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HP Spectre X360 13inch 2019 with gem-cut all-aluminum CNC-machined design Review and Price in Kenya

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HP Spectre X360 13inch 2019 with gem-cut all-aluminum CNC-machined design Review and Price in Kenya

If you are shopping for a new ultraportable premium laptop in 2019, the new HP Spectre X360 13inch 2019 is probably a must have on your shortlist. It’ll check most of the spec sheet you’d have on close competitors, or at least those within the same price bracket. But just so we don’t get ahead of our heads, there are worthy competitors from the likes of dell, Lenovo and Asus promising to deliver just as good performance as this model. Therefore, as you read further, we’ve divulged some of the key points in performance, aesthetics, battery life as well as ergonomics you ought to consider before settling on this model as your perfect replacement or premium laptop of choice.  

Our full disclosure on how we came to review the HP Spectre X360 13inch 2019

First, let’s get some things straight before we proceed. I personally don’t own this model – the Hewlett Packard Spectre X360 13inch 2019, but I ordered one for a good client of mine and had a taste of it beforehand. When it comes to technology, more than often the latest tech trounces and we don’t intent to put this laptop up against old or overtaken tech in the spirit of fairness. So much has changed from previous years in comparison such as the Toshiba Satellite we reviewed back then.  

Specifications of our review HP Spectre x360 13-ap0010na model;

  • Intel Core i7 8565U “Whiskey Lake” processor running at 1.99GHz
  • HP’s gem-cut all-aluminum CNC-machined design
  • 13.3-inch 4K (3,840-by-2,160) 360-degree touch display reinforced by a corning gorilla glass
  • 16GB of DDR4-2400 SDRAM
  • 1 TB PCIe® NVMe™ SSD storage

4K MICRO-EDGE DISPLAY

There’s a reason why I always start with the display panel in my reviews; it’s the first point of interaction and let’s face it, this is one feature that could make a whole lot of difference. We like the fact that HP included models with 4K resolution, most of us probably won’t need it but we can’t ignore the fact that it makes those images and text pop in comparison. Rather than having a grainy traditional panel, the HP Spectre X360 13inch early 2019 has a decent screen resolution that it’ll be impossible to differentiate individual pixels at normal reading distance. The display panel has minimal bezels running from edge to edge which keeps the small ultraportable profile intact.

Design

I like the old days when laptops used to be sturdy and by far durable than current offering; however, one area manufacturers understandably failed to fully address was the bulky sizes. This was because of several factors including not so efficient processors at the time. While the 2019 HP Spectre X360 generally feels lighter than it actually is thanks to good weight distribution, it still puts on enough weight – 2.9 pounds to deny it bragging rights in the ultra-portables. We loved HP’s approach to design, it features chamfered (angled) “gem-cut” edges, which were utilized to house the power button as well as the other USB type C port. Unlike what you’d refer to as average design, HP paid a lot of attention to design detail. For example, there’s an attractive Bang and Olufsen speaker grill above the keyboard surrounded by a rock-solid but nicely-textured aluminum chassis.

Performance:

For the duration we had this model, there’s one area it’ll prominently feature in comparison – performance. HP Spectre X360 is one of the fastest laptops out there sporting the latest Intel 8th gen Core i7 8565U processor, this model out-performs most laptops from well-known vendors with the same processor. It’s palpable for me — blazing through pretty much everything I throw at it.

Battery life:

Battery life is something laptops have struggled to cope up with demand, consumers are looking for portable laptops that could take them through a few days on battery power rather than a few hours. MacBooks for once have had an upper hand in this arena thanks to optimizations in software by the manufacturer; HP has managed to achieve a full day of battery life despite  a 4K display, a fast quad-core processor, 16 GB of DDR4 memory, and a 512 GB SSD, the Spectre can easily go all day for most of normal tasks.

Speakers: The speaker system rivals the kick-ass speakers in MacBooks. Features Good bass and mid-range.

Biometric ID: the spectre Comes with both Windows Hello Face ID and fingerprint sensor. Which are instantaneous.

Keyboard / trackpad: there’s a good tactile feedback and decent travel on the keyboard

Ports: Headphone, two Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, microSD reader.

Price and availability in Kenya: Our review model will cost you around Ksh. 150,000

Canon Unveils ME20F-SHN the latest full HD network camera during the East Africa Com event

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Canon Unveils ME20F-SHN the latest full HD network camera during the East Africa Com event

After it officially confirmed to participate in this year’s East Africa Com event, we’ve got a taste of what’s in store from Canon– one of many technology corporations that took part in the event. Security companies were presented with one of the company’s latest Full HD multipurpose network camera – the Canon ME20F-SHN that’s been on the market for a while and is notably dated but probably still unknown by many stakeholders. We also got to see a range of Canon’s innovations that span from digital print solutions that enables customers to print and manage their documents in the most efficient, secure and economical manner as well as some of its latest professional broadcasting and security solutions in the imaging industry.

This year’s East Africa Com event is slated to run up until 14th May 2019 in Nairobi. Canon took the opportunity to showcase it’s recent innovations in images, video, security and printing technology segments. During the event, Canon Central and North Africa B2B sales and marketing director Somesh Adukia indicated he was pleased with the company’s participation quoting that the event was strategic for companies in the telecoms, media, broadcasting and technology sectors. He also added that the event posed a great opportunity for them to be in direct contact with customers, allowing discussions on Canon’s products.

Let’s have a look at Canon ME20F-SHN full HD network camera Review

While you’d easily associate Canon with point-to-shoot camera’s, security is a new territory that the company is yet to create a distinguishable reputation, which basically means it has to work extra hard just like any other brand. There are a few highlights that may impress security companies out there or individuals who are rather into do-it-yourself category.

Canon ME20F-SHN Main Features;

  • 2.26megapixels 35mm sensor capable of 1080p recording
  • Canon EF mount with Cinema Lock
  • Built-in ND filters 2 stage: 3 stops, 6 stops, Manual Focus and One-Shot AF
  • Digital Tele Converter: 2x, 3x, and 4x, DIGIC DV 4 Processor, Canon Log and WideDR
  • Sharp, low noise color video in extreme low light
  • Network capable remote configuration and monitoring
  • Supports a wide range of surveillance applications

Canon ME20F-SHN’s full frame 35mm sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor, are poised to deliver sharp, low noise, Full HD color video in extreme low light conditions. And while a maximum ISO that goes beyond 4 million guarantees that the ME20F-SHN can capture subjects illuminated with less than 0.0005 lux. You’d be amazed how this network camera can deliver detailed footage even in low-light situations by removing the IR cut filter when shooting in infrared mode.

And from what we were able to capture from the event, Canon ME20F-SHN was specially crafted for low light shooting and Full HD color video in almost total darkness plus networking and remote-control capability for critical surveillance applications.

How to pay for your Jambojet flight using Equity Bank’s Equitel Mobile Banking Platform right on your phone

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How to pay for your Jambojet flight using Equity Bank’s Equitel Mobile Banking Platform right on your phone

Equity Bank’s customers who fly via jambojet can now rest easy after the lender unveiled a paybill number they can easily use to make payments for their booking. Since equitel was introduced to rival Safaricom’s Mpesa, the platform has steadily been getting more businesses onboard who can now accept payments from the platform – you don’t have to use your credit card or make cash payments anymore if you have an equitel line. The mobile banking technology allows users to make payments right from their mobile phones.

How to Buy Jambojet tickets using equitel service

Jambojet is popularly known to offer some of the most affordable flight rates in Kenya and as such most Kenyans have been using the carrier for local flights. I have therefore come up with a simple guide that Kenyans can utilize to pay for their jambojet flights using equitel. The process is very similar to using Mpesa platform such as paying for your NSSF contributions

How to pay using equitel paybill service

  • First you need to have a working equitel line – can easily be acquired from equity bank for current customers
  • On your phone, navigate to the equitel menu
  • Then select “My Money”, followed by “Send/Pay”
  • Choose “Account” then “Paybill”
  • Enter Jambojet Business Number “737700”
  • Enter your “Booking Reference Number” as the account number
  • Put the flight amount, then confirm details
  • You’ll receive a confirmation SMS after entering the PIN and sending the payment.

How to Pay for your jambojet flight using mobile money

While on the jambojet website, you’ll need to first activate mobile payment to use equitel as follows;

  • Change your region to Kenya
  • Enter your mobile phone number without the first zero or country code such as 7******000
  • After completing the contact details, select “Mobile Payment” under payment mode
  • Dial *737*10# and enter this code to validate your phone number (which you entered earlier on).  *This will incur a one-time cost of KES 10
  • After your phone number has been validated, you’ll receive a text message detailing the payment procedure.
  • Your booking confirmation and itinerary shall also appear on your screen. Here you shall find your Booking Reference Number. Please enter this number (also known as a PNR) as your account number when making your mobile payments. Remember that booking references differ.

Please note, when making the payment using equitel;

  • That you enter your booking reference number (PNR) correctly
  • You must pay within an hour of receiving your booking confirmation. Bookings not paid for within this period will be cancelled and you will have to book again.
  • And finally, do not attempt to pay after the 1 hour booking period elapses.

NHIF’s EduAfya Product covers All students in Public Schools Registered through the NEMIS Database

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NHIF’s EduAfya Product covers All students in Public Schools Registered through the NEMIS Database

When the government unveiled the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) to manage our enormous education sector, there was just too much anticipation that we didn’t take a moment to appreciate what the new technology could bring. Today, students in public schools are the biggest beneficiaries to access medical cover from the National Hospital Insurance Fund’s EduAfya product partly made possible by the database. Back in 2018, the education ministry signed an agreement that would later on see students in public secondary schools get comprehensive medical insurance cover enjoying a range of services from both outpatient to inpatient medical services.

How to become eligible or join NHIF’s EduAfya product

  • To be eligible, one must be a student in a public Secondary School
  • student must be registered under the National Education Information System (NEMIS) database.
  • Must be Registered by NHIF.

EduAfya can only be utilized by primary policy holders; in this case, the student and is not transferable or cannot extend to any other dependent. The latest move puts NHIF on toes with leading technology innovators in the insurance sector such as Linda Jamii cover

How to Register for EduAfya Cover

  • You need not just be a student but registered on NEMIS for public school students
  • The student details are then shared by Ministry of Health to NHIF
  • Biometric registration will be done physically by NHIF at the respective schools

Benefit Package of EduAfya policy holders (students)

EduAfya Out-patient Benefits

  • These includes services that have to be administered by or on the order of a clinician/ physician who is licensed as a general practitioner.
  • Specialized Out-patient referred to by a general practitioner/Primary Care clinician where a member was registered.
  • General routine outpatient services as per Kenya essential package for health subject to policy terms and conditions.
  • The outpatient benefits those who are referred for specialized services such as; Drug and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services,

EduAfya Dental Cover

For those who may have an ailment relating to their dental health, they will be able to benefit from the following proceedures; Extraction, Root canal, Dental X-ray Services, Accident related inpatient Dental cases will be covered under the standard inpatient surgical benefits to the full inpatient limit.

EduAfya Optical Cover

An optional benefit that caters for expenses related to eye treatment, including the cost of; Consultation, Eye testing, Prescription for ophthalmic treatment and prescription of eye glasses, Accident related inpatient optical cases will be covered under the standard inpatient benefits to the full inpatient limit.    

EduAfya Inpatient Services

  • Hospital accommodation charges ranging from bed costs and so on
  • Pre-hospitalization diagnostic services
  • Doctor’s (physician, surgeon & anesthetist) fees.
  • Nursing charges
  • Drugs/medicines, dressings and internal surgical appliances.
  • Diagnostic, laboratory or other medically necessary services
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Operating theater services
  • Radiological diagnostic e.g. x-ray services, CT scan, MRI, ECG
  • In-patient physiotherapy.
  • Day care surgery surgical procedures that do not require overnight stay.

Huawei Y5 2019 with a Dewdrop Display and a Faux Leather Finish is now official, here are other specs and Price in Kenya

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Huawei Y5 2019 with a Dewdrop Display and a Faux Leather Finish is now official, here are other specs and Price in Kenya

When it comes to the mid-range category of smartphones, there are plenty of choices that consumers currently can’t go wrong for choosing. They’ll provide consumers with basic functionality and even stretch beyond to areas only associated with flagship offerings. Looking at the Huawei’s latest iteration on the Y series lineup, it improves immensely from its immediate predecessor – the Y5 2018 while importantly keeping the price tag within range. Literally putting the two siblings together showcases just how much the Huawei Y5 2019 has evolved a year later – it has almost everything you’d have expected on a flagship device a few years back.  

Physical Differences between Huawei Y5 2019 and the Huawei Y5 2018

If you’ve previously or currently own a Huawei Y5 2018 mid-ranger, comparing the two devices is like night and day. So much has changed to the point there’s so much similarities between the Huawei Y5 2019 and its senior siblings. Rather than implementing bezels at the top and bottom of the phone to house important sensors and the earpiece, the new Y5 opts for a dewdrop display instead covering almost the entire of front panel. It just has so much in common with slightly better ranked Huawei Y6 Prime than its predecessor.

What you need to Know about the Huawei Y5 2019 Before Buying

The Huawei Y5 2019 has its own well-established niche within which everything on the device stands a chance to please many. For a start, there’s so much to be loved if you’re moving from the 2018 model, but you’d be equally annoyed if you’re moving from a higher spec device or at least one that comes with technologies from the past underneath.

Huawei Y5 2019 5.71″ Dewdrop Display

Huawei refers to the new design as inspired by nature but we can all a test to be the current trend in the industry. Because there are no bezels, the device manages to fit a 5.71 inch display panel on a device that maintains a compact footprint. The panel takes a chunk of the front side with a wide 84.6% screen-to-body ratio achievement. The screen resolution is capped at 720 x 1520 pixels which makes sense for a device in its category and still manages to produce vibrant colors as well as sharp texts.

The Design and faux-leather finish

The faux-leather finish design is very ergonomic to hold and is said to be environmentally friendly for those who’d love to be part of world-saving enthusiasts. The material used is anti-fingerprint, wear-resistant and anti-dirty, so you can worry less and enjoy life.

Selfie and Rear Cameras

Huawei Y5 2019 comes with a modest 5MP selfie camera and a 13MP rear camera. Don’t expect snaps taken to blow your mind, but they’re just enough for day to day photos.

Performance and Storage

There are two versions of the Huawei Y5 2019; one with 16GB and another with 32GB internal storage but both with 2GB RAM. Its powered by a large 3020 mAh battery with intelligent power-saving technology. Expected Price in Kenya is around Kes 10,000.

how to give your Uber driver a tip through the app via ‘Uber Tipping’ feature after having a worthwhile ride

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how to give your Uber driver a tip through the app via ‘Uber Tipping’ feature after having a worthwhile ride

As the saying goes, “Great service deserves to be rewarded”, have you ever felt so compelled to reward your Uber driver with something after the trip? Whether you just had a ride of your lifetime or the driver saved you lots of inconveniences, there are a couple of times we’ve had an urge to reward them with something beyond the five-star rating. While Uber Tipping wasn’t officially available to riders in Kenya, some of us have been already so kind to leave them with some change after ending the trip. The only problem was, you could only do this if you had some extra change at the time. Uber Tipping will now give riders the convenience to do this within 30 days of the day you rode with Uber.

Lots of new features that have so far been introduced on the Uber App have been mainly beneficial to riders; remember when UberAssist was unveiled in the country to cater for those with disabilities and senior citizens. It’s therefore very encouraging to drivers to see Uber doing something that’ll be beneficial to them. And to make it more appealing, Uber Tipping will not attract any additional fees and all tips collected through the App will be paid to drivers. Sometimes it’s very nice to see someone going an extra mile just to make a customer happy – more than often Uber drivers have made me laugh when happing a bad day and it would have been great if the Uber Tipping facility was available so I could tip them at my convenience or when I have the tip.

Here are a few points you need to know about Uber Tipping

  • Uber Tipping is optional and as a rider, you don’t have to do it if you don’t want
  • You don’t have to tip your Uber driver immediately; you can tip them when it’s convenient for you. The option will be available from your receipt or from your trip history
  • There’s no fixed amount to tip, you can select from pre-defined amounts or put in your custom figure
  • While some drivers may not accept tips from the App, you can always tip them in Cash

how to give your uber driver a tip through the app

  • At the end of your trip, you can open your app and add a tip after rating your Uber driver
  • Secondly, select either a pre-defined amount from the App or add a custom figure of how much you intent to tip
  • Tap Done – that’s it.
  • You can tip your drivers with gift cards, credits but not promotions

Uber’s ride app continues to embrace improved functionalities by utilizing on the technology giant’s innovation in a sector that’s increasingly becoming competitive by day. In Kenya for example there are at least five or more related services from other firms such as Little Cab and Taxify.

The Infinix S4 is finally here in Kenya priced from Ksh14,999, here is what you need to know before buying

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The Infinix S4 is finally here in Kenya priced from Ksh14,999, here is what you need to know before buying

In an event hosted at Nairobi’s Serena hotel dubbed “Empower the Infinity in You”, we finally got to see how the latest addition to infinix smartphone lineup will look like. And from what we’ve been able to gather so far, it’ll impress some and at the same time disappoint many. We have therefore taken a notch higher to highlight some of the good stuff and not so good stuff you need to consider before deciding to put the latest Infinix S4 in your pocket or purse for the foreseeable future. There are several factors consumers look for when buying a new smartphone depending on what exactly they intent to use it for and we expect the Infinix S4 not to be an exception.

There’s a lot of fuss we’ve already seen from the marketing materials about the latest addition to infinix lineup, some pretty convincing but not enough to sway our opinion at first sight. Notably, the Infinix S4’s 32megapixels selfie camera stands out amongst many technologies’ underneath, but we’ve seen other smartphones who’ve gone a notch higher in the same arena. It’s one area that’s likely to excite many selfie lovers, but it’s just as important to note, not everyone is in the business of taking selfies. Some of us look for a device with the most vivid display, longer lasting battery and great performance as opposed to best camera. In short, what I mean is, not everything is going for the Infinix S4, but it has other factors in it favor that some will be pleased to have such as an affordable price tag.

Let’s take a look at the highs and lows of the Infinix S4;

Infinix S4 Display Panel

We love the fact that not withstanding a manageable price tag, the company implemented a water-drop 6.2 inches HD+ display panel with very slim bezels making it appear compact regardless of a large screen profile. Water-drop, tear-drop, notch, punch-hole has definitely become a common norm amongst smartphone devices so it was definitely expected on the Infinix S4. The display panel is mostly usable for those who have a tight budget, but if you what things to pop-out or blow your mind, then it’s best if you looked somewhere else especially within the AMOLED family devices.

Infinix S4 Rear Cameras Setup and front facing Selfie shooter

A lot of the time, we mistake to judge how good a device can take photos by how many megapixels it has. While in reality, there’s lots of stuff happening in the background that ultimately make that photo to pop. Recently, we got a taste of Oppo F11 Pro’s incredible 48MP+5MP Dual Rear Camera Setup, it’s impressive no doubt about it, but the iPhone XS with it’s 12megapixels rear shooter still manages to take overall better photos as well as video clips. The rear panel houses a combination of 3 camera setup; 13MP+8MP+2MP, which works hand in hand to produce the final image. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera that will take those selfie shots with more details. There are some nice touches within the OS utilizing artificial intelligence to allow users add touches on their photos.

Infinix S4 Performance, internal storage and Design

The Infinix S4 will be offered with two variants, one with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage at a retail price of Sh14,999 while the 6GB and 64GB internal storage variant will cost Sh18,999. The S4 is available in a variety of colors including Milan Black, Blue and Purple.

Oppo F11 Pro features an incredible 48MP+5MP Dual Rear Camera Setup in a colorful symmetrical design

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Oppo F11 Pro features an incredible 48MP+5MP Dual Rear Camera Setup in a colorful symmetrical design

Oppo has been and remains to be one of those innovation minded companies that have put their best foot forward to topple some of the established brands in the sector. We’ve come to expect gradual progress amongst top brands in the smartphone sector who exploits every opportunity to maximize on their profits. But when you start considering upcoming brands such as Oppo and in this case the Oppo F11 Pro, that’s when you’ll really begin to appreciate small details we often overlook when shopping for that technology filled device. For instance, while we’ve seen large camera sensors on devices like the Huawei Honor View 20 which boasts of a 48megapixels sensor and now Oppo F11 Pro with a similar sized sensor, it’s almost not realistic to imagine the likes of Apple and Samsung could make such a move.

Make no mistake, it’s not like I don’t like the so-called established brands such as Apple and Samsung; in fact, I’ve been a loyal customer ever since I can remember. But at the same time, I have to acknowledge, sometimes loneliness gets the best of me. While it’s normal to expect brands like the Oppo F11 Pro to feature dual SIM capability, the same is not obvious on the other side of the aisle, you’d be expected to churn out lots of cash for such an ordinary feature. Having both of my Safaricom line and Telkom SIM in a single feature-rich device would be something to die for and we expect this from the F11 Pro. I mean what else would someone expect from a device that innovatively implements a motorized pop-up selfie camera instead of embracing the now so common notch and at the same time giving you an option for external storage and a bezel-less 6.53 inches display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels?

Let’s dive into the features and highlight both the pros and cons.

We take a look at the Oppo F11 Pro’s 6.53 inches display panel

If you were expecting us to start evaluating this device from the screen to the rest of good or not so good stuff, you guessed it right. Before I consider getting a new gadget, I always look at the display panel first and for a good reason. It’s basically the feature you’ll interact with most, but of course other specs are worth considering let’s you end up with the galaxies. Samsung’s devices are the most coveted for their super AMOLED panels, but often very expensive in comparison. On the other hand, here we have a comparatively affordable Oppo F11 Pro featuring a bezel-less 6.53 IPS panel that manages to achieve 84.4% of screen-to-body ratio thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. The screen is equipped with enough pixels at 1080×2340 making text look sharp and images look vibrant and stunning. To the human eye, this is more than enough you’ll ever need except for the bragging rights.

Oppo F11 Pro Camera setup

One of the Oppo F11 Pro’s highlight feature is the rear camera setup that includes a 48megapixels sensor and a 5megapixels depth sensor. We understand there’s lots of work that goes into software optimization to make everything pop, but at the same time a 48megapixels sensor is poised to capture detailed snaps that most of you will love. Instead of going for a notch to house the selfie sensor, Oppo went for a Motorized pop-up 16 MP selfie sensor instead. We are a bit skeptical on the overall durability of this mechanism but it’ll wok at least for now. It comes with a Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery that supports fast battery charging at 20W (VOOC 3.0).

Oppo F11 Pro internal storage and performance

There are two options; a 64GB option with 4GB RAM or a 128 GB with 6 GB RAM, both are great options depending on what your needs are. You can beef it up further with a microSD of up to 256 GB. Underneath, this device is powered by Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) processor.

Design

Oppo F11 Pro has a glass front but the rest of the body is plastic. It’s available in Thunder Black and Aurora Green. At the back you’ll find the 48MP+5MP Camera setup an LED flash at the top and a fingerprint sensor in the middle. Oppo F11 Pro is expected to cost around Kenyan shillings 32,000 here in Kenya.

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