Chrome MXD Notch All Black Sling Bag
I bought the Chrome MXD Notch All Black Sling Bag at Chrome's Tokyo Bay store for about S$131, or S$121 with the tourist tax refund. It features two compartments and two front pockets.
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Xiaomi Mijia Wiha 24 in 1 Screwdriver Kit
Wiha is a leading German hand-tool maker, founded by Willi Hahn in 1939 (the name from his initials). In October 2017 it partnered with Xiaomi to produce the Mijia Wiha 24-in-1 Screwdriver Kit, praised by Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun.
Huawei P20 Pro Review
Following my unboxing post, a few weeks with the Huawei P20 Pro left me recommending a case. The glossy back is a fingerprint and dust magnet, and the camera bump makes the phone wobble when tapped face-up.
Huawei P20 Pro Review – Unboxing & Design
The Huawei P20 series has two variants, the P20 Pro and the P20. The difference is the P20 Pro's triple Leica camera versus the P20's dual. The Pro also adds IP67, a 6.1-inch OLED, 6GB RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Huawei P20 Pro Official Silicon Case
Oddly, the official Huawei P20 Pro Silicone Case sells for S$28 on Lazada but S$38 at the Huawei Concept Store in 313@Somerset, even though both are run by the same operator, Jim and Rich Trading.
Huawei 10,000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank (AP09S)
The Huawei 10,000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank, also known as the AP09S, retails for S$98 in Singapore. You can buy it from Huawei concept stores or the Huawei Online Store on Lazada.
Xiaomi’s Second Store in Singapore
A year and a half after opening its first Mi store in Singapore with ECS, Xiaomi is opening a second at Bedok Mall, this time partnering Era International, the Singapore subsidiary of Indonesia's largest telecoms retailer, Erajaya.
Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter
I backed the Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter on Kickstarter in October 2017. Initially codenamed the Innergie 55cc, its true name was revealed late in the campaign, which raised US$312,227 from 2,566 backers, far past its US$20,000 goal.
Google Home & Google Home Mini Now Available in Singapore
Google Home and Google Home Mini are now officially available in Singapore through a StarHub partnership, the same arrangement as Google Wifi. From 20th April 2018 you can buy them at StarHub, Courts, Challenger, or online.
Aztech WIPC309HD Full HD Wireless IP Camera
The Aztech WIPC309HD launched in Singapore in March 2018 at S$69, marketed as a budget wireless IP camera without pan-tilt-zoom. It records 1080p over a 110-degree field of view, with 12 infrared LEDs for night vision.
Airtame Review
Airtame plugs into any display's HDMI port and wirelessly streams content from a computer or mobile device, like a business-grade Chromecast. I call it 'business' because its price is steep for average consumers, being aimed at offices.
Soul ST-XS Wireless Earphones Review
Soul Electronics began with the Soul by Ludacris headphone line before evolving into a broader audio company. The Soul ST-XS is its second true wireless earbud product, after the Soul X-Shock, bringing compact wireless audio to Singapore.
Apple Park T-Shirts
Apple Park t-shirts come in eight colours, with only the white and black featuring a multi-colour ring. Each costs US$43.60 with tax, or US$34.88 with the Apple employee discount, available from the Apple Park Visitor Center store.
Amazon Echo Show
The Amazon Echo Show was recently discounted 30% to US$159.99, down from US$229.99. Like most Amazon products, it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used HopShopGo. It's the bigger sibling of the Echo Spot.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor
B&H discounted the Nest Cam IQ Indoor to US$219, down from US$299, in March 2018. Applying a US$20 voucher from my Google Home Mini purchase, I paid US$199, shipping it to Singapore via freight forwarder HopShopGo.
Cable Matters USB-C to SATA 2.5″ Cable
The Cable Matters USB-C to SATA III 2.5-inch Cable retails for US$11.99 on Amazon. This 25cm cable connects 2.5-inch SATA hard drives to your computer over USB-C, supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds to 5Gbps.
igloohome Smart Mortise Lock Review
The igloohome Smart Mortise Lock is the brand's third door lock, after the Smart Deadbolt Lock 01 and 02. Priced higher because it includes both lock and handle, it retails for S$849, dropping to S$649 during the promotion.
Happy 34th Birthday To Me
My brother and I celebrated our 34th and 29th birthdays in Bali with our family, my first time there, in March 2018. The flights were essentially free, redeemed from S$500 Circles.Life travel vouchers.
Belkin SurgeCube 1 Outlet Surge Protector With USB Charging
The Belkin SurgeCube 1 Outlet Surge Protector with two shared 2.4A USB ports retails for S$59, discounted to S$39 at IT Show 2018. I'd wanted a UK plug adapter with USB charging and built-in surge protection.
Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard & Stand Combo
The Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard & Stand Combo retails for S$49, discounted to S$38 at IT Show 2018. It connects to three devices across Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS, via the Unifying receiver or Bluetooth.
Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse
After buying my first Logitech MX Master in April 2017, I grabbed two more in White and Navy. I sold the Navy and my White died after nine months, while my original still works. This covers the MX Master 2S.
Evri 80W USB-C Charging Station
The Evri 80W USB-C Charging Station retails for US$74.99 plus shipping to Singapore. Evri is the USB-C product range from OneAdaptr, the company behind the Kickstarter-funded Flip plugs. There are currently three products in the Evri lineup.