REVIEW: iWatchz Carbon Collection (iPod Nano Watch Strap)

Have been hunting around for an iPod Nano Watch Strap. And I gotta say there's not much good options to choose from... because I don't want those plastic/rubber straps, seriously... does these manufacturers actually think that people would like it once the better option comes along?

So to break it down, 3 brand names that really caught my attention;

1. Hex
2. TikTok+LunaTik
3. iWatchz

After much research and investigating, here's my thought on these 3 brand names and their straps;


HEX

They do have nice selections of straps to choose from but the reason that I decided not to go with Hex is simply because the designs of all their straps (almost all of them) looks like an iPod Nano being clipped onto a strap albeit nicely done.

Although the plus point would be one can buy a Hex strap and actually get to change the strap itself at those watch shops with alot of options to choose from due to its size. But personally i feel because of the narrow strap, it doesn't look like a watch but an iPod Nano on a strap.


TikTok+Lunatik

I was really interested in Lunatik as they were the first serious strap manufacturer when everyone else were just dishing out those lame plastic/rubber straps. The reason I didn't go with them is basically I didn't like the bulky look of Lunatik and didn't like the plastic base of TikTok...

But the great thing about those designs are that you won't scratch your nano that easily, especially with Lunatik design.


iWatchz

 

Well... technically they managed to get one thing right and that is making the whole concept looks like an actual watch while make it look good. And that is the whole point!!

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So I bought an iWatchz Carbon and have been using it for more than a week now prior to writing this and I'm pretty pleased with it;

Bought this at an Apple Premium Reseller in Singapore for S$49.95 (Hurray for discount!!). Unfortunately there's no other means of getting it, Apple gotten the exclusive rights to sell them at least in Singapore. Oh well... 

The base that holds the iPod is made from a type of aluminum which feels hard so I don't think the whole thing will snap in half anytime soon.

The only bad thing about this design is that I am very likely to scratch the iPod as I would when I'm wearing a watch. But then again I did wanted to have a strap that looks very much like an actual watch and doesn't have a bulky look or with a plastic base, so can't complain much.

Youtube has alot of video reviews of all these straps so make your way over to check it out further if you haven't.

iPod Nano G1 Replacement Program

My first iPod; iPod Nano 1st Generation which I had been using it for almost 5 and a half years...

The reason why it lasted so long was because when my sister gave it to me as a gift (Thank you sis) it came with an INCASE Cover that saved it every time I dropped the iPod... and with it being light also helps.

And there are scratches all over it. It's as if it was designed to capture scratches. And the battery only lasted me for 3 to 4 hours continuous listening. Aaaand just when I thought this would be my last iPod and I should look into other gadgets to listen to my musics.... Apple came out with the replacement program due to battery issues. Oh Apple... how can I not love you. Apple Website


Without wasting too much time, I went over to SAPURA TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE and participated in the program. Was told to wait for at minimum 6 weeks which is OK considering the free replacement I'm getting.

So just last night they emailed me to retrieve it and...

They gave me an iPod Nano 6th Generation (Silver)... with 90 days warranty. And it's a bump up from 4GB to 8GB. So if you still have an iPod Nano 1st Gen (even if it is dead for years) you can get a replacement for it.

Thanks Apple.

Chinese New Year Wishing - 50 Years...

All That Glitters...

Would it be weird if I actually kinda want to walk in the MRT tunnel at least once.

Souvenir from Japan: Lotte Gum

After much digging around turns out Lotte is from South Korea... and it is their best selling product overseas according to here.

And checking on wiki about the ban of chewing gum in Singapore, well turns out that it's still being banned. I've known some that says that gums brought in for personal consumptions are legal... well, turns out it ain't. Good thing chewing gum ain't addictive.

Aaaaanyway, I've gotten a souvenir from a friend that went to Japan for holiday (I know right!!) and what I find Lotte interesting is that it's not only tasty but it's design is... thoughtful.

No gum was chewed or brought into Singapore during and before the writing of this entry. XD

I hope that it's not me that's not being getting updates of the constant changes or revolutions of chewing gums, I mean I never really gotten to a stage where gum is a part of my life. It's fun chewing it but other than that, I never gotten a moment in my life that I crave for gum... well, except for a couple of times when I was smoking weed.

Riddle of the East

I will have to give them credit for having a spell checker but seriously?? I can't even understand it after translating it directly to chinese... I guess they might have found someone else to translate their chinese instructions. It's like they didn't even try!











Oh... and this is on a blender.

Lost in IKEA