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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My brother gave me the OSIM uJolly Back Massager for my 35th birthday. It retails for S$449, often cheaper on Lazada, in Red and Grey. Its V-Grip technology delivers precise, human-like massage to your shoulders and lumbar area.
After nearly five years, it's time to update my Singapore Future MRT/LRT Map. The 2014 version drew strong SEO and views. This April 2019 edition covers the Cross Island Line, Jurong Region Line, and Circle Line Stage 6.
I bought the PRISM+ Vantage Triple Monitor VESA Arm during Lazada's 7th birthday sale for S$118, down from S$159. Moving to a triple-monitor setup, I replaced my ErgoEdge Freedom dual arm rather than just add a single arm.
The Flosku Aluminium Desktop Stand for Apple Pencil is crafted from solid aluminium with an inner silicone fitting to protect the tip. It comes in silver and black, retailing for £25 plus shipping to Singapore.
Flosku is a Somerset, England tech-accessory startup making cases and products for the digital home. Its Walnut Case for the Apple TV Remote is crafted from 100% natural walnut wood and retails for £45, plus shipping to Singapore.
I celebrated my 35th birthday with a one-night staycation at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, a gift from my mom. They upgraded me to a Premium Deluxe Room, with late checkout and a good breakfast at Marriott Cafe.
I bought the Xiaomi Mi Standing Fan for S$109 from the Mi Home Store at Suntec City. The version sold here is the second generation, also called the Smartmi Fan 2, which uses a plastic standing pole.
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+, available in Singapore from 8th March 2019. For the first time there are three models, the S10e being new, starting at S$1,078 for the 128GB S10e.
The HyperDrive USB-C Hub for the 2018 iPad Pro is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, in a CNC aluminium enclosure. It began as a Kickstarter that raised over US$1.1 million.
The Atmotube Pro is a portable air quality tracker, the company's fourth product. Pre-orders opened in February 2019 at US$131, shipping that April, with a US$189 retail price thereafter. It's now on Amazon.sg for S$215.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 launched in Singapore on 15th January 2019, all on 8th-generation Intel processors. A Chinese New Year promo offers 5% off with the code GOHARVEY.
The Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F30 is an outdoor smartwatch running Google's Wear OS, the third generation of the Pro Trek line after the WSD-F10 and WSD-F20. It comes in three colours, Orange, Blue, and Black, with orange the standout.
Sandbox VR is the latest immersive VR gaming experience in town, arriving after Zero Latency and making Singapore its sixth city, alongside San Francisco, Hong Kong, and others. The Singapore branch sits on level 5 of Orchard Central.
The Amazon Echo Wall Clock is a 10-inch clock designed as a companion to an existing Echo device, retailing for US$29.99. It runs on four included AA batteries and, despite the Echo name, has no microphone for voice commands.