Choosing New Year's Gifts at GearBest
The research company GfK, together with Google, conducted an interesting survey, the purpose of which was to find out how Russians approach the issue of choosing gifts for the New Year to their loved ones. So, it was found that about half of the respondents instead of going to the store would turn to Internet sites, and 35% of respondents decided to choose a smartphone as a gift.
Why did we remember this study? Yes, because winter is at hand, and if you are from that half of people who prefer online shopping, then the issue of purchasing gifts can begin to be decided now. Especially for those who are not indifferent to interesting technical gizmos, we chose 10 unusual gifts for the New Year, which, most likely, will appeal to both geeks and their loved ones.
Price on GearBest: from $ 350 depending on configuration
Specifications:
Teclast X2 Pro is a powerful tablet with computer ambitions, which is often compared in the press with Microsoft's Surface devices. The similarities between the tablet and the well-known series of tablet laptops are really enough: Windows 10 as an operating system, the ability to connect a keyboard and control the stylus , as well as the similar architecture of the hardware “stuffing”.
The tablet is made of plastic with the use of metal on the rear panel, which, together with the considerable dimensions (30.3 x 18.53 x 1.05 cm), increases the weight of the device to 0.84 kg. The device is hardly suitable for mobile work. But the hardware capabilities will make it possible to make the tablet a kind of spare working machine or home multimedia device. In addition to comparatively productive characteristics and the possibility of installing SSD-memory, the tablet has a set of slots: two full-sized USB 3.0, HDMI and a separate slot for charging.
GearBest Price: $ 39 with GB51 Coupon
Specifications:
RT-AC51U is one of the most popular representatives of the successful router line from ASUS, one of the key features of which is support for the 802.11ac standard. Previously, a review of the more powerful RT-AC68U model was published on GeekTimes. With the exception of the number of antennas and speed, the routers are identical.
Of the pleasant features of the router, it is worth noting the support of Time Machine, which, coupled with the ability to connect USB drives directly to the device, allows you to back up the Mac OS device to an impromptu “cloud”. Also, the presence of a USB-connector and ASUS AiCloud 2.0 will allow you to create a network storage for multimedia content or work.
What is important - the device has a really beautiful design and high-quality materials. It is not a shame to put the router in a prominent place, but it will not work to hang it on the wall due to the lack of the required hole in the case.
GearBest Price: $ 52.45 with minicam Coupon
Specifications:
Not so long ago, we wrote a post about several action cameras, many of which can be considered as potential alternatives to expensive GoPro. Then we noted that if the camera is not designed for extreme situations, it is quite possible to limit Xiaomi Yi . To simplify further, we can note the unusual and compact HD-camera Smart.
The camera weighs 30 grams and is enclosed in a cubic moisture-proof housing with a side of 5 centimeters. Instead of fastenings in the form of separate accessories in the camera, Velcro and a magnet are used on the back side. This allows you to fix the device on various surfaces and, for example, allows you to use the camera as a DVR. By the way, there are various recording modes for this, including time-lapse. As for the control, then out of the box with the device is available remote control, as well as a mobile application.
GearBest Price: $ 108.26 with GBUC50 Coupon
Specifications:
Since we are talking about really compact devices, following the Smart camera it is worth talking about the Unic UC50 mini-projector, which fits in the palm of an average hand. Of course, it makes no sense to compare the device with serious projectors, since the characteristics of the UC50 are in many ways inferior to budget stationary products.
The feature of this projector is portability. It can work from a built-in battery or charger, and an external USB-drive, TF-card, computer or mobile device acts as a source of projected material.
On the device case, in addition to the listed connectors, there is an HDMI input. The projector is controlled either from the standard remote control in the kit, or by the keys directly on the device.
Price on GearBest: $ 39.99 with a BLT100 coupon MiPlow
PlayBulb is an unusual “smart” LED lamp and an audio system in the form factor of a familiar light bulb with an E27 base. In other words, if a curious user decides to repeat the trick with putting such a lamp in his mouth, then you can count on light music and music while waiting for a doctor's appointment.
It is proposed to control the lamp using a mobile application for iOS or Android . Here is an incomplete list of what becomes available after synchronizing the lamp with the device via Bluetooth: adjusting the degree of illumination, various timers for falling asleep, waking up or creating an atmosphere, choosing lighting tones.
The sound in the lamp is more likely to complement the calm atmosphere of warm lighting than to maintain the mood in a noisy company. However, if you install several of these lamps, you can arrange an unusual disco.
Price on GearBest: $ 22.59
If you are not a fan of collective viewing of various content, then most likely you should look towards CST-09 - virtual reality glasses “out of the box” suitable for playing 3D materials. As with other glasses, you will also need an Android or iOS device (an application is provided for these platforms) with a diagonal of 3.5-5.7 inches.
The contact area of the face with the glasses is made of soft material, and for individual convenience, the manufacturer has provided for the adjustment of the position of the lenses and their removal from the eyes.
GearBest Price: $ 19.40
Gamesir G3 is one of the company's most concise gamepads with everything you need to synchronize with Android / iOS devices, PC and PS3 via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The set for keys and sticks is similar to that in the branded joysticks of the famous PS3 console.
A long game is promised by a battery with a capacity of 600 mAh, which is charged from the USB cable in the kit. By the way, apart from the joystick itself, the manual and the cord complete with the device, there is nothing. A more advanced modification costs $ 27.99 and comes with a convenient holder for mobile devices.
GearBest Price: $ 18.35 The
Luom G10 is a budget gaming mouse that can be considered an analog of the RAT 7. Both the features and capabilities, as well as the futuristic design using high-quality materials, are similar to the well-known mouse. So, the lower part of the mouse is made of aluminum, the upper one is made of matte plastic, and the 1.7-meter cable is in a fabric braid.
The mouse has 10 buttons, each of which can be programmed in an understandable and convenient standard utility. In addition, the program has the ability to configure DPI (250 - 4000) with reference to the mouse backlight, which, incidentally, looks very impressive in the dark.
Price on GearBest: $ 69.99
Honor is a sub-brand of the successful Chinese company Huawei, which includes not only good smartphones , but also, for example, smart watches. This is a budget accessory where the key is not an abundance of functions, as in the Apple Watch or Android Wear-devices, but a minimalistic design and various fitness options.
Honor Zero will be a good gift for people leading an active lifestyle. Using the application for a smartphone and watch sensors, you can track the phases of sleep, calories burned and distance traveled. In addition, the watch is protected according to the IP68 standard, which will allow you to immerse yourself in water without risk for the device’s performance.
GearBest Price: $ 44.04 with LNSHOE coupon
. Gadgets for sports usually mean various heart rate monitors, smart watches and other fitness bracelets. In general, all those devices that are related to sports only because of their electronic functions. What can not be said about LiNing products - sneakers, according to the promises of the manufacturer, are not only convenient from an ergonomic point of view, but also include a set of electronic filling to track physical activity.
From simple sneakers, the famous Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi helped make LiNing smart. In addition to shoes, in the box with the goods you can find a box with a chip, which is placed in a specially designated place for it under the insole of the right shoe. The chip itself is equipped with a Bluetooth sensor, which allows you to synchronize it with an Android or iOS device, coupled with a proprietary application.
In fact, Mi Fit is a typical fitness application with goals, statistics, tracking progress and other functions that are available, for example, in RunKeeper. Only in this case, all changes depend on the data received from the sensor. The user is only required to synchronize at the right time.
PS. By the way, Black Friday starts in the store - gift ideas can be viewed here and here . Happy shopping and with the upcoming!
Teclast X2 Pro Tablet
Price on GearBest: from $ 350 depending on configuration
Specifications:
- Display: IPS 11.5 ", 1920 x 1080 pixels;
- CPU: Intel Core M 5Y10C 64bit Dual Core 800MHz;
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 5300;
- ROM: 4 GB;
- Battery: 10000 mAh, 3.7V;
- Memory: 64 gigabytes, TF-cards up to 128 GB, NGFF slot for SSD up to 128 GB;
- Main camera: 5 MP;
- Front camera: 2 MP;
Teclast X2 Pro is a powerful tablet with computer ambitions, which is often compared in the press with Microsoft's Surface devices. The similarities between the tablet and the well-known series of tablet laptops are really enough: Windows 10 as an operating system, the ability to connect a keyboard and control the stylus , as well as the similar architecture of the hardware “stuffing”.
The tablet is made of plastic with the use of metal on the rear panel, which, together with the considerable dimensions (30.3 x 18.53 x 1.05 cm), increases the weight of the device to 0.84 kg. The device is hardly suitable for mobile work. But the hardware capabilities will make it possible to make the tablet a kind of spare working machine or home multimedia device. In addition to comparatively productive characteristics and the possibility of installing SSD-memory, the tablet has a set of slots: two full-sized USB 3.0, HDMI and a separate slot for charging.
ASUS RT-AC51U Router
GearBest Price: $ 39 with GB51 Coupon
Specifications:
- Wireless standard: 802.11a / b / g / n / a, frequency 2.4 / 5 GHz;
- Maximum connection speed: 733 Mbps;
- Number of LAN ports: 4;
- Port Speed: 100 Mb / s;
- USB Connectors: 1xUSB 2.0 Type A;
- Antennas: 2 x 5dBi;
RT-AC51U is one of the most popular representatives of the successful router line from ASUS, one of the key features of which is support for the 802.11ac standard. Previously, a review of the more powerful RT-AC68U model was published on GeekTimes. With the exception of the number of antennas and speed, the routers are identical.
Of the pleasant features of the router, it is worth noting the support of Time Machine, which, coupled with the ability to connect USB drives directly to the device, allows you to back up the Mac OS device to an impromptu “cloud”. Also, the presence of a USB-connector and ASUS AiCloud 2.0 will allow you to create a network storage for multimedia content or work.
What is important - the device has a really beautiful design and high-quality materials. It is not a shame to put the router in a prominent place, but it will not work to hang it on the wall due to the lack of the required hole in the case.
Compact Smart 1080P Camera
GearBest Price: $ 52.45 with minicam Coupon
Specifications:
- Sensor: 12 megapixels;
- Viewing angle: 145 degrees;
- Video: 1080p;
- Photo: 1080p;
- Battery: 1000 mAh;
- Memory: TF card up to 32 GB.
Not so long ago, we wrote a post about several action cameras, many of which can be considered as potential alternatives to expensive GoPro. Then we noted that if the camera is not designed for extreme situations, it is quite possible to limit Xiaomi Yi . To simplify further, we can note the unusual and compact HD-camera Smart.
The camera weighs 30 grams and is enclosed in a cubic moisture-proof housing with a side of 5 centimeters. Instead of fastenings in the form of separate accessories in the camera, Velcro and a magnet are used on the back side. This allows you to fix the device on various surfaces and, for example, allows you to use the camera as a DVR. By the way, there are various recording modes for this, including time-lapse. As for the control, then out of the box with the device is available remote control, as well as a mobile application.
Mini Projector Unic UC50 DLP Projector
GearBest Price: $ 108.26 with GBUC50 Coupon
Specifications:
- Maximum resolution: 1080p;
- Projection sizes on a diagonal: 35-170 cm;
- Projection distance: up to 400 cm;
- Aspect Ratio: 4: 3/16: 9;
- Battery: 1500 mAh, 3.7V;
- Weight: 0.13 kg;
- Dimensions: 78x71x24.5 mm.
Since we are talking about really compact devices, following the Smart camera it is worth talking about the Unic UC50 mini-projector, which fits in the palm of an average hand. Of course, it makes no sense to compare the device with serious projectors, since the characteristics of the UC50 are in many ways inferior to budget stationary products.
The feature of this projector is portability. It can work from a built-in battery or charger, and an external USB-drive, TF-card, computer or mobile device acts as a source of projected material.
On the device case, in addition to the listed connectors, there is an HDMI input. The projector is controlled either from the standard remote control in the kit, or by the keys directly on the device.
Smart Bulb MiPow PlayBulb
Price on GearBest: $ 39.99 with a BLT100 coupon MiPlow
PlayBulb is an unusual “smart” LED lamp and an audio system in the form factor of a familiar light bulb with an E27 base. In other words, if a curious user decides to repeat the trick with putting such a lamp in his mouth, then you can count on light music and music while waiting for a doctor's appointment.
It is proposed to control the lamp using a mobile application for iOS or Android . Here is an incomplete list of what becomes available after synchronizing the lamp with the device via Bluetooth: adjusting the degree of illumination, various timers for falling asleep, waking up or creating an atmosphere, choosing lighting tones.
The sound in the lamp is more likely to complement the calm atmosphere of warm lighting than to maintain the mood in a noisy company. However, if you install several of these lamps, you can arrange an unusual disco.
Virtual Reality Glasses CST-09
Price on GearBest: $ 22.59
If you are not a fan of collective viewing of various content, then most likely you should look towards CST-09 - virtual reality glasses “out of the box” suitable for playing 3D materials. As with other glasses, you will also need an Android or iOS device (an application is provided for these platforms) with a diagonal of 3.5-5.7 inches.
The contact area of the face with the glasses is made of soft material, and for individual convenience, the manufacturer has provided for the adjustment of the position of the lenses and their removal from the eyes.
Gamepad G3
GearBest Price: $ 19.40
Gamesir G3 is one of the company's most concise gamepads with everything you need to synchronize with Android / iOS devices, PC and PS3 via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The set for keys and sticks is similar to that in the branded joysticks of the famous PS3 console.
A long game is promised by a battery with a capacity of 600 mAh, which is charged from the USB cable in the kit. By the way, apart from the joystick itself, the manual and the cord complete with the device, there is nothing. A more advanced modification costs $ 27.99 and comes with a convenient holder for mobile devices.
Gaming mouse Luom G10
GearBest Price: $ 18.35 The
Luom G10 is a budget gaming mouse that can be considered an analog of the RAT 7. Both the features and capabilities, as well as the futuristic design using high-quality materials, are similar to the well-known mouse. So, the lower part of the mouse is made of aluminum, the upper one is made of matte plastic, and the 1.7-meter cable is in a fabric braid.
The mouse has 10 buttons, each of which can be programmed in an understandable and convenient standard utility. In addition, the program has the ability to configure DPI (250 - 4000) with reference to the mouse backlight, which, incidentally, looks very impressive in the dark.
Smart Watch Honor Zero
Price on GearBest: $ 69.99
Honor is a sub-brand of the successful Chinese company Huawei, which includes not only good smartphones , but also, for example, smart watches. This is a budget accessory where the key is not an abundance of functions, as in the Apple Watch or Android Wear-devices, but a minimalistic design and various fitness options.
Honor Zero will be a good gift for people leading an active lifestyle. Using the application for a smartphone and watch sensors, you can track the phases of sleep, calories burned and distance traveled. In addition, the watch is protected according to the IP68 standard, which will allow you to immerse yourself in water without risk for the device’s performance.
LiNing sneakers with electronic filling
GearBest Price: $ 44.04 with LNSHOE coupon
. Gadgets for sports usually mean various heart rate monitors, smart watches and other fitness bracelets. In general, all those devices that are related to sports only because of their electronic functions. What can not be said about LiNing products - sneakers, according to the promises of the manufacturer, are not only convenient from an ergonomic point of view, but also include a set of electronic filling to track physical activity.
From simple sneakers, the famous Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi helped make LiNing smart. In addition to shoes, in the box with the goods you can find a box with a chip, which is placed in a specially designated place for it under the insole of the right shoe. The chip itself is equipped with a Bluetooth sensor, which allows you to synchronize it with an Android or iOS device, coupled with a proprietary application.
In fact, Mi Fit is a typical fitness application with goals, statistics, tracking progress and other functions that are available, for example, in RunKeeper. Only in this case, all changes depend on the data received from the sensor. The user is only required to synchronize at the right time.
PS. By the way, Black Friday starts in the store - gift ideas can be viewed here and here . Happy shopping and with the upcoming!