Posts Tagged ‘tablets’

New arrivals: Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7”) LTE Android tablet

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7”) LTE will be available from 9 August in Classic White at an RRP of S$368.

Designed with the family in mind, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE offers entertainment options for the family in a sleek and lightweight package.

Designed with the family in mind, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE offers entertainment options for the family in a sleek and lightweight package.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE now comes with Samsung Kids Mode, a safe service that makes learning fun for children.

Kids Mode is purely designed for not only building a safe, fun and educational experience for children but also giving parents the information and control they wanted.

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New arrivals: ASUS Transformer Book T100 tablet laptop

Saturday, July 5th, 2014

The ASUS Transformer Book has been updated with quad-core processor. It will retail at S$599 at all ASUS authorised stores and brand stores in Singapore from 5 July.

Update (18 July, 2014):

The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is now available in red and white. Both will be retailing at S$599 from tomorrow onwards.

The quad-core, lightweight compact Windows 8.1 ultraportable ASUS Transformer Book T100 is now available in red and white.

The white Transformer Book T100  will be available at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores, while the red Transformer Book T100 will be available exclusively at all Best Denki outlets.

The Transformer Book T100 offers the productivity and performance of a laptop and the portability of a tablet — with instantaneous switching between the modes.

The Transformer Book T100 offers the productivity and performance of a laptop and the portability of a tablet — with instantaneous switching between the modes.

The Transformer Book T100 is a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with Intel Atom “Bay-Trail” quad-core processor and a detachable HD 1,366 x 768 display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet.

The refreshed Transformer Book T100 is available in gray, with more colours to follow soon.

The refreshed Transformer Book T100 is available in gray, with more colours to follow soon.

Weighing 550g for the tablet and a 1.07kg when combined with the mobile keyboard dock, the Transformer Book T100 is one of the lightest ultraportables in the market.

It is an extremely compact ultraportable for users who wish to have the productivity features of a laptop with the portability of a tablet – and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant.

In addition to hybrid storage of 32GB eMMC and 500GB HDD, the Transformer Book T100 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

The Transformer Book T100 is suitably ideal in both school and work places.

Featuring Intel Atom Z3775 quad-core processor, the Transformer Book T100 is capable of fast and smooth multi-tasking performance with up to 11 hours on battery power and up to 14 days on standby mode.

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New arrivals: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet with Windows 8.1

Saturday, June 28th, 2014

Here are the local pricing, availability and promotions for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet in Singapore.

Prices start from S$1,108 with availability expected before the end of August 2014.

Update (6 August, 2014):

Microsoft has just announced that the Surface Pro 3 will be available for purchase at retail outlets and commercial resellers on 28 August in Singapore.

Customers can pre-orders for Surface Pro 3 now at the Microsoft Store online, as well as at authorized retailers Challenger, Newstead and Harvey Norman.

The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.

The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was unveiled last month in New York City.

Here are the tech specs for the Windows tablet that promises to be a replacement for laptops and is targeted for both personal and business use.

Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.

Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.

Pricing and promotions below.

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Tech specs: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet with Windows 8.1

Monday, May 26th, 2014

Here are the technical specifications for the key features for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet that was unveiled in New York City on last week.

Here are the local pricing, promotions and availability for the tablet in Singapore.

Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM.

Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM.

The new tablet is positioned as a laptop replacement and is targeting both consumers for personal use as well as enterprises for business use.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet features a more adjustable, continuous kickstand than its predecessors.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet features a more adjustable, continuous kickstand than its predecessors.

BMW Group, the Coca-Cola Company and LVMH Group have already committed to deploying Surface Pro 3 in their respective organisations, using the tablet in a business environment.

Tech specs for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 below.

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New arrivals: Lenovo’s new range of tablets and notebooks

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Lenovo today announced the availability of a new range of devices including the MIIX 2; FLEX 2; YOGA Tablet 10 HD+; new Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops; and new A-series Android tablets.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920x1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920×1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Key highlights of Lenovo’s latest range include the following.

  • MIIX 2 – its unique detachable design gives users the freedom to choose between the tablet mode and a full Windows 8.1 laptop experience.
  • FLEX 2 – comes in two practical modes, a perfect fit for today’s consumer who needs one integrated device for work and play.
  • YOGA Tablet 10 HD+ – an even better way to experience the multimode tablet.
  • New Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops – providing advanced performance and entertainment features in portable designs.
  • New A-series Android tablets – offering several versatile configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers.

Below are the prices and availability of the new Lenovo tablets and notebooks.

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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3 tablet with Windows 8.1

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

The new Surface Pro 3 is targeted to replace your laptop and ships with a 12-inch ClearType Full HD display, 4th-generation Intel Core processor and up to 8 GB of RAM in a sleek frame — just 9.1mm thin and 800g.

Likely to be available in Singapore in August from S$1,100.

Update (26 June, 2014):

The local pricing, availability and promotions for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet in Singapore has been released. Prices start from S$1,108 with availability expected before the end of August 2014.

Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM.

Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM.

The new model for the Surface family was unveiled in New York City and boasts up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life, promising the power, performance and mobility of a laptop in a lightweight, versatile form.

Here are the tech specs for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.

Top features and benefits

  • Replace your laptop. Surface Pro 3 transforms from tablet to laptop and back with the optional Surface Pro Type Cover and Docking Station. Prop Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro Type Cover up on your lap to type on the go, flip the cover back and use Surface Pro 3 like a tablet. Connect Surface Pro 3 to the docking station to create a powerful desktop rig.
  • Power and performance. Option of three different 4th-generation Intel Core processor models and packing up to 8 GB of RAM – Surface Pro 3 can be used for work and business.
  • Write, draw and create. Surface Pro 3 includes the Surface Pen that is pressure-sensitive and precise, for creative drawing and note-taking. Surface Pen makes it easy to mark presentations, PDFs and documents just like you would on paper.
  • Cameras. Features two 1080p HD video cameras, 5MP rear- and front-facing cameras, capturing image stills or video chatting is easy and beautiful.
  • Software. Surface Pro 3 is compatible with Windows software, including Microsoft Office.With Windows 8.1 Pro, you can download apps from the Windows Store and use them side by side with Snap View, or load custom line-of-business apps for your workforce.

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New arrivals: Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

The large Android Xperia T2 Ultra (S$598) and Xperia T2 Ultra dual (S$548) phablets sport large 6-inch HD (720×1280) displays and is now available in Singapore from Sony Stores and Sony Centres.

Prices are without contracts.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Both phablets ship with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and runs on a Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage, with a Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB.

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New arrivals: Huawei Honor 3X, Media Pad X1, Miao Wang & MediaQ

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.

Prices and availability below.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.

Huawei Price Device
Honor 3X S$468 Smartphone
MediaPad X1 S$498 (3G) Tablet
S$598 (4G)
Miao Wang (E5730) S$168 Mobile WiFi
MediaQ S$178 Media Player

For more details, the press release is appended below.

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ZooMoo demo at Asian Festival of Children’s Content

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

Came across an interesting educational implementation that combines the interactivity of an tablet-based app with the big screen delivery of educational content to captivate pre-school children.

ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.

ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.

ZooMoo is an educational programme on StarHub Channel 306 that is “All about animals, all the time”.

Targeted at children aged three to six, the programme uses a combination of puppets, high-production animation, narrative techniques and wildlife footage developed in collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

The channel is designed to help children explore the animal world in ways that are entertaining, interactive and enriching.

Extending the ZooMoo experience

The free ZooMoo App is an interactive companion to the ZooMoo channel.

It is a unique second screen learning application that allows children to explore a world of animals and a range of educational content.

A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.

A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.

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StarHub the first to offer TriSIM card in Singapore

Monday, March 17th, 2014

StarHub’s new TriSIM card comes in three different sizes – Standard SIM, MicroSIM and NanoSIM.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

Depending on the specific model of the smartphone or tablet being used, consumers have to choose from one of the three form factors depending on their mobile device.

Customers who sign up for a StarHub Mobile plan can get the new universal SIM card at $37.45, while existing subscribers can replace their current SIM card for $26.75.

The universal SIM card is also available for mobile pre-paid customers at StarHub Shops and selected 7-Eleven stores.

This could be a hassle for some customers who regularly switch between devices that operate on different sizes of SIM cards.

StarHub’s is offering Singapore’s first universal TriSIM card, bundling all three form factors in a compact package at no extra cost to consumers.

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