Archive for the ‘Reference’ Category
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
ASUS has launched in Singapore its two latest Android smartphones. Both the ZenFone Zoom (S$659, sold exclusively with StarHub) and the ZenFone Max (S$249) will be available in Singapore from 10 March. Specs & StarHub price plans below.
“Our customers are discovering creative ways to express themselves with their smartphone cameras and photography apps, from capturing candid moments to sharing selfies and images with family and friends. We are happy to partner ASUS to exclusively bring in the ZenFone Zoom which will be welcome by many photography enthusiasts,” said Wang Li-Na, Head of Product & Marketing, StarHub. On the right is Benson Lin, Corporate VP, ASUS.
The two new smartphones from ASUS are targeted at different types of consumers looking for different strengths in their handsets.
I tried out the ASUS ZenFone Zoom a few weeks prior to its launch in Singapore and the 3x optical zoom in the camera certainly gives it the advantage over regular smartphones relying on digital zoom.
ASUS ZenFone Zoom for the photography enthusiast
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Tags:Android, Asus, availability, launch, prices, Singapore, smartphones, ZenFone, ZenFone Max, ZenFone Zoom
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
52% of Millennial parents in Singapore surveyed believe their children are more likely to be bullied online than on a playground and 56% worry their children will give out too much personal information to strangers.
Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report reveals children are the weakest link in family cybersecurity.
Findings from the Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report 2015 highlighted parental concerns about their children in the online world.
“In the last year, Norton has seen the online safety awareness levels of parents increase rapidly as technology firmly cements itself in the family home,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Cyberbullying, online predators and privacy are some of the biggest issues parents in Singapore are grappling with as bullying moves from the playground to the online world.
Parents are concerned about their children being lured into meeting a stranger in the outside world (52 percent) and more parents are worried that their children will be bullied online (46 percent) than if their children take on the role as the online bully (38 percent).
The Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report is an online survey of 17,125 device users aged 18+ across 17 markets, commissioned by Norton by Symantec.
“Parents are grappling with Cyberbullying, Online Predators and Privacy in Singapore,” said Gavin Lowth (in the photo), Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan; at the Symantec office in Suntec City in Singapore.
Children are the weakest link in family’s online security
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Tags:bullying, children, cyberbullying, cybersecurity, family, Norton, security, Singapore, Symantec
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Monday, February 29th, 2016
The Webhosting and Domain Registrar giant will offer localised products and support targeting Small and Medium Enterprises which account for 97% of businesses in Asia.
Following today’s launch in 11 additional markets in Asia, GoDaddy is now in 53 markets, supporting 26 languages and 44 currencies. GoDaddy has more than 4 million international customers.
With the launch of 11 new markets, GoDaddy is now in a total of 10 languages and 14 markets across Asia.
These include Hong Kong (English and Traditional Chinese), Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia (English and Malay), Philippines (English and Filipino), Singapore (English and Simplified Chinese), South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Blake Irving, CEO GoDaddy, was in Singapore at Zafferano to share the company’s expansion plans in Asia.
GoDaddy offers a suite of cloud-based products in local language and currency to help businesses find a domain name, create a website, find new customers, and improve business productivity.
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Tags:Asia, domain, domain registrar, GoDaddy, launch, Singapore, web hosting, Zafferano
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016
Singtel Music customers can subscribe at either S$7.90/month with a 12-month contract or S$9.90/month with no contract.
Singtel Music subscribers will enjoy unlimited free-data music streaming and downloading, and ad-free listening from either a Spotify, KKBOX or AMPed premium music account, plus 13 of Singapore’s radio stations via MeRadio.
Singtel has launched Singtel Music, offering customers in Singapore music from popular providers like Spotify, KKBOX, AMPed and MeRadio, with zero local data charges.
Singtel launched its new Music service at 1-Altitude in Singapore together with its partners.
Customers can add Singtel Music to their mobile plan for a fee to get a premium account from either Spotify, KKBOX, or AMPed which allows them to stream millions of songs without touching their data allowance.
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Tags:AMPed, data, entertainment, KKBOX, lifestyle, MediaCorp, MeRadio, music, SingTel, Spotify, streaming
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Monday, February 22nd, 2016
Samsung Electronics unveiled the new Galaxy S7 (S$998), Galaxy S7 edge (S$1,098) Android smartphones, as well as the Gear 360 camera (S$TBA).
From left: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung Gear 360 and Samsung Galaxy S7.
The Galaxy S7 & S7 edge offers “a refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services, and experiences”.
Price and availability
The Galaxy S7 4G+ and Galaxy S7 edge 4G+, both with built-in memory of 32GB will be available from 12 March 2016 at recommended retail price of S$998 and S$1,098 respectively.
Both devices will be available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.
The Samsung Gear 360 is a 360-degree camera that lets consumers easily create, view and share their favorite experiences through video and still image content.
Gear 360 is designed for travel, festive gatherings and activities to capture an all-encompassing visual experience to create their own virtual reality content to enjoy through the Gear VR.
Pre-orders and registration of interest for the Galaxy S7 4G+ and S7 edge 4G+ will commence from 26 February 2016, 10am at all Samsung Experience Stores and telecommunication operators.
Preview in Singapore (at the HortPark) of the new Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Gear 360 just after their unveiling at Samsung Unpacked 2016.
All successful pre-order customers will receive complimentary Samsung Gear VR worth $148 on 11 March 2016.
More details from the press releases about the new devices can be found below.
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Tags:brief, cameras, events, Gear, Gear 360, HortPark, S7, s7 edge, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, unveil
Posted in Android, Announce, Brief, Cameras, cameras, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, Samsung, smartphones, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Thursday, February 18th, 2016
Below are the prices and availability of Dell’s 2016 range of business IT devices that are optimised for the future workforce.
Dell S2825cdn Multi-Function printer, scanner, and copier.
Dell’s new range of computing solutions include new Latitude & Vostro notebooks, Precision workstations, OptiPlex desktops & AiOs, UltraSharp monitors, as well as Dell Document Hub application and multifunction printers.
Below are the prices and availability in Singapore.
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Tags:availability, Business IT, DELL, InfinityEdge, Intel, laptops, Latitude, Microsoft, monitors, notebooks, OptiPlex, PCs, Precision, prices, printers, Singapore, UltraSharp, Vostro, Windows, workstations, Xeon
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
The computing solutions are optimised for the future workforce and include new Latitude & Vostro notebooks, Precision workstations, OptiPlex desktops & AiOs, UltraSharp monitors, as well as Dell Document Hub application and multifunction printers. Prices and availability here.
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor desktop, a Dell UltraSharp U2715H monitor, and KM636 keyboard and mouse.
Dell says that the company has combined the latest hardware technologies including Intel Core and Xeon processors for superior performance, with Windows 10 software for a more intuitive user experience.
Dell U2417HWI Monitor – side views of screen tilting.
The new Latitude series combines beautiful design with business-class security, manageability and reliability, while the Vostro portfolio balances performance with style for small businesses.
The redesigned Precision Workstations combine innovation with high-performance to deliver sleek, new portfolio for creative professionals.
The latest portfolio of OptiPlex business PCs is smaller, faster and more energy efficient
The new Dell displays promise stunning picture and greater productivity.
A new Dell printing solution offer one-stop access to multiple cloud-based services for easy sharing, collaboration and printing.
Details in the press release below.
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Tags:Business IT, DELL, InfinityEdge, Intel, laptops, Latitude, Microsoft, monitors, notebooks, OptiPlex, PCs, Precision, printers, Singapore, UltraSharp, Vostro, Windows, workstations, Xeon
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Thursday, February 4th, 2016
The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum features Romer-G mechanical switches and intelligent RGB illumination. Available now in Singapore: S$259.
G810 Orion Spectrum RGB mechanical gaming keyboard. S$259 in Singapore now.
The latest addition to the Logitech G RGB mechanical gaming keyboard lineup sports Logitech’s Romer-G mechanical switches, promising 25 percent faster actuation than standard mechanical keyboards, as well as customisable RGB lighting and dedicated media controls.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:G810, gaming, keyboard, Logitech, Logitech G, Orion Spectrum, Singapore
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
The 35mm full frame EOS-1D X Mark II is the new Canon flagship professional DSLR successor to the EOS-1D X. Price & availability in Singapore TBA.
Update (5 April, 2016):
The EOS-1D X Mark II will be available at all Canon authorised dealers in May, at the recommended retail price of S$8,199.
The new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a 20.2-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor with expanded ISO speeds up to 409,600.
The EOS-1D X Mark II is designed for high-speed photography and records 4K video.
Hands-on the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II in Singapore (at Kaiserhaus).
The main specifications are listed below.
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Tags:1-D X Mark II, cameras, Canon, DSLR, EOS, flagship, full-frame, launch, Singapore
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
ASUS ROG kicks off its 10th Anniversary with launch of ROG GX700 in Singapore, the first country in APAC region to launch the world’s first liquid-cooled gaming notebook with desktop grade performance. RRP: S$6,198.
The ROG GX700 will be available in Singapore at $6,198 from ASUS brand stores and selected ASUS authorised retailers.
The ROG GX700 features an all-aluminium bio-armour design with titanium and plasma copper.
The ROG GX700 is equipped with a detachable ROG-exclusive Hydro Overclocking System cooling module.
The ROG-exclusive Hydro Overclocking System gives the gaming notebook superior overclocking capabilities, exceptional cooling, and excellent high performance stability.
The ROG GX700 is powered by the latest overclockable Intel® Core™ K-SKU processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 980 graphics for outstanding performance at home and on-the-go.
The main technical specifications for the ASUS ROG GX700 is listed below.
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Tags:Asus, computers, cooling, Core K-SKU, G-SYNC, gaming, GeForce, GTX 980, GX700, Intel, laptops, Microsoft, notebooks, NVIDIA, overclocking, ROG, Windows, Windows 10
Posted in Asus, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Gaming, Launch, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release, Prices, ROG, Specifications, Windows | No Comments »
