Crumpler Bag – Milonas
Li Xiang gave me the Crumpler Bag - Milonas (S$45) for Valentine's Day. I love bags, so a Crumpler or Timbuk2 never disappoints. The Milonas fits any generation of iPad in its main slot, plus a Bluetooth keyboard.
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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.
SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive, announced last month, is SanDisk's first dual USB drive, with 16GB at S$20, 32GB at S$35, and 64GB at S$60. It's aimed at Android phone and tablet users wanting to move photos and videos.
Simple Wallet
Simple Wallet was a Kickstarter project funded last March, raising US$19,587 against a US$10,000 goal. Its sequel, Simple Wallet 2.0, did even better, pulling in US$80,369. I received mine thanks to @DaryoushFar, the founder and CEO, and the quality excellent.
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover For iPad Air Review
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Air retails for S$139 on the Apple Online Store, in Black or White. Despite its smaller size, it keeps full-size keys for comfortable, easy typing, and includes a built-in stand.
Microsoft Surface 2 In Singapore
The Microsoft Surface 2 goes on sale in Singapore from 13th March 2014 at authorised retailers like Challenger, Harvey Norman, and Newstead. Accessories include the Touch Cover 2, Type Cover 2, and Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition.
Fitbit Flex Giveaway
Thanks to Fitbit, I'm giving away one Fitbit Flex, worth S$129, to a lucky winner. If you'd like to know more, do check out my Fitbit Review. To enter, follow @gamerz and tweet why you want the Fitbit Flex.
SingTel Launches Discounted Data-bundled Plans For Seniors
SingTel has launched discounted data-bundle plans for seniors aged 55 and above, cutting 20% off its SuperLite and Lite plans. My dad is on the Lite plan, but his line is registered under my name, so he doesn't qualify.
Need For Speed Movie
I caught Need for Speed before it officially opens in Singapore on 13th March 2014, distributed locally by Buena Vista International. An adaptation of Electronic Arts' racing game, it stars Aaron Paul, the two-time Emmy winner from Breaking Bad.
Lenovo at Mobile World Congress 2014
Derrick Koh, Lenovo's Head of Communications for Asia Pacific, messaged me on Facebook to invite me to the Lenovo booth media tour at MWC 2014. I dropped by with Jason Goh and previewed new phones like S860, S850, and S660.
With Nokia Connects at Mobile World Congress 2014 – Part 3
On Tuesday, 25th February 2014, the day began with breakfast and a 30-minute talk by Nokia Entertainment Evangelist Dean Patrick on Nokia Mix Radio. At MWC, we joined two blogger sessions with Dirk Didascalou, SVP of Mobile Phones R&D.
With Nokia Connects at Mobile World Congress 2014 – Part 2
On Monday, 24th February 2014, we woke at 6am to reach the venue by 7.30 for good seats, ahead of the 8am press conference. Nokia announced just five new low-end devices: the Nokia X, X+, XL, 220, and Asha 230.
With Nokia Connects at Mobile World Congress 2014 – Part 1
Thanks to Nokia Connects for inviting me to Mobile World Congress 2014, my third event with them, after Nokia World 2011 in London and MWC 2012 in Barcelona. This year's itinerary was a day shorter, but I found it worthwhile.
Moshi VersaCover Origami Case For iPad Air
The Moshi VersaCover Origami Case for iPad Air launched in December 2013 for S$89, in four colours, Denim Blue, Velvet Grey, Sakura Pink, and Aloe Green. At about 150g, it's 10g heavier than Apple's iPad Air Smart Case.
WD My Cloud
The WD My Cloud lets you store files and media on your personal cloud rather than relying on third-party services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. The 2TB sells for S$239, the 3TB for S$289, and the 4TB for S$399.
Nokia 220 & Nokia Asha 230
Alongside its three Android phones, the Nokia X, X+, and XL, Nokia also announced the Nokia 220 and Asha 230. Both come in single or dual-SIM versions, and the Nokia 220 retails for €29, roughly S$51, running an ODM OS.
Nokia First Android Phones: Nokia X, Nokia X+ & Nokia XL
Nokia has launched its first family of Android phones, sort of, at MWC 2014. I say 'sort of' because the Nokia X family lacks Google Play services, swapping them for Microsoft's, and the Nokia X slots between Asha and Lumia.
Xiaomi’s Redmi & Mi 3 In Singapore
Xiaomi launches the Redmi in Singapore on 21st February 2014 at noon for S$169 without contract. Known as Hongmi, or Red Rice, in China. An Accessories Pack bundles a spare battery, charger, screen protector, and case for S$28.
Ozaki O!tool Combo Cable – Charge & Sync For Lighting & Micro-USB Devices
The Ozaki O!tool Combo Cable is a charge-and-sync cable for Lightning and micro-USB devices, much like the Innergie Magic Cable Duo. It retails for S$39, measures one metre, weighs 35g, and comes in black or white, at a reasonable price.
Moshi iVisor Glass Screen Protector For iPhone 5/5s
The Moshi iVisor Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5s, at S$48.90, is a slightly cheaper alternative to the Spigen GLAS.tR Nano Slim. Weighing just 10g, it's bubble-proof, shock-proof, and scratch-resistant. I applied it to my iPhone 5.
Thermodo – Thermometer For Mobile Devices
Thermodo is a tiny electrical thermometer that measures the temperature right where you are, working with your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Windows Phone support never came, as the US$400,000 stretch goal for a WP app went unmet.
LEGO Custom Minifigures by minifiglabs.com
I received my custom LEGO Minifigures from Minifiglabs.com, a service run by Singaporean company Fish & Toast that lets you create personalised, printed LEGO Minifigures. I was given the Cool Denim Couple Set, two custom Minifigs printed with our names.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 – 7″ Rugged Windows 8 Tablet
Last month, Panasonic introduced the Toughpad FZ-M1, a 7-inch rugged Windows 8.1 Pro tablet powered by an Intel Core i5 vPro. It survives drops up to 150cm and is IP65-rated for water and dust, starting from S$2,600 in March 2014.