Crumpler Bag – Dry Red No. 3
I bought the Crumpler Dry Red No. 3 from Crumpler at ION Orchard. It retails for S$299, or S$269.10 with the 10% American Express discount. It's carry-on cabin luggage that fits the overhead cabin exactly.
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Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011
I got my Timbuk2 bags in San Francisco last December. A reader wrote in with a few questions about the Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011, so rather than reply by email, I'm sharing. I bought the gunmetal/blue/black Q Backpack for US$99.
mig33 Kopnas 2012
Today marks two full years at mig33 and the start of my third. I've just returned from mig33 Kopnas 2012 in Jakarta, the yearly gathering of mig33 users in Indonesia. Kopnas, from 'Kopi' and 'Nasional', means a national coffee gathering.
Apple TV (2nd Generation)
I bought the Apple TV (2nd Generation) from San Francisco's Apple Store for US$99, or US$107.67 after tax. I wish it were sold in Singapore, but without an iTunes movie and TV rental here, I doubt it will be soon.
Happy Lunar New Year 2012
Today is the eve of Lunar New Year, the last day of the Rabbit year, with the Dragon year beginning tomorrow. Expect plenty of babies, as the Chinese adore a Dragon year. I wish all a Happy Lunar New Year.
Sony Tablet S (3G) Availability in Singapore
The Sony Tablet S (3G/16GB) is finally available in Singapore as of 13th January 2012 for S$798. Its arrival has also cut the Wi-Fi-only prices, now S$618 for 16GB and S$748 for 32GB. The 3G model runs Android 3.2.
Motorola XOOM 2 Availability in Singapore
The Motorola XOOM 2 (3G/Wi-Fi, 32GB) is now available in Singapore as of 13th January 2012, at a recommended S$978. It runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb on a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 Gorilla Glass display, with a splash-guard and flattened edges.
Sony Xperia S
Announced at CES 2012, the Sony Xperia S is Sony's first smartphone since parting ways with Ericsson. Its specs impress, with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and NFC support. My only gripe is that it ships with Android 2.3.
Nokia Lumia 900
The Nokia Lumia 900 was announced at CES 2012, though for now it's exclusive to AT&T. I'm sure other countries will follow, perhaps SingTel bringing it to Singapore with LTE. If only Nokia had added NFC, it would be perfect.
Samsung Smartphones & Tablets Launching In Jan/Feb 2012 In Singapore
Samsung has several phones and tablets launching in Singapore in early 2012. The Galaxy Nexus arrives on 11th February at a recommended S$948, the world's first phone running Android 4.0, with a 4.65-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display.
Prada Phone by LG 3.0 Availability in Singapore
The Prada Phone by LG 3.0 retails for S$1,088 without contract. LG holds a one-day sale at its LG LIVE Store in Marina Bay Sands on 21st January 2012, where every purchase comes with a limited edition LG Prada Cradle.
Twelve South PlugBug Charger
I bought the Twelve South PlugBug Charger at the Apple Store in Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas, for US$34.95, or US$37.78 after tax. It acts as a US travel adapter for your MacBook's MagSafe adapter, plus an extra USB port.
Looking Back 2011
In my Looking Back 2010 post, I wished to visit the US and see snow in 2011, and I did, posting this from my uncle's house in LA. Having never seen real snow in 26 years, Snow City excepted.
Apple – The Company Store
After Google's Building 44, I drove about 15 minutes to Apple's Company Store at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino. The famous 'I visited the mothership' T-shirt is no longer printed; the new design reads 'I visited the Apple campus'.
Google Building 44 (Android Mascots)
Google's Building 44 sits at 1635 Charleston Road, Mountain View. I rented a car from Hertz and drove there from San Francisco, about an hour away. I noticed snow on the ground and was surprised, but it turned out artificial.
Garmin Nuvi 1390LMT
I got the Garmin Nuvi 1390LMT from a RadioShack on Market Street in San Francisco, the nearest electronics store to my Chancellor Hotel, as they're hard to find. The helpful assistant recommended it, since it comes with lifetime maps.
SingTel’s Broadband on Mobile Prestige 75
On 20th December 2011, SingTel launched Singapore's first LTE service, available to both consumer and business users. Initially it supports only USB dongle modems, with LTE smartphones and tablets to come once they're more widely available.
Timbuk2 Bags
I visited the official Timbuk2 retail store in San Francisco, at 506 Hayes Street, where the staff were friendly and the service excellent. I picked up four bags, the Command Messenger, Q Backpack 2011, and two Hidden Messengers, spending US$279.
Away To US (West Coast)
I'll be away for about a month from this Sunday, 18th December 2011, travelling across the US to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. I'll keep blogging about gadgets and US attractions while I'm there, so stay tuned.
Winners Of The Nokia ‘Amazing Everyday’ Contest
Announcing the winners of the Nokia 'Amazing Everyday' contest I held on 1st December 2011. They are Julian Chow, for Sunset at Bedok Reservoir, and Sajnikanth, for Bright Side of the Moon. Congratulations, your details go to Nokia Singapore.
UOB Mobile iPhone App
UOB launched its mobile iPhone app yesterday. What sets it apart from local banks' apps like OCBC's or DBS/POSB's is access to financial information, deposit and exchange rates, unit trust prices, and gold and silver prices, plus calculators.
Crumpler Pouch – Haven (M)
I got another Crumpler pouch for my US trip next Sunday, the Crumpler Haven (M). This limited edition print retails for S$79, with no 10% discount since it's limited. I bought it to hold my Canon 50D with 18-200mm lens.