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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024) Laptop

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

The latest iteration of the Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024) is priced at S$1,048 and will be available in Singapore on 27 March 2024. Promotional discounts below.

The Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024) can be laid flat on the table for collaborative work.

The Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024) can be laid flat on the table for collaborative work.

The MateBook D 16 (2024) has a large 16-inch display and sports a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 High Performance Processor, bolstered by Dual Shark Fin Fan technology, with a 70Wh battery.

The workhorse weighs 1.68kg and is slim at 17mm, with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90%.

Promotional discounts for the Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024).

Promotional discounts for the Huawei MateBook D 16 (2024).

The MateBook D 16 (2024) has a 180 degree hinge so it can lay flat on the table.

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CES 2024: Dell Revamps XPS Lineup with Built-in AI

Friday, January 5th, 2024

CES 2024: Dell is introducing new screen sizes to its XPS lineup with the XPS 16 and XPS 14, and is revamping the XPS 13 Plus to XPS 13.

The revamped XPS lineup from Dell: (from Left) XPS14, XPS 16, XPS 13.

The revamped XPS lineup from Dell: (from Left) XPS 14, XPS 16, XPS 13.

The new XPS designs take a minimalistic approach using CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3, and tone-on-tone colours (available in Graphite and Platinum).

They feature a touch function row to switch between media and function keys easily, a seamless glass touchpad with haptic feedback, and larger keycaps that provide a comfortable and smooth typing experience with every keystroke.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 & Laptop Go 3

Friday, October 20th, 2023

Pre-orders for the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 (S$3,569 to S$5,119) and Laptop Go 3 (S$1,199 to S$1,949) from Microsoft have commenced and will hit the shelves in Singapore on 9 November 2023. Prices and configurations below.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers the versatility to create and the power to perform; while the Surface Laptop Go 3 promises to be the perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers the versatility to create and the power to perform; while the Surface Laptop Go 3 promises to be the perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.

Unveiled last month at the Microsoft Surface event, the two new Surface laptops are now available for pre-orders and will be available in Singapore via authorised retailers, Microsoft-authorised stores, and authorised Surface commercial resellers.

Compared to its predecessor, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is now has 2x more power with 13th Gen Intel Core H-class processors built on the Intel Evo platform, and 2x more graphics performance with the latest NVIDIA laptop GPUs for AI accelerated performance.

The Surface Laptop Go 3 features new colors in Ice Blue, Sage, Sandstone, and Platinum and is bolstered by Windows’ centralised AI assistant, Copilot.

More details below from the press release.

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Event: Microsoft Unveils New Surface Devices and AI Copilot

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface laptop Go 3 were announced at the Microsoft Surface event 2023 today, as well as plans for the roll-out of AI-powered Microsoft Copilot.

Microsoft Copilot comprises three main components: Windows 11 Copilot for the PC environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot for content creation in the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity software, as well as web/browser-based Edge/Bing Copilot.

Microsoft Copilot comprises three main components: Windows 11 Copilot for the PC environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot for content creation in the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity software, as well as web/browser-based Edge/Bing Copilot.

Here’s a quick overview of the major reveals from the event.

Microsoft Copilot as an everyday AI companion. Copilot will incorporate the context and intelligence of the web, your work data and what you are doing in the moment on your PC to provide better assistance – emphasising privacy and security.

The company boasts that it will be a simple and seamless experience, available in Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and in Microsoft’s web browser with Edge and Bing.

Bing and Edge now offer a smarter and more personalised web with features such as personalised answers, Microsoft Shopping, Content Credentials, DALL.E 3 in Bing Image Creator and more.

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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook 16s and MatePad 11.5-inch (LTE)

Monday, September 4th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook 16s notebook (S$2,298) and MatePad 11.5” tablet (S$498) will be available from Huawei Official Stores online on Lazada and Shopee, as well as Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 9 September 2023.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a Windows notebook sporting 13th Gen Intel Core Processor while the Huawei MatePad 11.5” (LTE) is a tablet powered by Harmony 3.1 operating system.

Both are the latest office productivity computers in Huawei’s Super Device ecosystem which feature drag-and-drop file transfer and connectivity between devices.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook D 14 Notebook Computer

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook D 14 (RRP: S$1,298) will be available from 7 July 2023 at Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate, as well as Huawei Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee. Launch promotions below.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The MateBook D 14 sports the latest 12th Gen Intel Core Processor and boasts Huawei’s strongest Metaline Wi-Fi antenna to date.

Sleek and lightweight, the Huawei MateBook D 14 features the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Super Device, upgraded PC Manager, and the new Personal Voice Enhancement technology.

Consumers can redeem a S$100 Early Bird Voucher# from 25 June – 14 July 2023 at Huawei Official Store on Lazada and Shopee to enjoy up to S$200 OFF from 1 – 14 July 2023.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Asus Republic of Gamers Unveils the ROG Ally

Friday, May 12th, 2023

ROG‘s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

ROG's first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

ROG’s first Windows 11 gaming handheld is powered by an all-new AMD Ryzen processor for 1080p gaming.

The ROG Ally puts Full HD AAA gaming in the palms of a gamer, using powerful hardware to power what Asus boasts “an unbeatable handheld experience”.

The handheld gaming console supports any Windows title from Steam, Epic, Xbox Game Pass etc.

More details below from the press release.

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Event: Samsung Unpacked Feb 2023 Unveils Galaxy S23 and Book3

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Samsung has just unveiled globally two new product series during the February 2023 installment of its biannual Galaxy Unpacked event – the S23 series flagship smartphones and the Book3 series of “ultra” notebooks.

* This story was published on 1 February 10am PT (2 February 2am SGT).

Both the Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones and Galaxy Book3 series notebooks will begin to hit the shelves on 17 February 2023.

Both the Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones and Galaxy Book3 series notebooks will begin to hit the shelves on 17 February 2023.

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2023 event is is now happening at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, US,

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series comprise three smartphone models.

  1. Galaxy S23 Ultra
  2. Galaxy S23+
  3. Galaxy S23

All three models of the Galaxy S23 series come in four colours – Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.

The phones will be available worldwide, including Singapore, on 17 February, with pre-orders commencing today.

The Galaxy Book3 series comprises the following models.

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New Arrival: Acer Launches 1.17kg Swift Edge 16” 4K OLED Laptop

Friday, October 7th, 2022

The new 16-inch Acer Swift Edge is targeted at hybrid and mobile workers looking for a thin and light laptop that offers performance, security and durability. Prices & availability below.

Weighing only 1.17kg, the Acer Swift Edge has a 16-inch 4K OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut support and 500 nits peak brightness. During the media launch in Singapore yesterday, I was impressed with how light it felt holding it in my hands.

Weighing only 1.17kg, the Acer Swift Edge has a 16-inch 4K OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut support and 500 nits peak brightness. During the media launch in Singapore yesterday, I was impressed with how light it felt holding it in my hands.

The new Swift Edge from Acer is a secured-core notebook PC powered by AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U; and ships with Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Pluton, and biometric authentication to help safeguard sensitive user data.

More details below from the press release.

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Event: Huawei Launches MateBook 14, MateBook E & MatePad in Singapore

Wednesday, April 27th, 2022

Having announced the new products at the beginning of the week, Huawei has launched today the new MateBook 14, MateBook E and MatePad, with availability in Singapore from Friday, 29 April, 2022. Promotional deals below.

The new Huawei MateBook E (right) and the latest MateBook 14 (left) & MatePad were launched for Singapore at Huawei’s flagship store at 313@Somerset.

The new Huawei MateBook E (right) and the latest MateBook 14 (left) & MatePad were launched for Singapore at Huawei’s flagship store at 313@Somerset.

The new devices are the newest additions to HUAWEI’s smart office Super Device system, which enables seamless connectivity and cross-device collaboration for flexible working and on-the-go productivity.

From 29 April – 31 May 2022, Huawei will also be offering a special deal for its wider range of laptops at an attractive value with free gift bundles, terms and conditions apply.

From 29 April – 31 May 2022, Huawei will also be offering a special deal for its wider range of laptops at an attractive value with free gift bundles, terms and conditions apply.

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