Snactiv – The Snacking Tool
I backed Snactiv on Kickstarter in April 2020 at the Super Early Bird tier for US$18. Despite ongoing COVID, it shipped roughly on time. Snactiv is a clever fusion of tongs and chopsticks for snacking.
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Founder of lesterchan.net, a Singapore tech and gadgets blog running since 2002. An engineering leader by day and a WordPress plugin developer since 2003, with a soft spot for gadgets, smart home, and a good deal.
Akko Cherry Profile Carbon Retro Keycap Set
I bought the Akko Cherry Profile Carbon Retro Keycap Set from Shopee for S$58, the cheapest Akko set around. These double-shot PBT cherry-profile keycaps are a higher-quality upgrade over the ABS OEM caps on my Keychron Q1.
Keychron Q1
My Keychron K7 sparked an interest in keyboard modding, and my brother caught the bug too, buying us both the Keychron Q1 at US$169. I chose the fully-assembled Carbon Black base with Gateron Phantom Blue switches.
Torras Coolify Portable Air Conditioner Review
With nights topping 30°C, Synced sent me the Torras Coolify Portable Air Conditioner to review. This neck-worn cooler retails for S$169, using 36 vents and a 5,000rpm motor to blow air around your neck.
AhaStyle MagSafe Charger Stand
The AhaStyle MagSafe Charger Stand is a no-frills aluminium-and-silicone stand I bought from Souky's Shopee store for S$14.99. It includes built-in cable management, letting you coil the MagSafe cable neatly inside the holder.
Keychron Coiled Aviator Cable
My Keychron K7's battery life was poor, not even lasting a work week, and waking from sleep often broke Bluetooth. I switched to wired use and added a Keychron Coiled Aviator Cable purely for looks.
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
I bought the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 from Amazon.sg for S$203.59 with free Prime shipping, below the local S$228 retail. The second generation's main upgrade over the original is a detachable USB-C cable.
Windows 11 Available Starting Today
Windows 11 is available as a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 PCs. You can't yet buy it off the shelf; the PC Health Check app tells you if your PC qualifies.
Eufy Video Doorbell 2K (Wired) Review
After bricking my Nest Hello, I switched to the Eufy Video Doorbell 2K (Wired), bought from Eufy's US website for US$115.48. I chose it after a Domotics review whose author hit the same Nest issue.
Keychron K7
Caught up in the Keychron hype, I immediately backed the Keychron K7 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard on Kickstarter. I pledged US$74 for the hot-swap, RGB-backlit, optical version; the project funded in August 2021 with over 5,000 backers.
Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation)
I bought the Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation) from Lazada's Project KR for S$99.99 during a flash sale, matching the US price before shipping. I chose Charcoal, since my earlier Google Home Hub was in Chalk.
My Nest Hello Doorbell (Wired) Is Bricked
The day after publishing my Nest Hello installation post, the doorbell started failing, starting with its ring light. Received on 7th September 2021, it was bricked within days, a frustrating end to a brand-new device.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe is unchanged from last year's, holding the S$75 price or S$67.41 on the EPP. Shipping was even faster, delivered the day after the iPhone 13 announcement.
Singtel iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, 13 Pro, And 13 Pro Max Price Plans
A rundown of Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 13 Mini, 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max, launching 24th September 2021. The Pro models gain Sierra Blue, and the iPhone 13 ends the 64GB base capacity.
Installing Nest Hello Doorbell To HDB BTO Doorbell
I bought the Nest Hello Doorbell (Wired) from B&H during a Labour Day sale for US$179, shipped to Singapore via fast DHL. This post walks through installing it on a typical HDB BTO doorbell setup.
Koncept Z-Bar LED Desk Lamp Review
My second Koncept Z-Bar LED Desk Lamp, after one I've used for over eight years. Sole distributor Bridgemen kindly sent me the Z-Bar (AR3000) along with a desk clamp and occupancy sensor to feature here.
ILife Shinebot W450 Review
I bought the ILife Shinebot W450 from Lazada for S$249.99, down from its S$320 retail after 8/8 sale discounts and vouchers. It's a single-purpose mopping robot, so unlike most robot cleaners it doesn't vacuum at all.
Moshi Integra USB-C Cable
My second Moshi Integra cable, the USB-C Cable comes in 1m and 2m lengths. Made in Taiwan with anodised aluminium ends, it retails for S$44; I wish they made a 25cm version.
Moshi Integra USB-C to Lightning Cable
Moshi Integra is the brand's braided cable line. I have the USB-C to Lightning Cable in 25cm, the perfect on-the-go length for linking a power bank to my phone. MFi-certified and made in Taiwan, it retails for S$43.
Moshi HDMI Cable
The Moshi HDMI Cable is my second HDMI Premium Certified cable after Cable Matters, retailing for S$40. Moshi leaves 'Premium Certified' out of the name, though it's verifiable via the HDMI certification app.
Ugreen USB-C to USB-A Adapter
I bought the Ugreen USB-C to USB-A Adapter on Lazada's 8/8 sale for S$3.99, below its S$5.39 retail. This USB 3.1 Gen 1 OTG adapter hits 5Gbps and comes with a keychain strap.
Moshi Lounge Q Wireless Charging Stand
The Moshi Lounge Q is the most premium wireless charging stand I own, retailing for S$125. Surprisingly, its size and weight add to the premium feel, and it's powered by a non-removable USB-C cable.