ET Wealth lists 7 interesting tech products and accessories available under Rs 1,000.
What can you get for a thousand bucks? There are some very interesting products and accessories available in this price bracket that often get lost in the crowd of listings. ET Wealth lists the items worth considering from amongst the swarm.
MI WIFI REPEATER 2: Rs 999
Depending on your router placement and area of your home/office, there might be areas where WiFi does not reach or has poor reception. For such areas, you can get the WiFi Repeater 2 from Xiaomi. It needs to be connected to a USB port for power (any wall charger can be used). Setup is easy via the Mi Home app and once its configured, it extends your WiFi network coverage. The repeater can support up to 16 devices simultaneously.
MI VR PLAY: Rs 999
There are a plethora of VR headsets available today in both the online and offline markets. However, we recommend the one from Xiaomi for its fantastic build quality. The headset has a Lycra cover for comfort and durability and can support up to 5.7-inch smartphones. Instead of the usual clip-on design, it has a zipper to hold the phone to avoid accidental slips and drops plus a textured metal button on top. The headset is compatible with Google Cardboard and works great for YouTube 360 degree videos as well.
PHOTRON FL100: Rs 199
A number of brands have started adding an LED flash on the front of the phone for selfie lovers. If your smartphone lacks this feature, you can add it. The Photron FL100 is a small flash module with 16 LEDs with three level of adjustable brightness. It can be fixed on your smartphone’s 3.5mm port for selfies as well as use as an emergency torch. It has a rechargeable battery and it charges via microUSB port.
PORTRONICS CAR POWER III: Rs 624
With the number of devices we carry increasing day by day, you need multiple ports for charging devices. For people who spend a a lot of time travelling in their car on a daily basis, this car charger offers 4 USB ports for charging. It has a 1.5m cable that is accessible by people sitting on the back seat. It has 6A charging capacity. Depending on the number of devices connected, it can charge at 1A to 2.4A (more devices will lead to slower charge as current is distributed).
POPSOCKETS: Rs 999
This is a combination of two things—a pop clip and a mount. The pop clip sticks on the back of your phone and can be used for grip, stand or as a headphone cable organizer. The mount can be stuck on any surface which is easily accessible (your desk, in your car etc.) and the pop clip fits on to it. This lets you mount your smartphone anywhere. You can get them in various colours and designs and the Pop Clip can even be purchased separately if required.
USB-POWERED PORTABLE LAPTOP COOLER: Rs 999
One of the common complaint users with heavy work requirements have is that their laptops tend to get uncomfortably hot. If the laptop becomes too hot it even shuts down on its own to prevent any damage. To solve this issue, you can invest in a USB powered laptop cooler. Just place the laptop cooler on your laptop’s heat vents and connect it to a USB port for power. The laptop cooler has a silent fan that sucks out the hot air from your laptop to keep it cool.
WATERPROOF BIKE MOBILE STAND: Rs 599 Onwards
There are multiple options available when you look for a dock or stand for your mobile in a car. For bike users it’s a different story. They have to keep the phone protected from dust and water so mounting using a standard clamp is not recommended. Instead, get a waterproof mobile stand. It has a weather sealed pouch in which your phone can be placed for protection and has a touch compatible transparent membrane on top for viewing and operating the touchscreen.
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