Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Switch
The Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Switch takes two inputs and outputs one, retailing standalone for S$29.99 without cables. It supports HDMI 2.1 resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 144Hz, in a solid aluminium-alloy shell.
HDMI
HDMI cables, switches, and hubs for connecting displays and streaming boxes.
Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Cable
Tired of not knowing which HDMI version my assorted cables supported, I standardised my home on Ugreen HDMI 2.1 cables. HDMI 2.1 future-proofs everything with 8K at 60Hz, 48Gbps bandwidth, Dolby Vision, and eARC support.
Sumlett USB-C to HDMI Cable
Hunting for a replacement for my dead Choetech USB-C to HDMI cable, I found the Sumlett on Lazada for under S$10. It is nylon-braided with gold-plated connectors, though HDMI 1.4 caps it at 4K 30Hz.
Moshi HDMI Cable
The Moshi HDMI Cable is my second HDMI Premium Certified cable after Cable Matters, retailing for S$40. Moshi leaves 'Premium Certified' out of the name, though it's verifiable via the HDMI certification app.
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.
Ugreen HDMI Cable
Ugreen HDMI cables come in many lengths, from S$6.49 for 1m up to S$46.79 for 20m. I bought the 2m for my setup. The 1m-to-3m versions are HDMI 2.0, supporting 4K at 60Hz.
Cable Matters Premium Certified HDMI Cable
I bought the Cable Matters Premium Certified HDMI Cable from Amazon for US$7.99. This 4K cable meets the HDMI 2.0b spec, supporting 4K at 60Hz, HDR10, and RGB 4:4:4 chroma, plus other resolutions.
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.
HyperDrive 4K HDMI 3-in-1 USB-C Hub
The HyperDrive 4K HDMI 3-in-1 USB-C Hub retails for US$49.99, a cheaper alternative to Apple's S$98 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. Its USB-C PD port sits on the opposite side from HDMI and USB-A, making cable management less tidy.
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.
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
The Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter retails for S$98. It extends a single USB-C port into three: HDMI, USB-A, and USB-C. The HDMI supports full HD at 60Hz or 4K at 30Hz, though Apple notes some incompatibilities.
Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable
The Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable retails for S$23.80 on Qoo10 with free shipping. This 3m cable supports up to 4K at 60Hz and works with Thunderbolt 3 laptops that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, like the 2016 MacBook Pro.
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.
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.
Western Digital TV Media Player (WD TV) Review
Western Digital refreshed its WD TV media player in May 2014, with a new interface and wider format support including .mkv, .mp4, and .avi. It adds social apps like YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and Facebook, plus Miracast for projecting.
Google Chromecast
I bought the Google Chromecast from Amazon for US$35, excluding shipping. It works like Apple's AirPlay. In the US you can stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Google Play content, but for everyday users in Singapore, there's little beyond YouTube streaming.
Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable
I picked up the Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable for my brother at Challenger in VivoCity for S$28. It's 1.8 metres long and noticeably thinner than every other HDMI cable I've seen or owned.
Samsung MHL Cable
I struggled to find an MHL cable in Singapore for my Galaxy Nexus. MHL, or Mobile High-Definition Link, is a proposed industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface that connects phones and other portable devices directly to high-definition televisions.
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