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Why is the gas tank in a car on the left or right?

01/02/2022 by

Driving up to the gas station by car, you probably choose the column, the hose of which is located on the side of the opening of your gas tank. Some cars have it on the right, while others have it on the left.

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Sometimes this can cause inconvenience. For example, on one side of the gas station, a whole line of cars will line up, while the other side will be empty. It is not clear what prevented automakers from agreeing and coming to a single standard at one time? Obviously, there are no fundamental restrictions that prevent you from placing the gas tank neck on the right or left. So what causes these discrepancies?

Why is there a gas tank on a car on both the left and right sides?

European automakers with left-hand drive models traditionally place the neck on the right. This is easily explained by the refueling process itself – in this position, the driver does not risk hitting the gas station with the door. Yes, and fuel vapor through an open, but as far away door as possible, will slowly penetrate into the cabin. If refueling is carried out from a canister, on the side of the road, then the neck located on the right will somewhat secure this process – the driver will not have to stand on the roadway.

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It is logical that exactly the same reasons are the reason for the location of the hole on the left side of the body of right-hand drive Asian cars. But if you start driving a right-hand drive car on a right-hand drive road or, conversely, on a left-hand drive car on a left-hand drive, then the convenience associated with the location of the neck will disappear.

And some Asian automakers supply left-hand drive cars to foreign markets, on which the neck is located on the left. And there is a logical explanation for this. Reworking the base model will entail additional expenses, and there is not much point in this – hardly anyone chooses a car based solely on the location of the gas tank neck. In rare cases, the gas cap is placed in its place purely for design reasons, but this exception only emphasizes the universal rule.

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What does the symbol “fish” on the trunk of a car mean?

25/01/2022 by

Many car owners try to give their vehicle a personality. The easiest way is to apply stickers to the body, whether playful or provocative, but bright or informative. And if some drawings or symbols are clear, others raise questions. For example, on the trunk you can often find a badge in the form of a fish.

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It can be either a simple sticker or a stylized nameplate. But what does it mean – a fisherman is driving? It turns out that not even every car owner knows the real meaning of such an element. Meanwhile, it has its own and long history.

In fact, such a symbol is religious. In Greek, the word for fish is spelled ihtis. This word is traditionally seen as the abbreviation Isus Hristos Teu Ius Soter. The phrase is translated into Russian as “Jesus Christ God’s Son the Savior.”

The need for such encryption is not accidental. Once Christianity was banned, and with the help of such a pictogram, like-minded people could recognize each other. One person drew an arc, offering the second to complete the drawing. If additional lines formed the outline of the fish, then there was no doubt about each other’s religious affiliation. So the icon turned out to be a kind of password. But in our time, this symbolism is no longer used in the main directions of Christianity (Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism), but various sects successfully use it.

But you should not immediately see in the driver, on whose car there is a silhouette of a fish, a sectarian or a Christian fanatic. Often, these decorations remain on the car from the previous owner. The new owner sees this as just a fun design element, leaving it in its original place. Understanding what is hidden behind this symbol, one should not rush to conclusions regarding the person associated with it.

Yes, and this symbol itself has clearly evolved, either acquiring a deeper meaning, or, on the contrary, blurring it. Some inscriptions appear inside the silhouette, or the emblem is complemented by other elements. But believers are hardly capable of such blasphemy over the ancient symbol; here it is more appropriate to talk about comic modifications of the symbol, whose true meaning remains a mystery to the majority.

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Car charger for iPhone and Android gadgets: how to choose + 10 best options

30/11/2021 by

Buying a charger for a smartphone for a car is not an easy task. Not only that, such a charger may not fit your gadget and refuse to charge it – everything can end in a fire or failure of an expensive device!

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There are 4 types of car charger for smartphones:

USB-A to Lightning (iPhone)
USB-A to Micro-USB (older Android devices)
USB-C to USB-C (modern Android devices)
Wireless car charger (select Android devices and iPhones from iPhone 8 and later).

Here is an image with a USB-C port and the aging Micro-USB:

This is what the connector for Apple smartphones looks like:

Most users know what is the difference between USB-C, Lightning and Micro-USB. However, things get more complicated when you deal with USB-C connectors. There are two problems here at once:

1.the danger of buying a poor-quality charger and cable;

2. “get” on a charger that does not want to work with one or more of your devices. The only way to avoid this is to search for thematic reviews and read reviews.

If we talk about specific models of car USB chargers, then we can safely recommend the following as a temporary solution:

Buy car charger Baseus (Quick Charge, USB + USB Type-C, LED backlight)

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Buy car charger Ugreen (Quick Charge, USB + USB Type-C)

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Buy Baseus Car Wireless Charger with Holder (Quick Charge) – Version 1

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Car headrest stands for tablets (iPad, Galaxy Tab, etc.)

28/05/2021 by ALOK DAS

A long car trip made by three or more people usually means that the driver is talking to the passenger in the front seat, while the third and other passengers (often children) pass the time looking at the screen of a smartphone or tablet. For the convenience of such a traveler, it will not be superfluous to acquire a special holder for the headrest of the car.

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Why do you need such a device? First, it’s great for watching movies on the go. The holder frees your hands to fall asleep without dropping your iPad on the floor, and is ergonomically designed to avoid bending your neck and looking down. In addition, the child will not constantly click on the screen, minimizing the movie window and clicking on advertising links, as is often the case.

Passenger car holders can be roughly divided into several types, but they are all united by one condition – the front seats of your vehicle must be equipped with head restraints on metal rods.

The most popular, due to their low cost and simplicity of design, are diagonal holders, which consist of a base chassis that attaches to the headrest with two brackets, as well as the stand itself, which grips the corners of the tablet.

The extendable stand length range is usually 20-30 cm, which is sufficient for most popular tablet models. The swivel mount allows you to adjust the tilt level, as well as place the device horizontally and vertically.

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The slightly more sophisticated design of the holder offers a sliding bezel with four support points for the tablet.

The advantage of this mount is the small gap between the headrest and the tablet, which is especially important for small cars. The cost of this type of holders is practically the same as in previous models.

You can buy them here or here (prices and models are slightly different).

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If several people usually travel on the back sofa, then you should consider the option with a holder that is attached between the front seats.

Of course, this is not the best idea from a safety point of view, but it allows you to move the tablet (and in some models there is also a separate mount for the smartphone) for a rather long length, making viewing comfortable for several passengers or allowing you to lie on different sides when watching a movie for one viewer.

Such car holders for smartphones and tablets are sold here or here (prices and models are slightly different).

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In addition, in the vastness of AliExpress, there is also a version with more options for changing the position of the tablet and the angle of inclination.

Buy here and here…

The tablet car holder can be used as a universal holder for many other things. So, for example, this magnetic mount can serve as a hanger as well as a smartphone holder.

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Also, do not miss such an organizer for things on the back of the chair. Fits everything: phones, tablets, food and drinks. You can even organize a full-fledged workplace.

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ROKFORM Rugged: Shockproof case for iPhone 12/12 Pro with mount for car, bike and motorcycle.

06/03/2021 by ALOK DAS

Apple is deservedly considered an innovative company that both creates new technologies and trends and educates people to them. Relatively recently, people have massively used push-button phones, and today they seem frankly outdated. The flagship iPhone is far from the cheapest device, so it would not be superfluous to provide for the issue of its protection. In this post, we’ll take a look at the ROKFORM Rugged Shockproof Case, which also features a unique magnetic mount.

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ROKFORM Rugged is the choice of thousands of police, firefighters, military and first responders. These people, who often find themselves in extreme situations, value the case for its exceptional reliability, protection, durability and adaptability. ROKFORM helps you protect your iPhone and enable you to use it in the most difficult times.

Externally, the case looks reliable, but at the same time compact. Double protection is provided by a solid shockproof case made of polycarbonate, while a soft shock-resistant core is located inside. The case’s protection meets the US military’s MIL-STD 801G-516.6 drop protection standard, so you can rest assured of the case’s capabilities.

With the release of the iPhone 12 line, a lot of new ones have appeared, including the ultimate protective covers. But they mostly look bulky and awkward. ROKFORM Rugged refutes the notion that cases of this class must necessarily be large and heavy.

The protection in the case is located exactly where it is needed most, protecting the most critical areas: corners, glass screen and camera block. At the corners, the protection layer is 1.6 mm, the same for the screen, the camera module is protected by a 2.6 mm layer. At the same time, the case feels thin, easy to fit in your pocket.

ROKFORM Rugged features a scratch-resistant carbon fiber texture and anti-slip surface. There is a lanyard slot in the case, which will add new scenarios for using the smartphone.

A removable neodymium magnet is located in the central part of the case, which complements the main powerful magnet at the bottom of the accessory. Such a bundle makes it possible to quickly attach the case to any magnetic surface and be firmly held there. There is a special anti-slip surface at the bottom of the outer part of the cover, which will provide even better magnetic contact. This simple “trick” will greatly facilitate the user’s life, because now you can free your hands in previously seemingly unthinkable situations.

At the same time, magnets do not directly affect the operation of the device itself, without affecting the functionality of Wi-Fi, GPS, Apple Pay, Bluetooth and the camera. Such a system will help attach the iPhone to almost any metal surface and will allow you to see incoming calls, messages, listen to music, use a rangefinder without fear of dropping or losing your smartphone.

In addition, the unique design of the case allows it to be attached, twisted and mounted on virtually any horizontal or vertical surface.

The RokLock is specifically designed to work with additional branded accessories that make the iPhone work in different conditions and at different angles. Thanks to the twist lock, the phone can be conveniently placed on a bicycle, motorcycle, or in a car.

ROKFORM Rugged pays a lot of attention to screen protection. The high sides will protect the display in case of a fall, but the case also allows you to place tempered glass on top of the screen. The manufacturer himself recommends using a proprietary solution, but nothing prevents you from trying a third-party product.

The case does not provide water resistance for the iPhone, but you should not be afraid of a short-term hit of the device in water or splashes on it – a sufficiently high class of protection against water is provided in all the latest models of smartphones from Apple.

You can also carry out magnetic wireless charging in this case, but for this you have to remove the built-in central magnet from the case.

The unique design of the case allows realizing the most interesting scenarios of its use. Attach to the fridge wall? Easily! Place it tilted on a table and rotate to change orientation? No problems! The case that protects your beloved smartphone from falls has a two-year warranty, it can be returned within 60 days if the product does not suit you.

In the meantime, there is no need to worry about it. ”

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Below are the compatible accessories for the ROKFORM Rugged case.

ROKFORM Rugged Accessories

Swivel dash mount

You’ve probably heard a lot of warnings about the inadmissibility of using your phone while driving. But it’s one thing if you hold it in your hands, and another thing when it is installed in the holder. Moreover, in this position, the smartphone perfectly fulfills the role of a navigator. The trademark Swivel Dash Mount accessory just allows you to use the iPhone in the ROKFORM Rugged case in the car.

The device itself seems simple – it is attached to the dashboard or on another surface using double-sided tape. And the contact of the pad, with the ROKFORM Rugged iPhone placed in the case, will be carried out by 4 strong magnets at once. The rubber surface of the grip prevents slipping and provides the desired grip. So the smartphone can easily fit in a vertical plane.

With all this, the holder can also move, allowing the smartphone to rotate in different planes. With a little effort, the angle of inclination of the cover changes. This is provided by an aluminum swivel located at the base of the mount – it can rotate 360 degrees.

Thanks to the work of the mount, you can place your iPhone in a convenient place in the car and give it an optimal tilt. This will allow you to work with a smartphone, navigator or phone, while driving.

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Motorcycle Handlebar Phone Mount

Dynamic hobbies like riding a motorcycle require the right accessories to be reliable. At high speeds, there is simply no way to reach the phone, and communication is sometimes critical. ROKFORM offers to mount your iPhone directly to the handlebars of your motorcycle.

Rubber pads provide a good grip with any diameter. The proprietary system will be able to securely hold the iPhone in the required position, allowing you to keep its screen in sight.

As many as three points of adjustment of the mount make it possible to position and rotate the iPhone as precisely as possible.

Reliable contact with the case is realized due to the operation of the RokLock rotary lock. With its help, the cover will rotate to the desired position and will be fixed there. The holder itself is very durable, because it is not made of plastic, but aluminum.

The mount is compatible with ROKFORM’s proprietary Crystal and Rugged cases, but can be docked with a universal adapter and other accessories.

The mount is available in polished aluminum and matt black.

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RokLock Car Dash Mount

This system is also designed for the car. Its plus is the ability to mount on almost any hard surface, no matter – rough or smooth. The system has four attachment points and can be rotated on top of the lock with the subsequent fixation of the ROKFORM cover. The device itself is quite light, but at the same time it is tight and guarantees a safe placement of the phone. The holder’s body is made of high-quality dense polycarbonate, and the RokLock itself is aluminum.

It will take just a couple of seconds to put the smartphone in the ROKFORM case into the lock and turn it into the desired position, fixing it there. The proprietary system will hold the iPhone in the desired place, leaving it motionless while the car is moving. This accessory will show itself well on the dashboard, but its versatility will help you place your smartphone in any suitable place, both vertically and horizontally.

Buy RokLock Car Dash Mount (for attaching iPhone in a car)

Bike Handlebar Mount

ROKFORM cyclists also paid attention. The company offers a special steering wheel mount that will allow you to place your mobile phone there. The fixation design itself is quite original and even patented by the manufacturer. Thanks to her, the phone can be fixed and removed from the steering wheel literally in a matter of seconds. The lock is opened with a special lever.

Additional security is provided by the included adjustable strap. The very installation of the mount on the handlebar will also take a few seconds, while the versatility of the solution allows it to work with different models of cycling.

The compact and robust mount keeps your phone always in the cyclist’s field of vision. This will help even while driving to glance at the maps, read messages and use specialized programs. Many cyclists have already appreciated the convenience of the Bike Handlebar Mount, which allows you to use your smartphone as a navigator.

Universal Adapter

ROKFORM accessories stand out for their quality and the ability to solve problems in an original way. But they are only designed to interact with branded cases with a part of the lock integrated into them. A universal adapter will help to realize the work of even third-party covers with other manufacturer’s accessories. The adapter houses the proprietary ROKFORM fastening system, which will easily interact with the connector of another adapter or fastener. The very same universal adapter with its sticky side is attached to the body or case.

This kind of passive switching will not affect the operation of Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or other modules in any way. But at the same time, the device will be compatible with convenient and high-quality accessories from ROKFORM. It will no longer be possible to claim that these are elite products exclusively for the iPhone.

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Why is there a gas tank in a car on the left or on the right?

23/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Driving up to a gas station by car, you probably choose the column, the hose of which is located on the side of the hole of your gas tank. Some cars have it on the right, while others have it on the left.

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This can sometimes be inconvenient. For example, a line of cars will line up on one side of a gas station, while the other side will be empty. It is not clear what prevented automakers from reaching an agreement and coming to a single standard at one time? Obviously, there are no fundamental restrictions that prevent you from placing the neck of the gas tank on the right or left. So what caused these discrepancies?

Why is there a gas tank on a car on both the left and right sides?

European automakers with left-hand drive models traditionally place the throat on the right. This is easily explained by the refueling process itself – in this position, the driver does not risk hitting the door on the gas station. And fuel vapors through an open, but maximally distant door, will penetrate into the passenger compartment more slowly. If refueling is carried out from a canister, on the side of the road, then the neck located on the right will somewhat secure this process – the driver does not have to stand on the roadway.

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It is logical that exactly the same reasons are the reason for the location of the hole on the left of the case in right-hand drive Asian cars. But if you start driving a right-hand drive car on a right-hand drive road or, conversely, on a left-hand drive car on a left-hand drive, then the convenience associated with the location of the neck will disappear.

And some Asian carmakers supply left-hand drive cars to foreign markets on which the throat is located on the left. And there is a logical explanation for this. Reworking the base model will entail additional expenses, and there is no particular point in this – hardly anyone chooses a car based solely on the location of the fuel filler neck. In rare cases, the fuel filler flap takes its place purely for design reasons, but this exception only underlines the universal rule.

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What does the fish symbol on the trunk of a car mean?

18/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Many car owners try to personalize their vehicle. The easiest way is to apply decals to the case, whether playful or provocative, but bright or informative. And if some pictures or symbols are understandable, others raise questions. For example, a fish badge can often be found on the trunk.

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It can be either a simple sticker or a stylized nameplate. But what does it mean – a fisherman behind the wheel? It turns out that not even every car owner knows the real meaning of such an element. Meanwhile, it has its own long history.

In fact, such a symbol is religious. In Greek, the word “fish” is spelled as ihtis. This word is traditionally seen as the abbreviation Isus Hristos Teu Ius Soter. The phrase is translated into Russian as “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”

The need for such encryption is no coincidence. Once Christianity was banned, and with the help of such a pictogram, like-minded people could recognize each other. One person drew an arc, asking the other to complete the drawing. If additional lines formed the outline of the fish, then there was no doubt about the religious affiliation of each other. So the icon turned out to be a kind of password. But in our time, this symbolism in the main directions of Christianity (Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) is no longer used, but various sects are using it with success.

But you should not immediately see in the driver, in whose car there is a silhouette of a fish, a sectarian or a Christian fanatic. Often, such decorations remain on the car from the previous owner. The new owner sees in this only a funny design element, leaving it in the same place. Understanding what lies behind this symbol, you should not rush to conclusions regarding the person associated with it.

And this symbol itself has clearly evolved, either acquiring a deeper meaning, or, on the contrary, eroding it. Some inscriptions appear inside the silhouette, or the emblem is supplemented with other elements. But believers are hardly capable of such blasphemy over the ancient symbol, here it is more appropriate to talk about comic modifications of the symbol, whose true meaning for the majority remains a mystery.

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Regions of a car: codes on numbers of cars of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan for iPhone

27/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

The current Russian legislation in relation to automobile state signs has practically not changed since January 1993, when the standard for registration of the license plate was adopted. Similar or very similar rules for the production of state signs are followed in Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other border republics.

Naturally, not a single car enthusiast, no matter how much driving experience he has, can boast of knowing all the designations of the regions, because there are more than a hundred of them in Russia alone. However, it is not so difficult to determine the belonging of a vehicle encountered along the way to a particular geographical area. To do this, you can use one of the applications described below.

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Auto codes

The first thing that catches your eye when comparing this application with the previous ones is a thoughtful and more pleasing to the eye design. The program interface is simple, straightforward and easy to use while driving. To recognize the state sign, we select the color of the number from four possible (white – civil, black – military, red – diplomatic mission, blue – Ministry of Internal Affairs), enter the digital code and instantly get the result.

As for the functionality, the application database contains civilian numbers of Belarus and Kazakhstan, state signs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and diplomatic missions have been added for Ukraine, and for Russia there are also military ones. It is also worth noting the function of “sharing” search results in social networks. You can download Auto-codes from the App Store for 99 rubles.

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Autonumber PRO

The most advanced license plate recognition app for iPhone. “Autonumber PRO” has a stylish design with the ability to customize the interface, it can recognize the geography of almost any civilian numbers, and for Russian users even a search is available in the base of state signs of the times of the USSR (issued after 1963). The developers also took the trouble to create a version of the app for the Apple Watch. The price of the issue is 379 rubles in the App Store.

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Why Steve Jobs drove an unlicensed car and parked in a disabled area

26/11/2020 by ALOK DAS

The willfulness of the Apple founder, bordering on eccentricity, has become the basis for many hot rumors, speculation and outright gossip. However, as you know, there is no smoke without fire – one of the users of the social service Quora said that Steve Jobs has repeatedly been seen in a car without license plates, and also regularly occupied a disabled parking lot outside the Apple headquarters building.

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It is worth noting that Quora is fundamentally different from domestic services such as “Question and Answer”, here you can rarely find “fakes”. Also, car pranks Jobs were known before.

The picture above shows Steve’s rented silver Mercedes SL55 AMG parked in a wheelchair accessible parking lot in front of Apple’s Cupertino building. A curious version of this act was put forward by a former employee of the company Andy Hertzfeld – in his opinion, the founder of the apple brand simply did not consider the sign on the pavement to be an image of a person in a wheelchair, but perceived it as a symbol of the manager.

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Jokes aside, Jobs quite adequately assessed his behavior. Anyone can drive around California without license plates, but only for six months. The aforementioned Mercedes SL55 AMG was not Steve’s property – he rented it again every six months. As for parking, according to the statements of former subordinates of the CEO of Apple, it was almost never used by people with disabilities and opportunities, even in the absence of Jobs.

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10 useful devices for the car from Xiaomi 70mai

12/11/2020 by ALOK DAS

Among the many sub-brands of Xiaomi, a separate division called 70mai stands out, which is engaged in the production of high-quality automotive equipment and accessories. In the Russian-speaking space, the brand has earned its excellent reputation due to its “smart” DVRs. However, 70mai has a dozen more useful automotive devices that not everyone knows about, but which can definitely be useful to every car enthusiast.

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Video recorder 70mai Dash Cam Pro

The main hit of the brand. Video recorder with a 2-inch display, 5-megapixel matrix and a viewing angle of 140 degrees. Resolution – 2592 × 1944 pixels at 30 frames per second and H.265 codec.

The built-in Defog algorithm automatically enhances shooting in fog by dynamically changing the contrast and brightness of images, and with WDR technology, which combines multiple frames at different exposures, the picture is always contrasting and legible in any light.

At the same time, the video recorder has a “smart” driver assistance system ADAS, which monitors the distance to the nearest vehicle, warns of a departure from the lane and informs about the start of movement of the vehicle in front. The device saves all information about speed and GPS coordinates.

After turning off the main power, the 70mai video recorder goes into sleep mode using a special sensor that reacts to any impact on the car and automatically starts video recording.

In the 70mai app (Android and iOS), you can view all videos in real time, and, if necessary, export them to the smartphone’s memory.

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Video recorder 70mai Dash Cam 1S

A slightly simplified model of the DVR at a significantly lower price. The difference from the popular version is that this gadget does not have a display and parking mode with shock response only works when there is a constant power supply.

Full HD video is recorded in one-minute clips on a microSD memory card up to 64 GB.

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DVR 70Mai 4K A800

A novelty from the company, the main feature of which is shooting in 4K at any time of the day.
This dash cam is equipped with a Sony IMX415 wide-angle CMOS sensor, thanks to which it is possible to record in 4K UHD resolution and a viewing angle of 140 °, while there is the possibility of connecting an additional camera with 1080p recording quality.

The video recorder supports all useful functions and technologies (WDR, ADAS, G-sensor, parking mode, Defog, GPS and many others), so the recording quality will be maximum in any weather and in any lighting.

70Mai 4K A800 records while parking and helps with lane keeping. On sale are kits with a rear view camera. Video recording is possible on a microSD card with a capacity of 32 to 128 GB.

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Video recorder 70mai Rearview Mirror Dash Cam

A mirror video recorder with a large 5-inch IPS-screen, which is attached directly to the standard rear-view mirror and at the same time does not interfere with it, is not noticeable from the outside. Sony’s IMX335 sensor provides 2K images. There are the familiar WDR and DeFog functions that help us when shooting in difficult weather conditions and at night, as well as an automatic recording mode for any impacts with the car, even if the car is not started.

All records are saved, by the way, in a separate folder, which is protected from overwriting. Additionally, you can order a rear view camera, which will expand the already rich functionality of the DVR.

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70mai Jump Starter Portable Launcher

A car booster that will start the engine even when the car battery is completely discharged. To do this, you just need to bring the power clamps to the battery terminals (red for plus and black for minus) and try to start the car. The starter is completely safe: protected from voltage surges, short circuits and overheating. The built-in battery capacity is 11,100 mAh.

There is a built-in backlight that can be used for up to 2 days, this is useful, for example, if you need to draw attention to yourself on the road at night. In addition, there is a USB connector for charging the booster itself and another one for charging other devices can be used as a Power Bank. In addition, the manufacturer offers a version with 18,000 mAh, it is enough for 50 vehicle starts – it is, of course, a little more expensive.

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Xiaomi 70Mai Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS

The monitoring system allows you to monitor tire pressure and temperature in real time. The set includes 4 sensors that are screwed onto the wheels instead of the standard nipples. These sensors transmit pressure and temperature data to the main unit in the vehicle interior.

You can install 70mai app for additional device setup. If the pressure in the tire drops, the device will inform you about it and signal this notification to your smartphone.

For charging, a solar panel on the main system control unit or the usual MicroUSB is used.

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70mai Air Compressor Lite Tire Inflator

A car compressor that will help maintain the correct tire pressure. It works very simply. After connecting, you need to set the required pressure using the buttons and the screen on the front panel – the device inflates the tires, and then automatically turns off.

Using the included adapters, you can inflate not only tires, but also mattresses and balls. A convenient and high-quality piece that every motorist should have with him.

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70mai Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

A portable car vacuum cleaner with a brushless motor with a suction power of 5 kPa, powered by a built-in 4000 mAh battery, which is enough for 24 minutes of continuous cleaning.

With such a vacuum cleaner, you can finally deal with sand, crumbs and other small debris in the car. The scope of delivery includes 2 attachments: a flat attachment for tight spaces and a carpet brush attachment.

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70mai Dual USB Car Charger

High-quality charging on two USB 2.0 ports with backlight with a total output power of up to 3.4 A at a voltage of 5 V.

The orange port provides 2.4 amperes and the second port no more than 1 A, respectively. The device is also fully protected against overheating, short circuit and overvoltage.

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Cigarette Lighter Splitter 70mai Car Cigarette Lighter Charger

Splitter that allows you to connect up to 5 devices to the car cigarette lighter. On the top of the device there are two cigarette lighter sockets and three USB ports for charging mobile devices with a total power of 60 watts.

One port supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. The splitter is absolutely safe for any connected device, because it is not afraid of voltage fluctuations, temperatures and short circuits.

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Smartwatch 70mai Saphir Watch

Smart watch with an aluminum case and a large high-quality sapphire screen, heart rate monitor, GPS, 17 sports modes and support for voice control.

At the same time, 70mai Saphir Watch monitors heart rate, sleep, physical activity, and receives notifications from a smartphone.

On a single charge, the watch can work for more than 3 weeks. You can also shower and swim in the watch.

The watch is offered in 3 colors to choose from. A worthy competitor to gadgets from the Amazfit brand: GTS and GTR.

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From 12 V we make 220 volts in a car, or how to charge a laptop in a car (and not only)

07/07/2020 by ALOK DAS

Summer is the time for vacations, travels and trips into the forest or the sea. Which of us does not dream of getting out of a stuffy office on a nice summer day, hopping into a car and heading towards adventures?

When traveling, it is often necessary to charge various gadgets, without which many can no longer imagine their life. In such cases, a socket (car inverter) in a car is very useful, which is not difficult to install.

It is difficult to find a second car accessory as useful as a voltage converter (inverter). In short, he adds a 220 V socket to any car, allowing you to connect anything from a laptop to a flat-screen TV.

Imagine a television (up to 30 inches) that broadcasts live a match right in your car. Or plug in a microwave and warm yourself something delicious.

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What is a car inverter?

Modern cars are equipped with a huge number of devices running on battery power. All are rated at 12 V, but what to do in situations where 220 V is required? A car inverter will come to the rescue – a voltage converter from 12 V to 220 V. This is a real lifesaver for motorists, which will allow you to use household appliances in your car, such as a home audio system, TV or refrigerator. A high-quality converter is equipped with protective mechanisms that protect the device from fire in case of overheating. On the market are also presented models that provide active cooling of the air type.

Externally, the inverters are small boxes that are connected to the cigarette lighter or to the electrical system of the car. They are equipped with several outlets for household appliances, and some devices even include USB ports for connecting mobile gadgets.

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Car inverter, or how to make a 220 volt outlet in a car?

Almost all modern automotive current converters are equipped with two USB ports and an AC outlet. Through dual USB ports you can charge most models of phones and tablets at the same time, and AC sockets are perfect for garlands, laptops, breast pumps, ventilators, inhalers, game consoles, televisions, refrigerators, DVD players, grinders, drills , microwaves, flashlights, iPad and many other electronic devices.

You can power the inverter through the cigarette lighter in the passenger compartment using the appropriate cable or directly from the battery.

A car inverter is ideal for traveling: it is often a small device about 20 cm long and about 10 cm wide, compact and convenient. Extremely portable and lightweight. Weight – about 1 kg.

A good inverter always has a protection system – a built-in fuse to protect your device. Safe charging design provides protection against overheating, voltage surges, short circuit and overload.

Rugged metal housing provides improved protection against wet and shock. The built-in, very quiet cooling fan helps prevent overheating.

Depending on the planned tasks, when buying, be sure to pay attention to the value of the output power that the converter has.

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How are expensive inverters different from cheap?

Unlike most devices and gadgets, the cost of the converter does not depend on the popularity of the brand, but on its power and other functions. Experts divide inverters into three categories:

Up to 300 watts – The least powerful models, which are most often connected through the cigarette lighter. Some devices in this category can be connected directly to the car’s mains, but it will take a lot of effort. Mostly motorists buy such devices to charge mobile devices and some laptop models, although it is often easier to just connect the charging to the cigarette lighter.

300 W – 1500 W – standard inverters that are connected to the electrical network of the machine. They can be used to connect a TV, microwave, laptop and other devices.

Over 1500 watts – Particularly powerful converters connected only to the machine’s battery. They can be used for work in the wild (for example, when it comes to construction).

When choosing an inverter, make sure that it surpasses your gadgets in power by about 20-30%. Connecting too powerful a device can be fraught with failure of the inverter and damage to the wiring in the car (at least in theory).

If you intend to use devices that require at least 220V, choose inverters with a power of more than 1,500 W, since 300 W models are unlikely to provide voltages above 200 V.

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Three modes of operation of automotive inverters

Launch mode – in this mode, the device quickly gives out maximum power in order to “start” something demanding. In this mode, the converter will not be able to work for a long time.

Normal mode – in this mode, the inverter maintains its normal power as needed.

Overload mode – especially powerful mode. In this mode, the device can work up to half an hour and give out power exceeding the declared 1.5 times.

Any qualified specialist will confirm that no device can function for a long time at the limit of possibilities. The same applies to inverters – if you do not want the device to fail, try to use it in normal mode and do not overload too often.

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How to choose a car inverter

When choosing a converter, you should consider which devices will be connected to it, as well as a number of other aspects:

1. Car generator power. When buying an inverter, it is worth remembering that its power should not exceed 50% of the generator power so that the converter does not discharge the battery (at least if household appliances are connected to it). About half of its capacity will be spent on meeting the needs of the machine’s systems, and the rest will go to connected devices. If you do not follow this rule, you run the risk of remaining with a discharged battery.

2. Devices. The converter should be selected based on the estimated power of the equipment used, including taking into account the data on how much power the gadgets require at startup, in normal mode and at the peak. As mentioned above, only the most powerful converters can provide a voltage of 220 V.

3. Inverter usage model. As a rule, the cigarette lighter in the car produces no more than 100 watts, so you should consider this aspect if you look closely at the inverter, which is connected through the cigarette lighter socket. The choice of the device can also be affected by the place where the socket should be located (inside the cabin or not), as well as the desired power.

4. Trademark. High-quality inverters from well-known brands have protection against short circuit and fire, which cannot be said about Chinese devices of dubious origin. When buying inverters, it is better to contact large chain stores so as not to fall into the frankly low-quality model.

5. Type of outlet. When buying an inverter, you need to clarify the type of outlet, since not all of them are universal and suitable for all types of plugs.

6. Additional features. High-price inverters offer a wide range of additional features, such as information screens, voltage changes, or USB support. If the functionality is useless for you, it is better not to spend extra money and pay attention to something simpler.

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How to use the inverter

Like any other device, the inverter does not tolerate a careless attitude, therefore, in order to avoid problems associated with the car’s electrical system, it is worth following a few simple rules:

1. When starting the car engine, the inverter must be turned off.

2. After turning on the inverter, wait 10-15 seconds.

3. Only under the above conditions can all devices and devices be connected.

Before running to the store for the inverter, think about whether you really need it? For example, for mobile devices and laptops, you can purchase charging banks that will help gadgets last a few days. However, if we are talking about outdated models of laptops, battery chargers for the camera and other household appliances, an inverter on a trip will be a very useful thing.

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Car charger for iPhone and gadgets on Android: how to choose + 10 best options

18/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Buying a charger for a smartphone for a car is not an easy task. Not only that, such a memory device may not fit your gadget and will refuse to charge it – everything may end in a fire or failure of an expensive device!

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1. Do not buy a car charger until the end of 2019

If you are “not on fire” – do not rush to purchase. There are three reasons at once:

Ganfast

The new technology, known as gallium nitride transistors (short for GaN or GaNFast) is about to revolutionize the reliability, speed and miniaturization of chargers. In the near future, the cost of traditional chargers is expected (another argument not to rush) and the output of new generation charges. As of the beginning of 2019, manufacturers of such devices do not yet offer GaN solutions – but everything can change in the coming months.

USB IF

If you’re worried that car USB charging will damage your gadgets, wait until the recently announced USB-IF USB Type-C certification program is released. The non-profit organization USB-IF will check the chargers and issue them a certificate of conformity, as a result of which the chances of putting a potential “pest” in the car will decrease dramatically.

Quick charge 4.0

Fourth generation fast charging is even faster than before and supports USB-Power Delivery technology from the same port. True, it will also have to wait – the specifications of Quick Charge 4.0 were published only in February 2019, and the manufacturers have not yet released the corresponding charges.

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2. Do not buy the “wrong” USB-charger for the car

A small educational program on the topic. There are 4 types of car memory for smartphones:

From USB-A to Lightning (iPhone)
From USB-A to Micro-USB (older Android devices)
From USB-C to USB-C (modern Android devices)
Wireless charging for a car (some Android devices and iPhone – starting with iPhone 8 and later).

Here is an image with a USB-C port and outdated Micro-USB:

Here’s what the connector looks like for Apple smartphones:

Most users know the difference between USB-C, Lightning, and Micro-USB. True, things get more complicated when you are dealing with USB-C connectors. There are two problems here:

1. The danger of buying poorly made charging and cable;

2. “Get” on the charge, which does not want to work with one or more of your devices. The only way to avoid this is to look for thematic reviews and read reviews.

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3. Do Not Buy Dangerous USB-C Charges

Two accessories can explode your smartphone (in the literal sense of the word) – poor-quality adapter cable from USB-C to USB-C and low-quality USB-C charging.

The four rectangular ports in the image below are the good old USB Type-A (USB-A). The two ports at the top are USB-C. USB-A can charge almost anything (except a laptop) if you have the right cable. USB-C is designed primarily to charge USB-C devices. If the USB-C port does not support USB-PD or fast Quick Charge, it will be able to charge other devices only at the maximum power of USB-A (this is about 10 W).

Some USB-C cables — and especially A to C adapters — can damage your device. Avoiding fakes is very simple – do not buy dubious decisions for a penny, but give preference to products from well-known and trusted brands. Here again, it’s worth looking at the reviews and experiences of other people.

When choosing, it is also worth remembering that USB cables have a graduation in current strength. A good cable has an indicator of 2.0, a top one – 2.4.

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4. Do not buy wireless charging with the wrong standard.

Fast charging technology allows you to charge your iPhone, Samsung and other smartphones faster than usual. To do this, of course, you need a special charger – which, again, of course, is sold separately.

And here the problems begin.

Now on the market there are two incompatible technologies: USB-C Power Delivery and Quick Charge from Qualcomm.

iPhone (starting with iPhone 8 and later), LG, and the Pixel Google smartphone use Power Delivery. Most other Android smartphones, led by Samsung, prefer Quick Charge.

However, the incompatibility of the two standards will soon be a thing of the past – compatibility with USB-Power Delivery has already been announced in Quick Charge 4.0. This means that the new memory will be able to combine both standards and not damage your smartphone.

If we talk about specific models of car USB-charges, then as a temporary solution, we can safely recommend the following:

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How to quickly find a parked car using iPhone and Siri

08/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

With the release of iOS 10 in the application “Cards“There is a function that allows you to find out the parking place of your car. It can be configured in such a way that it works automatically, but for this you need a car with CarPlay support. If not, a parking spot will help remember Siri.

The function of remembering a parking spot can be very useful when traveling.

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How to quickly find a parked car using iPhone and Siri

You can activate the voice assistant by holding the Home button for a long time, or by saying “Hi Siri“(In order for the iPhone to” hear “the command, you need to be close to it). Recall that only iPhone 6s and newer models support the “Hello Siri” function without connecting to a power source.

By activating the voice assistant, you can give him a command to remember the parking spot. For example, you can say: “Hi Siri. Remember the parking place»And name the parking place. Then Siri will put on “Maps»The corresponding mark in the form of a car.

Now, in order to find a parking place, just click on the map that appears (the stock map service will open).

After finding the parked car, activate Siri again and give the command to forget the indicated place (Siri, forget the parking spot), after which the mark on the “Maps” will be deleted.

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Xiaomi 70mai Air Compressor Lite: high-quality quiet car compressor (pump)

06/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

A modern car is a whole pantry of various items that may be needed depending on the situation – everything is on the way.

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But even the spare wheel in the trunk still doesn’t make it impossible to have a pump or compressor in the car. It has long been out of fashion and inferior in effectiveness to old-fashioned hand tools. They were replaced by portable compressors. They only need a couple of minutes to fully pump a flat tire.

The device we are considering is released by 70mai, but this is not an ordinary Chinese know-how. The brand is a subsidiary of Xiaomi, under this name it produces numerous car accessories. The gadget received a compact metal case on which there is a display. The screen shows the current pressure. A motor is located inside the device, its gearbox has metal gears and can pump 25 liters of air per minute. Despite this speed, the compressor remains quiet.

The gadget inflates the tires to the pressure set using the buttons under the screen, and then turns off. Complete with a compressor there is a hose with a screwless connector. Thanks to the available adapters, you can pump up not only tires, but also mattresses and balls. Accessories for the device are located in a special organizer at the bottom of the case. As a result, when folded, the compressor looks like a small box with stylish rounded corners.

The 70mai air compressor is a great gift for any motorist.

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