Tech launches of the week: Nokia 8000 4G, MacBook Air, Acer air purifier, and more

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purifier, and moreTech launches of the week: Nokia 8000 4G, MacBook Air, Acer air purifier, and moreHere's a look at all the devices that were launched this week.Updated: November 13, 2020

20:57 IST Updated : November 13, 2020 20:57 IST1 / 15 HMD Global on Friday launched new devices. The Nokia 8000 4G phone is priced at EUR 79 (around Rs 6,900), whereas the new Nokia 6300 4G

device will cost EUR 49 (roughly Rs 4,300). There is no word on India launch of these units. Both the Nokia phones ship with KaiOS, dual-SIM slots, a 1,500mAh removable battery, 4GB internal

storage and a Snapdragon 210 processor. They support FM Radio and A-GPS connectivity. The Nokia 8000 4G offers a 2.8-inch QVGA display whereas the Nokia 6300 4G packs a 2.4-inch QVGA

screen. The expensive version has a 2-megapixel rear camera and the more affordable one comes with a VGA rear camera.

2 / 15 The newly launched Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Cryptomic air purifier is priced at Rs 61,900 in India. It will be available via Amazon, Flipkart, and Dyson stores. It comes with in-built

heating functionality with thermostat control. The air purifier features an LCD screen, which displays four different pollutants in real-time – PM2.5, PM10, VOC, NO2. The company claims that

the product can automatically detect airborne particles and gases, then diagnoses and report them in real-time. It offers vacuum-sealed filters, Air Multiplier technology and 350-degree

oscillation. It is compatible with Alexa as well. There is a Sleep timer option available and a night time mode too.

3 / 15 The Leica Q2 Monochrom is being sold for Rs 4,11,000 (GST extra) in India. The camera is available for purchase via Leica stores and official online channel of the company. It comes

with a newly developed full-frame monochrome sensor, a fast Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens, fast and precise autofocus and OLED viewfinder tech.

4 / 15 The latest Samsung Sero Rotating 4K QLED TV comes with a price label of 1,24,990 in India. The 43-inch TV can be switched from horizontal to vertical orientations. One can rotate the

screen using the remote, voice command and via the SmartThings app from Samsung. Interested buyers can get this TV via Reliance Digital stores. The Samsung Sero Ultra-HD QLED TV supports up

to the HDR10+ format, and 4.1ch 60W front-firing speakers. For more details, you can visit our site.

5 / 15 MacBook Air's base variant powered by the new eight-core M1 processor starts at Rs 92,900. Apple claims that the new MacBook Air brings improved performance, up to 18 hours of battery

life, and power efficiency. (Image: Apple India)

6 / 15 TCL on Thursday unveiled the world’s first 34-inch R1000 165Hz ultra-wide gaming monitor with 3440 x 1440 pixels resolution. The device supports 21:9 screen ratio, 165Hz refresh rate

and features R1000 super curvature design. The rest of the details, including price and availability, are currently unknown.

7 / 15 Acer has launched its first-ever 2-in-1 air circulator and purifier in India, which is priced at Rs 16,999. It will go on sale through Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Digital and Acer

exclusive stores. It offers a 3-in-1 HEPA Filter combined with a catalytic-activated carbon filter to filter out PM1.0 particles. One can use its air circulator and air purifier functions

separately or all together. The air purifier features an LED touch panel and child safety locks. It packs a PM1.0 Air Quality Sensor. The company says that it can detect changes in air

quality and smartly adjusts the purifier’s operation mode for better purification of the air.

8 / 15 MacBook Pro 13-inch powered by the latest M1 processor starts at Rs 1,22,900. Targeted at creatives and professional users, the Apple M1 chip powered MacBook Pro will deliver 17 hours

of battery life and up to 20 hours of video playback, which is the longest battery in a Mac. (Image: Apple India)

9 / 15 The Mac Mini is priced considerably lower than the previous generation as it is available at a starting price of Rs 62,900. The new Mac Mini brings up to 3x faster CPU performance ,

and up to 6x better graphics. The updated Mac Mini has the same design as the original Mac Mini but it’s mostly overhauled from inside. (Image: Apple India)

10 / 15 Timex has launched its latest fitness band in India. The fitness tracker comes with an alloy case, a stainless steel Mesh band and has a silicon strap. The device sports a touch

display. It is claimed to deliver five days of battery life. It ships with features like activity tracking, music control, heart rate sensor and notification alert. It will be on sale in

Rose gold and Black colours with Stainless Steel Mesh Band and also in black Silicone Strap. The new fitness band from Timex is priced at Rs 4,495.

11 / 15 The Nokia Streaming Box 8000 is priced at EUR 100, which is approximately Rs 8,800 in India. This information comes from German publication golem.de. It is being reported that this

streaming device might not be launched in India as a Nokia Media Streamer streaming device was recently launched for Rs 3,499. The new one is also powered by Android TV. It even offers

support for 4K streaming, dual-band WLAN, Bluetooth 4.2 and Google's Cast protocol. The Nokia streaming box is powered by Amlogic S905X3 processor. Connectivity options include Ethernet

port, HDMI port, Digital Audio Out, AV Out, USB Type-A port, USB Type-C port, and a dedicated outlet for power. The device ships with remote control, which features dedicated buttons for

Youtube, Netflix, and Prime Video.

12 / 15 Asus on Tuesday launched new laptops in India. The Asus Zenbook 14 (UX425) is on sale for Rs 82,990, while the VivoBook Ultra K15 (K513) laptop can be purchased for Rs 42,990. The

company has also unveiled VivoBook Ultra 15 (X513), which is priced at Rs 43,990. There is also a Asus VivoBook Ultra 14 (X413) laptop, which is available for Rs 59,990. The sale of these

devices has already begun on Asus exclusive stores, Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma and Vijay sales. The new laptops come with Intel’s latest 11th-generation processors and feature

ultra-slim design. For more details, you can visit our site.

13 / 15 Xiaomi Mi Wireless Mouse Lite has been launched for 39 yuan (Rs 430), but will be sold for 29 yuan (around Rs 320). It is available through the Chinese site JD.com. The device has

curved buttons and simple ridges for a better feel. The company has used Teflon material for mouse footpads. It is said to have good wear resistance and self-lubricating properties. The Mi

Wireless Mouse Lite features 1000dpi precision sensor, a AAA battery, and supports 2.4GHz wireless transmission technology. There is also an independent power switch with support for

automatic sleep tech.

14 / 15 The Vivo V20 SE is now available in India in a new Aquamarine Green colour. It can be purchased via Vivo India's e-store, e-commerce websites, and retail stores. The device is priced

at Rs 20,999, which is for the 8GB + 128GB model. The specifications of the handset are the same as the original model.The Vivo V20 SE packs a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display, a

Snapdragon 665 SoC, and a triple rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor. There is also a 4,100mAh battery with support for 33W FlashCharge fast charging.

15 / 15 Miko 2 is India’s first Hindi speaking child companion robot priced at Rs 24,999. According to the company the new "AI robot aims to offer an unmatched experience to a whole new set

of users which helps children and parents with effective learning and development." To access the Hindi mode on Miko 2, users can say "Ab Hindi Ho Jaye." Apart from Hindi and English, Miko 2

will also speak in Spanish and Arabic.

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