This site got a revamped back in April 2020, and in its current iteration, it is version 5.

Smart Home
The only change I did in 2020 was to slowly replaced all my spoiled MCO Z-Wave switches to Sonoff T2UK Wi-Fi Smart Wall Switch. So far, I have already replaced three out of ten, one 4-gang, one 2-gang, and one 1-gang.

Gadgets/Tech
I finally got a new desktop computer based on AMD Ryzen 7 3700X for playing games.

I waited for Apple to come out with their own headphones. However, when they announced the AirPods Max, it is way too expensive. So I went ahead and bought the Sony WH-1000XM4 instead.

Apple
The third Apple Store in Singapore opened in Marina Bay Sands on Thursday, 10th September 2020 at 10 am. Because of COVID, there is no t-shirt this time around.

Upgrade from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 12 Pro Max and bought the Apple MagSafe Charger to go with it.

Travel
I went to Japan for skiing in February 2020 and came back before all the COVID shit happens in Singapore.

What I Said In 2019

I think I will have a very busy 2020 since I just changed my job, and the new job requires all of us to ramp up in 2020.

The workload in 2020 is alright, but it will be a busy 2021 given the roadmap planned.

I don’t have many gadgets that I am trying to buy. I might want to get an Apple HomePod if available in Singapore and Apple AirPods Pro if there is a discount on Apple’s Employee Purchase Plan (EPP).

Although HomePod Mini is launched in 2020, no models of HomePod are available in Singapore.

For 2021
I am hoping to see the successor to Nest Hub and Nest Cam in 2021.

I also foresee more MCO Z-Wave switches will die as it hits the 5-year mark, and I will replace them with Sonoff Wi-Fi switches.

The design for iPhone 13 will remain the same as iPhone 12, but maybe with a 120Hz screen, and hence the notch is still here to stay.

Third-year in a row, I am hoping that Apple Homepod will be available in Singapore.

I don’t think we will see a 4th Apple Store in Singapore anytime soon.

We will still feel the impact of COVID. I don’t think leisure travel will be possible in 2021, although we will be vaccinated by Q3 2021.

I would like to wish all my readers, visitors, and supporters a Happy New Year 2021! Stay safe and healthy!

Looking Back 2020

92 posts were posted in 2020, accumulating 186 comments, and 1,000,031 views.
December 2020
31st
Looking Back 2020
28th
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
16th
Crucial RAM For QNAP NAS
14th
QNAP TS-453D Review
9th
Sonoff T2UK Wi-Fi Smart Wall Switch Review
7th
Ugreen NVMe M.2 SSD USB-C Case
November 2020
30th
Bebird R1
25th
YZXstudio USB-C Power Meter
16th
Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
13th
Close Comfort Cool Focus Portable Air Conditioner Review
11th
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe
9th
PRISM+ Q55 TV Review
4th
Sudio Femtio Speaker
2nd
Gutter Mount for Arlo Cameras
October 2020
29th
Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera Review
26th
Apple MagSafe Charger
20th
Bebird X17 Pro
15th
Singtel iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, And 12 Pro Max Price Plans
6th
thecoopidea Builder Block
1st
ErgoTune Supreme (2020)
September 2020
21st
Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4S 55
18th
Hydragun Review
16th
Sum Dial Wireless Charger
14th
Aukey EP-N5 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
11th
Ugreen 10W Wireless Charging Stand
9th
Crave 10W Wireless Charging Stand
8th
Third Apple Store in Singapore will open on 10th September 2020 at 10am
7th
Ugreen Mobile Phone Stand Holder
4th
Kioxia Exceria 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD
1st
Zendure SuperPort S2
August 2020
24th
Linksys Velop MX5300 Wi-Fi 6 Review
19th
USB To 3-Pin/4-Pin Cables
17th
Revov Tray Box
14th
Targus Cypress EcoSmart 15.6″ Slim Backpack
12th
Targus Cypress EcoSmart 11 – 12″ Sleeve
7th
LEGO Art Marvel Studios Iron Man 31199
5th
Projector Tray For Tripod Mount
3rd
Satechi USB-C Apple AirPods Wireless Charging Dock
July 2020
31st
LUMOS Auro Home Projector Review
29th
Satechi USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
27th
Changing Circles.Life Physical SIM to Circles.Life eSIM
24th
Omnidesk Pro 2020 Standing Desk Review
15th
Clear Hard Plastic Case for Apple AirPods Pro
13th
Apple AirPods Pro
8th
Zendure A3 Power Bank
6th
Bebird M9 Pro – Smart Visual Ear Cleaning Rod
3rd
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go
1st
Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C Hub
June 2020
29th
ShieldMask+ Reusable Mask
26th
Ugreen Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (100W)
24th
Ugreen Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable
22nd
Migrating From Existing Synology DiskStation to Synology DiskStation DS920+
19th
Synology DDR4 RAM
17th
Ariston Andris Lux Storage Water Heater Leaking
15th
Using Synology Drive With Synology DiskStation DS220j
12th
Seagate IronWolf – NAS Hard Drives
8th
Gaston Luga – Splash Backpack
1st
KableCard (KC7)
May 2020
27th
Crucial P1 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD
15th
Sudio Ett Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
April 2020
27th
UNI-T Mini Sound Lever Meter (UT353BT)
20th
lesterchan.net v5.0
16th
Choetech Adjustable Wireless Charger Stand
14th
Choetech 100W GaN Dual USB-C Charger
6th
Our Play & Work From Home Setup
3rd
Momax Q.Power UV-Box
1st
PQI My Lockey USB Fingerprint Reader
March 2020
30th
APC BACK-UPS BK650-AS USB 650VA
27th
Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System
25th
Happy 36th Birthday To Me
23rd
Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse
20th
Belkin Economy Series 4-Socket Surge Protector
16th
Peak Design Everyday Sling (5L)
13th
j5create UltraDrive Kit USB-C Multi-Display Modular Dock (JCD389)
11th
j5create USB-C Triple Display Docking Station (JCD543)
6th
My New Computer AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
4th
Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8m)
2nd
Sudio Fem Wireless Earbuds
February 2020
28th
InstamediQ Digital Forehead and Ear Thermometer
26th
DEMCiflex Dust Filter ST30 Double 120mm
24th
Arctic P12 PWM PST Fan
21st
G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series 32GB RAM
19th
SanDisk Ultra 3D 2TB SSD
17th
addlink S70 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD
14th
Singtel Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ And S20 Ultra 5G Price Plans
12th
HyperJuice 100W GaN USB-C Charger
January 2020
23rd
Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
13th
GPCA Carabiner
10th
LEGO IDEAS Wall-E 21303
8th
Waterproof Monopod For GoPro
6th
Smatree Battery For GoPro HERO4
3rd
LEGO The Hulkbuster: Ultron Edition 76105