X-mini KAI X1
The X-mini KAI X1 is the smallest speaker in X-mini's flagship KAI X series, launched June 2017 for immersive yet portable sound. It retails for S$69.90, with the larger X2 at S$99.99 and the largest X3 at S$129.90.
Singtel iPhone 8/8 Plus/X Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus launch on 22nd September 2017 at Marina Bay Sands, with the iPhone X following later on 3rd November 2017.
Singapore iPhone Prices Over The Years
A reference list of every iPhone's launch price in Singapore, contract-free, from the iPhone 4 in 2010 onward. I've left out the iPhone 2G, never sold here, and the 3G and 3GS, which launched only with contracts.
Google Wifi Review
Google Wifi launched in Singapore on 31st August 2017 via a StarHub partnership, the first in Southeast Asia. You can get a three-pack bundle at S$15 a month over 24 months on selected StarHub plans, with no upfront cost.
Aztech AIR-706P AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Mesh Router Review
The Aztech AIR-706P is Aztech's first mesh router, launched July 2017 at S$269. This budget router extends range by adding a second AIR-706P rather than an extender, though it's not a true mesh.
TrackR Pixel Review
AXTRO Smart is the exclusive Singapore distributor for TrackR, a Santa Barbara startup specialising in personal item management. The TrackR Pixel is its latest, a small, lightweight Bluetooth tracker you attach to items and ring via the app.
Google Wifi Now Available in Singapore
Google Wifi is now officially available in Singapore through a StarHub partnership, the first Southeast Asian launch. From 31st August 2017, a three-pack bundle costs S$15 a month over 24 months on selected StarHub plans.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, launching in Singapore on 15th September 2017 in Midnight Black, Maple Gold, and Orchid Grey. It retails for S$1,398, S$230 more than the recalled Note 7, in 64GB only.
Samsung SmartThings V2 Hub (UK)
I bought the Samsung SmartThings V2 Hub (UK) from Amazon UK for £99.99, dropping to £83.33 with the 20% VAT exemption. Direct UPS delivery to Singapore was pricey at £15.18 but fast, arriving four days later.
uHoo Review
uHoo is an indoor air toxin sensor launched in April 2017, shipping first to corporate customers, its primary audience, then to general consumers from June. Backed by an East Ventures seed round, it had earlier crowdfunded pre-orders on Indiegogo.
Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac
Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac launched with support for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar, macOS High Sierra, and upcoming Windows 10 features like the People Bar. It also brings big performance gains, up to 100% faster external Thunderbolt SSDs.
Fibaro Z-Wave Universal Door & Window Sensor 2 Gen5
Vesternet runs a weekly Monday sale on Z-Wave products, so I picked up a couple of Fibaro Z-Wave Universal Door & Window Sensor 2 Gen5 at about S$52 each, plus some TKB TZ69E Z-Wave wall plug switches.
Sudio Tre Wireless Earphones
The Sudio Tre is the brand's second wireless earphones, after the Vasa Blå. It retails for S$179 in four colours. Shipping to Singapore brings a 20% tax rebate, and the code lesterchan takes a further 15% off.
Timbuk2 Showdown Laptop Backpack
During Timbuk2's end-of-season sale of up to 50% off, I bought the Showdown Laptop Backpack for US$44, while Li Xiang grabbed the Tuck Pack and Heist Briefcase. The promo code PLUS15 knocked a further 15% off select items.
Google Home
I finally jumped on the Google Home bandwagon. I skipped it last year at US$99 due to an immature ecosystem, but six months on it's improved, now supporting Logitech Harmony, iRobot, Sensibo, and more, with more accurate speech recognition.
Monocozzi LUCID Plus Folio For iPad Pro 10.5″
The Monocozzi LUCID Plus Folio retails for S$69.90 in Charcoal, Coral, or Blue. A shock-resistant detachable folio case for the iPad Pro 10.5-inch, it has a removable cover, so you can use the folio with or without it.
Just Mobile Mtable
The Just Mobile MTable retails for S$119.90, a multi-purpose desktop stand crafted from a single block of aluminium to match your Mac. As a laptop stand it raises your display to eye level, freeing space for a keyboard and mouse.
Just Mobile Xtand Pro
The Just Mobile Xtand Pro retails for S$139.90. Crafted from solid aluminium to match your MacBook, it comes with two tubular supports: the shorter for the laptop's own keyboard, the taller for an external keyboard and mouse.
Cable Matters DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable
I bought the Cable Matters 2-Pack Gold-Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cables (6 feet) on Amazon for US$17.99, alongside their Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort adapter. A single cable costs US$9.99; like the adapter, it doesn't ship directly to Singapore.
Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter
Wanting to drive two external displays from a single port, I learned USB-C allows only one display per port. The answer was Thunderbolt 3, so I bought the Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 to Dual 4K DisplayPort Adapter.
Anker PowerPort 6 5V/12A 6-Port Wall Charger
I bought the Anker PowerPort 6 5V/12A 6-Port Wall Charger on Amazon for US$20.49, down from US$26.99 with the promo code GEYC7LFE. As with most Anker products on Amazon, it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used a forwarder.
Freecam Mobile Wi-Fi Camera (C330A) Review
Few will have heard of Freecam, an unfortunately named consumer security camera brand, a Google search turns up plenty of NSFW results instead. It's made by LSVT, or Leshi Shenzhen Video Technology, a Chinese company. This reviews the C330A.