Why You Need Device Care?

I am a very pragmatic person, and I will try to save whenever possible. Even for shopping online, I also go through a few websites before deciding on which platform to use. The decision is quite complex sometimes, involving consideration of reward points, payment method discounts and coupon use etc. Even taking taxi/PHV I also go through that few apps to find the cheapest lor.

And for my mobile phones hor, usually I also use until the device jialat jialat or until my wife gets me a new one lah. But this is provided the phone is in working condition and why I say that is because, if you accidentally drop your phone at the fateful angle, you can say goodbye to the screen lah. Gorilla or godzilla glass also no use one hor.

So let me share what I have discovered recently with you!

We always assume that we will take good care of our devices but there is a reason why the word accident exists. And imagine the pain when you realize that you need to pay an exorbitant repair amount for your newly damaged device because your basic manufacturer warranty only covers defects in material, design and workmanship of the hardware components of the device as originally supplied. Meaning you damage, your problem.

Then even if you purchased extra care plans from the leading brands on top of that basic warranty, be prepared to face administrative charges or only discounts on out-of-warranty repairs lor. I checked and rechecked. Also hor, take note of a clause that might also exclude coverage that reads "Lack of reasonable care". How you define that is anyone's guess sia.

This is why I am going to introduce to you a company called Device Care that offers 3 different plans for you to choose from. Besides affordability, what I liked about their plans is that they do not come with any additional charges or admin fees when you claim! So you just pay for the plan and there will not be any more out of pockets expenses!

These are the 3 different plans that they have currently.

So touch wood, but using my current Samsung S22 Ultra as a simple illustration, the amount I would need to pay if I had accidentally cracked my phone screen and required a screen replacement within 12 months of purchase would be as follows -

So would you want to pay almost 10x more for a screen replacement?

The above is of course based off a simple case of screen replacement but as you can see, the price saving can be very considerable! Even though Samsung Care+ may provide multiple screen replacements throughout the period, but hor you can also repurchase Device Care+ as many times as you want within 12 months of your purchase lor. In a sense, it is like pay-as-you-use!

Hence I urge that you check the different plans available for your device, against what Device Care is offering first, before you make any hasty decision! You can have the peace of mind too, as all the repairs will be done through the brand’s authorised/ appointed repair centres!

Last but not least, the company is kindly offering 15% off all their plans now to our readers and you can simply use our code TPF15OFF (valid till end Jan 2024) at checkout. Be sure to insure your new devices against the unforeseen whilst they are still within manufacturers' warranty soonest possible for the peace of mind!

Sleeping On The Bus!

If you are on social media, it is very likely that you have read or seen some stuff that is related to the latest staycay location in Singapore called The Bus Collective right? Well if you have not, if you are reading this, you would have anyway! So let me share our experience at the place with all of you!

First and foremost, I realized that taxi drivers or PHV drivers may not be aware of the new place yet, but you can find The Bus Collective on Google Map already lah. Or use the postal code 508883 sure can find. If still cannot, then just go Changi Village Hawker Centre lor, it is right behind it.

This is where you do your check-in!

Once you reach, you can do your registration at the front office which is the only actual building in the entire compound anyway. Get your keycards and you are off to your bus cabin. If you check through their website, there are quite a few different layouts that you can choose from but there can only accommodate 4 adults at most.

All the rooms are the same size la. Except for one cabin which is meant for wheelchair user. That room has the bath and toilets outside, which meant a larger interior.

So while the rooms are all refurbished from buses, once you step into the room, you will feel that it gives you the luxury hotel room vibes lor with the driver seat as the only give away. And although it is more of a longish shape you will not feel claustrophobic because it is still quite big one lah! The Hong Kong motel rooms we stay in so much smaller lor lol.

This is the Queen Victoria room, which is meant for 3pax.

Comes with a unique round queen-sized bed!

And a bathtub as well!

Given the price range of the rooms, they do have all the amenities one would expect from any luxury hotel chains, with snacks and mini bar items all included as well. At first when my wife was asking me about the toothbrushes, I thought that maybe not provided. But lo and behold, they are all tucked in a drawer in the bathroom and a range of tea and coffee sachets are found beneath the cups too.  

This is our other room, the Clark Quay room.

All rooms come with separate bath and toilet in case you are wondering.

This room type comes with a bunk bed at the middle section of the cabin.

All rooms comes with minibar inclusive!

There is another 2 single beds at the end and the kids were all sleeping here together lor.

Changi beach is just a short walk from the place and from there, one can really see how busy our airport really is, with planes flying in non-stop every other minute! You will also be able to spot the wildlife around the area, such as hornbills, cockatoos and macaques too. Or maybe you would like to rent a bike to explore the area more as well.

A reminder to keep food safe!

Unfortunately the beach was not that appealing for us to get into the waters.

But still, can take lots of photos!

They also have bicycles for rent as well if you are interested.

There are friendly cats around too!

Or maybe you fancy a ride to Pulau Ubin?

We had fun barbequing chicken wings, satay and marshmallows (which we bought from the provision shop in Changi Village) and had dessert packed from the hawker center as well.  With so much food choices, you can either opt to have breakfast included, or have your own outside and save a little as well. 

You can cater in your own BBQ food.

Their BBQ pit is free for use!

And yours truly was their personal chef for the day!

A swimming pool would have been awesome, because honestly the seaside at that area really does not look appealing enough for us to get into the waters! That was my only grumble lah but the kids had fun with their board games and Uno cards and watching their favorite dramas on Netflix using their own account lor.

How they whiled their time while waiting for food to be served.

Log into your own Netflix account.

We had great fun and I would definitely recommend this place for the experience itself, but I must also be upfront that the rooms go for minimally $400 up per night which is not exactly that cheap. Then again, it was never marketed as a cheap experience in the first place. It would actually be a great option for foreign visitors who want to explore Pulau Ubin or Changi to consider staying in too!

It was awesome experience for the whole family and a staycation that we will surely remember!