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I bought the thecoopidea Pasta Lightning Cable from city'super at Harbour City in Hong Kong for HK$148, about S$26. I'd seen it sold in Singapore but couldn't recall the price; an update later confirmed Funan's Challenger at S$29.
I've likely completed my Belkin 6-inch Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable collection. I own all four colours from the colour range, both from the black-and-white range, and now all three metallics, Gold, Silver, and Grey, matching iPhone 6 colours.
I'd been using the Just Mobile Xtand Go in my car, but after switching to the iPhone 6 Plus it could no longer hold it. The iOttie Easy One Touch 2, Amazon's number-one best seller in mounts, usually costs US$29.95.
Whenever Li Xiang receives a gadget, I get to keep it, since she's not into gadgets. The HTC RE Camera came from her company's client. It's HTC's take on the GoPro for everyday users like me, not shockproof but waterproof.
In Looking Back 2013, I'd hoped to travel to Japan, but that never happened. Even so, I'm wrapping up a 13-day holiday in Hong Kong. My resolution for 2014: time to save money after all this travelling.
The Moshi Xync with Lightning Connector, in white, retails for S$55.90, with a black Micro USB version at S$48.90. This certified cable has a sliding USB port and a hidden compartment storing a micro and nano SIM.
The Xiaomi Mi 16,000mAh Power Bank is Xiaomi's third and largest-capacity bank, first sold in Singapore at noon on 16th December 2014 for S$29.99. For the first time, it has two output ports, each supporting up to 2.1A.
I'd always wanted a GoPro but couldn't justify the cost on an action camera I might rarely use. Then I spotted the Sony HDR-AS20 bundled with a 16GB Micro SDHC card on Amazon for US$97, a tempting pre-Black-Friday deal.
The Andino selfieNANO is a Bluetooth 3.0 remote shutter for selfie lovers, working with both iOS and Android. Li Xiang and I bought it for fun at EpiLife in 313@Somerset for S$12.90, and I'm impressed by its packaging and build.
The Moshi iVisor Glass Screen Protector retails for S$56.90 for the iPhone 6 Plus and S$49.90 for the iPhone 6. Not fully transparent, it comes in black for Space Grey iPhones and white for Silver and Gold, measuring 0.3mm thin.
The Logitech AnyAngle for iPad Air 2 is a protective case with an integrated hidden hinge that holds your iPad at any angle within 50 degrees. Its durable, water-repellent materials guard against bumps, scratches, and spills, though it's heavy.
The Legion Meter is a USB multimeter with an integrated OLED display, designed to accelerate your smartphone or tablet's charging by up to 92%. A multimeter combines several measurement functions in one unit, typically measuring voltage, current, and resistance.
The LG G Watch R has been available in Singapore since 15th November 2014 for S$398. It runs a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.3-inch P-OLED display, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, and a 410mAh battery, on Android Wear.
Funko Pop! Dancing Groot, from Guardians of the Galaxy, is now available in Singapore at all Simply Toys stores for S$18.90. You'll find Simply Toys outlets at VivoCity, Bugis Junction, Plaza Singapura, and other malls across the island.
The Moshi iGlaze Armour for iPhone 6 Plus retails for S$59.90 in three colours, Satin Gold, Jet Silver, and Gunmetal Grey, each matching an iPhone finish. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours for S$5 less, at S$54.90.
The TYLT Syncable-Duo is a 2-in-1, tangle-free flat cable with both Lightning and Micro USB connectors, similar in concept to the Innergie MagiCable Duo and Ozaki O!tool Combo. The 1m version retails for S$39 in Black, Blue, Red, and Green.
The Magnat Carrier Bag holds the Magnat Board plus pockets for other gadgets and a 13-inch laptop. Weighing about 800g, it comes in seven two-tone colours and retails for US$79.90, including two Magnat stickers for you to personalise it.
The Linksys E8350 AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router launched on 7th November 2014 at a recommended S$399, exclusive to Challenger and online. It's the second Linksys router priced at S$399 after the WRT1900AC, and I think that's too high.
The Moshi Overture for iPhone 6 Plus is a folio-style wallet case retailing for S$59.90 in three colours, Brushed Titanium, Sahara Beige, and Steel Black, each matching an iPhone. The iPhone 6 version offers the same colours cheaper at S$54.90.
Xiaomi's Mi Band finally arrives in Singapore on 16th December 2014 for S$19.99. The fitness band tracks your activity and monitors your sleep, much like the Fitbit Flex. 10,000 units go on sale in flash sales at noon and 8pm.
Not many have heard of TYLT, myself included, though I recognised its boldly coloured, nicely designed packaging before placing the name. I still can't work out what TYLT stands for, as their about page doesn't say.
The Magnat Board, as the name implies, is a magnet board for neatly organising the magnetic items in your bag. It's similar to the Cocoon Grid-It but uses magnets. Weighing 500g, it comes in six colours and retails for US$53.90.