The iPhone 5s, covering cases, screen protectors, and wallets.
I'd been using the Power Support Air Jacket Set (Clear) for my iPhone 5s, skeptical I'd find another clear case as good. The Snugg iPhone 5s Ultra Thin Clear Case surprised me, feeling well built for just US$14.99.
The Moshi SenseCover for iPhone, retailing for S$54.90, brings iPhone users a taste of Samsung's S View Flip Cover. Since Apple doesn't support the feature, it's limited to three things: checking the date, and swiping to answer or reject calls.
In Sydney, almost everything costs more than in Singapore, except coffee and this HiRise dock. I bought the Twelve South HiRise for iPhone 5 & iPad Mini at the Apple Store Sydney for AU$34.95, versus S$49 online.
The Ozaki O!tool Combo Cable is a charge-and-sync cable for Lightning and micro-USB devices, much like the Innergie Magic Cable Duo. It retails for S$39, measures one metre, weighs 35g, and comes in black or white, at a reasonable price.
The Moshi iVisor Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5s, at S$48.90, is a slightly cheaper alternative to the Spigen GLAS.tR Nano Slim. Weighing just 10g, it's bubble-proof, shock-proof, and scratch-resistant. I applied it to my iPhone 5.
The OtterBox Commuter Wallet for iPhone 5/5s retails for S$55 in Singapore. It adds noticeable bulk in exchange for solid protection against drops, bumps, and shock, and includes a slider compartment at the back that holds up to three cards.
I bought the Apple iPhone 5s Case (Brown) at Apple's Fifth Avenue flagship, as I had to grab something there. Paying cash, it came to US$42.46 after tax, slightly cheaper than Singapore's S$58. I chose brown to match my iPhone.
The Moshi iGlaze Armour is a metallic case for the iPhone 5/5s, retailing for S$54.90 in Bronze, Silver, and Black to match the phone. Its build is solid, with an aluminium backplate and polycarbonate body, plus an open bottom.
The Ozaki O!coat 0.3+Pocket is an extremely thin, 0.3mm, and lightweight 9g case made from polypropylene. Its leather-textured back includes a cardholder slot for one credit card, or two at a push. It also holds paper reminders.
I bought the Spigen SGP GLAS.tR Nano Slim Screen Protector for iPhone 5/5c/5s from MobyShop for S$52, including free application of the glass. Don't confuse it with the similar GLAS.t version, the R standing for rounded.
This is my first time using the Power Support Air Jacket Set (Clear) for iPhone 5/5s. I picked it up in Thailand at Siam Paragon for TH฿990, about S$40, versus S$59.90 in Singapore, and mine is definitely an original.
I bought the Case-Mate Waddler Penguin Case for iPhone 5/5s for Li Xiang from Amazon, US$15 plus US$7 shipping. It's the same case I got her for her old iPhone 4S, which she recently replaced with a gold iPhone 5s.
SingTel's price plans for the iPhone 5c and 5s, launching on 20th September 2013 at 8am at Marina Bay Sands, Exhibition Hall E. For Singapore's LTE networks, the iPhone 5c uses the A1529 model, as does the 5s.