As scheduled during their launch in January, the GALAXY Nexus (S$948, Black and White) and GALAXY Tab 7.7 (S$898) are available in Singapore from today. All prices include GST but exclude line contract.
Samsung GALAXY Nexus smartphone,S$948, available from today.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 tablet, S$898, available from today.
The Windows Phone 7.5 Mango smartphone from Samsung will be available in Singapore this month at S$498 (incl GST, excl line contract).
Update (6 January 2012): The Omnia W will be available for purchase starting from 7 January.
Samsung Omnia W, available in Singapore on 7 Jaunuary at S$498 (incl GST, excl line contract).
First announced back in November last year, the Omnia W is the first smartphone from Samsung using Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 Mango operating system.
I played with the phone during its launch yesterday together with two other smartphones (GALAXY Nexus and GALAXY W) and two tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.7 and GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus).
The Omnia W uses Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
The phone was fast and responsive and the interface reminded me of Nokia’s newly launched Lumia 800, which is also based on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango.
Samsung’s Omnia W has a sleek design with a metallic finish and a rich 3.7” Super AMOLED display, giving vivid clarity for photos and videos captured with the 5MP camera.
The latest Windows Phone version provides enhanced usability including superior web browsing with integration of Internet Explorer 9 and Bing, as well as Office Hub that provides productivity on-the-go.
The smartphone includes Samsung-exclusive productivity apps including Samsung AllShare that provides seamless content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTVs, monitors and digital cameras.
Here are the main technical specifications of the Omnia W.
Samsung has launched the GALAXY W. The Android 2.3.5 smartphone will be available this month at S$498 (incl GST, excl line contract).
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
Samsung GALAXY W, available this month at S$498.
The GALAXY W was one of three smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W and Omnia W) launched in Singapore together with two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.7 and GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus).
Priced at roughly half the price of the top-of-the-line GALAXY Nexus, the GALAXY W is targeted at those seeking a balance between style and performance, without burning too big a hole in the pocket.
It has the same price tag as the Samsung Omnia W, which was launched together with the GALAXY W.
Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY W weighs 114.7 grams.
Value-added features include Samsung’s Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, and Android Market.
Here are the main technical specifications of the GALAXY W.
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet from Samsung will be available in Singapore in January 2012 at S$768 (incl GST).
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet from Samsung will be available in Singapore in January 2012 at S$768 (incl GST).
The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus is finally arriving in Singapore, although a display unit was still not available yet during the Samsung launch event at Clarke Quay. It is already available in Malaysia.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus
The 7” tablet weights 345g and is 9.96mm thin. It is slightly smaller than its S$898 cousin – the GALAXY Tab 7.7.
Like its predecessor, it offers voice and video call support, without the need for a headset, allowing users to catch up with friends and family from anywhere.
Samsung is pitching this tablet as a portable tablet which not only fits in a lady’s handbag or a man’s clutch bag, but also doubles up as a backup phone.
If you don’t fancy holding up the tablet to the ear when making calls, use it with a pair of earphones or Bluetooth headset.
Here are the main technical specifications of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus tablet.
Samsung today launched the GALAXY Tab 7.7, which will be available in Singapore in February 2012 at S$898 (incl GST).
Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7. Will be available in Singapore in February 2012 at S$898 (incl GST).
I had a quick hands-on on the GALAXY Tab 7.7 during the launch event, which also saw the launch of four other Samsung tablets and smartphones.
The launch of the GALAXY Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus continues Samsung’s strategy of providing the whole spectrum of sizes for the customer, instead of dictating which is the single best size that they should adopt.
I like that approach. Depending on my personal preference and use case, I can choose which size tablet to purchase, ranging from the largest GALAXY Tab 10.1, to the smaller Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7, Tab 7.0, Tab 7.0 Plus, 5.3” Note.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 fits snugly in the dainty palms of ladies and their handbag.
The Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet is a handful – just large enough to be held in one hand. With a 7.67” disuplay, it is slightly larger than the common 7” tablet form factor in the market but the difference is hardly noticeable.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 is the world’s first tablet to feature the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display technology that makes images look more vivid through a wider range of colours.
It is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, and measures only 7.89 millimeters in thinness and 335 grams in weight.
Samsung’s Hub Services – Game Hub, Readers Hub and Social Hub – offers easy access to content including games, eBooks and music. The Game Hub is pre-loaded with easy social games with fast graphics.
Here are the main technical specifications of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.7 tablet.
Samsung and Google introduced the GALAXY Nexus today, the world’s first smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a Super AMOLED display.
The GALAXY Nexus will be available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).
Samsung GALAXY Nexus, available in February 2012 at S$948 (incl GST, excl line).
I had a quick hands-on on the sleek looking smartphone. It felt really responsive and fast.
I was looking for glitches and bugs since it’s the first phone to feature the latest iteration of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The GALAXY Nexus is the world's first Android 4.0 smartphone.
However, the phone didn’t miss a beat, even though I tried to load it with as many applications as I could on multi-tasking.
But then it’s only a short hands-on, so the verdict is still out.
First announced in November 2011, Samsung launched the GALAXY Nexus in Singapore as part of a line-up of 2 new tablets and 3 new smartphones to usher in the year.
The smartphone features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED display at 720p resolution and a fast 1.2GHz dual core processor to take advantage of its enhanced multitasking capabilities.
A user interface has been redesigned with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot and NFC support, as well as a full web browsing experience
Designed to provide a “pure Google” experience, GALAXY Nexus will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as soon as they become available.
Here are the main technical specifications of the sleek smartphone.
Samsung ushered in the new year in Singapore with a slew of new products. Two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus and GALAXY Tab 7.7) and three new smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W, Omnia W) will be available in the first two months of 2012.
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus, GALAXY W and Omnia W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
Here are the prices and availability.
| Tablet | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
|
GALAXY Tab 7.7
S$898 |
Feb 2012 |
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GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus
S$768 |
7 Jan 2012 |
| Smartphone | Price | Availability |
|
GALAXY Nexus
S$948 |
Feb 2012 |
 |
GALAXY W
S$498 |
7 Jan 2012 |
 |
Omnia W
S$498 |
7 Jan 2012 |
Samsung launched five new mobile devices in Singapore today at Aquanova in Clarke Quay. The prices listed above includes GST but excludes line contract.
The MV800 with the limited edition body stickers designed by Singaporean celebrities is now available at S$499 at three outlets, while stocks last.
Christmas gift in a white box.
The three outlets are Harvey Norman (Millenia Walk and Funan), Courts (Big Box, Jurong Point and Orchard) and Audio House.
Consumers will be able to select one of the three body stickers presented in a Christmas gift pack containing 2 batteries, 8GB memory card and a premium leather case.
The celebrities collaborating with Samsung are Soh Ee Shaun, Jack & Rai, and Dawn Yeoh. They have created three limited edition camera skin designs inspired by life from different angles.
Check out the three designs below.
Pop – smile for pictures.
Soh Ee Shaun, a contemporary artist and illustrator in Singapore, is hugely influenced by ’50s to ’60s modernist art and pop culture. His designs are colorful and playful, and are set against endless geometric, biomorphic forms.
Pop design by Soh Ee Shaun. Designed to tempt you to smile for pictures.
Romance – more love and music.
Jack & Rai are musicians and song-writers in Singapore. With their easy-going and engaging personalities, they have made guest appearances on TV and radio, and continue to perform regularly at gigs.
Romance design by Jack & Rai. Continue to spread more love and music.
Happiness – stay sweet and positive.
Dawn Yeoh is a sweet princess who loves all things pink and cute. Her debut breakout role was in the MediaCorp drama series, Shining Star.
Happiness design by Dawn Yeoh. Stay sweet and positive by viewing life in different colors.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore, with the 3G (16GB) model retailing at S$768.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Honeycomb tablet at S$768 today.
The GALAXY Tab 8.9 now joins Samsung‘s 10.1 and 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an array of tablet sizes, depending on their needs and preferences.
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 453g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is targeted at today’s mobile professional, from writing emails on a business trip to reading an trashy eBook in bed.
Key highlights of the GALAXY Tab 8.9
Detailed specifications of the Galaxy 8.9 are tabulated below:
| Display | 8.9” WXGA 1280×800 |
| OS | Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) |
| Processor | 1GHz Dual Core application processor |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) |
| Camera | Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera |
| Video | Format : MPEG4/H263/H264, Divx/Xvid Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps Recording : 720p HD Video |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker |
| Enterprise Solutions | Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Polaris Office |
| Value-added Features | Android Market |
| Google Mobile Services : Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, Books, etc |
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| Samsung TouchWiz UX | |
| Samsung Mini Apps Tray | |
| Social Hub, Readers Hub *Availability differs by region |
|
| Adobe Flash Player 10.3 | |
| Sensor | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor |
| Size | 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm, 453g |
| Battery | 6100mAh |
| Network | HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Price | 3G (16GB) at S$768 |
The GALAXY Note (S$998, 16GB) will be available in Singapore in November 2011, and the GALAXY Nexus (S$948) in January 2012.
Samsung and Google has jointly launched the GALAXY Nexus, the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform.
GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display with 1280×720 pixels and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM.
It also sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera; and comes with 16GB or 32GB of onboard memory.
Samsung has also announced the launch of the GALAXY Note, a device that tries to combine the larger screen size of tablets with the portability of smart phones.
The 9.65mm thick GALAXY Note features the world’s first and largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display at WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) resolution. It works with pen-input technology using a stylus called the S Pen.
Powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, the gadget runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 16GB onboard storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB.
GALAXY Note comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
