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Lenovo Launches Moto M with 4GB RAM for $295

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Lenovo has launched the Moto M smartphone in an event in China. The phone is priced at RMB 1999 ($295) and is currently available in China only. The Moto M features a new design overhaul with all metal back and water-resistant feature.

The Moto M features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a full HD resolution and 2.5D glass. It is powered by a 2.2Ghz Octacore Mediatek CPU with Mali T860MP2 GPU. It’s the first time that we have seen Moto devices equipped with Mediatek CPU. In terms of memory, there is 4GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM with microSD support upto 128GB. The Moto M features a 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash and PDAF. The front houses an 8MP snapper.

Connectivity wise, the Moto M features a nano-SIM with 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, fingerprint scanner, WiFi b/g/n/ac, and USB 3.1. The phone is powered by a 3050mAh battery with fast charging support (5V/2A). It is running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and the UI is not stock.

Meizu M3 Note Review: Light on Price, but Strong on Design

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As brands are introducing more and more products in the mid-range segment of a smartphone, the segment has been receiving a lot of attention with an extended number of products available to the customers. The extension grew further with Meizu launching its latest midrange phone M3 Note in Nepal for Rs. 24,995. Does this phone stand out among the crowded mid-range segment? Let’s find out in this review.

DESIGN

The Meizu m3 note has a very eye appealing yet sturdy design. The phone looks premium with is metal finish at the back and is very attractive from the front with its Dinorex glass protection and a single home button which is also its fingerprint scanner. The phone just weighs 163g which is light for a 5.5” metal phone. The overall design feels brilliant and does shine in its segment.

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The Meizu M3 Note comes with an all metal back with a 13MP camera while the top and bottom remain plastic for the antenna bands. The front carries a 5.5″ screen which is protected by the Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass protecting the 5MP camera, one home button which also is a fingerprint scanner and some sensors. The sensors on m3 are Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope.

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The phone comes with a single home button and there are no back and apps buttons which we find in almost all android phones. The button can be used as the home button by physically pressing it and as a back button through gentle taps. And to top that the button is also the fingerprint scanner of the phone which is surprisingly very fast for this segment. This interesting adaptation did impress me.

DISPLAY

The m3 note comes with 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution that nets a total pixel density of 403ppi screen. The screen comes with nice viewing angles and good brightness level in the indoor environment. But visibility suffers greatly in outdoor sunlight.

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The screen comes with The Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass protecting the 5.5″ display which looks nice and enhances the front view of the phone. The protection did amaze me in the paper but on real life scenario, it did not dazzle me. Upon simple daily handling and placing the phone in a pocket with keys and coins, micro scratches were found on further detailed examination. But the screen and display package does outstand other phones is this segment.

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SOFTWARE

The phone comes with Flyme 5 OS which is based on Android Lollipop 5.1. The interface heavily reminds me of iOS. There is no app drawer and all the apps are listed on the home screen. The phone comes with very limited apps unlike other Chinese OS which are loaded huge bloatware.

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One thing regarding the Flame that took my attention is that it did not come with Google Play Store. But it did come with Hot Apps that enlisted a list of all-time favorite apps like Facebook, W­hatsApp, etc. Upon powering on the phone for the first time there was a notification of Hot Apps by default which insisted on downloading Google Play store which was a one-touch affair. The Flyme OS may not be appreciated by many users, but after getting used to it delivered a very smooth experience to me.

PERFORMANCE

The m3 note is using a Mediatek Helio P10, which embeds  a quad-core 1.8GHz Cortex-A53 and a quad-core 1.0GHz Cortex-A53 chip with a Mali-T860MP2 GPU. We tested the 32GB of storage with 3 GB RAM and performance is still decent for what one pays for the price. You would not find lag unless you use a power heavy game or app. A  Mediatek processor at this price range did not please me as you will get better phones with more capable SoCs at this price range.

CAMERA

The phone comes with a 13 MP back camera and 5 MP front shooter. The back camera comes with a dual tone camera and phase detection autofocus, but no optical image stabilization. The camera interface has quick access to flash, timer, front camera, settings and different modes like Beauty mode, Manual mode, and even a GIF mode. One can also shoot on HDR by selecting the feature through settings.

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On actual usage, the camera falls short at many instances to what it speaks in the paper. The images lacked detail and dynamic range. Certain noise crept in the shots despite different lighting condition. The phone is fine for taking pictures once in a while but would disappoint if you are someone with a high camera performance as a priority. The 5MP front camera is good for taking selfies and video calling.

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrared, USB OTG, and 4G LTE support. Sensors on the phone include Compass, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope.

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The Meizu m3 Note has a dual hybrid SIM slot, i.e. SIM+SIM/micro SD card. It supports a micro SIM and a Nano SIM with 4G. I found the call quality to be excellent.

BATTERY

The phone is powered by a 4100mAh non-removable battery.  Fast charging is not available on this device but the battery performance of the phone is remarkable. The phone easily lasts more than a day with ease. With 4100mah monster power and excellent customization, m3 note excels in its battery performance.img_1907

CONCLUSION

Meizu m3 Note outshines at some of its features and doesn’t in some. The phone overwhelms with its shimmering design and excellent battery performance, but let’s down with its camera and average performance. Overall the phone is still a good handset but in the current market flooded with similar devices, it is not difficult to find a device that delivers better value at the price.

Let’s also look around to see what other phones can one get for the money Meizu is asking for the M3 Note. Here are some of the notable alternatives to the device

Huawei GR5

Priced at Rs. 24,500, the Huawei GR5 offers a better rear camera, and feature rich fingerprint scanner, however, it’s 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM is no match for the 3GB/32GB storage of the Meizu M3 Note.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Priced at Rs. 27,999, the Redmi Note 3 Pro offers excellent performance with Snapdragon 650 Soc onboard. It also offers a good 16MP rear camera and a huge 4100mAh battery.

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Gionee S6s

Priced at Rs. 25,999, the Gionee S6s offers 8MP front snapper which is twice as good as the 5MP front snapper found on the M3 Note.

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Intex launches three new low-end budget smartphones

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Lately, we are seeing a rise in the launch of new devices in Nepal. Following that trend, Intex Nepal launched three low-end smartphones here in Nepal. The devices are an addition to the Aqua series line-up of Intex. These smartphones are a good choice for entry-level smartphone.

Intex Aqua Craze

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Intex Aqua Craze Price: Rs. 10,199

The cheapest one of the lot, the Intex Aqua Craze is a decent entry-level smartphone. It is priced at Rs. 10,199. The device sports a 5-inch IPS LCD 720 x 1280 pixels display with 294 for the PPI. Under the hood, it is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor that is clocked at 1.0 GHz. The processor is paired with 1GB RAM and Mali-T720MP2 as its GPU. The Aqua Craze runs on the older Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Camera wise, the Intex Aqua Craze houses an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and a 2-megapixel rear facing camera. The primary camera has features like Panorama, HDR, and Geo-tagging. The device has 8GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. It supports dual SIM cards. The device is backed by a 2500mAh battery.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Intex Aqua Craze:

DISPLAY 5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels IPS Display
CHIPSET MediaTek MTK6735P
CPU 1.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
GPU Mali T720MP2
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 5.1 Lollipop
INTERNAL MEMORY 8GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM 1GB
REAR CAMERA 8MP
FRONT CAMERA 2MP
SIM Dual SIM
BATTERY 2500mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE White, Grey, Gold
PRICE Rs. 10,199

 

Intex Aqua Ace Mini

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Intex Aqua Ace Mini Price: 13,499

Toned down version of the Intex Aqua Ace, the Intex Aqua Ace Mini is by no means a compromise. Priced at Rs. 13,499, the device comes with a 5-inch display Super AMOLED display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with 294PPI.

Powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor clocked at 1.0 GHz, the Intex Aqua Ace Mini is aided by Mali 400MP2 as its GPU and 2GB RAM. The device is equipped with 16GB of internal storage with an option to expand it up to 32GB via microSD card. It too runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop that can’t be updated to Marshmallow.

Talking about the camera, the Intex Aqua Ace Mini packs an 8-megapixel rear facing camera and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It is dual SIM smartphone and supports 4G connectivity, making your device future proof. All this is backed by a huge 3000mAH battery which will probably run for a couple of days because of the device’s 720p display.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Intex Aqua Ace Mini:

DISPLAY 5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels Super AMOLED Display
CHIPSET MediaTek MTK6735P
CPU 1.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
GPU Mali T400MP2
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 5.1 Lollipop
INTERNAL MEMORY 16GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM 2GB
REAR CAMERA 8MP
FRONT CAMERA 5MP
SIM Dual SIM (4G connectivity)
BATTERY 3000mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE White
PRICE Rs. 13,499

 

Intex Aqua Ace

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Intex Aqua Ace Price: 13,599

The expensive one of the bunch, the Intex Aqua Ace is priced at Rs. 13,599. It features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display with 720p resolution and 294PPI, just like the Intex Aqua Ace Mini. The device is clothed by Corning Gorilla Glass on the front and back.

A Quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor clocked at 1.3GHz powers the Intex Aqua Ace. It features 3GB RAM and Mali-T720MP2 as its GPU. Memory wise, the device has ample space as it features 16GB onboard memory that can be expanded up to 256GB through a microSD card. The Aqua Ace runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop which surely is a let off.

The device boasts a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel secondary camera for selfies. Other features include dual SIM slots and 4G connectivity. All this is powered by a non-removable 2300mAh battery.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Intex Aqua Ace:

DISPLAY 5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels Super AMOLED Display
CHIPSET MediaTek MTK6735P
CPU 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
GPU Mali T720MP2
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 5.1 Lollipop
INTERNAL MEMORY 16GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY Up to 256GB via microSD card
RAM 3GB
REAR CAMERA 13MP
FRONT CAMERA 5MP
SIM Dual SIM (4G connectivity)
BATTERY 2300mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE Black, White
PRICE Rs. 13,599

Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime Launched in Nepal

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Samsung has been releasing a lot of budget & mid-range phones in the market, the new addition to this spree is the Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime which is a slightly upgraded version of the previous  J1 Nxt launched back in March. The phone doesn’t bring much to the table as an upgraded version despite the S Bike mode and slightly upgraded hardware specs. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,390 [Latest Price: Rs. 7,990 (Last updated on: December 6, 2018)].

The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime comes with the same 4-inch 400*800 display which is a WVGA display, so for the price the screen should be justifiable. The phone is powered by an unknown processor clocked at 1.2Ghz with Cortex A7 coupled with 1GB of RAM which should be able to handle usual day to day tasks, so this phone can be a good alternative as your secondary phone as well.

Talking about Storage, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime comes with 8GB Internal Storage which can be expanded up to 32GB. Camera-wise, the phone is equipped with a 5MP Rear Camera with F2.2 Aperture lens and LED flash. There is also a VGA Front Facing Camera. Even the low-end Samsung phones are equipped with pretty proficient Rear camera producing satisfactory results considering the price. J1 Nxt Prime is also running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

Connectivity wise, it comes with Dual SIM (Micro SIM-Dual Stand-By) with 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, and GPS. Backing up this device is a 1,500mAh battery which should be enough to give the low powered device a whole day of battery backup.

Samsung J1 Nxt Prime (SM-J106F) 
Network 3G
Display 4.0” WVGA TFT
Chipset Quad Core 1.2 Cortex A7
Dimension & Weight 121.6 X 63.1 X 10.8 mm, 126 g
Camera 5MP (F2.2) + VGA (F2.4)
Memory 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM

with Micro SD (Up to 128GB)

Battery 1,500 mAh (Removable)
Sensor Accelerometer
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, BT v4.0,USB 2.0, GPS
Others S-Bike, Ultra Data Saving, Ultra Power Saving
Price Rs. 7,990 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

Xiaomi Releases Affordable Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A Smartphones

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When it comes to budget phones, no one can beat Xiaomi with their affordable yet powerful and handsome looking Redmi series. Today, Xiaomi follows the footprints of its highly successful Redmi 3 series and announces the Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 Prime smartphones with compact form factor, metal body, and an intriguingly powerful sheet of specs.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is the most affordable between the 2 phones and is priced at NRs. 14,999 in Nepal. The Redmi 4A offers 5-inch 720P display, a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, microSD support upto 128GB, 13MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP selfie snapper, Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8.0, and 3120mAh battery. The phone offers a full metal body with dual hybrid SIM 4G LTE capabilities. It lacks fingerprint scanner, dual-band WiFi ac, and NFC, but Infrared sensor is available.

Quick Specs Overview | Xiaomi Redmi 4A:

  • 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 294ppi
  • Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 (4 x 1.4 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 308 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
  • 13MP rear camera with PDAF, dual tone LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
  • 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
  • Infrared sensor, Fingerprint sensor is missing
  • Dimensions: 139.5×70.4×8.5mm;Weight: 131.5g
  • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
  • 3120mAh Non-removable battery
  • Color options: Gold and Rose Gold
  • Price of Xiaomi Redmi 4A in Nepal: Rs. 14,999/-

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The Xiaomi Redmi 4 comes in 2 variants: Standard and High end (Also known as Redmi 4 Prime). The Standard version comes with 5-inch HD display, Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, and 2GB RAM. The High-end version comes with a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor, and 3GB of RAM. Both the Standard and high-end version offers the same 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera as found in the Redmi 4A. However, the Redmi 4 comes with a fingerprint scanner, bigger 4000mAh battery, and more premium look with 2.5D curved glass up front. The Xiaomi Redmi 4 standard version is priced at US$103 (NRs. 11,000) and the premium version is priced at US$133 (NRs. 14,200).

Quick Specs Overview | Xiaomi Redmi 4:

Redmi 4 Standard Version Redmi 4 Prime (High End Version) 
5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass 5-inch Full HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass
Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 (4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor (8 x 2 GHz Cortex A53) with Adreno 506 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8 Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD) Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Dimensions: 141.3×69.6×8.9mm;
Weight: 156g
Dimensions: 141.3×69.6×8.9mm; Weight: 156g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
4100mAh battery 4100mAh battery
Colors: Silver, Grey, and Gold Colors: Silver, Grey, and Gold
Price: Not Launched (Rs. 19,999) Price: Rs. 23,499

Xiaomi Redmi 4/ Redmi 4A Launch Date in Nepal

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributors of Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal, has officially launched date of Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 Prime. The price of Redmi 4A in Nepal is Rs. 14,999 and the price of Redmi 4 Prime in Nepal is Rs. 23,499.

Samsung W2017: Flip phone with Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM that will cost you Rs. 315,363

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Yes, you read the title right. Samsung released a flip phone that is estimated to run you $2953 when it hits the market. A staggering Rs. 315,363 worth of flip phone! But the device, code-named Veyron, is not any ordinary flip phone. It packs specs a flagship phone of today would pack.

Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 in August. It was a great flip phone that was equipped with features a low-end smartphone of the present time is equipped with. It was packed with features like Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Chipset with 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow among others. However, it looks like the company isn’t stopping there.

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Yes, the specs are top-notch, but it doesn’t justify the pricing at all. The flip phone features dual displays, one on the outside and another on the inside. The display comes with an ‘Always On’ feature like Samsung’s flagship nowadays have. The display stands 4.2-inch tall. It has full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution.

And it’s not just that. The Samsung W2017 is powered by a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor that is aided by a whopping 4GB RAM. Not so ordinary now, is it? And it doesn’t stop there. The device features 64GB of onboard storage.

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Talking about the camera, the Samsung W2017 houses a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with a f/1.9 aperture with 4K video recording and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies. On the software department, the device runs on Android 6.0.1 and even features a fingerprint sensor. Other features include NFC and dual SIM with LTE. How cool is that?

The Samsung W2017 is powered by a 2,300 mAh battery that can be charged via wireless charging. The only drawback is that this device will probably be exclusive to China. However, it could be made available in other countries if there is a huge demand for the device. I should also mention that there is no Headphone jack!

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Here’s all you need to know about the Samsung W2017:

DISPLAY 4.2-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 pixels Always on Display
CHIPSET Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
CPU Quad-core processor
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
RAM 4GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 64GB
REAR FACING CAMERA 12MP with f/1.9 aperture
FRONT FACING CAMERA 5MP
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE Gold, Black
FINGERPRINT SENSOR, FAST WIRELESS CHARGING Available
BATTERY 2300mAh
PRICING $2,953 (Estimated)

 

Samsung SM-W2017, or Samsung Veyron, shows that the company will still be cashing in on the flip phone market. People, especially celebrities, are being attracted to flip phones these days for its security.

Read More: Are Flip Phones still a good choice?

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Macbook Pro 2016 up for Pre-Order in Nepal

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Macbook has a modest user base here in Nepal, and with the new MacBook Pros out, if you’ve been wondering when you could get your hands on these new beasts, then wait no longer! Generation Nxt, the official distributor of Apple products here in Nepal, has already started the Pre-Order from its different resell partners (Oliz Store, Evo Store, Sonu Mobiles, Future World) for all the five variants of the new Macbook Pro.

First off, the new MacBook Pro 2016 doesn’t offer any significant changes in terms of the design but unfortunately the glowing Apple logo is no more! But it does come with some functional changes compared to the previous generation like it has 130% better graphics, 67% brighter display, faster performance, better audio quality, most functional trackpad and most importantly now an OLED bar and Touch ID. But it lacks the most basic things like a micro USB port and an SD card reader, instead, you get 4 ThunderBolt Ports with high data transfer rate. So you might need to buy few extra micro USB to USB c adapters.

The most hyped thing about the new MacBook is obviously the OLED bar which now replaces the function keys. The functionality of this bar changes based on the application you’re using giving you quick shortcuts and other information. Apple has also integrated the 2nd gen of Butterfly keyboard for better travel while typing.

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So there are three variants of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the base version comes without the OLED touch bar, 2.0Ghz processor, 256GB SSD, the second variant comes with an OLED bar and Touch ID, 2.9GHz processor, and 256GB SSD, and the highest variant comes with the OLED bar and Touch ID, 2.9GHz Processor and 512GB SSD. All the three variants come with Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Apple has discontinued the MacBook Air lineup cause these 13inch laptops are just that light and portable.

Coming to the bigger 15-inch MacBook pros, there are two versions and both versions come with the OLED bar and Touch ID. The base version comes with 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 256GB PCIe-based SSD and Radeon Pro 450 with 2GB memory, and the maxed out version comes with 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 512GB PCIe-based SSD, and Radeon Pro 455 with 2GB memory. And now the can handle two 5K displays simultaneously.

13-inch MacBook Pro Specifications and Price in Nepal:

13.3-inch (2560×1600 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display, 227 PPI, 500 nits brightness 13.3-inch (2560×1600 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display, 227 PPI, 500 nits brightness 13.3-inch (2560×1600 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display, 227 PPI, 500 nits brightness
2.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
8GB 1866MHz memory 8GB 2133MHz memory 8GB 2133MHz memory
256GB PCIe-based SSD 256GB PCIe-based SSD 512GB PCIe-based SSD
Intel Iris Graphics 540 Intel Iris Graphics 550 Intel Iris Graphics 550
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports Four Thunderbolt 3 ports Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
No Touch Bar and Touch ID Touch Bar and Touch ID

Touch Bar and Touch ID

 Rs. 1,81,500  Rs. 2,17,800  Rs. 2,42,000

15-inch MacBook Pro Specifications and Price in Nepal:

15.4-inch (2880×1800 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display, 220 PPI, 500 nits brightness 15.4-inch (2880×1800 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display, 220 PPI, 500 nits brightness
  • 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
  • 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
  • Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
  • Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
  • 16GB 2133MHz memory
  • 16GB 2133MHz memory
  • 256GB PCIe-based SSD1
  • 512GB PCIe-based SSD1
  • Radeon Pro 450 with 2GB memory
  • Radeon Pro 455 with 2GB memory
  • Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Touch Bar and Touch ID
  • Touch Bar and Touch ID
Rs. 2,90,000 Rs. 3,38,000

Qumi Q3 Plus Ultra Portable Smart Projector with Android OS Launched in Nepal

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Qumi Q3 Plus – a smart pocket-sized projector running on Android operating system, was recently launched here in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 65,000, EvoStore is currently selling the device at Rs. 59,000 as an introductory offer. The Q3 Plus redefines normal ‘screening experience’ with its various functionalities and portability.

Talking about specs, the Qumi Q3 Plus is an ultra-portable smart LED projector. It weighs just 460gm (1 pound) with its length being slightly more than a smartphone (6.9-inch). The device boasts a sleek and simplistic design.

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Despite its small size, the Qumi Q3 Plus can really pack a punch. It can project files, images and videos with HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) with a maximum supported resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This, paired with a huge 100-inch (2.6m) diagonal projection, makes everything a worthwhile experience. The projection is bright with 500 lumens and the contrast ratio of 5000:1 only adds to the amazing experience.

Under the hood, the Qumi Q3 Plus is powered by a powerful Quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz. It runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system and supports connectivity such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There also an option to cast your smartphone’s screen, and to stream online videos directly from the projector through YouTube or any other video streaming service. The device has ports for USB connectivity, microSD card slot, and HDMI cable.

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All of this is powered by a huge 8000mAh rechargeable battery that provides a playback time of up to 2 hours on the go. It has an estimated overall LED light-source lifetime of 30,000 hours. So, the Qumi Q3 Plus is not only performance packed but durable as well.

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The Qumi Q3 Plus is a powerful and durable device that comes at a price of Rs. 59,000 as an introductory offer. It looks to be a good buy if you’re looking for a projector that is worth your money.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Qumi Q3 Plus:

Weight 460gm
Brightness 500 Lumens
Contrast Ratio 5000:1
Lamp Life LED light source last up to 30,000 hours
Native Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Max. Supported Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Projection Distance 0.7 – 3.7 m
Image Size 19-inch – 100-inch (Diagonal)
Connection Ports HDMI, 3.5mm mini jack shared with audio out port), Audio-Out, 2 USB A, microSD card slot)
Wi-Fi connectivity Available
Bluetooth Connectivity Available
Noise Level 33dB
Battery 8,000mAh

Don’t forget to follow Gadgetbyte Nepal for the in-depth review of the Qumi Q3 Plus.

Huawei Mate 9 Launched: Your Note 7 replacement Has Arrived!

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As expected, Huawei has launched the successor of it’s well admired Mate 8 smartphone with a better looking, more powerful Mate 9 in an event in Munich, Germany. The Huawei Mate 9 is priced at 699 Euros (approx Rs. 83,000) and offers a 5.9-inch display, the latest Kirin 960 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Leica partnered second gen dual back camera setup.

Here’re the quick hardware specs of Huawei Mate 9: 

  • 5.9-inch Full HD display with 2.5D glass, 96% NTSC color gamut
  • Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 960 processor with Mali G71 Octa-core GPU
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Emotion UI 5.0
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD)
  • 20MP (Monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) Dual rear cameras with Leica lenses, f/2.2 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, Laser AF, OIS, 4K video recording
  • 8MP front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor (unlocks in 0.4 sec), IR blaster
  • Dimensions: 156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9mm; Weight: 190g
  • 4G VoLTE (CAT.12 600mbps), WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, USB Type C
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging (Super Charge with 5A/5V)
  • Price: 699 Euros (approx Rs. 83,000)

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The Huawei Mate 9 features an aluminum build just like its predecessor Mate 8. Huawei also borrows the dual camera setup found on the Huawei P9, but this time the monochrome sensor has been bumped up from 12MP to 20MP. There is also a new feature embedded, called the Hybrid Zoom which provides a 2x magnification.

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Performance is another area where the Mate 9 flairs when compared to Mate 8 and P9. The Mate 9 boasts Kirin 960 chipset which combines the latest Cortex A73 cores with the powerful Mali-G71 GPU. The Mali- G71 GPU has 8 cores and is designed with Vulkan and VR in mind and offers a 400% increase in graphics performance, making it essential for VR.

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Huawei remains faithful with the 1080P resolution despite the growing trend of 2K and 4K screen in flagship phones. The 1080P resolution on a 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 9 nets to 373ppi which is more than enough for anyone. The  IPS display of the Mate 9 has a high-contrast image with accurate colors (96% coverage of NTSC). mate-9-battery

Huawei Mate 9 has the same 4000mAh battery capacity as seen on the Mate 8, but with the more energy efficient processor, the company claims the phone will last for 2 days of heavy usage. It now comes with a Super Charge, a 5A charger that can fully recharge in 90 minutes.

Pricing & Availability of Huawei Mate 9 in Nepal: 

The Huawei Mate 9 should be available in Nepal in coming months. We will let you know once we get more information.

Lenovo Moto M leaked with 5,100 mAh Battery

Motorola, now under Lenovo has been going through a lot of changes lately. First the decline of Moto X Series with the introduction of the Moto Z series, and then brought new design aspects to the Moto G and Moto E lineup which is certainly not a bad thing. Based on the recent leaks, Lenovo is planning to launch a new smartphone in the mid-range section, the Moto M.

For starters, we’re finally getting a mid-range phone from Motorola to sport a metal body and to our surprise, the phone sports a fingerprint sensor on the back. Apart from that, the phone looks pretty much similar to the Moto G4 Plus but much cleaner and well built.

Moto M

Moto M will feature a 5.5inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset and will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the guaranteed update for Nougat. The phone will have two versions; 3GB/4GB RAM along with 32/64GB Internal storage respectively. The phone will also come with dedicated Micro SD card slot for memory expansion. Camera wise, Moto M will feature a 16MP rear camera along with an either 5/8MP Front Facing Camera.

The best part about the phone will certainly be its battery, as the leaks suggest, the phone will feature a massive 5,100mAh battery, which along with the aforementioned specs should give a pretty great battery life. Also, the phone will implement the Turbo Charging feature of Motorola which should juice up your device pretty quick.

Rumored Specification of Lenovo Moto M:

  • 5.5-inch(1920*1080) display
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 Chipset
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
  • Adreno 506 GPU
  • 3GB/4GB RAM
  • 32/64GB Internal Storage (Expandable)
  • 16 MP Rear Camera
  • 8/5MP Front Facing Camera
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • 5,100 mAh battery with fast charging.

As for the release date, the rumors claim the Moto M will start selling in early December.