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.
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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.
Anker 40W 5V/8A 5-Port Wall Charger
I bought the Anker 40W 5-Port Wall Charger from Amazon for US$25.99, shipping it to my HopShopGo freight forwarder since it doesn't reach Singapore directly. Forwarding it from HopShopGo, together with the Anker Qi Wireless Charging Pad, cost US$16.88.
Twelve South HiRise For iPhone 5 & iPad Mini
In Sydney, almost everything costs more than in Singapore, except coffee and this HiRise dock. I bought the Twelve South HiRise for iPhone 5 & iPad Mini at the Apple Store Sydney for AU$34.95, versus S$49 online.
Huawei E5372 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Modem
I'd used the Huawei MiFi E585, bought four years ago, until its battery gave out, going flat after an hour. Spoilt by 4G, I find Singapore's congested 3G far too slow. I'd wanted a 4G mobile Wi-Fi modem last year.
lesterchan.net v4.2
Another six months on, it's time for another lesterchan.net update, v4.2. The biggest new feature is Site Analytics, powered by Google Analytics, pulling data through the Google Analytics API and rendering it with the HighCharts JavaScript charting library.
HTC One (M8) Available In Singapore From This Saturday
The HTC One (M8) arrives in Singapore from 5th April 2014 at all mobile operators, SingTel, M1, and StarHub, plus authorised retailers. It comes in Gunmetal Grey and Glacial Silver, with the 16GB model at a recommended S$998.
Sony NEX-3N
I bought the Sony NEX-3N from Amazon during a lightning deal on 13th January 2014 for just US$289.99. HopShopGo received it with a 3kg chargeable weight, but their repack option trimmed it to 1kg, so shipping cost me only US$20.32.
Microsoft Office For iPad
After roughly four years in the making, Microsoft Office for iPad is finally here, and it's free for viewing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. To edit, you'll need an Office 365 subscription, with Home Premium at S$138 a year.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the third Phase Two film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World. It precedes Guardians of the Galaxy on 1st August 2014 and stars Chris Evans.