Happy 32nd Birthday To Me
I took leave for my 32nd birthday, which turned into an errand day. I started at the Singtel Shop to move Li Xiang's plan to SIM-only, then to OCBC to open her an OCBC 360 account for higher interest rates.
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Daniel Wellington Watches
Daniel Wellington is the hipster watch brand of the moment, increasingly popular and not cheap in Singapore. I was seeded two, but since I already wear an Apple Watch and Moto 360, I passed them to Li Xiang.
AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor TV Antenna
Since December 2013, Mediacorp has broadcast free-to-air channels digitally over DVB-T2, with analogue signals set to end by 2017. To receive these channels, you need a compatible antenna, so I picked up the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor TV Antenna.
Telegram Bot Using AWS API Gateway And AWS Lambda
After my Slack Bot tutorial using AWS API Gateway and Lambda, I ported it to work for a Telegram Bot. The main differences: Telegram requires an API token to post responses back, and I trigger it with /commands.
Slack Bot Using AWS API Gateway And AWS Lambda
At Tech in Asia, and between Li Xiang and me, we communicate on Slack, so I built a Slack Bot to run tasks on command. I'd hosted it on my own VPS but moved it to AWS for better uptime.
Samsung Series 5 55″ SUHD Smart LED TV (UA55JS7200)
I bought the Samsung Series 5 55-inch SUHD Smart LED TV (UA55JS7200) from Best Denki VivoCity during a CNY Fortune Sale, for my new house. Launched at S$3,699 in April 2015, it had dropped to S$2,949.
Singtel Samsung Galaxy S7 4G+ And Galaxy S7 edge 4G+ Price Plans
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge 4G+, available in Singapore from 12th March 2016. Both come in a single 32GB, now with expandable microSD up to 200GB, in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium.
Dash microSD & Dash SD Card Reader
I backed the Dash microSD and SD Card Reader on Kickstarter in November 2015, a project that raised US$11,492 from 717 backers. I chose the US$22 reward, paying about US$25 with shipping, for a compact build-your-own card reader.
Samsung Pay Will Come To Singapore This Year
In a press release on its 2016 global momentum, Samsung announced that Samsung Pay would come to Singapore later in the year. Its 2016 expansion starts with China in March, followed by Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Spain, and the UK.
Dell UltraSharp InfinityEdge Monitors
Dell's UltraSharp InfinityEdge monitors, known for their ultra-thin borders on all sides, are finally available in Singapore. Two models launched: a 27-inch Quad HD and a 23.8-inch Full HD. The 24-inch U2417H retails for S$429.
FiftyThree Pencil Stylus
With Li Xiang drawing constantly in FiftyThree's Paper app to design our new house, I picked up the FiftyThree Pencil stylus. Launched in November 2013, the Pencil is built to pair with Paper, working far better than an ordinary stylus.
Lenovo New Service Center In Singapore
Lenovo has opened a new customer service centre at Paya Lebar, adding to its existing Kaki Bukit hub. Both offer customer care, technical support, and post-sale services, working independently on cases to ensure each is resolved.
Bluelounge Soba Cable Routing
The Bluelounge Soba is a cable routing kit that bundles multiple cables into a single tube for a neater look. I bought mine at Paragon in Bangkok for about S$36. It comes in black or white.
Just Mobile Alupad
The Just Mobile Alupad is a mouse pad crafted from anodised aluminium wrapped in smooth white plastic. The plastic wrap, which sets it apart from the MacPadd, makes the mouse glide more smoothly. I got mine in Bangkok.
Bluelounge Posto Headphone Stand
The Bluelounge Posto is the brand's take on a headphone stand, shipping in three pieces for one-time assembly. Available in black or white, it has a flexible silicone-rubber headphone rest. I bought mine at Paragon in Bangkok for about S$30.
Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock retails for S$118 in Singapore, but I bought mine in Bangkok at iStudio Paragon for about S$131, S$13 more even after the VAT refund. It's surprisingly small, at 10.4cm wide, yet much heavier.
Bluelounge Pixi Multi-Purpose Tie
The Bluelounge Pixi is a multi-purpose cable tie in Small, Medium, and Large. Each size includes two cable lengths in differing quantities, yet all cost the same, about S$16. I picked mine up at Paragon in Bangkok.
Synology DiskStation DS216+
The Synology DS216+, launched on 28th January 2016, succeeds the DS215+ and retails in Singapore for S$499. This high-performance 2-bay NAS for small offices and home users features a dual-core Intel CPU, AES-NI encryption, Btrfs support, and 4K transcoding.
Vitastiq – A Device That Tracks Your Vitamin & Mineral Levels
I was seeded the Vitastiq, a device claiming to track your body's vitamin and mineral levels. It began on Indiegogo in December 2014, raising US$264,937 from over 900 backers, and shipped in March 2015. It's still available to buy.
DYMO LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker
The DYMO LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Hand-Held Label Maker had an Amazon Gold Box deal in January 2016, crashing from US$91.79 to just US$18.99, now back to around US$26.98. It doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used a freight forwarder.
Klipsch R6 In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones
The Klipsch R6 In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones are Klipsch's first-ever Bluetooth earphones, launched in Singapore on 15th January 2016 at S$299. At launch only matte black was available, with a one-year warranty from official distributor Tat Chuan Acoustic.
Xiaomi USB Fan
The Xiaomi USB Fan sells for S$6.99 in white or blue. During the Lunar New Year 2016 sale, it dropped a dollar to S$5.99, so I bought two, paying about S$16 with shipping. A small but handy desk fan.