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The Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo (8TB) retails for S$1,199, steep for an external drive. Its dual Thunderbolt ports let you daisy-chain up to six Duo drives, totalling 48TB, or other devices like monitors, media players, and editing gear.
In this second part of my Synology DiskStation DS413j review, after unboxing and setup earlier, I cover performance, backup, and CloudStation. I tested file transfer speeds with LAN Speed Test, the DS413j running SHR with WD Red drives.
I received the ATake Rain Dance Speakers as a gift from my cousin. If you'd like one, they sell for S$39.90 at Challenger, Courts, Popular, and Newstead. They're great for outdoor parties like a BBQ, or as a gift exchange.
I bought the Cote&Ciel Spree Messenger Bag in Grey Melange from city'super at Harbour City in Hong Kong for HK$1,250, about S$200. The medium size fits up to a 13-inch laptop. I'm now a Cote&Ciel fan, their designs are unique.
The Innergie PocketCell Duo was unveiled at CES 2013 in January, succeeding the PocketCell that retails in Singapore for S$79. This light portable charger weighs 132.5g, holds 6,800mAh, and outputs 2.1A per USB port, ideal for charging high-capacity devices quickly.
I bought the Twelve South HiRise for iMac at Hysan Place Apple Store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, for HK$618, about S$99. I couldn't find it in Singapore, not on Apple's stores, so your best bet is Twelve South's website.
I bought the Twelve South BackPack 2 at the Hysan Place Apple Store in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, for HK$268, about S$43. In Singapore it's S$55 at EpiCentre and S$49 on the Apple Online Store. It fits the iMac 27-inch.
Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013 are now available 30th January 2013, from computer stores or directly from the Microsoft Store Singapore. If you bought a previous version of Office in the eligibility window, you're entitled to a free upgrade.
Announcing the winner of the Norton 360 Multi-Device giveaway I held on 17th January 2013. Congratulations to @KEBL93, whose winning tweet explained she needed to protect the laptop and phone she's buying for university. You've won, courtesy of Norton.
In this final part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after covering unboxing, design, features, and functionality earlier, I share my experience actually using it. The big question is ultrabook versus tablet: given the choice, I had no clear favourite.
I've been seeded the Synology DiskStation DS413j with three WD Red drives for a three-part review, beginning here with unboxing and setup. Since the DS413j is a four-bay NAS, I popped to Sim Lim Square for a fourth WD Red.
In this second part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after unboxing and design earlier, I cover its features and functionality. Starting with the ports, all sit on the right side, save for the headphone and microphone combo jack.
Yesterday, Samsung launched its first Samsung Mobile PIN in Singapore, also the first in Asia, at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza, known to many as Takashimaya. First introduced at the 2012 London Olympics, the Mobile PIN is a pop-up store.
This year's Norton Cybercrime Report 2012 revealed a clear shift towards new forms of cybercrime, targeting social networks and mobile devices. As criminals increasingly exploit the popularity of these platforms, it's wise to take steps to protect yourself.
I last printed my Blogger Name Cards in 2010, getting 200 for S$60 from Tommy Print. I'd nearly run out, and Li Xiang had redesigned my logo for lesterchan.net v4. I returned to Tommy Print, where 200 cost S$60.
Having been seeded the Dell XPS 12 for a three-part review, I begin with unboxing and design. The XPS 12 was announced on 30th August 2012 at IFA, with the base model now retailing for S$1,828.
As I manage my mom's domain, firstfood.com.sg, a scam email I received looked legitimate. Addressed to the CEO and Manager, it claimed to come from a domain registration and dispute organisation in Asia, handling companies' domain registration and IP protection.
Adobe Creative Suite 2, released on 2nd April 2005, is now free, downloadable from the official Adobe CS2 Download Page. Note that the Mac version won't run on current Intel-based Macs, as it was built for Power PC machines.
Alienware has opened its second Alienware Arena in Singapore, on Level 3 of Lucky Chinatown, conceptualised by Alienware from the ground up. The first Arena sits at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, having been bought over from JCube Cybercafe and rebranded.
The Timbuk2 Dime Bag seems discontinued, as I can no longer find it on timbuk2.com, which explains the 50% off at Cineleisure's Timbuk2 shop. Usually S$29, it's now just S$14.50, in red or green. Note the shop has moved.
The Dell S2440L 24-inch Monitor (S$379) is part of Dell's new S series, alongside the S2240L, S2340L, and S2740L. The smaller models are virtually borderless, while the S2440L and S2740L are almost frameless, with flush edge-to-edge glass.
Thanks to Benjamin Eng and his cousin for helping me buy the Nike+ FuelBand (Black Ice) from the US. I'd tried myself via a freight forwarder, but neither my credit card nor PayPal would go through. I paid US$180.