Pure sharing record blog, documenting Miao Er's consumption behavior, sharing so-called tech life, with a time span of about half a year and spending several thousand.
Computer? NAS!#
I replaced my old Ryzen 5 1600 computer with the chosen FA506, which was gathering dust at home, so I decided to turn it into a NAS. During last year's holiday, I planned to buy hard drives and a network card to set up a soft router + media server.
Currently, I have run CatWrt + Debian + Ubuntu and implemented NAS and Docker applications. Debian runs some applications that UNRAID does not support, while Ubuntu is used for compiling firmware. Although it's slower than the local machine, I have enough time to slack off. The main unit is placed in the next room, so it doesn't seem noisy. Additionally, a friend gifted me a desktop configuration with a 5600G. After adding a GTX 1060 and an SSD, it became a fully flash platform, which is very quiet during work.
I will release a video introducing it separately.
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Unicom#
I replaced my long-used free 300M Guangzhou Mobile broadband with a 1000M broadband package from Guangzhou Unicom, which only costs 60 yuan a month (69 for the first 3 months). I took quite a while to choose, and it turned out to be a cost-effective package. The attitude of the Unicom smart home technician was also better than that of the Mobile broadband technician in our community. The fiber optic cable was directly pulled from the Mobile splitter to connect to Unicom. The modem is a GPON modem without antenna design, with only 1 gigabit port and 3 hundred megabit ports.
It's a pity that in the same community, there are XGPON modems that are fully gigabit and even Wi-Fi 6. I guess the cheaper package comes with a cheaper modem. The Unicom technician even told me the admin password combination. Why do I say the technician's attitude was good? When I was setting up PPPoE, I mistakenly wrote a capital letter as a lowercase letter, and then the NAS had some issues, and I couldn't access the internal network. After troubleshooting for a long time, I let the technician leave after successfully dialing in. The speed test was quite poor, with most only reaching around 600M, but using China Telecom's 10000.gd.cn speed test, I could reach 940M downstream. Another method is to use IDM for multi-threaded downloading of an image, which can also achieve a speed of 120Mb/s.
I also set up a Unicom router AX3000 VS010, which cost about 80 yuan new on Xianyu, and the brand is one I haven't seen before. If it were 360 or Redmi, H3C would be good as an AP, but this one can only mesh with my own router and has to be set aside, which is a pity.
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Gree Tianli#
I know that Gree's low-end products are not as good as Midea's Hualing sub-brand, as Gree has significantly reduced material quality, which is true. However, my family only recognizes big brands and believes that brands like Hualing have gone out of business. I happened to know someone who sells Gree products, and the Gree in his store is also his stock. This air conditioner was 100 yuan cheaper than online platforms, and I paid an additional 200 to remove the old Panasonic unit.
Let me explain why I replaced it. This old Panasonic machine was moved from an old shop, and I don't know where the problem lies or if it was tampered with during repairs. It has needed repairs almost every year for the past few years, with the fan breaking, the motherboard failing, and refrigerant leaking. I mentioned that the repair costs for this air conditioner were already close to the cost of a new one, so I bought a new one.
The price on JD was 2499, but through a connection, I got it for 2300, and after deducting the old machine, it was effectively 2100. My home is relatively low, so there were no high-altitude operation fees.
The indoor unit is: KFR-26GW(26530)FNhAk-B3; outdoor unit: KFR-26W/FNhXB05-B3; APF: 4.21, which belongs to the national standard GB 21455-2019 level 3 energy-efficient inverter air conditioner.
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The position of the air conditioner is similar to before, just a bit larger. The sweeping wind features are not as advanced as those in the same price range from Midea, such as anti-direct-blow large air deflectors, and there is no Wi-Fi module or electronic expansion valve. The outdoor unit is a 1.6-row Hualing N8HE1, priced at 2399 on JD, which is a dual-row downgraded HA1 at 2299, and the entire series comes with an electronic expansion valve.
The outdoor noise is inaudible indoors and very low outdoors. The indoor unit's silent mode is indeed very quiet, comparable to not turning it on while sleeping. Therefore, I later paired it with the Mijia air conditioner companion for use, which allows for remote pre-cooling. The downside is that it doesn't have its silent mode and strong mode, and the pre-cooling doesn't have the same cooling sensation as the original. It has a 10-year warranty. For this price range, Gree is just usable; additional features are not to be expected. However, 2100 is still acceptable.
Hualing reference: Disassembling air conditioners 226 | Hualing N8HL1 1.5 matching new first-level indoor unit and rotating configuration
Gree reference: Gree's new Tianli air conditioner, immersive disassembly
Capture Card#
For the capture card, I saw a UP master on Bilibili promoting one that can achieve 4k30 & 1080p60 capture effects for under 100, so I decisively placed an order.
Additionally, I bought an HDMI cable for XBOX for convenience, which only cost around ten yuan.
It has a Type-C port and converts to USB3.0, with good performance and minimal image quality compression. I will demonstrate it later with the NAS and 5600G.
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Intel AX200#
The RTL small crab 8822ce that came with the chosen machine is not good at all. While gaming outside, others are using Intel AX200 without any disconnections, so I ordered one on PDD for 60 yuan. Since it supports 160mhz, it can negotiate up to 2400M and unlock Wi-Fi 6, making it a cost-effective entry-level essential. If the AP here were gigabit, it could run even faster. Stability is decent, with no disconnections.
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Keycool Three-Mode Keyboard#
The Keycool three-mode keyboard was recommended by fans in the group. I was drawn to its three modes and cute macaron-themed keycaps. The three modes and keycaps are indeed good, priced at 300 yuan, and it came with a few yellow switches and a slightly inferior data cable. The downside is that the surrounding materials feel very plastic, especially the bottom, where you can see the light through when the RGB is on. Secondly, the switch for this keyboard is at the bottom, which can easily cause battery anxiety if you go out for a while.
This is my first time using domestic switches. The yellow switches have no tactile feedback and feel very light with no sound. The macaron keycaps pair well with the RGB, which I keep on. This lighting, although it cannot sync, can easily outperform the lighting effects of the Logitech G610, as the RGB colors are visibly more and transition smoothly, with many built-in RGB presets.
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Mijia Electric Toothbrush T302#
After using the Mijia sonic electric toothbrush for three years, it broke down when I used the last consumable at home. The charging motor kept vibrating and wouldn't charge. Just in time, Mijia had a promotion, and I could buy the new T302 for 169 yuan. Its effect is slightly different from what I used before, but overall it cleans well. Once you use it, you can't go back to the cheaper ones, which are said to be slightly less effective.
Compared to the first generation, it lacks Bluetooth functionality. It's a pretty good toothbrush, and after just buying it, I won't look at Mijia again. I can recommend it for those wanting to try an electric toothbrush.
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Mijia Air Conditioner Companion#
I bought this mainly because it was too hot, and I replaced the old air conditioner. Although the Gree Tianli has a very refreshing original cooling effect when turned on, it still cannot compete with Mijia's internet remote control pre-start feature, which is simply a dimensionality reduction blow. I plugged in the air conditioner companion, connected it to Mijia, set it to pre-cool for 10 minutes, and it automatically turned on to 20° before dropping back to the temperature before shutdown. It can also check the air conditioner's power and electricity consumption separately, and linking with Mijia and Xiao Ai was my main goal. The downside is that its air conditioner code library is still not very complete. Gree's wind speed has 7 levels: "Silent," "1,2,3,4,5," and "Strong," all of which adjust the fan speed. Mijia either selects automatic without sweeping wind or three levels with sweeping wind, both of which have the drawback of lacking silent and strong modes. This may require pairing with Mijia air conditioners to achieve more functions.
Later, I will spend a little money to complete the Mijia Bluetooth MESH linkage and write a blog about it; I won't post a video.
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Gloway Basic 1T#
Since I bought the Gloway Basic version during the last build, I didn't expect to buy another one, but this time it's an upgraded version of the basic model with better particles. The last time I bought the Gloway Basic 1T, I spent 450 yuan, and now during 618, it dropped directly to 250 yuan. I managed to get it for 224 yuan with stacked coupons for the 1T capacity Basic, which is truly a great deal! This time, I plan to install it in my desktop, and I will supplement the data later.
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Xiaomi Power Bank 10000mAh 22.5W Lite#
I've been using this Xiaomi power bank for a while. I chose it because it's lightweight, and 10000mAh is enough for a day's use. Moreover, I also have a 20000mAh one at home. What I like is its Type-C charging method, which means I only need one cable for charging and discharging, and it supports 22.5W fast charging for quick recharging in emergencies.
Another reason for the purchase is the disassembly by A Gan and the reasonable price, which led me to choose such a new product 【Review and Disassembly】Xiaomi's new 22.5W Lite power bank, priced at 79 yuan, is it worth buying?
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Ugreen 18w Type-C & Pixel Type-C Data Cable#
Mainly because the original Xiaomi 6A cable is not long enough, I just bought Xiaomi's Lite power bank, so I decided to get a C to C head and cable.
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Shuiyueyu Quark#
This Shuiyueyu Quark comes with a DSP headset, and when you buy one, you get a second one as a keychain, priced at 57 yuan. It plugs into the Type-C port of the chosen machine and is very lightweight. The last headset I bought was too heavy and uncomfortable to wear for long periods. The Quark DSP is very light, and the sound quality is similar to the previous one, possibly slightly worse, but it is really comfortable to wear. This model with a microphone is only 10 yuan more (without a microphone, it's 47 yuan), and it's worth recommending.
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Shanker Clip-on Microphone#
The microphone that came with the headphones I used before recorded poorly in various aspects, although it was fine for gaming voice chat. This Shanker clip-on microphone only cost 60 yuan and has less background noise when recording. It works well enough for video recording.
I previously thought the poor recording was due to the microphone, but it turned out I hadn't installed the motherboard manufacturer's sound card driver, which caused the recording to need a boost.
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