Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 (Black)
My second Yeezy, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 in Black, thanks to my brother. Launched on 7th June 2019 at S$349, he couldn't snag it from Adidas Singapore, so he bought it from Yeezy Supply for around S$300.
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iRobot Roomba Series Side Brush
My iRobot Roomba 980's side brush kept failing, its rubber heads turning brittle and snapping, even on the spare after a single clean. Frustratingly, replacements are only available from iRobot's official agent, with no cheaper alternative.
Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua Review
The Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua is a cordless vacuum with an integrated mop function, a market first. It retails for S$799 at most stores, with an online promotion. I kept the unit after this unpaid review.
Huawei P30 Pro Review
The Huawei P30 Pro launched in Singapore on 6th April 2019, in four colours including Amber Sunrise and Breathing Crystal. It comes in 256GB at S$1,398 and 512GB at S$1,698, available on Huawei's official Lazada store.
Choetech 5 Coils Dual Fast Wireless Charging Pad
The Choetech 5 Coils Dual Fast Wireless Charging Pad retails for S$39.90. It's the upgraded version of the Dual 5W pad I've used reliably in the office, so I got this faster one for home.
Spigen Huawei P30 Pro Liquid Crystal Case
I bought the Spigen Huawei P30 Pro Liquid Crystal Case from Lazada for S$20.90. Made in Korea, this TPU case is lightweight, flexible, and shock-absorbent, adding 4mm of thickness with raised edges to protect the screen and lens.
igloohome Smart PadLock Review
igloohome seemingly granted my exact request: two years ago, reviewing their Smart Lock, I wished for a smart padlock for my main gate. The igloohome Smart PadLock came from an Indiegogo campaign funded in November 2018.
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google launched the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in Singapore on 8th May 2019. The 3a retails for S$659 with a 5.6-inch display, while the larger 3a XL is S$779 with a 6-inch display.
Google Pixel 3a XL Fabric Case
The Pixel 3a/3a XL Fabric Case is Google's only official case, sold from the Google Store for S$60. It comes in three colours, Carbon, Fog, and Seascape; for my review unit, Google sent the Fog.
Lulabop Heroclip
The Lulabop Heroclip is a clever rotating, folding hook carabiner for hanging your gear anywhere. Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, composite, and steel, it holds up to 22kg, though it isn't rated for climbing, and weighs just 29g.
Sudio Tolv Wireless Earbuds
The Sudio Tolv wireless earbuds retail for S$189 with free DHL shipping, or S$160.65 using the code lesterchantolv. An upgrade of last June's Sudio Niva, the Tolv steps Bluetooth up from 4.2 to 5.0.
Ugreen HDMI Cable
Ugreen HDMI cables come in many lengths, from S$6.49 for 1m up to S$46.79 for 20m. I bought the 2m for my setup. The 1m-to-3m versions are HDMI 2.0, supporting 4K at 60Hz.
Ugreen DisplayPort Cable
Ugreen DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables come in five lengths, from S$9.29 for 1m to S$15.29 for 5m. I bought the 3m for my setup. They're among the cheapest yet most reliable DisplayPort cables in Singapore.
Peak Design Tech Pouch
I regretted skipping the Peak Design Tech Pouch on Kickstarter in 2018, when it cost US$48. It now sells for US$59.95 on Amazon plus shipping, while the Singapore retail price is around S$99.
Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable
I bought the Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning Cable from Amazon for US$17.99, available in black and white. This Powerline II uses a TPE casing; I'm hoping Anker brings it to the nylon-braided Powerline+ II series.
Universal TV Tabletop Stand
I bought a Samsung 32-inch LED TV back in 2012 but accidentally threw away its original stand when moving house. As I won't wall-mount this spare TV, I looked for a universal tabletop stand that supports VESA-mounted televisions.
Razer Core X Chroma
Razer announced the Core X Chroma on 16th April 2019, a minor upgrade to the frequently sold-out Core X. At S$599, it's S$150 dearer than the Core X, yet both remain the best-value eGPUs on the market.
Sonos Amp Now Available in Singapore
The Sonos Amp is now available in Singapore for S$1,099, via TC Acoustic or Musica Boutique. An upgrade to the Connect:Amp, it boosts power from 55 to 125 watts per channel and adds HDMI ARC and optical inputs.
Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition
The Nomad Base Station comes in Hub and Apple Watch editions. The Hub adds a 7.5W USB-A and 18W USB-C PD port for two more devices, while the Apple Watch Edition has only an Apple Watch charger.
ErgoTune – Ergonomic Chair With Lumbar Support
After the AmpDesk standing desk and Freedom monitor arm, ErgoEdge returns with an ergonomic chair. The ErgoTune offers lumbar support. This reviews the original 2019 ErgoTune, later succeeded by the Supreme models.
Ugreen Portable Apple Watch Charger
The Ugreen Portable Apple Watch Charger is an MFi-certified charger weighing 33g, outputting 1A and compatible with all Apple Watch series. Lulu Look sells it for US$39.99, and a top loop lets you hang it.
Asus ROG Strix RX VEGA56 OC Edition 8GB
Thanks to a tip from Melvin, I scored the Asus ROG Strix RX VEGA56 OC Edition 8GB for S$499, down from the usual S$1,179. The discount seemed absurd enough to suspect a fake, but it turned out genuine.