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Saturday, December 5th, 2020
The Rakuten Kobo Libra H2O is the Christmas present for my wife who is an avid reader. I chose it because it offers all the features that she needs and uses at a reasonable price. Looks good, works well and value-for-money.
The Rakuten Kobo Libra H2O e-reader (S$279.90) and the optional sleep cover (S$59) is available online as well as at key retailers such as Challenger, Courts, and Sprint-cass.
So the two flagship e-readers that I started out looking at were the Kindle Oasis 3 and the Kobo Forma.
Eventually, I decided on the Libra H2O because it offers almost the same set of features but at a much lower price.
Borrowing books from the public library and discovery of books from the Kobo eBookstore is easy and intuitive. I like the recommendations of similar books based on the books that I have read.
The Libra H2O has a seven-inch Carta E Ink HD touchscreen with 1690 x 1264 pixels at 300ppi.
The display is sharp and the content is clearly readable in dim light or in bright sunlight.
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Tags:e-books, e-readers, Kobo, Overdrive, Rakuten, reading, reviews, Singapore, trends
Posted in Accessories, audioVisual, cases/housings, e-readers, Education, Entertainment, gadgets, Kobo, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Specifications, tablets | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
We’re now into December and the final stretch of 2020. Here are some gift ideas that I’ve curated for Christmas 2020.
* I’ll be adding to this list over the next few days, so check back daily for new gift ideas as I collate them.
The tech4xmas gift guide is meant to provide ideas to start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas.
Around this time of year, I’m usually inundated with requests from readers and friends on Christmas gift ideas for their loved ones or themselves.
So here are some tech that I would use myself or get for MY loved ones, based mostly on those gadgets that I’ve tried or reviewed.
Not all are the latest and newest, but they are what I think some of the best-in-class in their category of products.
Happy Christmas Shopping!
tech4xmas Gift Guide below.
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Tags:accessories, Chistmas, Christmas 2020, gadgets, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2020, Xmas
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
OPPO unveiled the OPPO X 2021 rollable concept handset, OPPO AR Glass 2021, and OPPO CybeReal AR application, as the company rolled out its 3+N+X technology development strategy.
The OPPO X 2021 rollable concept handset.
OPPO says that the three concept products demonstrate all-new possibilities of human-tech interaction and exploration of future technology.
- OPPO X 2021 rollable concept handset
- OPPO AR Glass 2021
- OPPO CybeReal AR application
The OPPO X 2021 rollable concept handset features a flexible display and structural stacking, offering users a more natural interactive experience.
The concept handset features OPPO’s three proprietary technologies.
- Roll Motor powertrain
- 2-in-1 Plate
- Self-developed Warp Track high-strength screen laminate
The OLED display can vary from 6.7 inches to 7.4 inches, allowing users to adjust the size of the display based on actual needs.
OPPO AR Glass 2021 adopts a new split design, which is compact and ultra-light; making it nearly 75% lighter than its predecessor.
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Tags:AR, concept, IoT, OPPO, seminar, showcase, strategy, technology
Posted in Announce, App, Apps, audioVisual, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Online, OPPO, Phones, Press Release, Seminars | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
The Jabra Elite 85t (S$348) enables users to control how much noise to cancel and block.
The Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbuds.
With five levels of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and five levels of Hear Through, the user can select up to 11 levels of noise filtration – with about 3dB difference between each level.
Pricing & Availability
Priced at S$348, the Jabra Elite 85t will be available in Titanium Black from all authorised Jabra resellers from 19 November 2020 onwards.
Gold Beige, Grey and Copper Black (Amazon exclusive) will be available in the first quarter of 2021.
A dedicated ANC chip drives the noise cancellation for the Jabra Elite 85t, supported by six microphones and wind protection for clear audio and voice call quality in any environment the user may be in.
The new semi-open design for the earbuds offers better comfort while keeping the fit secure.
The Elite 85t provides up to 5.5 hours of battery life with up to 25 hours in compact charging case – with ANC on.
More details below about the Jabra Elite 85t true wireless earbuds, from the press release.
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Tags:ANC, audio, earbuds, Elite, Jabra, new arrivals, Singapore, wireless
Posted in Accessories, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Jabra, Launch, Music, newArrivals, Online, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Homegrown Prism+ attains Android TV certification and launches three new affordably-priced TVs measuring 55” (S$699), 65” (S$99), and 75” (S$1,599). Available online from today.
New Prism+ Q-series Android TVs launched in Singapore (from left): 55”, 75”, 65”.
Having just entered the smart TV market last November with their inaugural E-series (32”, 43”, 55”), Prism+ is now launching their second generation of smart TVs that are Android TV certified.
Features
All the three sizes of IPS TVs in the Q-series have the same specs except for the size.
They are bezel-less (except the 75” version) with 4K UHD resolution, comes with HDR10, Dolby Vision and Audio, MEMC Motion Smoothing, DTS TruSurround, Digital TV, Bluetooth 5.0, and Puffin TV Browser.
They come with 3 years Full onsite warranty inclusive of parts and servicing.
That means that the new Q series Android TVs ships with the Android TV 9.0 operating system, more than 5,000 apps on Google Play, Google Assistant to voice control the TV, and built-in Chromecast to cast photos and videos from the phone or computer to the TV.
And the TVs are affordably priced because Prism+ sells directly to the consumer and removes the extra layer of middlemen mark-up that other makers have to price into their TVs.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, appliances, new arrivals, Prism+, Singapore, Smart TVs, TVs
Posted in Android, Appliances, audioVisual, Decor, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Smart TV, Specifications, TV | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
OPPO expands its “IoT Ecosystem” with new gadgets and smart appliances in its “One More Step” launch event. New devices include the OPPO Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones, OPPO Watch RX, OPPO TV S1 and OPPO TV R1. Price & Availability TBA.
The 65-inch OPPO TV S1 features a 4K QLED resolution Quantum Dot NTSC 120% ultra-wide color gamut display with 120Hz refresh rate.
The new products that OPPO launched include the following.
- OPPO Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones
- OPPO Watch RX
- OPPO TV S1
- OPPO TV R1
The Enco X is the result of OPPO’s partnership with Hi-Fi brand Dynaudio.
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Tags:appliances, audio, earphones, IoT, OPPO, smartwatches, TVs
Posted in Announce, Appliances, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Gadgets, Home, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, OPPO, Press Release, Smart TV, smartwatches, TV, Watches | 2 Comments »
Monday, October 19th, 2020
The ViewSonic VX3276-2K-MHD is a great monitor for increasing the screen real estate of your computer, in this time of #WorkFromHome because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I use it to extend the display on my notebook computer to enlarge the total screen workspace in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of my daily work.
The latest addition to my #WorkFromHome setup (laptop not included): the ViewSonic VX3276-2K-MHD 32-inch WQHD IPS Monitor. Notice the frameless design. If your desktop has the space, I find the 32-inch monitor the optimal size to increase productivity without being too huge to become a strain on the neck when viewing the top of the monitor.
A large monitor is a “productivity-multiplier” and one of the best investments you can make to increase the efficiency of your work on a computer.
Connecting the monitor to a desktop or notebook computer, the monitor serves as a second monitor to extend the screen real estate of a small laptop screen or the first desktop monitor.
A large external monitor is a “productivity-multiplier” and one of the best investments you can make to increase the efficiency of your work on a computer. This is the ViewSonic VX3276-2K-MHD 32” WQHD IPS monitor.
The ViewSonic VX3276-2K-MHD IPS monitor has a viewable area of 31.5 inches with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution.
WQHD (wide quad high definition) is also called QHD and is commonly known as “2K”.
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Tags:IPS, monitors, Office, productivity, reviews, ViewSonic, work-from-home
Posted in audioVisual, Business IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Monitors, newArrivals, Opinion, Prices, reviews, Specifications | 4 Comments »
Sunday, October 18th, 2020
realme has launched a slew of new mobile gadgets and wearables, including the flagship X50 5G Pro & X50 5G smartphones; as well as realme Buds Q and realme Watch. Price, availability and promotions below.
realme’s slew of new gadgets which includes the realme X50 Pro 5G, realme X50 5G, realme Buds Q and realme Watch.
The two flagship smartphones are both 5G capable and available in Singapore from 31 October 2020.
The realme X50Pro 5G is the company’s first 5G flagship smartphone and is one of the first in the world to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor, supporting Dual-Mode 5G networks.
Price, Availability & Promotions
The realme X50 Pro 5G (S$999) comes in Rust Red and Moss Green with 12GB RAM and 256GB memory, and will be available for pre-order from 15 – 30 October 2020 exclusively on Shopee.
Pre-orders will come with free bundle comprising a realme Watch, realme Buds Q, and a realme Powerbank (worth S$287).
Both the realme X50 Pro 5G and realme X50 5G will be sold island wide from 31 Oct at Singtel, Starhub and realme’s official online flagship store on Lazada and Shopee
The realme X50 5G (S$599) comes in Jungle Green and Ice Silver with 8GB RAM and 128GB memory.
Both the realme Buds Q (S$69) and realme Watch (S$149) will come in Black and will be available from October 15 at realme’s official online flagship store on Lazada and Shopee.
Featuring a powerful 4-camera set up, the phone boasts a 64MP Hawk Eye AI quad-camera, 32MP ultra wide-angle In-Display dual selfie camera, 90Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED display and 65W SuperDart Flash Charge, going from 0% to 100% in just 35 minutes.
The realme X50 5G also has powerful features including a 120Hz dual camera screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, and 30W Dart Charge which sees the phone go from 0% to 100% in under 57 minutes.
realme Buds is the company’s first Bean-Shaped TWS earphones, and was created in collaboration with José Lévy of Hermès.
The Buds are powered by a customised R1Q chip to deliver 119ms super low latency, similar to the wired headsets.
It supports 3-hours of talk time or 4.5 hours of music playback. With the charging case, it has a battery life of 20 hours.
The realme Watch is the brand’s first smartwatch and features a 3.5cm colour touchscreen with 12 built-in watch faces.
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Tags:5G, audio, ear buds, earphones, flagship, new arrivals, realme, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Audio, audioVisual, Availability, earphones, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, realme, smartphones, smartwatches, Specifications, Watches | 6 Comments »
Thursday, October 8th, 2020
Dell has launched a slew of monitors for creative professionals and office workers. It also released Meeting Space Solutions and a soundbar for hybrid work environments. Price & availability below.
The UltraSharp 32 HDR PremierColor Monitor (UP3221Q) will be available in Singapore for S$5,899.
Dell has introduced new monitors aimed at enhancing productivity and comfort for desk-centric workers with blue light reduction technology incorporated for eye comfort.
Availability and pricing in Singapore.
Amongst these is the world’s first professional monitor with 2K mini LED direct backlit dimming zones to produce precise colours and contrast.
Dell’s meeting space solutions enable seamless videoconferencing for group collaboration in hybrid work environments.
Availability & pricing, and more details below from the press release.
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Tags:DELL, monitors, new arrivals, Singapore, soundbars
Posted in Announce, audioVisual, Availability, Business IT, Dell, Gadgets, gadgets, Monitors, Prices, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Saturday, October 3rd, 2020
The Montblanc MB 01 is the best pair of noise-cancelling headphones that I’ve heard in a long time, and the physical design is nothing less than what you’d expect from the luxury maison.
The Montblanc MB 01 combines elegant Montblanc design, long-lasting comfort and good sound quality for a great travel companion.
When Montblanc first launched the MB 01 over-ear headphones in Singapore, I was curious on whether they would be able to produce the sound quality to compete with the market leaders.
I love their stationary, but audio wise, this was their first foray.
So when Montblanc asked if I would like to try out the MB 01, I decided to give it a spin.
The leather headband and ear pads, aluminum parts and silicone ear cups give the Montblanc MB 01 a luxurious and stylish design.
The MB 01 made a great first impression when I first scooped it out of the box – the luxurious leather ear cushions and headband and shiny metallic parts give you the same feeling of luxury as when you behold one of the company’s fountain pens.
Then I put it to charge – it takes two hours for a complete charge via the USB-C port.
So my son comes along and, with my permission, tries out the headphones.
When I was ready to try out the MB 01, I’d barely picked up my smartphone when the Android notification told me that the MB 01 was ready to pair, and in no time I was listening to the headphones (after my son disconnected).
This must be the easiest I’ve connected to a new pair of headphones!
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Tags:ANC, audio, AV, headphones, Hi-Fi, Montblanc, reviews
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, headphones, Montblanc, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Specifications | 2 Comments »
