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Since the Ulanzi U-PAD III iPad mount only fits an iPhone in landscape, the ST-27 Metal Phone Tripod Mount is the phone-focused option. Solid all-metal aluminium with three 1/4-inch screw holes, I got mine for S$33.90.
I bought the Ulanzi U-PAD III Metal iPad Tripod Mount for S$41.67 during 12/12, down from S$49.90. The premium all-metal aluminium mount holds devices from 10 to 23cm, so it fits an iPhone in landscape too.
Looking back at 2022, the year Singapore reopened and masks became optional, finally feeling almost normal again. It was also when I joined Roborock's PR list and received the Q7 Max and G10 for review.
The Rode PSA1+ is a microphone boom arm I grabbed from Red Dot Photo for S$141.32, against the usual S$169. It replaced a cheap China OEM arm whose loose rotation and table-scratching screws were dealbreakers.
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable comes in one 1.2m length, black or white, at S$49, though Amazon.sg had black for S$40. I needed it because my Belkin equivalent wouldn't work on AirPods Max.
With Li Xiang now office-based, I passed her my Apple Magic Keyboard and got myself a new mechanical one. Wanting a 75% layout, I chose the NuPhy Air75 over the Keychron K3 Pro.
I wanted a microphone mainly for Zoom and Slack calls rather than podcasting. For Black Friday, I picked the Rode NT-USB Mini over the ageing, mini-USB Blue Yeti, a well-regarded beginner alternative, for S$135.90.
The Charby Orbit Powerbank is a 5,000mAh pack at S$53.99 that charges three devices at once, with a kickstand and flashlight. It is MagSafe-compatible for up to 10W; my readers get 15% off with code LESTERCHAN.
Looking for a MagSafe phone stand that didn't need a separate Apple charger, I found the Charby Orbit Stand at S$22.94. Shipping is steep, so it's worth bundling another item like the Orbit Power Bank.
Just before Singles' Day, the scroll wheel on my Logitech MX Master gave out, stuck in free-spin mode. With the fix only temporary, I took it as my cue to upgrade to the MX Master 3S.
The Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable retails for S$45, or S$37 at authorised resellers. With it out of stock everywhere, I spotted it listed on Amazon.sg Fresh, which tracks inventory separately.
The Ugreen 65W Travel Charger retails for S$59.99, dropping to S$41.99 on 11/11, and appears to be Ugreen's first. It includes a carrying pouch, though it can't plug in directly without one of its interchangeable adapters.
The Benks Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand comes in three sizes, from S$121.99 for the Air and Pro 11-inch to S$135.99 for the 12.9-inch. The solid aluminium build weighs 860g yet folds nearly flat.
During Shopee's 10/10 flash sale, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) went for S$319 at an authorised reseller, with S$31.90 in coin cashback. Paying via OCBC Frank added another 6% back, making it a great deal.
The Dreame H12 Pro is a 3-in-1 wet and dry vacuum, adding self-cleaning over the standard H12. Launching 11th November 2022 at S$729, early-bird pricing dropped it to S$649, or S$614 with the code DREALESTE.
My last Google Pixel was the 3a XL three years ago, now end-of-line. The Pixel 7 Pro, announced at Made by Google on 7th October 2022 and released in Singapore on the 14th, comes in three colours.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro Case retails for S$49.99 in three colours: Chalk, Hazel, and Obsidian. It's a polycarbonate TPE case with aluminium buttons, weighing 38g, with cutouts that sit flush against the phone's curved-edge screen.
The Ugreen Height Adjustable Aluminium Mobile Phone Holder retails for S$24.29, dropping to S$17.99 on sale. A fixed-height variant is also available for less. Both are foldable, with a solid aluminium-alloy build that feels premium.
Knocki turns any surface into a remote control: tap or knock on it and the device translates that into actions. It raised over US$1.1 million on Kickstarter in 2016 but, after delays, only shipped in April 2019.
The Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Switch takes two inputs and outputs one, retailing standalone for S$29.99 without cables. It supports HDMI 2.1 resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 144Hz, in a solid aluminium-alloy shell.
The QNAP TS-464 is the latest 4-bay NAS and successor to the TS-453D. The TS-464-4G, with 4GB of RAM, retails for S$929 and runs on a quad-core Intel Celeron processor, shipping with cables and mounting screws.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe is S$75, or S$67.41 on the EPP. I ordered on launch day and DHL delivered the next; it won't fit the iPhone 13 Pro Max.