KeySmart Nano Pen
The KeySmart Nano Pen is a compact accessory for your KeySmart, a small stainless steel pen with a magnetic cap for easy closure. It ships with two refills and retails for US$13.99, slipping neatly alongside your keys.
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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.
Apple Orchard Road Opening Swag
Apple's first store in Singapore and Southeast Asia, Apple Orchard Road, opened on Saturday, 27th May 2017. The first few in the queue received a door gift: a US-made Apple t-shirt and a sticker celebrating the opening.
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 SE Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
The Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 and PRO 2 SE launched in Singapore in December 2016 at S$319 and S$379. The SE, or Special Edition, adds NFC pairing, a more premium finish, and a hard carrying case for extra S$60.
Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable
The Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable retails for S$23.80 on Qoo10 with free shipping. This 3m cable supports up to 4K at 60Hz and works with Thunderbolt 3 laptops that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, like the 2016 MacBook Pro.
First Apple Store in Singapore will open on 27th May 2017 at 10am
Singapore's first Apple Store, located along Orchard Road, opens on Saturday, 27th May 2017 at 10am. Found at 270 Orchard Road, it operates daily from 10am to 10pm, marking Apple's retail debut in the country.
Gaston Luga – Praper Backpack
Gaston Luga is a Swedish backpack maker from Stockholm, founded by Carl Sundqvist on a vision of Scandinavian minimalism with elegance. It offers two men's lines, Classic at S$319 and Praper at S$349. This review covers the Praper backpack.
Challenger Flagship Store at Bugis Junction
After losing its 50,000 sq ft Funan flagship to the mall's 2016 redevelopment, Challenger opened a new flagship at Bugis Junction. The 14,000 sq ft store sits in Basement 1, where the old Virtualand arcade used to be.
Linksys Velop Review
The Linksys Velop is Linksys's first Wi-Fi mesh system, launched in Singapore on 12th April 2017, the second after Netgear Orbi. Like the eero I've used since January, mesh lets your whole home share a single SSID.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, available in Singapore from 29th April 2017. The S8 retails for S$1,148 and the S8+ for S$1,298, in Maple Gold, Midnight Black, and Orchid Grey.
Limpeh Says – Singapore’s Version Of Cards Against Humanity
Limpeh Says is Singapore's take on Cards Against Humanity, 'Limpeh' being Hokkien for 'your father'. It began as a Kickstarter raising S$121,370 from 2,164 backers. I pledged S$40 for one 550-card set, with 90 red and 460 white cards.
HTC U Ultra Review
The HTC U Ultra launched in Singapore on 25th February 2017 at S$898, in blue, black, and pink, with 64GB the only capacity here. It's HTC's first-half 2017 flagship, despite running a 2016-era Snapdragon 821 processor.
Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
I bought the Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse from Amazon for US$59.99, the lowest price ever per CamelCamelCamel. It qualifies for free AmazonGlobal shipping above US$125, but lacking enough items, I shipped it to my freight forwarder instead.
Energea Travelite 34W 5V/6.8A 4-Port Wall Charger
I bought the Energea Travelite 34W 4-Port Wall Charger at Challenger Bugis for S$59, or S$53.10 with the member's discount. It delivers a combined 6.8A across four ports, two at 1A and two at 2.4A, with a US-to-UK adapter.
iRobot Braava Jet 240
The iRobot Braava Jet 240 retails for S$469, dropping to S$399 during IT Show 2017, where distributor John Ackerman had a cash-or-NETS booth. Since the same discount applied online, I simply ordered mine from their website with fixed-price delivery.
KeySmart – Pocket Key Organizers & Key Holders
KeySmart began as a Kickstarter in May 2013, raising US$329,862 from 8,900 backers. This compact key organiser holds between 2 and 8 keys, or up to 100 with expansion packs, eliminating annoying key jingle in your pocket.
Bose QuietComfort 35 (QC35) Acoustic Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
I currently use the Bose QC15, the best active noise cancelling headphones around, especially on flights. The Bose QC35 updates the QC25, which itself updated the QC15. What sets the QC35 apart is its wireless capability over its predecessors.
Happy 33rd Birthday To Me
I turned 33 yesterday, with my brother turning 28 in three days. We celebrated together with our family at Naked Finn in Gillman Barracks. As Li Xiang had a housewarming, I'll celebrate with her tomorrow.
D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310) Review
The D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310) launched in Singapore at S$319, sold in stores and the Apple Online Store. Its standout feature is Apple HomeKit integration. There's no cloud recording; instead, video clips save to a microSD card.
Fidget Cube – A Vinyl Desk Toy
The Fidget Cube is a desk toy for restless fidgeters, dice-shaped with six sides for different actions: click, glide, flip, roll, rub, and spin. It raised a staggering US$6.4 million on Kickstarter; I pledged for two.
Belkin Valet – Charge Dock For Apple Watch & iPhone
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone is exclusive to Apple Stores and authorised resellers, retailing for S$194. It comes in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black, though it's pricey for a dock.
Sensibo Sky Review
Sensibo Sky retails for US$119 plus shipping to Singapore, with free shipping when buying two or more. This smart device adds app and voice control to almost any air conditioner via infrared.
Pitaka’s Aramid iPhone 7 Plus Case
Pitaka's Aramid iPhone 7 Plus Case retails for US$49.99, with the iPhone 7 version slightly cheaper, and free worldwide shipping via DHL. What makes it unique is its construction from Aramid fibre, a strong, lightweight material.