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Amazon has officially launched in Singapore at amazon.sg, distinct from the Amazon Prime Now service that launched two years ago. Prime Now focuses on fresh, frozen, and daily essentials with 2-hour delivery, while amazon.sg offers far wider selection.
The Passport Go is my third Zendure Passport travel adapter, after the Passport and Passport Pro. Like its predecessors, it began on Kickstarter, raising US$271,092 from 5,323 backers, and shipped to me in September 2019.
END. Clothing ran a 20% discount on sale items, so I grabbed the Adidas Ultra Boost 19 in Raw White / Active Orange for S$124, well under the S$280 Singapore price. FedEx delivered them within five days.
For the first time, Apple offers an official clear case for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, following its XR debut. Retailing for S$59, its back is sturdy, optically clear polycarbonate.
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.
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.
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 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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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'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'.
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.