Linksys WRT1900AC Router Review
The Linksys WRT1900AC came in the biggest router box I've ever received. Inside, everything sits in protective foam rather than cardboard, with a sponge fixed to the lid to cushion the router. It retails for S$399.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Announced
Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 last night in New York, touting it as 'the tablet that can replace your laptop'. It packs a 12-inch ClearType HD display, an adjustable kickstand, more power, and an upgraded camera, around 800g.
LifeTrak Zone C410 Watch Review
The LifeTrak Zone C410 is a fitness watch from Salutron, Inc. Founded in 1995, Salutron was among the first companies to develop On-Demand, ECG-accurate heart rate monitoring, growing from commercial cardio equipment into a name for chest straps and watches.
TCL Sponsors Premiere of “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
Thanks to TCL for sponsoring me tickets to the Southeast Asia premiere of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The premiere was held on 14th May 2014 at Shaw House, with the film opening in Singapore on 22nd May.
Sony Digital Voice Recorder ICD-UX543F
Sony has opened its largest Southeast Asian flagship store at 313@Somerset, opposite Starbucks, spanning 9,902 square feet and open 10am to 10pm daily. As a Sony member, I had S$50 to spend there, but found little I wanted.
Parallels Access For iPad
Parallels Access for iPad is a remote desktop app that lets you run any Mac or PC application on your iPad, designed to make those apps feel native. A 12-month subscription costs US$49.99 through an in-app purchase.
Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 (2014 Color Collection)
As part of the 2014 Logitech Color Collection, the Wireless Mouse M235 arrives in four new colours, Green Envy, Bubble Bath, Blue Bliss, and Daring Dive. It keeps the same S$29 price and is already in stores.
Adobe Voice, a New Animated Video App For iPad
Adobe Voice is Adobe's latest iPad app, letting you create and share animated video stories right from the iPad. It's free on the iOS App Store and requires an iPad 2 or newer running iOS 7.
Dyson Cool fans
I attended the launch of the updated Dyson Cool fans at Gillman Barracks last week. The biggest gripe with the previous generation was noise, so I'm pleased to hear that the new fans are up to 75% quieter.
Xiaomi Mi 10,400mAh Power Bank
5,000 units of the Xiaomi Mi 10,400mAh Power Bank first went on sale in Singapore at noon on 24th April 2014. If you missed it, Xiaomi Singapore holds another sale on 6th May at noon. It retails for just S$13.99.
TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch Review
The TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch tracks activities like indoor and outdoor running, cycling, and swimming. It features an extra-large display, full-screen graphical training tools, and easy one-button navigation, monitoring key metrics such as pace and calories burned across your workouts.
Anker Ultra-Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad
Wanting to try Qi wireless charging, I bought the Anker Ultra-Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad from Amazon for US$25.99. Since Anker, not Amazon, sells it and doesn't ship to Singapore directly, I paid an extra US$5.22 to my HopShopGo forwarder.
Western Digital My Passport Pro
Western Digital announced the My Passport Pro on 31st March 2014, the first portable, Thunderbolt-powered dual-drive with an integrated Thunderbolt cable. Thunderbolt powers it directly, so no separate power source is needed. Built for Mac, it ships pre-formatted with HFS+.
Moshi VersaKeyboard For iPad Air
I think the Moshi VersaKeyboard for iPad Air is a clever invention. It retails for S$139 in a single colour, Graphite Black, with a polycarbonate back shell, built around the Moshi VersaCover Origami Case I reviewed earlier.
Marvel Super Heroes Stickers In WeChat Sticker Shop
Marvel Super Heroes stickers are now available in the WeChat Sticker Shop. From the 22nd to 29th April 2014, they're free, after which they cost S$1.28 to buy, and yes, they're animated. Not on WeChat? Download it now.
Muppets: Most Wanted
Muppets: Most Wanted is the sequel to 2011's The Muppets. It opened in the US on 21st March 2014 and reaches Singapore on 24th April. Running 107 minutes, it features the voices of Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector’s Edition
I bought the Diablo III Collector's Edition in May 2012, and two years on it was time for the expansion. I pre-ordered the Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition from Amazon on 1st February 2014, getting it that April for US$79.99.
Fabrix Laptop Carrier Bag
Fabrix has launched its new Laptop Carrier Bag, retailing for US$70. It comes in five designs, Classic Plaid, Midnight Herringbone, Neo Plaid, Tiger Camo, and Whiskey Herringbone, each in a 13-inch or 15-inch size. I'm torn between Midnight and Whiskey.
Microsoft Office 365 Personal
Microsoft Singapore has launched Office 365 Personal, aimed at individuals. It lets you install Office on one PC or Mac and one tablet connected to the service, costing S$89 a year or S$9.80 a month.
Snugg Microsoft Surface 2 Sleeve
After getting my Microsoft Surface 2, I went looking for a sleeve just as Snugg asked if I'd like to review one. Already owning several iPad sleeves, I chose the Snugg Microsoft Surface 2 Sleeve, available in seven colours.
Microsoft Surface 2
The Microsoft Surface 2 launched last month, and thanks to Ian, media could buy it at a discount. Retailing at S$618 for 32GB and S$748 for 64GB, I bought the 32GB to complete my tablet family.
Moshi SenseCover For iPhone
The Moshi SenseCover for iPhone, retailing for S$54.90, brings iPhone users a taste of Samsung's S View Flip Cover. Since Apple doesn't support the feature, it's limited to three things: checking the date, and swiping to answer or reject calls.