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Micromax launches three entry-level smartphones in the Nepali market

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April 26, 2017

Micromax launches three entry-level smartphones in the Nepali market

It has been quite some time since smartphone manufacturers have started to launch each and every device in their arsenal. While doing so, they are releasing devices that are aged and have low-end specification compared to the smartphones of today. And doing so is the Indian company Micromax as they recently launched three not-so-new entry level smartphones in Nepal. The Micromax Bolt Q397, Micromax Bolt Q381, and the Micromax Bolt Q346 are almost a year old devices with some low-end specifications.

Micromax Bolt Mega Q397

The highest-end among the three, the Micromax Bolt Mega Q397 sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi). It is powered by a Quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with the clock speed of 1.4 GHz. The processor is helped by Mali 400 GPU and a meager 1GB of RAM. It runs on Android v6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. On the storage front, the device comes with 8GB of internal memory with an option to expand it up to 32GB. As far as the camera is concerned, the Micromax Bolt Mega Q397 comes with an 8-megapixel rear-facing, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Battery wise, the device houses a 2650 mAh Li-Ion battery. It doesn’t support 4G connectivity. Micromax has priced the device at Rs. 10,560. Customers get a free back cover after the purchase of the Micromax Bolt Mega Q397.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Micromax Bolt Mega Q397:

DISPLAY	5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels TFT LCD display with 267 ppi Pixel Density
CHIPSET	Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU	1.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
GPU	Mali 400
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
INTERNAL MEMORY	8GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM	1GB
REAR CAMERA	8MP
FRONT CAMERA	2MP
BATTERY	2,650mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE	Gray, White
PRICE	Rs. 10,560

Micromax Bolt Q381

The Micromax Bolt Q381 has a 5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 480 x 854 pixels (196 ppi). It runs on Spreadtrum SC7731G SoC and a Quad-core CPU that has a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. It ships with Android v5.1 Lollipop out of the box. The device features 1GB of RAM. Optics wise, the Micromax Bolt Q381 is equipped with a 5-megapixel primary camera and a VGA secondary camera. Like the Bolt Q397, the Bolt Q381 also has 8GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. Battery wise, it is powered by a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery. The Micromax Bolt Q381 is priced at Rs. 8,415.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Micromax Bolt Q381:

DISPLAY	5-inch 480 x 854 pixels IPS LCD display with 196 ppi Pixel Density
CHIPSET	Spreadtrum SC7731G
CPU	1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 5.1 Lollipop
INTERNAL MEMORY	8GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM	1GB
REAR CAMERA	5MP
FRONT CAMERA	VGA
BATTERY	2,000 mAh
PRICE	Rs. 8,415

Micromax Bolt Q346

The lowest-end of the three, the Micromax Bolt Q346 comes with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display. Underneath the hood, the device is powered by a Quad-core CPU and a MediaTek MT6735 processor with 1.3 GHz clock speed. It is aided by Mali T720 GPU and 1GB of RAM. The device runs on Android v5.0 Lollipop out of the box. It comes with 8GB of onboard storage which is in turn expandable up to 32GB. On the optics front, the Micromax Bolt Q346 has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA quality front-facing shooter. A 1,700 mAh battery backs up the device. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,380 where customers will get a back cover for free.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Micromax Bolt Q346:

DISPLAY	4.5-inch IPS LCD display
CHIPSET	MediaTek MT6735
CPU	1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
GPU	Mali T720
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 5.0 Lollipop
INTERNAL MEMORY	8GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM	1GB
REAR CAMERA	5MP
FRONT CAMERA	VGA
BATTERY	1,700 mAh
PRICE	Rs. 6,380

Expect not Two, but Three Google Pixel devices this year!

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Expect not Two, but Three Google Pixel devices this year!

When it comes to Android fans, they get to see the handful of great devices releasing in the same year. But, none the devices are as exciting as that from Google. As major OEMs already released their flagship devices for the year 2017, there are still few yet-to-be-announced devices that are worth waiting for. To name a few, they are the OnePlus 5, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, iPhone 8 and the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2. Since the successors to last year’s Google Pixel devices were certain to be announced this year, a new surprising fact has just emerged in the smartphone industry. And that is, you can now expect not two, but three Google Pixel devices this year.

Three Google Pixel Devices for the year 2017

All three Google Pixel devices will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. Recently, three Google devices with SD 835 have been added to the Android Open Source Project repository. They are codenamed: “Walleye”, “Muskie”, and “Taimen”. The first two devices are certainly the successor to last year’s Google Pixel and the Pixel XL. The another device named Taimen is rumored to have a screen larger than the Pixel XL. So, it’s likely to be a tablet than a phone. So, it could be the second iteration to the Pixel C, the first Google tablet. It won’t be out of place to mention, the rumors on the third device being a cheaper pixel is also found circulating the web. Since all the devices are powered by Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset, it is less likely to be a cheap device. Hence, my safe bet is on it being the tablet.

These Google devices are likely to be announced somewhere in late September or early October and that’s still a long way from now. Hence, there’s a very little information regarding these devices so far. The rumors claim the devices to have a design language inspired by the Galaxy S8 with the curved screens. Last year, the Google said the devices couldn’t be made waterproof because of the time constraint. So, this year Google devices are more likely to come with some water resistance. The Google Pixel devices are even rumored to have improved camera. And, yet again the phones made by Google are likely to have best cameras in a smartphone for the year 2017. HTC, the last year’s Pixel’s manufacturer, will be manufacturing this year’s devices as well. However, the design will solely be that of Google.

More to Follow. Stay Tuned.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X Launched in Nepal

Xiaomi

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April 26, 2017

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Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Xiaomi Smartphones in Nepal, has officially launched the Xiaomi Redmi 4X smartphone for Rs. 18,499. The pre-booking period starts from today and will end on 1st May. Prebookers will get a Free Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic Matte worth Rs. 999.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X: What’s Inside

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X comes with a 5inch IPS LCD display with HD resolution. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 backed by Adreno 505 GPU and coupled with 2GB RAM. This dual SIM Phone comes with 16GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 256GB (uses SIM2 slot). As far as the cameras are concerned, it sports 13MP unit on the back and 5MP unit on the front. Both the cameras are capable of shooting up to Full HD videos. The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with other essential sensors. The phone with 4100 mAh battery runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top.

Specs Highlight of the Phone:

5 Inch HD IPS LCD Display
1.4GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 435 Processor
2GB RAM With 16GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB, uses SIM2 slot)
13MP, f/2.0 PDAF Autofocus Camera With LED Flash
5MP, f/2.2 Front Camera
Dual SIM (Nano + micro); 4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.2; A-GPS; FM Radio; accelerometer; gyro; proximity; compass
Infrared Sensor
4100mAh Battery (microUSB Type B2.0)
Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Available Color: Champagne Gold and Matte Black

Verdict:

It’s great to see Mi Nepal launching Xiaomi Phones in Nepal just after a month from the international release. But it’d have been better if we could get the higher variant of the phone with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage as well. Hopefully, Vatsal Impex will bring that model too in Nepal some days in the future. Now it’s so hard to judge a phone without having our hands on it. So, we’ll surely keep you updated if the phone is worth its price or not in our future reviews.

Oppo F3 Set to Launch in Nepal

OPPO

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April 26, 2017

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Oppo F3 Plus was announced last month and we got an early hands-on of the phone where we gave a short overview of how it actually is. Now, a month after the release of the F3 Plus, Oppo is all set to launch the mini version of the phone, the Oppo F3. The selfie focused phone is now finally making it’s way to Nepal. So, if you’ve been waiting for something remarkable to up your selfie game, then mark your calendars for May 5.

Update: Oppo F3 Launched in Nepal For Rs. 35,490. Now, it has also seen a price drop of Rs. 2,500 and is available in Nepal for Rs. 32,990

The Oppo F3 comes with a full metal body with a pretty slick profile. It houses a 5.5-inch Full HD display with thin bezels and has 2.5D glass. It is protected by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which will protect the display from scratches and minor drops.

The phone is powered by an unspecified MediaTek Processor and comes coupled with 4GB of RAM. Storage wise, it comes with 64GB onboard storage which can be expanded up to 256GB using a dedicated Micro SD Card slot. It also has two separate SIM card slots.

Let’s talk about the biggest asset of the phone; it’s dual front facing camera. Since it’s titled the “selfie expert”, it houses the same dual front cameras (8MP+16MP) like in the F3 Plus. The 16MP unit has f2.0 aperture so the selfies from it come out detailed and bright. The second 8MP lens is a 120° wide angle one that lets you pack all your friends in one selfie. Hence, this selfie expert is suitable for taking selfies with the wider field of view. However, the photos taken using wide angle lens seem to have lots of grains in non-ideal lighting condition. There are options to shoot selfie time-lapse and panoramas as well. Like other Oppo phones, this too comes with beauty mode for the enhancement of the selfies. There are different options to apply filters and watermarks while taking the photo. Moreover, you can also take double exposure selfies from this phone.

Oppo F3 also comes with Solid State Fingerprint sensor which will unlock the phone even if your fingers are oily or moist. This is certainly a neat feature to have! The phone is backed up by a 3200 mAh battery which is smaller than the 4000mAh battery on the F3Plus. The phone also lacks VOOC charging capability which could have enabled the phone to supercharge.

Key Specs of Oppo F3:

5.5-inch IPS LCD display, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Octacore MediaTek Chipset (MT6750T)
4GB RAM/ 64GB internal
Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: Dual 16 MP, f/2.0 + 8 MP (120°), 1/3″ sensor size
DualSIM/microSD card slot (up to 256GB)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
3200mAh battery (No fast charging)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Color OS 3.0
Color(s) available: Gold, Black
Oppo F3 Latest Price in Nepal: Rs. 32,990

Over 25 MI products are now available in Nepal

Xiaomi

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April 25, 2017

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Over 25 MI products are now available in Nepal

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal, has been active in bringing Mi Products in Nepal one after another. With the latest release of Mi TV 4A and few other products, now more than 25 Mi products are available for purchase in Nepal. You may buy any of these Mi products from exclusive Mi showrooms (Labim Mall, Lalitpur & New Road, Kathmandu), and it’s online website xiaominepal.com.np.

New Mi Products in Nepal

Out of all those Mi products in Nepal, we already have covered about the Mi Notebook Air, Mi Wi-Fi Router 3, Mi PowerBanks, Mi Band 2 and many others. Here are few Mi Products that are new, at least to the market of Nepal:

1. Mi Qi-Cycle: Rs. 79,999

Mi Qicycle is a foldable electric cycle (with pedal assistance) that weighs 14.5KG. It has an aluminum alloy frame that is light and strong. The bike comes with 5800mAh battery capacity and runs up to around 40km on a single charge. It is powered by 250w high-speed brushes motor. The bike has a front light and a red backlight as well. It has a screen on its handlebar showing time, speed and distance traveled.

2. Mi Robot Vacuum: Rs. 54,999

Another interesting Mi product is the Mi Robot Vacuum. It has inbuilt 12 sensors that including ultrasonic radar, cliff sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer along with 3 processors for real-time mapping and positioning. Its LASER distance sensor scans the surrounding 1800 times per second and with the mapping done by itself, it cleans the room all by itself. Its main brush has an adjustable height for cleaning the uneven surfaces. The smart vacuum comes with 5200mAh battery and runs for 2.5hrs on a single charge.

3. Mi City Backpack: Rs. 4,899

If you’re after quality backpack for your 14″ laptop with water-resistant and separate compartment for keeping mobile, books, and wallet then Mi City BackPack might be the one for you. Polyester made backpack comes with padded strap and the back for the comfort while carrying it. The bag with 20L capacity can carry the loads up to 25kg. Plus, it has smooth draw cord zippers that won’t scratch your laptop while keeping inside or taking out from the backpack.

4. Mi Earphones: Rs. 999 – 4,999

Mi Nepal has launched four Mi Earphones in Nepal. These earphones range from Rs. 999 to Rs. 4,999 and here’s their brief overview:

a) Mi In-Ear Headphone Basic Matte: Rs. 999

The cheapest among these four is the Mi In-Ear Headphone that comes with Aluminium sound chamber. It has improved 3rd gen balanced damping. The earphones are comfortable to wear and sport anti-slip design.

b) Mi Capsule Earphone: Rs. 1,899

Mi Capsule Earphone is the one that comes with durable and tangle free cable. The earphone has volume control buttons as well. It is 45 degree curved for the comfort and the capsule design is also comfortable as well.

c) Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro: Rs. 3,299

If you’re after a quality headphone and have a budget to get one, then you might find Mi In-Ear headphone to be worth it. The headphones give richer music experience with dynamic and balanced armature drivers. They come with flexible and durable Kelvor cable and produce great bass.

d) Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphone: Rs. 4,999

These are the expensive ones but are totally worth it. If you love listening to music while doing your sport then this is a right one for you. The headphones give 7hours of continuous music on a single charge. Additionally, they come with IPX4 water and sweat resistance. The headphones based on Bluetooth 4.1 produce strong bass.

Price of Xiaomi Mi Products in Nepal

Here’s the updated list of available Mi Products in Nepal with their current pricing:

Mi Product Name	Price in Nepal (NRs.)
Mi Bluetooth Speaker	5,499
Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker	2,299
Mi Notebook Air 13.3	1,17,999
Mi Notebook Air 12.5	84,999
Mi Smart Scale	3,999
Mi Android TV Box	11,999
Mi WiFi Router 3	4,799
Mi Wi-Fi Amplifier	1,499
Mi Band 2	4,499
Mi City Backpack	4,899
Mi 90 point Luggage	11,499 (20″); 13,999 (24″)
Mi 90 Point Metal Luggage	54,999
Mi QiCycle	79,999
Mi Water Purifier	44,999
Mi VR Play	1,999
Mi Robot Vacuum	54,999
Mi Power Bank 10000mAh	2,499
Mi Power Bank 10000mAh V2	2,799
Mi USB Fan/Light	549/799
Mi LED Desk Lamp	5,499
Mi Selfie Stick	1,499
Mi In-Ear Headphone Basic Matte	999
Mi Capsule Earphone	1,899
Mi In-Ear Headphone Pro	3,299
Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphone	4,999

Launch Alert: Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo Now in Nepal

Lenovo

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April 25, 2017

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Launch Alert: Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo Now in Nepal

Lenovo has launched another mid-range phone is Nepal, the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo also known as the Lenovo Vibe P1 Pro. As the name suggests, the Turbo tag means the phone comes with Quick Charge 2.0 technology which is pretty impressive for a mid-range device.

The phone houses a 5.5inch Full HD display with the pixel density of 401ppi. It is protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powering the phone is the old Qualcomm MSM8939 v2 Snapdragon 616 Octa-Core Chipset whose four energy efficient cores are clocked at 1.2Ghz and the four high-performance cores are clocked at 1.6GHz. For graphical performance, it comes with Adreno 405 GPU and for multitasking, it comes with 3GB of RAM. This configuration should be enough to get through your normal day to day usage but if you want to use some demanding or heavy apps and games then you’re going to feel the devices resentment.

On the optical front, Vibe P1 Turbo comes with 13MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 aperture and PDAF. It can shoot Full HD videos at 30fps. On the front, it comes with 5MP Camera with f/2.8 aperture. Storage wise, it comes with 32GB Internal Storage and which can be expanded up to 256GB via Micro SD Card. For connectivity, it supports 802.11/ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and supports USB OTG as well. It comes with a fingerprint sensor on the front. Backing up the device is a massive 4,900mAh battery which has added some heft to the device making it 189grams. Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo comes with Quick Charge 2.0. This enables the phone to get charged from 0 to 50% in under 30 mins. It’s a great thing to have the quick charge when your phone comes with a huge battery. Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo is priced at Rs.28,000.

Verdict:

Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo is all about the battery life. It comes with a massive 4,900mAh battery to last a whole day of usage and if you somehow managed to finish the charge, you can get back on track easily with the Quick Charge. So it’s a great phone for those who wants a pretty reliable battery life.

But we cannot overlook the cons of the phone, to start with, it’s already a year old phone, it is powered by a mediocre last gen chipset and it still runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. A better alternative for this phone could be the Coolpad Cool 1, Redmi Note 4, Huawei GR5 and the Galaxy J7 Prime.

One Plus 3T Review: After 1 Months of Use

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April 25, 2017

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One Plus 3T Review: After 1 Months of Use

Gionee M6s Plus with 6GB RAM and 6,020 mAh Battery

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April 24, 2017

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Gionee M6s Plus with 6GB RAM and 6,020 mAh Battery

Gionee has recently announced a phablet which has a whole lot of beefed up specs. The new Gionee M6s Plus is the upgraded version of last years M6 Plus. The phone keeps a lot of things the same but also has few notable changes. What caught our attention was its massive 6GB of RAM and the huge 6,020mAh battery.

Gionee M6s Plus comes with 6inch AMOLED screen with Full HD display. It’s a mid-range phablet powered by Snapdragon 653 Octa-Core Chipset which is clocked at 1.9Ghz. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM which is an upgrade from 4GB of its predecessor. The phone offers two variants, one with 64GB storage and the next with 256GB. All the other specs remain the same in both variants. If the given option isn’t enough for you, then you can expand the storage via Micro SD card up to 128GB.

Talking about optics, the phone carries a 12MP camera on the back with f/1.9 aperture and on the front holds an 8MP Camera. The phone is backed up by a 6,020mAh battery, which by the looks of the specs should last for two whole days. The only major drawback of the phone is, it’s still running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The phone will go on sale from May 2nd. The 64GB variant is priced at $510 and the 256GB variant is priced at $625.

Mi Nepal teases the launch of Xiaomi Redmi 4X; Nepal launch expected soon!

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April 24, 2017

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Mi Nepal teases the launch of Xiaomi Redmi 4X; Nepal launch expected soon!

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd. is at its work right after the launch of Mi TV 4A as the company looks set to launch the Xiaomi Redmi 4X here in Nepal. The company has posted a series of teasers through Mi Nepal’s Facebook account.

Talking about the specifications, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X is a mid-range device. Underneath the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz. This Octa-core CPU is aided by 2GB or 3GB of RAM and Adreno 505 GPU. It ships with Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box with few rumors mentioning that the software could get updated to Android v7.0 Nougat.

On the display front, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X sports a 5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 720 x 1920 pixels. The display could be a let off for some as devices worth Rs. 20,000 currently feature a full HD display. Storage wise, the device comes with 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage depending on the variant. The 16GB variant is coupled with 2GB of RAM while the 32GB variant has 3GB of RAM. There is an option to expand the storage up to 128GB.

As far as the optics is concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. At the front resides a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter with f/2.2 aperture. Connectivity wise, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared port and FM Radio. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and also a gyro sensor for virtual reality.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X packs a huge non-removable 4,100 mAh Li-Po battery that has fast battery charging configuration. The battery has to be the best selling point of the device as we can expect it to last long due to its size and the fact that the device has a 720p display.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 20,000.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Redmi 4X:

DISPLAY	5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixels with 294 ppi Pixel Density
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
CPU	1.4 GHz Octa-core processor
GPU	Adreno 505
Operating System	Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow
INTERNAL MEMORY	16GB or 32GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Up to 128GB via microSD
RAM	2GB or 3GB
REAR CAMERA	13MP
FRONT CAMERA	5MP
FINGERPRINT SCANNER	Available
SIM	Dual Hybrid SIM
BATTERY	Non-Removable Li-Po 4100mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE	Champagne Gold, Cherry Pink, Mate Black
PRICE	Rs. 20,000 (expected)

Deals: Asus Zenbook 3 Gets Rs.39,000 off For Limited Period of Time

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April 24, 2017

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Deals: Asus Zenbook 3 Gets Rs.39,000 off For Limited Period of Time

Remember the Asus Zenbook 3 that was released at the CAN infotech 2017 for Rs. 2,37,500? Now the company is offering Rs. 39,000 off and is available for for Rs 1,98,500. We don’t know how long the offer is going to last, but it’s a price drop nevertheless.

The Asus Zenbook 3is the world’s lightest and thinnest laptop with an Intel core I processor right now. It has a 12.5″ IPS-Type Full HD display with 178° viewing angles encased in Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Powering the device is a core i7-7500U Kabylake processor from Intel. It’s a dual core processor with Turbo boost upto 3.5 GHz and intel HD Graphics 620. In terms of memory, it has 16 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD. 6 Cells 40 Whrs Polymer Battery is present and Asus claims it will provide up to 9 hours of battery life and supports fast charging (60% in only 49 minutes).

Just like the 12-inch MacBook, this also has only one USB-C 3.1 port and an audio jack. This might be a really futuristic thinking from Asus but we hate the lack of ports such as USB 3.0 and SD card slot. But, you do get a Mini Dock (Type C to Type A/Type C/HDMI). The best thing about this laptop is how well it’s built and how light it is. This laptop weights 910g, and it’s 11.9mm thin. That’s as thin as most smartphones these days.

Asus’s new laptop runs fairly cool and is a serious looker — all because of copper-alloy heat pipes and liquid-crystal-polymer fan. Other features include Windows 10 Pro OS, Fingerprint scanner, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 1x USB 3.1 Type C, 1.2MP Webcam, and Harman Kardon speakers.