Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
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.
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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.
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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.
A rundown of Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max, launching 16th September 2022. The mini is gone, replaced by the new 14 Plus variant.
The DreameBot L10s Ultra is Dreame's flagship robot cleaner. Dreame is part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, distributed exclusively in Singapore by Dasher. It retails for S$1,599, Shopee-exclusive until end September 2022, with early-bird pricing lower.
The Roborock G10 launched in Singapore on 7th July 2022 with an RRP of S$1,699, though double-digit sales days routinely bring it far lower, to around S$999.90 on both Shopee and Lazada.
After more than five years on my first-generation eero, I upgraded to the Wi-Fi 6 eero Pro 6. I grabbed a discounted 3-pack for US$389, well below the usual US$599, shipped to Singapore via HopShopGo.
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