Posts Tagged ‘Android’

New arrivals: 32GB Nexus 7 (2013) LTE & Wi-Fi hits Singapore TODAY

Saturday, October 19th, 2013

The 32GB Nexus 7 (2013) LTE model (S$529) and Wi-Fi only model (S$429) from ASUS and Google are now available in Singapore TODAY. The 16GB Wi-Fi model (S$379) first debuted in Singapore last month.

32GB version of the Nexus 7 from ASUS and Google is available in Singapore from today in Wi-Fi only (S$429) and LTE (S$529) models. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49).

32GB version of the Nexus 7 from ASUS and Google is available in Singapore from today in Wi-Fi only (S$429) and LTE (S$529) models. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49).

In terms of technical specifications and physical dimensions, the new models are identical with the 16GB Wi-Fi model.

The new 32GB Wi-Fi model has twice the internal memory while the LTE model has 32GB plus LTE network connectivity.

  • LTE Uplink: 100Mbps
  • LTE Downlink: 50Mbps
  • LTE: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600

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New arrivals: Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablets

Friday, October 18th, 2013

The GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition (32GB) will be available in Classic White from October 19, 2013 while the Jet Black version will be available from October 26.

Both colours will be available with the LTE version (S$998) and the Wi-Fi only version (S$798). Prices exclude line contract.

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition in Jet Black (available on 26 October) and Classic White (19 October). Both colours available in  LTE version (S$998) and Wi-Fi only version (S$798).

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition in Jet Black (available on 26 October) and Classic White (19 October). Both colours available in LTE version (S$998) and Wi-Fi only version (S$798).

The new GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition was unveiled worldwide together with the GALAXY Note 3 phablet and GALAXY Gear smart watch at Times Square in New York on 4 September.

Here’s the livecast of the global event.

The back of the Classic White Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition.

The back of the Classic White Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition.

The GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition builds on the productivity and creativity features offered by the original Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1.

The 10.1-inch Android tablet runs on the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and has been physically redesigned with a sleek, light, slim frame, with a soft and textured touch-back cover with delicate stitching.

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New arrivals: Mid-range Android HTC Desire 601 (S$498)

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

The Desire 601 introduces LTE speeds and innovative features from the flagship One family to HTC’s mid-range, including HTC Zoe with Video Highlights and HTC BoomSound. Available (S$498) in Singapore from 19 October.

HTC Desire 601 Android smartphone will be available in Polar White and Stealth Black starting 19th October 2013 at all mobile operators and selected authorised resellers.

HTC Desire 601 Android smartphone will be available in Polar White and Stealth Black starting 19th October 2013 at all mobile operators and selected authorised resellers.

The HTC Desire 601 combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, dual-core, 1.4 GHz processor with LTE connectivity to enable superfast HD video and music streaming with no compromise on quality.

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New arrivals: HTC One mini available in Singapore TODAY in Glacial Silver

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

The HTC One mini is now available in Singapore with SingTel, StarHub and M1; as well as selected authorised resellers. RRP without contract: S$688 (16GB).

The Glacial White version of the HTC One mini is available in Singapore from today for S$688.

The Glacial White version of the HTC One mini is available in Singapore from today for S$688.

The HTC One mini is a compact version of the HTC One with features such as HTC BlinkFeed, HTC Zoe and HTC BoomSound.

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New arrivals: Sony Xperia Z1 debuts in Singapore 4 October

Thursday, September 26th, 2013

The Sony Xperia Z1 will be available in Singapore (S$998 without contract) on 4 October. SingTel will accept pre-orders for the waterproof Android smartphone from 2 October.

The Xperia Z1 is available in white, black and purple, from Sony stores, Sony centres, Xperia concept stores, authorised outlets as well as all telco operators.

The Xperia Z1 is available in white, black and purple, from Sony stores, Sony centres, Xperia concept stores, authorised outlets as well as all telco operators.

First announced at IFA 2013 in Berlin in early September, the Xperia Z1 includes Sony’s “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture.

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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: ASUS & Google launch Nexus 7 tablet in Singapore

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013

The new Nexus 7 boasts a sharp 1920 x 1200 Full HD Display with built-in wireless charging. The 7-inch Android tablet will be available in Singapore at S$379 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model from 21 September.

Update (18 October, 2013):

The 32GB Nexus 7 (2013) LTE model (S$529) and Wi-Fi only model (S$429) are now available in Singapore from tomorrow (19 October).

Nexus 7 by ASUS and Google. The 16GB Wi-Fi model sells for S$379 in Singapore. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49) that’s available at a later date.

Nexus 7 by ASUS and Google. The 16GB Wi-Fi model sells for S$379 in Singapore. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49) that’s available at a later date.

Developed by ASUS and Google, the new Nexus 7 is the first full-fledged Android tablet 7-inch Android 4.3 tablet in an extremely slim package, at only 8.65mm thick and 290g weight..

Consumers will also be able to purchase the Nexus 7 Travel Cover at S$15 (Usual price: S$29) for every 16GB WiFi model purchased.

Consumers will also be able to purchase the Nexus 7 Travel Cover at S$15 (Usual price: S$29) for every 16GB WiFi model purchased.

The Nexus 7 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and a vibrant full HD IPS display packed with more than 2.3 million pixels for a sharp 323ppi.

The new Nexus 7 also features dual-band Wi-Fi for smooth HD video streaming, responsive web browsing and fast downloads.

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Samsung launches GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE in Singapore

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

Is it a smartphone or a compact camera? It is BOTH. Available in Singapore in white from 5 September at S$798.

From the front, the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE looks like a slim compact camera.

From the camera side, the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE looks like a slim compact camera.

In terms of performance, the GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE strives to be as good a smartphone as Samsung’s flagship GALAXY S4 – at the same time it tries to be as good a camera as a dedicated compact camera.

From the other side, it S4 zoom looks like a normal smartphone.

From the other side, it S4 zoom looks like a normal smartphone.

Smartphone-wise, it is 4G-capable and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2, and a 1.5GHz Dual-core processor.

Camera-wise, it has 16 megapixels, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and 10x optical zoom (from 24-240mm at f/3.1-6.3), complete with SMART scene modes for various photographic situations.

It has a Xenon Flash as well as a 1.9 megapixel front camera.

The removable battery is rated at 2,330mAh.

The white version of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE will be available during COMEX 2013 on 5 September at S$798.

Check out the hands-on below and the press release with tech specs as well.

Hands on

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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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ASUS PadFone Infinity available in Hot Pink & Champagne Gold

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

ASUS PadFone Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink and Champagne Gold versions, in addition to the current Titanium Gray.

The 32GB (S$898) and 64GB (S$998) versions are available at StarHub, M1, and authorised retailers. The tablet station is sold separately at S$368.

The ASUS FonePad Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink, Champagne Gold and Titanium Gray.

The ASUS FonePad Infinity is now available in Singapore in Hot Pink, Champagne Gold and Titanium Gray.

First unveiled in Singapore in May, the ASUS PadFone Infinity has a 5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display (441 pixels per inch) running Android 4.1 on a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor.

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