Category: Tech Reviews

Legion 5 Pro: A No-Nonsense Gaming Laptop With The Best Display

The latest Lenovo Legion 5 pro has to be one of the best gaming laptops with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and a monstrous Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU. The predecessor laptops that came with the graphics card of the 2000 series were a bit of hard luck for Lenovo since Nvidia introduced its new 3000 series soon after. 

This device is quite impressive in terms of its power-packed performance. It can be a suitable replacement for a gaming desktop because a gaming PC with an RTX 3070 requires a 750W of power supply meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop uses a 300W power brick. However, the desktop GPU will always remain powerful.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

Design

The overall case design and build quality seem quite impressive to me. You can easily open the lid with a finger effort but don’t worry, the hinge is solid and won’t totter a bit. The device has a large keyboard and a trackpad. The key is plastic and doesn’t take a lot of force to press. It also has a curvature that helps you centre your keystrokes. 

The logos on this laptop looks quite classy and subtle. One drawback, however, is that the screen does not fold back to 180 degrees which I think would have been better if the plastic piece wasn’t there for the backstop. 

The entire unit feels premium with an aluminium exterior with durable plastic components. Starting on the left, there’s a single USB-C port, along with the headphone/microphone combo jack. On the left is a single USB-A port. Here is something remarkable – Right next to that is a small switch that physically disconnects your webcam when not in use.

Display

Gaming laptops tend to offer fast Full HD displays, and Lenovo excels in this domain. Legion 5 Pro offers fast refresh(165 Hz) and has upped the resolution to 2K in a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display is quite right and seems perfectly calibrated. 

We like Apple’s iPad or Macbook’s display because it is bright and colour accurate. Lenovo seems to be catching up with that. 

Performance

The Legion 5 Pro comes with a Ryzen 7 5800H, an octa-core processor with a maximum TGP of 140W. The model also bundles 16GB of RAM, clocked at 3200 Mhz. There are two other RAM modules that can be upgraded if desired. For storage, you got two 1TB SSD instead of one 2TB SSD, which is kind of weird, but whatever gets the device rolling! 

What I like about Legion 5 Pro is that it utilizes a unique cooling solution. The device consists of large heatsinks, some heat pipes, and a pair of large fans. It offers a perfect balance between the quiet fans and the performance. The gaming loads were hot, as expected, but it was a lot cooler during regular use. 

Legion 5 Pro also has a nice set of speakers that amplitudes as high as 80dB, which is good enough for playing games and streaming a show.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8 x 3.2 – 4.4 GHz, 65 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Cezanne H (Zen 3)

 Graphics adapter

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 140 W TDP, switchable hybrid GPU mode (UEFI settings / Lenovo Vantage app), Radeon RX Vega 8

 Memory

32768 MB, 2x 16 GB DDR4-3200, dual-channel

 Display

16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, 100%sRGB with 500nits of brightness

 Mainboard

AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH

 Storage

1TB SSB 

Battery

81Wh

Aiwa ESBT-460 Wireless Neckband and AT-X80FANC TWS Buds Review

Aiwa has constantly been making premium products that very well carry its legacy in the music industry, but it has over the years lost its charm amidst a hyper-competitive market. This brand makes some of us feel quite nostalgic about how Aiwa was once a dominant player in the audio segment. Aiwa recently launched a series of wireless audio gears including the neckband model ESBT-460 and TWS earbuds AT-X80FANC.

We spend some time with both the devices while listening to songs, watching movies, and attending calls and here begins the review. Let us first talk about the neckband ESBT-460.

Aiwa ESBT-460 Wireless Neckband Review

Considering the price tag of Rs 2,999, Aiwa ESBT-460 gives a solid first impression with its premium packaging. The neckband rests inside a cushion and is made with good quality plastic, and feels extremely light. It feels pretty comfortable to wear at longer durations. 

All the controls, such as the power button and volume and media control, are placed on the left side with an LED indicator below to show the pairing and battery status. What surprised me is that concealed under the left collar is the Micro USB charging port and Micro SD card slot, which comes quite unexpected. If you put some MP3 files on a card, this can become an audio player without any need to pair it with the phone. You also get ear tips of different sizes and a pouch to carry your earphones. 

The ESBT-460 vibrates when you get an incoming call, and in my experience, the quality of the call was quite impressive, and you can hear both lines clearly. The drawback, however, is that this device lacks the Active Noise Cancellation feature. 

The battery life in Aiwa ESBT-460 is pretty decent, but not the best. The device takes up to two hours to recharge fully with a standard micro-USB charger. It also gives 13-14 hours of playback at 70 per cent volume. 

Aiwa ESBT-460 packs 8mm quad-speaker driver technology and delivers a clear and loud sound. The bass is good but lacks detail. 

Pros

Built-in Audio Player

Good Call Quality

Decent battery Life

Light and Snuggly Fit

Cons

Slow Charging

No ANC

Lacks Detailed Sound Quality

Verdict

The Aiwa ESBT-460 wireless earphones work quite good for the price range that it offers. You can definitely try it out for the nostalgic and once-prominent brand in the audio space. 

Aiwa AT-X80FANC TWS Buds Review

Aiwa AT-X80FANC got launched for a price tag of Rs 7,999, which is apparently on a higher side but makes it up with the features it offers. TWS has shaped the modern wireless audio concept globally. Aiwa has given a stem design to its earbuds, and the tips are oval that sit well on your ears. You also get different sets of silicon tips to suit your ears.

The case is small and can easily fit into your pockets without making you feel uncomfortable. It also features a small LED sensor to indicate pairing and charging. At the bottom, there is a USB-C port for charging. Overall, it has a very decent appearance on the outside as well as on the insides.  

You get a crisp and balanced sound with a well-defined ANC performance. The back of the earbuds has a touch-enabled zone, from where you can play or pause the music and cut the call. A single tap to play/pause, double-tap to increase/decrease the volume, answer/cut the call, a two-second long touch to skip to the next track, and a four-second long touch on the right bud to activate the ANC feature. In my experience, the touch sensor acts responsively. 

It seems like Aiwa has given more preference to bass in this one. AT-X80FANC offers an abundance of bass and has well-tempered highs. The mids and the lows are quite impressive too. The drawback here is that the device is not compatible with wearable apps, so it’s hard to set the bass and treble according to your taste. 

The sound on both ends was loud and clear while on calls and listening to music. There was a little latency while playing video games because the device does not support any codec. You can find a little sync problem here and there, but it’s not that noticeable or problematic.

Final Verdict

For a price of Rs 8,000, I wish there were more features in this one, but Aiwa AT-X80FANC TWS buds don’t fail to convince you to buy one. 

IQOO Z5 Tale of Hits And Misses!

I have been using the IQOO Z5 for two weeks, and never during this time period have I thought of switching it for some other smartphone. Since I am starting my review with this pitch, you must be aware of what’s coming ahead. But wait, it’s not all black and white with this one. IQZOO Z5 is going to be a roller coaster ride!

The 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM variants of this smartphone cost Rs 23,999, whereas the 12GB and 256GB variants will cost you Rs 26,990. There are also a few deals running on the smartphone that can save you a thousand bucks or two. 

When I first looked at the smartphone, I thought it had a glass finish at the back, but to my surprise, the IQOO Z5 has a matte finish with a bit of texture. The smartphone has got a premium feel to it with that gradient design and squarish camera. What I liked about Z5 is that it has an excellent weight distribution since it doesn’t feel too heavy in hand, irrespective of the fact that it weighs about 195 grams. 

IQOO Z5 comes in two colors; Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn. On the right-hand side of the smartphone, we have a volume rocker and a power on/off button. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that works flawlessly. On the top, we have a headphone jack and a secondary microphone for noise cancellation. At the bottom, we have stereo speakers, which go missing on a lot of premium smartphones. 

IQOO Z5 has a 6.67-inch screen and has an IPS LCD instead of an AMOLED display, which instantly snatches away the appeal at some levels. The smartphone has a 120 Hz refresh rate and runs on Android 11, primarily on FunTouch OS version 12. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G processor. Also, instead of the LPDDR4 RAM, which is most commonly used in smartphones of this range, Z5 uses the expensive and much more power-efficient LPDDR5 RAM, which is why one cannot complain about the performance of this smartphone. 

IQOO Z5 uses liquid cooling technology, further reducing the chances of overheating while playing heavy games. I was switching between Call of Duty and Injustice, both highly graphical, constantly between hours, and did not face any performance or overheating issues. 

Z5 is backed up with a 5000 mAh battery, and with the Snapdragon 778 chipset, the device becomes quite power-efficient. You also get a 44W fast charger along with a smartphone that can charge the device fully in about an hour. 

Now coming to the most crucial part, the camera functionality, that more or less makes the smartphone lead either from the front or from the back in this hyper-competitive market. The smartphone packs a triple camera setup, with the latest 64MP Samsung GW3 Sensor, 8MP wide-angle, and a 2MP Macro Camera. In the normal lighting conditions, I clicked some pretty good pictures. 

The primary and the ultra-wide cameras captured colors and skin tones quite well, if not perfectly. On the front, there’s a 16MP punch-hole camera that captures selfies well under normal lighting conditions. Interestingly, the Z5 smartphone offers a camera feature where you can operate both front and rear cameras simultaneously. There are also various modes in which you can click photographs or record videos. In artificial lighting, the device captured some pretty good pictures with natural skin tones. 

Honestly, it’s not the best out there but works quite well for the price. If you are all about ‘Made in India’ stuff, you can grab the deal with no regrets. 

Is Oppo Reno 6 Pro Diwali Edition a Fiery Deal?

It’s Diwali season or one could safely say that the festival of gold is here. This is the time when smartphone companies offer huge discounts on their devices as a festive treat. Oppo, this year decided to step above normalcy and launch something which they call a ‘Diwali Edition’ of their Reno 6 Pro 5G variant.

First we will talk about the specifications that Reno 6 Pro comes packed with and in the latter part we will learn about the upgrades that Oppo has made in the Diwali edition, if any. 

Oppo Reno 6 Pro Specifications

Like any other premium smartphone, Reno 6 Pro is also a camera-centric phone that weighs around 177gms. It feels pretty sleek in hand and is neither too heavy nor too light. The back of the smartphone is built of matte glass and is resistant to fingerprints. Reno 6 Pro has a curved AMOLED screen and offers a Gorilla Glass 5. It has an in-built fingerprint scanner which honestly works quite well. 

The general performance of the smartphone is quite impressive since it uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, the maximum refresh rate being 90Hz. Reno 6 Pro comes packed with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB Storage, which leaves no space for lags and glitches. Although I believe 12GB of RAM is quite superfluous, and it hardly comes to use in daily activities, unless, of course, you play a lot of heavy games on your device. Nevertheless, the flagship performance is quite a catch on this one. 

As a Call of Duty fan, I installed this heavy game on this device along with a few others and ran it on max graphics and frame rate to see how the game performs. Unsurprisingly, all the games ran smoothly without any lags, all thanks to the 12 GB RAM. 

The battery life of the Oppo Reno 6 Pro is quite good but nothing exceptional of any sort. The device has a 4500 mAh battery and runs for a whole good day, involving a lot of video watching and exploring social media. It comes with a 65W SuperVOOC charger that charges the phone entirely in about 35 to 40 minutes. 

Cameras are a big part of Oppo smartphones. Reno 6 Pro has a 64 Megapixel, 8MP, 2MP, and 2MP rear camera setup. The front camera is 32 Megapixels. As an upgrade, Oppo has added the Bokeh Flare Portrait filter, blurring the background even in the video mode. You can set the percentage of Bokeh you want for your video. There is also an AI Color Portrait mode which keeps the focused object in color and the background black & white. These are pretty cool features to work with. 

The smartphone costs about 40,000, and you can get it for 39,400 on some websites. 

Upgrades on Reno 6 Pro Diwali Edition

The first noticeable change that we see in the Diwali edition is that it offers a majestic gold color on the back. It seems like there’s a lot of glittery particles on the surface, but when touched, it has a smooth matte surface and feels quite premium. 

The phone is packed with the same 12 GB and 256 GB storage and comes with the same Dimensity 1200 Processor. The screen size of 6.5 inch and refresh rate is also similar to the Pro version. The camera is similar to what we have seen on the regular Reno 6 Pro version, and we witness no upgrade. The ultra-wide-angle could have been enhanced with a 16MP camera instead of 8MP to give the smartphone a premium feel. 

What’s different in the Reno 6 Pro Diwali Edition is that the icons and the UI are customized for a Diwali theme and can be changed depending on the occasion. 

Oppo Reno 6 Pro Diwali Edition has been priced at Rs 41,990, which is Rs 1,990 more than the regular edition. 

OnePlus Blames the Recent Charger Explosion to External Factors

OnePlus Nord 2 5G charger is back again in the headline with another harrowing user experience, which puts the company in a tight spot. The incident happened with a Bangalore-based software engineer, Jimmy Jose, who connected his charger to a socket for quick charging, which unfortunately resulted in a huge blast. The concerned user tagged the Twitter profiles of OnePlus India and OnePlus Support in a series of tweets and explained what exactly happened?

Previously, Delhi-based lawyer Gaurav Gulati had claimed that his OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone exploded in his gown. The incident happened when the lawyer was sitting in his chamber, and when he complained about the same to bring the company’s attention to the incident, he was left stranded. Going further, he filed a lawsuit against the OnePlus, to which the company sent him a cease-and-desist notice, stating that he has been defaming the company by posting false statements on social media.

In both the cases and even during a similar incident that occurred in Bengaluru a month ago, where a OnePlus Nord 2 5G exploded in a woman’s sling bag, the company said that the explosion happened due to external factors and not due to any manufacturing or design defects. In the case of Jimmy Jose, the OnePlus technician said the incident occurred due to an issue with the socket or a voltage fluctuation and promised to provide a replacement charger.

“We take any claim like this very seriously. The user has handed over the damaged OnePlus Charger to our service centre and has been offered a replacement. OnePlus chargers contain built-in capacitors which control and store energy. In this case, after a thorough analysis, the capacitors have remained intact concluding that the blast has been caused by external factors such as voltage fluctuations.” OnePlus mentioned in a statement and strongly urges users to follow safety precautions and warnings specified in its user manual.

Meanwhile, in the case of a Delhi-based Lawyer, the company said that it couldn’t perform a proper diagnosis as the user refused to give them the device and sent a legal notice to the lawyer to give self-contradictory and false statements. Overall, the company refused to accept that all three blasts were caused by manufacturing issues or design defects and blamed it directly on external circumstances such as voltage fluctuations caused by the rainstorm, not taking certain safety precautions and warnings specified in its user manual.

Nothing Ear (1) Review – Nothing Extraordinary

Nowadays, almost every other company wants to venture out into the earphones/headphones field, and that’s why the competition in this market is at its greatest. Hype is the most common thing that always works in the market, make an impressive product with stand-out design and add a little hype to it- it’s one of the easiest ways to grab people’s attention, and Nothing, a new company created by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei did its best job in terms of building hype.

Nothing Ear 1, the company’s debut product, created so much buzz before and during its launch. The company made us believe that it isn’t another affordable truly wireless earbuds like others and played a mind game by hyping more about its attractive design. The well-designed earpods are priced at ₹5,999 in the Indian market and have the potential to grab everyone’s attention from miles.

Design, Features & Negatives

The earbuds and charging case both have a unique transparent design, and they look as iconic as Apple’s AirPods. Each earbud weighs 4.7g, while the charging case weighs 57.4g. Nothing Ear 1 offers several unique features, including active noise cancellation, wireless charging, IPX4 water resistance, and in-ear detection, which you usually don’t get in a ₹5,999.

The earbuds don’t have the regular right (R) and left (L) initials; instead, they have a red dot to signify the right side and a white dot to represent the left side. The square-shaped case has a clamshell-like opening scenario, and on the side, it has a USB Type-C port for charging and the pairing button. Along with all the features, you can even customize and control specific settings and features of the headset with the help of the Nothing Ear 1 app, available for iOS and Android.

The tiny earbuds from Nothing have 11.6m dynamic drivers, and it uses Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. The feature-rich earbuds offer support for ANC, wireless charging, fast charging, and a claimed battery life similar to the AirPods Pro. When it comes to performance, the Ear 1s stands tall in a storm against more premium competition, but there are a few setbacks too.

The touch controls are buggy, and you will be obligated to tap hard to play or pause the music. The touch controls are customizable but offer limited possibilities for controls. The Nothing Ear 1 sports a 5.7-hour battery life from the earbuds themselves, and the charging case provides 28-hours of music backup with ANC off. The overall battery backup increases up to 34 hours if you leave ANC off.

Verdict

Despite being the first product from the company, the earpods have done a tremendous job. At just ₹5,999, Nothing Ear 1 provides a good audio experience, but they are still at the primary level and don’t offer any extraordinary features. If you’re looking for stand-out earpods which offer extreme comfort, then go for Nothing Ear 1, but if you’re a carefree user and looking for excellent audio quality, then Nothing Ear 1 has Nothing to satisfy you.

Saregama Carvaan musicbar review: Family Fun!

Saregama is a name synonymous with music, such that these syllables can define Indian music. In a bid to appeal to the generations of fans that it has garnered over the years, the company has ventured into the audio device segment with its Carvaan lineup. Among its latest offering is the Carvaan musicbar, which we recently got a chance to review. Along with a sleek, minimalistic body, the soundbar offers a plethora of features that we tried out. Here’s what we think so far:

First impressions:

The soundbar comes in a rather large box. Still, it includes various accessories such as a remote, table and wall mounting holders, a USB cable, and the general paperwork (user manual and warranty card). Saregama has also included a subwoofer with the soundbar, making the overall deal quite valuable. The audio output is more than satisfactory at its price point, and there are hardly any points to complain about. Both the soundbar and the subwoofer sport minimalistic black bodies with nothing but basic controls on top of the soundbar. The subwoofer is practically a black box with a speaker on one side and a rat-protection mesh.

Usage:

The company states, “It’s more than a soundbar, It’s a Musicbar!” This is a testament to the soundbar’s capabilities and what it has to offer. It comes pre-loaded with 500 evergreen Hindi songs and inbuilt FM. It has multiple connectivity options like HDMI ARC, AUX-IN, USB 3.0, Bluetooth V 5.0 and Coaxial IN. A stereo sound output of 120W is offered through four powerful full-range active drivers, two passive drivers and a subwoofer. It also provides four dedicated modes (3D, Music, Movie and Vocal) for a customised listening experience. Users can also adjust the bass and treble level as per the preference of the listener.

The sound quality may not offer a Dolby surround effect, but the speakers are sufficiently loud to immerse anyone who listens to the songs at maximum volume. Even with the bass turned up, there was hardly any disturbance or compromise in the sound quality. The remote also includes all the features present on the body of the soundbar, such as switching its modes and controlling the bass and treble volumes. However, the remote is slightly unresponsive, and the soundbar takes some time to register its commands. This can prove intrusive for those who prefer lazing around on their couch instead of getting up to make alterations.

Verdict:

Saregama is offering the Carvaan musicbar for Rs 6,990. Potential buyers can compare it with hardly any other soundbar or music system at this price point. The musicbar is undoubtedly a viable option for people looking for a complete package without expecting too much out of it.

Microsoft’s new Windows 365 subscription lets you run Windows 11 from Anywhere including your iPhone, Android, iPad, and mac

What is Windows 365 and how does it work?
In a blog post, Microsoft said that its recently announced service, Windows 365, provides a new hybrid personal computing category called Cloud PC, which uses both the cloud’s power and the device’s capabilities to provide a full, customized Windows experience. Users can stream all of their apps, tools, data, and settings from the cloud across any device with the instant-on boot to their personal Cloud PC. The whole PC experience is available in the cloud with Windows 365. The cloud also offers flexibility in terms of processing power and storage, allowing IT to scale up or down depending on their requirements. With an option of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Features of Windows 365
Microsoft’s goal with Windows 365 is to provide an experience that looks, feels, and functions as a regular Windows PC but can be accessed via a native app or a Web browser. It allows users to access full Windows 10 (or Windows 11 when it becomes released) from an app or a web browser. Users will be able to access their apps, tools, data, and settings as well.
Windows 365 is now available.
Windows 365 is a new way to enjoy virtual cloud-based PCs running Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating systems, according to Microsoft.
Similar to its cloud-based game service, the subscription-based service allows customers to stream a Windows PC from anywhere.With Windows 365, you can securely stream the whole Windows experience—including all your apps, data, and settings—to your personal or corporate devices.
This strategy establishes a whole new personal computer category, tailored to the hybrid world:
PC in the Cloud
The Redmond-based software behemoth claims that it is Windows 365 service that allows customers to save apps, files, and documents and access them from any device, including tablets and Apple Macs, using a native Remote Desktop application or web browser, at any time.
On August 2,2021  the service, which makes use of Azure Virtual Desktop, will be available.
Microsoft world 365
Beginning August 2, Microsoft announced that Windows 365 would be available to businesses of all sizes. Any device, including a Mac, iPad, Linux, and even an Android phone, will be able to access it. Windows 365 Business and Windows 365 Enterprise will be the two cloud PC configurations available. However, no pricing information has been released.
Windows 365 also includes the Endpoint Insights dashboard, which provides analytics and access to network-wide Internet connection status. There’s also a new Watchdog Service that allows IT professionals to execute diagnostics.
In addition to remote access, Windows 365 is said to be built using a Zero Trust architecture to address some of today’s security issues. Using a connection with Microsoft Azure Active Directory, the service includes multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify login or access attempts to the cloud PC. Specific permissions, such as licensing, can also be delegated.
Windows 365 offers an instant-on boot experience that allows users to stream all of their personalized apps, tools, data, and settings from the cloud to any device, including a Mac, iPad, Linux device, or Android smartphone.
Regardless of the device, the Windows experience is consistent.
The service supports business apps, Microsoft 365 apps, and any other Windows app that can be installed on a standard PC that is needed in the company.
The business intends to provide several sizes of Windows 365 Cloud PCs, with monthly prices based on the number of users.
Windows 365 Business and Windows 365 Enterprise will be the two editions available.
Microsoft’s Windows 365 service is billed as a “new personal computing experience.”

Asus ZenBook Duo 14 review: Two screens with one laptop!

How often do you feel that your laptop is lacking a second screen? For those who do, Asus has come up with the perfect solution. With the new ZenBook Duo 14, Asus aims to fill the gap that the market didn’t know existed. But is it a value addition or a marketing gimmick? We got a chance to find out when we reviewed the Asus ZenBook Duo 14. Here’s how it went:

First impressions:

Asus is known for offering uber luxury and distinction, which the ZenBook Duo carries forward seamlessly. The laptop gets two almost same-sized screens that provide a ton of information without taking up a ton of space. Asus is offering the ZenBook Duo with two Intel processor options, both of which promise to handle large performance requirements. 

Along with a plethora of connectivity options, the laptop also gets audio equipment certified by Harman Kardon. Surprisingly, all this hardware is packed in a compact shell and weighs 1.6 kg!

Usage: 

The ZenBook Duo 14 gets a 14-inch LED-backlit Full HD display. It offers an immersive viewing experience with a four-sided frameless NanoEdge display that’s super-bright and has ultraslim bezels for an expansive 93% screen-to-body ratio. Asus has also given it the new 12.65-inch  tilting ScreenPad Plus, a secondary touchscreen that automatically tilts up to a 7-degree angle, reducing glare and reflections for improved readability. It is equipped with the new ScreenXpert 2 software and offers a plethora of built-in apps. It also provides a new Control Panel app, enabling you to change brush size, saturation, adjust layer opacity, and much more. The control panel is fully customisable, and it works with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Connectivity options include a pair of the latest Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, an HDMI 1.4, an audio jack and a microSD card reader. The Thunderbolt 4 ports support Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and with their 40 Gbps bandwidth, you can connect an external 8K display or two 4K UHD displays.

Verdict:

With a price tag of Rs 1.2 lakh, the Asus ZenBook Duo 14 might not be a casual buy. But for a purpose-oriented buyer who knows exactly what he wants from the laptop, there is hardly any offering better suited than the ZenBook Duo. A small size, coupled with two large screens, might be off-putting for some, and the considerably small keyboard size might also hinder some people with large hands. Nevertheless, Asus has once again offered a strongman in a kid’s body!

Trell App Review: Treading on Growth With Limits

Coordinate geometry may have been a tussle for many. However, if you ask someone to find a midpoint between two points, they will find it. But what is the midpoint of YouTube and Nykaa? The answer is Trell. Well, it is somewhere less than YouTube and more than Nykaa. Why? You have an app where you can make vlogs and buy your cosmetic products. But, why are you reading about Trell? This app has recently raised 45 million USD (somewhere around INR 335.3 Cr/- ). Wow, that’s a whopping figure. Let’s learn about this Trell app, which was hidden somewhere and got more recognition after the funding news through this article.

About Trell App

The very first time if you search about this app, Wikipedia can serve you with vital information related to it. According to Wikipedia, it is an online portal based on lifestyle socialization. If you want to download it, you need to open the Application Store on your smartphone. Now get info related to food, beauty, personal care, movie reviews, etc., through this platform. 

Where is it top-notch?

Trell brings the concept of visualization among the people. There are different sections, using which you can find videos – trending, hashtags, and followers. You can select the language in which you want to see a specific video. I have attached the screenshots of selecting language and choosing a different section for a better app tour. Trell lets you watch a wide range of videos related to anything and everything. So, you may find something quite relevant to you and as per your taste. Trell also provides a space from where you can start making tutorials. If you want to become a vlogger, Trell has provided a 4-stage methodology, ranging from Beginner, Advanced, Pro, and Get Certified. However, you must know that you cannot jump to any stage without finishing the previous ones.

Limited Brands
Exploring Videos Through Hashtag Section
Language Options
Playing Videos

It has Lacunae too

Well, here, you may feel some fear. When I thought about downloading this app, I saw the rating as 4. I thought this is what I needed. But, the main complaint is about the delay in delivery if someone is buying any product from the app. In addition to this, there are very limited brands (including Mamaearth, Wow, Lakme, Plum, and Biotique) when it comes to exploring the Trell online store. If you think that there is a section for face, hair, and lips, then halt yourself. Because even here, the products are basically related to these brands. The biggest problem with the app is that you cannot delete your account from the app. What? How to delete a Trell account? Well, for this, you need to write an email to hello@trell.in. And, lastly, you will constantly get notifications that this app is draining out your battery.

Conclusion – Trell App Review

Trell app has no doubt the potential to become a dashing platform that has almost everything. But, considering the years since its inception, it is not easy to digest the fact, they have not empowered and enhanced their store.

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