for the 6/64GB variant.

Model Name	Price In Nepal	Available Stores
Oppo F9 (3/64GB)	NPR. 37,990	SmartDoko
Oppo F9 (4/64GB)	NPR. 45,590	SmartDoko

Apple MacBook Pro and iMac Pro 2018 arrive in Nepal!

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August 29, 2018

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Apple MacBook Pro and iMac Pro 2018 arrive in Nepal!

The new 2018 lineup of MacBook Pro series is among the best productivity machines one can buy. This laptop will go perfectly with a video/photo editor or just someone who wants to complete their office work and watch a little multimedia. Apart from the thermal issues in some high-end configurations, these laptops serve their purpose pretty well. Featuring up to date hardware, some best in class build quality, and the MacOS we all know and love so much, Apple does manage to justify their immensely huge price tag in lots of ways.

For one, if you do not like what Microsoft is offering, you are probably getting a MacBook. If you own an iPhone and are looking to buy a new laptop, chances are you want a MacBook. Then there are all the arguments about the Final Cut X and Apple’s ecosystem. And if you are looking for a high-end beast of a computer, the iMac Pro might suffice your needs. no matter your reasons to buy one, if you do end up with one, you won’t be regretting anything. Keeping this in mind, Oliz Store has launched the refreshed 2018 edition of the MacBook Pro series!

MacBook Pro 13

The MacBook Pro 13 is a perfect device for media consumption, light photo and video editing, and all kinds of basic office work. This device is easily one of the best laptops you can buy right now. Apart from the fact that it won’t come with a dedicated graphics or the mind-boggling price tag, the configuration it has will be more than ample for most users. It’s highly portable and should deliver you a great user experience. You can get the MacBook Pro 13 in Nepal in two storage options. The 256GB will cost you Rs 240,000 and the 512GB variant will set you back Rs. 263,000.

Specifications of MacBook Pro 13:

13.3″ IPS Display (Max 500 nits brightness)
WQXGA 2560 x 1600 screen resolution
Retina display with True Tone
P3 colour gamut support
2.3GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor
Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
256GB/512GB SSD
58Wh lithium-ion polymer battery
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
61W USB Type-C power adapter

MacBook Pro 15

If for some reason the 13-inch device can’t handle your needs, the 15-inch MacBook Pro 15 should do the job. The bigger one delivers on a bigger and better display, better performance, and a dedicated graphics. There are two versions of the laptops available, one with a 256GB SSD with a price tag of Rs 315,000 and the other with a 512GB storage with a price tag of Rs 3,80,000.

The more expensive variant also comes with a better Radeon Pro 560X processor while relatively cheaper one comes with a Radeon Pro 555X. Other difference included the base and boost clock speeds of the processors. Apart from these two, they are pretty much the same laptops. As for my opinion, go either one should do just fine, but if you are not sure which one to get, just keep in mind these laptops are pretty much non-upgradable.

Specifications of MacBook Pro 15:

15.4″ IPS Display (Max 500 nits brightness)
16:10 aspect ratio
2880 x 1800 screen resolution
Retina display with True Tone
P3 colour gamut support
2.2/2.6 GHz six-core 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz/4.3GHz
AMD Radeon Pro 555X/560X with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
16GB 2400MHz LPDDR4 memory
256GB/512GB SSD
83.6Wh lithium-ion polymer battery
Touch Bar and Touch ID
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
87W USB Type-C power adapter

iMac Pro

If you are among of those who need even more horsepower than the 15-inch MacBook Pro, well this is the ultimate machine you can get. Although there are better, even more, powerful and definitely overpriced iMac Pros out there, the base model is available in Nepal. This one is priced at Rs 6,80,000, so probably do your research before entering your credit card credentials.

Specifications of iMac Pro:

3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W processor
Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz
32GB 2666MHz ECC memory, configurable up to 128GB
1TB SSD storage
Radeon Pro Vega 56 with 8GB HBM2 memory
10Gb Ethernet
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
27-inch Retina 5K 5120-by-2880 P3 display

Nvidia GeForce RTX series are the best gaming chips money can buy

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Nvidia GeForce RTX series are the best gaming chips money can buy

Well, they are out and they are good! Nvidia has launched the new RTX 2080TI, RTX 2080 and RTX 2070 a few days go at Gamescom 2018. These graphic cards are made of Turing architecture, and according to Nvidia, these products is a result of 10 years of work.

Here are the products’ specs alongside their prices. Being a new product, we cannot really criticise them for the price hike.

Subject	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 1070
GPU Architecture	Turing	Turing	Turing
RTX-OPS	78T (FE)/ 76T	60T (FE)/ 57T	45T(FE)/ 42T
Boost Clock	1635 MHz (OC) (FE)/ 1545 MHz	1800 MHz (OC) (FE)/ 1710 MHz	1710 MHz (OC) (FE)/ 1620MHz
Frame Buffer	11GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	14 Gbps	14 Gbps
Price	~~$999~~ $1199	~~$699~~ $799	~~$499~~ $599

“The most ADVANCEd GPU we have ever done”
-Nvidia

Yes, they might be the greatest GPU ever from Nvidia. But how great are they? Well, we don’t really know that right now. The GPUs still have a little over 3 weeks to go officially on sale, and we will only know about their capabilities then. Until that time, we have their specs on paper for judgement. There are a few leaked fps results on the web, but we will discredit them due to obvious reasons.

Nvidia specifically focuses on the Ray Tracing feature a lot, and thanks to the Turing architecture, these cards are capable of the same. The RTX 2070 is about 6 times faster than last year’s GTX 1080Ti in terms of Ray Tracing capabilities. To be fair, the 1080Ti wasn’t specifically designed to do Ray Tracing in the first place. Nevertheless, Nvidia did release a few game trailers that will take advantage of the hardware’s new capabilities.

The 2080Ti, when overclocked to the max, makes about 1/5th of the noise a GTX 1080Ti produces. That’s some impressive cooling solution. Nvidia says the 13 blade axial fans and a full sized vapour chamber helps with the cooling immensely. Although, they did add that running the 20 series graphics cards on a Razer Core might not result in similar acoustics.

The new graphics cards will also be a lot better at overclocking, well comparatively at least. The 8K HDR@60Hz is at stock setting on a DP 1.4a with DSC is supported on stock settings. There is also a new NV Link for SLI connection, with speeds of almost 100Gbps and a price of just $79.

There is a lot more to know about these new cards, including the newer Quadro lineup as well. With a lot of emphasis on the quality of the games rather than raw fps numbers, it will be interesting to see how the whole gaming community reacts to it. But until then, all we can do is wait and enjoy every bit of rumours we can get.