Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Motorola returned to Singapore on 24th August 2016, launching a portfolio of six devices, including the Moto X Force at S$899 and Moto X Style at S$799. This review focuses on the mid-range Moto G4 Plus, priced at S$499.
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Parallels Desktop 12 For Mac
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac is now available, supporting the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and ready for the upcoming macOS Sierra. It brings performance gains, including up to 90% faster snapshot creation and 60% faster VM suspend.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, launching in Singapore on 20th August 2016 in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium. It retails for S$1,168 in a single 64GB; Samsung skipped Note 6.
TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router
I bought the TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router (TL-WR802N) from Hachi.tech, Challenger's online marketplace, for S$45 after a rebate. I needed a tiny router to cover a small dead zone in my master bedroom, hidden out of sight.
Energea Amp Charger 17W 5V/3.4A 2-Port Wall Charger
I bought the Energea Amp Charger 17W 2-Port Wall Charger at Challenger Bugis Junction for S$26.90, or S$24.21 with the member's discount. Surprisingly, Challenger's own online store Hachi.tech listed it pricier at S$35.10, upending my assumption it was cheaper.
Remotec Z-Wave AC IR Extender (ZXT-120)
I bought the Remotec Z-Wave AC IR Extender (ZXT-120) from Vesternet during its Vesternet Mondays promotion, which offers up to 20% off rotating brands like Vera, Fibaro, Aeon, and Foscam. The ZXT-120 brings my air conditioner into Z-Wave.
Amazon Echo Voice Remote
The Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot retails for US$29.99. During Amazon Prime Week, ordering through your Echo gets a one-time US$10 off, but only for Prime members. I signed up for a month to qualify.
Singapore Official Sennheiser Store
The official Sennheiser store opened at Marina Square on 2nd August 2016, the first fully-owned Sennheiser brand store in Singapore. Previously, local presence was via a distributor. It sits at #03-123 in Marina Square.
XPower 3 Socket Power Strip With 4 USB Ports
I hadn't heard of XPower until Kakki, its sole distributor, asked if I'd feature their products. The one that caught my eye was the XPower XPS3A, a power strip with three AC sockets and four USB ports.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Siren
During Vesternet's Mondays promotion, which offers up to 20% off rotating Z-Wave brands, I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Siren for about S$51, down from S$65. It's a loud siren I can trigger from my smart home automations.
OKPOW USB Type C Cable
The OKPOW USB Type-C Cable is a 1m USB-C to USB-A cable retailing for US$12.99 on Amazon, which doesn't ship to Singapore directly. Based on USB 2.0, it has gold-plated ends and a durable nylon-braided exterior.
Popp Z-Wave KFOB Remote Control
Vesternet mistakenly shipped me the Popp Z-Wave KFOB Remote Control instead of the Aeotec Key Fob I'd ordered. After I contacted support, they sent the correct item two days later and let me keep the wrong one.
TKB Z-Wave Wall Plug Switch/Meter
I bought five TKB Z-Wave Wall Plug Switch/Meters from Vesternet at about S$47 each, down from S$52 thanks to a bulk discount for buying four or more. They're a budget-friendly way to add metered Z-Wave plugs to my home.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Key Fob Remote
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Key Fob Remote from Vesternet for S$69, alongside the Minimote; locally it's S$90 at Automate Asia. It's similar to the Minimote but more portable, designed to clip onto your keys.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Minimote
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Minimote from Vesternet for about S$63, or S$80 locally at Automate Asia. Despite four buttons, each can trigger two actions, controlling up to eight devices or scenes.
Using MCO Touch Panel With Storage Water Heater
I use an Ariston Andris Lux 15L storage water heater. As working adults out from 9am to 9pm, Li Xiang and I often forget to switch it off, wasting electricity, so I added smart control with an MCO Touch Panel.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Home Energy Meter
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Home Energy Meter from Automate Asia for S$140. It measures your whole house's electrical usage by clamping onto the incoming cable at your circuit breaker, reading the flow of electricity via magnetic flux.
Circles.Life Referral Code
My Circles.Life referral code is IOA0Z. Using it earns me an extra 200MB of bonus data each month and gives you S$20 off your registration fee, with no cap and lasting while we both stay subscribed.
Winners of Sudio Vasa Bla Giveaway
Announcing the winner of my Sudio Vasa Bla giveaway from 15th June 2016. With nearly all entries strong, I couldn't single one out, so I picked the winner at random using a SQL query. Congratulations to the lucky winner.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 (Gen5)
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 from Automate Asia for S$110, alongside the Smart Switch 6. It runs on Micro-USB power or two CR123A batteries (not included), which last about two years, packing six sensors into one.
Android Pay Now In Singapore
Android Pay is now available in Singapore, the first country outside the US and UK, and the first in Asia, to get it. It works with VISA and MasterCard cards from DBS, OCBC, POSB, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5)
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 from Automate Asia for S$110, so new it wasn't yet on their site. After the Fibaro Starter Kit hooked me on energy monitoring, I added these for my always-on appliances.