Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter
The Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter retails for S$98, my first purchase at the new Apple Orchard Road store. It powers the 13-inch MacBook Pro, though pricey, it doesn't include a USB-C charge cable.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13″ With Touch Bar And Touch ID (Mid 2017)
I'd been stocking up on USB-C devices to prepare for this: my company MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) was due for a refresh after three years at Tech in Asia. Its replacement is the MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar.
Adidas Originals x PORTER 2 Way Waist/Shoulder Bag
The Adidas Originals x PORTER 2 Way Waist/Shoulder Bag retails for S$259 at Dover Street Market Singapore, S$10 more than the matching NMD C1 shoes. My brother bought me both, and this is my second waist bag.
Adidas Originals x PORTER NMD C1 Shoes
I already own two pairs of Adidas NMD shoes, from Hong Kong and Munich, and have used Head Porter bags since 2009. So when Adidas NMD crossed over with Porter (Yoshida), I had to get the NMD C1 shoes.
Innergie PowerJoy 30C
The Innergie PowerJoy 30C, unveiled at Computex 2017, is Innergie's first USB-C wall charger, retailing for US$44. It features SmartBoost for up to 35% faster charging and InnerShield power protection, and ships with three interchangeable travel plugs.
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
The Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter retails for S$98. It extends a single USB-C port into three: HDMI, USB-A, and USB-C. The HDMI supports full HD at 60Hz or 4K at 30Hz, though Apple notes some incompatibilities.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
I found an unopened Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter in my drawer and decided to write it up. It retails for S$38, a price unchanged after all these years; the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter costs the same.
Glif – A Tripod Mount For Smartphones
Glif is a smartphone tripod mount from Studio Neat. The original launched on Kickstarter in 2010, raising US$137,417, though I missed it. The second generation followed in July 2016, raising over US$208,000, and this review covers that version.
KeySmart Nano Torch
Like the KeySmart Nano Pen, the KeySmart Nano Torch is a KeySmart accessory, a small stainless steel LED torch. Its NICHIA LED puts out 25 lumens, powered by four included LR521 button cells, and it retails for US$19.99.
Ambi Climate (2nd Edition) Review
Three years after the original launched on Kickstarter in 2014, Ambi Climate returns with the 2nd Edition, again crowdfunded. The smart AI device learns your comfort preferences to control your air conditioner. This reviews the new version.
KeySmart Nano Pen
The KeySmart Nano Pen is a compact accessory for your KeySmart, a small stainless steel pen with a magnetic cap for easy closure. It ships with two refills and retails for US$13.99, slipping neatly alongside your keys.
Apple Orchard Road Opening Swag
Apple's first store in Singapore and Southeast Asia, Apple Orchard Road, opened on Saturday, 27th May 2017. The first few in the queue received a door gift: a US-made Apple t-shirt and a sticker celebrating the opening.
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 SE Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
The Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 and PRO 2 SE launched in Singapore in December 2016 at S$319 and S$379. The SE, or Special Edition, adds NFC pairing, a more premium finish, and a hard carrying case for extra S$60.
Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable
The Choetech USB-C to HDMI Cable retails for S$23.80 on Qoo10 with free shipping. This 3m cable supports up to 4K at 60Hz and works with Thunderbolt 3 laptops that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, like the 2016 MacBook Pro.
First Apple Store in Singapore will open on 27th May 2017 at 10am
Singapore's first Apple Store, located along Orchard Road, opens on Saturday, 27th May 2017 at 10am. Found at 270 Orchard Road, it operates daily from 10am to 10pm, marking Apple's retail debut in the country.
Gaston Luga – Praper Backpack
Gaston Luga is a Swedish backpack maker from Stockholm, founded by Carl Sundqvist on a vision of Scandinavian minimalism with elegance. It offers two men's lines, Classic at S$319 and Praper at S$349. This review covers the Praper backpack.
Challenger Flagship Store at Bugis Junction
After losing its 50,000 sq ft Funan flagship to the mall's 2016 redevelopment, Challenger opened a new flagship at Bugis Junction. The 14,000 sq ft store sits in Basement 1, where the old Virtualand arcade used to be.
Linksys Velop Review
The Linksys Velop is Linksys's first Wi-Fi mesh system, launched in Singapore on 12th April 2017, the second after Netgear Orbi. Like the eero I've used since January, mesh lets your whole home share a single SSID.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, available in Singapore from 29th April 2017. The S8 retails for S$1,148 and the S8+ for S$1,298, in Maple Gold, Midnight Black, and Orchid Grey.
Limpeh Says – Singapore’s Version Of Cards Against Humanity
Limpeh Says is Singapore's take on Cards Against Humanity, 'Limpeh' being Hokkien for 'your father'. It began as a Kickstarter raising S$121,370 from 2,164 backers. I pledged S$40 for one 550-card set, with 90 red and 460 white cards.
HTC U Ultra Review
The HTC U Ultra launched in Singapore on 25th February 2017 at S$898, in blue, black, and pink, with 64GB the only capacity here. It's HTC's first-half 2017 flagship, despite running a 2016-era Snapdragon 821 processor.
Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
I bought the Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse from Amazon for US$59.99, the lowest price ever per CamelCamelCamel. It qualifies for free AmazonGlobal shipping above US$125, but lacking enough items, I shipped it to my freight forwarder instead.