Just Mobile Xtand Go
As a gadget enthusiast, I had no car windscreen mount for my phone, resting it on the cup holder cover. Glancing down for Google Maps while driving was tricky, so I got the Just Mobile Xtand Go mount.
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Magnetic Organization System (MOS)
The Magnetic Organization System (MOS) began as a Kickstarter project two years ago, raising US$29,376 against a US$6,850 goal. It's an elegant solution for organising and keeping track of your cables, simply rest a cable end on the MOS.
Belkin 6″ Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable (2)
In my earlier post on the Belkin 6-inch Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable, I said it was sold only through the Apple Online Store. I was mistaken, you can find a similar cable in stores, though fewer colours than online.
Just Mobile AluCable Mini
The Just Mobile AluCable Mini is a short 10cm USB-to-Lightning cable finished in aluminium. It sat on my Amazon wishlist for ages, but the shipping cost was never worth it, since it doesn't qualify for free Singapore delivery.
Innergie MagiCable Duo With Lightning Connector (2014)
When I bought the Innergie MagiCable Duo With Lightning Connector last October, my main gripe was the Lightning head's base being too wide to fit some cases. Innergie has since quietly slimmed it down.
Bolse 40W (5V/8A) 5-Port USB Wall/Desktop Charger
The second Bolse product I got is the 40W 5-Port USB Wall/Desktop Charger, retailing for US$22.99 on Amazon. It outputs up to 40W and 8A across five ports, weighing 222g. It's a different design from the Bolse 25W 4-Port.
Breffo Adventure Camera Tripod
The Breffo Adventure Camera Tripod is a versatile tripod that can hang, grip, hold, or stand on almost any surface. Its soft-touch rubber coating makes it waterproof and durable, and I love its grip and friction on rounded surfaces.
Nokia Lumia 930 Available In Singapore On 12th July 2014
The Nokia Lumia 930 arrives in Singapore from 12th July 2014 for S$789, at Nokia Stores, Solution Partners, and all three operators, SingTel, M1, and StarHub. All four colours, orange, green, black, and white. I'm getting mine from MobyShop.
Strontium Nitro Plus MicroSDHC UHS-1 Card
Strontium recently launched its Nitro Plus range of MicroSDHC cards. Rated UHS-1 (U3) for 4K Ultra HD recording at 3840 x 2160, the Nitro Plus offers write speeds of at least 30MB/s and read speeds of at least 80MB/s, in three capacities.
Bolse 25W (5V/5A) 4-Port USB Wall/Desktop Charger
When Bolse emailed asking me to feature their products, I was skeptical, having never heard of them. A quick search revealed solid Amazon ratings and reasonable prices. The first product I received was this 25W 4-Port USB Charger.
Blockey
Blockey is a key management system that simplifies your pockets without sacrificing design or practicality. It's made of Aluminum 7075, prized for its strength and scratch resistance, the same material used in bike shafts, rock climbing gear, and aerospace.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note In Singapore
Xiaomi's Redmi Note goes on sale in Singapore on 8th July 2014 at noon for S$199, with 5,000 units available. As with Xiaomi's usual Tuesday weekly sales, 5,000 units are always offered, so if you miss out, be patient.
Belkin 6″ Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable
After buying some cheap Chinese imitation Lightning cables from DealExtreme with horrible quality, I swore off cheap cables for good. The Belkin 6-inch Lightning to USB ChargeSync Cable is the shortest quality cable I could find.
Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
My company gave me a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2013), which uses MagSafe 2 rather than MagSafe 1. With a spare 85W MagSafe adapter at home, I picked up Apple's official converter for it.
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13″ (Late 2013)
My work laptop had been a MacBook Air 13-inch (Mid 2011), now a three-year-old model. Under migme's policy of replacing laptops every three years, they bought me a 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina (Late 2013), with a 2.4GHz dual-core i5.
Adobe Creative Cloud 2014
On 18th June 2014, Adobe unveiled its biggest Creative Cloud update yet, spanning major upgrades to its desktop apps, new iOS mobile apps, a Creative Cloud SDK, and a new Creative Cloud Photography plan.
Martian Notifier
I hadn't heard of Martian Notifier before, but it's a nicely designed watch combining an analog clockface with phone notifications delivered through its Smart Notifications app. The app offers three distinct levels of notification support.
LEGO Custom World Cup Minifigures by minifiglabs.com
It's World Cup season, and minifiglabs.com has created custom LEGOfied minifigure sets for eight qualifying countries: Brazil, Spain, Japan, Germany, Italy, Argentina, England, and the Netherlands. Each poseable figure comes with a metallic gold trophy.
Realtek Opens Office in Singapore
Realtek, the Taiwanese semiconductor firm making everything from audio to Wi-Fi chips, has opened an office in Singapore. Founded in 1987, it's now the sixth-largest fabless semiconductor company in Asia and 16th worldwide, with 2013 revenue of nearly US$1 billion.
Mactrix Dual 9000 Portable Battery
The Mactrix Dual 9000 is the larger sibling of the Mactrix Dual 5200, retailing for S$99 in red, black, and champagne gold. Like the 5200, you'll find it at Apple resellers EpiCentre, Nubox, and iStudio, plus Robinsons and Isetan.
Parallels Access 2.0
Parallels Access was once iPad-only, but with last week's Parallels Access 2.0 it now runs on Android and iPhone as a universal app. It's a remote desktop for Android and iOS that lets you run any Mac or PC application.
Spigen Ultra Thin Air Case For Nexus 5
After getting my Nexus 5, I needed a clear case and screen protector, so I chose the Spigen Ultra Thin Air Case, which bundles a Clear Case and an Ultra Crystal Screen Protector. Its hard polycarbonate shell encases it completely.