HDFury 4K Arcana 18Gbps
I'd never heard of the HDFury 4K Arcana until I searched for a way to get Dolby Atmos on older TVs lacking eARC. This 18Gbps device bridges that gap, delivering eARC audio.
Media Player & Television
TVs, streaming boxes, and HDMI gear for the living room.
Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation)
Apple refreshed its set-top box at the 21st April 2021 event, keeping the Apple TV 4K name as the 2nd Generation. Given Apple TV's long product cycles, it's worth buying at launch.
PRISM+ Q55 TV Review
PRISM+ followed its E series with the new Q Series Android TVs, becoming the first Singaporean company to earn Android TV certification, likely riding on Skyworth as OEM. This review covers the 55-inch PRISM+ Q55.
Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4S 55
My S$2,749 Samsung TV's panel failed twice, the second time out of warranty. Refusing to spend over S$1,000 on a television again, I replaced it with the budget Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4S 55.
Projector Tray For Tripod Mount
Rather than buy a pricier projector stand for my LUMOS Auro, I got an OEM projector tray for my existing tripod. Bought on Lazada for S$14.87, it includes a steel tray, non-slip pad, and screw.
LUMOS Auro Home Projector Review
Lumos is a home-grown Singaporean company making affordable home-cinema projectors. Its first product, the LUMOS Auro, comes in regular and smart variants, the regular lacking Android, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, so it needs an external media player.
Universal TV Tabletop Stand
I bought a Samsung 32-inch LED TV back in 2012 but accidentally threw away its original stand when moving house. As I won't wall-mount this spare TV, I looked for a universal tabletop stand that supports VESA-mounted televisions.
Flosku Walnut Case For Apple TV Remote
Flosku is a Somerset, England tech-accessory startup making cases and products for the digital home. Its Walnut Case for the Apple TV Remote is crafted from 100% natural walnut wood and retails for £45, plus shipping to Singapore.
Airtame Review
Airtame plugs into any display's HDMI port and wirelessly streams content from a computer or mobile device, like a business-grade Chromecast. I call it 'business' because its price is steep for average consumers, being aimed at offices.
Apple TV 4K
I bought the Apple TV 4K at iStudio in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on my way to South Korea. Buying in the departure area saved the 7% GST, so the 32GB cost me S$250.47, below the S$268 retail price.
Google Chromecast Ultra
The Chromecast Ultra is my third Chromecast, after the 2013 and 2015 models. It retails for US$69 but doesn't ship to Singapore directly. I bought mine from the Google Store US, which requires a US VPN.
AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor TV Antenna
Since December 2013, Mediacorp has broadcast free-to-air channels digitally over DVB-T2, with analogue signals set to end by 2017. To receive these channels, you need a compatible antenna, so I picked up the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor TV Antenna.
Samsung Series 5 55″ SUHD Smart LED TV (UA55JS7200)
I bought the Samsung Series 5 55-inch SUHD Smart LED TV (UA55JS7200) from Best Denki VivoCity during a CNY Fortune Sale, for my new house. Launched at S$3,699 in April 2015, it had dropped to S$2,949.
Apple TV (4th Generation)
I pre-ordered the Apple TV (4th Generation) on 26th October 2015 and received it on the 30th October release day. In Singapore it retails for S$248 (32GB) or S$318 (64GB); I chose 32GB, unsure I'd need more space.
Google Chromecast (2015)
The original Chromecast launched in July 2013 and has since sold over 20 million units. Two years on, Google unveiled an updated model at a 29th September 2015 event. Call it Chromecast 2, though I prefer Chromecast (2015).
Amazon Fire TV Stick
I bought the Amazon Fire TV Stick for US$39 to try, since I was already getting the Amazon Echo and my kitchen TV needed a casting device. Why not another Chromecast? I fancied a new gadget.
Nexus Player
Amazon had 30% off the Nexus Player a couple of weeks back. After some deliberation I gave in, being a sucker for new gadgets, and bought it for US$67.68 on 29th June 2015.
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Review
At S$110 in Singapore, the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is easily mistaken for Microsoft's take on Google's Chromecast, but the two are quite different. I'm puzzled why Microsoft prices it at US$59.95 when the cheaper Chromecast undercuts it so heavily.
Pioneer Brings Apple CarPlay to Singapore
Pioneer says it's the first aftermarket car entertainment brand to bring Apple CarPlay to Singapore, with two in-dash multimedia receivers, the AVH-X8650BT and AVH-X8750BT. The AVH-X8650BT retails for S$1,049, a 2-DIN DVD receiver with a 7-inch WVGA touchscreen display.
Chromecast Now Officially Available in Singapore
Nearly two years after its launch, Chromecast is now officially available in Singapore as of 19th March 2015. The thumb-sized streaming device plugs into your TV's HDMI port, letting you cast entertainment from an Android phone, iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Toshiba Launches Ultra-HD 4K L9450 Series & L5450 Series With Android
On 15th October 2014, Toshiba launched its L9450 and L5450 television series, powered by Android 4.4.2, though not Android TV. The Android isn't upgradable, so you're stuck with it for the TV's life. The L9450 series offers Ultra-HD 4K resolution.
Google Announces Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player & Android 5.0 Lollipop
Last Wednesday, Google announced the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Nexus 6 runs Lollipop on a 5.96-inch 2560x1440 QHD AMOLED display with a Snapdragon 805. US pre-orders open 29th October 2014, with stores following.
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