Archive for the ‘tablets’ Category

New Arrival: Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch and Huawei FreeClip

Thursday, January 4th, 2024

Huawei has unveiled the MatePad 13.2-inch tablet (S$1,398) and FreeClip earbuds (S$298) at its global launch event. Promotional offers below.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

The MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet ships with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and features a flexible OLED screen and WPS Office 2.0 productivity software.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet works with the 3rd-generation Huawei M-Pencil to offer an elevated painting, drawing and writing experience with the stylus which is powered by NearLink technology with high pressure sensing level and lower latency.

For productivity, the tablet works with a new detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard which comes with a full touchpad.

Both the M-Pencil and keyboard (worth S$296) are bundled free with the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet for pre-orders from 9-25 January 2024 on the Huawei Official Store on Lazada.

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New Arrival: myFirst Fone R2, Frame and Circle 2.0 App

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

Local kids-tech maker myFirst has launched the Fone R2 smartwatch, Frame Live (10”), Frame Doodle (9”) digital photo frame, and Circle 2.0 social app. Prices below.

“Today, we are proud to introduce myFirst Circle 2.0, along with two new devices - a new smartphone myFirst Fone R2 and a new myFirst Frame. myFirst Fone R2 offers an incredibly lightweight design paired with a stunning display while myFirst Frame is an addition that not only enhances children's digital experiences but also empowers grandparents to effortlessly connect with their grandchildren's world, fostering meaningful family connections,” said G-Jay Yong, Founder and CEO of myFirst.

“Today, we are proud to introduce myFirst Circle 2.0, along with two new devices – a new smartphone myFirst Fone R2 and a new myFirst Frame. myFirst Fone R2 offers an incredibly lightweight design paired with a stunning display while myFirst Frame is an addition that not only enhances children’s digital experiences but also empowers grandparents to effortlessly connect with their grandchildren’s world, fostering meaningful family connections,” said G-Jay Yong, Founder and CEO of myFirst.

The myFirst Fone R2 smartwatch has a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen and is thinner (16%) and lighter (7g) lighter than its predecessor (R1s).

“I frequently check in on my daughter to stay connected with her daily activities, whether it’s during lunch, before bedtime, or while I’m working long hours or on overseas business trips. The inspiration behind the Knock-Knock feature comes from my desire to share these moments effortlessly. Now, I can check in, and she responds with delightful updates, like enjoying a bowl of strawberries at home. It’s a simple yet powerful way for us to bridge the distance and feel close, no matter where we are,” said G-Jay Yong, Founder and CEO of myFirst.

It has an intelligent brightness adjustment with a low-power mode that boosts battery life by 30%.

The myFirst Circles 2.0 app is an upgrade from the debut of the original version from January this year (2023) and introduces interactive features such as Momojis and a Knock-Knock feature.

The updated app also features improved location scanning with smart classification, to provide greater safety for children and peace of mind for their parents.

myFirst Circle 2.0 is free and available on Apple AppStore, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.

For the grandparents at home to keep up with their grandchildren’s activities, myFirst Frame Live (10-inch) and myFirst Frame Doodle (9-inch) enable the former to access the Circles 2.0 app for a personalised feed that enables them to interact with the young ones.

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New Arrival: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 & Laptop Go 3

Friday, October 20th, 2023

Pre-orders for the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 (S$3,569 to S$5,119) and Laptop Go 3 (S$1,199 to S$1,949) from Microsoft have commenced and will hit the shelves in Singapore on 9 November 2023. Prices and configurations below.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers the versatility to create and the power to perform; while the Surface Laptop Go 3 promises to be the perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers the versatility to create and the power to perform; while the Surface Laptop Go 3 promises to be the perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.

Unveiled last month at the Microsoft Surface event, the two new Surface laptops are now available for pre-orders and will be available in Singapore via authorised retailers, Microsoft-authorised stores, and authorised Surface commercial resellers.

Compared to its predecessor, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is now has 2x more power with 13th Gen Intel Core H-class processors built on the Intel Evo platform, and 2x more graphics performance with the latest NVIDIA laptop GPUs for AI accelerated performance.

The Surface Laptop Go 3 features new colors in Ice Blue, Sage, Sandstone, and Platinum and is bolstered by Windows’ centralised AI assistant, Copilot.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: OPPO Launches Find N3 and Find N3 Flip Phones

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

OPPO just held the global launch of the flagship Find N3 phones in Singapore. The Find N3 (S$2,399) foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip (S$1,499) phone will hit the shelves in Singapore on 28 October 2023, with pre-orders starting tomorrow (19 Oct) at 11am.

The new Find N3 series from OPPO comprising the Find N3 foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip phone.

The new Find N3 series from OPPO comprising the Find N3 foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip phone.

The Find N3 foldable phablet has a 6.3-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch unfolded screen with resolutions exceeding 425 pixels per inch.

The dynamic refresh rate ranges from 1-120Hz with peak brightness at 2,800 nits.

 

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The OPPO Find N3 (S$2,399) phablet comes with 16GB RAM / 512GB storage and is available in Champagne Gold and Classic Black.

It has three speakers to provide stereo sound in both horizontal and vertical orientation.

The third-generation Flexion hinge has been tested to withstand one million folding/unfolding.

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New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy FE Series for S23, Tab S9 & Buds

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Samsung has launched the FE Series of mobile gadgets positioned between the traditional flagship and mid-tiered devices – Galaxy S23 FE phone, Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet, and Galaxy Buds FE earbuds. Prices and availability below.

Call it what you will - a top-end mid-tier or an entry flagship - the FE series targets Samsung fans who desire flagship features at a more affordable price.

Call it what you will – a top-end mid-tier or an entry flagship – the FE series targets Samsung fans who desire flagship features at a more affordable price.

The Galaxy S23 FE phone will be available for purchase online for Singapore from 10 October 2023, and in-store from 20 October – at a price of S$888 (128GB) and S$988 (256GB).

The S23 FE is available in Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple; with two additional colours of Indigo and Tangerine only available online.

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series tablets are available from S$669 to S$1,019 in Singapore from 20 October.

The Tab S9 FE is available in Mint and Grey while the Tab S9 FE+ is available in Silver.

The Galaxy Buds FE earbuds will also be available in Singapore from 20 October at S$158.

The earbuds will come in Graphite and White.

More details below from the press release.

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Event: Microsoft Unveils New Surface Devices and AI Copilot

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface laptop Go 3 were announced at the Microsoft Surface event 2023 today, as well as plans for the roll-out of AI-powered Microsoft Copilot.

Microsoft Copilot comprises three main components: Windows 11 Copilot for the PC environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot for content creation in the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity software, as well as web/browser-based Edge/Bing Copilot.

Microsoft Copilot comprises three main components: Windows 11 Copilot for the PC environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot for content creation in the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity software, as well as web/browser-based Edge/Bing Copilot.

Here’s a quick overview of the major reveals from the event.

Microsoft Copilot as an everyday AI companion. Copilot will incorporate the context and intelligence of the web, your work data and what you are doing in the moment on your PC to provide better assistance – emphasising privacy and security.

The company boasts that it will be a simple and seamless experience, available in Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and in Microsoft’s web browser with Edge and Bing.

Bing and Edge now offer a smarter and more personalised web with features such as personalised answers, Microsoft Shopping, Content Credentials, DALL.E 3 in Bing Image Creator and more.

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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook 16s and MatePad 11.5-inch (LTE)

Monday, September 4th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook 16s notebook (S$2,298) and MatePad 11.5” tablet (S$498) will be available from Huawei Official Stores online on Lazada and Shopee, as well as Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 9 September 2023.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a Windows notebook sporting 13th Gen Intel Core Processor while the Huawei MatePad 11.5” (LTE) is a tablet powered by Harmony 3.1 operating system.

Both are the latest office productivity computers in Huawei’s Super Device ecosystem which feature drag-and-drop file transfer and connectivity between devices.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung Launches Foldables, Watches and Tablets

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Samsung has launched, at its global Unpacked event, a slew of seven Galaxy personal mobile devices: Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6, GalaxyWatch6 Classic, Galaxy Tab S9 series. Local availability and pricing below.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview prior to the global launch.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview in Singapore prior to the global launch.

The following are the new personal mobile devices which Samsung unveiled.

  1. Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone
  2. Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet
  3. Galaxy Watch6 smartwatch
  4. Galaxy Watch6 Classic smartwatch
  5. Galaxy Tab S9 tablet
  6. Galaxy Tab S9+ tablet
  7. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet

All the devices will be generally available in Singapore from 11 August 2023 (Friday).

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Event: Photoshoot Day for New Gadgets for Review

Friday, July 7th, 2023

It’s studio shoot day today for a slew of new gadgets.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

First off the block is the Huawei Mate X3, Huawei Watch Buds and Huawei MatePad 11 (2023), seen in this photo.

Also shot today is the Acer Swift Go 14; the Sony Xperia 5 IV; the PRISM+ Q75 Ultra; the Dell Pro Webcam; and the Belkin power bank cum wireless charger for Apple Watch.

Stay tuned for reviews.

New Arrival: Huawei MatePad SE Tablet in Singapore (S$298)

Friday, November 11th, 2022

The Huawei MatePad SE (S$298) tablet will hit Singapore shelves on 26 November 2022. Promotions below.

The Huawei MatePad SE ships with HarmonyOS 3 which enables users to manage their devices and connections from a single place and even share devices between accounts, making cross-device collaboration easier than ever.

The Huawei MatePad SE ships with HarmonyOS 3 which enables users to manage their devices and connections from a single place and even share devices between accounts, making cross-device collaboration easier than ever.

The Huawei MatePad SE is an affordable all-rounded tablet for multitasking and entertainment.

Weighing at just 440g with a 10.4 inch display, I found the tablet comfortable to grip.

The design of its body aims to better withstand drops and extrusion, making the tablet particularly suitable for families with kids.

More details below about the Huawei MatePad SE tablet from the press release.

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