Last-minute Christmas tech indulgence guide 2018, Singapore

The end of the year is often filled with parties and presents. What would you get for yourself?
Here are some ideas:

Air by crazybaby^(NANO), S$199

Source: Hwee Seng Electronics. Air by crazybaby ^(NANO) is available in 10 colours.

Air by crazybaby ^(NANO) is a compact and colourful family of wireless stereo headphones. They support Bluetooth 5.0 and have 12 hours of battery life. 

They are available in Black, White, Red, Purple, Pink, Matte Gold, Austin Yellow, Morandi Blue, Atlantis Green, and Volt Green. In Singapore, Air by crazybaby ^(NANO) is on sale at Audio House, Best Denki, Elush, Harvey Norman, Polaris, Popular, Singtel, SprintCass, and Takashimaya. 

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about the Air by crazybaby (NANO) earphones

Canon EOS R, from S$3,399 (body only)

Source: Canon. The EOS R is a full-frame mirrorless camera.

Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera boasts a 30.3 MP, 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 8 image processor, focus speed of 0.05 seconds and 5,655 focusing positions.

The EOS R also records videos in Ultra High Definition 4K at 30p/25p and offers flexible control over shadows and highlights for high-quality videos.

What’s more, with the new series of RF mount adapters, the EOS R is now compatible with existing EF mount lenses.

The EOS R Kit (RF24-105mm f/4L IS USM) costs S$5,098.

Available at all Canon authorised dealers.

Canon Mini Photo Printer, S$189

Source: Canon. The Canon Mini Photo Printer.

Canon’s newest and smallest photo printer weighs 160 g. With Bluetooth pairing, smudge-proof and scratch-resistant glossy photo prints can be printed directly from smartphones. Prints also have a peel-and-stick reverse side.

From now till 31 December 2018, every purchase of the Canon Mini Photo Printer will come with a special Tokidoki premiums bundle worth S$98, including a special edition pouch, lanyard, charm, printer body stickers and denim tote bag.

The Canon Mini Photo Printer has a white lid and a back which is available in Rose Gold, Mint Green or Slate Grey. Available at all Canon authorised dealers.

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about the Canon Mini Photo Printer

Canon PIXMA creative printers, from S$299

The PIXMA TS8270 (S$299) and TS9570 (S$459) printers are all about creativity.

They come with 45 preset scrapbooking pattern templates that can be printed directly and A3 printing capabilities.

With the new Nail Sticker Creator app, creating and printing customised nail art designs becomes quick and easy. The app is free for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and is compatible with Android 5.1 and later, iOS 10.

The PIXMA TS8270 is available in red, white and black while the newer PIXMA TS9570 comes in black.

Available at all Canon authorised dealers.

Source: Canon. The PowerShot SX740 HS.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, S$529

Powered by the DIGIC 8 image processor that enables high-power zoom, auto lighting optimisation and 4K movie shoots and a 20.3 MP high ISO speed CMOS sensor, the PowerShot SX740 HS camera achieves superb image quality even in low-light conditions.

A 4K frame Grab function allows for high-resolution still images to be extracted from video footage. With an auto transfer and auto uploading feature, users can easily share their experiences on social media.

Available at all Canon authorised dealers.

Canon RAYO S1, S$599

Source: Canon. The RAYO S1.

Measuring 105 x 105 x 20 mm and weighing 240 g, the RAYO S1 mini projector is highly portable. It allows media stored on smart devices to be streamed directly via either wired or wireless networks.

Additionally, the multifunction device can also act as a Bluetooth speaker, a portable power bank and an external hard drive for data storage.

Available at all Canon authorised dealers.

Source: LG. The LG B8S 4K OLED TV.

The LG B8S OLED TV, 65” - S$6,399 / 55” - S$4,299 and SK10Y sound bar, S$1,999

Get superb image and sound quality with this TV, launched in Singapore in October. By using LG’s proprietary algorithm, Enhanced Dynamic Tone mapping, the TV processes HDR images dynamically frame by frame. It also supports Dolby Atmos, which offers object-based surround sound.

Source: LG. The LG SK10Y sound bar.

Augment the sound quality with the SK10Y. Offering 550W of powerful output and supporting 5.1.2 channels by harnessing the power of Dolby Atmos technology, its sound is immersive. 

Unique “sound objects” can be placed anywhere in a three-dimensional space, including the ceiling, to evoke a sense of heightened realism. The SK10Y also includes a pair of up-firing speakers to envelop the
listener from every angle. 

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LG XBOOM Go Speakers, from S$169 

Source: LG. The LG XBOOM Go speakers.

Create a party atmosphere with splash-proof² XBOOM Go portable speakers. Turn on Enhanced Bass³ for a stronger bass line and richer audio. The Clear Vocal⁴ mode ensures the vocal range remain crisp at any volume. Buoyed by aptX HD⁵ technology, the speakers also support superb lossless 24 bit/576 kbps hi-resolution streaming audio.

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LG PC389 Pocket Photo Snap, S$249

Source: LG. The Pocket Photo Snap.

This hybrid of an instant camera and a portable printer allows meaningful moments to be captured in print. The device offers a 5 million-pixel resolution and will print 30 images on a single charge. It also connects to a smartphone and PC tablet via Bluetooth to print photos taken by other Android and iOS devices. 

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LG G7+^ThinQ , S$1,198

Source: LG. The LG
LG G7+^ThinQ.

This smartphone comes with an 8 MP front camera and a 16 MP rear camera in both standard and super wide angle configurations.

The LG G7+^ThinQ also comes with a Super Bright Camera feature that brightens images up to four times more than typical photos shot in dim light. There are also Super Bright Display, Boombox Speaker and a Super Far Field Voice Recognition features.

For permanent reminders, the LG G7+^ThinQ is also compatible with the LG PC389 Pocket Photo Snap (above), enabling memories to be printed immediately.

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Sonos Beam (bundled with the wireless subwoofer), S$1,749

Source: Sonos. The Sonos Beam soundbar.

Featuring a minimalist, compact and versatile design, the Sonos Beam soundbar is equipped with smart voice control and cinematic sound.

Available at all Sonos stores and and selected Sonos authorised dealers.

Sonos One speaker, two for S$588

Source: Sonos. The Sonos One.

The Sonos One comes fully equipped with smart voice controls in a compact design that is can fill a room with immersive sound. Connect two or more speakers wirelessly for multiroom listening.

Available at all Sonos stores and and selected Sonos authorised dealers.

Sonos Playbase, S$1,149

Playbase was created for TVs that are not wall mounted, but placed on stands and furniture. It securely supports TVs up to 35 kg and makes watching entertainment an immersive experience.

Available at all Sonos stores and and selected Sonos authorised dealers.

Source: Sonos. The Sonos Playbase.

*Prices listed are accurate at time of submission and are subject to change without notice. Products may not be available at the time of purchase. Check that shipping before Christmas is guaranteed.

¹Certified by the British Allergy Foundation.

²IPX5 rating for PK7 & PK5, IPX7 rating for PK3

³Only available for PK5 & PK7

⁴Only available for PK5 & PK7

⁵Only in PK5 and PK7; aptX included in PK3