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  • Galaxy M40 Cons- 4 Reasons not to buy

    Samsung Galaxy M40 is the fourth smartphone from Galaxy M series. Like Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40 too packs many amazing features for a budget Android phone. However, it has few demerits or features which user may not like it. Here is the list of Galaxy M40 cons based on our review.

    Samsung Galaxy M40 Cons – 4 unexciting features

    We have covered some of the amazing features of Galaxy M40 in our previous post. Also we have done a quick comparison of Galaxy M40 vs Galaxy A50. You can refer to the links given below for the same.

    Here is the list of Galaxy M40 demerits according to our opinion.

    Galaxy M40 Cons

    LCD display panel instead of Super AMOLED screen

    Galaxy M40 comes with 6.3-inch LCD FHD+ display and Widevine L1 certification. It provides excellent sharpness with clear text and videos. However, blacks are not as deep as AMOLED display. The OneUI systemwide night mode on Galaxy M30 or Galaxy A50 looks fantastic because of the AMOLED screen. Also the color preset options are available for AMOLED screen and currently not available for LCD panels from Samsung Galaxy phones.

    3500 mAh battery

    Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 had 5000 mAh battery. Even Galaxy A50 has 4000 mAh battery. Whereas Galaxy M40 has 3500 mAh battery. It lacks the advantage of having higher capacity battery which other M series phone had.

    There is no 3.5mm headphone jack

    If you have good quality earphone or headphones which are compatible with 3.5mm headphone jack, then either you need to buy new one or buy a adaptor. However, Samsung bundles USB-C earphone in the box.

    Hybrid SIM card slot

    This is another feature which is disappointing compared to other Galaxy M series phone or Galaxy A50. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

    Samsung Galaxy M40 is a good phone for the price. It has many unique features for the price segment. However, there are few features omitted compared to previous Galaxy M series phones. We feel Galaxy A50 offers better value considering these Galaxy M40 cons.

  • Epson EcoTank M1120 Review

    Conventional Inkjet printers are economical. However, printing costs are high. Laser printers average cost per print is less but the initial cost is high. Also, the cartridges are costly. If you own a small/medium office or working from home and need to take an average of 10 to 50-page print out per day, then Inkjet printer, as well as laser printers, are not ideal. So which printer is ideal in these scenarios where long time running cost is less and the initial price is not too high? Epson EcoTank printers are one of the options. In this post, we are covering Epson EcoTank M1120 Review which is a basic monochrome printer with WiFi connectivity.

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    Advantages of Epson EcoTank M1120 over laser printers

    It is always tempting to buy the cheapest printer available in the market. However, you need to consider the ‘total cost of ownership’. The total cost of ownership includes ink cartridge cost for a period of several years. A conventional Inkjet printer is cheaper but replacement cartridges are costly. This is the area Epson EcoTank M1120 printer has the advantage.

    Epson EcoTank M1120

    Epson EcoTank M1120 uses large internal tank instead of expensive cartridges. These large internal tanks can be filled up with affordable bottles. Empty ink bottles can be easily recycled. Hence these are environment-friendly compared to cartridges. This will help businesses to get over the frequent changes of toners and consequently, help them reduce carbon footprint to a considerable amount.

    Epson EcoTank M1120 comes with an ink bottle which can take print up to 5000 pages. If you want to buy new ink bottle, it will cost around ₹500 in India. That printing cost per page is around 10 paisa excluding the paper cost. Also, it provides laser-quality text that is smudge-proof and water-resistant.

    According to Epson, the monochrome EcoTank printers have especially been designed by taking into account UN Sustainable development Goals (SDG). Epson M1120 offer 23 times lesser printing costs and over 17 times lesser power consumed translate into significant savings over the life of a printer.

    Epson EcoTank M1120 Feature and Price

    Epson EcoTank M1120 is a compact monochrome only printer with a resolution of 1440 x 720 dpi. It measures 375mm wide, 267mm deep and 161mm high. Because of a small footprint, it can be placed on a small desk or nearby shelf. The internal paper tray holds 150 A4 size papers.

    This budget-friendly Epson EcoTank printer has USB and Wi-Fi connectivity for your office or home network. Epson provides an app called iPrint. This works with Android and iOS. This will help to take a print out from Android phones or iPhones.

    Printing performance of EcoTank M1120 is good. It takes printouts around 15 pages per minute. The text looks finely detailed. The best part is ink is water resistant.

    Verdict:

    Epson EcoTank price in India is ₹12,999. It might look very pricey as an initial investment. However, bundled ink can take a print out of around 5000 pages and works out cheaper in the long run. Epson low-cost replacement ink provides low running cost. In summary, Epson EcoTank M1120 will save you money in the long run and is expected to slowly replace laser printers from our office spaces.

  • Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40 : Which is better buy?

    Samsung Galaxy A50 is selling at ₹18,490 for the base variant. Galaxy M40 is launched at a price tag of ₹19,990. After the price cut, Galaxy A50 looks more attractive deal. Having said that, Galaxy M40 brings many new features which are first for a sub 20k smartphone from Samsung. Which one to choose between these two. Here is the quick comparison of Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40.

    Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40 Specs Price Features

    Lets us start the comparison between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40.

    Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40

    Display

    One of the key differences between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40 is its display panel.

    • Galaxy A50: 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-U display with Super AMOLED panel.
    • Galaxy M40: 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity-O display with LCD Panel.

    The Super AMOLED panel on Galaxy A50 offers vivid colours, deeper blacks and better power efficiency compared to an LCD panel on Galaxy M40. However, Infinity-O display with hole-punch cut out for selfie camera, is more trendy.

    Battery

    • Galaxy A50: 4,000mAh battery.
    • Galaxy M40: 3,500mAh battery.

    Going by the specifications, battery life on Galaxy A50 expected to be better.

    SoC, RAM and Storage

    Galaxy A50 comes in two variants. Whereas Galaxy M40 comes only in one variant in terms of RAM capacity.

    • Galaxy A50: 2.3GHz Exynos 9610, 4GB/6GB RAM. 64GB/128GB storage.
    • Galaxy M40: Snapdragon 675 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

    Camera

    • Galaxy A50: Triple camera setup at back. 25MP f/1.7 aperture, 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensor. 25MP selfie camera.
    • Galaxy M40: Triple camera setup at back. 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensor. 16MP selfie camera.

    Galaxy A50 advantages over Galaxy M40

    • Bigger battery capacity.
    • Super AMOLED screen.
    • In display finger print scanner.
    • 3.5mm headphone jack

    You can read detailed pros and cons of Galaxy A50 here.

    Galaxy M40 advantages over Galaxy A50

    • Infinity-O display.
    • Higher RAM and Storage capacity for the same price of Galaxy A50.
    • Fast and accurate physical fingerprint scanner.
    • Snapdragon 675 chipset

    You can read detailed features of Galaxy M40 here.

    It is difficult to choose between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40. Both are good phones and have pros and cons. But based on your requirement, you can choose between the two.

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  • Amazon Flex India Program- Earn Money Working Part Time

    Amazon launched Amazon Flex programme in India where user can sign up and deliver packages to earn extra income working part-time. One can earn upto ₹120- ₹140 for an hour. In this post, we will cover the features of Amazon Flex India Program.

    India is the seventh country to have Amazon Flex programme. Other countries where this service is already available are North America, Germany, Spain, Japan, Singapore, and UK. In India, this programme is available in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi.

    Salient Features of Amazon Flex India Programme

    • You can earn upto ₹120-₹140 for an hour.
    • Option to select the working hours. Opportunities available 7 days a week.
    • Schedule ahead or pickup any available block of time.
    • Group Accident policy coverage.

    What is the eligibility criteria to apply Amazon Flex Programme in India?

    • You must be at least 18 years old.
    • You will need an Android smartphone phone.
    • A two-wheeler that meets all applicable law and safety requirements.
    • Valid PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card.
    • Savings or a Current Bank Account.

    You can see the detailed eligibility criteria in the official page of Amazon Flex India. These are the basic requirements.

    How to apply for Amazon Flex India programme?

    For applying for Amazon Flex Programme in India, you need to install the app. Amazon will conduct comprehensive background verification check for new delivery partners. If you are interested to join Amazon Flex India programme and earn extra money working part time, you can follow the steps given below.

    • Download the Amazon Flex App by clicking here.
    • Sign Up for Amazon Flex using your existing Amazon account or by creating a new Amazon account.
    • Fill form with requested information. This will be used for background verification process.
    • Select a service area where you will pick up and deliver Amazon packages.
    • You can watch the videos to learn best practices for delivering with Amazon.
    • Provide tax and payment details.

    It will take approximately 15 days to complete the background verification. You can start working after that.

    Amazon Flex is a good option for people looking for part time jobs.

  • Nokia 2.2 Features FAQ Tips and Tricks

    Nokia 2.2 is the successor to last years budget smartphone Nokia 2.1. It runs on Android Pie out of the box. As it is part of Android One program, it is expected get Android Q update. In comparison with its predecessor there are many improvement are made on Nokia 2.2. Here is the quick list of Nokia 2.2 Features in the form of FAQ.

    Nokia 2.2 Features

    Nokia 2.2 Features
    How many different variants of Nokia 2.2 available in India?

    Nokia 2.2 will be available in 2 variants based on RAM and storage capacity. First one is 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. 2nd variant comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    What are the different color options available?

    This new Nokia entry level smartphone will be available in Steel and Tungsten Black colours.

    Whether Nokia 2.2 runs on Android Go or Android One?

    Nokia 2.2 is part of Android One programme.

    What is the price of Nokia 2.2 in India?

    Nokia 2.2 Price in India for different variants are as follows.
    2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage>>₹6,999.
    3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage>>₹7,999.

    What are the key specifications?

    Specification summary:
    5.71-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio and discreet selfie-notch.
    2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC.
    2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage.
    13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 lens and single LED flash.
    5-megapixel front-facing.
    3,000mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot in Nokia 2.2?

    To take screenshot in Nokia 2.2, follow the steps given below.
    Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    Press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneously.
    Screenshot will be saved.

    How Nokia 2.2 is different from Nokia 2.1?

    Here is the quick comparison between Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 2.2.
    Nokia 2.2 Pros over Nokia 2.1.
    1. More powerful processor. It has 2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC compared to 1.4GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 425.
    2. Larger display and higher body to screen ratio: The Nokia 2.2 has 5.71 inch screen with a small notch. The screen is not only bigger, bezels around the screen are reduced.
    3. Run on Android One: Unlike Nokia 2.1 which was running on Android Go, Nokia 2.2 runs on Android One.
    4. Improved camera: Camera hardware is improved and many AI features are added.

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