Essential work buys: 7 useful everyday carry items to refresh your work bag
From Owala water bottles to Logitech keyboards and Targus backpacks, here are some work accessories you may want for the office.
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Whether you're back at the office full-time or navigating hybrid work setups, you’ll probably be looking out for deals on devices that help make working life that bit more convenient. From new gear to productivity-boosting gadgets, we've curated a list of useful items you may want to include in your everyday work gear.
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- UGREEN Revodok 105 USB C Hub
- Logitech M330 Wireless Mouse
- Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard
- Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
- TARGUS Newport 15-inch Backpack
- Sony WF-C700N/BZ Noise Cancelling Headphones
- Kindle Oasis
1. UGREEN Revodok 105 USB C 5 in 1 Hub, 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery (S$18.89; Usual Price: S$26.99)
External meetings are very much a thing again, but your client’s office may not have the right accessories to support your presentation. Enter the UGREEN Revodock, a 5-in-1 USB C hub. It features a 4K HDMI port that supports 4K@30Hz resolution. Plug a charger to its 100W USB-C power delivery port to charge your device. It also has multiple USB-A ports for compatibility with legacy devices.
- 1 HDMI (4k@30Hz)
- 1 USB-C PD (100W)
- 1 USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps data transfer rate)
- 2 USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps)
2. Logitech M330 Silent Plus Wireless Mouse (S$22.50; Usual Price: S$32)
This wireless mouse automatically connects to your computer via a tiny receiver, offering reliable performance up to 10m away. It also has reduced click-noise so you won’t annoy your colleagues if you’re preparing an epic PowerPoint presentation. Its auto-sleep function helps save battery life and optical tracking ensures smooth, precise movements on any surface.
- 10m range
- Auto-sleep function saves battery life
3. Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard, Black (S$39.90; Usual Price: S$54)
If you’re using a tablet or your phone to take notes during a meeting, this Bluetooth keyboard could make your life a lot easier. It’s also great if you’re searching for content on your smart TV. Remote controls are a bear to use and you may not want the people around you to hear what you’re looking for via voice search. The split keyboard layout and ergonomic angle ensures typing comfort. It pairs with up to three devices simultaneously so you can connect to a Windows computer, an iPhone and an Android tablet.
- Pairs with up to three devices
4. Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (S$36.98; Usual Price: S$57.70)
Given the current hot weather we’re experiencing, a good, leakproof insulated water bottle is arguably your most important workplace companion. Enter the 40oz (1.1L) Owala FreeSip, which keeps your drinks cold for up to 24 hours (it doesn’t insulate hot beverages) thanks to double-walled insulation. The FreeSip spout gives you two drinking options – sip through the built-in straw or chug for all you’re worth through the spout.
- BPA, lead and phthalate-free
- 40 oz (1.1L) capacity
- Dishwasher-safe lid and hand-washable cup
5. TARGUS Newport 15-inch Backpack, Navy (S$110.49; Usual Price: S$199)
This 15L backpack is a good commute companion. Its slim profile won’t take up a lot of space on a crowded train but it’s still big enough to hold a 16-inch Macbook Pro. A secondary compartment holds larger accessories and two front pockets offer quick access to other accessories. A hidden back pocket provides added security and its high-density, water-repellent twill nylon exterior helps protect your gear from spills. Frequent flyers can also attach it to rolling luggage with a built-in strap.
- 15L, slim profile that holds up to a 16-inch Macbook Pro
- Hidden back compartment for valuables
6. Sony WF-C700N/BZ Noise Cancelling Headphones, Black (S$130.20; Usual Price: S$199)
Active noise-cancelling headphones are essential for peace of mind on the daily commute or if you’re working in a noisy environment. Sony’s WF-C700N earbuds offer up to 7.5 hours of playback time with noise-cancelling activated and an additional 7.5 hours from the charging case. If you want to remain aware of what’s going on around you, the Ambient Sound Mode lets external noise filter through. If you need to take a work call outside, a high-quality microphone and mesh structure filters out wind noise.
- Total of 15 hours of playback time with ANC
- Supports quick charging – 10-minute charge provides up to one hour of playback
What do you do if you’re a bookworm who doesn’t want to lug around a book? You get the new Kindle Oasis, a 7-inch e-reader with a 300ppi (pixels per inch) flush-front Paperwhite display. Its display features an adjustable warm light which can shift from white to amber either. Its adaptive front light automatically adjusts its brightness based on the amount of ambient light. The Kindle Oasis is also IPX8-rated so you can unwind with a good e-book by the pool.
- IPX8 rated
- 7-inch, 300ppi display
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