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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.
I bought the Cable Matters Premium Certified HDMI Cable from Amazon for US$7.99. This 4K cable meets the HDMI 2.0b spec, supporting 4K at 60Hz, HDR10, and RGB 4:4:4 chroma, plus other resolutions.
The Humixx 4-in-1 USB-C Hub offers two USB-A 3.0 ports, a 4K 30Hz HDMI port, and a USB-C Power Delivery passthrough. Housed in anodised aluminium and retailing for US$34.99 on Amazon, it's spec-similar to the HyperDrive 4K HDMI hub.
I bought the Braun CoolTec CT 4S Shaver from Lazada for S$179, a strong deal against its S$289 retail price. I'd weighed it against the Braun Series 5 5140, also discounted, before settling on the CoolTec.
The HyperDrive 7-in-2 USB-C Hub began on Kickstarter in late 2016, raising over US$1.8 million. It plugs into both Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports on a MacBook Pro, expanding them into seven ports, though it occupies both at once.
The HyperDrive 4K HDMI 3-in-1 USB-C Hub retails for US$49.99, a cheaper alternative to Apple's S$98 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. Its USB-C PD port sits on the opposite side from HDMI and USB-A, making cable management less tidy.
Looking back at 2018, I left my smart home mostly alone, adding three voice-assistant devices: an Echo Spot bedside alarm, an Echo Show photo frame, and a Google Home Hub. I also upgraded to the iPhone XS Max.
I bought the Google Home Hub on Black Friday, when Google knocked US$50 off the US$149 retail price. Rather than risk the Google US Store, where my order likely wouldn't go through, I ordered from B&H instead.
The Innergie 60C USB-C laptop adapter, after a Kickstarter raising US$312,227, is now on sale on Amazon. As a backer I received mine months earlier, but Innergie kindly sent the retail-packaged version too.
The Synology Mesh Router MR2200ac launched in Singapore at S$199, with stock initially constrained. It can run as a standalone router covering about 185 square metres, or you can add more units to form a mesh network.
Yubico's YubiKeys are now officially available in Singapore, with the company hiring a regional manager and setting up distribution via DT Asia. A YubiKey is a hardware security key offering two-factor and passwordless authentication; Yubico itself is Swedish-American.
It used to be cheaper to import a Sonos PLAY:1 or One from Amazon than buy it locally. That's changed: Singapore prices now match or beat Amazon, with a local warranty, via distributor TC Acoustic.
The Bowers & Wilkins PX Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones retail for S$589, in Space Grey and Soft Gold. They offer active noise cancellation using six microphones, four for ANC and two for calls.
For Black Friday I wanted an Ultra Boost to replace my 2014 Adidas Revenge Boost 2, on a S$200 budget. The all-black pair wasn't on sale and Adidas Singapore's deals were poor, so I bought the Laceless from END.
I'd wanted the Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick Tripod but felt its S$28.90 retail price wasn't worth it. During Xiaomi's Christmas promotion, the price dropped to S$19.90, so I finally bought one. It comes in two colours.
Cambridge Audio is a British high-end audio maker founded in 1968 by tech graduates in Cambridge, England. The Yoyo is its entry into Bluetooth speakers, available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes. This review covers the Yoyo (S).