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Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Samsung has launched the GALAXY Note II LTE in Singapore. The 5.5-inch smartphone/tablet hybrid will be available from end of this week at S$998 (without contract) in Ceramic White or Titan Gray. It will also be available from the three Telcos.
Update (28 March, 2013):
The Amber Brown version of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE will be available on 30 March 2013 (Saturday).
The Recommended Retail Price (without line contract) is S$968.
The Samsung GALAXY SIV was launched two weeks ago on 14 March in New York City.
However, that may only hit the shelves in April/May 2013.
Update (14 March, 2013):
Samsung today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE in Martian Pink.
It will be available from 16 March 2013 (Saturday) at S$968, without line contract.
And at 7pm today (in Singapore, that will be 7pm tomorrow morning), Samsung will be launching the successor to the GALAXY S III in New York City.
The widely-anticipated Samsung GALAXY S IV will be the first GALAXY smartphone to be launched within the US.
Samsung hopes it will help the company wrest the number one position in the US from Apple’s iPhone, something it has already accomplished outside of the US.
The launch will be live-streamed worldwide.
Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE, complete with S Pen, comes in Ceramic White or Titan Gray.
The Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE has a thinner but bigger body than its predecessor, with a 16:9 screen ratio. It is the latest in Samsung’s GALAXY Note series after the launch of the GALAXY Note 10.1 in August.
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Tags:Android, Galaxy, Jelly Bean, launch, LTE, NFC, Note, Note II, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, tablets
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Samsung GALAXY Camera combines the image quality of dedicated compact cameras with the connectivity and apps of the smartphones.
Available in November, price TBA.
The Samsung GALAXY Camera is a camera that has the connectivities and funtionalities of a smartphone (minus voice calls).
The GALAXY Camera made its appearance in Singapore during Samsung’s “Be Creative” gala event at the Ritz-Carlton, which also saw the debut of the GALAXY Note II LTE in Singapore.
| Samsung GALAXY Camera |
| Megapixels |
16 MP |
| Optical Zoom |
21 x |
| Wide angle |
23mm, F2.8 |
| Max zoom |
483mm |
| ISO |
ISO 100 – 3,200 |
| LCD |
4.77″, 308ppi, 921.6k dots, 1280×720 pixels, HD Super Clear Touch |
| Movie |
1920 x 1080 px |
| OS |
Android 4.1, Jelly Bean |
| Processor |
1.4GHz Quad-core |
| Connectivity |
3G, Wi-Fi |
| Memory |
8GB int + mem slot |
| Slow motion video |
758 x 512 (120fps), 320×240 (30fps) |
| Vido output |
HDMI 1.4 |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| RAW |
No |
| Image stabilisation |
Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Size /mm |
128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 |
| Weight |
300 g |
| Battery |
1,650 mAh |
| Price |
TBA |
Enjoy 21x long optical zoom and 16 megapixels, as well as WiFi/3G and the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean operating system and apps.
The GALAXY Camera has a 16-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with 23mm lens for wide-angle shots.
It boasts a large and vivid camera display – a 4.8” (1280 x 720 pixels, 308 ppi) HD SUPER CLEAR LCD screen.
Smartphone technology, powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, provides the Voice Control for users to manipulate functions such as ‘Zoom in’ and ‘Shoot’ through voice.
The GALAXY Camera includes a comprehensive set of 35 powerful photo editing features within the ‘Photo Wizard’ – such as the “Auto Face Calibration” feature – allowing users to edit their photos on the go.
The “Movie Wizard” allows users to create and edit expert-quality videos easily using the touch screen.
The GALAXY Camera also features ‘Smart Content Manager’, which intelligently creates folders, tags faces, and even suggests which pictures to delete when they do not come out as desired.
Internet connectivity enables users to share their photos easily on the Web.
Users can share photos simultaneously as they shoot when they use the ‘Share Shot’ feature.
The Samsung GALAXY Camera has 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity on to the Internet, as well as apps running off the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
The camera’s convenient ‘Auto Cloud Backup’ feature will automatically save photos into the cloud via Samsung’s AllShare the instant they are taken.
Infographic showing features of the Samsung GALAXY Camera.
In addition to sharing photos on social networks and cloud services, users can also connect to a range of GALAXY devices including the GALAXY S III and GALAXY Note II.
In addition to the pre-installed applications from Samsung, users can browse the web and enjoy any application from Google Play or Samsung Apps stores.
‘S Suggest’ will also be able to recommend a new photo editing app or fun game to download if users are spoilt for choice.
The GALAXY Camera enables connection to 3G networks (HSPA+ 21Mbps on 850/900/1900/2100 MHz) via a micro-SIM, allowing photo sharing and browsing anywhere.
The GALAXY Camera also functions on Wi-Fi with Dual Band and Channel Bonding for extra speed.
Connectivity is supported by a 1.4GHz Cortex-A9 quad-core processor that enables fast web-browsing and multitasking, as well as high-speed image processing without significant impact on battery life (1,650 mAh).
The camera comes with 8GB internal memory, with a memory slot for additional external memory (SD card, micro SDHC, micro SDXC).
Cameras crossing into smartphone territory
Nikon launched its COOLPIX S800c back in August – with Android 2.3 and Wi-Fi connectivity.
It had 16 megapixels and 12x optical zoom.
I had mused about when a camera would get 3G connectivity as well.
So it is opportune that Samsung is going to deliver that in the form of GALAXY Camera in November.
The Nikon COOLPIX S800c runs Android 2.3 and has Wi-Fi connectivity.
The 3G-capable GALAXY Camera will have the same 16 megapixels but will come with 21x optical zoom and Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.
What’s next?
A camera that you can press to your cheeks to call someone?
Tags:Android, cameras, Galaxy, GALAXY Camera, Jelly Bean, launch, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
The Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE (S$998) and GALAXY Camera (available November, price TBA) were launched at a gala event at The Ritz-Carlton.
Samsung also announced two local celebrities – Olivia Ong and Desmond Tan – as ambassadors for the two new gadgets.
Samsung celebrity ambassadors, Olivia Ong and Desmond Tan with their newly launched devices – GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera at the ‘Be Creative’ event.
Singaporean singer-songwriter, Olivia Ong will be the brand ambassador for the GALAXY Note II LTE; while MediaCorp artiste, Desmond Tan will be the ambassador for the GALAXY Camera.
“The GALAXY Note II LTE allows me to be more creative and expressive in my daily life. With its large touchscreen, S Pen and easy-to-use functions, I can now take photos and scribble words and phrases which come to mind wherever I go, and they could be the next inspiration for my upcoming albums,” said Olivia Ong.
Olivia Ong, known for her soothing and powerful vocals and songwriting prowess, will be participating in “The Wonderland” project, and embark on a creative journey to compose an original song “Wonderland”.
“Wonderland” will be made into a music video, to capture the story behind the song and more importantly, better understand what inspires her.
Olivia will capture her inspirations and write her thoughts using the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE, and fans will get to join Olivia in her creativity process by interacting and sharing ideas with Olivia and catch behind-the-scenes videos of her creative journey to create this original song.
Olivia Ong singing her favourite song “Let It Rain” at the launch of the GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera at Samsung’s ‘Be Creative’ event.
MediaCorp artiste,Desmond Tan, enthuses about how he loves sharing photos with fans and loved ones on social media instantly after shoots.
Chosen as the new celebrity ambassador for the Samsung GALAXY Camera, up-and-coming MediaCorp artiste, Desmond Tan is a photography buff, who loves to share photos of his special moments with friends, fans and family.
“I love to take photos and share them online so the GALAXY Camera works perfectly for me. I can take professional-like photos, edit and upload onto Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and also use the smart and social GALAXY Camera to surf the internet and send text messages to friends and families as and when I want,” said Desmond Tan.
In preparation for his upcoming lead role in a drama, “96 Café” where he will be taking on the role of a photographer, Desmond has been exploring the various features of the GALAXY Camera by taking photos and sharing them directly from his GALAXY camera with fans who follow him on Instagram.
Other celebrities and personalities who were present at the event included creative and theatre director, Beatrice Chia-Richmond, and boutique hotelier and entrepreneur, Loh Lik Peng, who are Samsung’s ambassadors for the recently-launched GALAXY Note 10.1.
Tags:cameras, Desmond Tan, Galaxy, launch, Note, Note II, Olivia Ong, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, tablets, The Ritz-Carlton
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Sunday, October 14th, 2012
Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (14-20 October 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.
What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore?
This week sees the continuation of buzz building up to the General Availability of Windows 8. Intel, Samsung, HP and Sony have already showcased their respective offerings. Next week, Microsoft will be releasing Windows 8 on 26 October 2012.
Event listing on tech4tea.com
You can see this selection of events in the right sidebar.
Event organisers can submit your events for listing to johntan@tech4tea.com – but there are no promises that your event will be featured.
Audiophiles can look forward to the launch of Swiss Piega handmade speakers by Atlas Singapore, while photographers finally see the Lytro light field camera officially launched in Singapore.
The much anticipated Samsung GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera will be launched at the Ritz-Carlton; while BlackBerry and ZALORA join hands to present a fashion show inspired by the BlackBerry Bold smartphones.
On the enterprise side, Progress Software and NCS are talks about growth in big data and the realtime analytic industries, while DPM Teo Chee Hean opens Techventure 2012.
Finally, wrap up the week with a bit of fun and learning at Canon Imaging Academy, shooting out-and-about Singapore and learning about shooting stock photos along the way.
15 October (Sunday)
BlackBerry JamHack 2012
5-city, 3-day, 40-hour hackathon organised by 5 developer groups & communities in Asia Pacific, supported by RIM.
Culminates in App Pitches on the last day on 15 Oct.
Venue: Delhi, Bangalore, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila
15 October (Monday)
Realtime analytics for business
Progress Software and NCS talks about growth in big data and realtime analytic industries.
16 October (Tuesday)
Lytro launch
Official launch of the Lytro light field camera in Singapore.
Venue: Clarke Quay
17 October (Wednesday)
Samsung launch of GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera
Launch of Samsung’s latest products in Singapore.
Venue: Ritz-Carlton
17-18 October (Wednesday to Thursday)
Techventure 2012
This year’s theme, “Äsia.Innovation.Renaisance”, highlights the economic transformation in Asia and opportunities for businesses from technological innovation.
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
18 October (Thursday)
Fashionably Bold
BlackBerry and ZALORA collaborates on a fashion show inspired by the BlackBerry Bold smartphones.
Venue: 72-13 Mohammed Sultan Road
19 October (Friday)
Piega launch by Atlas
Swiss Piega launching a range of exclusive handmade speakers in Singapore.
Venue: Atlas Showroom @ Windstedt
20-22 October (Saturday to Monday)
Singapore iStockalypse
iStockphoto and Getty Images are partnering with Canon Singapore to organise this 3-day photo-workshop to shoot Singapore.
Theory on Saturday, followed by portfolio review on Sunday and out-and-about shooting on Monday.
Venue: Canon Imaging Academy
Tags:BlackBerry, Bold, cameras, Canon, Galaxy, Getty Images, HP, Intel, iStockphoto, Lytro, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows 8, NCS, Note, Piega, Progress, Research In Motion, RIM, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, speakers, tablets, Windows, Windows 8, ZALORA
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012
For those in Singapore interested in getting the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE, registration of interest has started today. Here are the links to register with a Telco or without contract.
Registration of interest for Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE in Singapore.
Buyers stand a chance to win a pair of “SMTOWN Live World Tour III in Singapore” concert tickets (worth S$336).
Early birds get a FREE Limited Edition Accessory Pack (worth S$202) with your purchase.
The accessory pack includes four accessories: a flip cover, a protective back cover, a car adapter and a portable battery pack.
To buy the GALAXY Note II LTE without contract, register your interest at the Samsung Experience Stores.
Tags:Android, Galaxy, GALAXY Note II LTE, LTE, M1, promotions, Samsung, SingTel, smartphones, StarHub
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Newstead, Nubox and tech@vogue will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at 7 booths on Levels 3 & 4.
COMEX 2012 promotions and offers from Newstead, Nubox and tech@vogue below.
Check out COMEX 2012 discounts and purchases from the Newstead stable of consumer IT retailers.
There are desktop computers, laptops, notebooks, ultrabooks and tablets from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung.
There are also Apple and PC accessories from Nubox and tech@vogue.
Booth #3015 on Level 3 sells Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, Sandisk, Samsung Galaxy & TomTom products.
The six booths at Level 4 are:
- B8139 – ASUS & Dell
- B8236 – ACC, Samsung & Acer
- B8318 – Lenovo, Acer, Toshiba, Samsung & Oki
- B8335 – Nubox & tech@vogue Gallery
- B8418 – Ingram, Lenovo, HP & ASUS
- B8498 – EA, Lenovo, Buffalo & Microsoft
Tags:accessories, All-in-one, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, computers, IT exhibition, laptops, Newstead, notebooks, Nubox, promotions, Singapore, Suntec, tablets, tech@vogue, ultrabooks
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Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
COMEX 2012 starts tomorrow at the Suntec Singapore. Here’s a listing of some of the promotions and flyers for the four-day IT exhibition.
COMEX 2012 is from 30 August (Thursday) to 2 September (Sunday), 12 noon to 9pm, at Levels 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. Admission FREE.
Click on the links below to check out the deals and promotions from each brand. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.
You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.
Floor plans of exhibitors at Levels 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore can be found here.
Tags:COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 computers, COMEX 2012 printers, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, promotions, Singapore, Suntec
Posted in Audio, Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, GPS, headphones, Promotions, Samsung, Sennheiser, TomTom | 32 Comments »
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Samsung will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Booth 8130, 8161, and 8328.
COMEX 2012 promotions and offers from Samsung below.
Check out Samsung’s COMEX 2012 promotions for its cameras, smartphones and tablets, smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
“韩国电子电器制造商Samsung正参展在新加坡举办的COMEX 2012。它的展览亭就在四楼8130号亭。商品包括相机，手机以及平板电脑。刚刚推出的EX2F小型相机以及GALAXY Note 10.1平板电脑也都亮相。” –
科技点心（微薄）
For cameras, check out the freebies that come with the newly launched EX2F compact camera with bright F1.4 lens, and the NX series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras
For mobile devices, check out discounts for the GALAXY S3 smartphone and the newly launched GALAXY Note 10.1 Android tablet; as well as other models and accessories.
Tags:accessories, Android, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 audio, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, IT exhibition, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
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Monday, August 27th, 2012
Samsung has announced the launch of the WB100 in Singapore. The 16-megapixel prosumer camera is priced at S$369 and has 26x optical zoom from 22.3mm wide to 580mm.
The 16-megapixel Samsung WB100 has 26x optical zoom and wide angle at 22.3mm.
The WB100 will be available in black and red at COMEX 2012 with free promotional bundle of SD card and camera case worth S$55.
Samsung WB100
|
| Megapixels |
16.2 MP |
| Sensor |
1/2.3″ CCD |
| Optical Zoom |
26 x |
| Wide angle |
22.3mm |
| Max zoom |
580mm |
| LCD |
3″ TFT |
| Movie |
HD 1280×720 30fps (H.264) |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| Image stabilisation |
Dual IS |
| Size /mm |
114.48 x 79.26 x 86.45 |
| Weight |
403 g * |
| Aperture |
F3.1 to F5.9 |
| Battery |
4 x AA |
| Price |
S$369 |
| * Weight excludes battery and memory card. |
The Samsung WB100 makes a good travel companion with its long zoom and wide angle, all squeezed into a compact body.
The Samsung WB100 comes in black or red.
The camera comes with Dual Image Stabilisation (OIS + DIS) and records 720p/30fps HD video.
Available from 30 August at COMEX 2012.
It also captures 3D photos and features a Live Panorama Mode.
The camera includes Smart Filter and Magic Frame features for in-camera creative photo-effects.
Tags:cameras, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 cameras, compact, promotions, prosumer, Samsung, Singapore, travel, WB100
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
The regional launch event of the Samsung EX2F compact camera was held in Singapore tonight. The camera is now available for S$699. Promotions till 16 September within.
Regional launch of the Samsung EX2F compact camera in Singapore.
The launch event was held in 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road in Singapore with some 60 attendees from Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.
From now till 16 September, get a free 25L Dry box and Power Bank charger worth S$238, as well as an SD card, a camera case and an extra battery worth S$115 when you buy an EX2F.
Attendees had a chance to try out the camera for low-light night photography in a boat ride from Clarke Quay down the Singapore River and back.
The Samsung EX2F has a maximum aperture of F/1.4 at its widest angle of 24mm (35mm equivalent).
The 12-megapixel camera is Wi-Fi capable and has an optical zoom of approximately 3.3, with maximum zoom at 80mm.
I tried out the camera during the boat ride and found it offers the whole range of manual controls that you get with DSLRs.
From the short span of time that we had to play with the camera, we found the camera focuses reasonably fast and was able to take photos at relatively low light conditions, because of the bright F/1.4 lens.
It also has a full-swivel AMOLED screen for snapping photos at awkward angles.
You can read more about the Samsung EX2F and its technical specifications here.
Tags:cameras, compact, EX2F, launch, promotions, Samsung, Singapore
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The Amber Brown version of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE will be available on 30 March 2013 (Saturday).
Samsung today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE in Martian Pink.
