Ulefone is a well-established brand in the rugged smartphone market and its latest flagship -Armor 7- not only can withstand extreme working conditions but is a great performer too. Of course, there are other famous brands on the market as well and today’s video puts Armor 7 against the famous CAT S61. Let’s check out how the 2 rugged flagships performed in the video down below.

Ulefone’s Armor 7 sports the Helio P90 SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and this bundle achieves a score of 210472 points in AnTuTu Benchmark test, 2 times higher than its famous opponent. App launching and multitasking is much faster and smooth on Armor 7 compared to CAT S61 and even large games like Arena of Valor and PUBG run without and hiccups. Also, Armor 7’s camera performance is far superior to that on the S61 as it comes with a triple rear camera with 48MP main sensor that captures detailed photos with lower noise and bright colors, close to the original subject. On the other hand, the result on CAT S61 seems a bit dim. The overall user experience is superior on the Armor 7.

Lastly, there’s another field where the Armor 7 excels in: price. It currently is on sale on Aliexpress selling at just $369.99 whereas its opponent’s original price is $999, almost triple! It’s clear that famous brands aren’t always the best choice. If you are interested, you can grab the Armor 7 on Aliepxress. For more details about the company and its other products, check out their official website.

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Ulefone Armor X6 belongs to the entry-level rugged smartphone series of the Chinese manufacturer and so far, we’ve seen it go through various durability tests that have to do with water and drop resistance. Today, the company released a crazy test showing the Armor X6 being stepped over by a car! Let’s see what happened.

As you can see in the video, the car’s wheel passes many times over the Armor X6 and still, the device remains fully functional and in one piece! Neither the body nor the screen got any cracks or any other kind of damages. It seems that the MIL-STD-810G certification does its job well.

As for the rest of its specs, these include a power-efficient 4-core SoC backed by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Also, there is a big, 4000mAh battery and a 5″ HD display. On the camera department, there’s a dual camera on the back with 8MP/5MP setup and a 2MP selfie shooter that supports face unlock. Of course, it’s a dual-SIM/dual-standby device and comes with Android 9 Pie.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast or just want a durable smartphone for everyday use, Armor X6 should be taken under consideration, especially now that it sells at just $69.99 on Aliexpress. To check out the rest of the company’s product lineup, visit their official website.

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The latest rugged smartphone from Ulefone -Armor X6- is another device from the Chinese manufacturer that features IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications so it’s quite suitable for active users who do outdoor sports or work in a difficult environment. To showcase how much durable is the device, released a fun test video to demonstrate whether the phone can survive in extreme temperatures. Let’s see what happened.

As you can see in the video, Armor X6 was repeatedly soaked in up to 98℃ boiling water, and there was no accidental shutdown occurred and the phone functioned normally. Also, they put the phone in a tank full of water and then placed it in the fridge at -20℃ for over 20 hours. The Armor X6 was still able to receive calls even though it was frozen and that is really impressive.

Besides its rugged characteristics, the phone also has balanced specs that include a quad-core SoC backed by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. What’s more, it sports a 5″ HD display, a 4000mAh battery, 8MP rear camera, face unlock, dual SIM dual standby, Android 9.0 OS and more.

Being an entry-level rugged phone, it currently sells at the promotional price of just $69.99 on Aliexpress. To see all the device’s specs, visit the official product page here.

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Rugged phones are a bit misunderstood as in early days, besides a durable chassis, there was nothing worth noting. That’s all in the past now as rugged smartphone manufacturers equip their devices with everything a modern smartphone should have. Including a decent camera. Two weeks ago, Ulefone uploaded a video demonstrating the camera performance of the Ulefone Armor 6S. Let’s check it out.

Hardware-wise, Armor 6S comes with a dual rear camera featuring a 16MP main camera and an 8MP secondary sensor. Also, it supports different modes including Mono Mode, Aperture Mode, and Pro Mode, to give the user more choices when shooting a photo. The Pro Mode enables you to freely adjust the white balance, ISO, and exposure, and if you are familiar with these terms you should get an excellent result. On the front, the phone hosts an 8MP selfie shooter with the ability to take beautiful and natural selfies.

What’s more, apart from the camera specs, Armor 6S is pretty powerful overall as it packs the Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The display is a 6.2″ FHD+ IPS notch display for an immersive visual experience while there’s also wireless charging, fingerprint and face unlock, global network support, NFC with Google Pay, Android 9.0 Pie OS and more.

As we speak, the Ulefone Armor 6S is on promotion over at Aliexpress for just $269.49. A big discount compared to its official price so you can visit the product page here and grab yours. For more Ulefone devices, you can check out their official website.

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Chuwi HeroBox was launched just recently in an effort from the company to offer an all-around PC that will serve you as an HTPC with ease as well as an all-in-one machine connected to a display or serving as a NAS. It comes equipped with Intel N4100 CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 180GB SSD.

Powerful GPU that can decode 4K with ease

Intel N4100 comes with the 9th Gen Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and as a result, HeroBox can decode 4K VP9 10bit video smoothly. You can just place it under your living room TV and connect either via HDMI or VGA to watch 4K videos with a high frame rate.

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As you can see from DXVAChecker, HeroBox can hard decode 4K video and supports up to 8K resolution.

Media Streaming as it should be

Many people buy random cheap Android boxes hoping they can use them to watch streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu at 4K quality but end up with a blurry result and buffering due to poor hardware performance and non-existent digital rights support. HeroBox faces none of the abovementioned problems as it runs Windows 10 on powerful hardware.

Storage expansion

HeroBox comes with a relatively small SSD drive that serves as an installation drive for Windows 10 in order for the PC to be lightning fast. Of course, UHD videos are very large and you definitely need a larger storage disk. For that reason, HeroBox supports SATA hard disk expansion. You can use HDDs up to 2TB big so that you can store hundreds of 4K movies. As you can see in the photos below, installing a HDD is a piece of cake.

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Just unscrew the back of the fuselage, open the back cover and install the 2.5″ HDD to the reserved installation position. The device comes with 2 supports and 4 screws to fix the drive in place.

Conclusion

As you can see, this little box is a sight for sore eyes. It has a metal body, many connectivity capabilities and is as powerful as the average user needs it to be featuring Intel N4100 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 180GB SSD. In addition, the GPU is capable of decoding 4K video easily in order to make the HeroBox the perfect HTPC companion. For more information about it, visit the official product page.

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The Hi10 Series has been extremely successful for Chuwi as it includes a model for every taste and financial state. Recently, a new member joined the Series as the Chinese manufacturer launched the Hi10 X. Equipped with Intel’s Gemini Lake N4100 CPU and 9th Gen GPU combined with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the Hi10 X received a generous spec bump. There is also a 10.1″ fully-laminated FHD IPS display, high-quality full metal body, and dual USB Type-C ports. Below, you can see the unboxing video released by Chuwi last week.

Hi10 X size and portability

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As you can see in the video, the device is very thin at just 9mm and the full-metal body combined with the 10.1″ compact display, brings the weight down to just 606g. The overall size and weight make it ideal for carrying around all day in your backpack or briefcase.

Benchmark Test

As we mentioned above, the device comes equipped with the Intel N4100 SoC that is manufactured using the 14nm process. It’s a 4-core/4-threads CPU accompanied by the 9th Gen UHD Graphics 600 GPU as well as 6GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC.

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In the video, you can see the benchmark tests performed. In the CPU-Z test, the N4100 CPU scores a single-thread score of 189.0 and a multi-thread score of 753.7. In the GeekBench 4 test, it scored a single-core score of 1777 and a multi-core score of 5275.

Office and entertainment experience

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Being preloaded with Windows 10 OS, the Hi10X can run office software and deal with multitasking efficiently. It can be transformed into a laptop in just a few seconds by attaching the detachable keyboard. What’s more, the UHD Graphics 600 GPU offers plenty of graphics performance and the device decodes 4K video smoothly.

The most cost-effective 10.1″ around

As you can see, Hi10 X is an adequate performer and offers a good user experience. The spec upgrade was what it needed to become an up-to-date 2in1 tablet while the light full-metal body, double USB Type-C ports, and 10.1″ IPS display give every other 10.1″ Windows tablet out there, a run for their money. The Chuwi Hi10 X is currently on sale over at Banggood and Aliexpress. To learn more details and order it, visit the official product page.

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The Ulefone Armor X6 isn’t new in the market. The super-budget rugged phone has shown up in a lot of durability test videos and today Ulefone released a new video to demonstrate the phone’s battery performance. Let’s check it out.

Featuring a low-consumption CPU and a hefty 4000mAh battery, the Armor X6 should take you through the day easily. As you can see in the video, after 2 hours of heavy use that included 30min use of each actions like phone calls, music playback, movie playback, and online gaming, the battery went down by just 11%. If we do the math, the phone can go on for more than 18 hours on a single charge! For an average user, this means about 4 days on a single charge so no worries of being out of power when you are out.

Besides the big battery, the Armor X6 comes with a quad-core power-efficient SoC backed by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. In addition, there is a 5″ HD display, an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter that is also used for face unlock, dual-SIM/dual-standby support, Android 9 Pie, etc. Its price right now is just $69.99 and you can see all the details and order it on Aliexpress. To see more Ulefone models, visit their official website.

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The Chinese New Year is around the corner and to celebrate this event, Ulefone partnered up with Gearbest to offer discounts up to 50% off from January 13th to 17th. The models participating in the promotion are mainly from the Armor Series, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.

For starters, Ulefone Armor 7, the current flagship of the company. The Armor 7 sports a 48MP triple rear camera and Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB of RAM. Besides the powerful SoC and triple camera, it also sports a 16MP selfie shooter, 128GB of internal storage, and a 6.3″ FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. What’s more, there is a big, 5500mAh battery supporting Qi 10W wireless charging, Face and Fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay, and Android 9.0 Pie. It costs just $359.99 during the promotion.

If you prefer the combination of rugged features with a huge battery, Ulefone is also offering Armor 3W/3WT, which come with a massive 10300mAh battery. Both sport the same specs with the 3WT coming with walkie-talkie function added. So, they are powered by the Helio P70 AI SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the camera setups include a 21MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. Also, there’s face and fingerprint unlock, dual-4G/dual-VoLTE, NFC with Google Pay, global network bands, and run on Android 9.0 Pie. During the promotion, the standard version costs just $239.99 while the walkie-talkie version costs just $279.99.

Up next comes the upgraded version of Armor 6, the Ulefone Armor 6S. Powered by the Helio P70 too, has a memory combination of 6GB/256GB and carries a 6.2″ FHD+ display with a notch to host the 8MP selfie camera. On the back lies the 16MP/8MP dual camera while under the hood it packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W Qi Wireless Charging support. Of course, it comes with face/fingerprint support and Android 9 Pie. The price is just $259.99 and if you prefer a cheaper version, you can grab the Armor 6E that comes with 4GB/64GB configuration and $189.99 price tag.

Besides the 5 models mentioned above, you can also find even more affordable models like the Armor 2 with 6GB of RAM for just $159.99, the 5.85″ Armor 5S for just $139.99, the entry-level rugged phone Armor X3 with 5000mAh battery priced at only $89.99, and its 4G version Armor X5 for just $10 more. Lastly, you can obtain the entry-level 4G smartphone Ulefone Note 7P at just $89.99. For more details about the promotion, please visit the dedicated promo page.

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The video showcases the performance of different apps in different scenarios such as performance while gaming and app launch test. It scored 177,528 points in the AnTuTu benchmark test, significantly outperforming its competitors by huge numbers. It also performs very well while playing large online games while the large RAM amount allows for fluid and smooth multitasking.

Being a rugged smartphone, the Armor 6S comes with IP69K/IP68/MIL-STD-810G certifications and a UV sensor. It sports a 6.2″ FHD+ notch display and the Helio P70 SoC is backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also, there is a 16MP dual rear camera, wireless charging, fingerprint and face unlock, global network support, NFC with Google Pay, and Android 9.0 Pie.

Right now, Ulefone Armor 6S is on promotion and sells at just $258.99 on Aliexpress, a big discount compared to the standard retail price. You can get it here.

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About a month ago we talked about Orsen’s Airfresh snorkel mask that would soon launch on Indiegogo. The innovative mask that integrates Walkie-Talkie function among other novelties was just launched on the crowdfunding platform and it brings incredible Early Bird discounts. Let’s see some of its many features down below.

For starters, the Airfresh system solves the problem of carbon dioxide concentrating in the mask when you exhale. There is an automatic airflow renewal system the sucks the remaining C2O out of the mask so that the entire mask is filled with clean air. It’s like breathing on land! To do that, the mask must fit everyone’s face so it sports an ergonomic design that can perfectly fit everyone’s face shape, and there is no need to worry about water leakage anymore. The company uses surgical-grade hypoallergenic silicone certified by the FDA to achieve that and to offer facial comfort.

In addition, the mask comes with a waterproof walkie-talkie and you can communicate with your diving partner underwater. The glass on the front offers 180° view and there is an action camera mount as well in case you want to record your diving adventures.

What’s more, there is an anti-clog mechanism to prevent the airway from clogging, increased anti-leak protection with the mask sitting on your face tight and secure, and a 6-hour long battery. In addition, fogging is prevented thanks to the anti-fog mechanism that uses separate systems for inhalation and expiration. The exhaled air will be automatically discharged from the mask via an airflow exchange system, while the fresh air will be continuously delivered to the breathing area so that the lens can be kept clear without fogging.

The campaign is already ongoing and since it just started, you can catch the Early Bird perks that offer 23% discount. Check out all the details on the campaign page.

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The Chuwi UBook Pro is already on the market for about a month and has gained very positive critics from users. Chuwi gathered some of the customers’ feedback to understand the user experience they receive. According to the company, some of the most frequent comments are these:

• Lightweight and portable body, convenient to carry in a backpack, 2-in-1 tablet designs well
• Adequate configurations run office software smoothly, deals with multitasking efficiently
• 3:2 display ratio screen brings a bigger and more comfortable view
• Similar to Surface but comes with a more decent price
• UBook Pro can suit office workers and students with great performance and decent price.

And indeed, equipped with a 12.3″ IPS screen, a U-shape kickstand, Intel 8100Y/N4100 processors and full-metal body, UBook Pro meets all the requirements of a high productivity tablet.

Multiple configurations, high productivity

In terms of hardware configuration, UBook Pro comes in 2 versions depending on the CPU they sport. The standard model comes with the Intel N4100 while the top version comes with the Intel 8100Y CPU. Both versions come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD while the Intel UHD Graphics GPU can easily decode 4K video. Also, it does the job when it comes to video editing and graphic design.

Meanwhile, The U-shaped kickstand supports step-less adjustment and the maximum opening angle of 145° can transform it into a laptop, workstation or tablet, which means that almost all use cases are available. No matter if you are in the office, business trip, outdoors or enjoying some leisure time, UBook Pro can cope with all situations.

Impressive display

Chuwi chose to adopt the 3:2 aspect ratio for the 12.3″ display so that it is ideal for office work, document editing and web surfing, as it expands the vertical visual range and it’s easier to read and type. Also, the panel reaches 100% of the sRGB color gamut to be suitable for designers too. In addition, the touch panel supports 4096 pressure-sensitive points when using the stylus, making drawing and sketching even more accurate.

Full-size keyboard, efficient typing

UBook Pro is a tablet but it can be turned into a laptop anytime using the magnetic docking keyboard. The full-size keycaps got an excellent touch and you can even use it in dark environments since it is backlit.

Cost-effective productivity tablet

With specs and features that tick all the boxes of a modern mobile PC, the UBook Pro is can be considered as one of the best all-around choices out there. Also, the low price (about $350) of the standard version, makes it a Value-for-Money choice too. To learn all the details about it, visit the official product page.

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Google announces its next version of Android at the Google I/O Event that takes place around May and releases the final version around September of the same year. Android 10 is the latest version of Android OS and was released back in September bringing many new features like system-wide dark theme, improved privacy controls, new gesture navigation, native desktop mode, etc., offering a simple and smarter UX. Recently, Ulefone revealed that they will launch the world’s first Android 10 rugged phone soon by the name Armor X7.

According to the revealed information, Armor X7 will be powered by a 12nm quad-core processor backed by 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. As you can imagine, it should be an affordable rugged phone, perfect for casual use. In addition, there will be a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter, enough to capture photos and videos of adequate quality.

Also, judging from the low-consumption hardware, the large 4000mAh battery will be enough for more than a day of full use. Of course, it supports all the usual features that almost all Ulefone phones come with like face and fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay, dual-SIM/dual-standby, global network bands, etc.. Lastly, being a rugged phone means IP68/IP69K certifications and durable chassis.

Long story short, the Armor X7 will be a value for money model. If you are interested in it, you can visit their official website for more details.

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As the Christmas holiday is over and schools, as well as universities, open their doors for the Spring semester, XIDU is offering some of the best deals since Black Friday. Back to School activity is usually held at the end of the summer but the Chinese manufacturer is holding a mid-season BtS activity for two of its best laptops so that being a student can become a little easier. So, until January 31st, XIDU PhilBook Pro and PhilPad are offered at the lowest price for 2020 while customers can also take advantage of many $30 for other products too.

XIDU PhilBook Pro

One of the best features of the PhilBook Pro is its 2560×1440 IPS display. Such a resolution on an 11.6″ panel means higher ppi and incredible clarity. And if you think that a high resolution like this is ideal just for photos and videos, you should reconsider as higher resolution means crisper details for office work as well as gaming. Besides, the panel is supplied by Sharp and that takes care of high quality.

The design of the PhilBook Pro adopts the 360° flexible hinge featured by a double torque technology and offers an ideal mix of flexibility and quality so users can easily open the lid with only one hand yet have enough torque for a wobble-free touch experience. The hinge transforms the laptop into a tablet in no time or you can use it in tent mode, according to your liking. In addition, it is an ultra-light device thanks to the aluminum-alloy body and small size.

As for the hardware performance, the device comes with an Intel J3355 4-core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. That means stable and fluid performance in everyday tasks as well as low power consumption and many hours of use on a single charge.

XIDU PhilPad

In addition to the laptop lineup, XIDU is also offering 2in1 tablets. XIDU PhilPad is one of those models and it’s a business-class Tablet PC designed for those who need a powerful and, most importantly, mobile tool for daily work outside the office or at home.

The PhilPad features a metal body and it can be transformed into a laptop using the detachable keyboard. The device sports a generous 13.3″ multitouch IPS 2K (2560×1440) display and is powered by an Intel E3950 quad-core CPU backed by 6GB of DDR3 RAM and 128GB SSD. The storage space can be further expanded with up to 256GB more via the TF card slot.

In the box, you’ll also get a stylus and the mentioned keyboard, as well as a licensed Windows 10 operating system, a powerful power supply for fast charging and a nice bonus: branded protective film pre-applied on the display.

So, if you’re looking for a best-value laptop or 2in1 tablet, make sure to visit the XIDU Official Store to catch the Back-to-School promotion for up to 30% off discount.

What’s more, there are big discounts on the rest of the platforms that XIDU is present. Visit Amazon US, UK, FR, ES, IT stores as well as Aliexpress to learn more. For coupons on all of the company’s products, look here.

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“The best camera is the one you carry with you”. This is one of the biggest truths in photography. Especially nowadays that smartphone cameras have improved so much that the average eye wouldn’t be able to distinguish a photo shot on a smartphone from one shot on a DSLR camera. And since all of us carry our smartphone every day, this is the best camera.

But there are some obstacles that prevent a user from shooting the best photo he can with the greater of all being an unstable hand. Just Mobile managed to solve this problem with its original ShutterGrip a year ago and now they are ready to release ShutterGrip 2 with a brand new finish and more flexible ways of controlling your camera in your pocket.

The design goal of ShutterGrip 2 is to re-create the comfort and control of a traditional DSLR camera. Starting from the palm grip, to the optimally positioned shutter release button, the final creation is a palm grip that is comfortable to operate with one hand, and a secured camera that is always ready by your side.

And there’s no need for a proprietary app, just Bluetooth pairing is enough and you are good to go no matter if you own an Android or iOS device.

It is able to support both landscape and portrait grips. When taking landscape videos, just place the ShutterGrip 2 in the middle of the phone and flip the palm grip down. Besides that, there are several other uses of the accessory that you can see on Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. Go ahead and visit the campaign and catch an Early Bird offer now.

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It’s been a while since we heard news from Elephone regarding a new device launch but it seems that work is in progress as they silently launched a new mid-range flagship on their Official Store on Aliexpress. We are talking about the Elephone U3H and it features great specs and an even greater price tag.

The Elephone U3H sports a 6.53″ FHD+ display with hole-punch 24MP selfie camera and is powered by the Helio P70 SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage! The rear camera is a dual setup consisting of a 48MP main sensor and a 5MP secondary one while the phone also supports NFC as well as Wireless Charging. During the presale period that is already running, you can get it at just $229.99!

In the meantime, there is a U3H Giveaway activity ongoing on Elephone’s Facebook page and you can join here for a chance to win the Elephone U3H for free.

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Since the Apple AirPods’ release back in 2016, dozens of similar earbuds have flooded the market. Most of them are clones of the AirPods while others from big companies like Sony and Bose follow their own design pattern. But there’s something that no manufacturer has achieved until now and that is the total size of the earbuds with their charging case.

This is where CARD20 step in becoming the world’s slimmest TWS Bluetooth headphones combining classy look, sublime comfort and great audio performance. The patented layout of the built-in antenna and the pioneering cutout design of the charging case squeeze the total thickness of the earbuds and the case to a mindblowing 0.5″ whereas the rest of the market comes at around 1″ thick.

On the inside, YOBYBO, the company behind CARD20, went with Qualcomm’s QCC3020 chip that supports Bluetooth 5.0 and features extremely low power consumption. Thanks to this chip, you can connect both earbuds to your device simultaneously for stereo mode, or use either one separately for mono mode. The switch between the two is seamless without any delay or interruption. CARD20 auto-pairs to your formerly connected device the second you open the charging case with no hassle.

In addition, it supports both Siri and Google Assistant and you can either summon them via voice command or just use the force sensor 3 times to bring them up. The force sensor is also used to control music playback or answer/end a phone call. The CARD20 is IPX4 certified which means you can use it to exercise and its battery lasts for up to 4 hours on a charge while it extends to 16 hours with the use of its charging case.

The CARD20 TWS is currently crowdfunded on Kickstarter and has already surpassed the set goal. If you want to catch an Early Bird discount while they still last, visit the campaign page.

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Being a well-established company in the smartphone market after many years of continuous improvement, Blackview achieved another year of increased production and sales in 2019. Durability combined with the latest tech in the market made their products very popular so they made a 2019 year review video about it.

Blackview 2019 highlights

Starting from their top device, the flagship BV9900 instantly became the top rugged camera phone of 2019. Flagship performance combined with excellent camera resulted in a 1500 units limited stock sale disappearing in just 2 days.

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Key features

• MediaTek Helio P90 AI processor
• 8GB RAM 256GB ROM
• Sony® 48MP quad rear camera
• IceMode – Phone, Message, Contacts, Camera functions still can be used when the temperature as low as -30℃
• Heart rate monitor & barometer & air quality sensor & hygrometer & UV meter
• Price: $499.99

Last year, Blackview also released a budget device with a killer quad-camera setup. It is Blackview A80 Pro and it became one of the best budget mainstream phones you can get in 2019.

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Key features

• Sony® IMX258 13MP quad camera
• MediaTek Helio P25 processor
• 4GB RAM 64GB ROM
• 4680mAh big battery
• Flattering appearance and slim body
• Price: $159.99

Another special device is the BV9800 Pro that was created for serious adventurers as it features a FLIR® Lepton® thermal and Sony® 48MP camera, giving you the power of thermal imaging. Whether you’re inspecting electrical panels, troubleshooting mechanical systems, looking for HVAC problems, or finding water damage, the thermal camera is the most useful feature on any rugged phone right now.

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Key features

• FLIR® Lepton® thermal and Sony® 48MP camera
• MediaTek Helio P70 processor
• 6GB RAM 128GB ROM
• 6580mAh battery
• Global LTE bands
• Price: $499.99

Next is the BV9100, the enormous battery rugged phone. Carrying a 13000mAh battery can run for days on a single charge, making outdoor trips more trouble-free. The battery capacity is larger than most powerbanks out there so you can imagine just how long it runs.

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Key features

• 13000mAh big battery, 60 days standby time
• 30W super-fast charging, fully charged in 2.5 hours
• MediaTek Helio P35 processor
• 4GB RAM 64GB ROM
• Sony® 16MP dual rear camera
• Price: $269.99

Blackview 2019 performance highlights

As said before, the company constantly stays up to date with the developments in the smartphone market and that was mirrored in the company’s increasing fanbase. Having a product portfolio that covers the entire spectrum of the market -from entry-level to flagship- Blackview increased sales volume and a growing fan base. It’s worthwhile to mark that there was a 75% staggering increase in the fan base on Blackview’s Facebook page in 2019.

Blackview future

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To thank all of their customers and fans, Blackview launched a New Year Giveaway. At the same time, they are continuing to adapt, create, innovate and inspire. The first step this year is the upcoming MWC event in Barcelona on February 24th. They can’t wait to share more new good products.

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DJI’s line of “prosumer” drones is particularly popular because they offer professional-grade quality and features in a price tag that is still accessible to casual drone fans. For a long time, the golden standard was the DJI Phantom 4 Pro that became iconic instantly with its white body and features that blew away most of the competition. Well, the original version is no longer in production and has been replaced by the DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 that comes with improved propulsion system and OcuSync transmission technology.

The Phantom 4 Pro was released at a time when ultra-portable drones dominated the market. Coming with features that could rival professional-grade drones, it challenged technology to create a miracle that could fit in your pocket yet being able to deliver professional results.

And then came V2.0 of the Phantom 4 Pro with unique features like the Cinematic 4K resolution, also known as 4K DCI. This is a wider aspect ratio which may not be relevant to some drone pilots but is highly valued in the professional filmmaking industry. The 2.0 version has also been upgraded with a variable aperture that allows you to make on-the-fly adjustments for a variety of lighting conditions.

After the release, mystery was spread over its production as it was out of stock many times. But that’s all in the past now as it is back on the company’s online store and is in stock. So, if you’ve been waiting to grab one during the holiday season in December but didn’t, now is your chance. You can get it here.

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4K content is increasing as time passes by and with more players entering the video streaming market, it’s safe to say that 4K video will soon become the new standard. Already, most TVs sold feature 4K resolution and it was about time for decent 4K projectors to enter the market. The new entry is coming from Anker which you should know from the excellent yet affordable smartphone accessories they make.

The Nebula division of the company that focuses on making more upmarket products -and more expensive- is famous for its projectors, including the Capsule, Mars, and Prizm and recently finished the crowdfunding campaign of a new high-end projector series, Cosmos.

The series includes Cosmos Max that offers up to 4K resolution and excellent brightness -up to 1500 lumens. Also, it supports HDR10 as well as immersive sound experience with Dolby Digital Plus 3D audio.

The most important fact is that it runs on Android 9 so it’s a solid home cinema. In addition, there are 4x 10W speakers that combined with Dolby Digital Plus, create immersive 360º sound in environments without a dedicated sound system. Lastly, autofocus, auto-rotation, and two-way keystone correction give it placement versatility, whether set on a shelf or the optional mount. Although the campaign has ended, you can still grab it at a discounted price here.

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Most of you may have already bought your new smartphone during the Xmas period but if you are among those who didn’t, Ulefone partnered with Aliexpress to offer some great deals at jaw-dropping prices. The promotion is ongoing and will end on January 10th.

Of course, the star of this sale is Ulefone Armor 7 which sports a 48MP triple rear camera and Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB of RAM. It’s last year’s flagship and the top phone of the company to date. Besides the powerful SoC and triple camera, it also sports a 16MP selfie shooter, 128GB of internal storage, and a 6.3″ FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. What’s more, there is a big, 5500mAh battery supporting Qi 10W wireless charging, Face and Fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay, and Android 9.0 Pie. It costs just $359.99 during the promotion using coupon 15LNMTWAUBTB during checkout.

If you’re looking for something cheaper, you could take a look at the Armor 6S with Helio P70 SoC at the discounted price of $209.99. It comes with a 6.2″ FHD+ notch screen and 6GB/128GB memory configuration. Also, there is a 16MP/8MP dual camera on the back, an 8MP selfie camera, 5000mAh battery with Qi 10W wireless charging, face/fingerprint unlock, and Android 9.0 Pie. You can find it here.

On the other hand, if rugged phones aren’t your favorite, you can check out the Ulefone T2 big-screen phone that costs just $198.74 during the promotion. The T2 comes with a big, 6.7″ display while it is powered by the Helio P70 AI SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also a 16MP/8MP dual rear camera, 4200mAh battery, Face and Fingerprint unlock, Android 9 Pie, etc. In addition, its quite fashionable and catches passersby attention. You can get it here.

Lastly, there are other devices available too like the rugged entry-level Ulefone Armor X5 for just $89.99, and fashionable Ulefone Armor 5S with 13MP dual rear camera for only $139.99.

Or you can get the super-budget entry-level Ulefone Note 7 at just $49.67, and you will get a free protective case for it too. For more details about the products and promotions, you can visit Ulefone’s Aliexpress store.

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Imagine what would it mean if there was a device that would help you locate friends when going for hiking, hunting, skiing or just decided to go play paintball or any other outdoor activity. Well, you should stop imagining as such a device is already possible and it’s called XQUAD. The XQUAD helps you track up to 30 people at the same time and send messages to them without the need of cellular coverage or a phone.

Unlike other one-on-one GPS trackers, XQUAD has implemented the U-Blox platform and collecting each one of the members’ real-time location information allows you to put everyone in a more comprehensive radar map so that you know who is close to you when you need help, and who is falling behind.

The device can message whoever you need to message without the need for a smartphone and most importantly, without any fees. In addition, you can set up a safe zone when you’ve finally found a place to pitch your camp.

Just set the zone and stay alert when someone crosses the line. Safe Zone will also move along with the leader, if someone falls behind or moving too fast ahead, an alarm will be triggered to notify everyone in the group.

The XQUAD has already reached its funding goal on Indiegogo and the campaign will go on for another 2 weeks so you have time to check it out and back the project. According to the information provided, it is in production as we speak and should be delivered soon. To find out all the information, visit the campaign page.

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Blackview is one of those Chinese manufacturers that are not afraid to innovate and take risks that are necessary when competing in such a demanding market as the smartphone market is. Many excellent rugged phones came to the market thanks to Blackview and in the upcoming MWC 2020 in Barcelona on February 24th, the company will introduce a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G model and a new flagship device! No more details are disclosed for the time being but we’re already intrigued by the world’s 1st 5G rugged phone and the mystery flagship.

At the same time, those who will be attending the show will have the chance to get to know some of the new products that Blackview has already unveiled.

Blackview BV6900

The BV6900 is a successor to the BV6800 Pro which was introduced in 2018, and this is, needless to say, a rugged smartphone with better features. Of course, the BV6900 looks different from its predecessor.

Blackview BV6300 Pro

The BV6300 Pro features a slim body and rugged design. Different from most rugged phones in the market, you can expect it to be lightweight and pocket-friendly. It is the perfect device for someone to enter the rugged smartphone market.

Blackview A80

Besides from rugged phones, the company also produces casual smartphones and the Blackview A80 is one of them. Like the A80 Pro, this too will be coming with a quad-camera setup and according to information, the price will be very friendly.

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In addition, some of Blackview’s old popular models will also take part in this exhibition, including the latest BV9900, the A80 Pro, as well as the BV9800 Pro with integrated FLIR® Lepton® and Sony® 48MP camera. What’s more, Blackview will have an exhibition area set especially for those who want to experience the advanced thermal imaging technology. Keep February 24 in mind and check the Blackview booth No.7A1 in the MWC 2020 in Barcelona on that day.

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Chuwi is starting the new year on the… right foot as they’ve already announced several new devices that will hit the market soon. Today, they updated their website and one more new device appeared: Chuwi Hi10 X. The new member of the Hi10 tablet series comes with upgraded hardware so it’s more up-to-date with today’s standards.

Hardware configuration upgrade

The Hi10 X comes equipped with the Intel N4100 CPU that is manufactured using the 14nm process and its highest frequency reaches up to 2.4GHz. Thanks to the new CPU and 9th Gen UHD Graphics 600 GPU, the device can be used in a variety of scenes for different purposes and it can decode 4K video smoothly.

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The overall performance has improved by 100% compared with the previous Atom Z8350. In addition, the new CPU uses less power than the previous model for even more hours of use on a single charge. What’s more, the N4100 is backed by 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB SSD so that the Hi10 X can run fast and deal with multitasking efficiently. Of course, it supports storage expansion via the TF slot (up to 128GB).

Chuwi Hi10 X performance

According to the CPU-Z information, Intel N4100 has a single-thread score of 126.3 and a multi-thread score of 486.9, which is much better than Atom Z8350. Also, in the GeekBench 4 test, the scores of Intel N4100 are twice better than Atom Z8350 with a single-core score of 1730, a multi-core score of 5244 and openCL score of 12500.

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In other benchmark software such as CineBench R15, Intel N4100 also performs well with a performance boost of nearly 100% more.

So, the new model is improved in all aspects as far as performance is concerned thus being suitable for more tasks. The rest of the specs include a 10.1″ FHD IPS display, dual USB Type-C interface, full metal body, etc. To check out all the details of the best Hi10 series tablet to date, you can visit the product page.

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Since smartphone manufacturers started removing the 3.5mm jack from their devices, wireless audio became the new evolving part of the industry. Following Apple’s paradigm with the AirPods and the charging case, all manufacturers began to release their version of Bluetooth audio accessories. xFyro is one of those manufacturers and they are offering 10% off their products on top of the up to 60% off deals using coupon BOOST10YUN-UUAEK3 during checkout on their official store.

xFyro is currently offering 3 different products: xFyro xS2, Aria, and Orion. The xS2 is a wireless earbud set that offers up to 50h of use while its charging case can act as a powerbank as well. On top of that, they are waterproof too!

xFyro Aria is also a Bluetooth headset that has a more mainstream design, much like the Apple AirPods of Xiaomi AirDots. The battery life reaches 32h using the charging case and you can get 3h of listening time with just 15 minutes of charging. Of course, they too are waterproof so that you can use them while exercising.

Lastly, the xFyro Orion is a wireless speaker with 8h of playback time on a single charge. The speaker is waterproof and also floats when you put it in the water thanks to its clever design. It is super-portable too as it weighs just 22g!

Checkout on their official store.

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Oclean is a well-established brand that specializes in smart toothbrushes and its latest model is the Oclean X Pro that is successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo. The campaign ends tomorrow and that means you still have time to grab the latest and best model 30% off its original retail price.

Other electric toothbrush brands may be more popular but when it comes to smart toothbrushes, Oclean is among the top manufacturers. Their top model sports all the top features you’d expect to find in it. Hardware-wise, it has special-designed antibacterial brush heads that are customized to prevent bleeding from incorrect brushing. Using AI-controlled pressure sensitivity, it automatically adjusts brushing strength to prevent injuries.

Meanwhile, to ensure users have better knowledge about their own brushing, a built-in 6-axis gyroscope detects blind zones left unbrushed and alerts the user accordingly. This way, the brushing skills of the user improve over time. Of course, X Pro is IPX7 certified that prevents water from damaging the system. As for battery life, it offers 21 hours of standby time and gets fully charged in just 2 hours using the charging base.

Lastly, The Oclean X Pro supports Bluetooth connection, through which it can transmit users’ brushing data to the Oclean App, and help users get rid of incorrect brushing. With the Oclean App, you can check your personal brushing report, blind zone detection overview and family profiles, which is smart and practical in users’ family life. If you want to enter the smart brushing world, go ahead and visit the campaign page while there’s still time.

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Nowadays every single device has its smart edition and of course, doorbells couldn’t be left out. There are already many remarkable smart doorbells out there like Nest Hello and Ring 2 but there’s plenty of room for more. WUUK Labs is making their effort in the field with the WUUK Smart Doorbell crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo and as they claim, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell.

The device got full funding in just 20 minutes and it’s still going up with 16 days left until the end of the campaign. Judging from the features, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell when compared with renowned models of the market. Also, it is much more affordable than these models, almost 4 times cheaper!

One more advantage of the WUUK is its easy and fast setup as any homeowner can install WUUK easily, using mounting screws or double-sided tape. The doorbell can be wired in for power or simply run off the internal battery for up to 8 months. Of course, it is wireless for absolute freedom.

The WUUK can also act as a surveillance camera as it detects motion when someone is at your door and sends you notification immediately with a 0.35s quick wake-up speed. You can open the camera to say hello, send a pre-recorded response or simply monitor the situation. This way, you always know what’s going on outside your door. You can see all the details and the Early Bird offers on the campaign page.

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Modern smartphones can do a lot of things and have replaced many different devices we used to use in the past like a digital camera or a navigator but there’s still one thing that they are not very good at: high-quality audio reproduction. This gap is detected by FiiO that combines the power of Android OS and quality hardware to release DAPs with lossless audio support and high-quality DAC chips.

The latest model, FiiO M15 is their flagship and features a dual AK4499 DAC Chip combined with the powerful Exynos 7872 SoC. Also, for those who prefer wireless headphones, there is also a CSR8675 Qualcomm Bluetooth Chip. Two Femtosecond Crystal Oscillators from NDK and an Independent XMOS XUF208 control chip are also there to assist. The device features a 5.15″ HD display and as said, it is powered by Android. Of course, a professional Digital Audio Player couldn’t miss the traditional headphone jack, so the FiiO M15 comes with 2.5mm/3.5mm/4.4mm jacks.

Lastly, the device can become a music gateway as it supports FiiO Link, DLNA, AirPlay, and WiFi Song Transfer. More information can be found in the source link below.

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Chuwi HeroBook was one of the most successful laptops for the company in the past and the Chinese manufacturer is about to release an upgraded version, the HeroBook Pro. It will be equipped with a more powerful processor as well as more RAM and storage to meet the needs of users at a higher level. Hopefully, it will have a low price tag as its predecessor did and will become a best-seller.

Hardware upgrade

Instead of the Intel E8000, Chuwi went with the more powerful Intel N4000 CPU that is manufactured at 14nm and reaches a peak operating frequency of 2.6GHz. With the ninth-generation Intel UHD 600 graphics card, it can decode 4K video smoothly. The difference of the two processors can be seen below in the benchmark test.

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Besides the CPU upgrade, HeroBook Pro also comes with more and faster RAM as it now comes with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM while the previous model featured 4GB of DDR3 RAM. The advantage here is clear.

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The same goes for the disk that is a 256GB of fast SSD. A solid upgrade that is totally worth the around $250 price tag. Lastly, the display is a 14.1″ IPS panel while the device it carries a full-size narrow border keyboard, a big touchpad, and a big 38Wh battery.

Comparison with other laptops

When compared with other laptops from popular manufacturers like Dell and Acer, the HeroBook Pro is lighter and has larger storage and RAM. So, with a competent CPU and plenty of RAM and storage, it’s safe to say that the Chuwi HeroBook Pro will be the next best-seller of the company thanks to its low price and hardware combination. You can find out all about it on the official product page.

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The smartphone market is dominated by big companies like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei that offer some great flagships with remarkable features but also a very high price tag. However, there are other manufacturers that offer great value for money phones like the Cubot X20 Pro, one of the most VFM smartphones out there that costs around $150 but features similar performance as much more expensive devices. Let’s see its pros and cons below.

Pros

• Triple camera that produces great photos
• Vivid FHD display with beautiful colors
• Stock Android 9.0
• Great value for money

Cons

• No Headphone Jack
• No fingerprint reader
• No Wireless Charging

Cubot X20 Pro Build Quality

The display is one of the reasons that make the X20 Pro the best VFM phone. It’s an IPS 6.3″ FHD+ display with rich colors and 409ppi. Also, besides the high resolution, it has a clean design with just a tiny notch, unlike the huge iPhone notch. This allows for a higher screen/body ratio as well.

Cameras

The camera design is a clear copy of the iPhone 11 Pro and Google Pixel 4 but that’s ok as most manufacturers copy each other in this department. The important thing is whether the performance of the camera is adequate or not. And the Cubot X20 Pro delivers more than its price suggests with a 12MP sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. The third sensor is a 20MP one that is used for portrait shots with bokeh effect.

The sensors work great both in bright and low-light conditions while you can adjust the depth of field both before and after the shot. What’s more, there’s a 13MP front shooter that is good for selfies and video calls. And speaking of video, the X20 Pro can shoot 4K video with OIS meaning that no more shaky videos.

Performance and UX

Coming preloaded with Android 9 Pie, the phone’s performance is fluid and smooth. There is no lag or any custom skins applied, just stock Android. This way, Cubot is able to get the maximum performance out of the hardware and offer quick software updates. The phone comes with Helio P60 SoC which is a worthy counterpart to the Snapdragon 660, a popular choice among mid-range phones. As said before, it supports 4K video recording and also offers Face Unlock.

To boost the SoC, the X20 Pro comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This ensures that you never run out of space to store your apps and games or RAM to run them. No matter what game you want to play and what video you want to run, the processor and RAM will do their job well. The storage is expandable up to 256GB more while in terms of performance, the device ranks among the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro.

Battery Life

Usually, the weak link in smartphones is battery life. Technology has evolved so much in every other aspect in the mobile industry apart from batteries. The most expensive phones out there like Google’s Pixel series feature mediocre battery life at best. Also, the obsession for more and more thin devices leaves little space for a big battery. However, the Cubot X20 Pro has a 4000mAh capacity battery that will definitely take you through the day even with heavy use.

Of course, it’s not just a matter of capacity. Software optimization is also very important and the Stock Android 9 Pie in X20 Pro does a good job in power management. There is no battery-hogging bloatware. Add to that the Fast Charging implemented by Cubot and you can charge for half an hour to get a full day of light use. Sounds like a good and small investment, doesn’t it?

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This is not the first time that Chuwi releases a Mini PC as there has been the GBox Pro in the past. The new model that goes by the name HeroBox and will soon launch on Amazon is the upgraded version of GBox Pro and will come with Intel’s Gemini Lake N4100 CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 180GB SSD. Also, it sports a metal body and many expansion ports.

Sufficient configuration leads to great performance

The N4100 CPU can reach 2.4GHz function frequency and offers adequate performance and low power consumption. Also, it comes with the 9th Gen UHD Graphics 600 GPU  that is pretty much twice as fast as the previous generation. Having 18 processing units, it can decode 4K VP9 10bit videos smoothly.

Meanwhile, the 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM is not only faster than DDR3 but also consumes less power. Combined with the Intel 180GB SSD, it allows the HeroBox to be 3x faster than the previous model in terms of read/write speeds. What’s more, there are many ports available like 2x USB Type-C, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, microSD slot, HDMI, VGA, etc.

Lastly, it comes with Windows 10 preinstalled so all the familiar functions and applications are there whether you use it for work or entertainment. And even if you don’t want to use Windows, you can always install a Linux distribution as all hardware drivers are already available.

Multiple-use scenes

As said before, the HeroBox is an all-around Mini PC that you can use as a home cinema thanks to its powerful video decoding capabilities. It supports VESA so that you can attach it at the back of your TV or PC monitor and forget that it’s there. Also, thanks to its low power consumption, you can use it as a NAS storage server that will be working 24/7 with minimal power cost. It consumes less than 10W and you can expand the 180GB SSD up to 2TB.

Compared with similar mini PCs

Just as a reference, if you compare it with other similarly priced mini PCs like the Intel NUC6CAYH that comes without RAM and SSD and you’d have to buy them extra, it really has no opponent. Apart from the fact that HeroBox comes with RAM and SSD, the NUC6CAYH features an older CPU-GPU combination as it sports the Intel J3455 CPU and HD Graphics 500 GPU. Also, it supports the slower DDR3 protocol. As you can see, no matter the hardware configuration or the cost/performance ratio, the NUC6CAYH can’t reach the HeroBox.

To sum up, the Chuwi HeroBox is a perfect all-around mini PC with great build quality thanks to the metal chassis and fanless design. The device will hit the Japanese market first costing about $200 and will soon expand to the rest of the world. To learn more information, visit the official product page.

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is part of a Christmas song lyrics and it is a wonderful time indeed. And it’s also a perfect time to get yourself that tablet or laptop you wanted to all year. Chuwi is making some of the most cost-effective products out there and below are their recommendations for 2019. Apart from that, they are also hosting a Christmas Giveaway Event and the prizes include 3 x UBook 2-in-1 tablets that worth $1200.

UBook Pro 2-in-1 versatile tablet

The UBook Pro sports a 12.3″ 3:2 IPS display and is powered by the Intel 8100Y/N4100 CPU together with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Featuring a U-shaped kickstand, the device is a versatile 2-in-1 tablet, which is more suitable for students and office workers. It can be transformed into a laptop in no time thanks to the detachable magnetic keyboard and Stylus.

Chuwi UBook cost-effective 2-in-1 tablet

The UBook is a very compact 2in1 tablet thanks to its 11.6″ IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9. Inside lies the Intel N4100 CPU backed by 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. It preserves the main hardware advantages of the Pro version. Even the U-shaped kickstand is there. Definitely a choice to consider if looking for something well-priced and with a balanced performance.

AeroBook: portable full-screen laptop

The AeroBook is a 13.3″ laptop with an IPS paned and is even more powerful from the UBook duo as it sports the Intel 6Y30 combined with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. The display’s borders are very narrow at just 7mm and the screen/body ratio reaches 80%. Also, the combination of the fully-laminated display panel with the full-metal body makes it very light as it weighs at only 1.26kg. A perfect all-around machine for office work or media consumption.

Chuwi Hi10 X, the mysterious new product

Together with the Christmas recommendations from Chuwi, information for a new device surfaced. It’s allegedly called Chuwi Hi10X and will also be on sale during the Christmas deals. It just appeared on the company’s official website and compared to the Hi10 Air it received a generous performance bump. It comes with Intel N4100 backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB SSD, double USB Type-C interface, 10.1″ screen, and full-metal body. The Hi10X performs adequately in all situations and it can be turned into a laptop with the help of the metal detachable keyboard.

So, these are the recommendations from Chuwi. Don’t forget to participate in the Giveaway activity! For more information, visit their official website.

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Blackview had promised to launch the BV9900 rugged flagship just on time for Christmas and today it went live with a limited sale that allows the first 200 buyers to get it at just $299.99! To be one of them, just visit the product page on Aliexpress to snap up the limited coupon. If you missed the chance, you can still get it with a 34% discount for just $329.99 until December 24th at midnight.

Blackview BV9900 is the first rugged smartphone to come with the Sony® 48MP in a quad-camera setup as well as operating temperature as low as -30℃. Of course, being a flagship device means high performance and BV9900 delivers thanks to the potent MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Below, you can see the unboxing video together with AnTuTu benchmark.

Besides the usual stuff, you also get earphones and a screen protector. Everything looks of high quality. As for its performance, the device scores 222,120 points on Antutu so you can expect fast and fluid performance in operation and games.

As mentioned above, the new flagship can function under extreme temperatures as low as -30℃. The user can still use 4 basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, Camera. It also features a heart rate sensor, air quality sensor, barometer, hygrometer, UV meter sensor for a more user-friendly experience.

Back to the world premiere sale, Blackview offers another surprise. One of the BV9900 buyers who purchase the device until December 24th, will randomly be chosen by the company and will receive a $1000 non-threshold coupon! So if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to snap up now and you may end up with a $1000 coupon!

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XIDU offered many great deals during the Black Friday shopping festival but they aren’t over yet as they are offering more for the Christmas sales until December 31st, with discounts up to 35% on XIDU Store.

XIDU PhilPad

The PhilPad is a business-class Tablet PC designed for those who need a powerful and mobile tool for daily work, and comes with a 2K (2560×1440) display and is powered by Intel’s Atom x7-E3950 CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 256GB more. It’s just 0.4″ thick and the rest of the specs include a 5000mAh/7.4V battery, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi. The promotion bundles the detachable keyboard and stylus, a licensed Windows 10 operating system, a powerful power supply for fast charging and a branded protective film on the display. You can get it here.

XIDU PhilBook Max

The PhilBook Max features a beautiful and smart design with a 360° flexible hinge that allows you to turn the laptop into a tablet in seconds taking advantage of the touchscreen. It is powered by the Intel E3950 4-core CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. It also features a backlit keyboard as well as 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a webcam.

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PhilBook Max comes with narrow screen bezels that make the 10-point multitouch 14.1″ look beautiful. The provider of the FHD IPS panel is JDI, the famous display panel manufacturer for many big brands. As for the backlit keyboard, it is ideal for working in low-light conditions. You can find it here.

If you are looking for a portable, versatile and -above all- budget product with professional characteristics, Philpad and Philbook Max should be among your choices. And if you would want to check out more XIDU products, they also offer discounts up to 35% for all laptop models. Offers are also available on Amazon US, UK, FR, ES, and IT stores as well as on Aliexpress.

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Indiegogo, the crowdfunding platform, has helped hundreds of innovative and smart products to enter the market over the years. Sometimes, all it takes is a clever and original idea and the people that participate in crowdfunding platforms will take care of the budget. This is the case with Orsen and the Airfresh snorkel mask that not only ensures clean and unobstructed airflow but also integrates a walkie-talkie so that you can communicate with your diving partner underwater!

For starters, the Airfresh system solves the problem of carbon dioxide concentrating in the mask when you exhale. There is an automatic airflow renewal system the sucks the remaining C2O out of the mask so that the entire mask is filled with clean air. It’s like breathing on land!

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In addition, the mask comes with a waterproof walkie-talkie and you can communicate with your diving partner underwater. The glass on the front offers 180° view and there is an action camera mount as well in case you want to record your diving adventures. Lastly, there is an anti-clog mechanism to prevent the airway from clogging, increased anti-leak protection with the mask sitting on your face tight and secure, and a 6-hour long battery. The campaign will start soon, you can go ahead and subscribe on the Indiegogo campaign page now to get 40% when it kicks off.

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Blackview BV9900 is the company’s annual flagship smartphone and of course, it has attracted high attention from media and users. According to the information we have so far, it will have flagship-grade specs and -as always- excellent waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof performance. But what about its design? The Chinese manufacturer released a video yesterday to demonstrate the design of the upcoming device.

The phone is very compact as it sports a 5.84″ display. Its dimensions are 156.5 x 78.3 x 14.2mm and it weighs 264g. As you can imagine, it can be controlled singlehandedly thanks to its small size. The front panel is covered by Gorilla Glass 5 which raises the bar for protection against drops. On the top of the display, the waterdrop notch houses a 16MP selfie camera that supports bokeh effect and beauty mode.

The frame of the device is made of aluminum alloy and on the left side, it hosts the SIM slot and a programmable button that can be customized to trigger a shortcut function or quickly open a dedicated app. On the right side lies the fingerprint sensor for quick unlock while below it you can find the barometer, air quality sensor, and hygrometer. The top is clean and at the bottom side, there’s the Type-C charging port that also acts as a headphone jack.

The back of the phone is covered with high-class textured silica gel, producing a warm feeling and protecting the device from drops and scratches. The quad-camera is located at the top left and hosts a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a Sony® IMX582 48MP camera, a 5MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. On the bottom left, the heart rate sensor and an ultraviolet intensity meter are placed.

Overall, it looks great and the company has put a lot of work in improving the build quality. As you may already know, the BV9900 will launch globally on December 23rd at the discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase it from the Blackview Official Store at Aliexpress. During the same period, the new BV-SW02 smartwatch will be available for purchase at just $39.99 (50% off)! You can add it to your cart right now to be notified when it goes live. Also, you can join the Giveaway for both BV9900 and BV-SW02 here.

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Chuwi UBook Pro standard version with the Intel N4100 CPU was recently launched by the company and, as they claim, the N4100 is a swift performer in casual tasks and also regulates power consumption intelligently, offering a freat performance/cost ratio. Yesterday, Chuwi released the unboxing video of the new 2in1 tablet on Youtube and demonstrates the actual experience of the device.

As you can see, the box includes the device, the detachable keyboard, the HiPen H6 stylus, and the power adapter. The UBook Pro has a 9mm full-metal body and comes equipped with a 12.3″ 3:2 IPS to reach a total weight of just 781g.

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In addition, the U-shaped kickstand supports adjustment ranging from 0° to 145° and it can be transformed into a laptop, workstation or tablet, serving all purposes.

You can also see the HiPen H6 stylus in action and how precise it is with the 4096 pressure level support. Also, the Intel N4100 CPU is built with Intel’s advanced 14nm+ manufacturing process and sports 4 cores and 4 threads with a maximum frequency of 2.4GHz. The CPU combined with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD allows the UBook Pro to run smoothly.

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As for its performance, the device achieved a single-core score of 182 and a multi-core score of 588 in the CPU-Z test. Also, it did well in the GeekBench test with a single-core score of 1765 and a multi-core score of 5197. In addition to the performance, Intel’s chip consumes little power. The N4100 comes with Intel’s UHD Graphics 600 GPU that can decode 4K video easily.

Lastly, the magnetic backlit keyboard with its full-sized keys in conjunction with Windows 10 allows you to be highly efficient when using it for office work. All in all, UBook Pro Intel N4100 version is an adequate performer and a Value for Money choice thanks to its lowe price. You can check out all the details on the product page.

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Today’s life is heavily attached to our mobile devices -mostly smartphones- but laptops are making a big come back lately with many Chinese manufacturers offering great devices and Value for Money. XIDU is one of those manufacturers that offer lightweight and portable 2in1 laptops with a touch display. One great budget-friendly model is the XIDU PhilBook Max. Let’s check out what it’s all about.

XIDU PhilBook Max build quality

The PhilBook Max is made of aluminum and weighs just 1.39 kg. At the same time, it is among the thinnest laptops out there with its thickest point measuring just 16mm. Despite its thin profile and budget price, it comes with a bunch of ports like 2 x USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, there is a 2MP webcam that might not be the best there is but it gets the job done. What’s more, the laptop is pretty comfortable but features all the disadvantages of a laptop keyboard. On the other hand, the touchpad is large and works as it should.

As for the rest (and most important) specs, it is powered by the Intel E3950 and 8GB of RAM. Also, it comes with 128GB SSD for fast loading times. There is a 14.1″ multitouch FHD display that can rotate 360° thanks to the flexible hinge design. Lastly, there is 802.11 ac WiFi.

XIDU PhilBook Max performance

Performance-wise, it doesn’t set fire to the Benchmark apps but it has adequate power for everyday tasks. After all, don’t forget that it is a budget 2in1 laptop so you shouldn’t expect top-notch performance to start with. The important factors like RAM amount and disk type are there as 8GB RAM make sure that multitasking is smooth and the fast 128GB SSD reduces loading times by a lot. Also, lightweight gaming is what you can do but heavy gaming is out of the question since there is no dedicated GPU.

As far as battery life is concerned, it can go on up to 6 hours of use on a single charge so there is no need to panic if you left your charger at home. Lastly, there is the touch display. Touch works as it should without any strange issues. Overall, the PhilBook Max is among the best low budget 2in1 laptops out there and you should consider it if you are looking for something similar.

If we had to report some pros and cons about it, we’d definitely put battery life, weight, 2in1 character, touchscreen, and SSD on the pros side. On the other hand, it could have had a more powerful CPU, a faster charger, and a more sturdy hinge system.

The PhilBook Max currently sells for around $350 on Amazon and it maybe is the cheapest 2in1 laptop right now. If you are on a tight budget and are looking for an entry-level 2in1 laptop, take a look at it. Especially if you are a student.

You can grab it as a Christmas present on the official XIDU Store, Aliexpress, and Amazon US, UK, FR, ES, IT stores. To get discount coupons on more XIDU devices, click here.

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Traveling is an exciting hobby or an exciting job if you are doing it for a living. And nowadays, a traveler’s smartphone is his most vital accessory as it allows contact with your loved ones, send/receive emails, book flights, do currency conversion, find your way, etc. The KingKong Mini that was released by Cubot this year would be a perfect companion on your trips according to the company that lists 5 most important features to convince you of that statement.

Small display

We are in the “big phones” era for many years now and the average screen size keeps increasing, especially now that manufacturers found a way to reduce or eliminate bezels. The KingKong Mini moves towards the opposite direction as it comes with a 4″ display that is easily controlled with one hand and it also fits in every pocket size.

Rugged smartphone

Besides its small size, the phone also comes with rugged characteristics. The rugged body makes it almost indestructible when dropped from a few feet high and it also provides waterproofing. It works almost anywhere and under any conditions.

Lightweight

KingKong Mini’s weight is just 123g and it easily beats almost every other smartphone in the market. The low weight not only makes it easy to carry around but also doesn’t hurt your hand if you use it for many hours continuously.

KingKong Mini specs

Under the rugged case, the KingKong Mini comes with an adequately powerful configuration that includes the MediaTek MT671(A22) SoC backed by 3GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, enough for smooth multitasking. Of course, it is a 4G/LTE phone with WiFi and Bluetooth support, GPS support as well as NFC support, a feature many well-known Chinese manufacturers neglect.

Sensors

Besides the basic hardware, the device also features some very useful sensors the accelerometer that is used to track your steps, a Gyroscope that will offer you incredible 360-degree image spheres, and a Magnetometer that is used by Google Maps and other compass apps to figure out which way you are facing.

Lastly, it comes with dual SIM slots so that you can use 2 different SIM cards at the same time as well as a microSD slot to expand the storage space of the phone.

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Chuwi is continuously improving the level of product quality and after-sales support they offer. In the last couple of years, they’ve released some amazing products that cover the whole spectrum of the mainstream laptop and tablet market. In addition, they offer added value to their products by releasing accessories like the HiPen H6, their latest stylus that supports 4096 pressure levels. Going on with improving the user experience, the company released a driver update for the HiPen H6. As a reminder, the HiPen H6 can offer quite a delicate drawing experience with 4096 pressure levels so even professionals will not be limited by it. It also has intelligent palm rejection for accurate writing including multi-touch mistakes.

The upgraded version of the driver is 01.03.06 and to install it so that you can get the improved writing experience, just follow the instructions provided by Chuwi:

1. Copy the file “Phoenix-hid-update” to the tablet, open the file, click twice “ConfigUpdate ” to run. (About 5 seconds)

2. Upgrade has completed when the running interface displays version 01.03.60. Just close the Command line app to finish the update.

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Blackview BV9900 is the latest flagship from the company and it was announced recently, making fans of rugged phones excited about the new device. But an announcement is never enough so Blackview just released a durability test video to demonstrate just how indestructible the phone really is.

As you can see in the video above, the phone survives extreme tests like fire burning, dust jetting, rolled over by a car, drop test, and 19-hour cement burial. In addition to these tests, the Chinese manufacturer has increased the operating temperature of the BV9900 and it now ranges from -30℃ to 55℃. In the video, you can see that you can still make phone calls even though the device remained in the fridge at -30℃ for over 21 hours. Four basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, and Camera can be used at such a low temperature.

The video proves that when Blackview talks about IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810G military standard, they are serious. Of course, the main selling points of the BV9900 do not end with its durability. In terms of specs, it’s no less impressive. It’s a flagship-grade device and you can see all the specs here.

The phone will make its world premiere on December 23rd at a discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase BV9900 at Blackview Official Store at AliExpress. You can add it to your cart in advance to get notified when the sale starts. By the way, on the same day, the new Blackview BV-SW02 smartwatch of the company will also go on sale at a 50% off discount (just $39.99). Lastly, you can join the giveaway of both devices here for a chance to be one of the 10 lucky winners.

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