Archive for the ‘Prices’ Category

ASUS PadFone Infinity available in Hot Pink & Champagne Gold

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

ASUS PadFone Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink and Champagne Gold versions, in addition to the current Titanium Gray.

The 32GB (S$898) and 64GB (S$998) versions are available at StarHub, M1, and authorised retailers. The tablet station is sold separately at S$368.

The ASUS FonePad Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink, Champagne Gold and Titanium Gray.

The ASUS FonePad Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink, Champagne Gold and Titanium Gray.

First unveiled in Singapore in May, the ASUS PadFone Infinity has a 5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display (441 pixels per inch) running Android 4.1 on a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor.

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Samsung launches three UHD TVs for expanded 2013 Smart TV range

Friday, August 16th, 2013

The three Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) TVs are: 85-inch S9 UHD TV (S$49,999), as well as the 55-inch (S$7,499) and 65-inch (S$10,499) Series 9 F9000 LED TV. Available now in major electronics retailers.

85-inch Samsung S9 UHD TV (S$49,999) to the left, and 65-inch (S$10,499) Series 9 F9000 LED TV to the right.

85-inch Samsung S9 UHD TV (S$49,999) to the left, and 65-inch (S$10,499) Series 9 F9000 LED TV to the right.

All three new 4K models are able to up-scale to UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution from lower resolution content.

“The S9 and F9000 are evolutionary TVs that cement our commitment to innovation as we create a world of possibilities to complement the smart lifestyle of our consumers.,” said Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia.

The S9 UHD TV uses Samsung’s proprietary up-scaling engine to up-convert HD or Full-HD to UHD-level picture quality by restoring information details to create greater precision and real-life picture quality.

The two Series 9 F9000 LED TVs utilise Samsung’s proprietary Quadmatic Picture Engine, a four-step process including signal analysis, noise minimisation, UHD up-scaling and detail enhancement to seamlessly up-convert SD, HD or Full HD content to UHD-level picture quality.

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Electronic Arts launches Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar will be available from today. Updated content for The Simpsons: Tapped Out is also now available.

With the launch of Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, Mythic welcomes Ultima fans to experience the legendary World of Britannia.

With the launch of Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, Mythic welcomes Ultima fans to experience the legendary World of Britannia.

The launch of Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar welcomes Ultima fans to experience the legendary World of Britannia.

Set 21 years after the events of Ultima IV, explore the immersive world of Britannia and venture forth with other players worldwide on numerous quests to defeat the Black Weep…

And remember – your choices can have consequences.

On 1 August 2013, Electronic Arts announced the release of  the “Krustyland” update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out across all mobile device platforms.

On 1 August 2013, Electronic Arts announced the release of the “Krustyland” update for The Simpsons: Tapped Out across all mobile device platforms.

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TODAY: HTC One in Glamour Red for Singapore National Day

Wednesday, August 7th, 2013

The HTC One Android smartphone will be available in Glamour Red in Singapore from today. Available from all telcos in 32GB (S$968) and 64GB (S$1,068) versions.

The release of the new Glamour Red version of the HTC One coincides with Singapore's National Day.

The release of the new Glamour Red version of the HTC One coincides with Singapore’s National Day.

Up to now, only the Glacier Silver and Stealth Black models of HTC’s flagship smartphone were available in Singapore.

Tech specs and more information on the HTC One can be found below.

Review: NAD VISO HP50 over-ear noise isolating headphones

Friday, August 2nd, 2013

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones are available in black, red and white in Singapore for S$399.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 Over-Ear Headphones join NAD Electronics’ growing range of high performance personal audio products that already include the NAD VISO 1 and NAD VISO 1 AP Wireless Digital Music Systems.

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The NAD VISO HP50 headphones were launched in Singapore during the Mook Headphone Festival.

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Samsung launches Nexus 10 Android 4.2 tablet in Singapore

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

The new 10-inch tablet boasts the world’s highest resolution tablet display.

The Nexus 10 will be available in 32GB WiFi version in charcoal gray from 3 August 2013 at $668.

Nexus 10 is the latest tablet from Samsung and Google's collaboration.

Nexus 10 is the latest tablet from Samsung and Google’s collaboration.

The Nexus 10 is the latest joint effort from Google and Samsung, featuring the latest version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and new multi-user support.

Samsung Nexus 10 comes with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and multi-user support.

Samsung Nexus 10 comes with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and multi-user support.

Nexus 10 measures 263.8 x 177.8 x 8.9 mm and weighs 603g. It has a 9,000mAh Li-ion battery.

The 10-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display has a resolution of 300ppi.

The tablet has a 1.9MP front-facing camera and 5 megapixel main (rear) camera.

Users can use the front-facing camera for video chats with up to nine friends at once with Google+ Hangouts.

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SingTel mio TV unveils BPL stand-alone subscription @ $59.90

Friday, July 26th, 2013

SingTel says the majority of BPL customers unaffected. The existing mio TV Gold Packs are still available from SGD$64.90.

Football fans regardless of pay-TV platform can call the mio TV hotline on 1609 from Thursday, 1 August 2013 to subscribe; or they can get more information and register their interest at www.miotv.com.sg/bpl.

Football fans regardless of pay-TV platform can call the mio TV hotline on 1609 from Thursday, 1 August 2013 to subscribe; or they can get more information and register their interest at www.miotv.com.sg/bpl.

mio TV has unveiled its packages and prices for the upcoming season of Barclays Premier League (BPL) broadcast in Singapore, after MDA’s decision that mio TV does not have to cross-carry channels included in its BPL Gold Packs.

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BlackBerry launches Q5 QWERTY smartphone in Singapore

Thursday, July 25th, 2013

The mid-range LTE and NFC capable BlackBerry Q5 runs on the BlackBerry 10 operating system and will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub.

RRP: SGD$528 (without line contract).

The BlackBerry Q5 (SGD$528 without line contract) will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub. The Red version is not available in Singapore.

The BlackBerry Q5 (SGD$528 without line contract) will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub. The Red version is not available in Singapore.

The Q5 comes with the classic BlackBerry physical keypad and is the younger sibling of the Q10.

It occupies the market segment previously held by BlackBerry’s Curve series, and is targeted at the young and fun-loving crowd.

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New Windows Phone: Fun, Fast and Affordable Nokia Lumia 625

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

The affordable priced Lumia 625 is Nokia’s largest Windows Phone so far, with a 4.7-inch LCD screen and 4G Internet access.

RRP: 220 Euros (before taxes and subsidies), available in selected regions in Q3 2013.

Available in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black in an array of changeable shells.

Available in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black in an array of changeable shells.

The Nokia Lumia 625 includes many innovations found in the recently announced flagship Nokia Lumia 1020.

Nokia Lumia 625
OS Windows Phone 8
Screen 4.7″ IPS LCD
Resolution 800 x 480 WVGA @ 201ppi
Battery 2,000 mAh
Processor 1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Camera Rear: 5mp
Front: VGA
Video 1080p@30fps
Memory Int: 8 GB
Ext: 64 GB microSD
Size /mm 133.2 x 72.2 x 9.2
Weight 159 g
Price 220 Euros

These include a range of integrated camera applications such Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Cinemagraph.

Nokia Smart Camera offers a burst of 7 shots for capturing of action sequences or removal of unwanted objects from the photo.

Nokia Cinemagraph incorporates movement into still photos by recording animated GIF images.

The successor to the Nokia Lumia 620 has a screen resolution (201ppi) that’s roughly half that of other pricier large-screen smartphones like the Samsung GALAXY S4.

The Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013.

The Nokia Lumia 625 is powered by Windows Phone 8 and ships with the Nokia Lumia Amber update.

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ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier launched

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Features clear 120dB SNR and asynchronous USB audio with a 600 ohm headphone amplifier and swappable Op-Amps. Available for SGD$599 @ Cybermind and Ban Leong Technologies Online Store.

ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

The ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and headphone amplifier inherits and improves on the audio quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards.

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