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LG and Google launch Nexus 4 in Singapore (S$668)

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4 – with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – is now available in Singapore at S$668 (16GB).

Nexus 4 from Google and LG is now available in Singapore for S$668.

Nexus 4 from Google and LG is now available in Singapore for S$668.

Nexus 4 is the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google.

Nexus 4
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Screen 4.7″ IPS
Resolution 1280 x 768, 320ppi
Battery 2,300 mAh
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5 GHz Quad Core
Camera Rear: 8mp
Front: 1.3mp
Video HD
Memory Int: 16 GB
RAM: 2 GB
Size /mm 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1
Weight 139 g
Price S$668

The phone comes with a Qualcomm Quad Core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 True HD IPS Plus 320 ppi resolution touch screen made with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

Running on Jelly Bean, Nexus 4 ships with the latest Google apps.

These include Google Now – your personal information manager; Google Maps – for turn-by-turn GPS navigation with live traffic info; as well as 3D Maps, Street View and Indoor Maps.

Nexus 4 has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel HD front camera.

It has an embedded 2,100mAh Li-polymer battery.

Nexus 4 comes with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Nexus 4 comes with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

HP ElitePad 900 tablet computer now available in Singapore

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Designed specially for business and government use, HP ElitePad 900 is a 10.1 tablet running on Windows 8.

SRP: S$1,099 (incl GST) for 32GB eMMC SSD and S$1,299 (incl GST) for 64GB eMMC SSD. For S$199 more, HSPA+ versions are also available for mobile broadband connectivity.

The HP ElitePad 900 is a tablet designed for businesses, with a 10.1 inch diagonal screen and a range of accessories.

The HP ElitePad 900 is a tablet designed for businesses, with a 10.1 inch diagonal screen and a range of accessories.

I first saw the ElitePad 900 as a prototype back in October last year. Half a year later, the tablet is now available in Singapore.

Back of the HP ElitePad 900

Back of the HP ElitePad 900

ElitePad 900 offers the full serviceability, enhanced security and manageability found in HP Elite PCs, and military-grade durability for drops, vibration, dust, temperature extremes and high altitude.

Optional accessories add to the usability and connectivity of the ElitePad 900.

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Latest gadgets recommended by Jetstar Asia Magazine May 2013

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

We’re into the month of May. Check out Page 15 in the latest issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine for some of the latest gadgets that you can get for yourself or your better half this month.

From the latest to the best, and a touch of quirkiness, a quick guide to what's hot on the gadget scene.

From the latest to the best, and a touch of quirkiness, a quick guide in the May 2013 issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine to what’s hot on the gadget scene.

You can access the entire magazine online or on board a Jetstar flight.

Happy reading!

Synrgic launches Android Uno – Singapore’s first smartphone

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

The Synrgic Uno can be purchased from today online for US$320 (S$400) with free international shipping. The phone is designed and developed in Singapore and manufactured in Korea.

The Synrgic Uno is available from today at US$320 (S$400).

The Synrgic Uno is available from today at US$320 (S$400).

The Android 4 ICS smartphone has a 4.7-inch 16:9 S-IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) with 1280 x 720 pixels.

Market positioning

Affordably priced at S$400, the Synrgic Uno is positioned more as an entry-level smartphone amongst against the likes of Nokia’s Lumia 520, Sony Xperia L and Samsung GALAXY Express.

Synrgic UnoThe specs are remarkably similar to the LG 4X HD.

It certainly does not have any pretensions to challenge flagship models such as Lumia 920, Xperia Z, HTC One and GALAXY S4.

Synrgic’s stated main markets are therefore Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and China, rather than brand-conscious Singapore.

The Synrgic Uno has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera (capable of capturing 1080p Full HD video).

Hands on

The Synrgic Uno measures 135 x 71 x 9.5 mm and weighs only 133g with the removable 2,300 mAh Li-Po battery.

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Dell releases ultra-portable Windows 8 Vostro 5460 today

Monday, April 29th, 2013

The Vostro 5460 is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch Vostro ultra-portable laptop to date.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

Vostro 5460 - Dell's thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.

Vostro 5460 – Dell’s thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.

Only 18.3mm in thinness and 1.54kg in weight, the ultrathin Vostro 5460 delivers more power and portability for value-conscious customers and professionals, and IT decision makers looking for mobility and performance at the right price.

Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.

Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.

Sporting an expansive 14-inch high definition widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, the new Vostro 5460 comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.

Users get to enjoy 720p video content in immersive audio and visual detail.

The laptop also features an integrated 720HD 1MP camera with microphones for high-definition web-conferencing.

The Vostro 5460 is equipped with a full-sized Chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch gesture touchpad allowing users to fluidly navigate through the Windows 8 operating system, and a sophisticated cool-to-the-touch aluminum palm rest to ensure comfort for users.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

All these rich features are encased within a sleek brushed-aluminum chassis in graphite silver or fire red, and supported by a 3-cell integrated Lithium Ion battery promising up to 5 hours of battery life.

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WD ships world’s first 5mm 2.5-inch hard drive to OEMs

Monday, April 29th, 2013

WD today announced it is now shipping to OEMs the world’s first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): S$119.

WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.

WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.

With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line strikes a fine balance between capacity, physical size and performance.

WD Blue UltraSlim

WD Blue UltraSlim

WD designed the new WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives to enable new levels of device portability.

The new drives are aimed to increase internal storage capacity while enabling it to fit into smaller device slots

In addition, the slimmer and more portable the device, the more vulnerable the hard drive is to user-induced stress.

To battle this, WD has designed key enablers to the 5 mm form factor:

  • Ultra-slim Form Factor – 5 mm height with compact connector offers system designers a greater degree of chassis design freedom. This ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive.
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New headset: Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78)

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 - only 12g.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.

Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.

Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.

With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

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New USB Flash Drive: SanDisk Cruzer Force is durable, sleek & stylish

Friday, April 26th, 2013

The Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive will be available in Singapore starting 1 May 2013, at all large format retailers in Singapore at a suggested retail price of S$12 – S$35 for 8GB – 32GB capacity.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive comes in capacities of 8-32GB with SRP ofS$12 - S$35.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive comes in capacities of 8-32GB with SRP of S$12 – S$35.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive is designed with a stylish and durable metal casing, and comes with a 5-year warranty.

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Pricing & availability: Samsung digital Audio Visual 2013 lineup

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of digital AV products in Singapore.

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

All are available now except the HT-F9750W/XS Blu-ray Home Entertainment System which will only be available in mid-June.

Product Models RRP
Blu-ray Players
BD-F5100/XS S$129
BD-F5500/XS S$159
BD-F6500/XS S$219
BD-F7500/XS S$349
Blu-ray Home Entertainment System
HT-F4500/XS S$299
HT-F5500K/XS S$499
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Pricing & availability: Samsung Smart TVs 2013 lineup

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of Smart TVs in Singapore.

Samsung Series 8 F8500 LED TV

Samsung Series 8 F8500 LED TV

All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

Series Inch   Size RRP Availability
F4000 28 SS$419 Now
32 SS$549 Now
F4500 32 S$599 Now
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