Victorinox Super Tinker Red
Out of gadgets to buy during Lazada's 9.9 sale, I had a S$26.40 coupon from cancelling my LiveUp membership. I put it toward the Victorinox Super Tinker Red, on sale for S$39.75, down from S$53.
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Singtel iPhone 11, 11 Pro, And 11 Pro Max Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, launching 20th September 2019. The iPhone 11 replaces the XR as Apple's budget phone, coming in six colours: White, Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, and Red.
Zendure SuperTank & SuperPort 4
The Zendure SuperTank & SuperPort 4 began on Kickstarter, raising US$380,943 from 3,293 backers. I pledged at the US$148 bundle level with free shipping to Singapore. Funded in March 2019, it shipped to me that August.
Parallels Desktop 15 For Mac
Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac launched in Singapore on 16th August 2019, adding support for macOS Catalina. A key focus is DirectX 11 support via Apple's Metal API, bringing more Windows programs and PC games to the Mac.
Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank
The Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank is the wireless version of the 3rd-generation Mi Power Bank, officially CN¥149, about S$30. Not sold officially here, I got it from Souky on Lazada for S$30.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And Note 10+ Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+, launching on 24th August 2019. For the first time there's a plus model: the Note10 comes in 256GB only, while the Note10+ adds 512GB.
Choetech 15W Wireless Charger Stand
The Choetech 15W Wireless Charger Stand retails for S$36.90 on Lazada. With two coils, it charges your phone in portrait or landscape, and supports four speed tiers, 15W, 10W, 7.5W, and 5W, with over-charge and over-temperature protection.
Choetech USB Wall Charger With Quick Charge 3.0
The Choetech USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 retails for S$14.90 on Lazada. Despite the listing showing a US plug, the Singapore version ships with a fixed UK plug. It's a no-frills 18W QC 3.0 USB-A charger.
Anker Powerline+ II USB-C to Lightning Cable
The Anker Powerline+ II is Anker's second MFi-certified USB-C to Lightning cable, after the Powerline II. The only real difference is the exterior: the Powerline+ II uses nylon braid versus the Powerline II's TPE, both with reinforced strength.
Clear TPU Case For Apple TV Remote
After Li Xiang dropped my Flosku walnut Apple TV Remote case and cracked it, I switched to a TPU case that won't break when dropped. I got the Clear TPU Case from Lazada for S$7.
Xiaomi Alkaline Batteries
Xiaomi Alkaline Batteries come in AA and AAA, known in China as No. 5 and No. 7. Each pack of ten costs about S$2, just S$0.20 a battery. Once sold in Singapore Mi stores, they quietly vanished.
Xiaomi 20W Wireless Charger Set
On my first business trip to Shanghai, I visited the Mi Store and bought the Xiaomi High Speed Wireless Charger Set for around S$30. It bundles a 27W USB-A charger and a 20W wireless charger.
Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank (3rd Generation)
I bought the third-generation Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank from Lazada during a mid-year flash sale for just S$19.90, down from S$28. Available in silver or black, I chose black; a key upgrade this generation is USB-C input.
Ugreen Silicone Case For Apple AirPods
I picked up the Ugreen Silicone Case for Apple AirPods from Lazada during the mid-year sale for S$4.15. The silicone case comes in red, black, and dark blue, with a carabiner; I chose black.
Apple AirPods (2019) With Wireless Charging Case
Apple refreshed the AirPods in March 2019, offering two versions: with Wireless Charging Case at S$299 or standard Charging Case at S$239, a S$60 premium for Qi wireless. I got the wireless version during Lazada's mid-year festival.
Minix Neo S1 USB-C Hub With 120GB SSD
The Minix Neo Storage is a USB-C hub with a built-in, non-removable SSD. The Neo S1 (120GB) retails for S$120 and the S2 (240GB) for S$150, found on Amconics' Lazada store, which only carries the Silver colour.
Apple Jewel Changi Airport Opening Swag
Apple's second Singapore store and the world's first airport Apple Store, Apple Jewel Changi Airport, opened on 13th July 2019. The first in the queue received a commemorative US-made t-shirt reading 'Jewel Changi Airport'.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack came from a Kickstarter that raised over US$6.5 million. It comes in 20L and 30L, the 20L retailing for US$259.95 in four colours: Black, Charcoal, Ash, and Tan. I chose Charcoal.
Peak Design Field Pouch
The Peak Design Field Pouch retails for US$39.95, shipped from Hong Kong. It comes in four colours, and I picked Charcoal as the flagship shade, finding Black too dull and Ash and Tan prone to dirt.
Ugreen USB-C to Lightning Cable
I'd wanted a short MFi USB-C to Lightning cable to pair with a USB-C power bank, since less wire dangles. I found the Ugreen one on Lazada in a 25cm length for S$13.79.
Peak Design Leash
Peak Design offers three camera straps, differing by width: Slide for DSLRs, Slide Lite for smaller and mirrorless cameras, and Leash, the slimmest, for compact cameras. All come in Black and Ash; the Leash is the most affordable.
Second Apple Store in Singapore will open on 13th July 2019 at 10am
Singapore's second Apple Store, Apple Jewel Changi Airport, opens at Jewel on 13th July 2019, two years after Apple Orchard Road. Jewel is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex on the landside of Changi Airport.