Top Ten Cool Electronics That Are Surprisingly Affordable

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Per Moore’s law, about every 2 years number of transistors will double on a given citcut board. With the price and size of transistors constantly becoming smaller, what does this mean to us consumers? Smaller, cheaper and faster consumer electronics.

Some products in recent years have dropped significantly more so than others. Here are our picks for the top ten coolest pieces of technology whose price tags keep getting smaller:

 

10.  Neckband Bluetooth Headphones 14Hr Working Time: Built in microphone, stylish and they’re compatible with any Bluetooth product.

With the Apple AirPod Bluetooth headphones being the top-of-the line in Bluetooth headphone technology, these are a less fragile alternative that provide a great sound.  They come in at about a tenth of the price too, which you really can’t beat!

 

9. Pico Projector, Artlii Movie Mini Pocket  Projector: Like having a home theater in your pocket!

Who hasn’t wanted to project the latest Harry Potter installment on the seatback in front of you on an Airplane to distract the children? These projectors have significantly dropped in price and risen in quality over the past 5 years and as an owner of one myself I can vouch they’re a great space saver in lieu of a TV in a small apartment.

 

8. Amazon Echo Dot: Alexa, can you say “Price Cut”?

Control all your smart home devices with the Amazon Echo Dot. Alexa has moved into her 2nd generation and has more features than ever – And is constantly adding new skills to her repertoire. My personal favorite is Jeopardy!

 

7. Ring Video Doorbell 2:  See who’s at your front door whether you’re at work or soaking upstairs in the bathtub. Rechargeable battery pack so no existing wiring is required as was needed in prior models.

Ring is the pinnacle in doorbell technology (a phrase that hasn’t been used since the days of the 1980s customizable chimes) and has revolutionized the market. It enables live video feed directly to your cell phone and will record whenever motion is detected on your doorstep. You can talk to whoever is ringing the doorbell from any smart device (Alexa compatible too!) and with this model you don’t have to pay for any additional wiring.

 

6. Tile Key Finder: Always losing your keys? Attach a Tile Bluetooth Key Finder and never lose them again!

Attach this little tile to your key hook or any other small object you tend to lose around the house and when you inevitably lose those keys again, simply open your cell phone, press find and the Tile will emit a ringtone to assist in your search.

5. Solar Charger,Dizaul 5000mAh Portable Solar Power Bank: The price of both solar panels and Lithium Ion batteries have been precipitously dropping over the past few years and this combines them both!

I remember thinking in high school why one of these hadn’t been invented yet. As it turns out, all the parts were too expensive back then to make it a viable consumer product. Today is a different story. It’s shockproof, waterproof and very handy. Great if you’re going to be away from a plug for an extended period. I have friends who use this for festivals, camping and Bike to The Bay.

 

4: LEMFO LF20 Bluetooth Mens Smart Watch, Heart Rate Monitor: For iPhone & Android Phone – Doesn’t have quite all the same bells and whistles as the Apple Watch or high-end Android but it’s still very cool and functional.

You no longer need to spend hundreds of dollars for a smart watch that has tons of functionality. Supports: Heart rate monitor, Sleep Monitor, Sleep analysis, Pedometer, Sedentary alarm, Alarm clock, Stopwatch, Calculator, Dial, Calling Remind, Clock, Anti-lost, SMS, Notification Bluetooth Sync, BT Music, Remote camera and so on, all in one. Oh, right, it tells the time too!

3. DDPai mini2 Dash Cam | Snapshot Button, Night Vision, 140° Wide Angle Lens, Parking Monitor, Storage Up To 128GB: Because you really never know when an insurance scammer will strike and you’ll need video evidence to take to court.

I’m sure you’ve seen a YouTube video or two of some crazy scammer being caught because the vehicle operator had one of these babies installed. They record onto MicroSD cards so they can maintain their small stature. They’re very popular in Russia and Eastern Europe where tort laws excessively favor pedestrians. What that means for us is cheaper prices!

2. FREDI hidden camera 1080p for iPhone/Android Phone/ iPad Remote: You can purchase 4 of these for the price of the original “NannyCam”. And this syncs to your SmartPhone!

Anyone with a child and babysitter at home should have one of these. . . Just in case. You can also keep tabs on anything on your property: Who’s been tipping over the trash cans in the middle of the night, teenage slumber party in your basement or even where the cat wanders off to!

1. Fire 7 Tablet, 7″ Display, 8 GB:  Finally, the product that has seen one of the greatest price drop and most technological progress in recent years: Tablets.


What once was a science fiction fantasy a few short decades ago is now a reality. Tablets keep getting cheaper and cooler.  A great alternative to having a hot laptop on your lap during a long plane or train ride or to keep your children occupied with movies and kid-friendly games. With tens of thousands of free apps and expandable memory (which is also ridiculously cheap and tiny these days) tablets are literally endless entertainment for any age.

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