Stationery
The Scenic Route 2021 calendarVictoria McGrane, illustrator and textiles designer, has released a 2021 calendar with Rainforest Rescue, an organisation protecting and restoring rainforests internationally since 1999. McGrane runs The Scenic Route where she sells her hand-illustrated designs and stationery. Her unique surface print designs reflect the beauty of Australian native fauna and flora has earned her collaborations with major brands.
“Protecting and restoring precious Australia’s precious rainforests is a priority for me and I am so excited my illustrations and inspirations from the road can play a part in helping to protect one of the world’s most ancient rainforests and all the wildlife that call it home,” said McGrane.
Details:
The Scenic Route 2021 calendar is available online through The Scenic Route and Rainforest Rescue. Priced at A$29, A$5 from every sale will go to supporting Rainforest Rescue programmes. The Scenic Route textile designs can be found in Spotlight stores across Australia.
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| Source: The Scenic Route. The Scenic Route 2021 calendar back cover, showing the 12 images available. |
Personal comfort
Close Comfort personal air-conditioner
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| Source: Close Comfort. The Close Comfort personal air-conditioning device, which weighs 17 kg. |
Instead of cooling an entire room, why not choose where you want the cool air? Cool Comfort, an Australian and Singapore-based startup promises to do just that with a device that creates a microclimate of up to 4-5 m.
This 17 kg personal air-conditioner runs as quietly as an electric fan, needs no water or exhaust hoses, consumes 300 W of electricity and is ready to use out of the box.
Priced at $649, the Close Comfort device features:
- Four wheels and carry handles
- At least 75% lower electricity consumption compared to standard portable aircon units
- Costs less than S$0.60 for nine hours of operation
- Emits less than half the CO2 compared to normal split-system air conditioners
- Up to 80% fewer refrigerants than normal split-system aircons.
Details:
Buy online at Close Comfort, Lazada or Shopee.
For the pantry
Samsung Grill Microwave Oven
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| Source: Samsung. The Samsung Grill Microwave Oven (left) features innovative cooking functions. |
The Samsung Grill Microwave Oven features functions such as Grill and preset baking recipes in Home Dessert mode.
Details:
The Samsung Grill Microwave Oven (recommended retail price [RRP] S$319) is available in Pure White & Clean Mint.
For tidying up
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| Source: Samsung. The Jet 75 cordless vacuum cleaner. |
Samsung Jet 75 cordless vacuum cleaner
Samsung’s newest cordless vacuum cleaner is the Jet 75 premium, which comes equipped with a wide array of attachments for enhanced cleaning around the office. It also features a lightweight body for easier cleaning.
Details:
The Jet 75 has a RRP of S$869.
Online store promotion: redeem a Disposable Wipe Pack (2x20 sheets) and a Mop Pad (four pieces), a combined value of S$50. T&Cs apply.
Assist collaboration
Samsung 65" QLED 8K Q950T Smart TV
Conduct discussions in 8K with the Samsung 65" QLED 8K Q950T Smart TV (RRP S$11,959). 8K artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling1 for better quality visuals, adaptive pictures for an optimal viewing experience under various light settings and dynamic Object Tracking Sound+ for immersive sound. The ultra-viewing angle ensures a group has a good view at every angle.
Details:
The Samsung QLED 8K Q950T Smart TV comes in 65”, 75” and 85” models. It is bundled with the Soundbar HW-Q950T (worth S$1,999) and a 12-month Singtel CAST subscription (worth S$500) + Samsung Concierge2. While stocks last; T&Cs apply3.
Receive S$300 worth of shopping vouchers with the purchase of selected Samsung TVs4. While stocks last, T&Cs apply3.
*Images are for simulated for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ from images shown. Please check in-store for more details. Sony prices indicated are valid till 3 January 2021.
1 Viewing experience may vary according to types of content and format. 8K AI Upscaling may not apply to PC connection and Game Mode.
2 Samsung TV Concierge Service is only valid for customers who purchase any QLED 8K between 3 November 2020 – 7 January 2021. Delivery, setup and installation services are subject to slot availability. All wall-mount installation requests are subject to on-site inspection and determination of the suitability of the wall for mounting. Notwithstanding installer’s inspection of the wall, cracks may appear on certain wall types after wall-mounting, and neither Samsung nor the installer will be liable for any cracks on wall after wall-mounting. For wall-mount installation, one set of wall-brackets will be provided. Terms and conditions apply.
3 Promotion is valid for purchases of the stipulated products made at selected consumer electronics and IT retailers such as Audio House, Best, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Lazada, Mega Discount Store, Mustafa Singapore, PaRaSiLk and Shopee to 7 January 2021, while stocks last. T&Cs apply. Please visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/offer/tv-soundbar-year-end-sale/ for more information.
4 Applicable to selected Samsung QLED and UHD TVs. Please visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/offer/tv-soundbar-year-end-sale/ for more information.
