Chef Sleeve For iPad
I was sent the Chef Sleeve for iPad to review, all the way from the US. It's essentially a transparent plastic bag you slip your iPad into while cooking or baking, keeping it free of grease and flour.
Case, Dock & Bag
Cases, docks, stands, and bags for phones, tablets, and laptops, with plenty of magnetic accessories.
Crumpler Sleeve – The Fug (13 Inch MacBook Air)
I bought Crumpler's The Fug in Black, a slim neoprene sleeve for my 13-inch MacBook Air, from the Paragon Crumpler store for S$55, or S$49.50 with a 10% CitiBank discount. I'd weighed against SwitchEasy's Thins but went with the Fug.
Fabrix Case For Google Nexus
I ordered the Black Suite Fabrix Case for my Google Nexus. As they don't stock that size, it was custom-made, costing US$26.90 plus US$3 registered mail within Singapore. I returned to Fabrix after their Fifth October case impressed me.
Timbuk2 Shagg Bag
I bought my first Timbuk2 bag in Singapore, the Shagg Bag 2012, at Orchard Cineleisure for S$35. It's an accessory pouch that clips onto the straps of a Timbuk2 bag, holding an iPhone, earphones, keys, or coins.
Crumpler Bag – Dry Red No. 3
I bought the Crumpler Dry Red No. 3 from Crumpler at ION Orchard. It retails for S$299, or S$269.10 with the 10% American Express discount. It's carry-on cabin luggage that fits the overhead cabin exactly.
Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011
I got my Timbuk2 bags in San Francisco last December. A reader wrote in with a few questions about the Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011, so rather than reply by email, I'm sharing. I bought the gunmetal/blue/black Q Backpack for US$99.
Timbuk2 Bags
I visited the official Timbuk2 retail store in San Francisco, at 506 Hayes Street, where the staff were friendly and the service excellent. I picked up four bags, the Command Messenger, Q Backpack 2011, and two Hidden Messengers, spending US$279.
Crumpler Pouch – Haven (M)
I got another Crumpler pouch for my US trip next Sunday, the Crumpler Haven (M). This limited edition print retails for S$79, with no 10% discount since it's limited. I bought it to hold my Canon 50D with 18-200mm lens.
Crumpler Bag – Dry Red No. 2
I'd seen the Crumpler Dry Red No. 2 a few months back, but it was out of stock island-wide. When stock returned last week, I went straight down. VivoCity had no fresh piece, so they reserved one at Raffles City.
Bluelounge Milo
The Bluelounge Milo is a mobile phone stand with a clever twist, a micro-suction area that lets you place your phone at any angle. Rest an iPhone vertically and it leans against the back; horizontally, the suction holds it.
Fabrix Fifth October iPhone Case
Fabrix launched the Fifth October iPhone case as a tribute to Steve Jobs, who passed away on 5th October 2011. It costs US$10, plus US$3 registered mail within Singapore. I ordered on 18th October and received it on the 24th.
Case-Mate Waddler Penguin Case (Black) For iPhone 4/4S
I bought the Case-Mate Waddler Penguin Case (Black) for iPhone 4/4S from Amazon as Li Xiang's birthday present. She loves penguins, and this was the only penguin iPhone case I could find. It cost US$24.99 plus US$7 shipping to Singapore.
TuneWear Eggshell iPad 2
Three months ago, PayPal Singapore made a clever video about my SwitchEasy CoverBuddy for iPad 2 purchase. It was a huge effort, with a different video for each of 20 bloggers, so kudos to the team. Now, the TuneWear Eggshell.
Bluelounge MiniDock
I ordered the Bluelounge MiniDock (UK variant) from bluelounge.com for US$19.95, my first purchase through the site since it isn't sold in Singapore yet. Shipping cost about US$4.15 via USPS First Class, the cheapest option, though delivered by normal mail.
Bluelounge SpaceStation
I got the Bluelounge SpaceStation from the Design Museum Shop at Red Dot Traffic for S$127.35. I haven't seen it sold anywhere else yet, but I'll update this post if I do. For now, it completes my Bluelounge collection.
Bluelounge The Sanctuary
I bought the Bluelounge The Sanctuary from EpiCentre at ION Orchard for S$189, or S$170.10 with a 10% member's discount. I first saw it back in December 2009 at city'super in Hong Kong, in the Dark Wood finish.
Cocoon Grid-It
Cocoon makes an interesting product I'd call a bag organiser for gadgets, the Grid-It. It comes in various sizes and colours to suit different bags and devices, with prices from US$10 to US$50. It's a patent-pending object retention system.
Simplism DockCarabiner Neo For iPhone
I'd wanted the Simplism DockCarabiner Neo for iPhone at PC Show 2011, but the black sold out on day two, with no restock by day three. It was only S$13.20 at EpiCentre, and I've since checked several branches.
Crumpler Bag – Dederang Heist
After passing my MacBook Pro 15-inch to my brother, I use my work MacBook Pro 15-inch as my laptop, carrying it between office and home. My Fabrix sleeve needed a hand to carry, so I bought the Crumpler Dederang Heist.
SwitchEasy CoverBuddy
I was searching for a case to protect the back of my iPad 2 that also works with Apple's Smart Cover. A MacRumors thread, 'Smart Cover Compatible Cases List', proved handy, and I settled on the SwitchEasy CoverBuddy.
Bluelounge Refresh
As a huge Bluelounge fan, the Refresh was the first I came across, at EpiCentre in ION Orchard. Only pink was available then, so I got the Konnext SynCharger instead. Five months on, the black returned to EpiCentre.
Bluelounge Nest
I got the Bluelounge Nest for S$19.90, or S$17.91 with member's price, from Challenger. It seems Challenger, or the agent, only brought in the black and white variants, as I couldn't find the other colours there, though EpiCentre had them.