Choetech 5 Coils Dual Fast Wireless Charging Pad
The Choetech 5 Coils Dual Fast Wireless Charging Pad retails for S$39.90. It's the upgraded version of the Dual 5W pad I've used reliably in the office, so I got this faster one for home.
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Sponsored and seeded products I was sent to review, disclosed as such, mostly chargers, cases, and other accessories.
igloohome Smart PadLock Review
igloohome seemingly granted my exact request: two years ago, reviewing their Smart Lock, I wished for a smart padlock for my main gate. The igloohome Smart PadLock came from an Indiegogo campaign funded in November 2018.
Sudio Tolv Wireless Earbuds
The Sudio Tolv wireless earbuds retail for S$189 with free DHL shipping, or S$160.65 using the code lesterchantolv. An upgrade of last June's Sudio Niva, the Tolv steps Bluetooth up from 4.2 to 5.0.
ErgoTune – Ergonomic Chair With Lumbar Support
After the AmpDesk standing desk and Freedom monitor arm, ErgoEdge returns with an ergonomic chair. The ErgoTune offers lumbar support. This reviews the original 2019 ErgoTune, later succeeded by the Supreme models.
Atmotube Pro Review
The Atmotube Pro is a portable air quality tracker, the company's fourth product. Pre-orders opened in February 2019 at US$131, shipping that April, with a US$189 retail price thereafter. It's now on Amazon.sg for S$215.
Humixx 4-in-1 USB-C Hub
The Humixx 4-in-1 USB-C Hub offers two USB-A 3.0 ports, a 4K 30Hz HDMI port, and a USB-C Power Delivery passthrough. Housed in anodised aluminium and retailing for US$34.99 on Amazon, it's spec-similar to the HyperDrive 4K HDMI hub.
Innergie 60C USB-C Laptop Adapter
The Innergie 60C USB-C laptop adapter, after a Kickstarter raising US$312,227, is now on sale on Amazon. As a backer I received mine months earlier, but Innergie kindly sent the retail-packaged version too.
Synology Mesh Router MR2200ac Review
The Synology Mesh Router MR2200ac launched in Singapore at S$199, with stock initially constrained. It can run as a standalone router covering about 185 square metres, or you can add more units to form a mesh network.
Yubico’s YubiKeys Series 5 Is Now Available in Singapore
Yubico's YubiKeys are now officially available in Singapore, with the company hiring a regional manager and setting up distribution via DT Asia. A YubiKey is a hardware security key offering two-factor and passwordless authentication; Yubico itself is Swedish-American.
Bowers & Wilkins PX Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
The Bowers & Wilkins PX Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones retail for S$589, in Space Grey and Soft Gold. They offer active noise cancellation using six microphones, four for ANC and two for calls.
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (S)
Cambridge Audio is a British high-end audio maker founded in 1968 by tech graduates in Cambridge, England. The Yoyo is its entry into Bluetooth speakers, available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes. This review covers the Yoyo (S).
Klipsch R5 Wireless Earphones
The Klipsch R5 is the brand's third wireless earphones, after the R6 and X12. Launched in Singapore on 10th October 2018, it retails for S$199 on the TC Acoustic Online Store, with a one-year warranty.
Choetech USB-C Dual 5W Wireless Charging Pad
The Choetech USB-C Dual 5W Wireless Charging Pad combines two 5W wireless chargers in one unit, powered by a single USB-C port. It measures 220x90x14mm, weighs 150g, and has anti-slip silicone on both surfaces.
OtterBox Symmetry For iPhone XS Max Giveaway
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.
Funxim X8 – Qi Wireless Charging Pad For iPhone And Apple Watch
The Funxim X8 is a 10W Qi charging pad that charges your iPhone or Android phone alongside your Apple Watch. It began on Kickstarter in November 2017, raising US$448,097, and shipped from January 2018.
Belkin Boost Up Bold 10W Wireless Charging Pad
The Belkin Boost Up Bold 10W Wireless Charging Pad, announced in January 2018, reached Singapore in September 2018 at S$99. This Qi pad charges at 5W, 7.5W, 9W, or 10W; iPhones charge at 7.5W.
Belkin Universal Cable With Micro-USB, USB-C And Lightning Connectors
The Belkin Universal Cable has a base Micro-USB connector plus two snap-on adapters, Micro-USB to Lightning and to USB-C, each with a cable clip for tidy storage. The 1.2m cable comes only in black.
CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock (DisplayPort)
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.
Belkin Pocket Power 10K Power Bank
Belkin makes power banks too, under its Pocket Power series in 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000mAh, each in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black. The 5K is S$55, the 10K S$85, and the 15K S$115. This review covers the 10,000mAh model.
Belkin 3.5mm Audio Cable With Lightning Connector
The Belkin 3.5mm Audio Cable with Lightning Connector lets you connect an iPhone to any 3.5mm audio system without Bluetooth. MFi-certified, its DAC outputs high-resolution audio up to 48kHz/24-bit. It comes in black and white, in two lengths.
Lululook’s OULUOQI Replica Link Bracelet For Apple Watch
The original Apple Watch Link Bracelet is absurdly expensive, S$668 in Silver and S$798 in Space Black. After spotting a Reddit thread about a replica, I kept it in view, and Lulu Look eventually offered the OULUOQI replica.
Linksys Velop (Dual-Band) Review
A key gripe with the Linksys Velop (Tri-Band) was its price, S$349 to S$749 across packs. The Linksys Velop (Dual-Band), launched 28th July 2018, solves that by being roughly half the price, making mesh Wi-Fi far more wallet-friendly.