Page 760 – GadgetByte Nepal

Tech gifts you can give your loved one this Valentine’s Day

GadgetByte

-

February 12, 2018

Tech gifts you can give your loved one this Valentine’s Day

One of the very anticipated occasions as soon as the new year arrives is Valentine’s day. Of course, we hear a lot of stories about how Valentine’s day was named Valentine’s day or the reason for its existence. Nevertheless, what’s important is it’s still celebrated.
There are again, two schools of thoughts. Some say it is completely absurd and some celebrate it with all their heart. Similar to the concept of love, there’s no right or wrong. There are only perspectives and experiences, which we cannot differentiate as right or wrong.

Same is the situation of lovers, some are pro giving and accepting presents while some completely deny that its needed. Well, the debate will keep going on. We are here with some of the tech gifts on a budget, through which that you can express your love to your better half.

Gone are the days when we used to take technology as being guys cup of tea. Now, we can see girls paying attention and using tech stuff more often and the number is only growing. One of the things that give my point a validity is the writer of this article itself, who is a girl.

This Valentine’s we bring you the list of tech or tech related stuff you can gift to your partner this valentine’s day. To make the struggle of finding a valentine’s day give easier. Let’s proceed.

Bluetooth Speakers

What better than a Bluetooth speaker for a partner who is a music enthusiast. they can carry it along with them wherever they go. At times when you can’t accompany them, the speaker will. As music has replaced books and has become our new best-friend while we are alone. We present you a list of speakers:

Anker Soundcore Nano

Body: Aluminum alloy
Network: Bluetooth 4.0
Runtime: 4 hours
Charge time: 1.5 hours
Price: Rs. 1,880

JBL Go Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker

 Dimension: 3.3×1.2×2.7 inches
 Weight: 222 grams
 Runtime: 5 hours
 Hands-free: yes
 Buttons: power, Bluetooth, volume up, volume down, speakerphone
 Body: tough plastic, rubber around the edges and the rear
 Price: Rs. 3,055

JBL Clip 2

 Network: Bluetooth 4.2
 Body: durable material, rubber
 Charge time: 2.5 hours
 Runtime: 8 hours
 Resistance: IPX7 (water resistance)
 Price: Rs. 6,000

Braven 105

 Network: Bluetooth
 Runtime: 8 hours
 Resistance: IP67 (water and soundproof)
 Price: Rs. 5,300

Allocacoc Audiocube Wooden Edition:

 Network: Bluetooth 4.0
 Body: Polycarbonate (wood colored)
 Charge time: 4 hours
 Runtime: 12 hours
 Resistance: Splash proof
 Price: Rs. 8,500

The speakers included here are not just portable but also convenient as the majority of these come with built-in carabiner. These are available in various shapes and colors. It gives the customers a variety of choice.

2. Powerbank (For the Always Online partner)

We all have successfully entered a time on earth where nothing hassle-free feels like an accomplishment. Addressing this success, we need objects that make our lives easier, one of which is powerbanks.

If we need our cell phones all the time, powerbanks to cell phones are exactly like the nebulizer to humans. These have become one of the necessities in our busy lives where we need to be on the phone all the time. Plug them together and add life to the battery. Also, keep the communication going with your loved one. Nothing annoys us more than not being able to keep a track of our loved ones. Guess what? ‘The battery went low’ excuse would have validity no more.

Let’s have a look at some of the powerbanks to add power to the communication going on:

Mi Powerbank 2:

 Charging: Bi-directional fast charge
 Battery: 10000 MAh
 Price: Rs. 2,499

Anker Powercore +:

 Battery: 10400 MAh
 Charging: USB type- C
 Price: Rs. 2,565

Powerbank SLIM by Allocacoc:

 Charging: micro-USB
 Battery: 5000 mAh
 Price: Rs. 2,190

3. Smart-band (For the Gym/Health Conscious Enthusiast)

We are not unknown to the fitness wave going around and the fitness bands being produced along with them.

If your partner is a fitness enthusiast, smartband is exactly what you would want to gift them. Nothing makes a partner happy than knowing that the other partner is equally involved in the things they love. Smart bands are also convenient for going to the gym or a morning walk or exercising when it’s not possible to take your smartphone along as smartphones these days are smart enough in the fitness category as well.

Making it easier for you, we suggest some of the best working smart-bands on a budget:

Mi Band 2:

 Display: OLED
 Battery-life:
 Sensor: time, heart-rate, steps, sleep assistant, buzz when sitting for too long, incoming call and message alert
 Resistance: splash, dust, cosmetics, sweat
 Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
 Price: Rs. 4499

Mi AmazFit:

 Display: reflective color display
 Screen: corning gorilla glass
 Battery-life: 45 days, standby: 4 months
 Sensor: heartbeat, exercising,
 GPS: Glonass dual-mode
 Resistance: IP68 (water and dust)
 Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
 Body: Polycarbonate
 Price: Rs. 10,500

4. Earphones

Earphones make the audio/visual experience much better. I found a good one, they help us get involved in the world the sound is playing in. It makes us a part of that world. And by gifting your loved one with a pair will surely make them closer to your world.
Here are our suggestions to make your earphones search easier while we have thousands of them to choose from:

JBL T210

 Price: Rs. 2,300

OnePlus Bullets V2

 Price: Rs. 2,750

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

 Price: Rs. 3,299

5. VR Box

Technology is ever-evolving. The next big thing in this revolution may be virtual reality (VR). Stay at home movie or game experience. It makes you feel like you are actually inside the world of game you are playing or the videos you are watching. One-time investment and a long-time payback.
If your partner is a gaming freak or a movies freak, you should definitely think of it as an option this valentine’s day. It would be as unique and as useful. Something that very fewer people would gift their loved ones.
We have come up with a couple of VR boxes under a budget, let’s proceed:

Samsung Gear VR

 Price: Rs. 11,000

Mi VR

 Price: Rs. 2000

6. Electric lamps

The time when load shedding was a problem is long gone. Now, everything that runs on electricity is back to its form. The influence of YouTube and various room makeover videos have made us want to have a makeover of our own. We have been longing for the commodities as seen on those videos. But, the availability is still a problem.

If you have a partner who is interested in aesthetically pleasing commodities for their rooms or if they are a geek you can gift them some unique, ‘futuristic’ looking lamps.

Not only are these good to look at, they are unique in their own ways. We suggest you some lamps that would give the romantic vibes

Heng balance lamp

Light: 5W LED
Power: 100-250V
Light color: warm white
Variation: beach wood(material) , colors(red, black, white)
Warranty: two years
Price: Rs. 3800 (plastic made,colored), Rs. 4800 (wooden made)
Available at: Sammy Traders (9818744984)

Xiaomi Philip lamp (second generation)

Light color: white
Lamp color: white
Price: Rs. 5,999
Light: smart light (controllable by phone)
Connection: through app to phone

Getting a present is always an amazing feeling and if it is well thought of, it makes it priceless. No matter how cliché it might sound but merely giving a present would mean nothing if you don’t truly respect or value them. Make your loved one feel special with gifts with added respect and importance which will bring the present to life.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Gadgets listed:

Bluetooth Speaker

 Anker Soundcore Nano
 JBL Go
 JBL Clip 2 Squad Edition
 Braven 105
 Allocacoc Audio cube (Wooden Edition)

Powerbanks
 Mi Power bank 2
 Anker Power core
 Power bank SLIM by Allocacoc

Smart Band (For the Gym/Health Conscious Enthusiast)
 Mi Band 2
 Mi AmazFit

Earphones
 JBL T210
 One Plus Bullets V2
 Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

VR Box
 Samsung Gear VR
 Mi VR

Lamps

 Heng Balance Lamp
 Xiaomi Philip Lamp

Lava R3 with Dual Bokeh cameras and FaceID launched in Nepal

GadgetByte

-

February 12, 2018

0

Lava R3 with Dual Bokeh cameras and FaceID launched in Nepal

It has not been so long that the brand Lava used to focus on producing budget smartphones. But now that trend seems to be lost in the oblivion. Since the announcement of Lava A3, Lava has been toiling to pack superior features and raising its standard. Residing in the mid-range section, A3 had kept us awe-struck with elegant cameras, snappy fingerprint sensor, and many more features. And now another smartphone is has come to keep this new Lava tradition alive. Lava has brought a new smartphone, which is crafted elegantly and packed with some awe-inspiring features. It is none other than the Lava R3.

Lava R3 possesses a charming 5.7-inch IPS LCD display. The display is elegantly surrounded by narrow bezels across the borders. With the 18:9 aspect ratio prevailing in the market, Lava had been quite hesitant to ignore the trend. And finally, Lava R3 is going to be the first Lava smartphone with bezel-less display and18:9 aspect ratio. The display comes with 2.5D glass on the top to offer a seamless experience while viewing the display.

The smartphone comes in two color variants: Black and Blue. Although the device is wrapped in a plastic body, the metallic finish on the top of it gives the vibe of a premium smartphone. And the accented colors of blue or black has given it an enticing looks.

One of the features that are praiseworthy on the device is its superior camera. Although it lacks the fancy dual-camera setup, the 13MP rear camera shoots images with real-time Bokeh effects. So even with a single camera on the action, users can get some nifty shots with a vibrant subject and the blurred background. And this capability crawls to the selfie side. The 8MP camera upfront is also smart enough to identify the subjects and background. After segregating the subjects and the background, the selfie shooter intelligently blurs the background imitating a Bokeh shot. The front camera also has a wide field of view of 84-degrees. So while taking selfies even in a large group of people, there will be less chance of having someone out of the frame.

To improve its capabilities while capturing the images in the low light condition, there is an LED flash both on the front and on the back. The smartphone also has Night Shot master feature, which removes the noises in low light shots and portrays clearer and brighter images.

Lava R3 has also added biometric means to unlock the device adding an additional layer of security option. The smartphone comes with the FaceID feature to unlock the device. It is also one of the best features in the iPhone X and was hailed all around the globe. With the FaceID feature on the play, the device unlocks in less than a second (0.8 s to be precise). And talking about the fingerprint sensor, Lava R3 is quite snappy in that department with the unlocking time of mere 0.2 seconds.

The Lava R3 smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6737 chipset backed by 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. In terms of software, Lava R3 is privileged with Android Nougat 7.1.1 with Lava’s home-baked ColorOS 4.2 on the top. And there is 3000mAh battery, which keeps the device running.

Lava R3 Specifications

Display: 5.7 inches IPS LCD HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
OS: Android v7.1.1 Nougat with StarOS 4.2 on the top
Chipset: MediaTek MT6737
CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex- A53
GPU: Mali T720
RAM: 3GB
Onboard Storage: 32GB
Front camera: 8MP, with LED Flash; Real-time Bokeh effects & Night shot master
Rear camera: 13MP with LED Flash; Real-time Bokeh effects
Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (unlock time 0.2 seconds)
FaceID (Face Recognition): Yes (unlock time 0.8 seconds)
Battery: 3000 mAh Non-removable battery
Color Options: Black and Blue

Lava R3 Price in Nepal

In terms of pricing, Lava R3 comes carrying a price tag of Rs. 18,499. At this price, the device has to compete against the Micromax Canvas Infinity, which too comes with the near bezel-less display and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Considering the specs sheet, Lava R3 might have an upper hand over the Canvas Infinity but how will it fare in real life, there is more yet to see.

Lava R3 is being promoted all over. The Facebook page of Lava has also been creating quite a buzz. FullView display, FaceID, snappy fingerprint sensor, and dual Bokeh cameras would obviously be pleasing. But we need have our hands on the device and review it to confirm if it genuinely possesses the promised specs. So till then, we are just obliged to wait.

[socialpoll id=”2485075″]

Niu N1s Electric Scooter Review: A powerful eco friendly vehicle

GadgetByte

-

February 12, 2018

0

Niu N1s Electric Scooter Review: A powerful eco friendly vehicle

“If aliens did visit us, I’d be embarrassed to tell them we still dig up fossil fuels from the ground as a source of energy.” The internet went crazy after Neil deGrasse Tyson tweeted this a few years back. And why would it not, fossil fuel is the major source of pollution in the world right now and on top of that, it is drying up at a fast pace. So, to tackle this issue, various manufacturers are launching electric vehicles around the world and here in Nepal too. And looking to pioneer the movement is Niu, a startup from 2015, which is turning a lot of heads right now. The company has already launched three scooters in Nepal with the Niu N1s leading the campaign.

The N1s is the first electric scooter that carries a number plate on its back, and it has already passed the “White Gumba” uphill test as well. Niu is currently offering the scooter at an initial price of Rs. 265,000 and a discounted price of Rs. 198,888. So, why is the scooter this expensive? And can it really change the ongoing trend of vehicles running on petroleum products here in Nepal? Let’s find it out.

Design

The Niu N1s is a compact scooter with a futuristic look. The vehicle certainly has a unique design that can catch anyone’s eye. The front of the N1s has a curved and non-traditional look. There is a headlight on the front right below the company’s emblem. An official at Niu Nepal told me that the headlights have been specially made to signify the logo of Niu. It has dual smart LED bulbs which automatically light up sensing the environment a person is riding the vehicle around. There is a LCD display up front which shows the remaining battery charge, the speed you are riding the scooter in and the power mode you have chosen to ride it in.

Right under the seat is a storage compartment which is quite spacious considering how compact the N1s it. It can easily house your helmet and few other objects. There is also a lock that opens the battery compartment which is right below the footboard. One feature that got me confused at the start was the way you open the storage compartment lock. You will have to unlock it from the scooter’s primary lock itself.

Performance

Yes, this vehicle has three levels of power mode rather than gears. And basically, the higher the level you choose, the faster the scooter goes. It can easily speed up to 50-52 km/h in the city roads. However, this scooter suffers a little from the unfinished roads as the ride is bumpy due to its lightness and suspension. And continuing with the cons, the scooter lacks ample ground clearance, so its base constantly hits the bumps. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t handle Kathmandu’s roads. The N1s easily breezes through the roadway of the city and I also had no problem riding it on the muddy roads. It has double disc brakes, so you can trust the braking system at the time of need.

The Uphill Test

One of the frequently asked questions about the scooter is whether it passes the uphill test or not. Well, even when galloping through a busy steep uphill roadway, this scooter easily climbs up, and that too with a pillion behind me. The FOC in the scooter, which acts as the brain, monitors the electricity demand to power the BOSCH motor effectively whenever necessary.

Battery

The BOSCH Motor is powered by a portable 60V 29 Ah Lithium-Ion battery which alone costs a whopping Rs. 80,000. This battery is placed right below the footboard and is easy to carry around as it weighs 10kgs. It took me around 6 hours and Rs. 52 to fully charge it up. You can charge the scooter directly from the port placed at the under-seat storage or take out the battery and charge it wherever you want to. Niu has claimed that the N1s can provide a mileage of 80km. On my test, I got around 36 km of mileage when the battery consumption was down to 50%. However, a few days back, when I tried to go from 100 – 0%, the N1s ran only for around 60 km. So, even though you can travel a lot on a minimum price of Rs. 52, you cannot expect the N1s to be consistent with its mileage.

Experience

Now talking about the riding experience, the N1s is as smooth as silk and the seats are really comfortable. If you can ignore the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu City and focus on the ride, you will really enjoy it. Well, I did!

And the first thing you notice while riding the scooter is the lack of sound. The engine doesn’t make any sound at all, so it will take a few minutes to get used to the noise-less experience. Niu has not only focused on tackling air pollution but has also worked to minimize the noise pollution.

App Integration

One of the best features of the Niu N1s is its app integration. There is a unique SIM number in the scooter which when entered into the Niu App, shows each and everything regarding the vehicle. I had a hard time registering my scooter though as the app still seems to be in a developmental phase. But once I got the registration, I was amazed at how useful the application is. It shows real-time battery life and the location of your Niu scooter. So, with the N1s, you will have that extra security if you ever happen to lose your vehicle. It also has a different tab to check the statistics of your travel in a single day.

Warranty and Customer Service

According to Eco Infinity, the NIU Bosch Motor and LG/Panasonic lithium ion carry two years warranty. The company offers free “Roadside Assistance” if you ever happen to need some help with your scooter. Also, the service centers and charging stations are attached to Niu’s showrooms as well. Eco Infinity has also installed free charging stations at Evo Store (Labim Mall, Sherpa Mall and Mercantile Plaza).

Currently, the following warranty offers are available on the Niu N1s (courtesy: Eco Infinity):

Electronics	Charger	Performance failure and irreparable caused by defective product.	24 months
	FOC Controller, Smart Controller, Dashboard, Throttle Handle, main Harness, Horn, Remote Immobilizer, Flasher, Ignition Lock (inc secondary lock and keys)		12 months
	DC-DC Adaptor		9 months
	Combination switches, USB charger assembly, Cable hall sensor, Turning signal lights, Front light, Rear light		6 months
Motor	Motor	Missing Phase, Burned, Demagnetization	24 months or 20000km
Battery	Lithium Battery Pack	Only use the battery pack under operational environment after charged (charging temperature range 0 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius. Operational environment).	24 months or 20000km

Conclusion

At last, you’re probably wondering whether the Niu N1s is worth the huge price tag. Yes, maybe Niu Nepal will do better if considers decreasing the initial price of Rs. 265,000. But still, it is a comfortable and a powerful machine that can handle everything you throw at it. And on top of that, with everything going electric, and pollution already crossing WHO’s limit, it’s about time we switch to a vehicle that can actually help control the environmental issues. The Niu N1s is an elegant, powerful and unique device that is made up of state of the art products. So, if you want a scooter that offers quite a bit of mileage, and also want to go green, you should definitely get a new Niu N1s.

Pros	Cons
No air and noise pollution	Minimum ground clearance
Smooth riding experience	Bumpy rides in Kathmandu’s unfinished roads
Great Mileage
App support

Android Nougat becomes the most used Android version; Oreo struggles to make its space

GadgetByte

-

February 10, 2018

0

Android Nougat becomes the most used Android version; Oreo struggles to make its space

It’s been a very long time since the term ‘Android’ has become an undeniable part of our lives. Since 2007, when Android was first launched, it’s been the most entertained Operating System(OS) throughout the history of smartphones.

The journey that started from (Android 1.5) Cupcake has now reached (Android 8.0-8.1) Oreo which is the 13^th version of Android. Android OS has only grown year through year. Ten years and 13 versions later, adding to that, Google will be soon launching its 14^th version i.e. Android P.

As we know, it has been several months since Android Oreo was launched. But, as per the sources, the recent Android version that is being used mostly is the Android Nougat, which is one and a half years old version.

The usage of the Nougat version of this OS has increased by 2.2 percentage making it 28.1 percent from the earlier usage of 26.3 percent. The increase in the use of Nougat has definitely decreased the use of Android Marshmallow. But, the usage of Marshmallow has declined only about 0.5 percent.

The usage of Android Oreo 8.1.0 and 8.1.1 combined is 1.1 percent which is quite a slow development as it has already been 6 months since Oreo was launched.

Android versions usage
Infogram

The common reason of slowing down of updates is being considered is Android fragmentation.

The number of Android version distribution was tracked through Android devices that accessed to Google play for a period of seven days till 5^th of February,2018. Accuracy is still in question but we can definitely see Android fragmentation game going strong.

There is no official definition as to what the term ‘’Android fragmentation” means. But, there are different interpretations from different tech companies and tech scholars.
According to Techopedia, “Android fragmentation refers to a concern over the alarming number of different available Android versions in the market.”

As Google is continuously coming up with newer Android versions, the customized Android skin of the Android-run phones sometimes is so distinct from the stock version that the updated versions can’t function well even if they are updated. Even then smartphone companies don’t make updates available at all and if not, they make the updates available rarely.

Sometimes new updates come with bugs in them which either slows down the phone or drains down the battery. That might also be one of the reasons customers not as much interested in updating their phones from the Android version that was preinstalled in the device.

While Apple has already made its iOS 11 version available in all of its devices with the frequent updates to the same version consistently, Android has lagged behind.

People would definitely not buy a new phone every year the Android OS is developed and companies are also not working towards mitigating this lag in OS update the result of which is very much visible with the usage of Nougat version.

Nokia 7 Plus: All the rumors in one place

GadgetByte

-

February 9, 2018

0

Nokia 7 Plus: All the rumors in one place

After the partnership with the HMD Global, Nokia has released Nokia 2, Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Android smartphones so far. And rumors are flying around in the market that the brand will fill the numerical voids in the existing smartphone models. That suggests that Nokia could probably surprise us with the Nokia 1 and Nokia 4. But when is that happening, we don’t know yet. However, out of the blue, the speculations of the Nokia 7 Plus is creating a buzz in the smartphone world these days. And here, we have tried to gather all the rumors about the Nokia 7 Plus with the speculated specifications.

Also Read: Nokia Mobiles Price in Nepal

Going through the naming hierarchy of the new Nokia smartphones, Nokia 7 Plus implies to be a premium midrange device. If the rumors are to be believed, the smartphone will follow the near bezel-less design with 18:9 aspect ratio. With the narrow bezels, the smartphone will go with the taller display. And the speculations suggest that the smartphone will inherit 6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with the Gorilla Glass protection.

The device will be powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset aided by either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. In terms of internal memory, the device will possess 64GB onboard storage with the privilege of expansion via SDcard. On the optics side, all the rumors suggest a dual camera setup including the 12MP and 13MP sensors with Carl Zeiss lens on the back. But people do not seem sure with the kind of setup employed. Looking at the Nokia 8, we can guess a setup including Monochrome and RGB sensor. And on the other side, with the big names like Samsung and Apple going with the Telephoto + Wide-angle setup and many other brands imitating the move, we can expect a similar move from the Nokia.

Upfront, there will be a 16MP camera to take selfies and for video calling. Looking at past scenarios, we can predict that the Nokia 7 Plus camera app will contain the infamous Bothie feature. On the OS side, the device will come with the Stock Android Oreo out of the box. And turning back the previous records, the device will surely receive the updates in the future.

The device will come with the generous 3800mAh non-removable battery with the compatibility for the fast charging. And talking about the sensors, the Nokia 7 Plus will possess all the primary sensors with the fingerprint sensor on the back. A snappy fingerprint sensor is nothing new in the smartphones these days. But since the Nokia 7 Plus seems to possess all the trending features, the presence of the Face Unlock feature for an extra layer of security will not be a surprise.

The device will come with a metallic body with dust and water resistant build to add the elegance of the premium devices. The Nokia 7 Plus will also come with the port for the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia 7 Plus specifications (Rumored)

Display: 6-inch FullView IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection
Resolution: Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio @ 402PPI pixel density
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPU: Octa-core (4x Kryo 260 @ 2.2GHz + 4x Kryo 260 @ 1.8GHz)
GPU: Adreno 512
Rear Camera: Dual camera; 13MP + 12MP Carl Zeiss lens
Front Camera: 16MP
OS: Stock Android Oreo out of the box
RAM: 4GB or 6GB
Internal storage: 64GB; Expandable via SD card
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, USB Type-C, USB OTG
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, ambient light, proximity, compass
Battery: 3800mAh non-removable battery with Fast charging (18W, 9V/2A)

Nokia 7 Plus Expected Price and Launch Date

The Nokia 7 had the price tag of $380 and $410 for the 4GB and 6GB RAM variant respectively. With the specs bump, we can expect a price surge in this device. On considering the specifications, the smartphone may demand a price of $400 and $450 respectively for the 4GB and 6GB variants.

And talking about the launch date, one clear guess will be the MWC 2018, which kicks off from the February 26. The frequent teasers from Nokia for the MWC 2018 have also cued to the prediction. But if even the device does not make in the MWC 2018, the device could be launched someday before the end of Q1.

Once the device gets launched in the global market, Nokia 7 Plus will soon make a presence in Nepal. The global launch date of the device is still under the veil, so its availability cannot be predicted yet. But we can expect the device to launch in at most a month later than the global availability of the device. When the device makes its way to Nepal, its price will be close to the international pricing.

UMIDIGI S2 Pro with 5,100 mAh battery and 6GB RAM available for Prebooking in Nepal

GadgetByte

-

February 9, 2018

0

UMIDIGI S2 Pro with 5,100 mAh battery and 6GB RAM available for Prebooking in Nepal

After launching a wide range of smartphones a while back, UMIDIGI has now launched the UMIDIGI S2 Pro in Nepal. After nearly two weeks of speculations, the device is finally available here. The S2 Pro has been priced at Rs. 54,900.

The UMIDIGI S2 Pro has many ‘attention-grabbing’ specifications. It has a 6-inch display along with a screen resolution of 1080 x2160 pixels. The device runs on Android Nougat (v7.0) operating system and is powered by an octa-core (4x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53+ 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53) Helio P25 processor. It offers 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. The UMIDIGI S2 Pro packs a 5100mAh battery which allows 10 hours of gaming sessions. According to UMIDIGI, the S2 Pro’s battery lasts up to 2 days and supports fast charging as well.

It provides 13MP + 5MP Dual rear camera and 16 MP front camera that captures crystal clear photos and has a natural face enhancement feature. Also, it is water and dust resistance. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor and smart face ID unlocking. Besides that, this phone also provides Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint, and Gyroscope Sensor.

UMIDIGI is currently offering 8% flat discount and free home delivery on the S2 Pro for the first 100 pre-order customers. Pelican Kart has been appointed as the official online partner of this device. You can pre-order the device by contacting 9808039193.

For the price of Rs. 54,900, the UMIDIGI S2 Pro will look to steal the limelight from several big-hitters. What do you think of the S2 Pro and its price tag? Let us know.

UMIDIGI S2 Pro Specifications

Display: 6-inches full HD+ IPS LCD Display, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
PU: Octa-core (4x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53+ 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53) MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
RAM: 6 GB
ROM: 128 GB internal storage
Rear Camera: 13 MP + 5MP Rear with LED flash
Front Camera: 16 MP
Battery: Non-Removable 5,100 mAh Li-Po with Pump Express Plus Fast Charging
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano + Nano/microSD), Dual Standby
Sensors: Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Proximity, Accelerometer, Light, Compass
Extra Features: Smart Face ID, Full Metal Body Design, MediaTek Pump Express Plus Fast Charging Technology, OTG Support, Water and Dust resistance

UMIDIGI S2 Pro Price in Nepal: Rs. 54,900

Don’t Miss: UMIDIGI Mobiles Price in Nepal

Deals: Lenovo Legion Y520 gets a sizable discount

GadgetByte

-

February 8, 2018

0

Deals: Lenovo Legion Y520 gets a sizable discount

Lenovo was awarded as the top laptop manufacturer in 2017 by multiple sources including Laptopmag.com. They were responsible for some of the best laptops released in 2017, with selections ranging from ThinkPads and IdeaPad to the super portable Yoga and Miix. Among the list of laptop series, the Legion stands out as a dream for the gamers looking for a good deal. Especially today when those dreams can come true for a whopping 20k less.

The Lenovo Leigon Y520 has a market price of Rs 133,400 is now available at Rs 114,000, a discount of almost 20 thousand. And at that price, there is barely any other laptop that competes with its specifications. Lenovo does mention that this is a “Special Cash Offer” so we don’t know how long this offer stands. Nevertheless, this is the best deal you can get on a gaming oriented laptop as of now.

Also Read: Dell Inspiron 7567 review: Best Budget gaming laptop?

We know that Rs 114,000 isn’t really a small amount of money, so let’s look at what you get for the asking price.

Lenovo Legion Y520 Specifications

Display: 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS LCD
CPU: 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1050Ti 4GB
Memory: 8GB DDR4 2400MHz; Expandable up to 16GB
Storage: 128GB SSD & 1TB HDD; Expandable up to 2TB HDD & 512GB PCIe SSD
Audio: 2 x 2W Harman™ Certified Speakers with Dolby Audio™ Premium
Ports: 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C), 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI™, Audio Jack, Microphone Jack, RJ45 LAN, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
Battery: 45WHr; Expected backup of 4 hours
Weight: 2.5Kg; Dimensions: 380 x 265 x 25.8 mm

The GTX 1050Ti is definitely the most highlighted feature of the laptop. With this kind of graphics power on board, you can play almost any game at 1080p on 60fps at medium to high settings. The laptop’s display also caps out at 1080p on 60Hz, so no one is bottlenecking no one here.

Also Read: MSI GE62VR Review: A Bang for your Budget?

Even the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is a Quad Core processor which is the currently the best processor to have on a laptop right now (excluding the HK series which is pretty expensive anyway). And if you think the 8GB of RAM is holding you back, check out Linus’s video below.

This laptop even has an SSD and HDD configuration, which is nice as well. The 2.5Kg of weight is also pretty acceptable, for a gaming laptop, obviously. The only bad things I can think of is tiny, ever so small 45Whr battery, which coupled with hardware like those will disappoint most of us.

[socialpoll id=”2486322″]

Coolpad Cool Play 6 with 6 GB RAM and 4060 mAh battery launched in Nepal

GadgetByte

-

February 8, 2018

0

Coolpad Cool Play 6 with 6 GB RAM and 4060 mAh battery launched in Nepal

After several months of wait, Coolpad Nepal has finally launched the Coolpad Cool Play 6 in Nepal. Jaima Intercontinental, the authorized distributor of Coolpad smartphones in Nepal, has brought the device here targeting the one-year anniversary of Coolpad’s arrival in Nepal. And it has been a great year for Coolpad, not just in Nepal, but in the world as well. The company has earned several accolades internationally and has also invested in the development of Artificial Intelligence.

Now, talking about the Coolpad Cool Play 6, the smartphone is targeted towards gamers. The device has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor with 1.8 GHz clock speed. This processor is supported by 6 GB of RAM and Adreno 510 GPU. The performance side is further aided by Android v7.1.1 Nougat with Coolpad’s Journey UI on top. The interested buyers might be happy with the news that Coolpad has already assured Android v8.0 Oreo software upgrade for its users.

Looks wise, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 shares its similarities with the Cool Play 1. It has a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display which lights up via the huge 4,060 mAh battery. This battery, according to Coolpad, provides 300 hours of standby time. It is charged via a reversible Type-C connector. It, however, lacks any fast charging capability.

In the camera department, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 is equipped with dual 13-megapixel rear-facing cameras with f/2.0 aperture. These cameras are able to capture 4K videos @30fps. At the front sits an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. For storage purpose, users get 64 GB of onboard memory on the Cool Play 6.

The Coolpad Cool Play 6 has been competitively priced at Rs. 31,996. It will now go up against some of the impressive mid-range devices right now. Stay tuned to GadgetByte Nepal as we will be coming up with more contents on this smartphone!

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Specifications:

5.5-inch full HD display (1080 x 1980 pixels)
Android 7.1.1 Marshmallow with Journey UI (Planned upgrade to Android Oreo)
64GB ROM (expandable)
6GB RAM
13 MP Dual Rear-facing Camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, 6P Lens, 4K Video Recording
8 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 64-bit SoC
Octa-core CPU(4x ARM Cortex A72 & x ARM Cortex A53)
Adreno 510 GPU
Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted)
USB Type-C connectivity
Non-removable 4,060 mAh battery

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Price in Nepal: Rs. 31,996

Samsung Galaxy J2 4G launched in Nepal

GadgetByte

-

February 8, 2018

0

Samsung’s J-series of smartphones have been quite a hit. From entry-level Samsung Galaxy J1 to a fancy mid-ranger like the Galaxy J7 Pro, Samsung has got all covered. Now to add one more smartphone in the J-series lineup, Samsung has brought the entry-level Samsung Galaxy J2 4G in Nepal. This smartphone is also recognized as the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017).

With 4G attached to its name, the smartphone cues for the 4G LTE capability. It has been more than a year 4G LTE services commenced in Nepal. With the start of 4G services, the encroachment of internet has now increased more than ever. And the launch of the Samsung Galaxy J2 4G in Nepal hints for the attention of Samsung to provide 4G smartphone at an affordable price.

Mr. Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Head – HHP Division “We at Samsung are committed to empowering our customers with the best-in-class and innovative technology across price segments. Samsung Galaxy J2 4G edition, our entry-level smartphone, has been specially made keeping in mind the Nepalese consumer’s sensibilities to make 4G accessible and relevant for all”.

Galaxy J2 4G edition comes with a 4.7-inch qHD Super AMOLED display. With the Super AMOLED display, the user can experience vibrant colors with deeper blacks, brighter whites, and impressive color saturation.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

On the optics side, the smartphone packs a 5MP camera at the back. The rear camera comes with an aperture of f/2.2 and possesses an LED flash at its proximity. On the front, there is a 2MP camera to take of things while video calling or taking selfies.

Under the shelf, there is an Exynos 3475 chipset to power the device. This Quad-core chipset comes coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy J2 4G boots on Android Nougat out of the box. And to fuel the device, the smartphone features 2000mAh battery under the hood.

Samsung Galaxy J2 4G (Samsung Galaxy J2 2017) Specifications

4.7-inch qHD AMOLED display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Exynos 3475 processor
1GB RAM, 8GB Internal Storage, expandable (up to 256GB) via micro SD slot
Android Nougat (v7.0)
Dual SIM (micro + micro) with 4G LTE
5MP rear camera, f/2.2 Aperture, LED flash
2MP front camera, f/2.2 Aperture
2,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy J2 4G (Samsung Galaxy J2 2017) Price in Nepal

Price: Rs. 10,690 [Last updated on: June 3, 2019]

The smartphone is priced at Rs. 11,290. At this price, the Galaxy J2 4G is not the most affordable 4G handset in Nepal. So the device could suffer a strong competition from other smartphone brands. At the similar price, Colors S11 and Nokia 2 could fancy more fans over the J2 4G since the Colors S11 comes with tall 5.2 inch HD display, 3GB of RAM, and dual-selfie camera, whereas the Nokia 2 is a power packed device that comes with 5-inch HD display and whopping 4100mAh battery. And both of them are 4G enabled device.

[socialpoll id=”2486227″]

LG to stop selling smartphones in China

Featured
LG

GadgetByte

-

February 7, 2018

0

LG has been struggling in the mobile business, no surprises there. They sold exactly 13.9 million smartphones in 2017, which does seem like a big number but they have yet to turn in a profit. According to their financial reports, the last time there mobile division actually made a profit was in 1Q17 in a span of 11 quarters.

They didn’t even launch any smartphone in China last year. And this year, we get an official confirmation why. The main reason behind it was the market saturation and competition from the local players from China. The last smartphone that LG launched was the G5 SE, and that was back in May of 2016.

LG mobile phone business has quit China

Bringing numbers into context, the Korean manufacturer sold a total of 160,000 units in China in 2016 out of a total 480 million total shipped in the region. Although only the smartphones business will be leaving the Chinese market, the rest of their electronic business will continue as usual.

Bluetooth Speakers

JBL Go Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker

2. Powerbank (For the Always Online partner)

Mi Powerbank 2:

Anker Powercore +:

Powerbank SLIM by Allocacoc:

3. Smart-band (For the Gym/Health Conscious Enthusiast)

Mi Band 2:

Mi AmazFit:

4. Earphones

JBL T210

OnePlus Bullets V2

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

5. VR Box

Samsung Gear VR

Mi VR

6. Electric lamps

Heng balance lamp

Xiaomi Philip lamp (second generation)

Gadgets listed:

Lava R3 Specifications

Lava R3 Price in Nepal

Design

Performance

The Uphill Test

Battery

Experience

App Integration

Warranty and Customer Service

Conclusion

Nokia 7 Plus specifications (Rumored)

Nokia 7 Plus Expected Price and Launch Date

UMIDIGI S2 Pro Specifications

UMIDIGI S2 Pro Price in Nepal: Rs. 54,900

Lenovo Legion Y520 Specifications

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Specifications:

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Price in Nepal: Rs. 31,996

Samsung Galaxy J2 4G (Samsung Galaxy J2 2017) Specifications

Samsung Galaxy J2 4G (Samsung Galaxy J2 2017) Price in Nepal