The Case for Buying The Cheapest Smartphone

 

While flagship phones continue to dazzle us with cutting-edge features, budget options or the cheapest smartphone in the store are packing more punch than ever before. If you're in the market for a new device, consider these reasons why a cheap smartphone might suit your needs perfectly.

Cost. The most obvious reason to buy a budget phone is the price. You get a fully functional device for a fraction of the cost. If you're on a tight budget or want a secondary device, these are a no-brainer.

Lower maintenance costs. Since they have less expensive components, budget phones tend to cost less to repair or replace parts. Even accessories like cases and screen protectors are more affordable.

Adequate performance. "Budget" doesn't have to mean poor performance. These devices pack capable chipsets that offer similar performance to older mid-range chips. With 3GB of RAM or more, you can do light gaming and multitasking just fine.

Solid battery life. Budget phones have less power-hungry components like higher-resolution screens and fast processors. They often come with larger batteries to make up for this, resulting in good battery life for everyday use.

Frequent upgrades. With significantly lower price tags, you can upgrade budget phones more often. And since new models launch regularly, you'll always have options. This is great if you like having the latest tech each year.

Overall, if you value function over bleeding-edge features, a budget smartphone may offer the best bang for your buck. Focus on the specs that matter most to you - performance, battery, storage space, screen size - and don't feel pressured to spend a fortune. An affordable device is a smart choice for those who want reliability without the premium price.

The Moral: Choose wisely based on your needs, not just what's most expensive. An affordable option with features you'll actually use may serve you better than the top-of-the-line model sitting on shelves. Go for value, not flash, when smartphone shopping. You - and your wallet - will thank yourself later.

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Vivo X80 5G smartphone series

Vivo X80 5G series launched: The Vivo X80 Pro 5G and Vivo X80 are powered by Vivo's proprietary V1+ imaging chip, which will vastly improve gaming and imaging experience.

Smartphone users today expects alot from their gadgets since they use it to create content from taking pictures of their food and vacation for their Facebook and Instagram account to recording short videos for their TikTok channel. Because of this, smartphones are developed with that in mind which is why Vivo a Chinese smartphone maker launched  their newest flagship smartphone, the Vivo X80 Pro 5G and Vivo X80 5G. They have partnered with ZEISS, a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, to create the best modern smartphone photography.

Professional smartphone photography with ZEISS

Megapixels are supported with modern camera technologies to bring out a flagship smartphone experience. Partnership with ZEISS is a great strategy to bring out the best since they are known for their high-quality lenses for various products across multiple industries. This is the reason why the vivo X80 Pro produces professional imaging. The pictures created is full of life and colors and very vivid. The 5X zoom from the 8MP periscope camera will give you detailed images even from photos with great distance.

Another great thing about being built with ZEISS is the cameras feature ZEISS’ T*coating, which is a multi-coating layer that not only protects the glass surface, but also optimizes light efficiency.

The ZEISS technology is also great on videos with the Cinematic Video, which enriches videos with bokeh effects for movie-like backdrops. The Gimbal portrait camera help you create stable videos in portrait mode.

Powerful V1+ processor

The X80 Pro is equipped with vivo’s own V1+ processor wich enhances picture quality which makes pictures very vivid and at the same time reducing noise background. It produces cinematic videos. The X80 Pro is also the first phone from vivo to feature AI enhancements for their video recording.

X80 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is the latest and most powerful processor to date. The impressive 12GB of RAM make sure for fast launches of your apps and more power for multitasking. The 128GB internal storage, on the other hand, is large enough to store all your apps, pictures, and videos. It also has ample 4700mAh battery life to keep you powered up for the entire day.

The X80 Pro has 80W wired charging, which should get your battery charged to full power in a few minutes. It also supports 50W wireless charging, so you can simply drop your phone on a charging pad while you do something else.

Protection

The X80 Pro is IP68, which means the X80 Pro is water and dust resistant.

The on-screen fingerprint sensors is a great addition, they improve it by expanding the sensor, making it easier for you to unlock your phone without placing your finger on a specific part of the screen.

The vivo X80 Pro has a comfortable grip. It has a stylish design. The screen is 6.78-inch and comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, so it looks great when watching movies and playing mobile games. Also, with a 120Hz screen would mean smoother scrolling through apps and web pages. The screen brightness can go up to 1000 nits, which is bright enough to bring life into all the images on screen specially when you are outdoor.

The vivo X80, the first vivo smartphone with the Sony IMX866

The vivo X80 on the other hand, is equipped with Sony IMX866 sensor which boast 50MP and supports RGBW bottom sensors that helps create brighter white light, without diminishing other colors. 

Vivo X80 Pro 5G Specifications -

 

Dimensions: 164.57×75.30×9.10mm
Weight: 219g
Charging Power: 80W FlashCharge, 50W Wireless FlashCharge
Material: Glass
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform
RAM&ROM: 12GB + 256GB
Battery: 4700mAh (TYP)
Color: Cosmic Black
Operating System: Funtouch OS 12 (Based on Android 12.0)

Display-
Screen: 6.78-inch, up to 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: 3200×1440 (WQHD+)
Type: AMOLED
Touch Screen: Capacitive multi-touch

Camera-
Camera: Front 32MP / Rear 50MP+48MP+12MP+8MP
Aperture: Front f/2.45 (32MP), Rear f/1.57 (50MP) + f/2.2 (48MP) + f/1.85 (12MP) + f/3.4 (8MP)
Flash: Rear flash
Scene Modes: High Resolution, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, Live Photo, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, AR Stickers, Micro Movie, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Astro Mode, Pro Sports Mode, Long Exposure, Double Exposure, Dual-View Video, AI Group Portrait

Connectivity-
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 2.4G/5G, Wi-Fi Display, 2×2 MIMO, MU MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
USB: USB Type-C, USB 3.1
GPS: Supported
OTG: Supported
NFC: Supported

Network-
Network Types: Dual SIM Dual Standby Single Pass
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
4G FDD_LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B66
4G TDD_LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41/B42
5G: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78

Sensors-
Accelerometer: Supported
Ambient light sensor: Supported
Proximity Sensor: Supported
E-compass: Supported
Fingerprint: In-Display Fingerprint Scanning
Gyroscope: Supported
Color Temperature Sensor: Supported
Motor: Linear motor
Laser focusing sensor: Supported
Infrared blaster: Supported

Media-
Hi-Fi: CS43131
Audio Playback: WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, ACC
Video Playback: MP4，3GP，AVI，FLV MKV
Video recording: MP4
Voice Recording: Supported
Location: GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, A-GPS, Cellular Positioning, WLAN positioning

Vivo X80 Specifications:

Dimensions: 164.95×75.23×8.30mm
Weight: 206g
Material: Glass
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9000
RAM&ROM: 12GB + 256GB
Battery: 4500mAh (TYP)
Color: Cosmic Black, Urban Blue
Operating System: Funtouch OS 12 (Based on Android 12.0)
Fast Charging: 80W FlashCharge

Display-
Screen: 6.78-inch, up to 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: 2400×1080 (FHD+)
Type: AMOLED
Touch Screen: Capacitive multi-touch

Camera-
Camera: Front 32MP / Rear 50MP+12MP+12MP
Aperture: Front f/2.45 (32MP), Rear f/1.75 (50MP) + f/1.98 (12MP) + f/2.0 (12MP)
Flash: Rear flash
Scene Modes: Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Live Photo, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Pro, AR Stickers, Documents, AI Group Portrait, Double Exposure, Dual-View Video

Connectivity-
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 2.4G/5G, Wi-Fi Display, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Flash: Rear flash
USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0
GPS: Supported
OTG: Supported
NFC: Supported

Network-
Network Types: Dual SIM Dual Standby Single Pass
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8
4G FDD_LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
4G TDD_LTE: B38/B39/B40/B41
5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n78

Sensors-
Accelerometer: Supported
Ambient light sensor: Supported
Proximity Sensor: Supported
E-compass: Supported
Fingerprint: In-Display Fingerprint Scanning
Gyroscope: Supported
Color Temperature Sensor: Supported
Motor: Linear motor
Laser focusing sensor: Supported
Infrared blaster: Supported

Media-
Audio Playback: WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC
Video Playback: MP4，3GP，AVI，FLV MKV
Video recording: MP4
Voice Recording: Supported

Location: GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, A-GPS, Cellular Positioning, WLAN positioning, NavIC



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Acer's Latest Chromebooks

Acer Inc., a Taiwan-based computer company unveiled their new Chromebooks that are built tough for classroom environment. The company revealed five new laptops (4 Chromebooks and 1 Windows convertible).

Chromebook Spin 512

The two Chromebooks namely Acer Spin 512 and Spin 511 are Intel-based convertibles. Both are powered by Intel processors N4500 and N5100, respectively. The Spin 511 is equipped with an 11.6-inch HD 16:9 display, while the Spin 512 boast a 12-inch HD+ 3:2 display. Both laptop has up to 64GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM, while battery life is rated up to 10 hours. The two laptops are also equipped with antimicrobial scratch-resistant displays, but the Spin 512 also features a similar antimicrobial coating on its keyboard and touchpad. The Spin 511 starts at $399.99 while the Spin 512 starts at $429.99 and will be available in North America from April.

In addition to the new Spin convertibles, Acer has also unveiled the 2021 versions of two of its 11-inch Chromebook laptops, the Chromebook 511 and Chromebook 311.

Chromebook 311

The new Acer Chromebook 511 powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor, features 4G LTE connectivity and can go for up to 20 hours on a charge. While the Chromebook 311 is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 processor and the battery can last up two 20 hours. It also has an HDR webcam and can be upgraded with an optional touchscreen display. The 311 launches this month in North America and is priced starting at $299.99, while the 511 is coming in April starting at $399.99.   

TravelMate Spin B3

The fifth laptop is the new Windows TravelMate Spin B3 laptop for education. It’s also a convertible like the other entries in the Spin lineup, with WiFi 6 connectivity and a 5-megapixel webcam on its touchscreen display. It is powered by an Intel Pentium Silver processor with as much as 12 hours of battery life. It was designed tough with military-grade durability. You can also opt to purchase it with LTE connectivity and/or with a Wacom pen. The device will be out in North America in April with prices starting at US$330.


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Happy New Year! 2021

 

New Year? Yes please! Here’s to better times ahead for us all! Wishing you a happy, safe and healthy 2021. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas! 2020

 

The best present one can hope for this year is to spend time together with family and friends. I can't wait to celebrate Christmas with everyone.

Eat. Drink. Be Merry. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro

 

- Mi Box 4S Pro is the first 8K-capable Mi Box in China.
- It has 16GB of storage

The new Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro is a streaming device set-top box that can handle 8K video playback. This new gadget from Xiaomi boast HDMI 2.1, 16GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, Xiaomi’s MIUI TV platform, USB port and supports Bluetooth voice controls. Its predecessor is the Mi Box 4S which has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and support for 4K 60fps video playback, so this is a significant upgrade.

The Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro is anticipated to sell for $60 or 399 yuan when it hit the market in China. Preorders for the Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro started yesterday November 5. It’s unclear if Xiaomi’s newest set-top box will launch in other country.


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pendoo Android TV Box 10.0 4GB RAM 32GB ROM Price: $64.99

HK1max Android TV Box 10.0 4GB 64GB Smart TV Box Streaming Media Player RK3318 Price: $56.99

Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse

If you're working on your computer most of the time then you probably need a good mouse that will make life easier for you. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 has a very price MagSpeed Electromagnetic scrolling that it can stop on a pixel and it can scroll 1,000 lines in a second. You can also side-scroll with the mouse by pressing one side button and moving the MagSpeed wheel at the same time. The scroll wheel is also made of machined steel for premium and classy look and grippy silicone side grips for ultimate tactility. The side buttons for move forward and back can be costumized to control camera and mic settings during video chats. It can also start or stop video feed, mute or unmute your mic during a video call.

With this mouse you can also use it on any surface even glass, that gives you the ability to work anywhere on your desk, in your living room, or your favorite hang out place.

At full battery capacity it can last up to 70 days, while for a quick charge of 1 minute it can give you 3 hours of operation. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse uses USB TYPE C charger.

The mouse is compatible with most operating systems like Linux and Chrome OS. It cost $79.99, which I think is a little bit expensive.  





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