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Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
The pocket-sized USB device enables users to stay connected wherever they go with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and access point modes plus multi-OS support.
Available on 20 May for S$59 (revised downwards from S$69).
ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.
Designed to enable convenient and quick internet access for travelers, the USB-based ASUS WL-330NUL provides quick secure network setup and connection sharing with other users.
It works with multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Mac OS, and iOS.
| Specifications for the ASUS WL-330NUL USB router |
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Tags:Asus, Ethernet, network, router, Singapore, USB, Wi-Fi, wireless
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
Compact USB-powered device provides 7.1-channel surround and high definition 192kHz/24-bit sound for desktops and notebooks. Available end-May for S$149.
ASUS Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.
The compact Xonar U7 USB external soundcard and headphone amplifier offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience.
Specifications
- 114dB SNR
- 10Hz-46kHz frequency response
- 7.1 channels
- 192kHz, 16-bit/24-bit sample rate
- 32ohm-150ohm headphone amplifier
- 2 x RCA for front left/right channels
- 3 x 3.5mm for side/center/rear channels
- 1 x 3.5mm headphone out
- 1 x 3.5mm microphone-in/line-in
1 x S/PDIF coaxial out
It incorporates a headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls.
Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware.
Connecting via USB, it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open the PC case.
Powerful sound from a compact and portable device
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Tags:amplifier, Asus, audio, headphone, Singapore, USB, Xonar
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
On April 6 and 7, bid for 20 laptops at starting prices of S$199 each. Proceeds go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF) to help out needy school children.
Register online by 24March to participate. Click to view flyer.
This is the second year that Newstead Technologies is holding its multi-brand laptop charity auction.
| Date |
April 6 & 7 (Weekend) |
| Time |
5.30 to 7 pm |
| Venue |
Jurong Point Shopping Centre
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| Location |
Main Atrium, Level 1 |
SPMF is the adopted charity of Newstead Technologies, and helps children from low-income families by providing them with pocket money for school and regular coaching programmes for English and current affairs knowledge.
In the first Bid to Give charity auction in May 2011, a total of S$50,000 was raised with the highest bid for a single laptop going for S$1,759.
Online registration is open for interested participants up to March 24.
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Tags:auction, Bid to Give, charity, Newstead, School Pocket Money Fund, SPMF
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
The Transformer AiO PC runs on Windows 8 and has an integral Android tablet that can be detached, while the Qube Google TV media streamer is an entertainment device with voice search and motion control.
Also unveiled were two premium monitors and a pocket router.
ASUS has unveiled a number of new innovative products during CES 2013.
The Transformer AiO has an 18.4-inch display that doubles as a standalone tablet.
Asus is also showcasing for CES 2013 its other recently launched products.
- ASUS Transformer Book
- ASUS Taichi
- ASUS Zenbook Touch
- ASUS VivoBook
The two monitors are the PA249Q ProArt and VG248QE Fast Gaming monitors, while the WL-330NUL Pocket Router is the world’s smallest router that gives easy wireless connectivity to travelers.
In fact, the pocket router would have been exactly what I needed during my recent trip to Japan because the super-thin Ultrabook that I’d brought along didn’t have an Ethernet port and some hotel rooms had wired Internet access but no Wi-Fi.
Below are more details of the new gizmos.
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Tags:AIO, Asus, convertibles, desktops, Google, launch, Microsoft, monitors, notebooks, Qube, routers, tablets, TAICHI, transformers, TV, VivoBook, Windows, Windows 8, Zenbook
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
The new ASUS convertible Ultrabook – featuring a display on either side of its cover – is available in Singapore from today for S$2,698.
The ASUS TAICHI tablet-cum-Ultrabook convertible has two screens – one on either side of the cover. Available from today in Singapore for S$2,698.
The 11.6-inch Ultrabook runs on Windows 8 and features a 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor and two back-to-back Full High Definition (FHD) IPS screens.
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Tags:Asus, convertibles, notebooks, tablets, TAICHI, ultrabooks, Windows, Windows 8
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
The new Republic of Gamers gaming desktop PCs from ASUS ship with the latest Windows 8 loaded and the quad-core Intel Core i7-3770K processor with Turbo Gear offers one-click overclock without rebooting.
The DEFCON light of the ASUS TYTAN ROG CG8480 changes from blue to red when overclocked.
Launched in October, the ROG CG8480 (S$2,250 without monitor) is a fully loaded gaming machine packed with superb performance.
The rear of the ROG CG8480.
The overclocked performance was stable throughout the time that I tried out the gaming desktop.
In particular, I like the subtle lighting which changes from the usual blue to red when the machine is overclocked.
The full 4-core CPU can be instantly overclocked – without rebooting – to hit a top speed of 4.2 GHz in Turbo Gear extreme mode. The other 2 speed modes are the startup Startup mode at 3.8GHz and Turbo Gear mode at 4.0GHz.
Gameplay was smooth with the 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB GDDR5 graphics card, which is capable of supporting up to four monitors (I set up mine with two), with the option to game in NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround for selected models.
The 128GB SATA3 SSD makes data access so much faster than generic hard disk drives. It can support up to 6TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM).
What I like is there’re plenty of sockets/ports in front and at the rear of the ROG CG8480.
Cooling was efficient with its well-ventilated chassis and airflow. Check out the detailed tech specs of the ASUS TYTAN ROG CG8480 gaming desktop PC here.
ASUS claims that the Xonar Phoebus audio card powered by ROG Command technology can deliver up to 50% ambient noise reduction. I found the audio sounded terrific with the Dolby surround enhancements.
Superb performance at an affordable price-tag, just right for the avid gamer who doesn’t have the time, or finds it too tiresome to build his gaming desktop from scratch.
Other new models in the ROG line of gaming desktop PCs include the CG8890 and CG8580.
Tags:Asus, computers, desktop, gaming, ROG, TYTAN, Windows, Windows 8
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
ASUS will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 5 (Booths 5A18, 5B10 & 5B40) and Hall 6 (Booths 6C01, 6C10, 6D30 & 6E30) in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download ASUS promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: Large 13MB PDF file with 20 pages)
Check out ASUS’ promotional offers for tablets, notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, Alienware gaming machines, and monitors.
ASUS ROG – built for gamers.
These include the slew of recently-launched Windows 8 computers such as the ASUS TAICHI Ultrabook-tablet convertible, Transformer Book, ZENBOOK, VivoBook, VivoTab, All-in-One PCs.
My favourite is the ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) gaming desktop PCs which are debuting in Singapore during SITEX 2012.
There’s also the innovative PadFone 2 smartphone-tablet hybrid.
Tags:AIOs, Asus, computers, convertibles, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, monitors, notebooks, promotions, ROG, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, transformers, ultrabooks
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Monday, November 19th, 2012
Intel will be giving away a total of four Ultrabooks and 40 vouchers, worth up to a total of SGD8,500, during SITEX 2012 with the new Intel Catch & Win promotion.
The Intel Catch & Win campaign will also extend beyond SITEX to 16 December 2012, where participants can continue to find the promotional markers at participating retailers.
In addition, Intel is also giving away a total of 400 free Intel Anti-Theft Pack with One-Year service subscription to SITEX attendees who purchase an Ultrabook.
Tags:computers, EXPO, Intel, IT exhibition, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, ultrabooks
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012
The 27-inch MX279H and 23-inch MX239H displays feature a frameless design with a 178° wide-view angle Advanced-High Performance In-Plane Switching (AH-IPS) panel.
The MX279H (S$519) will be available at SITEX 2012 while the MX239H (RRP TBA) will be available in Q1 2013.
ASUS Designo MX Series AH-IPS frameless displays.
For a home theater experience, the panels come with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower-derived dual 3W stereo speakers and ASUS SonicMaster technology.
AH-IPS is the latest in IPS technology – delivering improved color accuracy along with increased energy efficiency. In addition, a 5ms response time also eliminates ghosting and tracers for more fluid visuals.
The frameless design has a bezel thickness of only 0.8mm and are only 14.5mm (MX239H) and 17.5mm (MX279H) at their thinnest points.
The LED-backlit AH-IPS panel has a 178° wide-view angle that minimizes color shift on both horizontal or vertical planes to ensure quality visuals from almost any viewing position.
The Designo MX Series supports Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolutions and has dual HDMI and D-sub (VGA) input ports to ensure compatibility with a variety of multimedia devices including Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, and digital cameras to enrich users’ entertainment experience.
In addition, a 5ms response time also eliminates ghosting and tracers for more fluid visuals.
Thin & sleek
With the ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) of 80,000,000:1 and 250 cd/m² of brightness, the MX279H delivers life-like visuals by adjusting backlight luminance to achieve the darkest black and the brightest white shades.
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology ensures vivid color, with six modes (Standard/ sRGB/ Scenery/ Theater/ Game/ Night) easily activated via a designated sensor touch hotkey.
These Designo MX Series displays feature ASUS SonicMaster technology – which was co-developed by the ASUS Golden Ear team and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower.
The Designo MX’s embedded ICEpower MobileSound 3 chip delivers audio fidelity to ensure quality audio. ASUS SonicMaster technology.
Tags:Asus, Designo, displays, IPS, launch, monitors, panels, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 AV, TV
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Thursday, November 15th, 2012
The LTE-capable ASUS PadFone 2 is an Android 4 smartphone with a 4.7” display, with a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor, along with a 13MP camera. Slot it behind the docking Station and the combo becomes a 10.1” tablet.
Pre-orders begin tomorrow with deliveries on 22 November, either from StarHub or retailers. Prices range from S$848 (32GB phone) to S$1,239 (64GB phone + Station).
Update (11 January, 2013):
The Pearl White model will be available in Singapore from 12 January at the prices listed below.
ASUS will also be rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for PadFone 2 on the same day. The update will be made over the air, with users prompted to receive the Jelly Bean update.
The PadFone 2 has also just won the CES Innovations Award 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA during CES 2013.
ASUS PadFone 2 – hybrid smartphone/tablet for the best of both form factors.
In line with its tradition of innovation, the ASUS PadFone 2 offers the portability of a smartphone and the larger screen estate of a tablet when the phone is docked in.
| RRP for Open Channels |
32GB |
64GB |
| PadFone 2 + PadFone 2 Station |
S$1,099 |
S$1,239 |
| PadFone 2 |
S$848 |
S$988 |
| PadFone 2 Station |
S$328 |
The Station only works with the phone docked in and serves to provide a larger screen and additional battery power.
ASUS PadFone 2 Android smartphone will be available in Singapore on 22 November.
The Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich can be upgraded to Jelly Bean.
Pre-order promotion
To pre-order, register your interest at the ASUS Singapore Facebook page or StarHub website.
Registered customers who purchase the device can receive a 2-in-1 Stylus Pen (worth S$28) and PadFone 2 Station Sleeve (worth S$68) for free.
This promotion is only valid from 16 to 20 November, while stocks last.
It runs on a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Krait (Cortex-A15 class) quad-core processor with Adreno 320 Graphics.
The PadFone 2 comes with either 32GB or 64GB eMMC Flash, 2GB LPDDR2 RAM, and 2years of 50GB ASUS WebStorage.
Available only in black, the phone accepts a Micro SIM and has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display at 312 ppi resolution, and 500 nits brightness Super IPS+.
| ASUS PadFone 2 |
| OS |
Android 4.0 (ICS) |
| Screen (phone) |
4.7″ Super IPS+ |
| Resolution (phone) |
1280 x 720 |
| Screen (Station) |
10.1″ IPS |
| Resolution (Station) |
1280 x 800 |
| Battery (phone & Station) |
2,140 & 5000 mAh |
| Processor |
1.5 GHz quad-core |
| Features |
LTE, NFC, Micro SIM |
| Camera |
Rear: 13 MP |
| Front: 1.2, 1.3MP |
| Video |
1080p HD |
| Memory |
RAM: 2 GB |
| Int: 32 or 64 GB |
| Ext: Nil |
| Size /mm (phone) |
137.9 x 68.9 x 9 |
| Weight (phone) |
135 g |
| Size /mm (Station) |
263 x 180.8 x 10.4 |
| Weight (Station) |
514 g |
| Price |
see other table |
The docking Station has a 10.1-inch IPS display (1280 x 800 pixels) at 149 ppi resolution.
Both displays use scratch-resistant Corning Fit Glass with anti-fingerprint coating.
Imaging-wise, both share the massive 13-megapixel rear camera on the phone, while the phone and the Station has 1.2MP and 1MP front cameras respectively.
The f/2.4 aperture rear camera can shoot up to 100 shots at 6 fps in burst mode, while simultaneously recording 1080p HD video.
The phone and the Station has 2140mAh and 5000mAh batteries respectively.
At just 649g, the combined weight of both PadFone 2 and PadFone 2 Station is lighter than most tablets in the market.
StarHub is the only Telco offering the PadFone 2, as was the case with the original PadFone.
Authorised retailers will also begin selling the devices (without line) at the time as StarHub, on 22 November.
This will allow existing subscribers of other Telcos to purchase the PadFone 2 at the same time as StarHub subscribers.
Both StarHub and ASUS are accepting pre-orders from tomorrow.
Tags:Android, Android 4, Asus, Central, ICE, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, launch, PadFone, Singapore, smartphone, StarHub, tablet
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