Finally after a lot of leaks and assumptions the Red team has launched the 12 core Ryzen 9 3900 and the 6 core Ryzen 5 3500X CPUs. Based on AMD’s breakthrough architecture i.e. the Zen 2 microarchitecture which is built on TSMC’s 7nm process, these CPUs also should provide you with amazing performance like its other Ryzen 3000 brothers.
Already we got a leak of the 12 cores and 24 threads Ryzen 9 3900 which seems to be perfect as we already expected. Being the toned-down variant of AMD’s best selling Ryzen 9 3900X, this CPU has a base frequency of 3.1GHz and turbo of up to 4.3GHz.
With a huge 70 MB of total cache memory, the lower clock speeds have helped it to shave 40W off its big brother’s TDP of 105W down to 65W. This also will eventually help users to overclock their CPUs even tough being cool and drawing less power.
The Ryzen 5 3500X is another offering by AMD which was also leaked previously and the specs seem to be the same. The new Ryzen 5 3500X is 6 core & 6 threaded CPU like its brother and with 65W TDP. It has a base clock frequency of 3.6GHz and a healthy boost clock of 4.1 GHz with huge 32 MB of cache.
Unfortunately, if you have thought to use these CPUs in your PC build then you will be disappointed because these CPUs will be exclusive to OEMs only. So you can get these CPUs used in pre-built PCs or gaming systems build by OEMs exclusively.
The Ryzen 5 3500X is will be exclusive to China, while the Ryzen 9 3900 will come in pre-built devices all around the world. Also, the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X and the 3rd-gen Ryzen Threadripper processors will land in November.
Vivo’s new U10 with triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery & Snapdragon 665 makes it the best option for budget smartphone seekers
We all know Vivo to be one of the best smartphone manufacturers in the world. Vivo has made an impact in India along with its brother Oppo in recent years, competing with the likes of Xiaomi and Samsung.
Vivo and Oppo along with Samsung were dominant in the offline market, until 2019 when it made a huge impact in the online market as well. Samsung’s cost-effective M series or Oppo’s K series have grabbed a significant amount of consumers. But in this online league, they have failed against the pre-dominant Xiaomi, Realme and Honor.
This year, Vivo also stepped up the online smartphone market with the cheaper and value-for-money Z1 Pro or Z1x which are the mid-range smartphones. Now with the Vivo U10, the Chinese manufacturer is targeting the budget audiences at its price of ₹8,990.
Specifications:
6.35-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720×1544 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor
3/4GB RAM & 32/64GB inbuilt storage
Triple Rear Cameras: 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture; 8MP wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a third 2MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
An 8MP front camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie
5000mAh lithium-ion battery with 18W fast charging
We have got a unit of this latest smartphone that is making an impact on the market, so here’s our full review:
Design & Display
The design of the smartphone looks decent, though it doesn’t have a glass back yet on top of the polycarbonate back there’s a plastic costing that looks like a glass back. This adds to the style of the mobile, looks much more premium than the Samsung M10s or Realme 5 which have a polycarbonate back only.
The gradient colour of the smartphone blends with the design and the camera cut-out design to looks good. Even though carrying such a huge battery the smartphone feels light, the weight balance has been done properly. To sum up, this smartphone looks good and has a great design honestly.
Coming to the display which is 6.35-inch HD+ display is a common one in this segment and the quality of it is “just ok”. The panel is not a bright one like in Realme 5 or Samsung M10s but gets the job done, watching videos, playing games is soothing at high brightness.
One thing that has worried me is about the toughness of the display, this smartphone has no certification to be a Corning Gorilla Glass display. Testing with a tougher object got the smartphone a tiny scratch on the display which even lacks a film that comes applied after manufacturing.
So if you are planning to buy this smartphone, first get a screen guard and then use it to avoid any scratches on the screen itself. Also, use the TPU case or any kind of case while using the device because the plastic coating gets dirty while using bare hands.
Performance
What really impressed me is the performance of the device, is powered by the latest Snapdragon 665 which is a slight upgrade over the Snapdragon 660. The new chipset is based on the 11nm process making it more efficient in day-to-day tasks.
Being clocked at 2GHz makes it slower to the 660 on the CPU front but the Adreno 610 is a major upgrade over the previous Adreno 510. While gaming or using apps I felt no log and the gaming experience considering this to be a budget device is awesome.
The 3GB RAM with 32GB storage might limit your app usage so you can get the 3GB/64GB variant or the 4GB/64GB variant.
Cameras
One of the major highlights of this smartphone is the Triple Rear Camera which is a decent one. The 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture is not the best in the market but gets the job done, and also performs well in low-light conditions as well.
The photos captured produces good colours and shadows, the detailing of the pictures aren’t that great yet but they are pleasing considering this to be a budget device.
Portrait shots too are fair enough, the edge detections aren’t the most accurate like other devices in this segment. The 8MP wide-angle camera works well and does a great job while taking daylight and even night photos.
The selfies taken with the 8MP front camera is “good”, not the best out there but seems fair to its budget. The AI mode sometimes works well and sometimes just destroys the naturalness of the image. You can also capture 1080p videos at 30FPS using the rear camera.
Battery & UI experience
One of the key features of the smartphone is the massive 5000mAh battery which easily lasts for a day and a half with heavy usage and even extends 2 days of battery life with moderate usage. The 11nm SoC is an efficient one, helping to get the max battery life from the huge 5000mAh battery.
Another good thing about the device is the 18W fast charger that comes pre-included in the box which in fact is rear in this price segment. The Vivo U10 gets fully charged in about 100 minutes which is great considering it has a massive 5000mAh battery.
What really spoils the show is Vivo’s Funtouch OS which looks cartoonish according to me, it is even poor than Oppo’s ColorOS or Xiaomi’s MIUI. The unnecessary app recommendations along with sloppy icons make it even worse, especially if you are a stock Android lover. If you can manage that then this is a great budget smartphone.
Audio and Connectivity
The bottom speaker grill produces enough sound to hear music or watch a video comfortably. It has a micro-USB port which is quite common in this range and the network reception of the device is also fair enough.
It also supports dual-band WiFi and it’s working great with the 5GHz WiFi band. Both the hotspot and Bluetooth works fine.
Pros
Faster Snapdragon 665 SoC,
Massive battery,
Great design and build,
18W Fast charge support along with the charger.
Cons
Display quality is average,
Sloppy UI,
Average cameras.
Overall this is a great smartphone by Vivo, one that is made for millennials who want great battery, decent camera and a faster processor. It has its flaws but the design of it along with its key specs make this smartphone a good budget option for many.
Samsung launches new Chromebook 4 & Chromebook 4+ with Intel Celeron N4000 processor, Google Assistant and USB Type-C port
Chromebooks these days have made an impact on the laptop market and various manufacturers like HP, Acer, Asus are providing cheaper Chromebooks for a wider audience. It seems the South Korean giant is also joining the party with its Chromebook 4 series.
Budget Chromebooks are getting more and more popular these days, especially because you get a clean and minimal Chrome OS on top. Those who are more into web browsing and networking, a Chromebook might be the best choice at a budget.
With no bloatware or a heavy Windows OS, the Chromebooks has its own uniqueness and is widely preferred for children for educational purposes. Also, a budget Chromebook might be a good choice for anyone looking for a fast, scalable and portable budget laptop.
The Samsung Chromebook 4 line is a testament to what can be achieved when you’re focused on pushing the boundaries of convenience and value for computers. Given the tremendous response to the Chromebook 3, we worked hard to maintain the features our consumers loved, while still making great strides in design, performance, and user experience with the Chromebook 4 and 4+.
Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America
The Chromebook 4 line offers both hardware and software upgrades, providing new features without sacrificing the value that defines the Samsung Chromebook suite. The models are perfect for consumers looking for a portable, reliable, and cost-effective way to quickly tap into the Google experience.
Design & Display
The Samsung Chromebook 4 line offers a sleek and beautiful design, providing a seamless aesthetic and functional experience. The Chromebook 4 comes with an 11.6-inch HD (1366×768 pixels) display and weighs 1.18kg, while the Chromebook 4+ offers a larger 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080 pixels) display while remaining equally thin and weighing just 1.7kg.
Though being lightweight and sleek, these notebooks meet eight military-grade standards, measuring resistance to extreme temperature, dust, and other shocks. The Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ also feature extended battery life, lasting 12.5 and 10.5 hours, respectively.
Hardware Specifications
Both the Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ is powered by the Intel Celeron N4000 processor with Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics. It is coupled with 4GB and 6GB of LPDRR4 RAM and you get 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage options.
The Chromebook 4 line is also equipped with the latest standard in wireless connectivity with Gigabit Wi-Fi capabilities allowing you to stream high-definition content, load webpages, and transfer gigabytes of data in a matter of seconds.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, USB Type-C port, USB Type-A (v3.0) port, microSD multimedia card reader, along with a single headphone/ mic combo jack.
For the first time in this range, you get a USB-C port functionality built-in not just for power, but for high-speed data transfer, at a rate of up to 5 Gbps, you can upload your presentation files in a snap. Also, you can connect your Chromebook 4 or 4+ to a 4k monitor, or you can switch to Ultra-HD for that presentation, TV show, or game.
These laptops feature stereo speakers onboard (two 1.5W speakers), along with a 720p HD webcam and island-style keyboard.
Samsung Chromebook 4 and 4+ Product Specifications
Model Name
Samsung Chromebook 4
Samsung Chromebook 4+
Operating System
Chrome OS
Chrome OS
Processor / Chipset
Intel® Celeron® Processor N4000 (1.10 GHz up to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 Cache)
Intel® Celeron® Processor N4000 (1.10 GHz up to 2.60 GHz 4 MB L2 Cache)
Graphic
Intel® UHD Graphics 600
Intel® UHD Graphics 600
Display
11.6″ HD LED Display (1366 x 768), Anti-Reflective
15.6″ FHD LED Display (1920 x 1080), Anti-Reflective
Memory
4GB / 6 GB LPDDR4
4GB / 6 GB LPDDR4
Hard Drive
32GB / 64GB eMMC
32GB / 64GB eMMC
Colour
Platinum Titan
Platinum Titan
Multimedia
Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2) Internal Digital Mic 720p HD Camera
Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2) Internal Digital Mic 720p HD Camera
Network
Wi-Fi 5 (2×2) Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5 (2×2) Bluetooth
Ports
1 USB-C™
2 USB-C™
1 USB3.0
1 USB3.0
1 MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
1 MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
Input
Island-type keyboard Touchpad
Island-type keyboard Touchpad
Power
39 Wh
39 Wh
30 W USB-C™ Adapter
30 W USB-C™ Adapter
Dimension
11.33″ x 7.96″ x 0.66” (287.9 x 202.3 x 16.7 mm)
14.16″ x 9.64″ x 0.65″ (359.7 x 244.9 x 16.5 mm)
Weight
2.60 lbs (1.18 kg)
3.75 lbs (1.7 kg)
Security
Slim Security Slot TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Slim Security Slot TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Energy Star
Yes
Yes
Pricing & Availability
Both of the Samsung Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ come in Platinum Titan colour options, and the Samsung Chromebook 4 has been priced at $229.99 (around Rs.16,400), while the Samsung Chromebook 4+ will be available at $299.99 (around Rs.21,400).
The new Chromebook 4 series is already available to buy in the US via Best Buy and Samsung.com, no words regarding availability in other markets have been disclosed by Samsung.
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT & Radeon RX 5500 7nm Navi 14 GPUs goes official – up to 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, 6.4 Billion Transistors
The Red Team has finally launched the much-awaited Radeon RX 5500 series based on 7nm Navi GPUs. AMD had an amazing 2019 for both its CPUs and GPUs, going 7nm for all of its new products that in turn gave us an incredible performance for desktop.
AMD also showed off their RDNA architecture when they launched the RX 5700 GPUs which made its mark in the market giving a stiff competition to NVIDIA’s RTX lineup even though being priced at $349 onwards. It was expected by the company to offer something cheaper for its consumers in the coming days.
Today at its auspicious 7th October, AMD has launched the RX 5500 GPU series that is built around a new, smaller Navi GPU that will allow AMD to bring their latest Radeon technologies down to more affordable, mainstream video cards, as well as laptops for the first time.
AMD is launching the RX 5500 series based on Navi 14 in three different parts, the Radeon RX 5500 XT, the Radeon RX 5500 and the Radeon RX 5500M. The first two of them are desktop focussed budget GPUs which directly competes with NVIDIA’s GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 series.
Introducing the @AMD Radeon RX 5500 Series, powered by the advanced #RDNA architecture and designed for high-fidelity gaming at 1080p with exceptional power-efficiency, giving gamers the performance they want in the latest titles. pic.twitter.com/GV14eERH6I
The Radeon RX 5500M is focussed towards gaming laptops and this will be the first time Navi GPU will be used on a mobile platform. This new GPU series focusses on smooth 1080p gaming at a budget range.
AMD even clarifies that the RX 5500 series aims for 60 fps (frames per second) in AAA games and 90-plus fps in eSports titles at 1080p, which is still a dominant resolution for most PC gamers. For both the Radeon RX 5500 XT and Radeon RX 5500 GPUs, we will only see GPUs from OEMs with custom cooling designs and clock speeds.
Navi 14: Smaller yet powerful
The Navi 14 is a very typical slimmed-down version of AMD’s leading-edge technology that is based on RDNA architecture. In terms of die size and transistor counts, AMD has dropped about 3.9B transistors from Navi 10, which comes to 38% fewer transistors overall. This makes the die size around 158mm2, almost 37% smaller than Navi 10.
Thanks to TMSC’s 7nm process, AMD has been able to stack more transistors in a small die. Compared to Polaris 11 (used in RX 460/560), the company has increased its transistor count by 113% while only increasing the die size by 28%.
Navi 14 is a full-fat Navi GPU in terms of architecture and features like its brother RX 5700 series. The Navi 14 GPUs will support PCIe 4.0 as well as AMD’s new display processing (Radeon Display Engine) and video processing (Radeon Media Engine) blocks.
The Navi 14 can support up to 5 monitor streams, on the other hand, the video processing block remains entirely unchanged from Navi 10 and should offer the same encode and decode performance as AMD’s higher-end cards.
AMD Radeon RX 5500 Series Specifications
With the newest additions to the Radeon family, AMD is bringing its advanced RDNA gaming architecture and industry-leading 7nm process technology to legions of mainstream gamers worldwide in exciting new form factors and systems
Being powered by RDNA architecture, the Radeon RX 5500 provides up to 1.6X higher gaming performance-per-watt than current Radeon graphics cards based on the Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture.
The AMD Radeon RX 5500 series was built from the ground up to deliver incredible 1080p gaming, high-fidelity visuals, and ultra-responsive gameplay. Optimized to deliver incredible experiences on the hottest games, the Radeon RX 5500 graphics card provides up to 37 percent faster performance on average than the competitive production select titles at 1080p
via AMD
Comparing the new card to the RX 480, AMD is touting a 30% drop in power consumption coupled with a 12% increase in absolute performance. AMD is posting gaming figures in recent games at 1080p Medium, with gains over the RX 480 in the 15-20% range.
Radeon RX 5500
Radeon RX 5500M
Radeon RX 5700
Radeon RX 5700XT
Architecture (GPU)
RDNA (Navi 14)
RDNA (Navi 14)
RDNA (Navi 10)
RDNA (Navi 10)
ALUs
1408
1408
2304
2560
Peak FP32 Compute
5.2 TFLOPS
4.6 TFLOPS
7.5 TFLOPS
9 TFLOPS
Tensor Cores
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RT Cores
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Texture Units
?
?
144
160
Base Clock Rate
1670 MHz
1670 MHz
1465 MHz
1605 MHz
Nvidia Boost / AMDGame Rate
1717 MHz
1448 MHz
1625 MHz
1755 MHz
AMD Boost Rate
1845 MHz
1645 MHz
1725 MHz
1905 MHz
Memory Capacity
4/8 GB GDDR6
4 GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6
Memory Bus
128-bit
128-bit
256-bit
256-bit
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
224 GB/s
448 GB/s
448 GB/s
ROPs
32
32
64
64
L2
?
?
4MB
4MB
TDP
110W
?
180W
225W
Transistor Count
6.4 billion
6.4 billion
10.3 billion
10.3 billion
Die Size
158mm²
158mm²
251mm²
251mm²
All of these cards will ship with 22 CUs, 14 fewer CUs (-39%) than the next card in AMD’s stack, the Radeon RX 5700. The new GPUs have higher clock speeds carrying a maximum game clock of 1717MHz, 92MHz (6%) higher than the RX 5700, also the maximum boost clock is higher as well, of 1845MHz.
The RX 5500 series will have a peak compute/shader throughput of 5.2 TFLOPs and will come with a 128-bit memory bus. AMD will be using the faster GDDR6 memory and a 224GB/sec memory bandwidth.
The desktop GPUs will have both 4GB and 8GB of VRAM options. AMD’s product pages list the Radeon 5500 series with a 110W TDP and AMD has recommended a single 8-pin power connector for them to boot.
Talking about the RX 5500M, it has similar specs like the desktop variants, it will have a base clock speed of 1.4GHz and 1.64GHz boost. It will feature 4GB of VRAM and a lower 4.6TFLOPs, rest all specs remains the same.
Performance Benchmarks
When it comes to real performance, the 4 GB Radeon RX 5500 offers better performance than the 8 GB Radeon RX 480 and is also being compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB which retails for around $150.
AMD claims you’ll see around 92 FPS in Gears 5 and 60 FPS in Ghost Recon Breakpoint while running in DirectX 11 with medium settings. The RX 5500 hits 135 FPS in Overwatch compared to NVIDIA’s 89 FPS, and it also outpaces the GTX 1650 by nearly 50 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege.
On the laptop side, you can expect the RX 5500M to be around 30 per cent faster than the GTX 1650. For mobile gaming, a laptop configured with the Radeon RX 5500M GPU provides up to 30 per cent faster performance on average than the competition and delivers up to 60+ FPS in select titles and up to 90+ FPS in selected games.
MSI Alpha 15 will be the first gaming laptop to use the RX 5500M, and it’ll also feature a Ryzen 7 3750H processor and a FHD 144Hz display. AMD says you can expect to see other laptop makers using the RX 5500M soon.
These new GPUs might feature in the upcoming HP Omen Obelisk and Pavilion desktops and the Lenovo Legion T530 and IdeaCentre T540 gaming PCs. The desktop RX 5500 will be available in Acer Nitro PCs starting from December onwards.
No official pricing has been released yet but we expect it to be competitive to the 150$ GTX 1650. AMD is also offering either Borderlands 3 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint with a purchase of 5500 or 5700 series cards as part of its ongoing Raise the Game bundle.
Out of the bunch of Microsoft phones, we have seen in the past including Lumia devices running on Windows which couldn’t maintain its run against the likes of Android and iOS. Already we are seeing the dual-screen Android smartphone from various companies this year, Microsoft has joined the race as well with the Surface Duo.
Microsoft has braced the Android platform for the first time for its unique dual-screen smartphone – the Surface Neo. Not much has been revealed about the device but all we know is that it sports two 5.6-inch screens that are joined together by a 360-degree hinge.
It is not a foldable OLED display like the Samsung Galaxy Fold but it does offer you with the convenience of a dual-screen display along with the versatility of Android. Each of the displays can run its own apps and can expand to show more information across both of the screens.
When you have a phone call to attend, you can simply fold one of the screens behind the other to make the Duo easier to hold. As for now, it remains unclear whether you can fold a screen back to use a single screen for traditional Android apps.
Wired has pointed out that the device uses one of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipsets which is pretty decent for daily usage or heavy tasks as well. One of the biggest highlights of the Surface Duo is that it also marks a new era of partnership between Google and Microsoft.
During the launch, Panay showed us the Duo running on a custom version of Android that has been especially been optimized by Google to make use of the dual screens. Now you might be curious why Android and not the Windows 10X seen on the Surface Neo? Here’s what Panay has to say:
At the end of the day, where the applications sit today, the opportunity that people have already leaned into, that developers have already taken advantage of—it’s right there. And there’s a reality to that. To ignore that would be silly
Panos Panay
The Surface Duo will be available for the consumers in Holiday 2020, now presenting this device does it make any sense? Yes, it makes because this time will give developers the time to make impressive apps that can maximize and optimize apps for a fluid dual-screen experience.
The designing of the Surface Duo is not yet complete. When it was shown off, it lacked a proper rear camera and requires flipping the phone back to use the front camera for taking pictures. This likely seems to change and we could get a full-fledged Surface Duo with all features next year.
Microsoft’s focus is clear this time – maximize the productivity of a smartphone using two displays and effectively utilizing it via Android OS.
Rather than clinging onto the classic computing concepts, Microsoft is looking at where the mobile industry is really moving this time.
We are yet to get the real taste of the Surface Duo but yes, with the preview what we can really expect is an exciting device rather than its old Lumia smartphones. How excited are you with this futuristic device? Tell us in the comments down below… 😁
The most innovative product that Microsoft introduced us recently is the Surface Neo which is a dual-screen hybrid computing device. It runs on Microsoft’s custom Windows 10X that perfectly helps this dual-screen computing device work effectively.
The Microsoft Neo features two 9-inch displays, a fold-out keyboard, a 360° hinge and is compatible with the Surface Slim Pen that docks on the rear of the device. Also, this is the first device that features Intel’s 11th-generation Lakefield processor based on the 10nm process.
The Lakefield CPU features a primary Sunny Cove core, four 10-nanometer “Tremont” cores and Foveros 3D chip stacking technology. It will be accompanied with Intel’s latest Gen 11 integrated graphics. This mix of various CPU cores will allow small-form-factor devices to deliver both performance and power efficiency at the same time.
The Lakefield CPUs will have 5 W and 7 W thermal design powers (TDP), although Microsoft has not yet confirmed which variant it will include in the Neo.
The Lakefield CPUs are very futuristic and they operate more like the ARM processors found in smartphones than the traditional CPUs that have been powering both laptops and desktop. Foveros is essentially an evolution of this 2D integration, in which other components can be stacked on top of each other in a form of logic-on-logic integration.
It’s packed with more than one type of CPU core to create a more stable and power-efficient system almost as we see in smartphone SoCs. Also, these hybrid SoCs can even come with their own integrated memory, I/O interface, wireless connectivity and integrated CPUs.
Microsoft’s Panos Panay even said that the Lakefield chip for the Surface Neo has been specifically designed for dual-screen systems. Intel has managed to reduce the silicon size to a circuit board just half the usual size, the idea is making the device powerful even though being compact in size.
Microsoft has gone back to ARM chips for its Surface Pro X but with Intel’s 3D 10-nanometer tech, we will see more of this thin and pocket-friendly yet powerful devices in the near future. What do you think about the Lakefield CPUs? Tell us in the comments below. 😊
Are you looking for a new Laptop in this Puja? So here are the latest and most advanced laptops that are recently launched in India. It offers a good blend of performance and advanced features. It is the most stylish and powerful Laptops which is equipped with the latest technology.
Here I have given the list of Top 8 laptop with specification and their online price which is recently launched during the festive season in India. It is available in the online websites like Flipkart, Amazon with festive offers.
1.ASUS VIVOBOOK 14 X403
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Asus has launched the VivoBook 14 X403 just a couple of months after the VivoBook 14 X412. It is one of the stylish and powerful Notebook Laptop powered by Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8265U processor and sports a 14-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels to get the picture quality crisp and detailed.
The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 1 TB and an 8 SDRAM to store more amount of data and gives us an amazingly long battery life along with top-notch performance. Its price in India is expected to start From Rs.54,990. so let’s check out the specification of this laptop.
ASUS VIVOBOOK 14 X403 SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
Asus VivoBook 14 X403
Launch Date (Global)
:
04-09-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10 Pro
Laptop Type
:
Notebook
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
14
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
8
Ram Type
:
SDRAM
Ram Speed (In Mhz)
:
2666
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
1.3
Laptop Dimension (In Mm)
:
208.48 X 322.86 X 16.50
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
Intel Core I5 8th Gen 8265U
Graphics Processor
:
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
SATA HDD
Hard Drive Capacity
:
1 TB
Hard Drive Speed (In Rpm)
:
5400
POWER
Battery Type
:
Lithium
Power Supply
:
65W
SOUND
Speakers
:
2
WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER INFO
Warranty Length
:
1 Year
Warranty Details
:
1 -Year Limited International Hardware Warranty
2.ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G GA502
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 is another stylish and powerful Gaming Laptop powered by Quad-Core core clocked at a speed of 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Upto 4 GHz and sports a 15.6-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The screen size is big enough for gaming, surfing and video watching. The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 512 GB and a 16 DDR4 RAM. Its price starts from 37,999. Here are the specifications given below which help you to understand better.
ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G GA502 SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
Asus
Launch Date (Global)
:
30-08-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10 Home
Laptop Type
:
Gaming
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
15.6
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
16
Ram Type
:
DDR4
Ram Speed (In Mhz)
:
2400
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
2.2
Laptop Dimension (In Mm)
:
360 X 252 X 20.4
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
AMD Ryzen 7
Clock Speed
:
2.3 GHz With Turbo Boost Upto 4 GHz
Cores
:
Quad-Core
Graphics Processor
:
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1660 Ti
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
SSD
Hard Drive Capacity
:
512 GB
Optical Drive
:
NA
POWER
Battery Type
:
Lithium
Power Supply
:
180W
SOUND
Speakers
:
Built-In
WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER INFO
Warranty Length
:
1 Year
Warranty Details
:
1 -Year ONSITE
3.LENOVO IDEAPAD 330S 15.6 INCH
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Lenovo Ideapad 330S 15.6 powered by 8th Gen Intel Quad Core i7-8550U processor and sports a 15.6-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 256 GB and a 4GB DDR4 RAM which help us to store ample amount of data.
It is backed up by a Lithium battery that keeps the device running for up to 7 hours of a day. It is loaded with 2 X 2W and Dolby Audio for a great audio experience. Its price expected to starts from Rs. 33,980 in India. So let’s move on to the specification of this Laptop.
LENOVO IDEAPAD 330S 15.6 INCH SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
Lenovo Ideapad 330S 15.6 Inch
Launch Date (Global)
:
14-08-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10 Home
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
15.6
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Connectivity
:
Bluetooth
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
4GB
Ram Type
:
DDR4
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
1.87
Laptop Dimension (In Mm)
:
358.4 Mm X 244.1 Mm X 19.4 Mm
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
8th Gen Intel® Quad Core I7-8550U
Graphics Processor
:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
SSD
Hard Drive Capacity
:
256 GB
Optical Drive
:
NA
POWER
Battery Backup (In Hours)
:
Up To 7 Hours
Battery Type
:
Lithium
SOUND
Speakers
:
2 X 2W
Sound Technology
:
Dolby Audio
4.HP SPECTRE FOLIO LTE
Forbes
HP Spectre Folio LTE is a stylish and powerful Convertible Laptop and is powered by 8th generation Intel Core i7-8500Y processor clocked at a speed of 1.5 GHz and sports a 13.3-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The laptop has a hard drive of 1 TB and 16RAM to store the maximum amount of data on the Laptop. The price is expected to start from Rs.1,99,990. So let’s check out the details of the specification areas.
HP SPECTRE FOLIO LTE SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
HP Spectre Folio LTE
Launch Date (Global)
:
14-08-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10 Home
Laptop Type
:
Convertible
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
13.3
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Connectivity
:
Bluetooth
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
16
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
8th Generation Intel Core I7-8500Y
Clock Speed
:
1.5 GHz
Graphics Processor
:
NA
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
NVMe SSD
Hard Drive Capacity
:
1 TB
POWER
Battery Type
:
Lithium
5.ACER PREDATOR TRITON 900
The Verge
Acer Predator Triton 900 is a stylish and powerful Gaming Laptop and is powered by Intel Core i7 9th Gen Core i7 processor clocked at a speed of 2600 GHz and sports a 17.3 inch NA that comes with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.
The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 1 TB and an 8 GDDR6 RAM which give us ample amount of storage to store the information in the Laptop. Right now its price is expected to be Rs.3,43,332 in India. To know more about this Laptop check out the specification which is given below.
ACER PREDATOR TRITON 900 SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model name
:
Acer Predator Triton 900
Launch date (global)
:
14-08-2019
Operating system (with version)
:
Windows 10 Home
Laptop type
:
Gaming
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
3840 x 2160
Display size (in inches)
:
17.3
Display technology
:
NA
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless connectivity
:
Yes
Pointing device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram included (in GB)
:
8
Ram type
:
GDDR6
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop weight (in kgs)
:
4.4
PROCESSOR
Processor model name
:
Intel Core i7 9th Gen Core i7
Clock speed
:
2600 GHz
Graphics processor
:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
STORAGE
Hard drive type
:
SATA
Hard drive capacity
:
1 TB
Optical drive
:
NA
POWER
Battery type
:
4670 mAh
SOUND
Speakers
:
2
6. HP CHROMEBOOK 14
Amazon
HP CHROMEBOOK 14 is a stylish and powerful Ultraportable Laptop and is powered by Intel Celeron N3350 processor clocked at a speed of 1.4GHz and sports a 14 inch HD that comes with a resolution of 1366 X 768 pixels.
The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 64 GB and a 4GB DDR4 RAM. It is backed up by a Lithium battery that keeps the device running up to 10 hours of a day. It is loaded with dual speakers and Bang & Olufsen audio for a great audio experience. Price is expected to start from Rs 23,990. So let’s check out the specification which is given below.
HP CHROMEBOOK 14 SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
HP
Operating System (With Version)
:
Chrome
Laptop Type
:
Ultraportable
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1366 X 768
Display Size (In Inches)
:
14
Display Technology
:
HD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
4GB
Ram Type
:
DDR4
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
1.54
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
Intel Celeron N3350
Clock Speed
:
1.4GHz
Graphics Processor
:
Intel HD Graphics 500
STORAGE
Hard Drive Capacity
:
64 GB
POWER
Battery Backup (In Hours)
:
10
Battery Type
:
Lithium
Power Supply
:
65W
SOUND
Speakers
:
Dual Speakers
Sound Technology
:
Bang & Olufsen Audio
7.ASUS VIVOBOOK 14 X409
asus.com
Asus VivoBook 14 X409 one of the world’s smallest all-rounder 14-inch laptops and is powered by Intel Core i3 8th Gen 7020U processor and sports a 14-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The Graphics is powered by Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth and it comes with 4 USB ports which are HDMI Port, Multi Card Slot, Headphone and Mic Combo Jack ports.
Its price starts from Rs 43,701 which is now available in India. The specifications are given below which would help you to have great knowledge about this Laptop.
ASUS VIVOBOOK 14 X409 SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
Asus VivoBook 14 X409
Launch Date (Global)
:
04-09-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10 Pro
Laptop Type
:
Notebook
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
14
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Connectivity
:
Bluetooth
Pointing Device
:
Yes
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
12
Ram Type
:
SDRAM
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
1.6
Laptop Dimension (In Mm)
:
216.00 X 325.00 X 23.10
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
Intel Core I3 8th Gen 7020U
Graphics Processor
:
Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
SATA HDD
Hard Drive Capacity
:
1 TB
Hard Drive Speed (In Rpm)
:
5400
POWER
Battery Type
:
Lithium
Power Supply
:
65W
SOUND
WARRANTY AND MANUFACTURER INFO
Warranty Length
:
1 Year
Warranty Details
:
1 -Year Limited International Hardware Warranty
8.ACER NITRO 7
Mighty Gadget
Acer Nitro 7 is powered by 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor clocked at a speed of 2.6 GHz and sports a 15.6-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 1 TB and a 6 DDR4 SDRAM which will help you to have a fast storage capacity. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 and its price start from Rs 79,594. To make a good choice on laptop check out the specification which is given below.
ACER NITRO 7SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC INFORMATION
Model Name
:
Acer Nitro 7
Launch Date (Global)
:
14-08-2019
Operating System (With Version)
:
Windows 10
Laptop Type
:
Gaming
DISPLAY
Resolution
:
1920 X 1080
Display Size (In Inches)
:
15.6
Display Technology
:
FHD
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Connectivity
:
Yes
Pointing Device
:
Touchpad
MEMORY
Ram Included (In Gb)
:
6
Ram Type
:
DDR4 SDRAM
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Laptop Weight (In Kgs)
:
2.5
PROCESSOR
Processor Model Name
:
9th-Generation Intel Core I7
Clock Speed
:
2.6 GHz
Graphics Processor
:
GeForce® GTX 1660Ti.
STORAGE
Hard Drive Type
:
SATA
Hard Drive Capacity
:
1 TB
POWER
Battery Type
:
Lithium
Power Supply
:
180 W
SOUND
Speakers
:
Stereo Speakers
9.ASUS VIVOBOOK 14 X403FA
AnandTech
Asus VivoBook 14 X403FA is a stylish and powerful Ultraportable Laptop and is powered by Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor and sports a 14-inch FHD that comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The laptop is equipped with a hard drive of 512 GB and an 8 DDR3 RAM. It is backed up by a 4-cell battery that keeps the device running for up to 24 hours of video playback hour. It is loaded with Built-in and ASUS SonicMaster Technology for a great audio experience.
It’s expected the price is Rs 54,800 which is available in India. To have detailed information let’s check the specifications which are given below.
We have provided you with the latest information about laptops which have recently been launched in India and these laptops are available online in India. Go check out the one which fits your budget and which has excited you the most.
Microsoft in its annual Surface product launch event announced a new product that has completely stunned the world. This is a foldable tablet that runs on an advanced form of Windows 10 and will be powered by Intel’s upcoming Lakefield processors.
The Microsoft Surface Neo hopes to revolutionise the laptop market in the way that the Surface Pro series has done since 2012. The Surface series changed the way of two-in-ones and now when companies like Samsung & Huawei are focussing on foldable smartphones, Microsoft has stepped up the game showing this futuristic device.
We wanted to make you a product that felt smaller, that fit your lifestyle, but also in a big way that made you more productive and creative, We are currently only classing one as a 2-in-1, albeit in a new form factor
Panos Panay
The product is just 5.6mm thin and weighs 655g, packs its own 9-inch LCD screen, which Panay said to be the thinnest out there. The two separate displays are connected by more than 60 micro coax cables, which is said to thinner than a human hair, to create the interaction between the two of the screens.
When the Neo is fully unfolded, the combined screens measure about 13 inches diagonal, making the size of a 2-in-1 display. And there’s the new Surface Slim Pen that mounts magnetically on the Neo’s back.
Also if you really need to get some writing work done, you can always use an additional keyboard that unfolds to sit on top of the Neo’s second screen. Microsoft Neo runs on the Windows 10X which is basically built for lighter devices and foldable ones as well.
The Surface Neo is amazingly seek
The Windows 10X basically helps to maximize productivity by utilizing the two of the screens available. When you’re are using Windows 10X, the Neo can capably reflow apps running on one of the screens to fill both of them.
Now when you’re using the hidden keyboard, Windows 10X intelligently squeezes all of the content of your primary display and puts a “wonder bar” full of emoji and shortcuts within reach of those physical keys. This helps to focus on what you need and maximize the potential of this foldable hybrid.
You can even unfold the two screen and make a larger display, use it to watch movies or videos, use the larger screen and detach the keyboard and make it a mini-laptop. So, this Microsoft Neo is a very interesting futuristic device that is compact, powerful, portable and flexible.
The Neo is powered by Intel’s upcoming Lakefield CPUs, and we will tell you more about it n our next article. Sadly, this amazing device will not be available until late 2020, specifically during the holiday season according to Panay, also there’s no word yet on pricing either.
Until a few days back we got some hefty leaks regarding the new 15-inch Surface Laptops powered by AMD CPUs. Microsoft has made it official that the bigger 15-inch variant of the laptop will be powered by AMD APUs made specifically for the Surface Laptop 3.
We ought to have guessed the mobile APU to be the Ryzen 5 3550U or Ryzen 5 3750U but it is even better. Microsoft has co-engineered with AMD to develop a custom Ryzen mobile CPU for its new 15-inch model. Panos Panay even claims that the Ryzen “Surface Edition” is the most powerful mobile CPU in a laptop available today.
You get two processor variants namely: AMD Ryzen™ 5 3580U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Vega 9 Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition & AMD Ryzen™ 7 3780U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ RX Vega 11 Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition.
The powerful graphics here doesn’t make it a gaming machine but does let people play casual games like Fortnite and Overwatch. Like the 13.5-inch variant, this one too has a 15-inch PixelSense multi-touch display with 2256 x 1504 resolution with 201 PPI and 3:2 aspect ratio.
It is coupled with 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM along with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB removable SSD storage options. Speaking of ports we have: 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and 1 x Surface Connect port.
Compared to the past Surface laptops and two-in-ones, the Surface Laptop 3 seems more repairable. You can just lift the keyboard layer off to reveal the internals of your laptop, making it easier for you to replace components like the M.2 NVME SSD drive.
The laptop Windows Hello face authentication camera for quick sign-in along with a 720p HD f2.0 camera. It features dual far-field studio mics and Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium.
The 15-inch model lacks the WiFi 6 feature which is exclusive to the Intel chipset but does have the Wi-Fi 5 i.e. 802.11ac compatible along with Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology. Obviously, it runs on Windows 10 Home OS and features a Firmware TPM security chip.
You can even expect a 20 per cent larger trackpad and has a fast-charging system that can give the laptop an 80 per cent charge in less than an hour using its typical charger, not the Type-C one.
Microsoft says that these laptops will give you up to 11.5 hours of battery life and has an Ambient light sensor. The Surface Laptop 3 just weighs around 1.5 Kg and will be available in 2 colours including Matte Black and Platinum.
You can get this 15-inch special Surface Laptop 3 at $1,199 and you can configure it accordingly at the Surface store for better specs. Pre-orders for the laptop has already begun and shipping is expected to start from October 22nd along with other surface products.
The new Surface Laptop 3 with 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake CPUs is now official and Microsoft is certain that their new laptop is 3 times powerful than the MacBook Air. This is the 13.5-inch variant we are talking about that features the Ice Lake CPUs.
We already have seen a few benchmarks of the laptop before featuring the latest Intel CPUs. So already it was certain that Microsoft’s new flagship offering will Intel’s best ever mobile CPUs. The Surface Laptop 3 is much better and powerful than its predecessor and this time we have a 15-inch variant as well.
Microsoft is bragging the fact that the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 is twice as quick as its predecessor, and even three times faster than the MacBook Air. According to Microsoft’s official site, there are two processor variants of the laptop – 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G7 Processor and 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 Processor.
Then there’s the 13.5-inch PixelSense multi-touch display with 2256 x 1504 resolution with 201 PPI and 3:2 aspect ratio. This Surface laptop is powered by the latest Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics which is a lot more powerful than ever before.
It is coupled with 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM along with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB removable SSD storage options. Speaking of ports we have: 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and 1 x Surface Connect port.
The laptop Windows Hello face authentication camera for quick sign-in along with a 720p HD f2.0 camera. It features dual far-field studio mics and Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium.
The latest Intel CPU makes the laptop Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible and also has Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology. Obviously, it runs on Windows 10 Home OS and features a Firmware TPM security chip.
You can even expect a 20 per cent larger trackpad and has a fast-charging system that can give the laptop an 80 per cent charge in less than an hour using its typical charger, not the Type-C one.
Microsoft says that these laptops will give you up to 11.5 hours of battery life and has an Ambient light sensor. The Surface Laptop 3 just weighs around 1.2 Kg and will be available in 4 colours including Sandstone, Matte Black, Cobalt Blue and Platinum.
Microsoft has priced this amazing productive laptop at $999 and can be configured accordingly at the Surface store for better specs. Pre-orders for the laptop has already begun and shipping is expected to start from October 22nd along with other surface products.
