ASUS launched a bunch of gaming laptops as usual at the CES 2021, and now, a bunch of them are making their way to the shelves but with limited stocks. AMD’s Ryzen 5000H gaming processors power these beefier gaming laptops along with NVIDIA’s RTX 30-series mobile GPUs.
So, the new ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is no exception as it is a powerful gaming laptop, and it is now available on Amazon for pre-orders. Apart from the configurable CPU and GPU, the laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1080) 300Hz screen that needs all that processing power is necessary to keep it running, while the display also happens to cover 100% of the sRGB spectrum.
A QHD (2,560 x 1440) panel is also there. A refresh rate of 165Hz is available and it covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Users of the laptop can add up to 64GB of RAM to the Strix Scar 15, along with 2TB of storage via an NVMe SSD. Running both SSDs in the RAID 0 configuration for extra performance is also a possibility.
The connectivity options available to the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port that can output video and charge the laptop, three USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, and one HDMI 2.0b port. Its quad-speaker array is Dolby Atmos-certified.
Here’s laptop specs you can buy currently:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost
Latest 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Processor (16M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz)
165Hz 3ms 15.6” Quad HD 2560 x 1440 IPS-Type Display
16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Windows 10 Home
ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system with Thermal Grizzly Liquid Metal Thermal Compound
Opti-mechanical per-key RGB keyboard
Wi-Fi 6 with RangeBoost & Bluetooth 5.0 | ROG Keystone II | ROG Easy Upgrade Design
So after the launch of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max last week in India, as well as globally the hype for this device, has already surpassed the one for Mi 10i 5G that is clearly the future of 5G devices in India. Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is a dual-4G device launched at the starting price of Rs.18,999 for the 6GB + 64GB variant and Rs.21,999 for the top 8GB + 128GB variant, whereas, the Mi 10i 5G starts at Rs.21,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and the top variant costs Rs.23,999 (8+128 GB).
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Now the interesting part is both the devices are equipped with a 108MP main camera sensor and both have a 120Hz display refresh rate. There are even a few more aspects where both the devices find common specs but there are also few more specs and features on both that differ. So we are going to make a one-on-one specs comparison between both the devices and let’s see which one matches the expectations of your dream smartphone at the end.
Mi 10i 5G
Display
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max offers a 6.67-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 1,080×2,400 pixels. Mi 10i 5G features a screen of the same size and same pixels and resolutions, even both have the super AMOLED. Both devices offer the same refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Processor
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (octa-core). On the other hand, Mi 10i 5G is run by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset (octa-core). So let’s put it in layman’s words, the Snapdragon 732G is pretty good but Snapdragon 750G 5G is still a better mobile processor, both performance and consistency-wise.
In terms of optics, both the smartphone are again very similar. Both of them offer a quad-camera setup on the backside of the device. Redmi Note 10 Pro Max offers a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP super-macro sensor, and a 2MP depth camera lens.
Mi 10i 5G gives you the same 108-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-camera macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s only a minute difference that comes in the macro lens of the device. This macro camera helps you in taking the snap of objects which are very close to the lens. Apart from this, both of the smartphones have the same selfie camera of 16 MP.
Battery and Fast Charging
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max draws energy from a 5020mAH battery cell and is paired with a 33W of fast charging support. The Mi 10i is fueled up with a smaller 4820mAh Battery cell. It is paired with a 33W Fast Charging support.
Price
The three variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max offers the following three storage variants: Click Here
6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage: Rs. 18,999
6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage: Rs. 19,999
8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage: Rs. 21,999
Mi 10i features the same three storage variants with a bit higher prices:
6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage: Rs. 20,999
6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage: Rs. 21,999
8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage: Rs. 23,999
Our Thoughts
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Mi 10i 5G has very similar features. Even their prices are not much different. Still, if we dive deep into specifications, we see Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a slightly better camera due to a better macro lens. Also, it offers a better battery backup when compared to Mi 10i 5G. This tells that the Redmi’s smartphone is better in terms of both the camera and battery.
In terms of processor, the Mi 10i 5G is served with a better chipset as said before. This is the only factor that pushes us to see the Mi device as it also comes with a 5G support. Also, all three variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max come at a lower price when compared to Mi 10i. Thus, by mapping all the factors in, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a slight edge over the Mi 10i.
Novak Djokovic has now beaten Roger Federer’s record of holding the ATP Men’s World number 1 ranking for 310 weeks, entering his 311th week at the top of the charts. The Serbian superstar will be completing 6 years at the top of the rankings next week when he reaches 312 weeks as the number 1 tennis player in the world.
“This is one of my two biggest professional goals,” Djokovic said last year. “To reach the record of, (and) surpass Roger’s record for longest No. 1 and win as many (Grand) Slams as possible.”
“Whether I think about winning more slams and breaking records? Of course, I do,” the Serbian said after his Australian Open triumph.
Novak Djokovic won a record 9th Australian Open. Image Credits: Eurosport
“And most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed at majors, trying to win more major trophies.”
The player has won 18 Grand Slam titles, and despite staying at the top of the rankings for so long, lags behind Federer and Nadal who share 20 titles each. His 18th Grand Slam title was the Australian Open that Djokovic won last month, and according to the man himself, the numbers will only get higher.
“It really excites me to walk the path of legends and giants of this sport,” said Djokovic, in a statement released by the ATP.
“To know that I earned my place among them by following my childhood dream is a beautiful confirmation that when you do things out of love and passion, everything is possible.”
Despite being 39 years old, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been one of the best strikers in Europe this season, and has been one of the main reasons behind AC Milan’s title challenge this season.
The Swedish striker has scored 14 times in the league this season, and up until one point was ahead of the rest of the league in the race for the Golden Boot. However, he is currently out injured for a couple of weeks with a groin injury.
But that said, the player is being linked with a return to the Swedish national team next week. Zlatan retired from international competition in 2016, playing his last game for the Swedish national team in Euro 2016 against Belgium. He is Sweden’s all time highest goalscorer, having netted 62 times for his country.
Alongside his sensational striking abilities, Zlatan is also a very efficient leader and could be essential in getting Sweden to the next level in terms of international competition. While it won’t be a very long return to the national team considering he turns 40 soon, any team that has the player right now has the potential to improve almost instantly due to his unbelievable motivational skills.
Sweden head coach Janne Andersson has reportedly held talks with Zlatan regarding a return to the national team.
‘When Zlatan opened up for games in the national team, it felt natural and important to meet and discuss this as soon as possible,’ Andersson said when asked about their chat.
The second leg Round of 16 clash between RB Leipzig and Liverpool in the Champions League will also be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest after Leipzig had to decline travelling to Anfield for Liverpool’s home leg.
This is due to the coronavirus protocols that state that the German club will have to isolate for fourteen days upon their return to the country. They have since declined travelling to England to play the second leg, and the Puskas Arena will play host to both the legs between the two teams.
German media outlet Bild reports that die Rottenbullen will have to pay UEFA £1.3 million, which is 10% of the £13 million that teams pay the organising body to enter the competition. Liverpool also paid that amount when they had to travel to Budapest to play the first leg, which deprived Leipzig of their home turf.
Leipzig’s commercial director Florian Scholz told Bild: ‘We cannot play the game in Liverpool due to the corona rules. So Liverpool had to look for a new venue.
SAINT PETERSBURG,RUSSIA,05.NOV.19 – SOCCER – UEFA Champions League, group stage, Zenit St. Petersburg vs RasenBallsport Leipzig. Image shows head coach Julian Nagelsmann (RB Leipzig). Photo: GEPA pictures/ Sven Sonntag – For editorial use only. Image is free of charge.
‘Therefore, as the visiting club, according to UEFA regulations, we are obliged to pay compensation.’
The Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, Udinese’s home ground, and stadia from Romania and Cyprus were possibilities, however circumstances prevented the selection of a different venue for the meeting between the two teams.
Liverpool go into the match with a two goal advantage and will be hoping to progress to the last eight to counterbalance their disappointing performances in the Premier League as of late.
Harry Kane was involved in all four of Tottenham’s goal against Crystal Palace, as the hosts managed to win 4-1 against Palace. Son Heung-min assisted Kane’s second goal in the match, which set a record for the most goals assisted for one another in a season. And what’s more, the season is far from over.
Elsewhere on the pitch, Gareth Bale also had a good night out, scoring two against Palace and creating great chances throughout the game, giving the opposition’s defenders barely a moment’s worth of rest when he had the ball at his feet.
39 – @HKane has been directly involved in 39 goals in 36 games in all competitions this season (23 goals and 16 assists); the most of any player for a Premier League club. Monster. pic.twitter.com/JK8B7Y4rOT
Kane now has the most number of assists in the Premier League this season, with 13 to his name. He is also joint second in the race for the Golden Boot with 16 goals this campaign. All in all, Kane’s 29 goal contributions this season is the most and is undisputed at this point.
While Tottenham might be having a tumultuous season, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have had their best season together, as well as individually. And the stats are there to show for it. In the league, Spurs are in sixth place, level on points with fellow London club West Ham United.
100 – Harry Kane's second goal of the evening was Tottenham's 100th goal in all competitions this season, becoming the second club in Europe's big-five leagues to reach that tally in 2020-21, after Bayern Munich (106). Century. pic.twitter.com/zY0CjEmuow
But they will have a chance to lift silverware for the first time in over a decade with the League Cup final against Manchester City coming up later in the season. But Mourinho will be expected to deliver the Europa League trophy at the end of the season much more than the League Cup since they are favourites in the competition.
Motorola 4K Android TV Stick hits the Indian market already. Thanks to the e-commerce platform Flipkart. The launch is a strategic partnership between both companies. Though the product is officially arrises in the country, it’s set to come for sale a few days later. Coming to that part after discussing the specs.
Hope you already know, this kind of TV Stick is capable of turning your old TV into a smart Android one, and to do that, it needs enough processing power. Motorola assigns a high-performance Cortex A53 quad-core 2GHz 64-bit processor coupled with Mali G31 MP2 – 850 MHz graphics engine. To give further support in performance there 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
#News: @Flipkart launches Motorola 4K Android TV Stick in India ● 16GB storage, high-performing Cortex A53 quad-core processor & four hotkeys of popular streaming apps ● Available on Flipkart from March 15, 2021, for Rs 3,999
The entire product name already notifying that the TV stick adds Android TV features to any ordinary television. To be exact users can enjoy the Android TV 9.0 and the others that commonly come with it. It includes Google Chromecast, Google Home, downloading necessary applications, OTT apps, etc.
Additionally, the Motorola 4K Android TV Stick can provide up to 2160p resolution output at the standard 60fps frame rate, have HDR10 and HLG video support, and lastly, Dolby Audio support, and lastly, the dual-band Wi-Fi support as well.
The new 4K TV Stick by Flipkart and Motorola will be up for sale on 15th March via Flipkart. The price tag will be Rs.3,999.
It’s been a long time since India’s number one audio brand lists its third smartwatch on its own website as well as on Amazon India. Finally, the day is here. The sale of the boAt Watch Flash smartwatch will live at 12 noon sharp on both platforms with the price tag of Rs.2,499 only. The company is providing three color options to its fans – active black, electric blue, and vivid red. The buy link is given below.
The boAt Watch Flash is coming with a 1.3-inch LCD screen. It’s the first wearable by the company coming with the round dial. On top of these, you will get touch functionality and multiple watch face options. The company is also providing three different strap colors to choose from. Those are active black, electric blue, and vivid red.
The Watch Flash is a smartwatch. The features that make it smart are the sensors to track your daily activities and 10 individual sports modes, such as running, climbing, skipping, walking, badminton, swimming, basketball, football, yoga, and cycling.
The smartwatch is providing these many modes, so, it needs to survive while a user takes it while swimming or other activities. For that, there is the IP68 sweat, water, and dust resistance.
The smart features are not finished yet. There are 24/7 automatic heart rate monitoring sensor, SpO2 blood oxygen monitor, sleep monitor, sedentary & hydration alerts, and the list going on.
The battery inside will allow you to play with all the features up to 7 days long. So, manage your calls, texts, music freely, along with keeping your eyes on the weather on the go.
FC Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez won the first league title of his coaching career in Qatar. His side Al Sadd became the champion of the Qatar Stars League trophy after beating Umm Salal in a 3-0 victory. Al Sadd is now 13 points clear at the top with just four matches remaining.
The former Spanish midfielder had already won the title with Al Sadd as a player in the 2018-19 season. He has already led his side to multiple cup trophies, mos recently the Amir Cup in December of 2020, but he was ecstatic about the league triumph, which was Al Sadd’s 15th league title in history.
Congratulations to Barça legend, Xavi Hernández, after his team was crowned Qatar Stars League champions today! pic.twitter.com/YSbDLlzd4C
Xavi Hernandez was delighted after becoming the champion. He said, “We created a new history for Al Sadd. I am happy to win the league title for the first time as a coach with Al Sadd, after winning it as a player.”
“I am happy to be in this group of players, officials, technical and medical staff. Our goal is to win all the tournaments we participate in.
“Special thanks to the fans of Al Sadd who supported the team with full force throughout the season and also in the championship match against Umm Salal. We promise them to continue working to make them happy and win more championships for the club.”- he added.
Xavi was highly linked with FC Barcelona for a long time. Some fans also want him to take the charge of the Catalan side. After this success, it will surely going to be increased for sure.
Joan Laporta has been re-elected as the Barcelona president, following the elections held for the vacant post this past weekend. The 58-year-old previously looked over things from 2003 to 2010, enjoying two spells already as Barcelona president before he was replaced in 2010.
Laporta’s first reign saw the likes of Samuel Eto’o, David Villa, Ronaldinho and Deco. He was also the man to trust Pep Guardiola with the first team, that enabled the former player to play some of the most beautiful football that the world has ever seen with Barcelona during the 2010s.
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 19: Ronaldinho of Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal with Lionel Messi during a Primera Liga match between Real Madrid and F.C. Barcelona at the Bernabeu on November 19, 2005 in Madrid, Spain.(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Moreover, he was also the man responsible for getting UNICEF as the shirt sponsor for Barcelona that football fans still remember as a fond memory.
But the challenge this time around is much more difficult, and poses a serious amount of pressure on Laporta. Barcelona are currently in a billion Euros worth of debt, and while they are doing things right on the pitch at the moment, their form has been inconsistent throughout the campaign which is something that fans will hope to see sorted out.
The club’s reputation as a whole has also taken a hit with the Barcagate scandal prompting arrests, alongside the resignation and subsequent arrest of Josep Maria Bartomeu and the members of his cabinet.
Lastly, Laporta must convince Leo Messi to stay at Barcelona to truly make the fans feel secure about things at the club.
Having a lot of experience in running the same club before, Laporta’s appointment comes as a form of hope for the Barcelona fans and the staff at the club too. While the task at hand is challenging, there is a good reason to believe that the new President will be able to sort things out for the better since Barcelona needs a leader now more than ever.
