Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Monitor Review
To pair with my new Radeon RX 9070 XT, I upgraded to the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM: a 32-inch, flat, glossy 240Hz OLED. Its near-instant response time makes OLED the undisputed champion for gaming.
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Logitech Brio 4K Webcam
After cycling my older webcams down to my gaming PC and nephew, I wanted one supporting Windows Hello for instant face unlock. The Logitech Brio 4K fits the bill, though Hello-compatible webcams are surprisingly hard to find.
Ulti Ergo Clamp-On Speaker Stand
With my larger PC and bigger Edifier MR5 speakers crowding my standing desk, I added the Ulti Ergo Clamp-On Speaker Stand to free up space. Matching my Ulti desk and arms, it retails for around S$41 on Shopee.
Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor Speakers
Replacing my six-year-old Bose Companion 20, I upgraded to the Edifier MR5 studio monitors on a roughly S$300 budget with no subwoofer. Chosen over the AudioEngine A2+ and Edifier M60, I grabbed it for S$261 during 11/11.
Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank
The Anker 25000mAh 165W Power Bank pushes up to 165W across four ports and packs a display plus two built-in USB-C cables. I grabbed the silver one for S$83.25 on 11/11, well below its S$159.90 retail price.
Ulti Glide Heavy-Duty Caster Wheels (M8)
Tired of heaving my loaded ULTIDESK standing desk to install new gear, I fitted the Ulti Glide Heavy-Duty Caster Wheels (M8). Designed for Ulti standing desks, they retail for S$26.60 on Shopee and make the desk easy to move.
My New Computer AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
After five and a half years, I replaced my Ryzen 7 3700X with a new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D build on a roughly S$3,500 budget. Bought from Tradepac at Sim Lim Square, with the old PC passed to my nephew.
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max delivers 40W with short 60W peaks and is the first charger to use the USB PD 3.2 SPR AVS spec. It is sold only in seven Type-A socket countries.
Anker 140W Charger
The Anker 140W Charger is a four-port unit topping out at 140W, bundled with a 1.8m 240W braided cable and a foldable UK plug. I picked the silver version for S$60.27 during the 10/10 sale, down from S$85.90.
Ugreen Smart Tag
The Ugreen Smart Tag is a budget AirTag alternative at around S$14 that works with Apple's Find My network. To hit that price it drops UWB and NFC, relying on Bluetooth 5 LE, so precise finding is not possible.
AirGradient One Indoor Monitor (I-9PSL) Review
AirGradient is a Chiang Mai company making fully open-source air quality monitors. Its One Indoor Monitor (I-9PSL) is sold as a self-assembled kit or fully assembled, offering an affordable, hackable way to track indoor air.
Benks ArmorGrid ArmorAir Grand Combo For iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Benks ArmorGrid ArmorAir Grand Combo bundles three accessories for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in Azure Blue, the inverse of Cosmic Orange. It retails around S$86 on Lazada, with code lesterchan15 for 15% off direct.
Ugreen MagFlow 2-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger
The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 is part of Ugreen's new MagFlow series supporting Qi2.2 at up to 25W. Retailing for S$76.99, its compact 6.1cm footprint is travel-friendly, with the 228g weight counterbalancing heavier iPhones.
Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
The Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is billed as the world's first Qi2.2-certified power bank, delivering up to 25W wireless charging versus 15W on Qi2.0. It is part of Ugreen's new MagFlow range of Qi2 chargers.
Benks ArmorPro Prestige Case For iPhone 17 Pro Max
Benks sent me the ArmorPro Prestige, the higher-end model in their ArmorPro line: a TPU case with a rugged Kevlar exterior and MagSafe support. It retails for S$79 with a free screen protector, or use code lesterchan15 direct.
Benks GlassWarrior Sapphire Screen Protector For iPhone 17 Pro Max
Benks sent over the GlassWarrior Sapphire Screen Protector for my iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead of launch. Retailing for S$36, it was far easier to apply this time thanks to experience with the iPhone 16 Pro Max version.
D-Link 5G Mobile Wi-Fi 6 Hotspot (DWR-U2100)
After a Zym Mobile outage left my spare data SIMs with 100GB each, I bought the D-Link 5G Mobile Wi-Fi 6 Hotspot (DWR-U2100) to put one to use. I picked it up for S$174 during the 9/9 sale.
Singtel iPhone Air, iPhone 17, 17 Pro, And 17 Pro Max Price Plans
A rundown of Singtel's price plans for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, launching 19th September 2025. This year drops the Plus model, adds the new iPhone Air, and trims a Pro colour.
My Ubiquiti UniFi Setup
A tour of my Ubiquiti UniFi setup, running off a bridged Singtel 10Gbps connection. With no room for a server rack and no option to ceiling-mount, I worked within those constraints using wall-placed access points instead.
Apex+ EVO G27 27″ QHD (2560 x 1440) Monitor Review
The Apex+ EVO G27 is a 27-inch QHD monitor from Ulti's gaming brand, a value alternative to the heavily marketed Prism+. Like its rival, Apex+ doesn't manufacture its own panels, instead working with OEM factories in China.
Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB Review
The Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB is a consumer-friendly NAS aimed at first-timers, a simple alternative to iCloud, Google Photos, and Drive. It ships with a preinstalled drive and preconfigured settings for an out-of-the-box experience.
Moving To Ubiquiti UniFi
After my buggy Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 mesh router suddenly dropped all networks one July morning in 2025, I gave up troubleshooting and made the switch to Ubiquiti UniFi for a more reliable home network.