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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
The OnePlus 8T offers fast charging with Warp Charge 65, smooth scrolling 120Hz Fluid Display and OxygenOS 11. Price & Availability below.
The OnePlus 8T’s 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display is the first flat 120Hz display to earn an A+ rating from DisplayMate.
Warp Charge 65 offers a full day’s power in just 15 minutes.
It utilises twin-battery charging technology to rapidly replenish the large total capacity of 4,500mAh in just 39 minutes – no need for overnight charging.
“With the OnePlus 8T, we’re offering pro-level capabilities for even more users across our flagship smartphone portfolio. Featuring a class-leading 120Hz AMOLED display, our upgraded 65W fast charging technology and fresh, bold software in OxygenOS 11, the OnePlus 8T offers an impressive overall package of powerful hardware and smooth software,” said Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus.
The OnePlus 8T is equipped with 12 temperature sensors, along with an extra encryption chip in the adapter and cable, to keep charging temperatures at a comfortable level while operating at a peak output of 65W.
With a Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) of around 0.3, OnePlus boasts that its 8T display has the highest colour accuracy in the industry.
The FHD+ 2.5D flexible display has a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits, with 8,192 levels of brightness.
Price & Availability as well as more details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
The new Canon EOS M50 Mark II targets both videographers and photographers and will be in Singapore in late November, 2020. Specifications below.
Equipped with a Vari-angle LCD monitor and features such as touch screen recording, movie self-timer and an external microphone jack, the EOS M50 Mark II make it intuitive and easy for vloggers to record videos and do live streaming.
Canon’s successor to its original EOS M50 offers sharper images and video with its 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor, while its Dual Pixel CMOS AF provides quicker and more accurate autofocus.
Both the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Speedlite EL-1 will be available in late November from Canon authorised dealers and pricing will be advised at a later date.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, EOS, Flash, launch, M50, MIL, mirrorless, new arrivals, Singapore, Speedlite
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Apple launches its new iPhone 12 series of smartphones, which comprises four models – iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max. Singapore prices, availability and configurations below.
Update (14 October, 2020):
Singtel has published its price bundles for the new iPhone 12 series. Pre-orders begin on Saturday, 17 October 2020 (SGT).
StarHub will begin pre-orders for the new iPhone 12 models at 8pm on Friday, 16 October 2020. Prices TBA.
M1 will open its pre-orders on 16 October 2020.
Circles.Life has published its price bundles and begun accepting registration of interest for customers who want to be put on the waiting list when pre-orders open.
Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 12 in a virtual event today.
There are four models in the new iPhone 12 series, with the iPhone 12 mini being the new kid on the block.
Apple boasts that the small and compact iPhone 12 mini is the “smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G smartphone” in the world.
Confused by the different models, specs, prices, pre-order and delivery dates? Here’s everything organised into a table for you. Click to enlarge.
In terms of specs, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 (likewise for iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max) share the same cameras as well as choices of storage capacities and colours.
In terms of pre-order and delivery dates, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (likewise for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max) share the same rollout schedule.
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Tags:5G, Apple, iPhone, launch, new arrivals, OLED, Singapore, smartphones
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Monday, October 12th, 2020
Lenovo’s new 13.3-inch notebook sports a 16:10 display, has all-day battery life, feather-light portability, and military-grade durability. The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is now available in Singapore at S$1,599.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13.3-inch Laptop is in Singapore now. RRP: S$1,599.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is designed for always-on-the-go business leaders, entrepreneurs and millennials.
The latest addition to the Yoga family weighs from just 966g with a tapering thickness going down to 14.25mm at the front.
More details below from the press release.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2020
The new Synology 3.84 terabyte SAT5200 2.5″ solid state drive is designed for users requiring high capacity and reliable storage arrays that can sustain high performance low-latency operations for mission critical work. Price & Availability TBA.
The Synology 3.84 terabyte SAT5200 2.5″ SSD is designed for reliability in high-capacity all-flash arrays.
With the increasingly demanding environment in storage, the SSD is created with enterprise grade endurance and reliability to help businesses and users tackle intensive workloads with robust data protection.
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Saturday, October 10th, 2020
The ultrathin 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible laptop enables mobility and connectivity with full-size I/O ports. The ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363) retails in Singapore for S$1,698/S$1,998 (i5/8GB RAM, i7/16GB RAM).
The new Asus ZenBook Flip 13 in various deployment configurations.
The new ZenBook Flip 13 is only 13.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.3kg – but includes full-size USB Type-A, HDMI and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports.
Specifications for the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13. Click to enlarge.
Its 360° ErgoLift hinge allows it to be used in laptop, stand, tent or tablet configuration.
The 67Wh battery is rated for 14-16hrs on a single charge, with fast-charging support with its 65W charger and ASUS USB-C Easy Charge technology.
The 13.3-inch FHD NanoEdge touchscreen supports ASUS Pen with 4096 pressure levels.
Beneath the hood, the ZenBook Flip 13 is powered by (up to) 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics; 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD; and up to 16 GB DDR4X RAM.
More details below from the press release.
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Friday, October 9th, 2020
Singapore will be the first in the world to launch the Linksys E9450 WiFi 6 EasyMesh Router. Price and availability below.
* In this story, the abbreviation “Wi-Fi” is used for the network protocol while the term “WiFi” is used as part of the name of the Linksys router.
The Linksys E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh router for consumers who want to optimise their home Wi-Fi experience and coverage.
Linksys, the connected home division within the Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) (HK: 6088) entity, has just announced the global launch of Linksys’ first WiFi 6 EasyMesh router, the E9450 (AX5400).
Pricing & Availability
The E9450 WiFi 6 router retails at S$399.
At launch, it will be available at the special introductory price of S$10.00/mth to the first 100 Singtel customers to sign up for or re-contract Singtel Fibre 1Gbps at S$39.90/mth (U.P. $49.90/mth).
Subsequently, customers can purchase the E9450 at S$14.00/mth (U.P. S$16.00/mth) with Singtel fibre plans.
The Linksys E9450 will roll out to other retailers from 10 December 2020.
Singtel is the first operator in the world to offer the new Linksys WiFi 6 router in its effort to bring next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity to Singtel fibre broadband customers in Singapore.
The Wi-Fi 6 standard enables customers to enjoy faster data transfers, increased capacity, better connectivity performance in environments with many connected devices, and improved power efficiency.
As the latest Wi-Fi 6 solution for consumers’ increasingly demanding wireless connectivity needs, the E9450 router will be exclusively available to Singtel fibre broadband customers for two months starting from 10 October, 2020.
The new E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router is Linksys’s latest advanced model under its updated E-series, launched in September 2020.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:broadband, Linksys, Mesh, networking, new arrivals, routers, Singapore, SingTel, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
Korean water purifier brand Ruhens has launched its latest eco-friendly water purifier – the Ruhens MonoEco. Price & Availability below.
The tankless Ruhens MonoEco measures 11.5 (W) x 51.4 (D) x 43.2 cm (H) and will easily fit on any kitchen countertop.
Made in Korea, the Ruhens MonoEco (WHP3200) is able to self-generate power for water dispensing for greater sustainability.
Apart from being eco-friendly, it also offers added convenience and flexibility in the placement of the water purifier, since there’s no need for a power source.
Price & Availability
The new RUHENS MonoEco is available in ceramic white, and retails at S$699 before GST (with 1 set of filters) and S$999 before GST (with 3 sets of filters) at Ruhens’ showroom.
Powered not by electricity but by water pressure, the Ruhens MonoEco is able to generate purified water while being friendly to the environment and saving electricity bills.
One of the most common reasons for users to get the water purifier is to enjoy cleaner water without the need for boiling tap water and waiting for it to cool.
Ruhen’s filtration system includes a Micro Antioxidant Carbon Filter and a Nanofact Plus Filter.
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Tags:appliances, Health Tech, new arrivals, purifiers, Ruhens, Singapore
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Monday, October 5th, 2020
Western Digital has launched its enhanced line of SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro portable SSDs that offer both speed and portability. Available in Singapore from 10 October, 2020. Prices below.
The new SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SSDs from Western Digital offer nearly 2x the speed over previous generations.
Western Digital Corp. has released the SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSDs for high-speed, high-quality content demands – targeting professional photographers, videographers and enthusiasts.
Pricing and Availability
The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP in SGD) of:
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD has an MSRP of:
- 500GB: S$199
- 1TB: S$339
- 2TB: S$599
With capacities up to 2TB, the new NVMe drives are suitable for creating content or capturing and moving 4K and 8K footage with ease.
The flagship SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis made to stay cool under the pressure of a heavy workload and a durable silicone design to withstand the rigours of production.
The drives also help keep content safe with password protection and an upgrade to 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:new arrivals, SanDisk, Singapore, SSD, storage, WD, Western Digital
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Hyundai Singapore showcased the new 2021 Avante 1.6 sports sedan in its Komoco showroom in Singapore. The car has already been homologated in Singapore and should be in by November 2020.
Two trims are available in Singapore: Avante 1.6 “S”, Avante 1.6 “Elite”.
The theme for Hyundai’s design for the 2021 Avante is “Sensuous Sportiness”.
“Parametric Dynamics” is the phrase Hyundai designers use to describe the dramatic look of the all-new 2021 Hyundai Avante 1.6.
Dashboard of the 2021 Hyundai Avante 1.6.
The design departs from traditional smooth surfaces to use bold lines and geometric shapes to trigger a reaction in the beholder.
Komoco Motors unveils the new Hyundai 2021 Avante 1.6 in its showroom in Singapore.
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Tags:Avante, Elante, Hyundai, launch, motoring, new arrivals, previews, Singapore
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