Nishtyaki from Xiaomi: the new Redmi Note 4X and something else
Hi Geektimes! This is the next edition of the Xiaomi Messenger. Actually not, just a beloved by many Chinese company has announced new interesting devices that deserve our attention. And at the same time we’ll tell you about some of its other devices, if you suddenly missed it.
First, about the news - in early February, on the official Xiaomi website, information appeared on the Redmi Note 4X smartphone. There were a lot of rumors, and almost all of them were confirmed: the novelty became another version of the Redmi Note 4 smartphone with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. In some countries, the device will come with a Snapdragon 653 chip and MediaTek Helio X20.
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. According to an already established tradition, Xiaomi offers three versions of the device: 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal, 3 GB and 32 GB, as well as 4 GB and 64 GB, respectively. All models support microSD memory cards.
As for the camera, the main module is 13-megapixel with an f / 2.0 aperture, autofocus and flash. Front camera - with a resolution of 5 megapixels traditional for many manufacturers. Under the flash is a fingerprint scanner.
Fans of “Nougat” will have to wait - Redmi Note 4X is running Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a proprietary MIUI 8 shell. The battery capacity is an impressive 4,100 mAh (you still have to charge it, so you can immediately get a useful accessory ) A support for two SIMs was a nice bonus cards (if the microSD card slot is not used). The 3.5mm audio jack is in place, and thanks for that.
Xiaomi has come off with colors for real: in addition to gold, matte black, silver and cherry pink, the company will release a limited series of smartphones in a green case (Hatsune Miku Edition), the Japanese (and not only) for joy.
And now to the point: sales of Redmi Note 4X began only at the end of last week, but now you can pre-order your smartphone in silver with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory and be one of the first to get the device.
When the first television was shown to the world in 1925, it was hard to imagine that in 90 years we would see soundbars - and not just TV speakers, but with our own processor, outputs and capabilities. Now the Web is full of “sticks” for TV, but Xiaomi Mi TV Bar is a completely different matter. Under the exterior of a normal soundbar is the MStar 6A928 processor.
The device not only looks stylish, but also has an enviable “stuffing”: three HDMI inputs, one each of VGA, AV, DTMB, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. All this runs on a 1.4-GHz Cortex A17 4-core processor with a Mali-T760MP4 graphics core. As a standalone device, Mi TV Bar has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 included.
It is enough to connect the device to the TV to gain access to the MIUI TV platform, Xiaomi's proprietary television platform based on Android. Although the soundbar is primarily designed to work with Mi TVs via the special Mi Port connector, it can be bought separately and used with any TV or monitor via HDMI or VGA.
Speaking of sound. For him, the Mi TV Bar is responsible for four 2.5-inch speakers with two tweeters. In addition, there is access to a subwoofer, which can significantly improve the sound characteristics of the device.
In fact, at the price of an ordinary soundbar you can get not only a decent soundtrack, but also brains for your TV with full Android and full stuffing. It is Mi TV Bar that is the cherry on the cake that makes Xiaomi TVs smarter. You can crank it up with your home TV too, the main thing is do not forget the GBMIBAR coupon for a very good discount.
IP cameras are a painful issue for many. The assortment is large, but it is not clear what to choose from. Xiaomi has somewhat helped with this issue with its magnetically mounted IP camera, microphone and speaker.
The device has an interesting cubic shape, shoots in 1080p, has a CMOS matrix (1 / 2.7), 8x digital zoom and ... yes, the possibility of night shooting. On the back of the camera are USB and micro-USB connectors, an operation indicator light; on the lower internal - a slot for microSD memory cards. A folding, adjustable foot allows installation where it is convenient, with a rotation angle of 180 degrees.
A powerful magnet is built into the base of the leg, which can hold it even on a vertical or ceiling surface - unless, of course, the latter is metal. Rubber pads prevent slipping, and a cable length of 1.75 meters will allow you to install the camera in any accessible place.
The picture is clear and understandable - nevertheless, 1080p resolution and F 2.0 aperture make themselves felt. A wide-angle lens makes it possible to view at 110 degrees, and in the night (at a distance of up to 9 meters) the camera can "see" using an infrared sensor. It’s better not to shoot a home video, what if someone looks from the application on the smartphone? Joke.
By the way, this camera is also equipped with a smoke and carbon monoxide detector: as soon as gas or smoke comes to it, it will automatically send a warning to the smartphone. You can use it as a baby monitor: you are always aware of what is happening to the child (thanks to the sensor), and you can immediately reassure him with the built-in speaker.
For a short time, Xiaomi managed to declare itself on the headphone market, releasing a whole line - from 1More and Piston to full-size headphones. The latter are a stylish wired model with a microphone, which is located on a cable 1.4 meters long.
The sensitivity of the headphones is 107 dB, the impedance is 32 Ohms, the frequency range is from 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The case is plastic, the ear pads and the headband are covered in eco-leather, due to which the headphones sit not only comfortably, but also nicely. Although the ears may sweat a little with prolonged use, there is no getting around it.
The main feature of Xiaomi's full-size headphones is the touch panel on the right cup, with which you can answer a call, stop playback, switch to the previous or next track.
Xiaomi Mi TV Box is a special set-top box, which is equipped with the function of watching online television, a variety of multimedia content, and all this is controlled by the Android operating system. It connects to YouTube, Google Play Movies, Netflix and a dozen video services and comes with a Bluetooth remote with a microphone (which is also a joystick).
Externally, the prefix vaguely resembles an Apple TV - the same smoothed corners, black color, although a comparison with a sea stone is perhaps more appropriate here. The rubberized pedestal allows the gadget to stably stay on the surface, even if you connect a massive external drive to the Mi TV Box. True, you have to pay for beauty: because of semi-matte plastic, this box collects with a bang; however, it is unlikely that you will often touch it.
On the rear panel there is a power connector, HDMI, USB and 3.5 mm audio output.
The remote control is convenient and ergonomic, with a circular joystick, five buttons and a central one that executes the OK command.
As for hardware, here we are greeted by the AMlogic S905 chipset - a 64-bit 4-core Cortex-A53 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz, 28-nm process technology, the Mali-450 graphics chip. 2 GB of RAM for everyday tasks and launching applications from Google Play is enough for the eyes, even serious games "go" at the minimum settings. Out of 8 GB of internal memory, only 5 GB is available, but this is enough. Yet this is not a smartphone, but a stationary device.
Support for video VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K x 2K @ 60fps copes with most formats, you can connect the console to Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, including 5 GHz, from wireless interfaces - Bluetooth 4.0. In general, the set-top box is cool and convenient for viewing video content, for your money it is almost the best solution on the market.
It’s best to leave your old lamps and floor lamps with your grandmother when Xiaomi offers its own lamp with brightness and color temperature adjustment. This is a lamp for ceiling mounting, designed for a room with an area of 15 to 20 square meters.
Using a mobile application and Bluetooth, you can set a comfortable brightness level - from 0.1 lumens to 2,000 lumens. The color shades of lighting here are already 240. For the light in Xiaomi Yeelight, 95 Osram LEDs are responsible, the rated power of the ceiling lamp is 28 watts. The internal components of the lamp are reliably protected from insects, dust and small particles - it is not for nothing that its body meets the IP60 standard.
Residents of megacities spend on average 1-2 hours a day in traffic jams. All this time they are forced to breathe harmful gases, so an air purifier inside the car is unlikely to be superfluous, especially if children are often transported. Car Air Cleaner can be taken with you on the go without any problems - it is even equipped with a special mount for fixing the cleaner to the headrest of the chair.
The cleaner can filter PM2.5 fine particles, tiny droplets of liquids up to 2.5 microns in size. Two fans provide performance up to 60 cubic meters per hour, while they can work in low noise mode. A few minutes - and 99.9% of PM2.5 particles will be defeated, and the air will become comfortable for breathing.
If you often transport children in the car or travel with them for long distances, such a device will not be superfluous in the car. Moreover, it does not take up much space, and the UEOA coupon is now available on the purifier - apply it and get your discount.
Another two months from 2017 did not pass, and Xiaomi has already managed to make several announcements, including speaking at CES 2017 (exactly how - we told ). There is a drawback in this approach - because of the abundance of presentations and the rapid emergence of new devices, you can definitely miss something. We will closely monitor this and make sure that you are in the know about all the news of the Chinese company.
Have a good weekend!
First, about the news - in early February, on the official Xiaomi website, information appeared on the Redmi Note 4X smartphone. There were a lot of rumors, and almost all of them were confirmed: the novelty became another version of the Redmi Note 4 smartphone with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. In some countries, the device will come with a Snapdragon 653 chip and MediaTek Helio X20.
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. According to an already established tradition, Xiaomi offers three versions of the device: 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal, 3 GB and 32 GB, as well as 4 GB and 64 GB, respectively. All models support microSD memory cards.
As for the camera, the main module is 13-megapixel with an f / 2.0 aperture, autofocus and flash. Front camera - with a resolution of 5 megapixels traditional for many manufacturers. Under the flash is a fingerprint scanner.
Fans of “Nougat” will have to wait - Redmi Note 4X is running Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a proprietary MIUI 8 shell. The battery capacity is an impressive 4,100 mAh (you still have to charge it, so you can immediately get a useful accessory ) A support for two SIMs was a nice bonus cards (if the microSD card slot is not used). The 3.5mm audio jack is in place, and thanks for that.
Xiaomi has come off with colors for real: in addition to gold, matte black, silver and cherry pink, the company will release a limited series of smartphones in a green case (Hatsune Miku Edition), the Japanese (and not only) for joy.
And now to the point: sales of Redmi Note 4X began only at the end of last week, but now you can pre-order your smartphone in silver with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory and be one of the first to get the device.
The first 100 people who manage to order Redmi Note 4X with a Note4XAB coupon will be able to grab it for $ 189.99!
Mi TV Bar - all soundbar soundbar
When the first television was shown to the world in 1925, it was hard to imagine that in 90 years we would see soundbars - and not just TV speakers, but with our own processor, outputs and capabilities. Now the Web is full of “sticks” for TV, but Xiaomi Mi TV Bar is a completely different matter. Under the exterior of a normal soundbar is the MStar 6A928 processor.
The device not only looks stylish, but also has an enviable “stuffing”: three HDMI inputs, one each of VGA, AV, DTMB, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. All this runs on a 1.4-GHz Cortex A17 4-core processor with a Mali-T760MP4 graphics core. As a standalone device, Mi TV Bar has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 included.
It is enough to connect the device to the TV to gain access to the MIUI TV platform, Xiaomi's proprietary television platform based on Android. Although the soundbar is primarily designed to work with Mi TVs via the special Mi Port connector, it can be bought separately and used with any TV or monitor via HDMI or VGA.
Speaking of sound. For him, the Mi TV Bar is responsible for four 2.5-inch speakers with two tweeters. In addition, there is access to a subwoofer, which can significantly improve the sound characteristics of the device.
In fact, at the price of an ordinary soundbar you can get not only a decent soundtrack, but also brains for your TV with full Android and full stuffing. It is Mi TV Bar that is the cherry on the cake that makes Xiaomi TVs smarter. You can crank it up with your home TV too, the main thing is do not forget the GBMIBAR coupon for a very good discount.
We control everything: Xiaomi IP camera
IP cameras are a painful issue for many. The assortment is large, but it is not clear what to choose from. Xiaomi has somewhat helped with this issue with its magnetically mounted IP camera, microphone and speaker.
The device has an interesting cubic shape, shoots in 1080p, has a CMOS matrix (1 / 2.7), 8x digital zoom and ... yes, the possibility of night shooting. On the back of the camera are USB and micro-USB connectors, an operation indicator light; on the lower internal - a slot for microSD memory cards. A folding, adjustable foot allows installation where it is convenient, with a rotation angle of 180 degrees.
A powerful magnet is built into the base of the leg, which can hold it even on a vertical or ceiling surface - unless, of course, the latter is metal. Rubber pads prevent slipping, and a cable length of 1.75 meters will allow you to install the camera in any accessible place.
The picture is clear and understandable - nevertheless, 1080p resolution and F 2.0 aperture make themselves felt. A wide-angle lens makes it possible to view at 110 degrees, and in the night (at a distance of up to 9 meters) the camera can "see" using an infrared sensor. It’s better not to shoot a home video, what if someone looks from the application on the smartphone? Joke.
By the way, this camera is also equipped with a smoke and carbon monoxide detector: as soon as gas or smoke comes to it, it will automatically send a warning to the smartphone. You can use it as a baby monitor: you are always aware of what is happening to the child (thanks to the sensor), and you can immediately reassure him with the built-in speaker.
The solution is already budgetary (but very functional), and the camera can be bought for only $ 26.99
Xiaomi headphones? Give two pairs!
For a short time, Xiaomi managed to declare itself on the headphone market, releasing a whole line - from 1More and Piston to full-size headphones. The latter are a stylish wired model with a microphone, which is located on a cable 1.4 meters long.
The sensitivity of the headphones is 107 dB, the impedance is 32 Ohms, the frequency range is from 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The case is plastic, the ear pads and the headband are covered in eco-leather, due to which the headphones sit not only comfortably, but also nicely. Although the ears may sweat a little with prolonged use, there is no getting around it.
The main feature of Xiaomi's full-size headphones is the touch panel on the right cup, with which you can answer a call, stop playback, switch to the previous or next track.
The sound, of course, is not Audio-Technica or Fostex, but the price is corresponding, which with the OXIAOM promotional code will drop to $ 39.99 . “Every day” is suitable as home or office headphone, but don’t try to connect the Astell & Kern AK380 to it
Mi TV Box - and Apple TV is not needed
Xiaomi Mi TV Box is a special set-top box, which is equipped with the function of watching online television, a variety of multimedia content, and all this is controlled by the Android operating system. It connects to YouTube, Google Play Movies, Netflix and a dozen video services and comes with a Bluetooth remote with a microphone (which is also a joystick).
Externally, the prefix vaguely resembles an Apple TV - the same smoothed corners, black color, although a comparison with a sea stone is perhaps more appropriate here. The rubberized pedestal allows the gadget to stably stay on the surface, even if you connect a massive external drive to the Mi TV Box. True, you have to pay for beauty: because of semi-matte plastic, this box collects with a bang; however, it is unlikely that you will often touch it.
On the rear panel there is a power connector, HDMI, USB and 3.5 mm audio output.
The remote control is convenient and ergonomic, with a circular joystick, five buttons and a central one that executes the OK command.
As for hardware, here we are greeted by the AMlogic S905 chipset - a 64-bit 4-core Cortex-A53 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz, 28-nm process technology, the Mali-450 graphics chip. 2 GB of RAM for everyday tasks and launching applications from Google Play is enough for the eyes, even serious games "go" at the minimum settings. Out of 8 GB of internal memory, only 5 GB is available, but this is enough. Yet this is not a smartphone, but a stationary device.
Support for video VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K x 2K @ 60fps copes with most formats, you can connect the console to Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, including 5 GHz, from wireless interfaces - Bluetooth 4.0. In general, the set-top box is cool and convenient for viewing video content, for your money it is almost the best solution on the market.
You can buy it here , well, and about the GBMIBOX2 coupon, do not forget who refuses the discount?
More Light - Yeelight Smart LED Ceiling Light
It’s best to leave your old lamps and floor lamps with your grandmother when Xiaomi offers its own lamp with brightness and color temperature adjustment. This is a lamp for ceiling mounting, designed for a room with an area of 15 to 20 square meters.
Using a mobile application and Bluetooth, you can set a comfortable brightness level - from 0.1 lumens to 2,000 lumens. The color shades of lighting here are already 240. For the light in Xiaomi Yeelight, 95 Osram LEDs are responsible, the rated power of the ceiling lamp is 28 watts. The internal components of the lamp are reliably protected from insects, dust and small particles - it is not for nothing that its body meets the IP60 standard.
In general, a cool thing that will suit any interior. You can order it now , and if you do not forget the NewYSD promotional code , you will get a pleasant discount (it works until 04/30/2017).
Clean not only at home - Xiaomi Car Air Cleaner
Residents of megacities spend on average 1-2 hours a day in traffic jams. All this time they are forced to breathe harmful gases, so an air purifier inside the car is unlikely to be superfluous, especially if children are often transported. Car Air Cleaner can be taken with you on the go without any problems - it is even equipped with a special mount for fixing the cleaner to the headrest of the chair.
The cleaner can filter PM2.5 fine particles, tiny droplets of liquids up to 2.5 microns in size. Two fans provide performance up to 60 cubic meters per hour, while they can work in low noise mode. A few minutes - and 99.9% of PM2.5 particles will be defeated, and the air will become comfortable for breathing.
If you often transport children in the car or travel with them for long distances, such a device will not be superfluous in the car. Moreover, it does not take up much space, and the UEOA coupon is now available on the purifier - apply it and get your discount.
It's only the beginning
Another two months from 2017 did not pass, and Xiaomi has already managed to make several announcements, including speaking at CES 2017 (exactly how - we told ). There is a drawback in this approach - because of the abundance of presentations and the rapid emergence of new devices, you can definitely miss something. We will closely monitor this and make sure that you are in the know about all the news of the Chinese company.
Have a good weekend!
