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Travelling to the US this December for the first time, I sought a US version of HungryGoWhere, and many recommended Yelp, which wasn't in the Singapore App Store. I tweeted @yelp, they asked, and hours later it appeared.
I got the Logitech Harmony 300 for S$49 at Comex 2011 last week. It's a universal remote that controls up to four devices, such as your TV, cable box, Xbox 360, and media player. I'd planned on the Harmony 200.
I bought the D-Link DNS-320 (S$109) and two Western Digital 3.5-inch Caviar Black 1TB drives at S$115 each, at Comex 2011. Despite a bad experience with the DNS-323, I went D-Link again, since this is for my mom's office.
I got the Sanyo Eneloop Standard Charger NC-MQN09 from Challenger at Funan for S$29.90, or S$26.91 with member's price. I weighed it against the cheaper Basic Charger at S$22.90, but the extra S$7 buys US-plug compatibility and a microprocessor.
I bought two Bluelounge CableBoxes in Hong Kong but never fully used them. While tidying my room and cables recently, I realised I needed two more, so I picked them up at Challenger in Funan for S$49 each, choosing black.
I bought the Bluelounge The Sanctuary from EpiCentre at ION Orchard for S$189, or S$170.10 with a 10% member's discount. I first saw it back in December 2009 at city'super in Hong Kong, in the Dark Wood finish.
Here are the ten winners of the S$10 Spinelli Vouchers giveaway, with thanks to DBS Places. You'll receive your vouchers by snail mail soon. For everyone who didn't win this time, no worries, there's always the next giveaway.
At HP's Booth 8428 Direct Counter, the 16GB and 32GB HP TouchPads sell for S$118 and S$188 respectively, before GST, during the first two days of Comex 2011, 1st to 2nd September. Just 100 units of each are available daily.
DBS Bank has launched Asia's first regional Facebook Places and Check-in Deals campaign, spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Jakarta, and Taipei. It's open to anyone with a supported mobile device, via the Facebook app or mobile browser.
The Bluelounge Notebook Kit can be bought from the Design Museum Shop at Red Dot Traffic for S$31.05. I also spotted it at EpiCentre in ION Orchard for S$39, slightly dearer, and at Challenger in IMM for a cheaper S$29.
I hadn't seen the Bluelounge Cool Feet sold in Singapore until yesterday at Challenger in IMM. Mine came as part of the Notebook Kit I bought from the Design Museum Shop for S$31.05. Challenger IMM sells it for S$18.90.
Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple's CEO, with Tim Cook taking over. His health is taking a toll, and I wish him all the best. Let's not forget it was he who brought Apple back from the brink of bankruptcy.
Nokia has launched the Nokia 700, 701, and 600, powered by Symbian Belle, the successor to Symbian Anna. I was invited to the WOM World launch event in Hong Kong but couldn't make it, the 700 being the smallest.
I couldn't find the Bluelounge Cableyoyo sold in Singapore. Mine came as part of the Bluelounge Notebook Kit, which includes two Cableyoyos, from the Design Museum Shop for S$31.05. HardwareZone forum posts mention iStudio, but I checked a few outlets.
I got the Bluelounge CableBox Mini for S$37.35 at the Design Museum Shop in Red Dot Traffic. Challenger sells it cheaper, at S$34.90, but only in Pink, Blue, and Yellow. I needed white to match my white Huawei Terminal.
Symbian Anna, the Singapore variant, releases on 2nd September 2011. You can download it via Ovi Suite v3.1.1 on a PC, or over the air directly to your smartphone. The latest software update for Symbian phones brings significant enhancements.
I got the Bluelounge POP from DG LifeStyle Shop at VivoCity for S$18. The service there is going from bad to worse, and if the POP weren't unavailable elsewhere in Singapore, I wouldn't bother with that shop.
I got the Bluelounge CableDrop from Challenger at Funan for S$16.90, or S$15.21 with member's price. Just one more, the Cableyoyo, and my Bluelounge cable management collection will be complete.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G (16GB) is now available in Singapore at S$848 without contract. Samsung launched its sale on 19th August 2011, pairing the Tab's ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design.
Just last month, HP announced the TouchPad's Singapore availability at S$699 for 16GB, and today they've announced they're killing WebOS. What a turnaround. I wonder whether they'll clear the existing TouchPads at a discount, since I wouldn't mind one cheaply.
I'd long wanted a Logitech Harmony remote for my TV and media player, but they were always pricey. Now there's a more affordable option, the Logitech Harmony 200, arriving in Singapore by early September 2011 at a recommended S$39.
Firefox 6.0 is officially out, though the final build leaked two days ago. It arrives two months after Firefox 5.0 and five after 4.0. At this rate, the version numbers will soon become meaningless, I've already lost track of Chrome.