Expensive Electronics – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png Expensive Electronics – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[The Most Expensive Drones on the Market Today]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/expensive-drones-market-today/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:00:40 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=10385 If you were to mention the word “drone” a decade ago, most people would associate this flying craft with military and war. However, drones are now available for the everyday American citizen, and they are becoming extremely common for recreation and commercialization. Here are the most expensive drones currently listed on Amazon.

Freefly Systems ALTA UAV Drone – $9,250

Resembling a large spider, this gadget consists of 6 propellers that branch out from its center base. According to their description, the drone is easy to set up, and you will have it flying within 5 minutes of unpacking. The drone is made of carbon fiber, making it both light and durable.

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The “Integrated SYNAPSE Flight Controller” includes a variety of sensors and tools that enables pilots to perform a variety of complex flight maneuvers that could not be executed by your everyday drone. Lastly, the camera on board the ALTA UAV Drone allows users to conveniently snap pictures from the flying device.

DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5S Drone – $6,007.76

DJI puts a strong emphasis on high quality video when they advertised this product. Specifically, the drone is able to capture 5.2k-resolution video at 4.2Gbps. Moreover, the drone records 4K-resolution video in H.264 and H.265. The bit rate can reach up to 100Mbps.

The drone is also a speed demon, as it reaches speeds of 50 mph in just 4 seconds. The maximum speed it can reach is 67 mph. The ascension rate of this drone is 23 feet per second (7 meters per second), and the drone descends at a rate of 30 feet per second (9 meters per second).

DJI Matrice 600 Drone – $4,050

Definitely the most affordable of the three drones listed here, this quadcopter drone contains up to 33 pounds of weight for total “takeoff weight.” The drone is designed for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. The drone is dust-proof and features self-cooling motors, so you are guaranteed smooth flying with this device.

The ability to take photos with drones is an increasingly popular feature. This is further exemplified by the rumors that Snapchat is working on photo- and video-taking drones. Although many complications could arise from this, it nonetheless proves to be an in-demand feature when looking for a drone on the market. So, if you’re going to purchase a drone with a high price tag, make sure that it has all of the latest features, such as the ability to take photos, not just video.

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<![CDATA[Try out Expensive Electronics by Renting Them Online]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/try-expensive-electronics-renting-online/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:00:13 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=6158 Almost anything can be rented online these days, from shoes and handbags, to video games, movies, and even furniture. Thanks to the startup business, Grover, you can now rent the latest technology from a variety of companies. It’s a great way to try an in demand or desirable product before you buy it, or to temporarily rent a product when you need it most, for a fraction of the retail price.

What You Can Rent on Grover

Grover has a wide selection of Android and Apple products such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables. Some rental prices are better than others. For example, you can rent a new MacBook for about $110 per month, a Surface Pro 4 for $120 per month, or a Motorola Moto 360 Android watch for $30 per month. Other items you can rent include: Samsung Gear VR, a variety of Canon cameras, film and audio equipment, drones, video game consoles, projectors, and smart gadgets. You can even rent older technology, such as a Nintendo 64 or a Gameboy Color for $10 per month.

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How Grover Works

With Grover, you’ll first create an account. You’ll then choose which items you want to “subscribe” to, or rent. You can keep a product for any length of time, and return or exchange it whenever you desire — no contract period required. In addition, once you’ve reached the retail price of the item you’re renting (and paid some additional fees), the item is yours. When you’re done with an item, simply restore it to factory settings and send it back. Products typically take 2-5 days to ship, and return shipping is free.

The Problem with Renting Tech Products

Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to renting expensive technology. While it’s exciting to try out in demand products, it also makes you more of a target for theft. If your product is stolen (or lost), it’s likely you’ll have to pay Grover for the item. As for damaged products, you’ll have to pay Grover 50% of the retail price. If you’re particularly careful with all of your electronic possessions, and have the money to cover possible loss or damages, then renting technology might be an appealing option. However, if you’re renting to save money, it might be better (and less risky) to purchase an item through a payment plan that has strong warranty coverage.

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