Last updated: 2023/12/28
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- Primary Phone: Iphone 15 pro max: I replaced it during this year's Double Eleven. I used to have a Xiaomi 10s, but it had a major system malfunction (the operating system occupied over 60GB of storage, causing me to be unable to save photos and chat records). The updates didn't solve the issue, so I decided to replace it. It's still working fine for now.
- Secondary Phone: The one I mentioned earlier, Xiaomi 10s. I inserted a broadband secondary SIM card, which functions like a portable WiFi.
- Headphones: Lollipods by Walkers. I'm not sure if it's a common issue with this model, but occasionally one of the earbuds disconnects. The previous pair I bought (it fell into the sewer) had the same issue. Overall, I don't recommend buying it.
- Power Bank: Xiaomi's 10,000mAh power bank. It's decent, practical, and doesn't have any fancy features. I bought it 3 years ago and still use it, although less frequently now.
- AirTag: I bought a domestic alternative. I usually keep it in my bag to prevent losing it (even though there's nothing valuable in my bag).
- Tablet: iPad 2020 edition. It's very useful for watching shows and taking notes. I used it for a long time to attend online courses. Even after three years, it still runs smoothly.
- Speaker: XiaoDu flagship smart speaker. I mainly use it to control the air conditioner, check the weather before going out, and listen to music. Personally, I would rate it 7 out of 10. After I bought one for my dad, he thinks it's the most useful thing I've ever bought (compared to down jackets, shoes, electric shavers, and phones... he thinks those are useless). One downside of the speaker is that it can't turn off the air conditioner's display light, and it still relies on a remote control to some extent. This aspect needs improvement.
- Computer: HP Shadow Elf 9. My old antique finally "retired" after serving for 9 years. I originally planned to switch to Apple, but some engineering software was a bit difficult to deal with. After careful consideration, I decided to stick with a Windows computer.
- Monitor: Portable screen, Langning 2K. I don't recommend buying it. The reason is that after just one year, it suddenly became obsolete with the same specifications (phones or chips don't become outdated that quickly, right?). However, as a secondary screen, it's still pretty good because it's very convenient to move around.
- USB Hub: Beisi USB hub plug. I think it's decent. One downside is that if I plug in the Bluetooth receiver for the keyboard at the same time, sometimes the J-Link can't be used when debugging hardware.
- Keyboard: Langtu GK65. I would rate it 7 out of 10. It has two connection methods, direct Bluetooth and 2.4G (USB receiver). If I use direct Bluetooth connection, the keyboard goes into a deep sleep mode and it's difficult to wake it up. Sometimes I even need to reconnect it, which is quite unbearable. So I directly plug the receiver into the computer's USB hub. This way, if I press a few keys, the keyboard wakes up almost instantly.
- Gaming Console: Nintendo Switch Lite. It's pretty good, and I don't have any special requirements. I also bought six games, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has an 8/10 rating. The others are also decent, except for Persona 5 Strikers: I can't understand the fun in it at all. RIP my 262 yuan 🥹
- Desk Lamp: DP Jiuliang. To be honest, I don't know what brand it is. I bought it from a supermarket near my university when I was studying. I think it was 9.9 or something, definitely not over 20. But its functionality is good, and it's very simple: touch switch; long-press the touch area to adjust the brightness smoothly. It has been with me for over five years, and it's still going strong. 👍 9/10 product.
- E-reader: Kindle Youth Edition 2020. To be honest, I used to not like Kindle because I personally believe that reading should involve the tactile sensation of flipping through pages. I bought a Kindle because I received a scholarship for my studies, so I rewarded myself and fulfilled the promise I made to myself back then. Now when I'm on business trips or need to take a long bus ride, I take it out to read. However, for books that I really like, I still prefer buying physical copies. Kindle has one great feature, which is the ability to export all your previous highlights. By using third-party software to organize them, you can create great excerpts.