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Saturday, October 15th, 2016
The 2.5-inch FireCuda & BarraCuda mobile consumer drives are the latest additions to the recently launched Guardian Series of internal drives from Seagate.
The 2TB FireCuda (left) comes with a 5-year limited warranty while the 5TB BarraCuda (right) comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Seagate boasts that the 2TB FireCuda represents the fastest, thinnest and lightest 2TB hard drive on the market today, using 8GB of flash to enable rapid boot times and game load speeds.
It includes new firmware and sophisticated caching algorithms that continuously analyse how a system is being used.
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Tags:Barracuda, drives, FireCuda, hard drives, HDD, Seagate, storage
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
Samsung Electronics Singapore has announced details of the exchange and refund options for Galaxy Note7 customers.
Update (18 October, 2016):
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories.
This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
Update (15 October, 2016):
Following the new order by the U.S. Department of Transportation to ban all Galaxy Note7 devices in carry-on and checked baggage on flights, Samsung Singapore has rolled out plans to help Note7 owners in Singapore who need to board flights out of the country.
Any Galaxy Note7 owner who will be travelling by flight and require a courtesy device can obtain one from the Samsung Customer Service Centre at Westgate or the Samsung Experience Store at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, in both the departure and transit lounges.
Samsung has stopped sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7, and has also decided to stop production.
Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note7 or replacement Galaxy Note7 should power down and stop using the device immediately, and take advantage of the exchange and refund options.
This is regardless of whether they had purchased their devices from telecommunication operators, consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers, Samsung Official Store at Lazada.sg or Samsung Experience Stores.
Galaxy Note7 customers can choose to either exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge, and receive cash and other benefits which will be confirmed shortly, or to receive a refund.
Details below.
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Tags:Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, Samsung, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, News, Note, Phones, Press Release, Samsung, smartphones, Tech news, Tickers | 2 Comments »
Friday, October 14th, 2016
The 2016 installments of the Cloud Expo Asia and Data Centre World returned to Singapore (12-13 October) for the fourth year running, with new co-located event Cloud Security Expo this year.
Three three expositions are hosted at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, attracting an industry gathering of business technology professionals in Asia.
Also new is Smart IoT Singapore, focused on showing how the Internet of Things is transforming the business world, with presentations from the region’s leading partners, including AWS, Digital Reality and SP Telecom.
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Tags:cloud, conferences, data centres, events, expositions, Internet of Things, IoT, security
Posted in Big Data, Business IT, Cloud, Dell, Events, events, Exhibition, Internet of Things, IoT, Mobile, Network, Press Release, Technology | No Comments »
Thursday, October 13th, 2016
ASUS unveiled its 3rd Generation mobile computing products at its Zenvolution launch event in Singapore. Prices & availability below.
Clockwise from upper left: ASUS Transformer 3 Pro, ZenWatch 3, ZenBook 3, ZenPad 3. Not shown to scale.
The ZenBook 3 is an ultra light 910g Ultrabook with an ultra-thin 11.9mm profile made from premium aerospace-grade all-aluminum unibody construction with the latest high-performance 7th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, 16GB RAM, up to 512GB PCIE SSD and an innovative cooling system.
Prices & Availability in Singapore
ZenBook 3: S$1,998-S$2,598 (22 Oct)
Transformer 3 Pro: S$1,898-S$2,598 (22 Oct)
ZenWatch 3: S$369 (Nov)
ZenPad 3: S$499 (now)
ASUS claims that the Transformer 3 Pro is the world’s first and only 2-in-1 detachable notebook with 7th generation Intel® Core™i5/i7 processors that can function as a competent tablet, laptop, music station or even a high performance gaming PC with an optional ROG XG Station 2 that acts as an external discrete graphics card.
The ZenWatch 3 is a stylish and customisable wearable device powered by Android Wear with HyperCharge technology.
Head on down to the ASUS Zenvolution Roadshow from 14 to 16 October 2016 to experience the “3” series products at the different experiential zones and stand to win attractive prizes worth up to $5,000. In addition, cash vouchers will be given away for the purchase of Transformer 3 Pro and ZenBook 3 products during the roadshow.
The ZenPad 3 has a thickness of only 7.57mm and goes for a classy look with its luxurious leather rear panel with 2K high-resolution touchscreen and Qualcomm® hexa-core processor.
More details (including technical specifications) from the press release below.
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Tags:Asus, Singapore, smartwatches, Suntec, tablets, Transformer 3 Pro, transformers, ultrabooks, Zenbook, ZenPad, Zenvolution, ZenWatch
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
LG has launched the V20 in Singapore, boasting strong multimedia performance for audiophiles and photographers. Available in Singapore (S$998) from 5 November.
The LG V20 uses lightweight aluminum, together with a new silicon-based material – AL6013 metal – which is found in aircraft, sailboats and mountain bikes.
The new LG V20 sports Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Steady Record 2.0, front and rear wide angle cameras.
LG also boasts that It is the world’s first smartphone to come preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS, featuring the new Google In Apps phone search function.
The LG V20 has a 5.7-inch main IPS Quantum Display and emphasises on multimedia performances. It was launched in Singapore at Bar on 5 in the Orchard Mandarin Hotel.
The LG V series is a premium flagship smartphone line designed to provide users with the best video and audio experience.
Key specifications of the LG V20 below.
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Tags:Android, audiophiles, AV, flagship, LG, Nougat, phablets, Singapore, smartphones, V20
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Monday, October 10th, 2016
Singapore customers will be able to exchange their Galaxy Note7 for another device, with a refund of the price difference between devices. Alternatively, they may return their Galaxy Note7 for a refund.
Update (18 October, 2016):
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories.
This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
Here’s what you can do if you own a Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone in Singapore.
These remedy options for Galaxy Note7 customers in Singapore, follows the earlier advisory from Samsung Electronics Singapore for Galaxy Note7 customers to power down and stop using the device.
Consumers can call 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) for further assistance.
The company is in close discussions with its telecommunication operator and retail partners, and details on how Galaxy Note7 customers can go about the exchange or refund will be provided soon.
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Tags:Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, Samsung, Singapore
Posted in Android, Announce, Gadgets, GALAXY, News, Note, Phones, Samsung, smartphones, Tech news, Tickers | 2 Comments »
Sunday, October 9th, 2016
The appointment is part of a new management level and organisational structure that has been established to strengthen the important Asian growth market for Leica Camera AG.
Jane Cui, President Leica Camera Asia, effective 15 October, 2016.
In the course of the company’s global expansion and the successive expansion of its subsidiaries, Leica Camera AG has now established an additional management level to its organisational structures in the Asia region.
‘I am thrilled to join the Leica family! There is so much history and so many stories are made by Leica. I look forward to be part of the team to help transform the company, and to continue growing the legacy of the Leica brand’, adds Jane Cui.
In her function as President Leica Camera Asia, Jane Cui will be assuming business responsibility for the markets Greater China and South East Asia with effect from 15 October 2016.
She will report to Oliver Kaltner, CEO of Leica Camera AG.
The Managing Directors responsible for the individual Asian regions – Sunil Kaul (Asia Pacific) and Siegmund Dukek (Greater China) – will report to Jane Cui.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:appointments, Leica, people
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
The annual photography competition will take place on Saturday, 19 November, 2016 at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre 401-402. Registration fee: S$15.
Update (22 March, 2012):
Some 2,000 photography enthusiasts participated in this year’s Canon PhotoMarathon.
The results of the Canon PhotoMarathon has been released and are listed here.
Registration is open for Canon PhotoMarathon XIV in Singapore.
Registration is now open for the biggest photography event in Singapore.
The overall winner stands to win an all expenses paid trip to Japan.
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Tags:Canon, competition, contest, CPMSG2016, Japan, photography, PhotoMarathon, PIXMA, Singapore
Posted in Cameras, cameras, Canon, Contest, DSLR, EOS, Event forecast, events, Photography, PIXMA, Printers | 6 Comments »
Friday, September 30th, 2016
The new store is the second store along Orchard Road in Singapore, and is located on the 3rd floor (#03-01/01A) of the popular mall Wisma Atria.
Sony Store Wisma Atria is the brand’s sixth retail outlet in Singapore.
The new store will showcase the latest consumer electronics from the Japanese company.
Sony Store Wisma Atria will be opened to the public from 1 October 2016, from 10:30am to 9:30pm daily.
These include the recently announced top-of-the-line Z9D series of BRAVIA 4K TVs, as well as the new flagship range of Signature Series High-Resolution Audio (HRA) products.
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Tags:accessories, audio, audiovisual, AV, cameras, electronics, opening, Singapore, Sony, stores, TVs, video, Wisma Atria
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016
The new action cams and accessories will be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers in Singapore. Prices below.
The new Sony FDR-X3000R 4K (left) and HDR-AS300R (right) action cams.
Announced at IFA 2016, the new action cams offer features such as the Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ (B.O.SS) image stabilisation, a new ZEISS ® wide-angle lens with a more natural image reproduction and reduced distortion, as well as the ability to provide full control of shooting and on/off power settings with a new and improved new Live-View Remote.
The new Live-View Remote (RM-LVR3) is approximately 30 per cent smaller than its predecessor and can be attached to an array of mount accessories.
Prices and availability for the new action cams.
It can even be worn like a wristband and secured to various accessories like the Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or the new Finger Grip (AKA FGP1).
Users can control the Action Cam via their smartphones or tablets with ease.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:4K, action cams, Singapore, Sony, video
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