Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable
I picked up the Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable for my brother at Challenger in VivoCity for S$28. It's 1.8 metres long and noticeably thinner than every other HDMI cable I've seen or owned.
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Protag
Protag, at S$59, is a loss-prevention device engineered in Singapore that helps you keep watch over your belongings. You pair it with an Android phone, no iOS support yet, and tuck it into a bag or wallet. It alerts you.
Targus Crave II Convertible 3-In-1 Backpack For MacBook Air/Pro 13″
The Targus Crave II Convertible 3-In-1 Backpack for MacBook Air/Pro 13-inch (TSB772AP) retails for S$109. As the name suggests, it can be carried three ways, as a backpack, a messenger bag, or slipcase, with a dedicated compartment protecting both devices.
ZALORA Shopping App Launch For Android
Good news for fashion-forward, tech-savvy Android users who love shopping on the go. ZALORA, Southeast Asia's fastest-growing fashion and beauty e-retailer, has expanded its mobile offering with the launch of an Android shopping app across the region.
SoundTeoh No. 77 Wireless Doorbell
My home doorbell lasted 28 years, since 1985, so I bought a new SoundTeoh No. 77 Wireless Doorbell from Funan's Challenger for S$28.60, or S$25.74 with member's price. Twenty-eight years on, doorbell technology has moved on, with countless types available.
Bluelounge Milo (Aluminium)
I bought the Bluelounge Milo (Aluminium) from Funan's Challenger for S$39, or S$35.10 with member's price. I already own the original Milo from about two years ago, and though the aluminium is S$20 dearer, I love every aspect of it.
Powerocks Stone 3 (7,800mAh Dual USB Power Bank)
I got the Powerocks Stone 3, a 7,800mAh dual USB power bank, from my cousin in Hong Kong. I'm unsure of the local price, but it's US$48.50 on Amazon. True to the 'stone' name, it's heavy at 500g.
Service In Singapore: Acceptable, But Nothing More
Personally, I find service in Singapore merely acceptable, with retail generally better than F&B. If I had to name the worst F&B service, it would be Crystal Jade Kitchen. Having visited the US, I found service there excellent.
Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2m)
My family bought me the Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2m) from the Apple Store at IFC in Hong Kong while on holiday. It retails for HK$288 there and S$48 in Singapore, which works out about the same after conversion.
Speck SeeThru For MacBook Air 13″
The Speck SeeThru is a hardshell case for the MacBook Air 11 or 13-inch. It's thinner and lighter than the STM Grip, but lacks the suede inner lining that stops the shell scratching the laptop. The material is also reflective.
STM Grip For MacBook Air 13″
The STM Grip is a hard shell case for the MacBook Air 13, with versions also for the Air 11, MacBook Pro 13, and Pro Retina 13 and 15. It retails for S$69 at DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers.
BodyGuardz – ScreenGuardz HD For iPhone 5
The BodyGuardz ScreenGuardz HD anti-glare, anti-fingerprint screen protector retails for S$59, from DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers like EpiCentre, Infinite, and Challenger. It reduces glare so you can use your device under bright lights and direct sunlight.
Bootcase – Hybrid Snap Case For iPhone 5
I hadn't heard of Bootcase before, but thanks to DISTEXPRESS for seeding it, the Bootcase Hybrid Snap Case has replaced my SwitchEasy Nude as my default iPhone 5 case. It retails for S$45 from DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers.
Bluelounge Mika
The Bluelounge Mika is an all-in-one stand that supports the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air or Pro. Made from a solid aluminium block with soft rubber edges to prevent scratches, it retails for S$49 from DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers.
Good Bye Google Reader. May You Rest In Peace
Google Reader has officially gone offline, following its shutdown announcement on 14th March 2013. Farewell, Google Reader, may you rest in peace. I'll be moving on to Feedly, which seems the most natural successor for managing all my RSS feeds.
Logitech UE 6000 Review
As ever, I'm no audiophile, so forgive me if I don't dwell on audio quality. The Logitech UE 6000 retails for S$319 in Singapore, in black or white. It sits in the middle of the Logitech UE headphone range.
Logitech K310 Washable Keyboard Review
The Logitech K310 Washable Keyboard retails for S$59, a reasonably priced wired keyboard. Most keyboards are filthy, a 2008 study found them carrying 150 times the recommended bacteria limit, five times worse than a toilet seat, harbouring dirt and hair.
Belkin EaseFit Plus Armband For iPhone 5
I bought the Belkin EaseFit Plus Armband for iPhone 5 from Funan's Challenger for S$35, or S$31.50 with member's price, ahead of my 10km Straits Times Run in the Park 2013 on 25th August. A simpler Ease-Fit Armband costs S$29.
SingTel Brought Shopify To Singapore
SingTel has brought Shopify to Singapore, the platform that lets you set up a full hosted e-commerce store in minutes, with an excellent iOS app for managing it. Local examples include Pocky Singapore and The Damn Good Shop.
New Alienware 14, Alienware 17 & Alienware 18 Laptops
Alienware, the pioneer of specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, has announced its latest and most powerful gaming laptops, the Alienware 14, 17, and 18. They feature all-new performance graphics, Intel 4th Generation Core processors, and components engineered for extreme performance.
4A AC Power Adapter 6-Port USB Travel Charger
I bought the 4A AC Power Adapter 6-Port USB Travel Charger from TrendsMobile at Funan for S$29.90. Its 4A output is shared across all six USB ports, and I wish it specified the maximum per port. Still, it's handy.
OSIM uMist
I sleep in an air-conditioned room almost every night, and since my LASIK I've grown wary of dryness, not wanting my vision to regress. My eyelids don't fully close in sleep, so I wake with severely dry eyes each morning.