Looking Back 2019
Looking back at 2019, I expanded my smart home with an Amazon Echo Wall Clock, and bought a PS4 Pro bundle on 11/11 for Final Fantasy VII Remake, plus a GoPro HERO7 and my first eGPU.
2019
GoPro Shorty
I bought the GoPro Shorty alongside the Head Strap during Lazada's 12/12 sales, paying S$54, a 10% discount off its S$60 RRP. This mini extension pole and tripod stands 11.7cm closed, extending to 22.7cm.
GoPro Head Strap + QuickClip
Adding to my GoPro mounts, I picked up the Head Strap + QuickClip during Lazada's 12/12 sales for S$36, a 10% discount off the S$40 RRP. The adjustable head strap can mount a GoPro headlamp-style.
eero Pro
I upgrade my eero mesh network yearly, from the original 2017 unit to a Beacon in 2018. For 2019, I replaced the gateway node with an eero Pro, snagged for US$139 on Black Friday and shipped via HopShopGo.
CraftoCatto Handmade Headphone Stand
CraftoCatto makes bespoke industrial-contemporary handcrafted goods. One of its early products is the Stand By Me II headphone stand, pairing a concrete base with Australian-made copper pipes. It retails for S$149.90, joining my Just Mobile and Bluelounge stands.
TP-Link Tapo C200 Wi-Fi Camera Review
The TP-Link Tapo C200 is a pan/tilt home security Wi-Fi camera retailing for S$75. Notably, it comes with a three-year warranty, likely the only Wi-Fi camera to do so. It records 1080p with pan/tilt coverage and night vision.
Silicone Case For Sony WF-1000XM3
I picked up a silicone case for my Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds from Lazada for S$5.43, choosing black from five colours. It's a 1.5mm two-piece cover for the charging case and comes with a black carabiner.
Western Digital 2TB Gaming Drive For PS4
WD's 2TB Gaming Drive for PlayStation 4 was on sale for US$59.99 during Black Friday 2019 on Amazon.com. Lazada listed it pricier at S$139, so I checked Amazon.sg and, to my surprise, found the same offer.
Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds
My last gadget bought in Japan, the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds, picked up at Bic Camera Odaiba. Japan sells two versions: a cheaper domestic one with Japan-only warranty at around S$313, and an international version at S$325.
GoPro Hand + Wrist Strap
The second GoPro accessory I bought at Bic Camera Odaiba was the Hand + Wrist Strap, S$73 before a Klook tourist coupon brought it to S$68, against S$85 in Singapore. It includes a rotating mount and two straps.
GoPro Sleeve + Lanyard
With a new GoPro Hero 7 Black from the 11/11 sale, I picked up official accessories in Tokyo. First was the GoPro Sleeve + Lanyard at Bic Camera Odaiba for around S$24, helped by a friend's Klook coupon tip.
Telesin 3-Channel Charging Box With Batteries For GoPro Hero 7
I bought the Telesin 3-Channel Charging Box with three batteries for my GoPro Hero 7 Black. After 11/11 pricing and a voucher, I paid S$43.90, down from S$52.90. The batteries also work with the Hero 5 and 6.
SanDisk Extreme 128GB MicroSDXC Card
I bought the SanDisk Extreme 128GB A2 MicroSDXC card from iRoyal on Lazada for S$33.50 during 11/11. My order stalled, and when I asked, the seller apologised, explaining it had gone out of stock after my purchase.
Spinner Drive
The Spinner Drive is my fourth Kickstarter backing from mininch. It's a compact screwdriver with removable bits and a torque-maximising spinner wheel, which widens the handle's diameter to let you generate more torque without adding bulk.
GoPro HERO7 Black
After the GoPro HERO8 Black launched, GoPro cut the HERO7 Black to S$499. On 11/11, Lazada ran flash sales dropping it further, to S$449 at midnight; I bought it, then woke to a cheaper noon flash sale.
Sony PS4 Vertical Stand
At Bic Camera Shinjuku West, I also picked up the official Sony PS4 Vertical Stand for around S$26, against S$36.90 in Singapore. This newer model supports both the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro across several CUH model numbers.
Sony DualShock 4 Charging Station
In Tokyo for a new PS4 Pro, I bought official accessories, starting with the Sony DualShock 4 Charging Station at Bic Camera Shinjuku West for S$28, against S$46.90 in Singapore. It charges two DualShock 4 controllers.
Energea TravelLite PD+
The Energea TravelLite PD+ is an Energea travel adapter, sold in Europe and UK variants, both S$50 in white only. Unlike the TravelWorld, it has no pass-through socket, just two ports including an 18W USB-A.
Energea TravelWorld Adapter PD
The Energea TravelWorld Adapter PD is the brand's latest travel adapter, retailing for S$49. It outputs 42W, with a USB-C PD/QC 3.0 port and USB-A ports, plus a universal socket and a carrying case.
Energea FibraTough USB-C to Lightning Cable
The Energea FibraTough USB-C to Lightning Cable is one of Energea's braided cables. It retails for S$29.90 in five colours, comes only in a 1.5m length, and supports up to 60W.
Energea ComPac Wireless PD
The Energea ComPac Wireless PD is one of Energea's power banks, retailing for S$69 in Gunmetal and Black. This 10,000mAh pack supports USB-C Power Delivery, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, and wireless charging, weighing 185g.
Sony PS4 Pro God of War / The Last of Us Remastered Bundle
My first 11/11 purchase of 2019 was the Sony PS4 Pro God of War / The Last of Us Remastered bundle. Against the S$619 RRP, 11/11 pricing plus Sony, Lazada, and UOB vouchers brought it down to S$489.
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