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The Linksys Velop MX5300 Wi-Fi 6 launched in Singapore on 20th February 2020 for S$569, initially exclusive to Challenger and Hachi.tech. It's the third Velop mesh system, effectively the successor to the original tri-band Velop.
I found the cheapest USB to 3-pin and 4-pin fan cables on Shopee, at S$1.56 and S$1.41. I like that they include an on/off switch, much easier than re-plugging, handy for my spare Arctic P12 fan.
The Revov Tray Box is a modular box organiser with adjustable dividers and a magnetic rotating tray cover, born as a Kickstarter from Mordeco. As an early bird, I got it for US$52 plus US$6 shipping to Singapore.
Targus also sent me the Cypress EcoSmart 15.6-inch Slim Backpack, retailing for S$119 in Black and Navy. Made from 20 recycled PET bottles, it has three external pockets, including expandable side pockets.
Targus's Cypress EcoSmart is the brand's third EcoSmart laptop-bag collection since 2009, launched in April 2020. Made from GRS-certified recycled materials, each bag notes how many PET bottles it reused. This review covers the 11-12-inch sleeve.
LEGO Art is a new line that turns LEGO into wall art, essentially a guided jigsaw puzzle. It launched in Singapore on 1st August 2020 with four 40cm-square pieces, each S$219.90, including the Marvel Studios Iron Man 31199.
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.
A companion to Satechi's Apple Watch dock, the USB-C AirPods Wireless Charging Dock charges AirPods and AirPods Pro. Retailing for S$41.74 on Amazon.sg, its two-tone Space Grey and White design matches a Space Grey MacBook or iPad Pro.
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.
The Satechi USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock retails for S$51.99. A one-piece charger with no dangling cable, it plugs straight into a MacBook or iPad Pro's USB-C port and is MFi certified.
Circles.Life launched eSIM support, letting existing customers switch from 23rd July 2020. The process was far from intuitive on the app and website, so I share the key URL, shop.circles.life/manage/order, to make the switch easier.
For three years I used a S$60 Taobao desk, but COVID-driven work-from-home and a wish for better posture pushed me toward a height-adjustable one. This review covers my upgrade to the Omnidesk Pro 2020 standing desk.
I wanted an AirPods Pro case for under S$10, and found Veticore on Lazada specialising in them. Oddly the plain clear case cost more than printed ones, so I picked the off-white print version for S$4.79.
iShopChangi's People's Choice Deals advertised the AirPods Pro at S$295, well below the S$379 RRP. Catching it was frustrating, though: the sale didn't drop at midnight, but at noon the next day, requiring constant refreshing.
Zendure offered a free power bank to anyone who'd blogged about their products, so I emailed them, having covered the SuperTank and 63W charger before. They sent the Zendure A3 Power Bank, which retails for US$69.99.
After seeing a SUPERADRIANME review, I bought the Bebird M9 Pro from Lazada, paying just S$38.90. It's a smart visual ear-cleaning rod with a 3MP CMOS camera and Wi-Fi, pairing with the Bebird app.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is a flash drive with both USB-A and USB-C connectors, bridging older and newer devices. On USB 3.1 Gen 1 it reads up to 150MB/s, in capacities from 32GB to 512GB.
Ugreen has refreshed its 9-in-1 USB-C hub, now S$0.66 cheaper at S$54.35 on Lazada. Its nine ports include SD and microSD readers, gigabit LAN, VGA, 4K HDMI, three USB 3.0 ports, and a 100W Power Delivery passthrough.
ShieldMask+ is a reusable, washable mask made in Singapore with four layers, from a moisture-repellent outer to an antibacterial bamboo-fabric inner. It retails for S$18 on Lazada, where it's a top-trending mask rated 4.8/5.
I got the 1m Ugreen Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (100W) from Lazada for S$14.45. Available only in black, in 1m and 2m lengths, I ordered it alongside the 50cm USB-C to Lightning cable.
I bought the 50cm Ugreen Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable from Lazada for S$13.77. Ugreen makes high-quality cables cheaply, and at that price it's among the cheapest braided MFi USB-C to Lightning cables you'll find.
The Synology DS920+ is the flagship 4-bay NAS in the 2020 Plus series, alongside the DS420+, DS720+, and DS220+. Powered by an Intel J4125 with 4GB RAM, this post walks through migrating from an existing DiskStation.