Huawei Nexus 6P
To recap, the Nexus 6P is brought to Singapore by Huawei through Convergent Systems, in 64GB and 128GB models, each in Graphite and Aluminium. With the pre-order window closed, you now pay the official retail price.
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StarCraft 2 – Legacy of the Void – Collector’s Edition
Legacy of the Void closes the StarCraft 2 trilogy with the Protoss campaign, two years after Heart of the Swarm and five after Wings of Liberty. Launched on 10th November 2015, I couldn't miss the Collector's Edition.
Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m)
The Apple USB-C Charge Cable retails for S$42 in just one 2m length; I wish it also came in 0.5m and 1m. Its reversible plugs mean no orientation markings on the ends, much like Apple's Lightning cables.
3Doodler 2.0 (The Future Of Us Edition)
I received a lovely 3Doodler 2.0 as a gift from The Future of Us exhibition. The 3Doodler is the world's first and only 3D printing pen, drawing in the air or on surfaces using ABS plastic.
Pebble Time Steel – Gunmetal Black Steel Band
My Gunmetal Black Steel Band for the Pebble Time Steel finally arrived on 11th November 2015, three months after the watch itself. It's heavy and well-built, though a little large, so I'll need precision screwdrivers to remove a few links.
Apple iPad Pro Prices & Availability in Singapore
The Apple iPad Pro, a 12.9-inch iPad, is now available for pre-order in Singapore and 39 other countries, with delivery from 13th November 2015. It comes in silver, gold, and space grey, in 32GB and 128GB.
OnePlus Type-C Cable 150cm + OnePlus USB Type-C Adapter
The OnePlus Type-C Cable 150cm and USB Type-C Adapter bundle retails for S$23 on Lazada, a saving over buying the S$17 cable and S$14 adapter separately. The OnePlus cable is easily one of the nicest-looking USB-C cables around.
Getting USB Type-C Cable From Amazon? Read This Guy Review First
If you're buying a USB Type-C cable on Amazon, read Benson Leung's reviews first. A Google engineer and big proponent of USB-C, he's worked on two Pixel products using the connector and tests cables for compliance, flagging the unsafe ones.
Apple TV (4th Generation)
I pre-ordered the Apple TV (4th Generation) on 26th October 2015 and received it on the 30th October release day. In Singapore it retails for S$248 (32GB) or S$318 (64GB); I chose 32GB, unsure I'd need more space.
Fallout’s Vault Boy Minifigure by minifiglabs.com
To coincide with Fallout 4's launch on 10th November 2015, minifiglabs.com released a Vault Boy-inspired minifig with a Nuka-Cola bottle cap accessory. Dubbed Vault Boy and Nuke-Cola, the set sells for S$37.90, with registered local postage extra.
American Express Will Bring Apple Pay To Singapore
Apple Pay is coming to Singapore, alongside Hong Kong and Spain, in 2016 for American Express cardholders. First revealed by Tim Cook on Apple's Q4 2015 earnings call, Amex confirmed it would let members pay with an iPhone.
Target Now Ships To Singapore
After Amazon, Target now ships to Singapore too, though without a free shipping option. Deliveries go via Aramex or DHL Express, with the choice to pay taxes at checkout or on delivery; 7% GST applies if your order exceeds S$400.
Singapore’s First Apple Store Opening Next Year?
Apple may open Singapore's first Apple Store next year at Knightsbridge on Orchard Road, per an email to Pure Fitness Knightsbridge patrons. The Pure Group confirmed it will close its Knightsbridge gym on 15th December 2015, fuelling the speculation.
ZTE Axon Elite Review
The ZTE Axon Elite launched in Singapore on 3rd October 2015, exclusively for M1 customers, then off-contract from mid-October at Challenger, Gain City, and others for S$699. It's ZTE's first high-end smartphone launched outside China.
Nexus 6P Availability & Price in Singapore
Huawei opens Nexus 6P pre-orders in Singapore from 2nd to 11th November 2015 on Lazada, with first deliveries expected around the 16th or 17th. Only the 64GB and 128GB models will be sold here, each in Graphite and Aluminium.
UI Stencils – Pixel Ruler
I bought the Pixel Ruler from UI Stencils for US$29 plus shipping to Singapore. A handy tool for responsive screen sketching, it's a heavy-duty stainless steel ruler with pixel increments and markers for mobile, tablet, and widescreen sizes.
Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones
The Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones launched in Singapore on 20th September 2015 for S$199, the newest addition to the Reference lineup. They follow the R6/R6i In-Ear Headphones I got last year, sharing the same advanced acoustic engineering.
Google Chromecast (2015)
The original Chromecast launched in July 2013 and has since sold over 20 million units. Two years on, Google unveiled an updated model at a 29th September 2015 event. Call it Chromecast 2, though I prefer Chromecast (2015).
Logitech Harmony Home Control
I love the Logitech Harmony Home Control concept, but it isn't sold in Singapore, so you must import it from Amazon. I caught a Gold Box deal in September 2015 that dropped it from US$149.99 to US$99.99 with free shipping.
LaMetric Time – Customizable Smart Ticker
LaMetric Time launched on Kickstarter in June 2014, raising US$370,001 from 2,215 backers. As a super early bird, I pledged US$119 plus shipping for this customisable smart ticker, which displays time, weather, notifications, and metrics at a glance.
Belkin Road Rockstar: 4-Port 36W/7.2A Passenger Car Charger
I didn't realise Belkin made a 4-port car charger besides my Aukey one. The Belkin Road Rockstar, available at all 34 Challenger outlets and Lazada for S$79, is a 36W/7.2A charger with two USB ports on the unit itself.
Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review
The Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router launched on 4th August 2015, exclusively at Challenger before reaching most electronics stores, at S$399. Despite the lower model number, it isn't really a step down from the EA9200.