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Microsoft Surface 3 unveiled at $499

Yural Maskey

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March 31, 2015

Microsoft has announced a cheaper version of the Surface 3 pro— the Surface 3, which is priced at $499 ( roughly NRs. 50,000). The Surface 3 includes a free year of Office 365 and 1TB of OneDrive storage. It will launch in a total of 26 markets by May 7.

The Surface 3 runs the full version of Windows rather than the RT version, which isn’t capable of running full Windows apps. The Surface 3 is the thinnest Surface yet at 8.6milli meters, and has a 10.8 inches Clear Type Full HD Plus Display with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
The Surface 3 is powered by an Intel Atom x7 processor and has either 2GB/64GB or 4GB/128GB of storage, supports microSD cards, an integrated kickstand, the Surface pen, a mini DisplayPort, a USB 3.0 port, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, a 3.5 Mega-pixel front-facing camera and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. According to Microsoft, The Surface 3 will give a battery life of 10 hours. The Surface 3 has a snap-on keyboard that can be used to make it work as a laptop.

Microsoft reveals list of Lumia phones eligible for Windows 10

Yural Maskey

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March 28, 2015

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Microsoft reveals list of Lumia phones eligible for Windows 10

On February 12th, Microsoft sent out the first build of Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones like Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830. The list of phones was very limited at that time. But, now Microsoft has announced the next wave of Lumia smartphones that will receive the Windows 10 Technical Preview. The list are as follows:

Lumia 1020	Lumia 1320	Lumia 1520	Lumia 520	Lumia 525
Lumia 526	Lumia 530	Lumia 530 Dual Sim	Lumia 535	Lumia 620
Lumia 625	Lumia 630	Lumia 630 Dual Sim	Lumia 635	Lumia 636
Lumia 638	Lumia 720	Lumia 730	Lumia ICON	Lumia 735
Lumia 810	Lumia 820	Lumia 822	Lumia 830	Lumia 920
Lumia 925	Lumia 928	Microsoft Lumia 430	Microsoft Lumia 435	Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM DTV	Microsoft Lumia 532	Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM	Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM	Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

Windows Insider manager Gabriel Aul said that during the testing, if any device-specific bug is found, then the device might be pulled out of the list. Also, if any device is not added to the list due to bugs, the next preview build will have it fixed. More details on the Windows 10 build for phones for Windows Insiders are available at Microsoft’s Windows Blog.

Allied Trade Link launches Titanium S25 Klick in Nepal

Karbonn

Yural Maskey

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March 27, 2015

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Allied Trade Link launches Titanium S25 Klick in Nepal

Allied Trade Link, the authorized distributor Karbonn smartphones in Nepal, unveils their latest mid-range phone Titanium S25 Klick in Nepal. The phone is priced at Rs.14,229/- and is available for purchase in the nearest outlet of Karbonn across the country.

Karbonn Titanium S25 Klick |The Specs:

SIM	Dual (micro SIM); 3G enabled
DISPLAY	5’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 720*1280 pixels
MEMORY	8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 64 GB
RAM	1 GB
PROCESSOR	1.3 Ghz quadcore processor
BACK CAMERA	13 MP with Auto focus and LED flash
FRONTCAMERA	5 MP
OS	Android v4.4.2 Kitkat
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP
BATTERY	Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery (non-replaceable)
PRICE	Rs.14,229/-

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Last month, Allied tradelink launched 2 new affordable Android smartphones- Titanium S12 Delite and Titanium S5 ultra. The Titanium S12 Delite has a 4.3-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of upgradable storage, 5MP camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 1600 mAh battery. It is priced at Rs.8159.
The Titanium S5 Ultra comes with a 5-inch (540×960 pixels) qHD IPS display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of expandable storage, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP front-facing camera and a 1600 mAh battery. The phone is priced at Rs.12749.

Moreover, Allied Tradelink also launched Google Powered Android One phone named Sparkle V in Nepal for Rs.11,890.

3 Reasons Why Nepalese Should not Invest in Smartwatch yet

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Yural Maskey

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March 26, 2015

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3 Reasons Why Nepalese Should not Invest in Smartwatch yet

Many manufacturers have been announcing their smartwatch lately, and many of us might be thinking of getting one– including me. But, I thought about it for a while and made a conclusion that it’s not a right time to invest on a smartwatch. Here are the top 3 reasons why you should not think of getting it right now:

1. Pricing and Availability:

Apart from Samsung, you don’t see any smart watch being sold officially here in Nepal. There is no Google store or the Apple Store in Nepal, Pebbles are hard to find in the retail stores, Samsung galaxy Gear watch are just not worth it yet, and even if you get good looking smartwatch like the LG G Watch or the Moto 360, you will need to pay a lot more as it is very rare. So, it’s better to wait until the price gets right and is made available officially.

2. Compatibility issues:

Most of the Android smartwatch need to have a smartphone that runs on Android Kitkat 4.4.2 or higher. As far as iWatch is concerned, you need an iPhone 5 or better. Then how about Gear?? Opps! you need a Samsung Smartphone first! Since there are lot of users in Nepal still using Jelly Bean or lower, smartwatch might not just for you yet.

3. Battery Life

The maximum battery life a smartwatch can give you is around 24 hrs (except Pebbles), which means you need to charge it at the end of everyday. I checked the load shedding schedule of my group and out of seven days in a week, there is a power cut on three days (at night). So, when i come home after work at night, i won’t be able to charge my smartwatch everyday, or even if i do, by waking up late night, it ‘s too annoying to say the least.

So, i suggest you not to rush right now. The smartwatch market is just evolving, and I’m sure there will be better offerings in the future. With the competition provided by other companies, smartphone price will get cheaper as well as better.

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Get Free back cover, 8 GB card and 8% discount on Karbonn Sparkle V

Karbonn

Yural Maskey

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March 26, 2015

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Get Free back cover, 8 GB card and 8% discount on Karbonn Sparkle V

Allied Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Karbonn mobiles, is offering 8% discount on the purchase of Google Powered Android One phone-“Sparkle V“. Moreover, you also get an extra back cover and 8 GB Micro SD card for free.

	Karbonn Sparkle V Price in Nepal
Previous Price	Rs.11,899
Dated Price	Rs. 10,947 with FREE Back cover & 8GB mem card

Specswise, the Sparkle V is powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chipset with 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and Mali 400 MP GPU, and sports a 4.5 inch 480P screen. It comes with 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card slot.

In terms of camera, the device features an 5 MP main unit and a 2 MP front shooter. In terms of connectivity, the phone has Dual SIM functionality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS. There is 1700 mAh battery destined to give you a talk time of upto 8 hrs. The handset weighs only 107gms. The best thing about buying a Sparkle V, however, is guaranteed Lollipop update.

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Minimum Requirements to run Windows 10

Windows

Yural Maskey

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March 25, 2015

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Although there has not been official release date of Windows 10, Microsoft, however, has revealed the minimum system requirements needed to run their upcoming operating system (Both PC and Smartphone). Basically, if you are able to run Windows 8 and 8.1, then you should be able to install the Windows 10, however the performance on how it runs is still yet to be known.

Requirements for Device with 8-inch display and up:

	Windows 10 32 Bit	Windows 10 64 Bit
CPU	1 GHz faster with support for PAE, NX and SSE2	1 GHz faster with support for PAE, NX and SSE2
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
HDD	16 GB	16 GB
GPU	Microsoft DirectX 9 support with WDDM Driver	Microsoft DirectX 9 support with WDDM Driver

Requirements for Device with less than 8-inch display ( Windows Mobile):

	Windows 10 for Mobile
CPU	QualComm/ Intel
RAM	512MB
INTERNAL STORAGE	4 GB

Last week, Microsoft announced that they will be providing free upgrade to their latest upcoming Windows 10 OS even if you using a pirated Windows 7 or a Windows 8/8.1 right now. Read more here.

Panasonic Eluga S with 5MP Selfie-camera launched in Nepal

Panasonic

Yural Maskey

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March 25, 2015

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Panasonic Eluga S with 5MP Selfie-camera launched in Nepal

Allied Trade Link, the authorized distributor of Panasonic as well as Karbonn phones in Nepal, unveils their latest mid-range phone Eluga S in Nepal. The phone is priced at Rs.19,649 and is available for purchase in the nearest outlet of Panasonic across the country.

Panasonic Eluga S|The Specs:

SIM	Dual (micro SIM); 3G enabled
DISPLAY	5’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 720*1280 pixels
MEMORY	8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 64 GB
RAM	1 GB
PROCESSOR	1.4 Ghz True-octa core processor
BACK CAMERA	8 MP with Auto focus and LED flash
FRONTCAMERA	5 MP
OS	Android v4.4.2 Kitkat with Fit Home UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP
BATTERY	Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery (non-replaceable)
BATTERY LIFE	90 hours of standby time and 2.5 hours of 3G talk time
PRICE	Rs.19,649/-

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Last month, Allied Tradelink launched 2 mid-range smartphones- P55 and Eluga I in Nepal. Panasonic P55, priced at Rs. 15,100, features a 5.5 inch HD screen, MediaTek quad core MT6589 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage with microSD card upto 32GB, 8 mega pixel primary camera, 2 mega pixel front camera and a 2500 mAh battery.Panasonic Eluga I, priced at Rs. 15,725, features a 5 inch HD screen, MediaTek quad core MT6582 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage with microSD card upto 32GB, 8 mega pixel primary camera, 2 mega pixel front camera and a 2000 mAh battery.

Are you buying a fake Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal?

Yural Maskey

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March 25, 2015

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Are you buying a fake Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal?

Mobiland Electronics Pvt. Ltd. started selling the Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal online since the start of 2015, but last month some Xiaomi buyers received fake non-genuine sets. However, Mobiland Electronics reacted quickly and posted on their official Facebook page about receiving few non- genuine sets from their importer and promised their customer to replace it if found so.

Mobiland Electronics, so far have launched 4 new products- Redmi 1s, Redmi Note, mi3 and mi4. These products are currently being sold through their eCommerce website.

The easiest way to know whether a Xiaomi phone is fake or not is by installing the app called MI Identification. After installing the app, open it and click on the “Manually Set the operation mode” and select the performance mode. Now the identification process will start on your phone and you will see the results on the next page. If you see the green page then the device is genuine and if you see the red or orange page that means you are using the fake product. To know more about the device tap on the “Detailed configuration” button and check out the all the hardware detail of your device.

To know more, you can visit Xiaomi official thread here in this link. The thread will serve as a guide for you to identify whether your set is a genuine one or a fake one.

Intex Aqua Star II unveiled in Nepal

Intex

Yural Maskey

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March 24, 2015

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Indian smartphone brand Intex Mobiles has launched a new budget phone–Intex Aqua Star II (8GB)in Nepal for Rs.12,999. The phone comes in four colours: white, black, blue and grey. The phone is now available from different Intex outlets all across Nepal.

Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, head of mobile business, Intex Technologies, said on the launch, “Intex is known for innovation and we are pleased to announce our newest offering, Intex Aqua Star II. The smartphone boasts of distinguished sensor technology, 1.2GHz quad-core processor and an 8MP camera amid other features that makes it a device that rightly stands for the youth of the nation.”

***Intex Aqua Star II launched in Nepal***

KEY SPECS OF INTEX AQUA STAR II

– 5 inch IPS screen
– Resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
– Chipset: Mediatek MT6589
– 1.2GHz Quad Core Cortex A7 processor
– 1GB of RAM
– 8GB of internal storage
– MicroSD card slot up to 32GB
– 8MP rear camera with LED flash
– 5MP front camera
– Android Kitkat 4.4.2
– Connectivity: WI-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS with GLONASS
– Dual SIM (SIM1-3G, SIM 2-2G)
– 2000 mAh Removable battery

The main highlight of this phone is a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. However, the phone has a lower resolution screen which can be a major let down for potential customers. There are other smartphones with a better screen in this price range, notable the Huawei Honor Holly and Xiaomi Redmi 1s. Intex Aqua Star II runs KitKat 4.4.2 which is kind of outdated, but there are other smartphones in the sub -15K margin running Android Lollipop.

HTC one M9 price in Nepal

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Yural Maskey

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March 22, 2015

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HTC one M9 price in Nepal

HTC One M9, the flagship smartphone from HTC, was unveiled at MWC last year in Barcelona. The phone was launched in Taiwan for TWD 21,900 (approximately Rs.69,500). Since there is no official distributor of HTC smartphones in Nepal, the prices of HTC products are market dependent. The cheapest price for the HTC one M9 in Nepal is Rs. 50,000.

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The HTC One M9 features a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super LCD3 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection. It runs on Android 5.0 layered with latest sense UI 7 out of the box. It is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 810 64-bit chipset, Adreno 430 GPU and 3GB of RAM.

HTC one M9 now include a 20-megapixel rear camera with sapphire cover lens and there is a UltraPixel 4- mega pixel front-facing shooter for video chat and selfies. It comes with 32GB of internal storage and micoSD expansion slot that will support up to 128GB microSD cards. There is a non-removable 2,840 mAh battery which company says will provide up to 25 hours of talk time. The HTC one M9 still features an all-aluminum body and has front facing dual Speaker with Boom Sound.

For connectivity, the HTC One M9 comes with

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1 A2DP
A-GPS with GLONASS
NFC
Infrared Port
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3.0 TV-out), USB Host
Nano-SIM with LTE

Since, there is no official distributor of HTC smartphones in Nepal, HTC one M9 price in Nepal is different than other countries. We expect HTC to launch their flagship phone of 2016–The HTC One M10, which would likely reduce the price of One M9.