CableKeeps was the 4th Kickstarter project that I backed. I backed it last year on the 11th August 2011 and the project got funded on the 9th September 2011. They raised a total of USD$37,498 out of the initial goal of USD$35,000.

My pledge was USD$28 and an additional USD$10 for shipping (total USD$38) for a choice of any two units (Nibbles, Goldie, or Gulp). I chose Goldie and Gulp.

After almost 8 months in the making, I finally got my CableKeeps yesterday, 14th May 2011!

So what is CableKeeps? As you all might know, all the MacBook chargers do come with a built-in cable winder but the same feature is missing from iPod/iPad/iPhone chargers. So basically CableKeeps add this missing feature to your existing iPod/iPad/iPhone chargers.

The Gulp will fit the any iPad chargers and any iPhone chargers with international adaptor plug. The Goldie will only fit US’s iphone chargers. I have no idea why at that time I chose the Goldie instead of Nibbles since I do not have a US’s iphone charger with me (should have gotten one when I am in the US).

Do ignore the damaged boxes in the pictures below, this got to be my worst shipment I had from the USA via USPS.

CableKeeps – Gulp (Box Front)

CableKeeps – Gulp

CableKeeps – Gulp (With Cable)

CableKeeps – Goldie (Box Front)

CableKeeps – Goldie

The Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus was the 5th project I backed on Kickstarter, I backed it because I find the capacitive brush stylus interesting and I have not seen any stylus like that in the market before. The Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus consists of 2 tips, which is the brush tip and the rubber tip located at the opposite end of the stylus.

Backed the project on 22nd September 2011, it became officially funded on 21st October 2011 after raising USD$65,823 (the goal was only USD$7,500). The Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus was about 5 months in the making and I received the product on the 11th April 2012.

The price is pretty reasonable, paid USD$25 for it and an extra USD$5 for the shipping to Singapore which adds up to USD$30 (SGD$37.70) in total. The final retail price will be USD$34.95 (excluding shipping).

The build of the brush is pretty good, it is made of metal with classic chrome finish. The brush tip is pretty sensitive but I was kinda disappointed with the rubber tip because it is less sensitive than the Power Support Smart Pen that I bought. I have to press the rubber tip hard against my iPad screen for it to detect the input. Just to clarify, I have a screen protector pasted on my iPad but I don’t think that is the issue because I have no problem with the Power Support Smart Pen.

I got it from Kickstarter and hence it comes with the Kickstarter exclusive felt travel sleeve to hold the brush!

Here are some of the iPad apps (App Store link) that you can use the brush with as recommended by Sensu Brush:

• Procreate – Sketch, paint, create. (USD$4.99)
• SketchTime – Quick Sketch & Simple Note (USD$1.99)
• ArtRage (USD$4.99)
• Auryn Ink (USD$3.99)
• SketchBook Pro for iPad (USD$4.99)
• Brushes – iPad Edition (USD$7.99)
• Paper by FiftyThree (Free)

I totally recommend Paper by FiftyThree, it is free but it comes with only 1 type of brush, you can get the remaining 4 brushes in the Essentials Pack for USD$7.99 (via in-app purchase). It is worth it!

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus – Kickstarter Exclusive Felt Travel Sleeve

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus – Cover Removed

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus – Cover Attached

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus – Brush Tip

Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus – Rubber Tip

The Wife Drawing Banana On Paper by FiftyThree

I was sent the Chef Sleeve (for iPad) for review all the way from the US. The Chef Sleeve is essentially a transparent plastic bag that you can place your iPad in when you are using it in the kitchen when cooking or baking.

This ensure that your iPad will not be dirtied by the grease on your finger or flour on the table when you need to use it in the kitchen (for checking recipes online or even watching YouTube for cooking/baking tutorial).

Li Xiang even mentioned that it is good for girls who use their iPad on the makeup table (watching their favorite Korean videos on YouTube while having their makeup on). The Chef Sleeve will ensure that their makeup powder will not dirty the iPad.

Some other use cases includes hospital & clinic, car workshops and you can even bring your iPad to the beach without worrying the sand getting into the ports of your iPad.

The Chef Sleeve will work for all generations of iPad.

Some of the Chef Sleeve features:

• Effortless Protection – A re-sealable strip makes it easy to close the sleeve. When you’re done making a mess, just dispose or recycle. It’s as simple and worry-free as that.
• Ultra-Clear Material – Unlike other plastic bags, you will hardly know Chef Sleeve is there.
• Touch Sensitive – You can still use all your favorite apps while making a mess. Your iPad’s touch screen works perfectly under the thin protective film.
• Designed Specifically for the iPad – The sleeve fits perfectly, allowing you to easily grip your iPad while providing coverage for all output/input ports.
• Packaging Doubles as a Stand – The sturdy packaging has a trick up its sleeve. It can be used as an iPad stand.
• 100% Recyclable – Chef Sleeve is good for your iPad and the environment.

If you are living in Singapore, you can get the Chef Sleeve for SGD$35 per box at Hip Product Factory. If you order online, do remember to quote my name “Lester Chan” and you will get SGD$5 off =)

Alternatively, you can get it from Howards Storage World located in Harbourfront, Millenium Walk and Parkway Parade. It will be available soon at other stores such as Sprint-Cass (Changi Airport), iStudio, Juzz1, Takashimaya, etc.

If you live in the US, the Chef Sleeve will cost about USD$20 and you can get it at the following locations.

Facebook: Chef Sleeve – Singapore

Chef Sleeve – Box

Chef Sleeve – Box

Chef Sleeve – Box As Stand

Chef Sleeve

Chef Sleeve – With iPad (Front)

Chef Sleeve – With iPad (Back)

The Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Charge & Sync 3-in-1 USB Cable and Innergie Magic Cable Duo – Charge & Sync 2-in-1 USB Cable are the most expensive USB cables from Innergie. Each retailing for SGD$29 at Challenger but there is a 10% discount for members, so it adds up to SGD$26.10 each.

I got the Innergie Magic Cable Trio instead since it has 3 tips (Mini USB, Micro USB & Apple 30-pin connector) whereas the Innergie Magic Cable Duo has only 2 tips (Micro USB & Apple 30-pin connector).

You must be wondering since they are priced the same, one has 3 tips and the other has 2 tips, why don’t we just get the 3 tips one instead. This is where the length of the cable comes in. The length of the Innergie Magic Cable Trio is freaking short (20cm) where as Innergie Magic Cable Duo is 4 times longer (79cm)!

The build of the Innergie Magic Cable Duo/Trio is even better than the build of the Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable and I would say the build is similar to the official Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.

The Apple 30-pin connector fits perfectly to my iPhone 4S, something which Deal Extreme‘s version of any Apple 30-pin connector cable can never do!

I would say this cable is very well worth SGD$26.10 considering the official Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable already cost SGD$28.

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Box Front

Innergie Magic Cable Trio

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Micro USB On Nokia Lumia 800

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Apple 30-pin Connector On Apple iPhone 4S

Valentine’s Day is around the corner or to be exact next Tuesday. If you are looking to give your girlfriend/fiance/wife flowers, I would totally recommend Far East Flora (FEF.com).

I have ordered many flowers from FEF.com and each time I am never disappointed with the quality of the flowers. I tried some other companies for flowers during Valentine’s Day and the quality is horrible, there is once they even staple the stalk of the rose to the wrapper!

Far East Flora has a mobile app called SG Florist on the App Store (universal app) that allows you to sent flowers to your love ones using your iPhone or iPad. Far East Flora has partnered with PayPal for payment on both their website and their iPhone/iPad app and hence making payment is a breeze!

Let’s walk through the whole process.

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