What to give a boom for the holidays?

Ahead is a whole series of holidays that will last almost until February (do not forget about the good old habit of celebrating all versions of the New Year, including the Chinese). Naturally, our acquaintances, friends and family members are waiting for gifts. Geeks have specific expectations for gifts - the same cologne, or there the geek will not be too happy to receive shaving foam.

Therefore, Medgadgets decided to help with the selection by offering a number of interesting options. All that is in the current collection is gadgets. Power banks, cameras, smart watches and much more.

Powerbank + fast charger

Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 10400

One of the most popular and popular models of portable batteries. Xiaomi was once again able to surprise with the price and characteristics of the new device.



The weight of the gadget is only 250 grams. The case is metal, respectively, strong enough not to be afraid to work with the device in "traveling" conditions. Dimensions - 77 * 90.5 * 21.6 mm.

Capacity - 10400 mAh. Inside - power cells from LG and Samsung, one of the highest quality.

Aukey PB-T1

This is a competitor to the previous gadget. The capacity of the device is 10,400 mAh, which is enough for several full charges of modern smartphones. There is only one USB port, with support for Qualcomm’s fast charging technology.



The case of the device is made of anodized aluminum, so damaging the external battery is not so simple.

Specifications

• Model: PB-T1
• Technology: Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
• Capacity: 10400mAh
• Number of USB Ports: 1
• Input Current: DC 5V / 2.1A, 9V / 1.8A
• Output Current: DC 5V / 2.1A, 9V / 1.8A, 12V / 1.35A
• Size: 137 mm x 105 mm x 37mm
• Weight: 364.7 g.

You can buy this universal charger in the Medgadgets catalog . Kg6c8GE code has a discount of 300 rubles.

Yoobao Mytour Power Bank YB-658 + Wi-Fi

Another device from the Chinese, which can hardly be called a competitor to the previous two comrades. The fact is that this is a hybrid battery, among which the functions of a mobile router. A modern geek always needs communication, but a problem can arise when you are not waiting for it at all.

That is why it is worth using the Yoobao Mytour Power Bank YB-658 + Wi-Fi, with a SIM card. If necessary, the device can distribute the network. If there is a need, we connect an Ethernet cable and work quietly for ourselves.

Avantree powerhouse

If the capabilities of the previous charging options are not enough, then it is worth using something more serious. It's about Avantree PowerHouse - a charging station that can simultaneously recharge the batteries of several devices at once, at home or in the office. It quietly houses a tablet and several phones.

Specifications

• Input: AC 100-240V, 50 / 60Hz, 0.6A maximum.
• Output: 5V, total current 4.5A (distributes 4.5A when all ports are in use)
• Number of USB ports: 4 ports - USB1, USB2, USB3 and Smartport
• SmartPort: Built-in smart IC with wide compatibility.
• Dimensions: 15.4 * 11.4 * 8.5 cm.
• Weight: About 305g.
• Certification: CE, FCC and RoHS.
• Compatibility: Universal

In Russia, the station can be bought from Medgadgets , at a discount of 500 rubles using the UIKKWcN code .

Smart watch

LG Watch Urbane

Here you can recommend the stylish and functional watch LG Watch Urbane. Their characteristics are pretty good, and the style will suit both a business suit and jeans with a T-shirt.



Specifications:

• 1.3-inch OLED display, with a resolution of 320x320 and a density of 245 pixels per inch.
• The watch runs on a Snapdragon 400 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz.
• There is a built-in heart rate monitor for training, plus a barometer for measuring height, a gyroscope, an accelerometer and a compass.
• Built-in clock memory - 4 GB, RAM - 512 MB.
• The battery capacity is 410 mAh.
• The LG Watch Urbane is dustproof and water resistant to IP67, but should not be worn while swimming or in the shower.
• The watch runs on Android Wear OS and is compatible with mobile devices running Android Kit Kat 4.3 and higher.
• The watch does not have a GPS function
• Dimensions: 45.5 x 52.2 x 10.9 mm

You can buy watches in the Russian Federation in the Medgadgets catalog . By cJj51nf code you can get a discount of 2500 rubles.

Modular Blocks

Blocks is the world's first modular smartwatch, the functionality and capabilities of which the user can change independently. To do this, you just need to add or replace the modules that make up the watch strap. Now Blocks developers have provided additional information about their device, and it all looks pretty attractive.

So, Blocks introduced new modules, including cellular elements that support the operation of AT&T carrier networks . In addition, modules with a heart rate monitor, a fingerprint module, as well as some other elements were added.


The most interesting is probably still a module with an integrated heart rate monitor. Three powerful LEDs are built in it, which allow monitoring the user's pulse. For security, a module with a fingerprint sensor has been added.

Deliveries of these watches are expected to begin only in March 206, but pre-order seems to be done now.

Wireless headphones

Aftershokz bluez 2

Interesting headphones with bone sound transmission. At the same time, the headphones allow not only listening to music, but also communicating on the phone, that is, it is a full-fledged wireless stereo headset.



Aftershokz headphones work by transferring sound through the bones of the skull directly into the inner ear. In this case, the auricle itself remains open, and a person hears everything that happens around. It is useful if you are doing a report and you need to hear the advice of a colleague. Well, or when you walk down the street and are not afraid that they’ll get knocked down, because you didn’t hear the horn of a car.

AfterShokzBluez 2 works great with a wide variety of devices, whether it's an iPod, iPad, smartphone or MP3 player, thanks to Bluetooth.

In Russia, AfterShokz Bluez 2 are offered at a discount of 1000 rubles using the EOZEhTC code .

Batband

Another version of headphones with bone conduction sound. Moreover, non-standard placement of the headband is used. A very convenient solution is the fact that you can listen to music and answer calls without the need for headphone autonomous control. Communication with the user's devices is done via | Bluetooth, everything is as usual.

Dash

Another Kickstarter project : The Dash’s fully wireless headphones, which are packed with so many sensors that any advanced fitness tracker will envy.



Headphones monitor physical activity, send notifications, let you control music and calls, and measure key vital signs. Estimated date of appearance on the market - March of the coming year.

Smart light bulbs

Luminous BT Smart Bulb

Surprisingly, the most inexpensive lamp in the selection has almost the most extensive functionality. What can a lamp do? Much:

• Management from a smartphone via Bluetooth;
• Ability to set color and brightness;
• Formation of a system of several lamps installed in different places;
• The ability to synchronize the luminosity of the lamp and music played from the smartphone (a trifle, but nice).

At the same time, the radio signal range from the smartphone is about 40 meters, so that you can control the lamps in any apartment from anywhere.



There are lamp applications for both Android OS and iOS. The application, in addition to the above functions, also allows you to program the time the lamp is turned on and off. You can configure the shutdown to gradually fade out the light, and turn on - to gradually increase the brightness.

The factory settings for the Luminous BT Smart Bulb include 20 built-in routines. Each of the routines has 31 modes from the slowest (“1”) to the fastest (“31”). Plus two dozen modes that control colors.

You can learn more about the functions of the lightbulb in a review that is posted on Habré .

Lamp power: 12 W (analogue to 75 W incandescent lamp)

Luminous BT Smart Bulb can now be bought at a discount of 300 rubles using the oARWoLl code .

Insteon LED Bulb

This bulb is also quite good: you can change the brightness level, turn the bulb on and off, combine individual lamps into a single system. Management is done either from a special remote control, or from a smartphone running iOS / Android OS.



The user can adjust the gradual fading of the lamp, if necessary. When turned on, the lamp retains the luminosity level that was when the lamp was turned off (provided, of course, that the luminosity level was not zero).

This lamp cannot change color, but its service life is 52 thousand hours.

Lamp power: 8 W (analogue to 60 W incandescent lamp).

LIFX

Pretty functional solution. The lamp has a Wi-Fi module, and you can control the lamp remotely from your smartphone or tablet (both iOS and Android OS are supported). According to the developers, such a lamp is able to work without problems for 25 years (!).
Using a special application, you can adjust the lamp brightness, color and mode of operation. So, you can configure LIFX to change the brightness and color during the day, depending on the time. You can turn on the mode of automatically turning on or off the light source when a person enters or exits a room.



The developers also provided the opportunity to create color music - ideal for a party.

Power: up to 17 W (60 W analogue for an incandescent lamp).

Philips hue

This is probably the most famous member of his class. Philips lamp can change color, brightness, adapts to the user's current occupation (watching a movie, party, reading a book, etc.).

You can control the device from a mobile device, which in this case works as a remote control. Philips Hue is compatible with the Apple HomeKit platform, supports such a light bulb and IFTTT service.

Different bulbs can be formed into groups, and manage all together at the same time.

Webcams

Canary Universal Smart Camera

Security systems for the home there are a huge number, there are advanced systems, there are very advanced, and there are simple and very simple.

The Canary system stands out from its own kind, primarily by the fact that it can really be called “smart” - it reacts not only to various events, such as opening / closing doors, but also to unusual signals, for example, unusual opening times of doors in an apartment.
The system looks very simple, but inside there are a lot of all sorts of elements, subsystems and nodes:

• HD camera (720p) with night vision mode and 170 degree wide-angle lens;
• Wi-Fi module;
• High quality microphone and speaker;
• Siren;
• RGB LEDs
• 3-axis accelerometer;
• Motion sensor (passive infrared);
• Temperature sensor;
• Humidity sensor;
• Air quality sensor.

The cost of such a camera is about 20,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Ants Smart Webcam

Here we are talking about an almost universal camera for the home, which can be used both as a security system and as a means of communication (if desired).

You can install the camera without any problems - even a beginner can do this. The setup is quite simple.



Specifications:

• Model: Xiaomi Yi (Ants or YHS-113)
• Sensor: 1 \ 4 "CMOS 720P
• (20 frames per second)
• Lens: F2.0mm, 111 viewing angle
• Wi-Fi module: 802.11bgn, wps
• Memory: microSD slot
• Microphone \ Speaker: Yes.
• Protocol: IPV4, UDP, TCP, HTTP, RTP / RTSP, DHCP, P2P
• wep / wap / wppa2
• Video Format: H.264, AAC
• Compatibility: Android, iOS
• Cable: MicroUSB - 2.5m
• Power Supply: 5V / 1A

In Russia, such a camera can be purchased from Medgadgets at a discount of 200 rubles using the ExbXceK code .

Dropcam

Another interesting camera, the cost of which is about $ 200. She can shoot video with 1080p quality. You can fix it anywhere thanks to the original mounting system - a magnetic base with a hinge.

If desired, you can communicate using this camera - two-way communication is supported. Plus, there is night shooting. Also, developers have provided integration with a number of systems such as "smart home".

And yes, all these discounts work until Friday inclusive. On Saturday, that's all, unfortunately :(