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.
Alongside my Nexus 6, I bought the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case from MobyShop for S$26. They stocked only the Metal Slate and Crystal Clear versions, and I picked Metal Slate, disliking the frosted, silicone look of the TPU bumper.
I bought my Nexus 6 from MobyShop for S$870, trading in my 16GB Nexus 5 for S$200, so I paid S$670 net. Holding it, the aluminium frame lends a premium feel; for once a Nexus phone doesn't look cheap.
Four months after its launch, the Nexus 6 is now officially available in Singapore at a recommended S$998. Only the 32GB variant is sold, in both Midnight Blue and Cloud White, exclusively through open retail channels rather than telcos.
The Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34-inch Curved Monitor has been available in Singapore since mid-December 2014 for S$1,499. I find that fairly reasonable, since Dell's high-end monitors typically sit around that range, and the U3415W is the cheapest of them.
The ARQ Dock 2.0 by 2040 Design Studio is an aluminium modular nesting dock for smartphones and tablets, with or without cases. Its docks group together for a tidier look, though the bundled cables stay rather messy.
My third and final Aukey product is the Aukey 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub, selling for US$49.99 on Amazon. Its aluminium build matches a Mac, measuring 183mm and weighing 180g. Being USB 3.0, it supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps.
Did you know Acronis was founded in Singapore in 2002, moving its HQ back here last year? Started by Serguei Beloussov, Ilya Zubarev, and Max Tsyplyaev as a unit within SWsoft, it was spun off in 2003.
The new Xiaomi Mi 5,000mAh Power Bank replaces the short-lived 5,200mAh model, going on sale in Singapore for the first time on 13th February 2015. Timed for Lunar New Year, it was an open sale you could buy anytime.
The second product I ordered from Aukey is the Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger, selling for US$16.99 on Amazon. I haven't seen anything like it from Anker, it's the most powerful car charger I've come across.
I'd often seen Aukey on Gizmodo's Deals, a promising alternative to Anker that likely shares the same OEMs, judging by the design. So when Aukey asked me to review their products, I accepted, only needing to cover shipping from HopShopGo.
About ten months on from v4.2, lesterchan.net v4.3 brings mostly cosmetic and backend changes. The biggest addition is Roost's web push notifications: visit the site more than twice on Safari and you'll get an opt-in prompt.
The Creative Sound Blaster Jam headphones, announced on 22nd January 2015, are a Creative Online Store exclusive at S$69. This lightweight 83g Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headset streams music, movies, and games from your smartphone, and includes built-in NFC.
Xiaomi's Mi Pad goes on sale in Singapore on 10th February 2015 at noon for S$299. Xiaomi didn't state quantities this time, suggesting modest demand. Only the 16GB white is offered here, whereas China gets 16GB or 64GB.
I'd long wanted a Herschel Supply backpack but never had the impulse, already owning plenty of bags. The urge finally struck while shopping along Orchard Road with a secondary school friend visiting Singapore, so I picked up the Settlement Backpack.
The GoPro 3-Way retails for S$100 in Singapore, but like the GoPro Jaws and The Handler, I bought it from Amazon for US$69.99. It's only about S$5 cheaper, yet still qualifies for AmazonGlobal Saver free shipping. It's my favourite mount.
The GoPro The Handler (Floating Hand Grip) retails for S$50 in Singapore, but like the GoPro Jaws, I bought it from Amazon for US$25.49 instead, around S$15 cheaper, and it also qualifies for AmazonGlobal Saver free shipping to Singapore.
The GoPro Jaws (Flex Clamp) retails for S$75 in Singapore and includes both the Flex Clamp and the Adjustable Neck, the Gooseneck alone costing S$35. I bought it from Amazon for US$39.99 instead, about S$20 cheaper, with AmazonGlobal Saver shipping.
The Starbucks Singapore alice + olivia Design Collection launched on 31st January 2015 at Starbucks ION Orchard. Limited to 88 sets, each contains a Starbucks card preloaded with S$20, a tote bag, and a ceramic mug, sold only for S$128.
The NudeAudio Move S came free with my purchase of the NudeAudio Move M. Its official US price is US$49.99, while in Singapore it retails for S$59. NudeAudio products here are distributed by Digital Hub, a subsidiary of Ban Leong.
My friend Benjamin Eng backed the NudeAudio Super M on Kickstarter. As a thank-you, NudeAudio offered backers a free Move S when buying the Move M. Benjamin flagged the deal last October, so I asked him to grab one.
The GoPro HERO4 Black Edition has no built-in touch display, so you'll want the LCD Touch BacPac for S$120. I bought mine, alongside the GoPro Tripod Mounts, at Click! by Max Photo in Funan. It's great for framing shots.
Unlike the Sony HDR-AS20, GoPro doesn't use a standard tripod mount, so to attach it to a tripod you need the GoPro Tripod Mounts, retailing for S$20. I got mine from Click! by Max Photo at Funan DigitalLife Mall.