Archive for the ‘Brands’ Category
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
Sony has launched a new, compact member of the XDCAM family to deliver benefits of 1.0-type sensor technology and XAVC in a handheld professional camcorder. 4K recording capability will be available in a future update.
Update (13 August, 2014):
Sony’s PXW-X70 will be available in Asia Pacific from the end of September 2014, with a retail price of S$3,000.
Light and compact entry-level professional camcorder.
The 4K recording capability should be available via a firmware update by the end of the year.
Pricing for the update has not been announced yet, but it’s in the hundreds – less than $1,000 for those who want it.
I had a hands-on with the entry level professional camcorder today.
It’s more compact than others and definitely lighter.
For videographers currently using a DSLR to shoot short videos and thinking of taking their craft a notch higher, this would be a shoe-in as it offers features that are not available in the top-end DSLRs.
The versatile new PXW-X70 camcorder features a sensor more than eight times the size of a conventional 1/3 single chip sensor, providing strong sensitivity and low light performance.
Sony has launched the 4K-ready PXW-X70, the first compact XDCAM professional camcorder ever produced.
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Tags:camcorder, pro, PXW-X70, Singapore, Sony, video
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
The 5-inch Android HTC One (E8) will be available in Singapore from Saturday, 26 July with SingTel, StarHub, M1 and selected retailers. RRP for 16GB HTC One (E8): S$658.
The HTC One (E8) will be available in Polar White, Electric Crimson and Misty Gray.
The HTC Dot View case for the HTC One (E8) will be available in Grey at S$59.
The HTC One (E8) weighs 145g and measures 146.42 x 70.67 x 9.85 mm.
It is essentially the plastic version of HTC’s flagship HTC One (M8), with a different rear camera and other slight differences.
The smartphone ships with Motion Launch, HTC BoomSound, 5-megapixel front camera and 13MP rear camera. Both cameras support full 1080p HD video recording.
Powered by a 2,600mAh battery, the HTC One (E8) has 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard memory with expandable microSD storage capacity up to 128GB..
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, available, HTC, HTC One, HTC One (E8), prices, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
StarHub has also partnered with Indosat to promote innovative projects from Indonesia’s entrepreneurship community.
StarHub touts Crowdtivate as the world’s only telco-backed, rewards-based crowdfunding platform. Crowdtivate was beta-launched back in April 2013.
Crowdtivate is now open to the public, with 12 Asia-based projects ranging from creative works and digital technology to assistive technology.
These will seek funding support worldwide in order to bring their entrepreneurial vision to life.
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Tags:crowd, crowd sourcing, Crowdonomic, Crowdtivate, entrepreneurship, funding, Indosat, Kickstarter, Singapore, StarHub, startups
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Monday, July 21st, 2014
The imageCLASS LBP6030 and LBP6030w are now available at Canon authorised dealers at the recommended retail prices of S$119 and S$149 respectively.
New Canon imageCLASS LBP6030 (S$119) and LBP6030w (S$149, shown above) are now available in Singapore.
These black and white printers increase work productivity with their print speed and quality, while the LBP6030w version offers the flexibility and convenience of mobile printing.
The latest imageCLASS LBP6030 and LBP6030w are compact A4 monochrome single function laser printers designed for deployment in Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) environments.
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Tags:available, Canon, imageCLASS, laser, LBP6030, LBP6030w, prices, printers, Singapore, wireless
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Friday, July 18th, 2014
NEC Asia Pacific, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 3000-lumen M302WS (S$1,829), 3300-lumen M332XS (S$1,729) and 3500-lumen M352WS (S$2,049). Available now.
NEC digital solutions adds three new digital models to its M Series short-throw projectors.
The M Short Throw series brings the projector closer to the whiteboard, eliminating shadows and glare so students can focus on learning.
“The M Series has established itself as a formidable projector family over the last three years, and the M300WS, M332XS and M352WS models enhance that reputation. Accommodating standard and widescreen needs, M Short Throw Series projectors deliver bright images to interactive screens and whiteboards from less than 3 feet away,” said Vincent Koh, Vice President of Multimedia Product Platform Unit.
Using the latest DLP technology from Texas Instruments, the M302WS, M332XS and M352WS models deliver high contrast images (10,000:1), are filter free, and have 0.6:1 and 0.48:1 throw ratios, respectively.
The eco-conscious features in the M Short Throw Series include ECO Mode technology, which increases lamp life up to 8000 hours, while lowering power consumption, as well as quick start (3 to 4 seconds) and auto power on via the RGB input connector.
Remote diagnostics enable the user to monitor and make adjustments to the projectors from afar.
The M Series portable projectors also boast the ability to transmit images from computers, tablets and smart phones using DisplayNote and NEC’s own Wireless Image Utility.
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Tags:M300WS, M332XS, M352WS, NEC, projectors
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Thursday, July 17th, 2014
The Moto G with 4G LTE will be available in black only, through open channel across Singapore from 16 July 2014. The suggested retail price is S$348.
The Moto G with 4G LTE supports the fastest mobile networks – 4G LTE – in Singapore.
Motorola claims that the Moto G with 4G LTE delivers a premium smartphone experience at a third of the price of current high-end phones.
Features include:
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Tags:Android, KitKat, LTE, Moto, Moto G, Motorola, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
TomTom today launched in Singapore three new TomTom GO GPS portable navigation devices – GO 50 (S$249), GO 500 (S$299) and GO 600 (S$349) – as well as new live Traffic updates feature for their use in Singapore.
TomTom GO 500. S$299
The new PNDs feature a completely fresh user interface with lifetime TomTom Traffic and map updates.
“Where navigation used to be about getting people to unfamiliar destinations, we are now empowering drivers with easy access to the information they need to make the smartest driving decisions, every day. The new TomTom GO is an essential daily driving tool, helping Singaporean drivers to get out of traffic, and get to their destinations faster,” says Chris Kearney, Vice President of TomTom Consumer, Asia Pacific.
They also ship with an interactive map featuring 3D buildings and landmarks, giving drivers the ability to know what is going on around them, as well as what lies ahead.
The new series of GO PNDs allow users to view traffic incidents in detail and receive traffic jam alerts, so that they can take the fastest detours available.
With a screen that easily zooms in and out, drivers can find, and explore places on the brand new interactive map, and tap on the map to get an instant route to their destination.
The new TomTom GO series comprises the following models and is currently available at retailers such as Challenger and Harvey Norman.
| TomTom |
Key specs |
| GO 50
S$249 |
5.0” touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps |
| GO 500
S$299 |
5.0” capacitive fully interactive touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps |
| GO 600
S$349 |
6” capacitive fully interactive touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps |
Lifetime TomTom Traffic
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Tags:Big Data, drive, GO, GPS, navigation, PND, Singapore, TomTom, traffic
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Parallels launches SmartStart program for any size service provider to deliver the full range of Microsoft cloud solutions.
“SmartStart is an exciting new program that lowers the barrier to entry for service providers to take advantage of cloud services offered by Microsoft. Service providers will now future proof their Microsoft investments by having access to the latest innovations as soon as they become available,” said Birger Steen, chief executive officer, Parallels.
Parallels, a platform provider for cloud service delivery, today announced it is the first company to support the new Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program with Parallels SmartStart for Office 365.
“The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program will enable a broad set of partners to offer Microsoft cloud services. We are excited Parallels, a leading enabler of Microsoft’s Office 365 syndication program, is committing to support the Microsoft cloud distribution ecosystem,” said Mark Rice, senior director, Operator Channel, Microsoft.
The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program, announced at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference, expands the opportunity for Microsoft’s channel to resell Microsoft Office 365.
The SmartStart program gets Microsoft-approved partners up and running in less than 80 days.
SmartStart is a low-cost, fixed-price implementation of Parallels Automation that includes user training and certification, reference service plans and a customized storefront.
Parallels Automation is the only proven platform for service providers to sell and deliver differentiated portfolios of hosted and syndicated services with every Office 365 subscription.
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Monday, July 14th, 2014
The new PRO TREK PRW-6000 series is now optimised with hand-concealment and advanced sensor functions for greater readability, operability and wearability. Prices range from S$549 to S$999. Available from July 2014.
Available starting from July 2014, the new Casio PRO TREK PRW-6000 Series is found at all G-FACTORY and G-FACTORY Premium stores across Singapore.
Casio Singapore is welcoming a brand new PRW-6000 series to its PRO TREK range of high-performance timepieces designed to be the outdoor adventure companion.
Prices
The PRO TREK PRW-6000 series comes in Black x Orange (PRW-6000Y-1) and Black x Green (PRW-6000-1A) with a carbon fibre band, and will be sold at a Suggested Retail Price of S$629.
It will also be available in Black x Silver (PRW-6000-1) with a resin band at S$549, and a premium titanium band version (PRW-6000-YT), sold at S$999.
The new series has a hand-concealment function for a clearer view of digital display and Casio’s latest Triple Sensor Ver.3 technology for optimal outdoor performance.
The PRW-6000 is specially crafted for easy readability and wearability.
It comes fitted with a wider LCD screen and an innovative function to move the dials away temporarily for an unblocked view of sensor data when needed.
Its light 73g weight and sleek 12.8mm profile makes it the slimmest in the PRO TREK range, providing maximum comfort for the wearer and ease of wrist movement and agility.
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Tags:adventure, Casio, PRO TREK, Singapore, watches
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Sunday, July 13th, 2014
Did you know that there is an actual town in Austria which is called “Fucking”? And less than two hours’ drive to the east from Salzburg, you’ll hit the mountain named “Loser” which is also a popular ski resort.
Pit stop at Fucking, Austria. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS full-frame E-mount zoom lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Fucking is a tiny miniscule hamlet about 40km to the north of Salzburg. This Austrian town is about 40 minutes’ drive from Salzburg.
Located close to the border between Germany and Austria, the town comprises a cluster of houses on either side of the road.
I wonder what else is not allowed in this idyllic town. But seriously, that’s just a sign to tell you that you’re leaving Fucking behind you. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS full-frame E-mount zoom lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
It is so tiny that less than 200m after passing the signboard that marks your entry into the town, you see the signboard that marks your exit from the town.
I’ve driven around Europe a fair bit and passed through many one-street towns – but Fucking is one of the tiniest we have driven through.
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Tags:A7, Apple, Austria 2014, Burghausen, Carl Zeiss, Franking, Fucking, full-frame, Galaxy, Germany, GO 2020, GPS, hell, iPhone, navigation, photography, photos, PND, potd, Samsung, Sony, TomTom
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