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Monday, 25 September 2017

Lenovo K8 Specs and Price

Lenovo K8 is a mid-range smartphone sprinkled with some interesting specs. It comes with a regular-size HD display, an octa-core processor, decent RAM, and impressive battery power.

Design and Display

Featuring a metal chassis, the Lenovo K8 shows off a durable and appealing design. Anyone familiar with the devices in the K Series will not find this surprising, though. The phone measures 8.55 mm in thickness and 165 g in weight. It comes in gold and black colour variants.

There is a 5.2-inch screen on the front, similar to what you’ll find on the Gionee X1s. This has a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels and has curved glass on top. It supports 10-point multi-touch.

Camera and Storage

The Lenovo K8 pairs a 13-megapixel rear shooter with an 8-megapixel front camera. You get dual-LED flash for the main camera. Image quality to expect should be great, at least on paper.

There is generous 32 GB of onboard storage space for keeping your photos, videos and all. Lenovo K8 supports up to 128 GB more using a microSD card.

Performance and OS

With an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor in the mix, you can look forward to decent performance. The 1.5GHz CPU comes with a Mali-T860 MP GPU. It gets a boost from 3GB RAM. This setup should comfortably handle most games available right now. The Lenovo K8 ships with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.

Other Specs and Features

A large 4,000mAh non removable battery provides power to get the phone rolling. You get a promise of up to 3-day runtime under normal usage conditions. But it doesn’t appear like the juicer supports fast charging.

The Lenovo K8 reportedly offers a fingerprint scanner. It comes with dual SIM card slots, both of which support speedy 4G LTE connectivity. Other features on offer include USB On-the-Go (OTG), Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

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Intel’s Coffee Lake Refresh Offers Up to 6 Cores, Goes On Sale Oct. 5

Intel's new 8th generation CPUs will arrive next week, with higher core counts--and higher prices.

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Scientists Design New Form of Aluminum That Floats

Aluminum is so commonly used because it has a low melting point, works well in alloys, and is relatively light compared with its overall strength. What if it could be even lighter, though?

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What is Cord Blood Banking?

Cord blood banking is a relatively new concept. We discuss the technology, its implementation, whether it's worth considering for a newborn child, and how people are opting to store this blood for years -- or decades.

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ASUS ZenBook Flip S Specs and Price

Parading an alluring slim design, the ASUS ZenBook Flip S is a premium offering in its Taiwanese maker’s ZenBook Flip range of hybrids. It shows off solid construction, including a robust 360-degree hinge, latest Intel processors, and optional 4K UHD display.

Where to Buy ASUS ZenBook Flip S

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers

ASUS ZenBook Flip S Key Features and Specs

8th Gen Intel Core i7, Core i5 Processor
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Discrete Graphics
Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
13.3-inch IPS Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels (4K option)
8GB RAM or 16GB RAM
256GB SDD, 512GB SDD, 1TB SDD
Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
2 x USB 3.1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB Type C
up to 11.5 hours Battery Life

Design

Without doubt, the ASUS ZenBook Flip S is for you if you love classy devices. It sports a stylish, pleasantly slim body. Its thickness is just 10.9 mm and it weighs only 1.1 kg. The use of aerospace grade aluminium for the chassis makes it strong enough to withstand rugged handling.

ASUS fits this hybrid with a 360-degree Ergo Lift hinge that lets you flip the display all the way round. This has a dual-action mechanism that automatically adjusts the keyboard for comfortable typing once you open the display beyond 135 degrees. Talking about keyboard, the ASUS ZenBook Flip S has LED backlighting.

Display

The ASUS ZenBook Flip S comes with a 13.3-inch display. This might make it more appealing than the 12-inch Apple MacBook, which looks to be a rival. But you may consider it a tad disappointing to learn the screen resolution is 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Images should still come out in great colours, though. If you somehow find the resolution inadequate, you can get a unit boasting 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.

Performance and Other Features

ASUS says you get latest Intel Core i7 processor on this hybrid. But you may also get it with a lower class chip, if you desire to make some saving. RAM capacity goes up to 16 GB. It appears you have to make do with integrated graphics on this one.

The ASUS ZenBook Flip S offers PCIe Gen 3 SSD storage of up to 1TB capacity. This is supposedly three times faster than SATA3 SSD. The hybrid gets juice from a 39Wh Li-Polymer battery rated to last 11 and half hours on a charge. Fast charge tech brings it up to 60% level in only 49 minutes.

The 2-in-1 comes with a full feature USB Type-C port for charging, data transfer and external displays. A Mini Dock lets you add another USB-C port, a USB 3.1 port, and an HDMI port. Harman Kardon software tunes the sound pumping out of the dual speakers provided for the ASUS ZenBook Flip S.

Pricing and availability

The ASUS ZenBook Flip S price starts at $1,099. We do not have official price or availability for Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya for now. When available, you should be able to buy the laptop at leading online stores in the countries. ASUS ZenBook Flip S Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 395,000 Naira to 550,000 Naira depending on the model.

ASUS ZenBook Flip S Specs

Here are a few specs of the ASUS ZenBook Flip S:

General Features

OS: Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 Processor
GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory: 8GB LPDDR3 RAM or 16GB LPDDR3 RAM
Colours: Royal Blue, Smoky Grey
Dimension: 313 x 218 x 109 mm
Weight: starting at 1.1 kg

Display & Keyboard

Display: 13.3-inch LED Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass
Keyboard: Full-sized, Back-lit Keyboard
Pointing Device: TouchPad

Storage

Built-in Storage: 256GB SDD, 512GB SDD, 1TB SDD
Optical Storage: No
Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Ports & Connectivity

Webcam: Yes, VGA Webcam
USB Ports: Yes, 2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB Type C
HDMI Port: Yes
Ethernet (RJ-45): No
VGA Port: No
SD Slot: Yes
Mic/Headphone: Yes
NFC: No
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1
Dock Connector: No

Other Features

2-speakers ASUS SonicMaster Stereo Audio System
Surround Sound Effects
Harman Kardon
Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted)
Array microphone with Cortana Voice-Recognition Support
ASUS Eye Care technology for up to 30% blue-light reduction

Battery

Battery: 2 Cells, 39 Wh Li-Po Battery
Use Time: up to 11.5 hours battery Life

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iPhone X Production May Not Have Even Started Yet

Apple's iPhone X is one of the most anticipated devices in years, but there may be a small problem. Apple may not be building them yet, with launch just weeks away.

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ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 Specs and Price

The sleek ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 is a hybrid for professionals who desire superb performance and versatility. The convertible offers latest generation Intel Core i series processor, ample RAM, and ‘gaming-grade’ graphics.

Where to Buy ASUS ZenBook Flip 15

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 Key Features and Specs

8th Gen Intel Core i7, Core i5 Processor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 , with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
15.6-inch IPS Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels (4K Option)
8GB RAM or 16GB RAM
512GB SDD + 2TB HDD
2 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB Type C

Build and Screen

ASUS says this 2-in-1 is the ‘most elegant and sophisticated yet.’ While most people will be quick to dismiss that claim, the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 does look good. It boasts a robust aluminium chassis with a scratch resistant finish.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 has a 360-degree hinge that lets you flip it all the way back to use as a tablet. This features sturdy alloy steel. A 15.6-inch NanoEdge display with Full HD resolution promises great visuals. It offers 178-degree wide viewing angles, making it great for viewing content with friends. There is optional 4K UHD display as well.

Performance

This machine is one that professionals may find perfect for their needs. It offers latest, 8th generation processor (up to Core i7) for awesome performance. This comes with up to 16 GB of RAM for what looks to be seamless multitasking.

The ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 promises amazing gaming performance with the provision of latest NVIDIA discrete graphics. Its maker says you can get up to the latest MX150 graphics card for enough punch to handle graphics intensive games and applications.

Other Features

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 boasts fingerprint scanning support for better security. Windows 10 hybrid offers highly responsive solid state storage of up to 512GB capacity. A ‘smart two-channel amplifier’ powers its speakers. The audio prowess of Harman Kardon is also on show on this one, so immersive sound looks likely.

For connectivity, the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 comes with a super fast USB 3.1 Type-C port as well as USB 3.0 and HDMI ports. The hybrid features faster, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac tech offering speeds of up to 867 Mbps. You get a highly sensitive keyboard, which offers a key travel of 1.4mm.

Pricing and availability

Pricing has not been revealed for the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15. We do not have official price or availability for Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya for now. When available, you should be able to buy the laptop at leading online stores in the countries. ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 260,000 Naira to 390,000 Naira depending on the model.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 Specs

Here are a few specs of the ASUS ZenBook Flip 15:

General Features

OS: Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 Processor
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 , with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Memory: 8GB LPDDR3 RAM or 16GB LPDDR3 RAM
Colours:
Dimension: 364 x 246 x 21 mm
Weight: starting at 2.1 kg

Display & Keyboard

Display: 15.6-inch IPS Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels
Keyboard: Full-sized Keyboard
Pointing Device: TouchPad

Storage

Built-in Storage: 512GB SDD, 2TB HDD
Optical Storage: No
Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Ports & Connectivity

Webcam: Yes, 720p HD Webcam, IR Camera
USB Ports: Yes, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB Type C (Thunderbolt)
HDMI Port: Yes
Ethernet (RJ-45): No
VGA Port: No
SD Slot: Yes
Mic/Headphone: Yes
NFC: No
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2
Dock Connector: No

Other Features

Built-in 16W Stereo Speaker
Harman Kardon
Array microphone with Cortana Voice-Recognition Support
BIOS Booting User Password Protection
HDD User Password Protection and Security

Battery

Battery: 3 Cells, 52 Wh Li-Po Battery
Use Time: –

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