Archive for the ‘Prices’ Category
Monday, September 17th, 2012
You can get the new Office 2013 either through a traditional one-time purchase, or via an annual subscription. Microsoft has unveiled its subscription price plans for consumers and small businesses.
Microsoft has unveiled its Office 365 subscription and one-time-purchase price plans for Office 2013.
Looking at the price plans, it’s a no-brainer that Microsoft wants customers to move from a traditional one-time purchase model to the new annual subscription plan.
View the detailed features and price comparisons for the different purchase models and price plans.
The cheaper Office 365 Home Premium subscription costs US$100 per year and gives you the same main component software as the top-end version for traditional purchase – the Professional version which sets you back US$400. (all prices rounded to the nearest dollar).
The subscription, however, allows for up to 5 PCs or Macs while the one-time-purchase version is only for one PC.
So the US$400 you dole out for one PC’s worth of the latter is enough to pay for four year’s worth of the essentially the same software for 5 computers.
If you renew your one-time-purchase Office every four years, the annual subscription model still works out to 20% of the one-time-purchase rate because you get five seats instead of one.
If you renew every eight years, you would still be paying only 40% of the one-time-purchase price in terms of cost per seat.
Plus the subscription model constantly keeps your version at the latest and offers additional 20 GB of SkyDrive storage, 60 Skype minutes, and other cloud-based features.
Tags:Microsoft, Office, Office 2013, Office 365
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Nikon has launched its latest DSLR: a full-frame shooter that fills the gap between the recently-released D800 and the DX-format D7000.
The FX-format D600 has a 24.3-megapixels sensor and will be available from 18 September for S$3,249 (body only).
Nikon D600 was launched in Singapore. Full-frame 24.3 MP. S$3,249 from 18 September.
The Nikon D600 is targeted at the serious photography enthusiast upgrading to an entry-level full-frame camera.
I played with the D600 during its launch in Singapore at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Look at it one way, it’s a D7000 with the technological prowess of the D800. Look at it another way, it’s a D800 with the ergonomics and usability of the D7000.
Full-frame digital SLR cameras excel over other digital cameras equipped with smaller sensors, especially under challenging low-light conditions and where the wider angle of view is critical for shooting scenarios such as landscape and architectural photography.
Equipped with the heart and technology of its higher-end siblings (the D4, D800 and D800E), the D600 is more affordable and has a similar ergonomics and layout of controls as the D7000 to make the transition easier for the photographer making the cross-over.
The D600 has the same EXPEED 3 image-processing engine as the D4 (S$9,799) and D800 (S$4,488), and sports the following features:
- an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage
- Full-frame mode: 24.3 megapixels
- DX-format crop mode: 10.5 megapixels
- a magnesium-alloy weather-sealed body for dust and water-resistance
- 3-D axis tracking with 39 focus points
- built-in automatic HDR capturing/processing
- time-lapse video function
- dual SD memory card slots
- ISO range from 100-6,400, expandable to 50 (Lo-1) and 25,600 (Hi-2)
The Multi-CAM 4800FX AF-sensor module of the Nikon D600 utilises 39 focus points.
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Images captured with the D600 can be transferred to a smartphone or tablet over a wireless network connection using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter (sold separately).
The photos can then be uploaded to blogs and social networks for sharing with friends and family.
The smart device can also be used to control camera shooting as a remote with a live view display and touch auto-focus.
The system also places an emphasis on the human face, working in conjunction with the Advanced Scene Recognition System to provide accurate face detection even through the optical viewfinder.
The camera also offers seven cross-type sensors that are fully functional when using super-telephoto NIKKOR lenses and teleconverters (2.0x) with an aperture value up to f/8.
This is useful for those who need extreme telephoto focal lengths for sports or wildlife.
Nikon D600, entry-level full-frame DSLR.
The Nikon D600 also features a precise Scene Recognition System that analyses detailed scene brightness and colour information acquired from the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor.
The information is then applied to autofocus, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and white balance control, all to achieve detailed and balanced images.
For storage, the Nikon D600 has dual card slots for SD cards, and offers users the ability to record backup, overflow, RAW/JPEG separation, and the additional option of shooting stills to one and video to the other.
The new Nikon D600 (left) sitting side-by-side with its higher-end sibling, the D800 (different lenses).
Cinematic HD Video
When it comes to recording HD video, users have the choice of various resolutions and frame rates, including full HD 1080 at 30/24p utilising the Nikon D600‘s entire full-frame sensor, and HD 720 at 60/30p.
| Nikon D600 |
| Megapixels |
24.3 megapixels |
| Sensor |
FX-format CMOS (full-frame) |
| Image processing engine |
EXPEED 3 |
| ISO |
100-6,400 (Expanded: 50-25,600) |
| Burst mode |
5.5 fps |
| LCD |
3.2″, 920k dots, TFT colour |
| Movie |
Full HD (1080/30p) |
| Size /mm |
141 x 113 x 82 |
| Weight |
760 g |
| Price |
S$3,249 |
By utilising the B-Frame data compression method, users can record H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format video with optimal size and quality for up to 29:59 minutes per clip (normal quality).
The Nikon D600 also enables users to use both compatible FX and DX lenses to shoot HD movies.
The FX-based movie format makes full use of the large image sensor and offers a shallow depth-of-field with an emphasis on background-blur characteristics while the DX- based movie format is optimal for recording movies and bringing subjects closer (1.5X) when lenses with short focal lengths are used.
For professional and broadcast applications that call for outboard digital recorders or external monitors, users can stream an uncompressed full HD signal directly out of the camera via the HDMI port.
The Nikon D600 is also equipped with an audio monitor port for headphones to be used.
Tags:cameras, D4, D600, D7000, D800, D800E, DSLRs, full-frame, Nikon, photography, Photokina, Photokina 2012, Singapore, video
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
No surprises as to the features of the iPhone 5 except that there’s no NFC. Most of the enhancements are evolutionary rather than revolutionary. As with its predecessors, iPhone 5 will come in 16 GB (S$948), 32 GB (S$1,088) and 64 GB (S$1,238) configurations.
It will arrive in 9 countries, including Singapore, on 21 September.
The iPhone 5 comes in Black & Slate or White & Silver.
The iPhone 5 will run on iOS 6, which will be released as a free software update two days before the smartphone itself hits the shelves.
| Apple iPhone 5 |
| OS |
iOS 6 |
| Screen |
4″ Retina display |
| Resolution |
1136 x 640 |
| Battery |
mAh rating not revealed |
| Processor |
A6 |
| Features |
LTE |
| Camera |
Rear: 8 MP |
| Front: 1.2 MP |
| Video |
Rear: 1080p30 |
| Front: 720p30 |
| Video |
Info not available |
| Memory |
Int: 16, 32, 64 GB |
| Ext: Nil |
| Size /mm |
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 |
| Weight |
112 g |
| Price (w GST) |
- 16 GB: S$948
- 32 GB: S$1,088
- 64 GB: S$1,238
|
The new operating system features 200 new features but will notably be foregoing Google’s Maps and YouTube apps.
The 4-inch Retina display is now taller, with 1136 x 640 pixels at a high 326 ppi resolution.
All these will run off the new Apple-designed A6 chip and 4G LTE network.
Design-wise, the iPhone 5 is a stunner, with a selection of Black & Slate and White & Silver.
The former has most of my friends salivating although the white is beginning to become somewhat commonplace by now.
And the body is only 7.6mm thin.
The rear camera now has 8 megapixels while the front 1.2-megapixel camera shoots 720p video at up to 30 fps for FaceTime HD video calls.
A new panorama feature stitches photos of up to 28 megapixels simply by moving the camera across a scene in one smooth motion – like the sweep panorama in Sony cameras.
Available in 9 countries on 21 Sep.
As expected, Apple has replaced the 30-pin connector with a new 9-pin Lightning connector.
A Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter (sold separately) is available to connect the iPhone 5 to legacy 30-pin accessories.
Due to the variation in LTE networks in different countries, the iPhone 5 will come in 3 variants in terms of LTE frequencies.
The first model (A1428 GSM) works only in the US and Canada, while the second (A1429 CDMA) works for US carriers Sprint and Verizon, as well as KDDI in Japan.
9-pin Lightning connector replaces 30-pin connector.
The third model (A1429 GSM) runs on 850MHz, 1800MHz and 2100Mz.
This is the most international version – compatible with the most number of countries.
Note that although the iPhone 5 runs on 1800MHz for LTE, Singapore operates its LTE network on 1800MHz and 2600MHz.
So in areas where 1800MHz is not available, the iPhone 5 will fall back onto 3G.
Likewise, in countries where the 4G is not compatible with your version of iPhone 5, you will still be able to use in on 3G.
The iPhone 4S will also be available for a suggested retail price of SGD$788 (incl GST) and iPhone 4 for a suggested retail price SGD$588 (incl GST).
The first nine countries getting the iPhone 5 on 21 September are Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the US and the UK.
The iPhone 5 will be available in 9 countries on 21 Sep and another 22 countries on 28 Sep.
Customers from these countries can pre-order the iPhone 5 beginning 14 September.
All three major Telcos in Singapore, SingTel, StarHub and M1, will be selling the iPhone 5 on 21 September.
The iPhone 5 will next hit the shelves worldwide at 22 more countries a week later on 22 September.
These countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Tags:Apple, iOS, iPhone, iPhone 5, launch, M1, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, StarHub
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Monday, September 10th, 2012
Dell expands networking portfolio to accelerate productivity and performance for enterprise campus and small business core networks.
Available from today starting from S$15,600.
New Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series switches offer streamlined efficiency and flexibility to scale campus networks.
Dell today announced the Dell PowerConnect 8100 managed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch family offering customers building blocks to deploy applications quickly, scale operations and reduce costs.
The new additions to the PowerConnect family are high-density, high-performance switch solutions designed to streamline deployments for enterprise campus and small core, mid-market network infrastructures.
“We’re investing significantly in our networking portfolio, including PowerConnect and Force10, to provide customers a full 10 and 40GbE networking solution from the campus to the data center,” said Ho Chye Soon, general manager, Commercial Business, Dell Singapore.
With the rapid growth of rich media, communications and heavy business workloads, campus and small business networks are under increased pressure to improve productivity, maximize efficiency and simplify management.
Dell designed the new PowerConnect 8100 Series to meet customer demand for networking solutions that deliver a combination of scalability, performance, operational simplicity, and cost-effectiveness in 24/7 operations.
Built for today’s enterprise
Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series
Customers can replace older core and aggregation layers with scalable, higher-density solutions for the flexibility to step up to 10GbE and 40GbE infrastructures.
The new switches enable a complete end-to-end 10GbE solution, featuring Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers with 10GbE onboard, as well as Dell EqualLogic and Dell Compellent 10GbE storage arrays.
Key functionality includes:
- Network performance: The 8100 delivers line-rate, low-latency 10GbE performance and up to four 40GbE ports. The switches are optimized for video conferencing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) for mid-market unified campus aggregation.
- Scalable Density: Up to six switches can be stacked and managed simply, enabling businesses to quickly add capacity while delivering a reliable infrastructure that just works.
- Efficient operation: The 8100 series simplifies integration for mid-size storage area networks with iSCSI traffic flow optimization and automated configuration with Dell EqualLogic storage arrays while enabling loss-less data operations across converged (DCB) networks
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Tags:DELL, enterprise IT, infrastructure, network, PowerConnect, switches
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Thursday, September 6th, 2012
The Xperia tipodual from Sony Mobile is now available in Singapore. The dual-SIM smartphone is available in black or silver at S$268 (without contract) at M1.
Only the dual-SIM version of the Xperia tipo dual is available in Singapore.
The dual-SIM version of Sony Mobile’s Xperia tipo has hit the shelves in Singapore.
| Sony Mobile Xperia tipodual |
| OS |
Android 4.0 (ICS) |
| Screen |
3.2″ TFT |
| Resolution |
320 x 480 |
| Battery |
1,500 mAh |
| Processor |
800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225AA |
| Camera |
Rear: 3.2 MP |
| Front: Nil |
| Video |
VGA (640 x 480) |
| Memory |
Int: 2.9 GB |
| Ext: 32 GB microSD |
| Size /mm |
103 x 57 x 13 |
| Weight |
99.4 g |
| Price |
S$268 |
The Xperia tipodual is available at M1, Xperia Concept Stores, Sony Stores and Sony Centres.
Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the Xperia tipodual accepts two SIM cards and allows users to easily change from one network to another.
This can be done by simply pressing a dedicated button on the smartphone
There is no need to switch off and on the phone or go through complicated menu-selections.
The Xperia tipodual has a 3.2-inch display, 3.2-megapixel camera and 1,500mAH battery.
The smartphone comes with a dedicated setup guide, and a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage and battery life.
Tags:Android, Android 4.0, ICE, Ice Cream Sandwich, M1, Singapore, Sony, Sony Mobile, tipo, tipo dual, Xperia
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 is now available for sale in Singapore (S$339).
Nikon COOLPIX L610 comes in black, red or silver.
The compact COOLPIX L610 was launched in Singapore less than two weeks ago, as one of six new cameras Nikon launched as part of its Autumn 2012 collection.
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 is available in Singapore today.
The L610 has 16 megapixels and 14x optical zoom from 25-350mm (35mm equivalent).
It is equipped with Target Finding AF, for optimal focus on a subject with the camera.
The camera records full-HD (1920 x 1080p/30fps) movies with stereo sound.
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 features 5 in-camera filter effects: Soft, Selective Colour, Cross Screen, Miniature Effect, Painting.
The L610 uses AA batteries and is available in black, red or silver.
Tags:available, cameras, compact, COOLPIX, Nikon, Singapore
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Olympus will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 404, Booth 8205.
Click to view or download Olympus promotions during COMEX 2012. Caution: Large file (14MB PDF).
Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras. S$150 discount for its (super-)Tough TG-320 that was just launched this month (at S$348). You can get now get the waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m) adventure camera for S$198.
“日本相机制造商Olympus正参展COMEX 2012。其展览亭位于404展览厅，8205号展览亭。多款相机都有相当大的折扣。刚出炉的防岁水防撞Tough TG-320 由S$348 减至S$198，比较旧但还很实用的XZ-1由S$748减至S$498。Olympus 也出售录音机以及时髦的相机配件。” –
科技点心（微薄）
Another of my favourite is the XZ-1. It’s been around for a while now but its F1.8 bright lens is still alluring, especially with a discount of S$250 from S$748 to S$498, plus gifts worth S$175.
For those moving beyond compact cameras, check out the retro PEN-series and OM-D E-M5 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.
Tags:accessories, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, IT exhibition, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, PEN, promotions, Singapore, Suntec, voice recorders
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Canon will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 404, Booth 8101.
Click to view or download Canon promotions during COMEX 2012. (Caution: Large 9MB PDF file)
Check out Canon’s Comex 2012 promotions for its range of cameras and printers.
For cameras, there is the EOS range of DSLRs, Ixus and Powershot range of compact cameras; and for video, the Legria range of camcorders.
For printers, it has the PIXMA inkjets, as well as LaserShot and imageCLASS series of laser printers and multifunction devices.
Look out for discounted ink cartridges, batteries and scanners too.
Tags:camcorders, cameras, Canon, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 cameras, COMEX 2012 printers, compact, DSLR, EOS, imageCLASS, ink, inkjets, IT exhibition, IXUS, laser printers, LaserShot, Legria, Multifunction, photo printers, PIXMA, Powershot, promotions, scanners, Singapore, Suntec
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Epson will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 401-404, Booth 8115.
Click to view or download Epson promotions during COMEX 2012. (Caution: large file: 7MB)
Check out Epson’s full range of laser printers, inkjets, photo printers, label printers, scanners, multifunction printers, projectors and of course, their latest Moverio mobile viewer (aka X-men Cyborg shades).
Star buys include the Epson Aculaser CX17NF printer (S$498), EB-1775W 3LCD projector (S$1,299) and Expression Home XP-102 (S$88).
As usual, all ink and media are sold at 20% discount so its good to stock up for the next three months.
Tags:COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 accessories, COMEX 2012 printers, Epson, inkjet printers, inks, IT exhibition, labellers, laser printers, media, mobile viewer, multifunction printers, photo printers, printers, projectors, promotions, scanners, Singapore, Suntec, toners
Posted in 3D, Accessories, Brochures, Epson, Events, Exhibition, Gadgets, Inkjet, Laserjet, Photos, Prices, Printers, Projectors, Promotions, Scanners, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Brother will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 404, Booth 8305.
Click to view or download Brother promotions during COMEX 2012.
Check out free gifts and substantial discounts on the Japanese maker’s range of laser printers, inkjets, multifunction printers, label printers and – yes – Brother sewing machines.
Tags:Brother, COMEX, COMEX 2012, COMEX 2012 printers, copiers, duplex, faxes, inkjet printers, IT exhibition, laser printers, multifunction printers, printers, promotions, scanners, sewing machines, Singapore, Suntec, wireless
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