Lava launched the Ivory S tablet for a price of Rs 12,999, but they have reduced the price now for Rs.11,999 and you get a free smart power bank that will cost around Rs.3000 in the market.
If you haven’t heard about Lava Ivory S, it’s a dual-SIM tablet (3G+2G) with voice-calling feature. It has a 7.0-inch display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. Though the screen resolution isn’t that great but it’s more than enough to read ebooks, browse web and watch Full HD movies.Under the hood, it has 1GB of RAM and Dual Core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.3GHz which is paired with a Mali 400 GPU. The performance is mediocre and fails to deliver during multi-tasking and heavy graphics demanding apps. It runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly bean and it probably wont get Android lollipop.
The IvoryS tablet comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS/ EDGE, 3G and Micro-USB. The tablet has a battery capacity of 2800mAh, which is rated to deliver up to 200 hours of standby time, and 8 hours of talk time. It also features a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling.
SHOULD YOU BUY IT?
If you already own a phone with great specs in it, Lava Ivory S is a perfect choice. It is super affordable, has a good design and performs pretty well (browsing web, watching movies, playing casual strategic games,etc). Moreover, you get a freebie-a Smart power bank of 5600 mAh capacity that you can even use to charge your phone too!
WHERE TO GET IT?
You can buy from the nearby CG Digital stores, who are the official distributors of Lava Smartphones in Nepal. Click here to know the location of their stores.
International Marketing Services Pvt .Ltd., the authorized distributor of Samsung mobiles in Nepal, launched their latest mid-range handset Galaxy Grand Prime here in Nepal. It is available for purchase here in Nepal for Rs. 19,000 ($250) at different Samsung stores. Though the retailers quote the Grand Prime price in Nepal to be Rs.20,500, one can get this handset for around Rs.19,000. [Updated Price List dated on 20 June,2015]
The new Galaxy Grand Prime sports a 5.0 inch qHD (960×540) TFT screen and comes packed with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core 64 bit processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt storage (expandable up to 32GB) and 2600 mAh battery. The Galaxy Grand Prime also features a 5 MP front facing camera which makes this device something like a dedicated “selfie” smartphone. It comes with a traditional 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 1080P video recording.
The screen isn’t the best we have seen on a phone. It only features a qHD screen (not QHD). The resolution is fairly okay but comes on its 2014! The mediocre screen could be a big deal for buyers. You can easily get phones with a better screen at this price point.
However, the 5MP camera of this phone is a well-added benefit. It has a wide-angle lens that helps you click photos with groupies.
Check out the Full specs of Galaxy Grand Prime:
DISPLAY
5 inch TFT capacitive qHD screen
Resolution 540 x 960 Pixels (220 ppi)
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Touch Wiz UI
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad Core 64 bit running at 1.2 Ghz
Adreno 306 GPU
MEMORY
ROM 8GB
RAM 1GB
Memory card microSD – Maximum 64 GB
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Portable Internet hot-spots (Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot)
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0
Supported NFC (Near Field Communication)
GPS
Micro USB 2.0
Headset /Jack 3.5 mm.
CAMERA
Rear Camera: 8 Megapixels with Flash LED, Auto focus & touch focus
Front Camera: 5 MP
BATTERY
Standard battery Li-ion 2,600 mAh
Battery Life
– Talk time 3G 17 hour
– Continuous video time 10 hour
– Music time 75 hour
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Price in Nepal
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Price in Nepal is approx Rs.19,000. The Price seems to be decent for a phone with good specs, This is also the most asked about phone in Gadgetbyte Nepal website and GadgetByte Facebook Page.
Nokia today announced their first ever Android tablet and will cost $249. This tablet will be available for purchase from January 2015. Named as the Nokia N1, this tablet offers great specs at an affordable price. You get a 7.9 inch Full HD IPS screen with 4:3 aspect ratio, Quad Core Intel Atom Z3580 processor which is a 64 bit processor running at 2.3 Ghz, 2GB DDR3 RAM,32GB built-in memory,8 megapixel rear camera with a 5 megapixel front camera.
It has a unibody Alumunium design like seen on an iPad. It runs on the latest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop with Nokia’s Z launcher on top of it. It has the standard connectivity options including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. There is a 5300mAh battery powering the device.
Nokia launches N1 Android Tablet running Lollipop
Tech Specifications:
Height: 200.7mm
Width: 138.6 mm
Depth: 6.9 mm
Design: One-piece design, Aluminum with surface anodization
Weight: 318 g
Colors: Natural Aluminum or Lava Gray
Camera:
8 MP rear-facing camera with autofocus
5 MP front-facing camera, fixed focus
1080p video recording
Buttons and connections
3.5 mm audio
Micro-USB 2.0 with a Type-C reversible connector
Display
7.9 inch (4:3)
2048×1536 resolution
Gorilla® glass 3
IPS panel with LED backlight
Fully laminated zero air-gap display
Chip
Intel® 64-bit Atom™ Processor Z3580, 2.3 GHz
Memory
LPDDR3 (800 MHz), 2 GB
Storage
eMMC 5.0, 32 GB
Graphics
PowerVR G6430, 533 MHz
Audio
High Quality Discrete Audio Codec, Wolfson
WM8958E, independent audio codec
Speakers
Two 0.5 W stereo speakers
90 dB with less than 10% total harmonic distortion (THD)
Microphone
Digital MIC Cavity resonance frequency more than 20 KHz
Huawei Device Nepal is set to launch Honor Holly: one of the affordable smartphone till date. Paying around Rs.13,500 for the Huawei Honor Holly gets you 5-inch widescreen HD LTPS display with a resolution of 720 *1280 pixels, 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor backed by 1 GB of RAM, runs on the android kitkat 4.4.2 operating system, 8MP snapper teamed up with a 2MP front-facing one and a 2,000mAh.
Most amazing part of this phone is an internal memory of 16 GB and there is also support for expandable memory such in micro SD slot. For connectivity features, we can see there are some features offered such as WiFi, GPS, and also Bluetooth.
International Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, the authorised dealer of Samsung mobiles in Nepal, recently launched the Galaxy Alpha here in Nepal for Rs.72,900 ($720). However, you can get one for as low as Rs.65,000. Unlike other Samsung phones, Galaxy Alpha has a metal bezels that make the phone more premium.
Specs and Features:
Samsung Galaxy Alpha comes with the 4.7 inches screen which is High Definition( 1280 * 720 pixels) and Super AMOLED technology which makes the screen look vivd and over saturated with Blueish tint like most of the Samsung phones does. The phone is powered with Octa Core processor of 1.8GHz Quad (Cortex A15- For High Performance) + 1.3GHz Quad (Cortex A7-for High Battery Efficiency), this device also features 2GB RAM along with 32GB of internal memory.
For connectivity, we have Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth v4.0 LE, GPS, NFC, 4G LTE and 3G. This device also comes with the 1860mAH of battery life. Loaded with Kitkat 4.4.4 Android OS, going ahead this will also release the Android L update.
This device comes with the 12MP of rear facing camera assisted by LED Flash that can record videos at 4K. There is a 2.1MP front facing camera. Galaxy Alpha is just 6.7mm of thickness and weighs only 115 grams of weight.
4.7 inches of screen size with Super AMOLED display
Allied Tradelink, the authorized distributor of Karbonn phones, launches their latest mid-range phone- Titanium S19 here in Nepal for Rs.16,999.The Titanium S19 will give variety to the users wanting to buy a phone priced around 20K margin.
Speaking at the launch event, Manish Rajbhandari, the MD of the company, said that Karbonn S19 produces good value for money experience. He also said that Android One phone from Karbonn- “Sparkle V” will be arriving shortly.
At a Glance- Karbonn Titanium S19
Karbonn Titanium S19 is a dual-SIM Android phone which sports a 5 inch IPS LCD with HD resolution at 768 *1280 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek MT6582 processor and 1GB RAM. For memory there is a 8GB built-in storage and a microSD card slot supported up to 32GB.
It is equipped with a 13MP rear camera for photography and videography & a 5MP front camera for video chat and self portrait. For connectivity, the device has 2G/3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The battery is of 2000 mAh battery. This phone currently runs on Kitkat 4.4.2.
Microsoft has officially unveiled its first smartphone without Nokia branding – Lumia 535. This smartphone will be available from November at an estimated price of 110 euros (Rs 13,600 approximately) in different countries like Bangladesh China and India. There’s no information on the Nepal pricing and release of the phone, but we expect it to be announced in December for Rs.14,000.
Updated: Microsoft Lumia 535 now available in Nepal for Rs.14975. Full Article: HERE
Lumia 535 sports a 5-inch qHD (960x540p, 220ppi) IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. It comes with 8GB internal storage and supports microSD card slots of up to 128GB for expansion. The phone has a 1905mAh battery.
Lumia 535 has a 5MP rear camera (1/4 inch sensor, f/2.4 aperture and 28mm focal length) with auto-focus and LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfie fans. It can shoot video at 848x480p resolution. The smartphone runs Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update and supports Cortana voice assistant.
In terms of connectivity, the phone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and A-GPS.Microsoft Lumia 535 will be available in cyan, bright green, bright orange, white, dark grey, and black colour options.
OUR EARLY IMPRESSIONS:
Lumia 535 looks much similar to Nokia Lumia 530 but when you look into the specs, Microsoft has finally tried to filled the gaps. The new Lumia 535 has a 5inch qHD screen, you get a camera with LED flash, 1GB of RAM so that all the games would be compatible and a 5MP selfie camera to target youngsters.
Last week Micromax Nepal launched their latest mid-range smartphone “Canvas Nitro” in Nepal for a price of Rs.21000 (However you can buy as low as Rs.19,500). Micromax Canvas Nitro offers decent specs and punches well above its weight. It features a 5 inch High Definition IPS screen, OctaCore MediaTek Cortex A7 processor with all core running at 1.7 Ghz, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB internal storage with MicroSD card support upto 32GB, 13 MP rear camera with LED flash that can take FullHD video, 5 MP front camera and a 2500 mAh battery.
The specs is really eye catching and Micromax has stepped up ahead of rivals to bring this device at such an aggressive price.
Windows 7 will no longer be able to be as a preinstalled OS in PCs. Microsoft has announced that it will no longer sell the operating system. After a look at Microsoft’s announcement in the Windows life cycle fact sheet it has been noticed that costumers will be forced to install windows 8.1.
Windows 7 to be discontinued by Microsoft
The company also state the last day for selling Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate and Professional was 31st October, but Microsoft has not given an expiry date to PCs preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional.
This table gives end of sales dates for specific Windows operating systems.
Client operating systems and updates
Date of general availability
Retail software end of sales *
End of sales for PCs with Windows preinstalled
Windows XP
December 31, 2001
June 30, 2008
October 22, 2010
Windows Vista
January 30, 2007
October 22, 2010
October 22, 2011
Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate
October 22, 2009
October 31, 2013
October 31, 2014
Windows 7 Professional
October 22, 2009
October 31, 2013
Not yet established
Windows 8
October 26, 2012
October 31, 2014
Not yet established
Windows 8.1
October 18, 2013
Not yet established
Not yet established
Table Source:Microsoft Webpage
But even if you have an unsupported version of Windows XP or Windows Vista without any service packs, Windows will continue to start and run.The company has also discontinued selling boxed retail copies of Windows 8 despite being released in 2012.
Call Mobility, the sole authorized distributor of Huawei Smartphones in Nepal, has launched 7 new products- 5 smartphone ,1 tablet and a talk Band. The products are listed below:
Huawei Ascend P7
Huawei Ascend G6
Huawei Ascend G630
Huawei Ascend G610
Huawei Ascend G525
Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth 2 (tablet)
Talk Band B1 (smartwatch)
Ascend P7 is the company’s newest flagship phone of 2014 which is priced at Rs. 53,997 here in Nepal. Looking to challenge the likes of Samsung, Sony, LG and HTC at the top end of the Android market, Huawei launched their flagship phone but sadly falls short thanks to mediocre performance and iffy software.
It features a 5 inch Full HD screen which is sharp and crisp, quad-core chipset from Chinese manufacturer HiSilicon, which isnt fast as Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM,Kitkat 4.4 with Emotion UI 3.0, 13 megapixel camera with a new Sony lens and 8 MP front camera. The Highlight of this smartphone is the Front facing camera which the company says is perfect for the SELFIES or GROUPIES, whatever you prefer to say it!
Huawei Ascend P7 is also an ultra-slim smartphone and measures only 6.5 mm thick and is made of premium glass and metal materials(not as good as the HTC one or the iPhone6 though).
Huawei Ascend P7
Ascend G6 is a plastic version of Ascend P6 and features a a 4.5 inches (540 x 960 pixels, 245 ppi) display, Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor running Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by its 2000 mAh Li-Ion Battery. In terms of storage it has 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM and storage is expandable via microSD, up to 32 GB. It also has a 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels primary camera with LED flash and a secondary 5 MP camera for video-calls. It is priced at Rs.24,194
Ascend G630 has a 5 inch 720P screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad Core Processor running at 1.2Ghz, Adreno 302 graphics, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB internal storage with microSD card support, 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, 1MP front camera and a 2000 mAh non-removable camera. It is priced at Rs.20,600
Ascend G610 sports a 5.0 inch qHD screen, Mediatek Quadcore MT6589 processor running at 1.2Ghz, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB internal storage with microSD card support, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 0.3 MP front camera and a 2150 mAh non-removable camera. It has 2 SIM slot out of which one SIM support 3G network. It is priced at Rs.20,097
Ascend G525 sports a 4.5″ IPS display with qHD resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Play MSM8225Q quad-core processor with an Adreno 203 graphics chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of onboard storage, plus a microSD slot for up to 32 s. The 5-Megapixel camera can shoots 720p video, but there’s no flash. There is a VGA camera for video calling. It has 2 SIM slot out of which one SIM support 3G network.It is priced at Rs.16,000
Huawei Ascend G525
MediaPad 7 Youth 2, an iterative refresh to last year’s MediaPad 7 Youth, features a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8x12 (Cortex-A7) processor, coupled with 1GB of RAM. For storage ,there is 4GB internal storage with MicroSD card slot that is expandable upto 32GB. It has a 3-megapixel fixed focus rear camera, and a 0.3-megapixel fixed focus front-facing camera for video chatting.It supports 3G SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, a 3.5mm jack, and A-GPS connectivity. The battery is of 4100 mAh capacity which should give enough battery life since it has a relatively low resolution and not so powerful processor. It is priced at Rs.19,999
Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth 2
Talk Band B1 is a wearable device which works as a fitness tracker watch. It has a 1.4 inch Flexible OLED display and is Dust and Water proof. It is priced at Rs.16,000
