Simplism DockCarabiner Neo For iPhone
I'd wanted the Simplism DockCarabiner Neo for iPhone at PC Show 2011, but the black sold out on day two, with no restock by day three. It was only S$13.20 at EpiCentre, and I've since checked several branches.
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Retractable Cables
I got a retractable USB cable for iPhone, iPod, Mini USB, and Micro USB, 70cm long, from Deal Extreme for just US$7.20, the very same cable Challenger sells for S$29.90. I also grabbed a retractable RJ45 network cable for US$1.81.
Nokia E7 Review
The Nokia E7 is essentially a Nokia N8 with a keyboard, as you've probably heard many times. I won't dwell on the OS, since it's the same Symbian^3 as the N8, so this short review mostly compares the two.
4 Years On Twitter
I joined Twitter on 29th June 2007, and today marks my fourth year on the platform. Curiously, despite signing up in June, my very first tweet only came on 7th October 2007. Do follow @gamerz if you're so inclined.
Google+ Project
Google+ is an intriguing project that reminds me of Facebook with its friend lists, though I won't know how different it really is until I try it. I do love the Circle UI, a fresh and interesting take.
Sima Ultra Bright Video Light SL-20LX
Thanks to DK for buying the Sima Ultra Bright Video Light (SL-20LX) from Amazon. Justin Ng and Dennis got one too, after Daniel Tsou brought his to a tech event. Tech events often have poor lighting, leaving photos noisy.
Nokia Connection 2011
This year, Nokia Connection 2011 took place within CommunicAsia, held for the first time at Marina Bay Sands. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop delivered the opening keynote. The main highlight was the Nokia N9, with Symbian Anna and new dual-SIM phones.
Firefox 5.0 Released
Three months after Firefox 4.0, Firefox 5.0 has been released today. It seems Mozilla is competing with Google Chrome on version numbers. Its new rapid-release development cycle aims to deliver cutting-edge features, performance gains, security updates, and stability improvements.
Capdase Car Charger Holder
I got the Capdase Car Charger Holder from EpiCentre for S$59.90. Having applied for the ANZ credit card and completed two transactions, I received a S$50 EpiCentre voucher. ANZ cardholders also enjoy 10% off third-party accessories there.
Tanita Glass Digital Bathroom Scale HD-382
I got the Tanita Glass Digital Bathroom Scale HD-382 at TANGS for S$78. Its large LCD with a blue backlight is handy when reading from above. I finally have my own scale, having previously had to weigh myself elsewhere.
Sapido MB-1132 (N+ Mobile Router)
I got the Sapido MB-1132 for NT$1,790, about S$76.83, thanks to my relative Andy, who picked it up at Guang Hua Digital Plaza in Taiwan during Computex 2011. It impressed me, charging USB devices and acting as a router.
Abercrombie & Fitch Flagship Store In Singapore
I'd missed this news from March 2011: Knightsbridge, the four-storey retail podium on Singapore's premier shopping belt, is now fully leased, with Abercrombie & Fitch taking the prime corner unit. It marks A&F's first step into Southeast Asia.
Cover Lover – We Promise You
The Promise is an awesome, creative marketing campaign by PayPal, remarkably personalised and targeted at individual bloggers. It follows four ordinary Singaporean boys, Eugene, Nicholas, Erik, and Josh, who've banded together to raise awareness of issues close to their hearts.
D-Link DGS-1008D
On the night of PC Show 2011, my brother called to say my D-Link DGS-1008D switch, bought at IT Show 2009, had died. I went home, confirmed it, and returned the next day to buy the same switch for S$85.
Belkin Home Series 4-Socket Surge Protector
With my cable Internet contract expiring, I'm switching to Fibre before 24th August 2011. With no Fibre Termination Point in my room, the gateway must move to the living room. To ease the move, I got the Belkin Surge Protector.
Crumpler Bag – Dederang Heist
After passing my MacBook Pro 15-inch to my brother, I use my work MacBook Pro 15-inch as my laptop, carrying it between office and home. My Fabrix sleeve needed a hand to carry, so I bought the Crumpler Dederang Heist.
SingTel’s Priority Pass Mobile Broadband Service
SingTel's Priority Pass is an interesting mobile broadband service. These days, almost everyone is on an iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry tapping the same data network, including 3G USB dongles. If you pay only for mobile broadband, you share that bandwidth.
Starhub Not IPv6 Ready
StarHub isn't IPv6 ready, and I suspect the same of M1 and SingTel. You can test your own connection and share your ISP's result in the comments. Mine showed no IPv6 address detected, just IPv4, ahead of World IPv6 Day.
SingTel Prepaid Card Data Plan
I couldn't find the unlimited data rates for SingTel's 3G $15 hi!Card, which gives S$18 of value rather than S$15. It quotes pay-per-use data at a 50%-off 0.27 cents per kb, which sounds steep, though a separate 1GB plan exists.
Facebook Engineering Tech Talk: Pushing Millions Of Lines A Code 5 Days A Week
If you're into computer engineering, this Facebook tech talk is for you, and the full 52-minute video is well worth your time. Every workday, Facebook safely ships hundreds of changes, from bug fixes to new features, across hundreds of engineers.
Stephen Elop’s Nokia Adventure
A good Business Week article profiles Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia, on how he's trying to lead the company past its 'epic fail' amid dwindling market share, a cratering stock, and persistent takeover talk. Much wasn't news to his audience.
Microsoft Previews Windows 8
At Computex in Taipei on 2nd June 2011, Microsoft gave hardware partners a technical preview of the next Windows, internally code-named Windows 8, to help them build devices that take advantage of its new user experience.