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  • Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features

    Asus recently announced a collection of ZenBook Series: ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580), ZenBook S (UX391), and ZenBook 13 (UX331).  Along with innovative features and powerful internals, these laptops come in a stylish compact design. In this post, we will have a quick look into Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 top 5 features according to us.

    Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580

    Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features
    1. All new ScreenPad instead of the regular touchpad

    Apart from the improvement in accuracy and software-based gesture support, there was no major innovative change in the touchpads from its inception. Introduction of ScreenPad on Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 is a big leap forward in that aspect.

    Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 sports 5.5 inch full HD Super IPS+ display which also works as the touchpad.  Some of the salient features of ScreenPad are

    • ScreenPad Launcher: This provides faster ways to launch your favorite apps. Simply tap an app icon to launch the app. You can also add and personalize it by adding or removing apps from the Launcher by tapping on the edit button next to the X in the upper right-hand corner.
    • ScreenPad Online Video Player & Music Player: It has built-in full Google Chrome-YouTube support with a Chrome extension, for video playback including ad skipping, full-screen mode, and volume and timeline adjustment. The music player on the ScreenPad allows you to instantly change tracks, browse tracks and playlists, and adjust the volume. Enjoy the music without affecting your on-screen task.
    • ScreenPad Office: Instant fingertip control for common functions when managing Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents. Using ScreenPad for edit functions means, a bigger workspace on the main screen.
    • ASUS Sync: Pair your phone wirelessly with your laptop using ASUS Sync to access all its functions via ScreenPad.
    • Screen Extender mode: The ScreenPad can also be used as an extended screen. It is seen as a dual-display in Microsoft Windows settings. You can use it to keep an eye on your social media account, email, or anything else!.

    These are some of the things you can do with the ScreenPad. More and more functions can be accessed by installing new apps.

    2. Powerful Performance

    Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 features up to a super-fast 8th generation Intel CoreTM i9-8950HK hexacore processor, powerful GTX 1050 Ti graphics, 16GB of high-speed 2400MHz memory, and up to a 1 TB PCIe-based SSD with up to 3.2GB/s read speeds. The ZenBook Pro 15 is the first ZenBook to feature 802.11ac Intel Gigabit Wi-Fi. It provides the fastest wireless network speeds when paired to compatible routers that are becoming increasingly common.

    3. 4K UHD Display.

    ZenBook Pro 15 has a 15.6-inch, 4K UHD touch display which has a wide 178° viewing angle and 1200:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks.

    The touchscreen also supports the ASUS Pen stylus (sold separately) for precision input. It is claimed to have the color reproduction that covers 100% of the Adobe RGB gamut with a Delta E color difference of <2, and it has been PANTONE validated for its high color accuracy.

    4. 8-cell battery design for long battery life

    ZenBook Pro 15 comes with Li-Ion 8CELL 71WH which is claims to provide good battery life.

    5. Connectivity Ports.

    ZenBook Pro 15 comes with the host of connectivity options. To name few ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Gen 2 data transfer formats, USB Type-C and Type-A ports and full-sized HDMI port.

     

  • OnePlus 6 Tips and Tricks to get the most out of your phone

    Oneplus 6 is the latest smartphone from OnePlus. Super fast performance, beautiful design, large display and impressive camera are the key attractions of this device. Here are some of the OnePlus 6 tips and tricks which may help you to customize your phone the way you want.

    OnePlus 6 Tips and Tricks

    How to hide the display notch

    Notch is becoming the trend of 2018 smartphones. If you don’t like the notch, Oxygen OS provides an option to hide it.

    • Go to Setting >Display > Notch Display.
    • Select “Hide the notch area“.

    OnePlus 6 Tips and Tricks

    Now full-screen apps will not be using the notch area.

     How to enable ambient display in OnePlus 6?

    Ambient display options allow you to show clock, a customized message as soon as you lift up your display. By default, this option is disabled.  If you want to enable this feature,

    • Go to Setting->Display->Ambient Display.
    • Enable Lift up display by moving the slider to right.
    • You can customize the clock by tapping on Clock Style and select the one which you like.
    • You can enter the message in the Display message menu.

    Is there a way to hide apps from app tray in OnePlus 6?

    If you want to hide some of your apps from app tray, there is a simple way.

    • Just swipe right on the screen in the all apps page.
    • You will find hidden space.
    • Tap on Plus(+) symbol.
    • Select the apps you want to move to the hidden area.
    • Now go back to the hidden area to see the apps.
    • If you want to unhide the app, in the hidden area, long press the app icon and select unhide.

    What are the different customization available on OnePlus 6 to show battery life and network speed?

    To change the battery life style, go to Setting->Status bar and select Battery style. You have 4 different styles to choose from.

    For displaying network speed in OnePlus 6, under Setting->Status bar, enable Display network speed.

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus 6?

    To take the screenshot on OnePlus 6, there are two different methods available.

    First, one is using the power button and volume down method. Simply go the screen on which you want to capture screenshot and press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.

    The second one is using three finger swipe method

    To use this method, first ensure three finger swipe method is enabled in the Settings->Three-finger screenshot option. Now on any screen, swipe on the screen with three fingers. The screenshot will be captured. Detailed step by step guide is provided here. OnePlus6 screenshot methods.

    Video guide on how to take screenshot on OnePlus 6

    How to take the long screenshot on OnePlus 6?

    To take the long screenshot on OnePlus 6, follow any of the above-mentioned methods. While screenshot preview is displayed on the screen tap on rectangle box icon(3rd from left). It will start capturing the long screenshot. Tapping on the screen will stop taking long screenshot.

    These are the just a few of the OnePlus 6 Tips and Tricks to customize your phone. There are lot many options to play around and customize. If you have any query, please write in the comment section below.

  • Moto G6 Review- Pros and Cons

    Motorola India launched 6th gen Moto G smartphones in India with new design language and tall 18:9 displays. Moto G6 price starts at Rs.13,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. How well this fares with others in the same price range?. Let us have a quick look into  Moto G6 Review in the form of pros and cons.

    Moto G6 Review

    Moto G6 Review- Pros and Cons

    Before starting of pros and cons, let’s have a quick look into the specifications of Moto G6.

    • Snapdragon 450 SoC(Octa Core) with Adreno 506 GPU.
    • 5.7 inch full HD+ IPS panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage.
    • Dual nano sim card support with dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Rear dual camera 12MP+5MP.
    • 16MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.

    Moto G6 Pros

    Here is the list of features which we liked on Moto G6.

    • Good look and feel: Gone are the days when the budget phones had a shabby design. Moto G6 sports a premium design which gives the impression of a phone which priced double of this.
    • Near Stock version of Android Oreo: Like the previous iteration of Moto G, this device too comes with near stock version of Android with few useful software add-ons. This includes Moto Actions, Moto Key which allows entering the password using the fingerprint scanner, Motorola’s One-Button Nav gesture in fingerprint scanner etc.
    • Decent Display screen: Moto G6 screen provides good viewing angles and accurate colors. However, max brightness and sunlight legibility are mediocre.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot: Along with dual sim card slot, it does provide dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Good battery life with fast charging: The 3000 mAh battery performance is impressive. It easily lasts more than a day with juice left for more. The inclusion of fast charging is a bonus.

    Moto G6 cons

    • Average performance: Snapdragon 450 processor with clean near stock android does provide optimal performance. However, the phone does struggle while handling the intensive workloads. Also, we noticed some lag while playing heavy games like Asphalt 8.
    • Slow and inaccurate facial recognition: The face recognition on the Moto G6 is not accurate. It fails to recognize our face many of the times.
    •  Average Camera performance: Dual camera setup in the back, as well as front-facing camera, does take decent photos and videos in the well-lit conditions. However, in indoor and low light conditions, it struggles a bit.

    Moto G6 Review summary: It is a decent smartphone with an attractive price tag. Considering the competition, we felt it could have been better if it had a better processor and camera setup.

  • Oppo RealMe 1 Review- Pros & Cons-Budget Champion?

    RealMe 1 is the first phone from RealMe series of Oppo mobiles. Touted as “premium mid-range smartphone”, RealMe 1 impresses with premium looking design and better spec on paper considering the competition in the price range.  In this Oppo RealMe 1 Review, we will be covering some of the key pros and cons of the device.

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review- Pros & Cons

    Before starting the pros and cons, let’s quickly summarise the specifications of RealMe 1.

    • 2.0 GHz  Octacore MediaTek Helio P60 SoC.
    • 6 inch Full HD IPS LCD display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    •   3/4/6GB  RAM.
    • 32/64/128GB of internal storage.
    • 13MP rear camera with f2.2.
    • 8MP front-facing camera with f2.2.
    • 3410 mAh battery.
    • Color OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1.
    • Dual nano sim card support.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.

    RealMe 1 Pros

    Here is the list of features which we were impressed with the phone.

    • Premium Looking Design: It is one of the unique designed smartphones in the mid-range smartphone segment. The glossy diamond cut effect on the back is the standout feature.
    • Good display panel:  RealMe 1 comes with 6 inch Full HD IPS LCD display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen has good brightness and colors are vibrant.
    • Great performance:  MediaTek Helio P60 SoC is a powerful chipset which is a close competitor to Snapdragon 660. The device is fast and there is no lag observed during our testing period.
    • Dual VoLTE support: MediaTek Helio P60 SoC supports native Dual VoLTE. This means that you can use both sim for VoLTE simultaneously.
    • Decent Camera performance:  Considering the price, both front and rear camera performance is good.

    RealMe 1 Cons:

    • No Fingerprint scanner: No variant of RealMe 1 comes with a fingerprint scanner.
    • Confusing Color OS 5:  This UI is feature rich but settings and menu are bit confusing.
    • No 4K video recording support: Video recording is limited to 1080p@30fps even though the chipset is capable of 4K.

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review summary: Overall good value for money smartphone. It is powerful, beautiful and features rich.  Lack of fingerprint scanner is the biggest cons of RealMe1 according to us.

  • ASUS TUF FX504 Features Pros and Cons

    Asus TUF FX504 is the first laptop in the new ‘TUF Gaming’ Series. TUF series of Asus intended to provide good performance at an affordable price to PC gaming enthusiasts.  Currently, two variants of Asus TUF FX504 are launched in India.

    ASUS TUF FX504

    Price and Variants

    TUF FX504 entry-level model with an 8th Gen Core i5 processor price starts at Rs.69,990 and goes up to Rs.89,990 for the Intel Core i7 powered model.

    ASUS TUF FX504

    TUF FX504 has the plastic body with the brushed aluminum finish. It has a red backlit keyboard with decent key travel.  The trackpad is big and supports most of the Windows 10 gestures.

    Asus TUF FX504 sports 15.6 inch LCD display with full HD resolution that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz.  Users can opt-in for up to and 8th generation Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti GPU with 4GB of DDR5 video memory.

    TUF FX504 comes with 1TB Firecuda Hybrid SSD + 128GB NVME PCI-E Gen3x4 SSD for storage and  8GB of DDR4 RAM. Coming to connectivity, it provides all of the essential ports such as  USB-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI and many others.

    ASUS TUF FX504 Pros and Cons

    Here is the list of pros and cons of TUF FX504. This is not a full review. This is based on the limited time we spend on this gaming laptop.

    TUF FX504 Pros

    • Anti Dust fan:  This gaming laptop comes with Anti-Dust Cooling’ system. According to the company, it is designed to actively expel dust using two capture tubes that are fed by the fan blades to prevent it from collecting in the system and damaging it over time.
    • Matte 120Hz screen.
    • Powerful Processor Option
    • Faster SSHD storage.
    • Attractive price tag.

    TUF FX504 Cons

    • Bulky form factor.
    • Limited vertical viewing angles.

    We will be publishing a detailed review of Asus TUF FX504 in the coming days.