Archive for the ‘Prices’ Category
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
Lenovo has announced four new convertible tablet/notebook hybrids designed for Windows 8 and Windows RT: the IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook (S$1,899, mid-Nov), Yoga 11 (S$1,199, early-Dec), ThinkPad Twist S230u (S$1,699, available today), and Tablet 2 (S$899, mid-Dec).
Both IdeaPads can be pre-ordered now.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 (left) and ThinkPad Twist S230u (right) in “Tent” mode, with the Twist and its swivel screen in the centre.
The theme of the launch event at the National Library Building in Singapore was “Flip, Flex, Bend, Twist”, which describes the various ways in which you can manipulate the new convertible tablets.
Bend it like … Beckham Yoga.
I played with the devices on display and found them responsive to the touch of the fingers.
I like the hinge design of the Yoga which allows the screen to be flipped 360 degrees onto itself to convert the Ultrabook into a flat tablet (and as a free-standing display enroute).
The 16.9mm thin Yoga 13 also felt light at only 1.54kg.
When the screen is flipped more than 180 degrees, the keyboard and trackpad is disabled to prevent accidental activation of these while holding the Yoga.
Below is a summary of the four new devices. All are Wi-Fi capable but only the Tablet 2 has an option for 3G.
| Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 – S$1,899 |
| This convertible Ultrabook can be flipped 360 degree to become a flat tablet.
 Boasting more than eight hours of battery life, its Motion Control technology enables users to use gestures to flip through photos, or use fingers on the ten-point multi-touch screen.
Specs: Windows 8, Intel Core i7 CPU, 13.3″ HD+ (1600×900) IPS display, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 1.54kg, 16.9mm thick.
Lenovo is partnering with SingTel to offer an special edition of the IdeaPad Yoga 13 (priced at $1,799 with Intel Core i5 CPU ) with every sign up of SingTel 150Mbps Fibre BroadBand at $98 per month or 15Mbps Home BroadBand at $79.90 per month.
Available in mid-November. Can pre-order now. |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 – S$1,199 |
| The Yoga 11 claims to be the world’s slimmest multi-mode PC, measuring just 15.6 mm thin.
 Its slim design, 11.6-in screen and long 13 hour battery life make it a great convertible for mobility.
Specs: Windows RT, NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU, 11.6″ HD (1366×768) IPS display, 2GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage, 1.27kg, 15.6mm thick.
Available in early December. Can pre-order now. |
| ThinkPad Twist S230u – S$1,699 |
| Another Ultrabook convertible with a twist.
 This 12.5-inch powerhouse features up to Intel Core i7 CPU and is suitable for both business and personal use.
Specs: Windows 8 Pro, Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, 12.5″ HD IPS display, up to 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, 1.58kg, 20mm thick, 7 hours battery life.
The ThinkPad Twist S230u is available now. |
| ThinkPad Tablet 2 – S$899 |
 This tablet is designed for Windows 8 and powered by an Intel Atom processor.
The ThinkPad Tablet 2 supports 5-finger multi-finger touch, pen input or connection to the ThinkPad Tablet 2 keyboard and dock for a PC-like computing experience.
Both the Pen/Digitizer and keyboard are optional.
 The ThinkPad Tablet 2 includes a host of IT manageability, security and corporate-level service and support to help IT managers easily deploy in their business environments.
Specs: Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro, Intel Atom CPU, 10.1″ HD (1366×768) IPS display, up to 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, up to 600g, 9.8mm thick.
Available in mid-December. |
Tags:convertibles, hybrids, launch, Lenovo, notebooks, Singapore, tablets, Twist, Windows, Windows 8, Yoga
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
Japanese printer and sewing machine manufacturer has launched the compact A3 inkjet multi-function printer in Singapore.
Available from 1 November 2012, the Multi-Function Centre MFC-J2510 (S$398 incl. GST) is sleek, small and fast; and is targeted towards SMBs and SOHOs.
Brother inkjet Multi-Function Centre MFC-J2510 (S$398 incl. 7% GST).
The Brother MFC-J2510 is tailored for personal use, small or home offices (SOHOs) and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Six cloud-based services that the Brother MFC-J2510 can print from and scan to:
- Facebook
- Dropbox
- Picasa
- Flickr
- Google Docs
- Evernote
It sports bold, curved edges and has a black and white design with a gloss finish.
The multi-function printer is able to copy, fax, scan and print; and has a 3.7-inch touchscreen interface.
The MFC-J2510 supports wired and wireless networking, prints on both sides, and features Internet connectivity to support printing from and scanning to six cloud-based services.
The Brother MFC-J2510 InkBenefit and its touchscreen interface.
You can use Brother iPrint&Scan app, Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print to print from and scan straight to your iPhone, iPad, Android device or Windows Phone.
Landscape A4 printing.
It also supports direct printing from USB flash memory and media memory cards.
Even though it can print up to A3 sizes, the MFC-J2510 is compact and similar in size to the typical A4 multi-function printer.
This is Brother’s first device that uses landscape-printing, featuring a larger horizontal 1,680-nozzle print head.
It is Brother’s fastest inkjet model with a print speed of up to 20 monochrome and 18 colour pages per minute (ppm).
The MFC-J2510 also conserves both ink (see print yield in the table below) and off-mode power consumption.
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Friday, October 26th, 2012
Microsoft Windows 8 has become available to consumers and businesses in 140 countries and 37 languages today. Here are the Singapore prices (valid until 31 January 2013) for upgrading or purchasing the new operating system. Promotional offers within.
Update (23 January, 2013):
These promotional prices are valid until 31 Jaunuary 2013. Microsoft has released the increased prices starting from 1 February 2013.
Windows 8 is now available to consumers and businesses around the world.
You can get Windows 8 bundled with new computers that you purchase; upgrade from existing Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP; or new installation.
| Upgrade path |
Price |
Notes |
| Buy Windows 8 with device |
Varies |
Depends on device purchased. |
| Upgrade from Windows 7 (after 1 June 2012) |
S$17.99 |
Customers who bought a Windows 7 PC between 2 June 2012 and 31 January 2013 can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro here. |
| Upgrade from Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP (before 1 June 2012) |
S$49.99 |
For a limited time, customers who bought a Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP computer before 1 June 2012 can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro here. |
| Purchase a new packaged DVD from a participating retailer. |
S$89.99 |
Limited time Windows 8 Launch offer: get a FREE Canon PIXMA MP237 Printer worth S$79 while stocks last. |
Tags:discounts, Microsoft, promotions, Singapore, upgrade, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Microsoft launched Windows 8 worldwide today and held launches in 15 cities around the world. From tomorrow – Friday, 26 October – the new operating system will be available to consumers and businesses in 140 countries and 37 languages.
Windows 8 has been launched today and will be available from tomorrow onwards.
Windows 8 will be available in two versions at retail, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.
“With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a reimagined Windows to the world,” said Tracey Fellows, President of Microsoft Asia Pacific.
For business customers, Windows 8 Enterprise offers mobile productivity features such as Windows To Go, DirectAccess, and BranchCache; as well as enhanced end-to-end security with features including BitLocker and AppLocker.
Launching at the same time is a new member of the Windows family designed for ARM-based tablets – Windows RT – which will only be available pre-installed on new devices and comes preinstalled with Microsoft Office.
The Start screen is the launch pad for Windows 8.
All the different versions feature a new fast and fluid Start screen that gives users one-click access to the apps and content they care most about, the new Internet Explorer 10 that is tuned for touch, and built-in cloud capabilities with SkyDrive.
How to get Windows 8 and the prices
In addition to getting the new operating systems pre-installed on new devices, consumers can also upgrade their existing PCs.
Through the end of January, consumers currently running PCs with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, are qualified to download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of US$39.99 from here (for a limited time).
Eligible Windows 7 PCs purchased between 2 June, 2012, and 31 January, 2013 can download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of US$14.99 with the Windows Upgrade Offer, available at www.windowsupgradeoffer.com.
In Singapore, new Windows 8 licenses can be bought at all leading IT retail stores for S$89.99 with free PIXMA printer while stocks last.
Windows 8 comes pre-installed with apps that include Mail, People, Calendar, Photos, Weather, Xbox Music and SkyDrive.
“Windows 8 delivers a no-compromise computing experience to individuals, families and businesses, where they no longer need to choose between the fun and convenience of a tablet and the power and productivity of a PC,” said Helene Auriol, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore.
Additional apps can be downloaded from the cloud-connected Windows Store.
The online store can be accessed via the Windows Store App on the Windows 8 Start Screen and is a central place for users to manage their downloaded apps across multiple Windows 8 devices.
Microsoft has officially opened its Windows Store for Singapore as part of Windows 8 launch today.
Singapore and Asia Pacific launch
For Singapore and the Asia Pacific, the launch was held at the roof terrace at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, with a showcase of new Windows 8 PCs, notebooks and tablets from the main computer makers.
More than 600 Windows enthusiasts, partners and enterprise customers attended this Windows 8 Singapore launch event.
At launch, Windows 8 users can immediately download apps from the Windows Store.
Local apps available include iProperty, SingTel, StarHub, The Straits Times, Channel NewsAsia, SG Cab from Singapore; and The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand), Fruit Ninja (Australia), SM Cinema (Philippines), My Baby Piano (Korea), Bangkok Bank (Thailand), and iProperty (Malaysia) from the Asia Pacific.
Windows 8 devices
There are more than 1,000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets.
In Singapore, there are more than 50 Windows 8 devices from a wide range of manufacturers including Asus, Acer, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba.
These will be available at more than 120 IT retail stores across Singapore, including Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman and Newstead.
Tags:Acer, DELL, Esplanade, Fujitsu, HP, launch, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft, Samsung, Singapore, Sony, Toshiba, upgrades Asus, Windows, Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Store
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Nubox, an arm of Newstead Technologies, will be re-launching Nubox@Funan DigitaLife Mall at Funan DigitaLife Mall, 109 North Bridge Road, #03-21/22 on October 26, 2012, 11 am.
In conjunction with the store opening, there will be a series of promotions from 26 – 28 October. Click on image to see enlarged view of the discount flyer.
The Nubox store at Funan DigitaLife Mall first started as an Apple Authorised Reseller in 2008.
“We are very pleased to be the largest chain of Apple Premium Reseller (APR) with 11 stores islandwide. All Nubox stores have attained the APR status,” said Ms Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer, Newstead Technologies.
To achieve the Apple Premium Reseller (APR) status, the store met stringent criteria from Apple – from store location and size to quality service and certified staff.
Similar to other Nubox stores, customers will be able to get the full range of Apple products as well as an extensive range of third-party accessories and software.
The friendly Nubox staff will also provide professional advice on products, complete with training and service support.
Nubox Super Size Challenge
Nubox Super Size Challenge
To celebrate the opening of Nubox@Funan DigitaLife Mall, Nubox will be holding the grand finals of Nubox Super Size Challenge at 10am at the store on 27 October.
The competition was first held last year. The preliminary rounds for this year’s challenge was held online from 10 – 17 October.
The top 10 participants with the most number of correct answers completed within the shortest time will face-off “live” at the finals.
The champion will walk away with S$1,200 worth of Nubox vouchers. The other nine finalists will receive a-JAYS One+ earphones worth $88.
Tags:Apple, DigitaLife, Funan, Newstead, Nubox, promotions, Singapore
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Two days before General Availability of Microsoft Windows 8, ASUS unveils its lineup of new Windows 8 touch-enabled devices, which includes full gaming desktops, All-in-Ones, notebooks, tablets – as well as notebook/tablet convertibles/transformers. Prices within.
Update (17 January, 2013):
The ASUS VivoTab Smart detachable tablet will be available in Singapore from 18 January onwards at S$699 for the WiFi model.
Update (9 January, 2013):
The ASUS VivoTab RT 3G is now available in Singapore from 9 January for S$1,049.
ASUS has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of Windows 8 computers ranging from powerful gaming desktops, All-in-One desktops, notebooks, tablets, as well as convertible and transformer notebook/tablethybrids.
Among the major computer manufacturers, I consider Asus as one of the most innovative.
Innovative pioneers
The Taiwanese company created the Netbook genre with its Eee PCs back in 2007.
ASUS Transformer Book
Asus also the pioneered the tablet/notebook hybrid with the Asus Transformer TF101 – offering a hardware keyboard that the Android tablet could be docked into for serious work that involves typing – plus added battery life and connectors.
Now every other major computer maker offers notebook/tablet hybrids in their lineup.
Either as a “Transformer” hybrid where the keyboard can be totally detached.
Or in a “Convertible” format where the keyboard cannot be detached but can be manipulated such that the machine can be held as a tablet or used like a traditional laptop.
Asus has continued its innovation with products such as the Transformer Padfone and now the Taichi – a convertible with dual screens.
Below is a summary of the new Windows 8 lineup unveiled by ASUS.
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Tags:AIO, Asus, Clarke Quay, convertibles, desktops, launch, Microsoft, notebooks, Singapore, tablets, TAICHI, transformers, VivoBook, VivoTab, Windows, Windows 8, Zenbook
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Apple introduces iPad mini (S$448 – S$878), Fourth Generation iPad (S$658 – S$1,088), iMac and Mac mini (S$1,088 – S$2,788), as well as 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (S$2,388 – S$2,788) at San Jose, California. All prices include GST.
Philip Schiller introduces the iPad mini in San Jose, California. Schiller is Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing.
As rumoured, Apple has introduced the iPad mini, with a 7.9-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) non-Retina display and 7.2mm thick.
The new iPad mini with its bigger brother, the Fourth Generation iPad.
It is a quarter thinner than the Fourth Generation iPad and thinner than a pencil, according to Apple CEO, Tim Cook.
The Fourth Generation iPad is an update that includes a new A6X CPU, a 720p FaceTime HD camera, additional LTE carrier support and faster Wi-Fi.
Externally, the only difference is the 9-pin Lightning connector which replaces the old 30-pin jack.
The Wi-Fi only version of the two tablets will be available in 34 countries from 2 November and can be pre-ordered in 26 countries from 26 October. Singapore is in both lists.
The Wi-Fi + Cellular versions will only start shipping “a couple of weeks after the Wi-Fi models”, according to Apple.
Many expected the iPad mini to be priced to compete with 7-inch tablets such as Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD and Google’s Nexus 7, both of which start at US$199.
Apple’s new iMac is super thin at the edges – only 5mm on all edges.
However, the iPad mini will start at US$329 instead.
Apple has also updated its Mac mini and iMacs (21.5 and 27-inch).
The later is particularly stunning with its razor-thin all-in-one form factor that has excited the tech community.
It comes with a new storage option called Fusion Drive – which combines 128GB of flash with a standard 1TB or 3TB hard drive.
The Mac mini is available today, while the 21.5-inch iMac and 27-inch iMac will be available in November and December respectively through the Apple Online Store.
Philip Schiller – Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing – also unveiled a new 13-inch MacBook Pro that is 20 percent thinner than its predecessor and weighs nearly half a kilogram lighter.
New 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display.
Starting at S$2,388, the new notebook has a 2.5GHz Intel processor, a high-resolution Retina display with more than 4 million pixels, and a solid-state flash drive instead of a spinning hard disk.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available from today through the Apple Online Store.
In the other big tech event for this week, Microsoft is releasing its Windows 8 cross-platform operating system for General Availability this Friday on 26 October.
Tags:Apple, iMac, iMac mini, iPad, iPad Mini, MacBook Pro, Philip Schiller, prices, Retina, Singapore, Tim Cook
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Monday, October 22nd, 2012
Sony Xperia SL is now available in Singapore in black, dark silver and pink at a recommended retail price of S$668 (without contract) at Xperia Concept Stores, Sony Stores and Sony Centres.
The new Sony Xperia SL from Sony Mobile comes in black (not shown above), dark silver or pink.
Based on the popular Xperia S, the new Xperia SL boasts a sharp 4.3-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
| Sony Xperia SL |
| OS |
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Screen |
4.3″ 720p HD TFT |
| Resolution |
1280 x 720 (342ppi) |
| Battery |
1,750 mAh, embedded |
| Processor |
1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual Core |
| Features |
NFC |
| Camera |
Rear: 12 MP |
| Front: 1.3 MP |
| Video |
1080p HD |
| Memory |
Int: 32 GB |
| Ext: |
| Size /mm |
128 x 64 x 10.6 |
| Weight |
144 g |
| Colour |
Black, Dark Silver, Pink |
| Price |
S$668 |
The 720p HD TFT display (1280 x 720 pixels, 342 ppi) has 16 million colours and has a shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass.
HD content can be shared through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync through quick and easy streaming to other screens.
Xperia SL features a 12MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep to snap in just over a second with a single key press.
The smartphone runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual Core processor, with 32GB eMMC flash storage and NFC.
Xperia SL is PlayStation Certified.
Three new media applications – WALKMAN”, “ALBUM” and “MOVIES” – provide enhanced entertainment experiences, and shares content amongst friends via social media connectivity.
Tags:Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Singapore, smartphones, Sony Mobile, Xperia, Xperia S, Xperia SL
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Sunday, October 21st, 2012
HP’s new AiO business inkjet printers offer greater flexibility to SMB users with the latest wireless direct printing technology.
Wireless direct printing technology for HP’s latest business inkjet printers.
HP wireless direct printing, available as a firmware update, allows SMB users to print from any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device, such as smartphones, tablets and notebook computers – without the need for wired network or Internet connections.
Users can simply walk up and make a connection using a peer-to-peer connection to print out their documents – including emails, contracts, photos and marketing material.
Below are the three AiO printers that were showcased during the HP’s “A Life Connected” event.
| HP Photosmart 7520 eAiO – S$339 |
 For families to enjoy greater versatility with the latest mobile printing solutions and features.
Features include scan-to-email and wireless direct printing, as well as a 4.33-inch touch-screen display.
The HP Photosmart 7520 eAiO will be available on October 22. |
| HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus eAiO – S$599 |
 Increase office productivity with versatile printing and networking options, and professional colour prints for less than lasers.
Enjoy 50% lower cost per page and 50% less energy use than lasers; as well as water resistant long-lasting prints.
The HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus eAiO is available now. |
| HP Officejet Pro 6700 Premium eAiO – S$369 |
 Versatility in printing and professional colour on a multifunction device with a small footprint for the small office.
Features include affordable professional colour; high-capacity cartridges for low cost per page; and touchscreen with easy access to apps.
Available now. |
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Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Samsung has launched the GALAXY Note II LTE in Singapore. The 5.5-inch smartphone/tablet hybrid will be available from end of this week at S$998 (without contract) in Ceramic White or Titan Gray. It will also be available from the three Telcos.
Update (28 March, 2013):
The Amber Brown version of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE will be available on 30 March 2013 (Saturday).
The Recommended Retail Price (without line contract) is S$968.
The Samsung GALAXY SIV was launched two weeks ago on 14 March in New York City.
However, that may only hit the shelves in April/May 2013.
Update (14 March, 2013):
Samsung today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE in Martian Pink.
It will be available from 16 March 2013 (Saturday) at S$968, without line contract.
And at 7pm today (in Singapore, that will be 7pm tomorrow morning), Samsung will be launching the successor to the GALAXY S III in New York City.
The widely-anticipated Samsung GALAXY S IV will be the first GALAXY smartphone to be launched within the US.
Samsung hopes it will help the company wrest the number one position in the US from Apple’s iPhone, something it has already accomplished outside of the US.
The launch will be live-streamed worldwide.
Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE, complete with S Pen, comes in Ceramic White or Titan Gray.
The Samsung GALAXY Note II LTE has a thinner but bigger body than its predecessor, with a 16:9 screen ratio. It is the latest in Samsung’s GALAXY Note series after the launch of the GALAXY Note 10.1 in August.
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Tags:Android, Galaxy, Jelly Bean, launch, LTE, NFC, Note, Note II, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, tablets
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This tablet is designed for Windows 8 and powered by an Intel Atom processor.
