From a mobile-ready thumb drive to a cool pair of VR glasses, here's what to snag this week.
Five of the favourite tech accessory picks from the editorial team that won't break the bank:
1. Sandisk Ultra Dual 32GB 3.0 On-The-Go pen drive
If you find yourself constantly having to transfer files between your mobile phone and computer, this SanDisk USB 3.0 On-The-Go pen drive will be your salvation. Its unique construction enables it to play two roles--plugging into a regular computer USB port for copying data, then switching to micro-USB mode that lets it plug directly into your phone’s USB port to transfer files via USB OTG. Handy!
Price: Rs 718
Availability: Flipkart
2. Digisol DG-HR3300TA 300Mbps WiFi router
If you’ve got a particularly tricky home with corridors and numerous walls, there’s every chance your present WiFi router may not be able to provide complete wireless coverage. This 300Mbps WiFi router can be just the answer, with its three high-gain 5dBi antennas. It also has support for multiple SSIDs for multiple WiFi networks, WPS push button setup for easier configuration, and parental controls to safeguard online habits of young ones at home.
Price: Rs 2,099
Availability: Retail stores
3. Syska Power Elite100 10,050mAh Power Bank
With the active lifestyles that exemplify our days, a power bank is pretty much a must have today. This one from Syska is a 10,050mAH unit that stores enough to power several of your USB devices through many days. What sets this one apart it its in-built Qualcomm Quick charge support, which can be used to ‘fast charge’ many of today’s device that support the feature, including high-end smartphones and tablets. It has dual USB ports, and also integrates a handy built-in torch.
Price: Rs 3,299
Availability: Flipkart
4. Ant VR
Of course you’ve heard of virtual reality, and of course you want to check it out! You may have experienced Google Cardboard, but might want something a bit more robust. Ant VR has been doing some interesting work in this space, especially with their nicely-built VR headsets, complete with a 100-degree field-of-view lenses built into a foldable and portable form factor. It accepts phones sized between 4.5 and 6 inches.
Price: Rs 1,299
Availability: Amazon, Flipkart
5. All-new Kindle E-reader
If you’ve always had your eye on a Kindle e-reader but just found them too expensive, here’s something to pique your interest--the all-new Kindle E-reader. It is based on a thinner and lighter 6-inch design, has an anti-glare screen, uses a battery that lasts weeks, and can hold thousands of eBooks--all at a relatively approachable price tag. It also has many of the signature features of its more expensive variants such as the Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise, and Goodreads integration for discovering popular books in the Kindle eBook catalog.
Price: Rs 5,999
Availability: Amazon
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