The large Android Xperia T2 Ultra (S$598) and Xperia T2 Ultra dual (S$548) phablets sport large 6-inch HD （720×1280) displays and is now available in Singapore from Sony Stores and Sony Centres.
Prices are without contracts.
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual
Both phablets ship with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and runs on a Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage, with a Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB.
Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.
Prices and availability below.
The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.
All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.
| Huawei | Price | Device |
|---|---|---|
| Honor 3X | S$468 | Smartphone |
| MediaPad X1 | S$498 (3G) | Tablet |
| S$598 (4G) | ||
| Miao Wang (E5730) | S$168 | Mobile WiFi |
| MediaQ | S$178 | Media Player |
For more details, the press release is appended below.
The latest and flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road in Singapore is the largest in South East Asia and features the latest innovations, gadgets and contents from the Sony group of companies.
The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.
The 9,902 square feet flagship store is located at Level Two of 313@somerset mall and puts under one roof offerings from Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Sony Computer Entertainment.
“The new Sony Store 313@somserset truly embodies the ‘Be Moved’ experience. At this new Sony Store, we intend to showcase a new lifestyle that only Sony can offer,” said Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Centre, Sony Electronics (Singapore).
Besides being a showcase for the latest and most innovative technology Sony has to offer, from digital imaging, gaming and mobile, the store will also be used by Sony Music and Sony Pictures to host meet-and-greets with its local and international artistes and screenings of exclusive trailers and sneak peeks.
With a prominent video wall mounted on its store front, customers are invited to step into the wide and open entrance of the store with the dazzling and captivating visual displays.
The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.
Intel is showcasing opportunities for partners at the 2014 Intel Solutions Summit at the Resorts World Convention Centre in Sentosa, Singapore.
Tablets, 2 in 1s, reimagined desktops, servers and the Internet of Things (IoT) represent key growth opportunities for partners over the next twelve months, Intel has told a gathering of leading technology channel businesses.
Ferhad Patel, director, reseller channel organization (RCO), Asia Pacific and Japan at Intel said the computing industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and that this presents a diverse and growing range of opportunities for the company’s channel partners.
Intel’s “Thin Canyon” NUC
Intel today launched the newest offering in its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) product line – the first to be powered by an Intel Atom E3815 processor (based on the company’s “Bay Trail” architecture).
The new NUC, model DE3815TYKH, is designed with thin client applications in mind.
It features a fan-less design, on board eMMC memory, and the space savings of a 4”x4” motherboard.
With the ability to directly power a LCD monitor through an onboard eDP connector, the new NUC is a great solution for kiosks, point-of-sale and digital signage.
It also is expected to be relevant to the space-constraints of modern Asia’s urban homes.
The new product is available in distribution starting today.
Intel also announced the first APJ partners for its recently-introduced Education 2 in 1, Intel’s first ever education-targeted reference design using the 2 in 1 form factor.
Intel’s Education 2 in 1
A learning tool designed with students in mind, the Intel Education 2 in 1 has the flexibility and mobility of a tablet plus the performance and productivity of a laptop, giving students the best of both worlds in one device.
The Intel Education 2 in 1 is a powerful learning platform that features affordable tools such as a snap-on magnification lens and a temperature sensor, which work with the Intel Education Software suite to enable experiments that inspire student curiosity and promote inquiry.
The new Samsung Galaxy K zoom packs in the image quality of compact cameras with the smartphone features of the Galaxy line of Android smartphones. Price & availability TBA.
The Samsung Galaxy K zoom will be available in three colours: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White and Electric Blue.
Samsung Electronics has announced its new “camera-specialised smartphone” – the Samsung Galaxy K zoom.
Side view showing the lens retracted and deployed.
The Galaxy K zoom is a smartphone that blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s Galaxy mobile phone experience.
As a camera-specialised smartphone, the Galaxy K zoom offers an advanced technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a dedicated camera, ensuring that the important moments are captured with good clarity.
The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom in a slim and chic body.
The Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 (S$29) comes in four colours: Green Envy, Bubble Bath, Blue Bliss and Daring Diva; and is available in Singapore in May 2014.
Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 – a mix of precision and comfort, with bold color blends.
Equipped with Logitech’s Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, the mouse promises a powerful, reliable connection with virtually no delays or dropouts.
The M235 measures 95 x 55 x 38.7 mm and weighs 84g including the battery and receiver (57.5g without battery and receiver).
It comes with a 3-year hardware warranty.
The new eye-catching contemporary colors. in this bright, vibrant collection puts a wide range of fashionable looks in the palm of your hand.
Created in collaboration with Audi Design, the Leica T will be launched with two lenses available: Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18–56 mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH and Leica Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH.
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Update (29 April, 2014):
The Leica T was officially launched in Singapore today. The camera will be available in Singapore from 26 May 2014 at Leica Stores located at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Mandarin Gallery and ION Orchard.
The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.
Two additional lenses are also scheduled to appear in time for presentation at Photokina 2014 on 21 September.
The mirrorless interchangeable lens Leica T camera features a 16-megapixel APS-C-format, CMOS sensor.
On Wednesday 30 April 2014, from 10am – 4pm, lovers of pure photography and budding enthusiasts alike can hand-on the Leica T at an open house at the National Design Centre.
It is the first system camera from Leica to feature an integrated Wi-Fi module.
Pictures and videos can be wirelessly transmitted straight from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or computer, and can then be shared by email, or on Facebook or other social media.
Dell expects to begin offering switches with Big Switch Networks Switch Light operating system and the Big Switch Networks Big Tap Monitoring Fabric controller in the second quarter of 2014.
Tom Burns, VP/GM Dell Networking (left) and Doug Murray, CEO, Big Switch Networks (right) extolling the benefits of the offerings. Watch the video.
Dell’s open-networking initiative disrupts traditional networking switch model, enabling rapid innovation and customer choice through hardware and software disaggregation.
The strategic agreement that Dell signed with Big Switch Networks will expand its open ecosystem to provide customer choice for networking hardware and software.
It offers an alternative to “white-box” switching with Dell-branded, validated and integrated systems, global scale, logistics, and enterprise-class services.
Came across an interesting educational implementation that combines the interactivity of an tablet-based app with the big screen delivery of educational content to captivate pre-school children.
ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.
ZooMoo is an educational programme on StarHub Channel 306 that is “All about animals, all the time”.
ZooMoo will be presented to the public during AFCC 2014 in Singapore.Simply head to t the Plaza on Level 1 of the National Library Building for one of two sessions.
Targeted at children aged three to six, the programme uses a combination of puppets, high-production animation, narrative techniques and wildlife footage developed in collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
The channel is designed to help children explore the animal world in ways that are entertaining, interactive and enriching.
The free ZooMoo App is an interactive companion to the ZooMoo channel.
It is a unique second screen learning application that allows children to explore a world of animals and a range of educational content.
A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.
The S$659 bundle will include the PlayStation 4 (PS4) computer entertainment system, PS4 software title “FIFA 14”, One-Month PlayStation Plus membership and PlayStation 4 One-Year Extended Warranty Service.
Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net.
With features that inspire fans to dictate the tempo of a match and build play through the midfield, “FIFA 14” plays the way great matches are contested.
