PS5, projector, webcam, etc. GIGAZINE spring gift large release project where you can win goods perfect for new life ``Please answer the questionnaire and bring them all!''
The long winter is over, and it's time to gradually regain the warmth. At GIGAZINE, we will take this opportunity to release a lot of items that we reviewed from winter to spring and items that were sleeping in the editorial department! For those of you who want to try new things, or want to reward yourself for your new life! Please keep applying!
This time, in addition to Sony's game console ' PlayStation 5 (PS5) ' that achieves 4K resolution and up to 120fps, BenQ's Android TV projector ' GV11 ' that is easy to carry, 4K compatible web camera ' Insta360 Link ', There are a total of 30 types, including Microsoft's ' Audio Dock ' that allows you to connect audio devices and displays together, Roland's multi-functional live distribution tool ' GO:LIVECAST ', and an Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen.
The application for gifts also serves as a questionnaire for researching points that cannot be understood only by access analysis, ``What kind of people are reading GIGAZINE?'' !” I would be very grateful if someone could answer. See below for how to enter and a list of prizes.
◆ Application period
From April 2, 2023 (Sunday) to April 16, 2023 (Sunday) 23:59.
◆ Announcement of winners
Winners will be notified by e-mail after April 17, 2023 (Monday) to the e-mail address used when applying. In response to the notification email, please fill in the information such as the address necessary for sending the gift and reply. Also, there is a high probability that winning notification emails will be treated as spam. . We plan to notify the winners by April 17th, but if the winner does not respond by the deadline, the rights will move to the next candidate. For this reason, there may be a gap between the application deadline and the notification of winning.
So, the list of gifts is from the following. Basically, the reviewed product has a link to the review article, so if you are interested in 'What kind of product is it?' Please click on it. Since you will enter the gift number when you apply for the questionnaire, it is better to write down the gift number you want. In addition, most items have been opened once at the time of shooting, and some items are touched with bare hands for the convenience of shooting.
◆ 01: Sony '
It is a home-use game machine that allows you to comfortably play ' Hogwarts Legacy ', which is a game of popular novels, and ' Resident Evil RE: 4 ', a remake of the monumental horror game 'Resident Evil' series.
Because it is a model without a disc drive , you cannot play packaged software or use it as a Blu-ray player. You can check the article when you reviewed PS5 from the link below.
◆ 02: BenQ ' GV11 ' (1 person)
Equipped with an angle adjustment function of 135 degrees, it is a mobile projector that can project images not only on the wall but also on the ceiling. BenQ gave it to me as a gift.
Equipped with 'Android TV' and 'Chromecast Built-in', you can enjoy Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, and project the screen of your smartphone or PC as it is. In addition, 'GV11'is being exhibited at the experience store 'b8ta' for a limited time from March 1, 2023 (Wednesday) to May 31, 2023 (Wednesday). The appearance and actual feeling of use are explained in three articles including the following.
Appearance review of Android TV-equipped projector 'GV11' that can be projected anywhere on the wall or ceiling and is easy to carry - GIGAZINE
03: Insta360 ' Insta360 Link ' (1 person)
A 4K webcam that automatically moves the head and tracks the shooting target. I got it from Insta360 as a gift.
Equipped with automatic zooming, automatic framing, and 'portrait mode' that automatically shoots 9:16 images by rotating the pan head. It can be used in a wide range of situations, such as video conferencing and online seminars. Other functions are explained in the following articles.
◆ 04: Microsoft ' Audio Dock ' (1 person)
It is an audio device equipped with a speaker and a microphone, and assists data and video transfer between multiple devices with a USB Type-C port or HDMI 2.0 port. I got it from Microsoft as a gift.
4K / 60Hz compatible HDMI 2.0 port, USB-Type-C port (USB3.1 Gen 2) capable of video transmission compatible with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, USB Type-C port for data communication only (USB 3.1 Gen 2), USB It has a Type-A port (USB 3.1 Gen2).
◆ 05: Anker '
It is an Anker built-in microphone speaker that can connect up to 5 units and is equipped with a noise suppression function and an automatic gain control function.
Anker's proprietary technology 'VoiceRadar 2.0' is installed, AI can automatically identify the environment and suppress background noise to deliver clear voice. The following article explains from opening to actually using it.
◆ 06: Roland ' UVC-02 ' (2 people)
It is a web presentation dock that can produce high-quality video and audio without complicated settings. Roland gave it to me as a present.
It can be used for remote meetings and live streaming, and intuitive volume adjustment and customization. Details are explained in the article below.
◆ 07: ' GO: LIVECAST ' (5 people)
It is a controller that can add effects to video distribution using smartphones and tablets. Roland gave it to me as a present. Just connect a microphone, earphones or headphones, and a smartphone, and you're ready to go. Just by pressing a button, you can add telops, title screens, impactful sound effects, and more. We will cover this in more detail in a review article that will be published at a later date.
◆ 08: '
This is a digital mixer that allows you to share sounds and practice ensembles efficiently by connecting instruments and headphones. Roland gave it to me as a present. Up to 5 people can be connected, and you can adjust the volume of each person individually, record the whole and each player, etc. It also has built-in vocal effects, reverb and metronome.
◆ 09: Yamazen '
It is a circulator that can wash the whole parts such as feathers and guards where dust and dirt tend to accumulate in everyday use. I got it from Yamazen as a present.
It supports spaces up to 18 tatami mats, and can swing up and down and left and right up to 75 degrees, and can adjust the air volume up to 5 levels. In addition to the attached remote control, it can also be operated by touching the buttons printed on the main unit. It also has a function to display the current room temperature on the display.
The best feature is that it is 'washable' as the name suggests. The front guard, back guard, and blades can all be removed without tools and washed with water.
The remaining part cannot be washed with water, but it is possible to clean every corner thanks to the removal of the surrounding parts.
You can see how it actually works in the video below.
◆ 10: Yamazen ' Water cooling clothes DIRECT COOL DC-B01S (gray) ' (1 person)
It is a water-cooling suit that puts a frozen plastic bottle and water in it and circulates the water with the included battery. I got it from Yamazen as a present.
A tube is stretched inside.
Put a frozen PET bottle (up to 650ml) and water on the back, close the lid and you are ready to cool.
When you close the lid and carry it on your back, it looks like this.
The battery that doubles as a switch can be stored in the front pocket.
Looking from the front, it looks like this. Detailed information on how much it cools will be introduced in a review article that will be published later.
◆ 11: Yamazen '
A desk that automatically raises and lowers from a minimum of 71 cm to a maximum of 117 cm with the push of a button. I got it from Yamazen as a present.
There is a button on the right front side, and you can adjust the height by pressing it. The buttons are ascending, descending, memory (1 to 4), and memory registration from the left. The desk expands and contracts. The number displayed on the leftmost display is the 'current height'.
A feeling of size that can still afford even if various game consoles are placed. The top plate is melamine resin. I assembled it once for shooting, but when I deliver it to the winner, I will dismantle it and pack it before sending it. It weighs about 38.5kg, so it should be assembled by at least two people.
You can check how it is actually moving in the following video.
◆ 12: SwitchBot ' SwitchBot Hub 2 ' (3 people)
It is a smart home device compatible with the new smart home standard ' Matter '. I got it from SwitchBot as a gift. By registering remote controls for air conditioners, fans, lights, TVs, etc., you can operate various home appliances with your smartphone. I will explain in detail in a review article that will be published at a later date.
◆ 13: HARIO '
A dripper that extracts coffee after soaking the ground coffee in hot water. I got it from HARIO as a present. Put 20g of coffee grounds in the dripper, add about 240ml of hot water and soak for about 2 minutes to extract coffee. I plan to explain in detail how to use it in a review article that will be published at a later date.
◆ 14: Earphone '
It is a dynamic type, φ6mm wireless earphone. I got it from SB C&S as a gift.
Earphone battery lasts up to 6 hours. It supports noise reduction function, multi-point function, 'Tile' to search for earphones with a smartphone, etc. In a review article that will be posted at a later date, we plan to introduce it in detail, including other functions.
◆ 15: Logitech '
A headset with a detachable boom microphone to suit your usage environment. Logitech gave it to me as a gift.
It is a multi-device specification that can mix and balance audio from multiple devices at the same time, and is equipped with a battery that can be used continuously for about 27 hours or more. You can wirelessly connect to a PC or PlayStation 4/5 with a USB wireless receiver. Details are explained in the article below.
◆ 16: Atom Tech Smart Sensor ' ATOM Sensor V2 ' (2 people)
A set of temperature/humidity sensors, motion sensors, open/close sensors, and dongles that integrate signals from each sensor. I got it from Atomtech as a present. I plan to explain how it works in a review article that will be published at a later date.
◆ 17: Panasonic '
Flashlight with 4 brightness levels. Panasonic gave it to me as a gift.
Comes with 3 AA batteries. These three can be used for up to about 1500 hours.
The round mark on the top surface is a sensor, and you can turn it on with a double touch and dim it with a single touch.
You can also put it on the ground and use it.
It is a 2-way type that can be held in your hand and used. Because it is a drip-proof specification, it can be used outdoors.
◆ 18: Anker '
It is a lost item tracker that is as thin as a credit card and fits easily in a wallet. I got it from Anker as a gift.
It has a function to send a notification when the connection is lost and prevent it from being misplaced, and when linked with an iPhone, you can track location information using Apple's genuine application 'Search'. The appearance and actual usage are explained in two articles including the following.
◆ 19: Imagineer `` Fit Boxing Fist of the North Star-You are already thin-' ' (1 person)
It is a unique work that introduces Kenshiro and Raoh to the Nintendo Switch exclusive exercise game series ' Fit Boxing '. I got it from Imagineer as a gift.
Not only will Hokuto no Ken characters guide you through exercises, but you can also pretend to be Kenshiro and enjoy confrontation with powerful enemies. You can check how you actually play in the following article.
◆ 20: ' Stratego ' (1 person)
Unlike chess and Go, where players can identify the identity of each piece from the beginning, it is a board game in which players fight while hiding the identity of each other's pieces. The pattern of moves is so huge that it cannot be compared with chess or shogi, but the emergence of AI that beats human professional players has become a hot topic .
The play time is 45 minutes, and the number of players is assumed to be 2 people. You can play while enjoying bargaining and information gathering by making full use of a total of 12 types of pieces. You can check the review article that I actually played from the following.
A board game ``Stratego'' play review that competes for flags by fighting with opponents with simple rules - GIGAZINE
◆ 21: Justech ' Multifunctional compass ' (1 person)
A multi-functional compass with 17 functions, including a metric scale, 360-degree rotating dial, gradient index, and north pointer.
Comes with its own case.
◆22: Thermos 'Vacuum Insulated Mug' with 'THETA' logo (2 people)
A special mug with the logo of Ricoh's 360-degree camera brand '
◆ 23: Loupedeck '
It is a device that allows you to perform actions with touch-sensitive buttons, edit photos and videos using the knob, and quickly adjust the volume during live streaming. I got it from Loupedeck as a gift. More details will be provided in a later review article.
◆ 24: Suntory '
A cap that squirts out 'plant mineral extract derived from coconut shell activated charcoal'. Put tap water in the bottle, attach the cap and turn it to complete mineral water. Reduces chlorine odor in tap water. 4 unused caps and 1 exclusive bottle will be presented to 1 person.
You can check how it is actually used in the following video.
◆ 25: Nothing ' Ear (2) (White) ' (3 people)
Wireless earphones that can play high-resolution audio at up to 24bit/192kHz. I got it from Nothing as a gift.
Earphone battery lasts up to 6.3 hours. Equipped with active noise canceling, the waterproof performance of the earphone body conforms to the IP54 standard.
◆ 26: Cerevo '
It is a live distribution device capable of 3ch simultaneous distribution. I got it from Cerevo as a gift.
A switcher and audio mixer are integrated in one body, allowing live distribution without a PC. For more information, please refer to the review article below.
◆ 27: Tamiya ' Wild Mini 4WD ' Cerevo ' MKZ4 ' (1 person)
A set of Tamiya's Wild Mini 4WD and a modification kit for operating the Wild Mini 4WD with a smartphone will be given to one person. I got it from Cerevo as a gift. We will send it already assembled so you can move and play right away.
There is no need to install an app, etc., and it can be operated immediately by connecting to the control server running on the MKZ4's local network. First, turn on the switch at the bottom of the vehicle.
Bring your NFC-equipped smartphone closer to the bottom of the vehicle.
Tap 'Connect' when 'Do you want to connect to MKZ4_gigazine?' Is displayed on the screen of the smartphone.
Next, bring the smartphone closer to the top of the car body. If the reading by NFC is successful, the browser will be launched, so access the page as it is.
If 'CONNECTED' is displayed, it is successful. By swiping this screen, you can operate the car.
It looks like this is actually operating. Swipe up on the screen to move forward, swipe down to move backward, swipe left and right to switch steering, and swipe diagonally to move forward and backward.
In addition, the cover of the car body can be removed by removing the lock parts on the left and right of the car body.
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◆ 28: Bungie '
A game code (one of your choice from the PS version, Steam version, Xbox version) for the expansion content ' The End of Light ' of the action game ' Destiny 2 ', which is being distributed for free, and a set of various goods. Bungie gave it to me as a gift.
In addition to all the contents included in 'The End of Light + Annual Pass', 'Replica figure (with LED light and stand)', 'Vanguard lore book', 'Letter from Zavala', 'Small lithograph', 'Vinyl sticker', ' Destiny 2 'The End of Light' Collector's Edition Limited Emblem Code' is included.
◆ 29: Movie goods (1 person)
It is a poster of the movie released in 'IMAX'. '
◆ 30: Amazon gift card (1 person)
Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen. Just enter the code and you're ready to go.
Also, the GIGAZINE editorial department is also exhausted by pollen, and I'm thinking that I want a gift to keep updating the article from now on, so please give me something from the Amazon wish list below please give me!
The giveaway project has ended. Thank you for all the applications!
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