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.
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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 Hermès, 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.
Anker PowerPort Qi 10W Wireless Charger
I bought the Anker PowerPort Qi 10W from Amazon for US$19.49, down from US$25.99 thanks to an exclusive Kinja Deals coupon. Handily, some Anker products, including this one, ship directly to Singapore for a small fee.
KeySmart MagConnect
The KeySmart MagConnect is the brand's latest accessory, a magnetic take on the Quick Disconnect that lets you easily attach and detach key fobs from your KeySmart. The magnet is strong, and it retails for US$9.99.
Google Home Mini
Google's US Store makes it hard for non-US buyers, but the Google Home Mini's 40% discount to US$29, from US$49, was tempting. I've ordered from it without trouble, needing only a US VPN and US Google account.
Sony XB950B1 Extra Bass Wireless Headphones
I bought the Sony XB950B1 Extra Bass Wireless Headphones from Amazon for US$98 during Black Friday 2017, down from US$128. They qualified for free AmazonGlobal shipping above US$125. The same headphones cost S$269 in Singapore, 50% more expensive.
Anker Micro USB to USB C Adapter
I bought the Anker Micro USB to USB-C Adapter from Amazon for US$6.99, a two-pack working out to US$3 each. It ships directly to Singapore. I needed them to keep using my spare Micro-USB cables with USB-C power banks.
Synology DiskStation DS918+ Review
The Synology DS918+ is the flagship 4-bay NAS in the Plus Series, announced at Computex 2017 and released that October. Retailing for S$811 at Fuwell, it costs S$100 more than the DS418play, adding a quad-core processor and 4GB RAM.
Amazon Launches Amazon Prime In Singapore
A day after ending free AmazonGlobal shipping, Amazon launched Amazon Prime in Singapore, as many suspected. It costs S$8.99 a month, or just S$2.99 as an introductory offer of unspecified duration, and comes with a 30-day free trial.