Lester Chan's Website » Funan http://lesterchan.net Lester Chan's Website | lesterchan.net Fri, 25 May 2012 06:48:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 PowerPac Plug Key http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/23/powerpac-plug-key/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/23/powerpac-plug-key/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:36:29 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=2034 Bought a packet of 3 PowerPac Plug Keys from Challenger at Funan for SGD$0.90 (after 20% member’s discount is SGD$0.72). This Plug Key will convert your 3-pin plug socket to support a 2-pin plug power cable.

Since Singapore was once part of the British, we follow the British BS 1363 standard.

BS 1363 is a British Standard which specifies the most common type of domestic AC power plugs and sockets that are used in the United Kingdom. Distinctive characteristics of the system are shutters on the line and neutral socket holes, and a fuse in the plug. It has been adopted in many former British overseas territories; Ireland, Malaysia and Singapore have equivalent national standards. BS 1363 was introduced in 1947 as one of the new standards for electrical wiring in the United Kingdom used for post-war reconstruction. The plug replaced the former BS 546 plug, which is still found in old installations or in special applications.

Anyone like me who find it troublesome that in Singapore, some electrical appliances requires a 2-pin plug while some others requires a 3-pin one?


Packaging Front


Comes In Pack Of 3


Front View


Back View


Side View

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/23/powerpac-plug-key/feed/ 1 Taiyo 3-Pin Plug Adapter http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/22/taiyo-3-pin-plug-adapter/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/22/taiyo-3-pin-plug-adapter/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:53:32 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=2033 Bought a pack of 2 Taiyo 3-Pin Plug Adapters from Challenger at Funan for SGD$14.90 (after 10% member’s discount is SGD$13.41). I like it because it has individual switch to control power to each of the 3 3-pin sockets.

I find it weird that some countries do not have the concept of switching off an individual switch on a power strip but rather leaving all the switches always on, if you look at Belkin Surge Protectors, there is no on/off switch available.


Packaging Front


Top View


Left View


Right View


Indicator Lights

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/22/taiyo-3-pin-plug-adapter/feed/ 1 Sanyo Eneloop Standard Charger NC-MQN09 http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/05/sanyo-eneloop-standard-charger-nc-mqn09/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/05/sanyo-eneloop-standard-charger-nc-mqn09/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:10:31 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=2009 Got the Sanyo Eneloop Standard Charger NC-MQN09 at Challenger at Funan for SGD$29.90 (after member’s discount is SGD$26.91).

I was deciding between 2 variants, the Standard Charger NC-MQN09 (SGD$29.90) or the Basic Charger NC-MQN09 (SGD$22.90). The price difference is SGD$7.

I end up choosing the NC-MQN09 because for SGD$7 extra, you get US-plug compatibility, microprocessor to control the charging and 2x blue LED to give you obvious indication of the charging status which you can double it up as a night light as well.

This charger can charge 4x AA or 4x AAA batteries and the charging status is split into 2 sets (set A and set B) of 2 batteries each and each represented by 1x blue LED.


Packaging Front


Packaging Contents


US-plug Compatibility


2x Blue LED


Set A Is Fully Charged While Set B Is Still Charging

Specifications

  • Input: 100-240V~ 50-60 Hz 4W
  • Output: 2,4V, 300mA × 2 (AA), 2,4V, 150mA × 2 (AAA)
  • Charge Control: -delta V
  • Charging Time: 570 minutes (4 AA), 420 minutes (4 AAA)
  • Charge-Indicator: 2 LEDs
  • Size: 78mm × 132mm × 37 mm
  • Weight: 130g
]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/05/sanyo-eneloop-standard-charger-nc-mqn09/feed/ 1 Aftermath Of Bluelounge CableBox http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/03/aftermath-of-bluelounge-cablebox/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/03/aftermath-of-bluelounge-cablebox/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:26:16 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1988 Bought 2 Bluelounge CableBoxes when I was in Hong Kong and did not have the chance to fully utilize it. For the past few days, I have been packing my room and tidying my cables and I just realized I need another 2 more CableBoxes, so I got 2 more from Challenger at Funan for SGD$49 (after member discount is SGD$44.10) each. I chose the black color this time round.


CableBox #4 Before


CableBox #4 (Room Power Strips)


CableBox #3 (Computer)


CableBox #2 (Television)


CableBox #1 (Router/Switch/NAS)


CableBox Mini #1 Before


CableBox Mini #1 (Fiber Internet)

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/09/03/aftermath-of-bluelounge-cablebox/feed/ 0 Bluelounge CableDrop http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/20/bluelounge-cabledrop/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/20/bluelounge-cabledrop/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:56:48 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1987 Got the Bluelounge CableDrop from Challenger at Funan for SGD$16.90 (after member’s discount is SGD$15.21). I left 1 more, Bluelounge Cableyoyo to complete my collection for Bluelounge cable management!


Packaging Front


Comes With 6 CableDrop


Usage Of CableDrop

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/20/bluelounge-cabledrop/feed/ 0 Bluelounge CableClip http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/16/bluelounge-cableclip/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/16/bluelounge-cableclip/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:13:55 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1985 As you know by now, I am a huge fan of Bluelounge products, my latest purchase from them this time round is the CableClip. I got all 3 sizes (Small, Medium & Large) from Challenger at Funan. Each cost SGD$16.90 and after 10% member’s discount, it cost SGD$15.21. I have to say these clips are pretty expensive, but I think of it as supporting a company that makes great products!


All 3 Sizes


CableClips

  • Large comes with 2 Clips
  • Medium comes with 4 Clips
  • Small comes with 6 clips


Usage Of Small Clip


Usage Of Medium Clip


Usage Of Large Clip

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/08/16/bluelounge-cableclip/feed/ 0 Bluelounge CableBox http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/05/11/bluelounge-cablebox/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/05/11/bluelounge-cablebox/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 00:41:35 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1929 The Bluelounge CableBox is the first Bluelounge product that I bought. I bought it when I was in Hong Kong back in April 2011 for HKD$288 (~SGD$45.67) at city’super. Too bad they only have white color over there.

In Singapore you can find both the black and white color at Challenger (Funan) or at EpiCentre@Ion Orchard retailing for SGD$49.90 (Member’s Price: SGD$44.91).

Do note that at most you can only fit in a 5-Socket (3-Pin) Power Strip into this CableBox. I got a 6-Socket Power Strip and it is too long for the box. Too bad the CableBox does not come in a larger size. However, they do come in a smaller size, take a look at Bluelounge CableBox Mini.


CableBox


CableBox Open


CableBox With 3-Socket Power Strip


CableBox Under Table

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/05/11/bluelounge-cablebox/feed/ 1 Challenger At Funan Will Be Open 24 Hours http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/02/28/challenger-at-funan-will-be-open-24-hours/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/02/28/challenger-at-funan-will-be-open-24-hours/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:57:55 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1882 Challenger at Funan will be open 24 hours daily starting tomorrow, 1st March 2011!

Address: 109 North Bridge Road, #06-00, Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore 179097
Tel: (65) 6339 9008
Fax: (65) 6413 0110
Email: fc@challenger.sg

Finally there is a computer store that is open for 24 hours daily besides Mustafa.

I think it will be useful for people who need IT supplies like certain model Printer Ink or Laser Toner the very last minute and you can’t find those in any 24 hours hypermarket.

If you can’t sleep at night and got bored of 24 hours hypermarket, you can drop by Challenger for a walk as well.

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/02/28/challenger-at-funan-will-be-open-24-hours/feed/ 0 Windows 7 Pricing In Singapore http://lesterchan.net/blog/2009/10/22/windows-7-pricing-in-singapore/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2009/10/22/windows-7-pricing-in-singapore/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:36:58 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1570 Windows 7 has officially been launch in Singapore at midnight on 22nd October 2009. The launch was collaborated between Microsoft Singapore and Challenger Funan. The first person in the queue started queuing at 3.30pm and only at 7pm they started giving out the queue number. At about 10.30pm, there was about 140+ people in the queue, but I think it eventually went up to 200 before midnight.

The first 177 customers gets to buy Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Edition at SGD$77 (RRP: SGD$219). After that, a limited number of customers can purchase it at SGD$147 during the launch event.

Full Install Prices

  • Windows 7 Home Premium – SGD$359
  • Windows 7 Professional – SGD$529
  • Windows 7 Ultimate – SGD$549

Upgrade Prices

  • Windows 7 Home Premium – SGD$219
  • Windows 7 Professional – SGD$359
  • Windows 7 Ultimate – SGD$379

OEM Prices (Full Install)

  • Windows 7 Home Premium – SGD$190
  • Windows 7 Professional – SGD$255
  • Windows 7 Ultimate – SGD$350

I have been using Windows 7 for quite sometime since it was available in my school’s MSDN AA on 14th August 2009. I am very satisfied with it, definitely an improvement over the failed Windows Vista or the long running Windows XP.

However, do not rush to buy it. Wait and see how much will the OEM version cost at Sim Lim Square first.

*UPDATE* Updated post with Windows 7 OEM prices from Fuwell.

Source: DK and VR Zone

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