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New arrivals: Sony VAIO Fit E & VAIO Tap 11 in Singapore

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

The VAIO Fit E notebook has a newly upgraded Intel Core™ i5-4200U 1.6GHz processor, while the VAIO Tap 11 is touted as the world’s thinnest Windows Tablet PC.

Both are already available in Singapore. Prices below.

The Sony VAIO Fit E and VAIO Tap 11 are now available in Singapore

The Sony VAIO Fit E (left) and VAIO Tap 11 (right) are now available in Singapore

The VAIO Fit E is available in black, white and pink and now has a more powerful Intel Core i5-4200U 1.60 GHz processor with turbo boost to 2.60 GHz.

Prices
VAIO Fit E S$1,499
VAIO Tap 11
i7-4610Y processor S$2,299
i5-4210Y processor S$1,999

As part of the Sony Days 2013 promotion, consumers who purchase the VAIO Fit E before and on 1 January 2014 will receive a Walkman NWZ-W274S for free.

The VAIO Tap 11 was first announced earlier this year at IFA, Europe’s biggest tech show.

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Event: Dell unveils range of new end user computing products

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

Dell has showcased a range of end user computing products for Asia Pacific for both business and personal use.

Executives from Dell and Intel launch the new range of computing products. From left: Ray Wah, Vice President of Dell’s Personal Computing Group; Ryaz Patel, Director, Asia Pacific Multinational Sales, Intel; Uday Marty, Managing Director, Intel South East Asia; and Peter Marrs, Executive Director & General Manager, End User Computing, Dell APJ.

Executives from Dell and Intel launch the new range of computing products. From left: Ray Wah, Vice President of Dell’s Personal Computing Group; Ryaz Patel, Director, Asia Pacific Multinational Sales, Intel; Uday Marty, Managing Director, Intel South East Asia; and Peter Marrs, Executive Director & General Manager, End User Computing, Dell APJ. Photo taken with Nokia Lumia 1020.

The new range of products include new Venue tablets, printers, monitors, as well as desktops, notebooks and Ultrabooks from the XPS, Latitude, Inspiron, Precision series.

Availability

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Wacom enunciates business strategy and launches new products

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013

Wacom announced its intent to expand its consumer range, and showcased a series of the latest products from its consumer and professional ranges.

From left: Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Companion, Bamboo Stylus Duo. (Not shown to scale).

From left: Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Companion, Bamboo Stylus Duo. (Not shown to scale).

Wacom introduced products from top-of-the-line professional creative tablet Cintiq Companion, the Intuos range, to a wide range of Bamboo consumer styluses and tablets.

Pre-order

“Wacom has traditionally been very known for our professional range of products, and we are moving strongly towards the consumer range with the Bamboo Pad and the enhanced range of consumer styli”, said Noburu Fujisaki, managing director of Wacom Singapore.

The Cintiq Companion (US$1,999/S$2,699 and US$2,499/S$3,399 for 256GB and 512GB version) and the Cintiq Companion Hybrid (US$1,499/S$1,999 and US$1,599/S$2,399 for 16GB and 32GB version respectively) will be available exclusively on the Wacom Southeast Asia e-store in early November.

Customers can start pre-orders now online.

The rest of the products will be progressively available in Singapore.

The mobile Cintiq

The new mobile Cintiq Companion brings the professional creative power of the flagship Cintiq graphic tablets on the road.

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New arrivals: Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U Series notebooks in October

Sunday, September 15th, 2013

The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH554 (S$1,488) and UH574 (S$1,888) are slim bodied but full-featured, aiming to be a versatile and responsive work partner. Prices include GST.

From Left - Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH554 and LIFEBOOK UH574.

From Left – Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH554 and LIFEBOOK UH574.

The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U Series caters to all of the user’s computing needs.

“The LIFEBOOK U Series offers user-friendly features, functionality and mobility designed to optimise and enhance your everyday computing use and performance.” Lim Teck Sin, Vice President, Engineering and Product Marketing, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific.

It is packed with all the functions necessary for work, school or play.

The LIFEBOOK UH554 and LIFEBOOK UH574 come with an ultra-responsive touch panel, Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi), long battery life, advanced security features to keep data protected, and is powered by new generation Intel Core Processor for well-rounded performance.

Key features of the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U Series

Lenovo announces new range of notebooks, tablets and storage

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Lenovo has unveiled in Singapore the following: Lenovo Flex 14, Miix, A3000, U330p and U430 Touch, S210 Touch and S410; as well as the Lenovo Iomega ix Series Desktop line of storage devices.  Pricing and availability within.

Lenovo's new range of devices includes (from left): IdeaPad U430 Touch notebook, IdeaTab A3000 tablet (7" Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) and Miix tablet (10.1" Windows 8, Intel Atom). Not shown to scale.

Lenovo’s new range of devices includes (from left): IdeaPad U430 Touch notebook, IdeaTab A3000 tablet (7″ Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) and Miix tablet (10.1″ Windows 8, Intel Atom). Not shown to scale.

Below are the pricing and availability. COMEX this year is from 5 – 8 September.

Lenovo Price from Available
Flex 14 Ultrabook S$999 COMEX
Miix tablet S$799 TBA
A3000 tablet S$269 COMEX
U330p laptop S$999 COMEX
U430 Touch laptop S$1399 end Sep
S210 Touch laptop S$799 Now
S410 laptop S$899 Now
Iomega ix2 storage S$312 Now
Iomega ix4-300d storage S$1,189 Now

Below is the press release with the details.

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Microsoft reduces Surface RT tablet prices amid weak demand

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

With immediate effect, Microsoft is cutting the prices of its Surface RT tablets worldwide. Local and US price revisions within. Surface Pro prices remain unchanged.

Surface is the first computer made and directly sold by Microsoft.

Surface is the first computer made and directly sold by Microsoft.

According to research house IDC, the device has been largely shunned by consumers and corporate customers since its debut in October, selling just 900,000 units in each of its first two quarter on the market.

“Microsoft is cutting the price of its Surface RT tablet by as much as 30 percent as the device struggles to lure customers amid competition from machines such as Apple’s iPad”, according to a report from Bloomberg.

The foray by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer into selling hardware is amidst a worldwide decline in sales of personal computer and demand for Windows.

Only last week, Ballmer had unveiled a significant reorganisation intended to streamline management and increase growth in areas such as tablets and mobile computing.

IDC predicts that tablets will outsell PCs by 2015.

Currently, 3.7% of tablets run Microsoft Windows operating system.

In Singapore, the price reductions (from Microsoft Singapore) are around 19-27% and are highlighted in red below.

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New ASUS G10 & M51 desktop PCs with 4th Gen Intel Core processors

Friday, June 28th, 2013

The high-performance desktops feature ASUS SonicMaster audio, Smart Cooling technology and a removable UPS for data safety with mobile device recharging. Prices and specs within.

ASUS G10 and M51 ship with the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors.

ASUS G10 and M51 ship with the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors.

The latest G10 and M51 Desktop PCs from ASUS ship with the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics for smooth multitasking and high-performance gaming.

SRP (without monitor)

G10AC-UPS S$1,770
G10AC S$1,640
M51AC-UPS S$1,290
M51AC S$1,160

Both new desktops also feature ASUS Smart Cooling technology for cooler and quieter operation, and ASUS Power Pack — a removable UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) that can also be used as a portable battery charger for smartphones and tablets.

In addition, the G10 and M51 are its first desktop PCs to feature ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for enhanced sound quality.

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Microsoft Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet debuts in Singapore

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

The Surface Pro is now available – with 64GB ($1,198) or 128GB ($1,328) – at Challenger, Harvey Norman and Newstead stores in Singapore, as well as the PC Show 2013. Launch promotions within.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Surface Pro offers both the capabilities of a PC and the portability of a tablet.

With Surface Pro, users can do whatever can be done on a PC, such as running desktop applications, and enjoy the protection of safety and security software.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Like the Surface RT tablet, Surface Pro also comes with the integrated Kickstand and Touch and Type Cover keyboards.

A pen provides note-taking capabilities and precise navigation.

The Surface Pro is business-ready with a suite of enterprise-ready connectivity, security and manageability features:

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ASUS releases WL-330NUL – the world’s smallest router

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

The pocket-sized USB device enables users to stay connected wherever they go with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and access point modes plus multi-OS support.

Available on 20 May for S$59 (revised downwards from S$69).

ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.

ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.

Designed to enable convenient and quick internet access for travelers, the USB-based ASUS WL-330NUL provides quick secure network setup and connection sharing with other users.

It works with multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Mac OS, and iOS.

Specifications for the ASUS WL-330NUL USB router
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New notebooks: Lenovo Ideapad U310, U410 & Z400 Touch

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Lenovo today announced its new line of Windows 8 touch-optimised devices – the thin and light IdeaPad U310 Touch (fr S$1,199) and IdeaPad U410 Touch (fr S$1,299), as well as the IdeaPad Z400 Touch (fr S$1,199).

All are already available now.

From left: Lenovo IdeaPad U310, Z400, U410 Touch.

From left: Lenovo IdeaPad U310, Z400, U410 Touch.

The new line of touch screen laptops are equipped with 10-point multi-touch screens that compliment a mouse and keyboard.

The IdeaPad U310 Touch and U410 Touch are stylish in design and are only available in Graphite Grey.

From just 18mm thick and weighing up to 1.75kg, these Ultrabooks are thin, light and extremely mobile – perfect for on-the-go computing.

Lenovo IdeaPad
U310 Touch: from S$1,199
U410 Touch: from S$1,299
Z400 Touch: from S$1,199

Ultra-responsive, they wake up from sleep in just one second with Instant Resume, and enjoys extended battery life.

The IdeaPad Z400 Touch is ideal for multimedia entertainment.

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