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.
The Andino selfieNANO is a Bluetooth 3.0 remote shutter for selfie lovers, working with both iOS and Android. Li Xiang and I bought it for fun at EpiLife in 313@Somerset for S$12.90, and I'm impressed by its packaging and build.
The Moshi iVisor Glass Screen Protector retails for S$56.90 for the iPhone 6 Plus and S$49.90 for the iPhone 6. Not fully transparent, it comes in black for Space Grey iPhones and white for Silver and Gold, measuring 0.3mm thin.
The Logitech AnyAngle for iPad Air 2 is a protective case with an integrated hidden hinge that holds your iPad at any angle within 50 degrees. Its durable, water-repellent materials guard against bumps, scratches, and spills, though it's heavy.
The Legion Meter is a USB multimeter with an integrated OLED display, designed to accelerate your smartphone or tablet's charging by up to 92%. A multimeter combines several measurement functions in one unit, typically measuring voltage, current, and resistance.
The LG G Watch R has been available in Singapore since 15th November 2014 for S$398. It runs a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.3-inch P-OLED display, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, and a 410mAh battery, on Android Wear.
Funko Pop! Dancing Groot, from Guardians of the Galaxy, is now available in Singapore at all Simply Toys stores for S$18.90. You'll find Simply Toys outlets at VivoCity, Bugis Junction, Plaza Singapura, and other malls across the island.
The Moshi iGlaze Armour for iPhone 6 Plus retails for S$59.90 in three colours, Satin Gold, Jet Silver, and Gunmetal Grey, each matching an iPhone finish. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours for S$5 less, at S$54.90.
The TYLT Syncable-Duo is a 2-in-1, tangle-free flat cable with both Lightning and Micro USB connectors, similar in concept to the Innergie MagiCable Duo and Ozaki O!tool Combo. The 1m version retails for S$39 in Black, Blue, Red, and Green.
The Magnat Carrier Bag holds the Magnat Board plus pockets for other gadgets and a 13-inch laptop. Weighing about 800g, it comes in seven two-tone colours and retails for US$79.90, including two Magnat stickers for you to personalise it.
The Linksys E8350 AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router launched on 7th November 2014 at a recommended S$399, exclusive to Challenger and online. It's the second Linksys router priced at S$399 after the WRT1900AC, and I think that's too high.
The Moshi Overture for iPhone 6 Plus is a folio-style wallet case retailing for S$59.90 in three colours, Brushed Titanium, Sahara Beige, and Steel Black, each matching an iPhone. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours cheaper at S$54.90.
Xiaomi's Mi Band finally arrives in Singapore on 16th December 2014 for S$19.99. The fitness band tracks your activity and monitors your sleep, much like the Fitbit Flex. 10,000 units go on sale in flash sales at noon and 8pm.
Not many have heard of TYLT, myself included, though I recognised its boldly coloured, nicely designed packaging before placing the name. I still can't work out what TYLT stands for, as their about page doesn't say.
The Magnat Board, as the name implies, is a magnet board for neatly organising the magnetic items in your bag. It's similar to the Cocoon Grid-It but uses magnets. Weighing 500g, it comes in six colours and retails for US$53.90.
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless, WD's first wireless storage drive, launched in Singapore on 29th October 2014. It comes in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB, though only the 1TB and 2TB are sold here, at S$299 and S$399 respectively.
The Creative Sound Blaster Roar carry-bag retails for S$19, exclusive to Creative Stores. I got mine free with the Sound Blaster Roar I bought at Sitex 2014. I'm not impressed with its quality, as the fabric mesh shed loose threads.
After reviewing the X-mini CLEAR and consulting my audiophile blogger friend Renhao, we agreed it wasn't worth S$299. So I sought another portable speaker for my dad, and Renhao recommended the Creative Sound Blaster Roar, a well-reviewed, value pick.
I'd long wanted the thecoopidea 10.6A Power Block but lacked the impulse to buy. The Coop Idea was co-founded by two friends who grew up in New Zealand. Its RRP is S$99, though MobyShop sells it for S$79.90.
Singapore's first LEGO Certified Store opened on 29th November 2014 at Suntec City Mall, officiated by Berit Basse, Denmark's Ambassador to Singapore. It's managed by Bricks World, the country's oldest, since 2003, and largest specialist LEGO retailer, spanning two units.
Tool Pen is a smart, versatile multi-tool that feels like holding a sleek pen, with a unique Pop-A-Point design for swapping bits. I backed it on Kickstarter in July 2014, and it funded, raising US$274,794 against a US$7,000 goal.
You may not have heard of GRAMAS, a luxury accessories maker from Japan specialising in iPhone leather cases and glass protectors. The name stands for Generous RAw MAterial Stuff, and Singapore is the first country outside Japan to carry GRAMAS.
Cadbury Glow is positioned as a premium chocolate gift, akin to Ferrero Rocher. Each praline is crafted in Europe, with a milk chocolate outer layer and a dark chocolate filling. Its inspiration came from the glow moment of happiness.