Cases, docks, stands, and bags for phones, tablets, and laptops, with plenty of magnetic accessories.
The Lululook Magnetic iPad Stand mounts via the iPad's internal magnets, so it isn't compatible with every model. It fits all iPad Pro 11-inch and the 12.9-inch from 3rd gen onward, retailing at US$54.99 with free shipping.
The Targus 15-inch Newport Backpack retails for S$199, part of the refreshed Newport Collection announced in May 2021 alongside totes, sleeves, and pouches. The bag is made from water-repellent twill nylon and weighs a manageable amount.
The AirPods Max's anodised aluminium cups scratch easily, and once marked they're hard to unsee. So I grabbed an OEM silicone cover from Shopee for S$3.19. It fits well and comes in five colours.
I bought this OEM Portable Laptop Stand from Lazada for S$14.50 during the 4/4 sale. It comes in two variants: a cheaper plastic P1 Pro and the aluminium N3, each in three colours.
The Smart Case bundled with the AirPods Max barely protects the headphones, so I sought a proper carrying case. I picked the cheapest well-rated OEM option on Shopee, a hard EVA shell case for S$15.19 that fits perfectly.
The HOCE MagSafe Charger Holder is a no-frills aluminium stand for Apple's MagSafe Charger, retailing on Lazada for S$17.49. Available in black or silver, it holds the charger securely with no moving parts.
The Ugreen NVMe M.2 SSD USB-C Case comes in two variants on Lazada: S$31 with both USB-C and USB-A cables, or S$28.90 with just USB-C. Its space-grey aluminium enclosure feels solid, and setup is tool-free.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe retails for S$75, S$16 more than last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max case. The EPP price is S$67.41. DHL was efficient, delivering mine two days later.
The Ugreen Mobile Phone Stand Holder retails for S$12.25, dropping to S$9.90 in flash sales, in black or white. The pole is aluminium alloy with mostly plastic elsewhere, and an aluminium insert in the base adds steadying weight.
Targus also sent me the Cypress EcoSmart 15.6-inch Slim Backpack, retailing for S$119 in Black and Navy. Made from 20 recycled PET bottles, it has three external pockets, including expandable side pockets.
Targus's Cypress EcoSmart is the brand's third EcoSmart laptop-bag collection since 2009, launched in April 2020. Made from GRS-certified recycled materials, each bag notes how many PET bottles it reused. This review covers the 11-12-inch sleeve.
I wanted an AirPods Pro case for under S$10, and found Veticore on Lazada specialising in them. Oddly the plain clear case cost more than printed ones, so I picked the off-white print version for S$4.79.
The Gaston Luga Splash is my second backpack from the Stockholm-based Swedish brand, after the Praper. Known for Scandinavian minimalism with a touch of elegance, the Splash launched in June 2020 and retails for S$149.
Thanks to the Peak Design Facebook group, I caught a 24-hour B&H Deal Zone sale on the Everyday Sling (5L) in February 2020. Only Black and Ash were available, open-box, but mine arrived like new with full warranty.
I picked up a silicone case for my Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds from Lazada for S$5.43, choosing black from five colours. It's a 1.5mm two-piece cover for the charging case and comes with a black carabiner.
The Wandrd DUO Daypack began as a Kickstarter in mid-2019, raising over US$655,000 from 3,574 backers. Having come across Wandrd while researching backpacks, I backed the new pack, pledging at the Super Early Bird tier.
For the first time, Apple offers an official clear case for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, following its XR debut. Retailing for S$59, its back is sturdy, optically clear polycarbonate.
After Li Xiang dropped my Flosku walnut Apple TV Remote case and cracked it, I switched to a TPU case that won't break when dropped. I got the Clear TPU Case from Lazada for S$7.
I picked up the Ugreen Silicone Case for Apple AirPods from Lazada during the mid-year sale for S$4.15. The silicone case comes in red, black, and dark blue, with a carabiner; I chose black.
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack came from a Kickstarter that raised over US$6.5 million. It comes in 20L and 30L, the 20L retailing for US$259.95 in four colours: Black, Charcoal, Ash, and Tan. I chose Charcoal.
The Peak Design Field Pouch retails for US$39.95, shipped from Hong Kong. It comes in four colours, and I picked Charcoal as the flagship shade, finding Black too dull and Ash and Tan prone to dirt.
Peak Design offers three camera straps, differing by width: Slide for DSLRs, Slide Lite for smaller and mirrorless cameras, and Leash, the slimmest, for compact cameras. All come in Black and Ash; the Leash is the most affordable.