Gear shipped to Singapore through HopShopGo’s US package forwarding.
I bought the nonda USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Mini Adapter from Amazon for US$9.99. Billed as the world's smallest USB-C adapter, it qualifies for free AmazonGlobal shipping above US$125, which I consolidated through my US freight forwarder HopShopGo.
Hunting for a USB-C Ethernet adapter, I found Belkin's at S$49 overpriced versus Anker's at S$32. For a little more, the Anker USB-C to 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Ethernet Adapter adds extra USB ports, so I chose it.
To charge a USB-C MacBook Pro, your cable must support USB Power Delivery. The Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C Cable retails for US$15.99 in a 0.9m length, a cheaper alternative to Apple's 2m USB-C Charge Cable at S$48.
USB-C to DisplayPort cables and adapters are tough to find in Singapore, so you must order online from Lazada or Amazon. I bought mine from Amazon for the wider choice, settling on the Plugable cable.
I bought the Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse from Amazon for US$59.99, the lowest price ever per CamelCamelCamel. It qualifies for free AmazonGlobal shipping above US$125, but lacking enough items, I shipped it to my freight forwarder instead.
Cards Against Humanity began as a Kickstarter, raising US$15,570 from 758 backers. I didn't back it then, but recently Li Xiang asked me to get it. I bought it from Amazon, since it doesn't ship directly.
eero is a home Wi-Fi system built on a wireless mesh network. It isn't cheap: a single unit costs US$199, a 2-pack US$349, and a 3-pack US$499, but it promises uninterrupted whole-home coverage.
I bought the Etekcity Digital Kitchen Timer during an Amazon Black Friday discount, a two-pack for US$10.79, now US$12.99. Since it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, I consolidated it through HopShopGo. It has a large 2.56-inch display.
During a Black Friday sale, the Sonos PLAY:1 dropped from US$199 to US$149. Since it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, I bought mine from Amazon and forwarded it via HopShopGo, which billed me for 3kg despite the 2.4kg weight.
The MPow Streambot Mini is Amazon's top-selling car Bluetooth music receiver. I bought it for US$13.99, now risen to US$14.99. Reasonably priced, though it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so you must factor in freight-forwarding costs to import it.
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.
I bought the Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) the moment it launched on 20th October 2016, a must-have for any tech geek at US$49.99. With two Echos at home, I use them to control my water heater, lights, and TV.
The Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot retails for US$29.99. During Amazon Prime Week, ordering through your Echo gets a one-time US$10 off, but only for Prime members. I signed up for a month to qualify.
I bought the Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable (0.9m) from Amazon for US$13.99. Since it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, I forwarded it via HopShopGo. It comes in four lengths, from 0.3m at US$12.99 up to 3m at US$16.99.
The DYMO LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker had an Amazon Gold Box deal in January 2016, crashing from US$91.79 to just US$18.99, now back to around US$26.98. It doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used a freight forwarder.
I plan to mount my Nest Cam outside my new house, which needs three accessories. Unfortunately, none ship to Singapore directly from Amazon, so a freight forwarder is required. Dropcessories makes solid Nest Cam outdoor accessories.
The Nexus 6P Official Case was out of stock on the Google Store for ages. It returned on Black Friday during a 50% off cases sale, so I grabbed it for US$17.49, down from US$34.99.
I spotted a November offer from Chowren Toys via Brickset for the LEGO Minifigure Display Case 16, dropping from US$29.99 to US$20.99. I bought two, forwarding them through HopShopGo, since their direct Singapore shipping was a pricey US$60.
I bought the Nubee Temperature Gun from Amazon for US$13.59, alongside the Bosch GLM 35 Laser Measure. Since it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, I used a freight forwarder. It's a non-contact infrared thermometer for reading surfaces.
I first tried a laser measuring device at Tech in Asia, used by the events team. Amazed by how fast it reads a room, I never saw measuring tape the same way, so I got the Bosch GLM 35.
I bought the Google Universal 22.5W Dual Port USB Type-C Charger with its USB-C to USB-A cable for US$39.99, forwarded via HopShopGo. It's the only trustworthy, reasonably priced charger I found with two USB-C ports.
The Google USB Type-C to USB Standard-A Plug Cable was out of stock for a while; I grabbed one when it returned on 9th November 2015. It doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I forwarded it via HopShopGo.