9 Posts In May 2019
igloohome Smart PadLock Review
29 May 2019 Endorsement

igloohome Smart PadLock Review

igloohome seemingly granted my exact request: two years ago, reviewing their Smart Lock, I wished for a smart padlock for my main gate. The igloohome Smart PadLock came from an Indiegogo campaign funded in November 2018.

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Google Pixel 3a XL
27 May 2019 Mobile Phone

Google Pixel 3a XL

Google launched the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in Singapore on 8th May 2019. The 3a retails for S$659 with a 5.6-inch display, while the larger 3a XL is S$779 with a 6-inch display.

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Lulabop Heroclip
17 May 2019 Tool

Lulabop Heroclip

The Lulabop Heroclip is a clever rotating, folding hook carabiner for hanging your gear anywhere. Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, composite, and steel, it holds up to 22kg, though it isn't rated for climbing, and weighs just 29g.

3 min read
Ugreen HDMI Cable
10 May 2019 Cable

Ugreen HDMI Cable

Ugreen HDMI cables come in many lengths, from S$6.49 for 1m up to S$46.79 for 20m. I bought the 2m for my setup. The 1m-to-3m versions are HDMI 2.0, supporting 4K at 60Hz.

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Ugreen DisplayPort Cable
8 May 2019 Cable

Ugreen DisplayPort Cable

Ugreen DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables come in five lengths, from S$9.29 for 1m to S$15.29 for 5m. I bought the 3m for my setup. They're among the cheapest yet most reliable DisplayPort cables in Singapore.

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Peak Design Tech Pouch
3 May 2019 Case, Dock & Bag

Peak Design Tech Pouch

I regretted skipping the Peak Design Tech Pouch on Kickstarter in 2018, when it cost US$48. It now sells for US$59.95 on Amazon plus shipping, while the Singapore retail price is around S$99.

3 min read
Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable
1 May 2019 Cable

Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable

I bought the Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable from Amazon for US$17.99, available in black and white. This Powerline II uses a TPE casing; I'm hoping Anker brings it to the nylon-braided Powerline+ II series.

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