Cases, docks, stands, and bags for phones, tablets, and laptops, with plenty of magnetic accessories.
I bought the Spigen Huawei P30 Pro Liquid Crystal Case from Lazada for S$20.90. Made in Korea, this TPU case is lightweight, flexible, and shock-absorbent, adding 4mm of thickness with raised edges to protect the screen and lens.
The Pixel 3a/3a XL Fabric Case is Google's only official case, sold from the Google Store for S$60. It comes in three colours, Carbon, Fog, and Seascape; for my review unit, Google sent the Fog.
I regretted skipping the Peak Design Tech Pouch on Kickstarter in 2018, when it cost US$48. It now sells for US$59.95 on Amazon plus shipping, while the Singapore retail price is around S$99.
Apple offers two official polyurethane cases for the 3rd-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro: the Smart Keyboard Folio at S$299 and the Smart Folio at S$149. I skipped the keyboard folio for the Charcoal Grey Smart Folio.
OtterBox Symmetry cases are ultra-slim, one-piece designs that protect while doubling as colourful fashion statements. The iPhone XS Max line has 15 designs priced from S$59 to S$89. I have the Aspen Gleam, which retails for S$79.
The Apple iPhone XS Max Silicone Case retails for S$59, the same price as the 8 Plus and 7 Plus silicone cases. It comes in nine colours, from Nectarine to Pink Sand; I chose Midnight Blue.
OtterBox was among the first to launch iPhone XS/XS Max cases in Singapore, distributed by Maclink. It offers five case series, each design subjected to at least 24 tests for drops, bumps, scratches, and dings before release.
The CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock, announced July 2018, comes from a maker known for the Thunderbolt Station 3. It has DisplayPort and HDMI variants; beyond the display connector, the HDMI version adds an extra port.
I bought the Chrome MXD Notch All Black Sling Bag at Chrome's Tokyo Bay store for about S$131, or S$121 with the tourist tax refund. It features two compartments and two front pockets.
Oddly, the official Huawei P20 Pro Silicone Case sells for S$28 on Lazada but S$38 at the Huawei Concept Store in 313@Somerset, even though both are run by the same operator, Jim and Rich Trading.
The Adidas 3D Gym Sack and 3D Roll Top Backpack look like Issey Miyake designs, but it's not a collaboration. Both are sold in Adidas Originals stores in Japan, the Roll Top Backpack retailing around S$129.
This year Apple offers three official iPhone X cases: Silicone, Leather, and the new Folio. After a good experience with the iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case, I stuck with the Silicone in black. It retails for S$58.
During Timbuk2's end-of-season sale of up to 50% off, I bought the Showdown Laptop Backpack for US$44, while Li Xiang grabbed the Tuck Pack and Heist Briefcase. The promo code PLUS15 knocked a further 15% off select items.
The Monocozzi LUCID Plus Folio retails for S$69.90 in Charcoal, Coral, or Blue. A shock-resistant detachable folio case for the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, it has a removable cover, so you can use the folio with or without it.
The Just Mobile MTable retails for S$119.90, a multi-purpose desktop stand crafted from a single block of aluminium to match your Mac. As a laptop stand it raises your display to eye level, freeing space for a keyboard and mouse.
The Just Mobile Xtand Pro retails for S$139.90. Crafted from solid aluminium to match your MacBook, it comes with two tubular supports: the shorter for the laptop's own keyboard, the taller for an external keyboard and mouse.
During a Munich trip for the Huawei Mate 9 launch, Senatus founder Kien Lee recommended the Pacsafe Venturesafe 325 GII Anti-Theft Cross Body Pack. I wasn't bag-shopping then, using my Crumpler sling, but sling bags can get cumbersome.
While gadget shopping in Sapporo, I picked up the Elecom iPad Pro 10.5-inch Clear Back Cover at Yodobashi for around JP¥3,110. Spending over JP¥5,000 made it tax-free, and paying by VISA added another 5% off the final price.
The Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch Smart Cover comes in leather at S$98 or polyurethane at S$68. The leather has four colours and the polyurethane seven. I preferred the cheaper polyurethane, choosing Charcoal Grey for my iPad Pro.
The Adidas Originals x PORTER 2 Way Waist/Shoulder Bag retails for S$259 at Dover Street Market Singapore, S$10 more than the matching NMD C1 shoes. My brother bought me both, and this is my second waist bag.
Gaston Luga is a Swedish backpack maker from Stockholm, founded by Carl Sundqvist on a vision of Scandinavian minimalism with elegance. It offers two men's lines, Classic at S$319 and Praper at S$349. This review covers the Praper backpack.
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone is exclusive to Apple Stores and authorised resellers, retailing for S$194. It comes in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black, though it's pricey for a dock.