Gadgets and stuff: October 2017

The latest Global beta ROM 7.10.19 comes with an important security update; fix for Krack WPA2 vulnerabilities. If you haven't updated, please do so.

MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM 7.10.19 Changelog

Home screen
Optimization - Multiple themes supported on the clock widget
Optimization - Move app icons into a folder easier

System
Fix - Fingerprint module damage caused by fingerprint identification error
Fix - KRACK WPA2 security vulnerabilities

Gallery
Fix - Image has been compressed multiple times

Download links

Redmi Note 4 MTK
Fastboot ROM 7.10.19
Recovery ROM 7.10.19

Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm
Fastboot ROM 7.10.19
Recovery ROM 7.10.19

Other Xiaomi devices are being updated as well, like Mi 5s Plus, Mi Max, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max 2, Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4i, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Redmi Note 2, Redmi 4 / 4X, Mi 6, Mi Note, Mi Note 2.

*Credit goes to miuiermichael on the MIUI forums.

Just got this Edifier R1280T 2.0 active bookshelf speakers from a local shop at a bargain ( approximately USD65/ brand new ). I'm really satisfied with the sound quality of this speaker. If anyone is looking for a good and cheap budget computer speakers, you can't go wrong with the Edifier R1280T.

The bass produced by these speakers is more than adequate for me. It's not room shaking kinda bass, but you can still feel that thump in your chest. Just like tons of reviews on the internet, I found there are some roll-off in the high end frequencies, and this is noticeable when you play heavy metal music. I doubt there are other speakers in this price range that can handle heavy metal music very well. So heavy metal music fans, you'll need to up your budget a little.

The next step up on Edifier's list of speakers , are the R1700BT, newer R1800BT and R1850DB. These will handle heavy metal music and everything else slightly better. Now I'm begining to sound like an Edifier fanboy.

Still going strong, after 3 years?

The Edifier R1280T has been on the market for about 3 years if I'm not mistaken. An Edifier representative wasn't sure of the exact launch date when I asked. This speaker was available on Amazon.com since October 2015. Out of curiousity, I searched and found a Youtube video introducing the Edifier R1280T that dates back to June 2014!

Edifier released the Edifier R1280DB speaker late last year(2016), which is basically a R1280T with bluetooth connectivity. If you connect to various devices frequently or speakers are placed far from the PC/source, then the Edifier R1280DB will be perfect. It is important to know that when playing music over bluetooth, sound quality won't be as good as a direct connection through a decent quality cable.

*Update: A youtube video by Digital Stereophony revealed that there is a noticeable difference between the Edifier R1280T vs Edifier R1280DB.

A bluetooth adapter can be added to the Edifier R1280T if you need the bluetooth connectivity later. Many bluetooth adapters are available such as the Logitech on Amazon.com . Cheaper adapters on Aliexpress.com such as this will work too.