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February 14 - Lawrence Day: Gifts for yourself

Welcome everyone to the iCover blog! We remembered the upcoming holiday on February 14th. On this day in 1961 in the National Laboratory. Lawrence in Berkeley , and a bit later the science city of Dubna, near Moscow, received the 103rd element, the isotope Lawrence . Because of the negligibly small half-life, he never received practical use, but what practical use could be made of the element obtained on the day of the most sublime and irrational human emotion.




And this day is honored by many French people, since it was on February 14, by agreement of Louis II the German and Charles II the Bald, beginning in 842 that was timed to the birthday of the French language . On this day, in 1990, the first time “ Voyager I ” left the Solar System, photographed it “from the side”, and in 1995, the American special services arrested the legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick . And this day, marked in the history of many meaningful and interesting events, in our deep conviction, should not pass every day for you and me.
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Today, the iCover team decided to choose gifts for our favorite geeks . And since most often we choose them for ourselves - this is what happened with us:

Huawei Honor Band (Black) - Fitness Bracelet + Smart Watch - 5990 Rub




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Having released the Honor Band fitness bracelet with the design of Huawei watches, it has once again proved that functionality, benefits and impeccable style can be offered for more than affordable price. The model, offered with dials in classic black and white colors, with black, white and cream straps, is distinguished by its strict style, which is minimalist, the complete absence of functional elements on the case.



The touchscreen OLED display is covered with protective glass and is edged with aluminum at the periphery, the lower part is plastic. The strap of hypoallergenic silicone is very pleasant to the touch, does not cause negative emotions even with prolonged wear, it looks neat, stylish and original due to the textured pattern on the outside. With a weight of 40 grams, the dimensions of the device are quite compact, well below the size of a standard smart watch: 229.4x38x9.5 mm. Dustproof and waterproof, the enclosure is made in accordance with the requirements of the IP68 standard - a valuable advantage for outdoor enthusiasts.

In contrast to the flagship smart watches on Android Wear / WatchOS Honor Band is equipped with a simple display of a little more than an inch with a resolution of 128x128 pixels. However, if you do not chase the values, such a resolution is quite enough for comfortable reading of useful information. Spending a charge very economically, the OLED-display allows the most active bracelet owner to comfortably use the gadget for up to 4 days with a minimum capacity of the built-in battery of 70 mAh.



Having got rid of the function buttons, Huawei engineers supplied the device with a motion sensor that activates the display when raising a hand. Activation is also possible by clicking on the screen area. Further control of the functionality becomes possible on the touch screen by scrolling through the catalog from top to bottom or vice versa and selecting the appropriate menu functions, and if desired, using certain gestures.

OS and Functional


Acting in accordance with the concept of the gadget, in which simplicity, convenience and functionality are central, engineers have entrusted the management of the functions of the bracelet to their own concise and intuitive Huawei OS. On the splash screen, you will see the time, date, charge information, and Bluetooth connectivity. Screens are switched down with the help of a swipe. Consistently displays the number of steps completed - the time, the number of calories burned, spent last night in a dream, the data of the manual timer and the setting of the bracelet. The “smart alarm clock” and the timer of physical activity are also available.

Working with information is possible with the help of the proprietary application Huawei Wear, which is available for installation, both on Android devices from versions 4.0 and above, and on devices with iOS 7 and above. The bracelet syncs seamlessly with Jawbone Up, Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

Xiaomi Mi Band 1S Pulse - fitness bracelet with heart rate monitor for 3490 rubles





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Health - the last thing worth saving, because such savings in the end is too expensive. But if there is an opportunity to purchase a thing that is beneficial to health, is quite inexpensive and not at the expense of quality and reliability, then why pay more? Xiaomi, a young Chinese company, adheres to this philosophy, for which the quality and affordability of products have become synonymous with the brand. A wonderful example of Xiaomi products, whose merits have already been appreciated by the end consumer, can safely be called an inexpensive and functional Mi Band bracelet 1S Pulse - a representative of the new generation of the Xiaomi Mi Band line.



Mi Band 1S will help you not only set goals, but also track their implementation, solve many pressing problems associated with maintaining a healthy lifestyle - observe sleep and physical activity, track heart rate using the built-in heart rate monitor (appeared in this model), record the distance traveled, the number of steps, calories expended and many other significant indicators.

With a weight of 5.5 grams, the bracelet remains almost unnoticeable on the arm, while the design meets the criteria of the IP67 standard - being dustproof, the tracker is not afraid of moisture and, as Xiaomi asserts, withstands short-term immersion in water to a depth of 1 m without consequences.



Heart rate monitoring (pulse rate) allows you to track changes in this important indicator during exercise, when the body is under increased stress. At the same time, in order to save battery power, you activate the function at those times when you are interested in obtaining the necessary readings.

The information collected by your little assistant for the day will allow you to get an accurate picture of the compliance of your plans for maintaining the health of the real picture and, if necessary, to quickly make the necessary corrections. If necessary, you can set the bracelet to program the bracelet for a specific goal that you plan to achieve during the day. In this case, when it is reached, you will receive a notification.

Synchronization with iOS and Android


In order for your Mi Band 1S Pulse bracelet to fully reveal all its advantages and successfully cope with its tasks, you will need a smartphone on iOS and Android, with which the gadget is synchronized via Bluetooth. Despite the miniature and small battery capacity, the bracelet is able to work without recharging for 30 days, while maintaining functionality with temperature drops from -20 to + 70.

Controlling a quadcopter with a bracelet


If you believe the latest news, Xiaomi enters the drones market and is going to entrust the management of them with gestures to the bracelets of the Mi Band line. It is possible that the cost of the gadget after a qualitative update of the functionality due to new promising features will increase.

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Game set of SteelSeries Champions Bundle (66006) - 12990 rub




As you know, all life is a game, and to make the gameplay not only exciting, but also comfortable, you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world and amaze your rivals with the effectiveness of your actions with the SteelSeries Champions Bundle champion game set consisting of three indispensable attributes for a real gamer - Rugs SteelSeries QcK +, SteelSeries Rival wired optical mouse and SteelSeries Siberia V2 black wired headphones with microphone.

SteelSeries Rival Optical Mouse


SteelSeries Rival is a wired gaming mouse with a sensitivity of 6500 dpi, which is provided by an Pixart PMW3310 optical sensor with Avago technology support. Thanks to Hyperesponse technology and tracking speed, reaching 50g at an acceleration of 200 ips (inches per second), the mouse maintains a polling frequency of 1000 Hz with a response of 1 ms. SteelSeries Rival is a modernized exclusive design, the possibility of optimization, taking into account 16.8 million colors of illumination and two zones of illumination and a spectacular volume name plate. The package includes proprietary software SteelSeries Engine 3 with advanced settings functionality.



Gaming headphones SteelSeries Siberia v2 Black


SteelSeries Siberia v2 - light ergonomic gaming headphones with a microphone and 50 mm speakers, providing gamers with excellent sound quality. Soft ear cushions fit snugly, but do not squeeze the auricles, which allows you to participate in long gaming rallies without accumulating discomfort. The sound image is broadcast in the smallest details, which becomes possible thanks to the supported frequency range of 50–16,000 Hz. The retractable microphone SteelSeries Siberia v2 extends to the desired distance, and if necessary, is easily removed.



SteelSeries QcK + Mouse Pad


The gaming potential of the SteelSeries QcK + rug is confirmed by many gamers. With an impressive size of 450 x 400 x 4 mm, the SteelSeries QcK + rug has a smooth texture, is securely fixed on the table and allows you to use the sensitivity settings of the mouse over a wide range. The pad is versatile and suitable for mice, both optical and laser models, invariably providing the cybersportsman with the required accuracy and smoothness of movement fixation.



Jabra Move Wireless - wireless headphones - 7199 rub




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If you love music and audiobooks, have long wanted to part with the tangled wires and buy inexpensive, but high-quality and stylish wireless headphones, then Jabra Move Wireless is exactly what you need. Jabra is the exact opposite of the multiplying number of low-cost wireless headphones, which have suffered from the time of purchase such common drawbacks as a collapsing case due to poor glue quality, falling ear cushions or a left ear that suddenly stopped working.

Weight Jabra Move Wireless - only 150 grams. Dimensions - 172 x 146.1 x 59 mm. Light indicators are miniature. You can connect headphones to a smartphone, tablet or laptop in two ways: traditional wired and via Bluetooth 4.0 from a distance of up to 6 meters on average. Unlike most wireless headsets in this price segment, which offer a standard set of functions, Jabra has some exotic features. There is, for example, a voice prompt mode, the ability to connect simultaneously to two smartphones or to a smartphone and a laptop.

The multi-function button on the ear cushion allows you to start or stop playback, answer a phone call, or arrange to redial the last number. To charge the gadget, if necessary, you can use any cable with a microUSB connector. The time required to fully charge the battery for 2 hours, while in the standby mode, the headset will last 288 hours, in active use mode - about 8 hours. Sophisticated headband design, 40 mm speakers, involved technologies and materials provide excellent sound quality both indoors and outdoors.






Excellent build quality harmoniously complements the originality of the design decision, ergonomics and thoughtful design. Available in one of three colors - black, red and blue. Matte plastic leaves almost no prints, nothing sticks to the headband fabric. Ear pads made of high quality eco-leather. Indicator lights are miniature, neat, not intrusive.

Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) - 8990 rubles




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Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) - an action camera that you should take with you on a trip. The camera comes with a monopod, equipped with a 16 megapixel Sony Exmor matrix with an F2.8 aperture and a wide viewing angle of 155 degrees, capable of taking pictures at up to 7 frames per second and a resolution of 4608x3456 pixels. Video recording is available in H.264 format and in MP4 and resolutions up to 1080p. Comfortable data exchange between the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) and the available peripherals is provided thanks to the support of WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Battery capacity 1010 mAh.



Simple design


The reliability of the design Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) is largely ensured by a simple and concise design. Overall dimensions of the functional unit of the device with control buttons 61 x 22 x 42 mm, weight only 72 g. The body is made of ABS polycarbonate - a durable thermoplastic material that protects the camera from temperature changes, dust and other contaminants.



Supports the ability to shoot in low light conditions, and when you purchase additional waterproof box - and shooting under water at a depth of 40 meters.



Functionality


Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) is equipped with a 3-position G-sensor image stabilization, aspherical lens HD Optical Glass Lens with a f2.8 aperture and viewing angles of 155 degrees. The quality of a widescreen image is guaranteed by a 16 megapixel Sony Exmor matrix. Support for microSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB will allow you to save a lot of valuable information for your home or office archive, and with the built-in Wi-Fi adapter, you can send an array of data to your phone or laptop at any time. The device is equipped with a built-in battery Panasonic Lipo Battery with a capacity of 1100 mAh.

Ambarella Advanced Graphics Processor


Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) action camera, purposefully created by Xiaomi engineers for outdoor enthusiasts. Ambarella A7LS video processor supports unique in its kind image processing and high-speed shooting technology with dynamic range amplification and noise reduction, which allows you to get a color image of excellent quality. The device is ready to offer a standard of H.264 video compression, shooting video in Full HD format at a frequency of 30 fps, and HD at a frequency of 60 fps.



Ergonomic mount


By showing imagination, connecting the imagination and using a convenient secure mount, you can, if desired, easily and conveniently fix the camera anywhere. It is worth noting that the device supports remote control from a smartphone using bundled and freely available mobile applications.



Selfies on the go


Xiaomi Yi Action Camera (Travel Edition) is equipped with a special device for photographing monopod for selfie, which increases the distance to the camera by 71cm. With monopod, you can take a picture of yourself or the whole company against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape. Shooting mode is done using WIFI or Bluetooth, and slow-motion mode will help you capture any fast movement.



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