Apple TV Remote Loop
The Apple TV Remote Loop retails for S$18 and tethers the Siri Remote to your wrist. It clicks into the remote's Lightning connector for secure attachment, handy since Li Xiang always misplaces the remote.
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Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank Pro
The Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank Pro retails for S$52 at the Mi Store in Suntec. There are two models: the older PLM01ZM from March 2016, and the newer PLM03ZM from October 2016, which adds Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
Xiaomi Mi Cable Storage Box
I bought the Xiaomi Mi Cable Storage Box from Xiaomi's official Tmall store during the 12/12 sale for about S$9.20. Unlike the Bluelounge CableBox, it has bottom openings for better ventilation, though that also lets in more dust.
Xiaomi ZMI QB810 10,000mAh Power Bank
The Xiaomi ZMI QB810 10,000mAh Power Bank is the smaller sibling of the QB820 20,000mAh. I bought it for about S$19 during the 12/12 sale. It weighs 177g and accepts input via either micro-USB or USB-C.
Torras C1 Wireless Charger
I bought the Torras Wireless Charger from Tmall for about S$28. It outputs 10W for fast wireless charging, though Apple deliberately limits that to its certified chargers, so iPhones charge slower. Still, the build quality is the best.
Jackyled 45-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Toolkit
The Jackyled 45-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Toolkit usually costs US$10.99, but a Kinja Deals coupon dropped it to US$6.92 in January 2018, shipping directly to Singapore. Despite the name, the 'upgraded' kit actually packs 48 items.
Activating Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) in Singapore on Singtel
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) launches in Singapore on 9th February 2018, with Singtel the only telco supporting its cellular function via NumberShare. The service costs S$6.90 a month on a 12-month contract.
Bragi The Dash Pro Review
Bragi arguably made the first truly wireless earbuds with The Dash, a 2014 Kickstarter that raised US$3.4 million but shipped over a year late. This review covers its successor, The Dash Pro.
eero Beacon
The eero Beacon normally costs US$149, but a December 2017 sale dropped it to US$99 with the code BEACON99. I shipped it to Singapore via freight forwarder HopShopGo. My home Wi-Fi already runs on three wired first-generation eeros.
KEF & Porsche Design Space One Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
KEF is one of the UK's oldest Hi-Fi brands, founded by ex-BBC engineer Raymond Cooke, its name from Kent Engineering & Foundry. The Space One Wireless Headphones, a collaboration with Porsche Design, offers active noise cancellation, retailing for S$629.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Will Be Launching in Singapore On 9th February
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) arrives in Singapore on 9th February 2018, with pre-orders from 2nd February. Singtel is the first and only telco to support it, launching NumberShare so the Watch can share your phone number.
Satechi USB-C Multimeter
The Satechi USB-C Multimeter retails for US$29.99 on Satechi's site but only US$22.95 on Amazon, both shipping to Singapore. I bought mine from the cheaper Amazon listing, shipping it via freight forwarder HopShopGo.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro in Pink Gold
Released in Singapore in November 2017, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro initially came in Mocha Brown and Midnight Blue. For Valentine's Day, Huawei launches a limited Pink Gold edition on 10th February 2018, at the same S$1,098.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Electric Toothbrush (HX9924/46) Review
The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Electric Toothbrush launched on 28th September 2017, timed for World Heart Day, with Philips a World Heart Federation partner. The smart toothbrush retails for S$399 in Singapore.
Mophie Wireless Charging Base
The Mophie Wireless Charging Base is one of two Apple-endorsed chargers that fast-charge the iPhone 8/8 Plus/X at 7.5W; my benchmarks confirm non-endorsed pads don't. It retails for S$99 at Apple, though I picked one up in Japan.
Liberty+ Wireless Earphones
The Liberty+ is a true wireless earbud from Zolo Audio, an Anker brand. It came from a hugely successful Kickstarter, raising US$2.8 million from 25,412 backers, helped by Anker's mentorship, before launching on 21st June 2017.
Apple Watch 42mm Black Sport Loop
The Apple Watch 42mm Black Sport Loop retails for S$78 in Singapore. I bought mine at Apple Omotesando in Tokyo for about S$68. I'd hoped to use Yodobashi's 5% VISA discount, but their strap selection was limited.
Apple Watch 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case With Space Black Milanese Loop (Series 3)
Apple Watch Series 3 in Space Black Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop isn't sold in Singapore. None of the high-end models, Stainless Steel, Edition, or Hermes, are, because they come only in GPS + Cellular, unsupported by local telcos.
Adidas Issey Miyake 3D Roll Top Backpack
The Adidas 3D Gym Sack and 3D Roll Top Backpack look like Issey Miyake designs, but it's not a collaboration. Both are sold in Adidas Originals stores in Japan, the Roll Top Backpack retailing around S$129.
Nomad Universal Cable (0.3m)
Having bought the 1.5m Nomad Universal Cable from South Korea, I wanted the shorter 0.3m version too. The 1.5m is great from a wall outlet but too bulky coiled, so the 0.3m suits charging from a power bank.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 (Blue Tint)
My brother helped me get my first Yeezy, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 in Blue Tint. Launched on 16th December 2017 at S$349, it features a tinted blue upper with contrasting red lettering and a mirrored 'SPLY-350' mark.
Looking Back 2017
Looking back at 2017, almost two years into my home, my MCO Touch Panel smart switches proved unreliable. Three 1-gang units lost power entirely, and the Z-Wave module in a 4-gang panel failed.