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The Microsoft Surface Book 3 comes in two sizes; 13-inch and 15-inch. The larger model is said to deliver up to 17.5 hours of battery life. You get to choose between discrete Nvidia GeForce GTX or Quadro RTX graphic card. The devices have a PixelSense Display tech, a 5-megapixel front camera, an 8-megapixel rear camera, stereo microphones and a fully backlit keyboard. The 13-inch model with Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB NVMe SSD is priced at Rs 1,56,299. The Core i7 version with 16GB RAM + 256GB storage cost Rs 1,95,899. The 15-inch version with Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD is on sale for Rs 220,399. The top-end Core i7 with 32GB + 1TB QdrCOMM is selling for Rs 340,399.
The Realme Watch S is now also available in Europe. It is priced at €79.99, which is around Rs 7,040. The wearable comes with 12 watch faces, an optical heart rate sensor, blood oxygen level monitoring sensor, 16 sports modes, sleep monitor, IP68 rating, call rejection option, music and camera control. One will be able to check smart notifications on the watch. The device features a 390mAh battery, which is said to offer up to 15 days of battery life.
The all-new Xiaomi Mi 33W Sonic Charge 2.0 charger is BIS certified and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It will offer 33W output and a universal voltage range of 100-240volt. It comes with a 100cm Type-C cable and a maximum output of 3A -11 Volt. The charger has 380 Volt surge protection. It is being sold for Rs 999 via Mi.com.
The latest Razer Wolverine V2 wireless controller has been launched for Xbox Series S/X. It is priced at $99.99 (roughly Rs 7,400). The controller has a button layout similar to the regular Xbox controller with asymmetrical joysticks, ABXY buttons, an Xbox logo. It features a 3.5mm audio jack and two remappable multi-function buttons. Do note that the D-pad and the thumbsticks are not interchangeable. The buttons and the D-pad on the controller leverage the company's Mecha-Tactile action buttons and Mecha-Tactile D-Pad.
The newly launched Lypertek Levi true wireless earphones ship with 6mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5 connectivity, IPX5 rating, USB Type-C port, and Qi wireless charging support. It is claimed to offer up to 8 hours of battery life and a total of 48 hours with the case. The earphones offer support for only SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs. The device is priced at Rs 5,999 in India, but you can currently get it for Rs 4,999.
The Realme 7 5G is being sold for GBP 279 (around Rs 27,400) in the UK. For the same, Realme is offering 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ 120Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge. There is a 48-megapixel primary rear sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary ultra-wide-angle lens, a macro shooter and a monochrome sensor. For selfies, you get a 16-megapixel camera.
The Gionee M12 smartphone has been launched in India for NGN 78,900 (around Rs 15,400). This price is for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The handset ships with a 6.55-inch HD+ display, and a 5,100mAh battery. The company is offering it with two different processors. You can choose between a MediaTek Helio A25 and MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. The back camera setup includes a 48-megapixel GM1 sensor, 5-megapixel wide-angle lens, and two 2-megapixel cameras. On the front is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones come with a starting price of Rs 12,999. It is available via the company's official India website. It comes with 40mm drivers, 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency response and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. It is claimed to last for up to 40 hours. The brand claims that users will get four hours of playback with 10 minutes Rapid Charge. The device has a USB Type-C port for charging.
Syska on Wednesday launched its new BT4070X wireless speaker in India. It is priced at Rs 1,499 and is available through leading retail stores. The company is giving one year warranty with the product. The wireless Bluetooth speaker comes with HD Bass and is BIS certified. The device can remain alive for up to up to four hours, as per the company. It offers 4W power output and 50MM bass driver with a passive radiator. The speaker has a frequency range of 60Hz to 20KHz. The budget device even features multiple buttons for music control. It offers support for a 3.5mm audio jack, TF card slot, USB-A slot and micro USB slot.
The latest Soundcore Life Q20 wireless headphones will cost you Rs 9,999 in India. The device has hybrid ANC support, 40mm dynamic drivers, and BassUp tech support. The headphones are claimed to deliver up to 30 hours of battery life in ANC mode and up to 60 hours in standard mode. It is available for purchase in a Black colour option via Flipkart.
The Timex Premium Active iConnect smartwatch is on sale via the company's official site and other authorised retailers. The wearable is being sold for Rs 6,995, which is the price for the silicone strap variant. Those buying the stainless steel mesh strap will have to pay Rs 7,295. The 36mm smartwatch comes equipped with a rectangular-shaped dial with a touchscreen display. The dial features a metal frame. One needs to download the iConnect by Timex 2 app to connect with the phone. The device is IP68 rated, and will show notifications for calls, texts, and calendar events. The fitness tracker can monitor your heart rate, sleeping patterns, and other activities. It can give sedentary reminders, and help control music. The company is claiming that customers will get up to five days of battery life.
The Belkin Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro supports iPhone 8 series, iPhone X, iPhone XS series, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 series. One can also use this charger to top up some of the Samsung phones. The good thing is this wireless charger is compatible with cover cases too. The device features LED lights to show charging status. The company has added 16 charging coils inside it, which means that users can place their device anywhere on the pad's greater surface area. It can charge two Qi-enabled devices simultaneously, but it supports 10W charging for each handset. The new Belkin wireless charger is priced at $129.99, which is around Rs 9,600.
The newly launched Logitech G PRO X Superlight comes with Hero 25K sensor with support for 100 to 25,400dpi sensitivity. The device features a USB report rate of 1,000Hz, runs on a 32-bit ARM microprocessor, and offer five buttons. You get no-additive PTFE feet, click-tension system, onboard memory, optional grip tape and optional aperture door with PTFE foot. It even supports Logitech's Lightspeed wireless tech. The company claims that users will get up to 70 hours of battery life. Do note that the mouse is only compatible with Windows 8 or later. It is priced at $149.99, which is around Rs 11,200 in India.
