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Singapore’s First Apple Store Opening Next Year?

Apple might be opening the first Apple Store in Singapore next year at Knightsbridge (Orchard Road) according to an email sent to Pure Fitness Knightsbridge’s Patrons.

The Pure Group would like to confirm that we will be closing our Pure Fitness Knightsbridge location at the end of business on 15th December 2015.

Pure Fitness Knightsbridge's Patron Email
Pure Fitness Knightsbridge’s Patron Email

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UI Stencils – Pixel Ruler

I bought the Pixel Ruler from UI Stencils for US$29 (S$41) and shipping to Singapore is an additional US$14.60 (S$21) via USPS First-Class Package International Service.

The Pixel Ruler is a good tool to have for responsive screen size sketching. It is a heavy-duty gauge stainless steel ruler with pixel increments. There are markers on the ruler for mobile, tablet and widescreen (laptop) sizes.

UI Stencils - Pixel Ruler - Contents
UI Stencils – Pixel Ruler – Contents

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Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones

The Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones were launched in Singapore last month on the 20th September 2015 for S$199.

This is the latest Reference headphones to be added to Klipsch Reference Headphones lineup. The first being the Klipsch Reference R6/R6i In-Ear Headphones which I got it last year.

Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones - With Pouch
Klipsch Reference R6i On-Ear Headphones – With Pouch

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Google Chromecast (2015)

The original Chromecast was released on 24th July 2013 and has since sold over 20 million units. 2 years later, Google finally unveiled an updated Chromecast and announced it during a special event that was held on 29th September 2015.

You can call it Chromecast 2 or Chromecast (2015). I would prefer Chromecast (2015) since the product name is still called Chromecast and Google uses the slug “chromecast_2015” in its store URL to buy the Chromecast.

Chromecast (2015) - Top
Chromecast (2015) – Top

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Logitech Harmony Home Control

I love the concept of Logitech Harmony Home Control, but unfortunately, it is not available for sale in Singapore and you have to get it from Amazon.

I noticed that Amazon was having a Gold Box deal on the 8th September 2015 for the Logitech Harmony Home Control. It’s usual price is US$149.99 (S$215) but for the Gold Box deal, it is only US$99.99 (S$144) with free shipping to Singapore using AmazonGlobal Saver Shipping if your purchases are above US$125.

Logitech Harmony Home Control - Box Front
Logitech Harmony Home Control – Box Front

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LaMetric Time – Customizable Smart Ticker

LaMetric Time was launched on Kickstarter on 17th June 2014. It got successfully funded on 1st August 2014 after raising US$370,001 out of their initial goal of US$69,000 from 2,215 backers.

I was one of their super early bird backer. I pledged US$119 (S$168) for the LaMetric Time itself and shipping to Singapore is additional US$25 (S$36).

LaMetric Time - Box Front
LaMetric Time – Box Front

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Belkin Road Rockstar: 4-Port 36W/7.2A Passenger Car Charger

I didn’t know that besides my Aukey 48W 9.6A 4-Port Car Charger, Belkin also has a 4-Port car charger, the Belkin Road Rockstar.

The Belkin Road Rockstar is available at all 34 outlets of Challenger and Lazada at a recommended retail price of S$79.

Belkin Road Rockstar - Box Front
Belkin Road Rockstar – Box Front

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Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Review

The Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router or Linksys EA8500 Router in short was released on 4th August 2015 exclusively at Challenger and is now available in most electronics stores. The recommended retail price of the Linksys EA8500 is S$399.

Despite having a model number of EA8500, it is not exactly a lower end model when compared to the Linksys EA9200 Router. The Linksys EA9200 is a AC3200 router and hence it is capable of speeds up to 3,200Mbps while the EA8500 is an AC2600 router capable of speeds up to 2,530Mbps. But let’s be honest here, even in the perfect case environment, we will not be able to get up to the theoretical speed.

Linksys EA8500 - Box Front
Linksys EA8500 – Box Front

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