MSI Thin A15 (2024) Review

MSI is a household name in the world of gaming and their gaming laptop portfolio is quite well known. At the lower-end of this portfolio is their Thin-series of gaming laptops, and we are reviewing the 2024 model of Thin A15 B7V. Featuring an AMD Ryzen 7000-series processor and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPU, the MSI Thin A15 promises good performance without an absurd price tag. What are the compromises that MSI has made to achieve this performance? Read in my review to find out.

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024) Review: A gaming beast

Last year, we reviewed the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16, and we were thoroughly impressed by its performance. The laptop offered some of the highest possible performance in its segment and of course, it looked very cool while doing it. For 2024, the laptop has been upgraded with the latest from NVIDIA and Intel, and has also made some other minor improvements. Let’s check it out in this review of the ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024).

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OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Review

OnePlus is no stranger to special edition smartphones. Over the years, the company has partnered with companies such as Marvel, McLaren, CD Project Red, etc. to launch special edition version of their smartphones. They have now partnered with video game publisher miHoYo, to launch a new limited run OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition smartphone.

Genshin Impact is an incredibly popular video game that has amassed over over 150 million downloads till date on iOS and Android. It was launched back in September 2020, and has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds. The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is launching in celebration of the game’s success, and it is themed on an in-game character, Keqing. Let’s see what and all you get in the box when you purchase the Genshin Impact Edition of the OnePlus 12R.

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ASUS ROG Ally review: A new frontier in gaming

In the last few decades, video games have evolved from simple titles such as Pong to complex multiplayer titles such as Bethesda’s latest title “Starfield”. The platforms we play these games on have also evolved from arcade machines to home consoles and PCs. And now, the PC gaming platform is getting a significant upgrade as handheld consoles have become a possibility.

Among the first to enter this new market is ASUS, who launched the ROG Ally a couple of months ago. The device is now available for purchase in India and we got a chance to review it. Read on to see how the ROG Ally fares as a portable handheld gaming console.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review

In the past year, the Indian foldables market has picked up significantly, with new entries from OPPO, Techno, and Motorola. Priced cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series, these new entries have proven to be competitive in this emerging market. Samsung enjoyed the title of leaders in the foldable market for quite a bit now, but can they still hold on to that title?

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched a little over a month ago in India. They have not increased the price, however there aren’t any major improvements either. So is the device still worth the price? Read on in my review.

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review

About a year ago, AMD announced the Ryzen 7000-series of desktop CPUs. The series launched with 4 processors and at the top end was the Ryzen 7950X. It is a 16-core/ 32 thread beast of a processor that replaces the previous flagship Ryzen 5950X and we got our hands on it. After testing it, here is our review.

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OPPO Reno10 Pro Review

Last month, OPPO launched their latest generation of Reno smartphones in India. It features 3 new models – the Reno10, Reno10 Pro and for the first time, the Reno10 Pro+. We reviewed the Reno10 Pro+ here, and found it to be a good phone, but overpriced. The Reno10 Pro on the other hand is much cheaper, but has more modest specifications. Can it justify its price tag of Rs. 39999? Read on in my review to find out. 

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ASUS ROG Flow X13 (2023) Review: An excellent thin-and-light gaming laptop

About two years ago, we reviewed the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and we loved it. The company was trying something new in the thin-and-light gaming laptop segment with its custom GPU enclosure called the XG Mobile, and it proved to be quite popular.

ASUS has now launched the 2023 model of the Flow X13, updated with Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs. Does the laptop offer better value than its predecessors, or has ASUS lost its vision for the Flow X series? Read on in my review to find out.

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OnePlus Pad Review: Almost perfect

It has been a while since OnePlus has entered a new market segment. The company has been steadily expanding their portfolio of devices in India, now ranging from TVs, Monitors, and earbuds. The newest segment the company is entering is the Android tablet market, and the first device to launch is the OnePlus Pad.

The tablet market in India is dominated by Apple, Samsung and Lenovo. Has OnePlus made a compelling enough tablet to sway customers over to their side? Read on in my review to find out.

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Nothing Phone (2) Camera Samples

The Nothing Phone (2) has launched in India, a phone that has been hyped for weeks now. While Nothing has only made slight changes to the external design, the Phone (2) has major upgrades to its performance, battery and of course the cameras. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (2) Camera Samples”

Lenovo Yoga 9i Review

At the top of Lenovo’s popular Yoga line is Yoga 9i, which was launched earlier this year in India. The laptop features Intel’s latest 13th gen processors, a 4K OLED display, and a gorgeous new design. But with these improvements, the price has jumped too. Is it worth the upgrades? Read on in my review. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga 9i Review”

OnePlus 11R review: 3 months later!

The OnePlus 11R is the third device in their “R” series of smartphones. It was launched alongside the OnePlus 11, and featuring the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. With a price tag of just under Rs. 40000, the phone promises a lot of performance with few compromises. I’ve been using the device for about 3 months and here is my review.

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Vivo X90 Pro Review

The Vivo X90 Pro was launched in India back in April, replacing the X80 Pro, which was their previous flagship smartphone. This year, the phone has been upgraded with MediaTek’s fastest processor, new camera hardware and faster charging. However, Vivo has also increased the price of the X90 Pro. Is it worth the price? Read on in my review

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023) Review: So much power!

Gaming laptops with Intel’s latest 13th Gen CPUs and NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series GPUs have finally begun hitting the Indian market. ASUS has refreshed their entire line-up of ROG gaming laptops for 2023, all with the latest processors and GPU. We have with us today the ROG Strix SCAR 16 and here is our review.

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OnePlus Pad Unboxing and First Impressions

Months after revealing the design and specifications of the OnePlus Pad, the company has finally launched it in India. Starting at a price of Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus Pad promises premium performance, a high quality display and great build quality. We unboxed the device and here are our first impressions.

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