This week (February 12-18, 2024), technology companies HP, Asus, Infinix and others launched new laptops, smartphones, accessories and more.
DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products to help you stay up to date on everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.
HP Envy Move All-in-One (AiO) PC
Thin and lightweight design. It weighs approximately 4.1 kg and is equipped with a 23.8-inch QHD touch display. The auto-brightness feature adjusts to the user's environment and at the same time blurs the screen for comfort when someone gets too close.
Supports IMAX quality visuals, audio, and premium digital content. The adjustable HD Wide Vision 5MP camera and HP Enhance Lighting help you draw attention to yourself during virtual meetings.
This PC features Bang & Olufsen audio and adaptive audio that adjusts the volume based on your distance for clearer sound.
To best facilitate a hybrid lifestyle, the Envy Move AIO PC comes with a rechargeable battery that allows users to unplug their PC and continue their day inside or outside the home.
One of the notable things about HP's new Envy Move AiO PC is that 56% of the display frame, buttons, back cover, speaker enclosure, and keyboard are made from post-consumer recycled plastic. It is also EPEAT Gold registered and ENERGY Star certified. Prices start from Rs 1,24,999.
Asus ROG G22 Gaming Desktop
It boasts a compact design and is equipped with the latest high-performance hardware, including an Intel Core i7-14700F processor and GeForce RTX™ 4070 graphics card.
Supports ultra-fast streaming and easily records your gameplay thanks to up to 32GB DDR5 RAM. It also features a custom liquid cooler for the CPU, ensuring quiet and efficient cooling even when performing intensive tasks.
ASUS ROG Gaming G22 Desktop.
Strategically placed vents and optimized airflow around the chassis allow the G22 to maintain optimal temperatures for maximum performance. Also featuring full Aura Sync RGB compatibility and metal side panel options, the G22 enables customized lighting effects to suit your style and gameplay.
Connectivity options include USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.0a, Wi-Fi 6, and Gigabit LAN. New computers come bundled with a wired keyboard and mouse for added convenience.
It is available on ASUS e-shop, Amazon, Flipkart, as well as ASUS Exclusive and ROG Store, with a starting price of Rs 2,29,990.
Samsung Galaxy A34 is discounted
At the time of launch, Galaxy A34 was priced at Rs 27,499 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) and now consumers can buy it for Rs 24,499 and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version for just Rs 26,499.
There are four colors: violet, lime, silver, and graphite. Featuring a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, 6nm class Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor (2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 x 2 cores + 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 x 6 cores) and 5,000 mAh battery.
Credit: DH Photo/KVN Rohit
Boasts a triple camera module – 48MP main camera (f/1.8, autofocus, OIS) and supports 8MP (f/2.2, fixed focus) and 5MP macro sensor (f/2.4, fixed focus) with LED flash back. It also has a 13MP (f/2.2) fixed focus front camera.
Sony ECM-S1 wireless microphone
ECM-S1 is equipped with three large-diameter (14mm) capsules that support three sound collection modes: unidirectional, omnidirectional, and stereo, and provides high-quality sound collection with high sensitivity and wide frequency response. Realize.
Additionally, the microphone's inherent low noise level and wide dynamic range allow it to record even the quietest sounds clearly.
Sony ECM-S1 wireless microphone.
Supports Bluetooth 5.3 (Bluetooth Low Energy) and LC3plus codec. It delivers high performance even with low power consumption, low latency, and high sound quality.
A full charge can provide up to 13 hours of battery life. The price is Rs 34,990.
infinix hot 40i
It has a 6.6-inch HD+(1612 x 720p) screen with 480 nits brightness and 90hz refresh rate.
It also has a triple-slot tray (two for nano SIMs and one for microSD card), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 12nm class Unisoc T606 octa-core processor with Mali G57 MP1 GPU, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (+ 8GB virtual RAM), 236GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 2TB), XOS 13 based on Android 13, 50MP rear camera (f/2.0) with AI lens, quad LED ring flash on the back, 8MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Photo credit: Infinix Mobile
It comes in four colors: Horizon Gold, Palm Blue, Starlit Black, Palm Blue, and Starfall Green, and is priced at Rs 9,999.
ASUS Zephyrus G16
Thin and lightweight design. It features a 16-inch OLED display with 2.5K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate for smooth viewing.
The AI-enabled laptop is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, paired with up to NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU with MUX switch and Advanced Optimus support.
ASUS Zephyrus G16 laptop series.
This laptop features some of ROG's best cooling technology, including a 2nd generation arc flow fan and redesigned high-efficiency air outlets.
It has a built-in 90Wh battery and supports fast charging. Charge from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes. Prices start from Rs 1,89,990.
Sony car AV receiver XAV-AX8500
It features a 10.1-inch high-resolution (1280 x 720p) LCD panel with optical gapless design.
The LCD panel is bonded directly to the protective glass touch layer with clear adhesive, providing a precise touch experience.
HDMI support allows consumers to connect external audio and visual source devices for viewing while parked.
It also has 3 camera trigger inputs. In addition to the regular rear-view camera connection, the included trigger wire allows drivers to turn each camera image on or off, or automatically switch camera images by detecting the vehicle's turn signal. You can view images from up to three connected cameras. Or sense a compatible signal, such as a signal from a connected front camera.
Sony's new car AV receiver XAV-AX8500 series.
3 pre-out connections allow you to create a full acoustic system with a mono amp and a 4-channel amp.
Supports Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS antenna, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The price is Rs 99,990.
Samsung opens pre-order period for Galaxy Book4 series in India
Customers can pre-book the Galaxy Book4 series by paying a token amount of Rs 1,999 on Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Store, leading retailers and selected online portals.
Those who pre-book the device will get benefits worth Rs 5,000.
The new Galaxy Book4 series is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU.
New Galaxy Book4 series.
Photo courtesy of Samsung India
It is also part of Intel's industry-first AI PC Acceleration Program, which includes over 100 independent software vendors (ISVs). This adds new AI features to the new Intel processors to help improve productivity on the Galaxy Book4 series.
New Samsung PCs come with Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays. It guarantees sharp contrast and vibrant colors whether indoors or out. Powered by intelligent outdoor algorithms, it supports Vision Booster, which automatically improves visibility and color reproduction in bright environments, and anti-reflection technology reduces distracting reflections.
Panasonic launches India's first Matter compatible room air conditioner
Featuring new technologies such as Jetstream, Converti7 (7 different cooling performance modes), Aerowings, and 4-Way Inflow to deliver higher cubic feet per minute (the amount of air circulated by the AC in one minute) ( Higher CFM indicates better cooling).
Panasonic's new Matter compatible AC.
It is also equipped with Panasonic's Nanoe X and Nanoe G technologies to ensure a healthy indoor AQI by filtering out PM 2.5 particulate matter, dust, bacteria, and viruses.
It supports Matter, an open source connectivity standard that enables seamless interoperability between smart devices. It runs on Panasonic's connected living platform, Miraie, and supports True AI (artificial intelligence) that can automatically adjust his AC settings/parameters for cooling.
The company is offering its new air conditioner series in 60 variants with prices starting from Rs 33,990.
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(issued February 18, 2024, 00:27 IST)