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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 | Ownership Review | Indian Edition

Jatin K Malik · Sep 30, 2018 · 1 Comment

Despite the usual hatred against the Chinese manufacturing industry, Xiaomi has always been intriguing to me, much like OnePlus. One can't argue how they make one of the most cost-efficient consumer products packed full of features. They have had their blockbuster product sales here in India in terms of MI3 (remember that fellow?), Redmi note series, Mi band, Mi TV4 range. I am not much of a sucker for smartwatches (because battery life is still not there!) but fitness bands do appeal my lifestyle. So, when Xiaomi launched Mi Band 3 a few months back, I knew it was time to retire my good …

Build your own PC – Killer rigs for any budget | 2018 | India

Jatin K Malik · Jan 20, 2018 · 321 Comments

#PCMasterRace Ahan! So are you in the market for a killer gaming PC or are you looking for an HTPC to take care of your multimedia needs or maybe you are looking for a basic setup for your loved ones? Well! Look no further. This post will take care of your requirements for any given budget. Before we dive in and get our hands dirty, let's validate your purchase first $$ Why build a RIG yourself? Because you can that's why. In my last 15 years of exposure to computers, I have never bought an OEM (pre-assembled) PC. Although things are changing with new AIO (all-in-one) PCs but still one can …

Google Chromecast 2 v/s Amazon Fire TV Stick | Battle for your Idiot box

Jatin K Malik · Dec 27, 2017 · 1 Comment

Well, I was contemplating buying a "smart" stick for my dumb but full HD TV for a while now. Though I am not much of a couch potato, but between my dad's repetitive requests for old movies on big screen and my mom's constant cribbing about watching YouTube on her phone's small screen (5" feels small now, pfft tell that to my good'ol 2011-esque Galaxy S2). ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I knew I would have to pull the trigger soon and get than one of these HDMI-out goodies. Last week I decided to browse 2 major players in this segment here in India and was surprised to find Amazon doesn't sell Google's …

My quest for a portable mp3 player for the gym under ₹5000 ($75) | India

Jatin K Malik · Feb 2, 2017 · 3 Comments

Well, I have started hitting gym lately to get back in the shape (yes, being a programmer with a desk job really equates to a lot of coffee). Also, if you are an engineer/nerd, you would know how music plays a key role in how we function in our day to day life. Music is a must. Anywhere. Anytime. I am not kidding when I say anywhere! Don't believe me? Let's see. On my way from home to work in the morning, I prefer hooking my car's ICE to pop/metal music. Upon reaching the work, I plug in my Sony MDR-XB450 (review here) to hear some chiptune (8-bit music, it keeps me hooked to work). Then on …

Be an automation-ninja with NFC stickers & Android smartphone!

Jatin K Malik · Oct 6, 2016 · 4 Comments

Recently, I was browsing Amazon just to pick up some stuff from their lighting deals, and I came across this - NFC House Ntag203 NFC Tag Sticker 30 mm Round (Set of 10). I am fascinated by NFC tech and it's sad that it hasn't picked up in India yet. So, a bunch of NFC stickers with an excellent rating for ~₹ 420/10 pieces closed the deal for me. At the time of ordering this, it was the cheapest option when compared to other e-commerce sites. Wait! You might be thinking what this NFC is and why did this guy bought 10 stickers for a cost upward of 400 bucks. What is NFC? Quoting from …