You can buy a new year's ball!Introducing an affordable "digital gadget" within 10,000 yen including tax at once, making smartphones and personal computers more convenient![2022 New Year]

　2022 has arrived.I think some people have reached the New Year in the low temperature due to the national cold wave from the end of the year.

　Speaking of the New Year is "New Year's ball".Therefore, in this article, we will introduce an affordable digital gadget that can be purchased with a new year's ball that is less than 10,000 yen including tax.I hope it will be helpful for those who are looking for items that will allow you to use smartphones, tablets and personal computers more comfortably with a small budget.

　"Earphones" are indispensable when enjoying music on the go using smartphones, tablets and personal computers.If you use it for calling or web / video conferences, an "earphone microphone", which also has a microphone, is good.

　This time, we will introduce the recommended earphone microphones, focusing on the mainstream wireless type (connected using Bluetooth).

　Sony's "Wi-C310" is a wireless type Bluetooth earphone.The advantage is that the left and right drivers (the part where the audio appear) is connected by the cable, and the risk of loss is less than that of a complete wireless type.There are four body colors: black, white, gold, and blue.

　The audio codec is compatible with "AAC", and it is attractive to enjoy higher quality music with iPhone, iPad and some Android smartphones.There is also a button that can control music / video playback.There is also a microphone, so it is perfect for web conferences during telework.

　The battery is a built -in type and can be used for about 15 hours in a row from the full charge.It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery, but it also supports "quick charging" that can store as much power that can be used for up to about 60 minutes with about 10 minutes.

　Anker's "Soundcore Life P3" is a completely wireless Bluetooth earphone.Body colors can be selected from black, off -white, coral red, navy, and light blue.

　It has noise canceling functions according to the surrounding environment, and there is also a "external sound import mode" that can capture the minimum necessary external audio.If you use a dedicated smartphone app, you can adjust the sound quality with equalizer in addition to the selection of noise canceling mode (app -specific functions can only be used when connecting to smartphones and tablets).Furthermore, if you use the app, you can search by playing a loud voice if you lose sight of the earphone body (driver).

　The battery is equipped with the earphone itself and the case, and can be used for up to 7 hours with an earphone alone, up to 35 hours in combination with the case.The earphone body also has the water resistance of IPX5 grade, so it is ideal for jogging and walking.

　Audio-Technica's "ATH-CK350IS" is an entry product as a wired earphone microphone.It is attractive that the color can be selected from black, including black.

　The driver part is made of a newly designed 10mm size, and it is attractive that it has high sound quality for the price.Since the microphone has a simple remote control, you can also call for calls and play music / video playback control.

　The earphone jack (connector) of this model is 3.It is a 5mm 4 -pole type.iPhone / iPad, 3.Please note that an "audio conversion connector (adapter)" is required for Android devices and personal computers that do not have 5mm audio jacks.

　It is convenient to have an earphone microphone when listening to music outside or participating in a meeting, but if you wear it for a long time, it will put a burden on your ears.However, there are many scenes where smartphones and tablets, especially the speakers of entry specs models, are unsatisfactory in the volume.

　Therefore, I would like to recommend the "mini (portable) speaker" that I use externally.It is easy to think, "Mini (small) means that the volume is low or it is difficult to hear," but if you examine it, you can find a model that is easy to hear even if it is reasonable.

　Sony's "SRS-XB12" is a single (monaural) type of active speaker that supports both Bluetooth wireless connection and wired connection ( * 1).The body color can be selected from 6 colors including black.

　It is also assumed to be used outdoors, and has the waterproof performance of IPX7 grade and IP6X grade.It also comes with a handy strap that is convenient for using it on a tree branch.At the time of wireless connection, you can play music / videos of smartphones and tablets with buttons at hand, and there is also a "Speaker ADD function" that can be used as a dual (stereo) speaker by preparing two models ( * 2).。

　The power supply is taken from the built -in battery, and it can be operated for up to 16 hours from full charge.Charging is performed from the Micro USB terminal of the main unit.It also has a built -in microphone so it can be used for hands -free calls.Utilizing the waterproof performance, it is also an "ant" to use in a bathroom or kitchen.

( * 1) 3 when wired.An audio cable with a 5mm audio connector is required ( * 2) When using the Speaker ADD function, Bluetooth audio codes only support the standard "SBC" (when using itself, it supports AAC in addition to SBC. To do)

　Logitech's "Z200N" is a stereotype active speaker and only supports wired connection.Body colors can be selected from white and black.

　The driver has two speeches, especially in bass regeneration.There are two types of audio input, 3.It is possible to connect multiple devices with a 5mm audio jack at the same time ( * 3).It also has a headphone jack, so you can connect headphones and earphones at hand and to perform volume control at hand.You can also adjust the tone.

　The power supply is removed from the outlet, and an AC adapter is also included.

( * 3) The second audio input is 3.It is attached to the front of the right speaker as a 5mm jack.Audio cable for this input jack is not included, so please purchase as needed.

　JBL's "JBL Go 3" is a single (monaural) type of active speaker and only supports both Bluetooth wireless connections.There are seven body colors, including black, and the camouflage pattern "squad" is unique.

　Like the SRS-XB12 introduced earlier, it has waterproof performance of IPX7 grade and IP6X grade, and it is convenient to use outdoors, but this JBL Go 3 has a strap on the main unit.It is easy to hook the branch.

　The power supply is taken from the built -in battery, and it can be operated for up to 5 hours from full charge.Charging is performed from the USB Type-C terminal of the main unit.Utilizing the waterproof performance, it is also an "ant" to use in a bathroom or kitchen.

　I think that some people play games on a touch panel or a personal computer with a keyboard or mouse for smartphones and tablets, but depending on the title, it is better to prepare a dedicated game controller.This is the same for "cloud gaming", which is increasing recently, especially when playing stationary game consoles (such as PlayStation 5).

　Sony Interactive Entertainment "DualSense" is a Bluetooth connection wireless controller attached to "PlayStation 5 (PS5)".There are five colors in addition to white, which is included in PS5 as standard.

　You may think, "Well, DualSense is not only for PS5?", But smartphones and tablets (Android 12 or later, iOS / iPados 14).5 or later) and Mac (MacOS 11.Officially supports wireless connection with 3 or later (reference link).Windows PC can be connected in a wired mode connected to the USB Type-C cable.Ants will be prepared as a PS5 additional controller, as well as a game controller for smartphones, tablets and personal computers.

　The battery is rechargeable and can be charged when connected by USB Type-C terminal.

　If you use DualSense with Bluetooth connection on a device other than PS5, the following features are not available.

　In the case of Android smartphones / tablets, functions other than the above may not be available depending on the manufacturer or model.

　The "Xbox Wireless Controller" of Microsoft Japan is a wireless controller that can be used in the XBOS series itself after "Xbox One".The color is a carbon black attached to "Xbox Series X", a robot whitel attached to "Xbox Series S", as well as shock blue and pulse red.

　This controller also supports wireless connections using Bluetooth and wired connections with USB Type-C, and can be used on the following platforms.Switching pairing with multiple devices is easy.

　When driving wirelessly, you need a single 3 -type battery x 2 (comes with a sample) or a dedicated "Xbox rechargeable battery".When using a rechargeable battery, it can be charged when wired.

　If you use it on your iPhone or iPad, you need to update the controller firmware to the latest version.The firmware update will be described later.

　If you want to update the controller firmware, you need one of the following environments.

( * 4) USB Type-C cable is sold separately.However, there is a package that comes with a cable in the carbon black ( * 5) Xbox wireless adapters are sold separately.However, there is also a package that comes with an adapter for carbon black.

　When connecting Bluetooth, it does not support the following functions:However, in the case of Windows 10/11 PC, it can be used by connecting via a USB Type-C cable or Xbox wireless adapter.

　It is an indispensable "AC adapter (charger)" when charging smartphones, tablets and personal computers, but the number of models that are not included with smartphones and tablets is increasing.Even with the attached model, the model may come with an AC adapter that does not meet the specifications that can be charged at the "original" maximum speed.

　Therefore, this time, we will introduce some AC adapters that support "USB PD (Power Delivery)", which can use quick charging with recent models.

　When charging a USB PD computer, an AC adapter with a certain output performance is required.Depending on the model, we recommend that you prepare a 30-45W or more.The minimum required output can be found on the support site of a personal computer manufacturer.

　Anker's "Anker Nano II 65W" is 65W (20V / 3) as its name suggests..25A) A compact USB PD compatible AC adapter that supports output, the size is about 44 x 42 x 36mm and the weight is 112g.The color is black and white.

　It is very compact as an AC adapter with 65W output, and it is not difficult to carry it.The cable is sold separately, but the recent iPhone comes with a USB Type-C to Lightning cable, and the USB Type-C cable is more affordable than before, so "various cables are prepared and various.The best advantage is that it can be used to charge the device.

　ELECOM's "EC-ACD05" is 30W (20V / 1).5A or 15V / 2A) One USB Type-C power supply port for USB PD that can output and 12W (5V / 2).4A) A multi-port AC adapter with seven USB Type-A power ports that can output (maximum output is 70W for all ports).Body colors can be selected from white and black.

　The advantage is that it can be used conveniently when the number of smartphones, tablets and PCs is large.The output of the USB Type-C power port is up to 30W, but it can be charged if it is a highly power-saving computer such as Apple's "MacBook Air".

　Belkin's "Boost ↑ Charge 30W USB-C GAN Wall Charger" is a compact USB PD compatible AC adapter that supports 30W output, and its size is about 39..It is 75 x 39 x 40mm.

　A compact AC adapter is generally integrated with an outlet plug, but this charger can put a plug on the main unit.It is attractive to be compact and more compact.

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