Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger
The second product I ordered from Aukey is the Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger, selling for US$16.99 on Amazon. I haven't seen anything like it from Anker, it's the most powerful car charger I've come across.
The second product I ordered from Aukey is the Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger, selling for US$16.99 on Amazon. I haven't seen anything like it from Anker, it's the most powerful car charger I've come across.
I'd often seen Aukey on Gizmodo's Deals, a promising alternative to Anker that likely shares the same OEMs, judging by the design. So when Aukey asked me to review their products, I accepted, only needing to cover shipping from HopShopGo.
About ten months on from v4.2, lesterchan.net v4.3 brings mostly cosmetic and backend changes. The biggest addition is Roost's web push notifications: visit the site more than twice on Safari and you'll get an opt-in prompt.
The Creative Sound Blaster Jam headphones, announced on 22nd January 2015, are a Creative Online Store exclusive at S$69. This lightweight 83g Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headset streams music, movies, and games from your smartphone, and includes built-in NFC.
Xiaomi's Mi Pad goes on sale in Singapore on 10th February 2015 at noon for S$299. Xiaomi didn't state quantities this time, suggesting modest demand. Only the 16GB white is offered here, whereas China gets 16GB or 64GB.
I'd long wanted a Herschel Supply backpack but never had the impulse, already owning plenty of bags. The urge finally struck while shopping along Orchard Road with a secondary school friend visiting Singapore, so I picked up the Settlement Backpack.
The GoPro 3-Way retails for S$100 in Singapore, but like the GoPro Jaws and The Handler, I bought it from Amazon for US$69.99. It's only about S$5 cheaper, yet still qualifies for AmazonGlobal Saver free shipping. It's my favourite mount.
The GoPro The Handler (Floating Hand Grip) retails for S$50 in Singapore, but like the GoPro Jaws, I bought it from Amazon for US$25.49 instead, around S$15 cheaper, and it also qualifies for AmazonGlobal Saver free shipping to Singapore.
The GoPro Jaws (Flex Clamp) retails for S$75 in Singapore and includes both the Flex Clamp and the Adjustable Neck, the Gooseneck alone costing S$35. I bought it from Amazon for US$39.99 instead, about S$20 cheaper, with AmazonGlobal Saver shipping.
The Starbucks Singapore alice + olivia Design Collection launched on 31st January 2015 at Starbucks ION Orchard. Limited to 88 sets, each contains a Starbucks card preloaded with S$20, a tote bag, and a ceramic mug, sold only for S$128.
The NudeAudio Move S came free with my purchase of the NudeAudio Move M. Its official US price is US$49.99, while in Singapore it retails for S$59. NudeAudio products here are distributed by Digital Hub, a subsidiary of Ban Leong.
My friend Benjamin Eng backed the NudeAudio Super M on Kickstarter. As a thank-you, NudeAudio offered backers a free Move S when buying the Move M. Benjamin flagged the deal last October, so I asked him to grab one.
The GoPro HERO4 Black Edition has no built-in touch display, so you'll want the LCD Touch BacPac for S$120. I bought mine, alongside the GoPro Tripod Mounts, at Click! by Max Photo in Funan. It's great for framing shots.
Unlike the Sony HDR-AS20, GoPro doesn't use a standard tripod mount, so to attach it to a tripod you need the GoPro Tripod Mounts, retailing for S$20. I got mine from Click! by Max Photo at Funan DigitalLife Mall.
Despite selfies being everywhere last year, I never owned a selfie stick. Determined to find a good one while in Hong Kong last December, I chanced upon the Yunteng Monopod at SIMCITY in Mongkok, best-quality stick within my S$20 budget.
After hesitating, I finally got the GoPro HERO4 Black Edition, thanks to my mom. Both HERO4 models had been out of stock at VivoCity's Challenger since Christmas, and since only the Black came in, I skipped the Silver.
Singtel has launched a new brand identity, crafted by agency Ogilvy, its first rebrand in 16 years. The fresh tagline, 'Let's make everyday better', reflects Singtel's transformation beyond traditional telecommunications into multimedia and ICT services.
The Belkin Tablet Charger is the other gift I received from Belkin Singapore for Christmas, alongside the Belkin Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable. I suspect it's since been renamed the Belkin Universal Home Charger, as I couldn't find it listed.
I received the Belkin Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable (1.2m/4ft) from Belkin Singapore as a Christmas present. True to its name, it's 1.2 metres long and comes in several colours, Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, and White.
The iblazr is a compact LED flash that plugs into the 3.5mm audio jack of almost any device, not just smartphones. Measuring 27x32x9mm and weighing 10g, I bought mine in Hong Kong from Life Digital at ifc mall for HK$388.
I bought the Olloclip 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone 6/6 Plus from the Hong Kong Apple Store at Festive Walk for HK$678, about S$117, while the Apple Online Store Singapore sells it for S$119. It's a lightweight 35g clip-on lens.
The Mophie Powerstation Plus is a series of power banks with an integrated Lightning cable to charge your iPhone and an integrated USB cable to recharge the bank itself. A Micro USB version exists for Android and Windows Phone.