Posts Tagged ‘touch’
Thursday, June 26th, 2014
The new iPod touch lineup starts at S$278.
iPod touch 16GB is available starting in the US today and worldwide in the coming days, in red, pink, yellow, blue, silver and space grey through the Apple Online Store and Apple Authorised Reseller. Photo: Apple
Apple today announced its 16GB iPod touch is now available in vibrant colours and equipped with a 5 megapixel iSight camera.
| Apple iPod touch lineup (SGD prices incl. GST) |
| 16GB |
S$278 |
| 32GB |
S$348 |
| 64GB |
S$398 |
The entire iPod touch lineup features the 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch Retina® display, Apple’s A5 chip and FaceTime camera.
iPod touch features an ultra-thin and light anodised aluminium design and is available in pink, yellow, blue, silver, space grey and (PRODUCT) RED.
iPod touch comes with iOS 7, offering more than 200 features including Camera app filters that let you easily add real-time photo effects.
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Tags:Apple, Apps, audio, iOS, iPod, prices, touch
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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. 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.
Tags:computers, DELL, desktops, Inspiron, laptops, Latitude, launch, monitors, notebooks, Precision, printers, Singapore, touch, ultrabooks, Venue, XPS
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
The compact integrated audio system pumps out powerful music that easily fills the room with even tonality. Regular price: S$6,450. Promotional introductory price: S$4,588.
The McAire sports a high gloss black finish, signature McIntosh blue output meters, glass faceplate and a knit cloth grille (also in black) with magnetic attachment.
The McAire is the most affordable system from McIntosh which specialises in the ultra-luxe AV market.
“… individuals who demand the very best can finally enjoy a complete high fidelity McIntosh music system as a lifestyle or second system for their rooms or executive office, that is handcrafted in Binghamton New York alongside McIntosh’s other super premium components, for under a 5-figure sum,” said Malcolm Ong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ong Radio Group.
The next in line is an all-in-one system (McIntosh MXA60) that includes a CD player and a tuner, which goes for S$16,050 (although there’s currently a promotional price of S$12,888.
Ong Radio Group launched the McIntosh McAire in Singapore last Friday, timing its debut in Singapore with the 76th anniversary of the high-end home entertainment system distributor and retailer.
The McIntosh McAire features Apple’s AirPlay wireless technology which allows users to stream audio from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC – or music from an iOS device – over an existing Wi-Fi network at home or an executive suite.
The ice-blue of the McAire stamps the signature of McIntosh into whatever setting it is introduced
Each McAire unit is built with the same high end technology used in McIntosh’s super premium reference system.
Tags:Android, AV, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, McAire, McIntosh, Ong Radio, touch
Posted in Audio, Entertainment, Events, Gadgets, iOS, iPhone, Launch, Lifestyle, Network, players, Prices, Specifications, Wi-Fi | 3 Comments »
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Instead of end-June, the Canon EOS 650D Body and Kit 1 (EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens) are now available. The new EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens also hits the shelves today at S$299.
Canon EOS 650D Kit 1 (with EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens).
The Canon EOS 650D Kit II (with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) and the new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens are still not available yet.
Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens
| Available from today |
| Canon EOS 650D |
| Body |
S$1,149 |
| Kit 1 |
S$1,299 |
| EF40mm |
S$299 |
Tags:650D, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS, launch, lenses, photography, Singapore, touch
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Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Together with the launch of the new touch-screen EOS 650D DSLR, Canon is launching two new EF lenses. (Pricing & Availability to be announced later).
Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens
The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM features reduced chromatic aberration with the inclusion of one UD lens element and one PMo aspherical lens element.
Pricing and availability of these two lenses will be announced at a later date. The info will be updated in this box as and when available.
Update (13 June): The EF40mm f/2.8 STM will be available from tomorrow at S$299.
When used with the Movie Servo AF of the Canon EOS 650D, it also offers smooth, speedy and quiet focusing while recording.
This is achieved with the development of a new six-group zoom system, and the adoption of a stepping motor and focus mechanism.
Along with it, the Dynamic IS system features an expanded correction range, with image stabilization equivalent to 4 stops of light, which proves very useful when shooting subjects on the move.
Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens
The EF40mm f/2.8 STM comes in an ultra-compact and lightweight design, with a diameter of 68.2mm, a thickness of 22.8mm and weighing 130g, making it the slimmest and lightest EF lens produced.
A fast f/2.8 aperture, 7-blade circular aperture and aspherical lens elements enable the lens to achieve a high level of image quality from centre to corner.
Tags:650D, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS, Klapsons, launch, lenses, photography, Singapore, touch
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Friday, June 8th, 2012
Canon has unveiled the EOS 650D, its entry-level DSLR that will replace the current EOS 600D. The 18-megapixel shooter will be available at the end of June (prices within).
Canon EOS 650D has 18 megapixels and a touch screen monitor.
Canon boasts that the EOS 650D is the world’s first DSLR with a touch screen monitor.
The EOS 650D features a continuous AF (autofocus) Servo and the powerful DICIG 5 imaging processor.
Price & Availability of the Canon EOS 650D
| Body only
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| Kit 1 (EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens)
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| Kit II (with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)
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Other enhancements include a wider ISO range from ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600), Multi Shot Noise Control, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, 9 cross-type AF points within 31 AF zones, and a Hybrid CMOS AF System.
Many of the MIL (mirrorless interchangeable lens) cameras on the market already feature touch screen monitors, but obviously Canon does not consider them as DSLRs (indeed they do NOT have mirrors).
Canon is the only major camera maker that has not launched any MIL camera yet.
I tried out the camera during the launch event at Klapsons The Boutique Hotel in Singapore.
It’s a nifty shooter for the amateur photographer looking to take his/her photography to the next level.
The EOS 650D can shoot continuously at 5 frames per second.
The continuous AF Servo was smooth and noiseless – a boon for those who zoom in and out while shooting video and don’t want the noise to be recorded.
“We are confident that the EOS 650D will be a compelling choice for amateurs looking to bring their photography to the next level,” said Andrew Koh, Senior Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore.
What’s more, the autofocus continues working when zooming in and out, rather than stay on the original focus distance at the commencement of video recording.
Along with the EOS 650D, Canon also introduced two new lenses, the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the EF40mm f/2.8mm STM, featuring a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocusing.
Pricing & availability for these two lenses will be announced later.
Tags:650D, camera, Canon, DSLR, EOS, Klapsons, launch, lenses, photography, Singapore, touch
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Panasonic has launched a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens (MIL) camera.
It is available now at S$1,099 for either the single-lens or twin-lens kits (details within).
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5 comes in five colours: Black, White, Red, Brown, and Gold (limited edition).
The LUMIX DMC-GF5 is the latest member of the LUMIX G Micro System.
The GF5 remains compact despite having a built-in pop-up flash.
As an MIL camera, it marries the image quality and lens-changing flexibility of DSLRs with the compactness of point-and-shoot cameras.
The DMC-GF5 includes a built-in flash, 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity Live MOS sensor and an improved Venus Engine for image processing.
Maximum ISO settings reach a maximum of 12,800.
The DMC-GF5 has a 920,000 dots, 3-inch touch display, which allows the user to choose where to focus and to release the shutter upon focus.
Compact enough to fit in the trousers pocket.
Touch zoom is also available simply by mounting the LUMIX G X Power Zoom Lens (H-PS14042 lens or H-PS45175).
The DMC-GF5 uses Contrast Auto-Focus (AF) to capture and lock on to fast-moving subjects within 0.9 seconds.
There are 23 scene modes with pre-canned settings for various photographic situations.
A Creative Control mode increases filter options to 14 from 6 in the DMC-GF3.
The GF5 has a 920k dots, 3-inch touch display.
The new filters are: Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter.
The existing six filters are the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, and Miniature Effect filters.
A dedicated video record button records 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with stereo sound, in either AVCHD or MP4 format.
The DMC-GF5’s Intelligent Auto (iA) mode includes AF Tracking, Face Recognition, Intelligent D-range Control, Scene Selector and ISO Control.
Nice muscular design in the GF5.
iA Plus mode adjusts exposure compensation and white balance for superior image output.
A newly added angle detection sensor makes it possible to tell whether the photo was taken horizontally or vertically, whatever lens is used.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5 is available now and is priced at S$1,099 for either of two kits:
- GF5X: Body with 14-42mm LUMIX G X lens
- GF5W: Body with 14mm F2.5 pancake lens, and 14-42mm standard kit lens
Note: the Micro Four Thirds lens has a crop factor of 2, so a 14-42mm lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-84mm.
Tags:cameras, compact system camera, CSC, DMC-GF5, lens, Lumix, MIL, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, Panasonic, touch
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Sony has launched its new mobile entertainment player. The Walkman NWZ-Z1050 series is powered by Android, and is targeted at audiophiles looking for exceptional sound quality in their music.
The Sony Walkman Z1050 Mobile Entertainment Player has a 16GB capacity and will be available for S$429 from this month.
Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1050 Music Player, 16 GB, Black, S$429.
The Walkman Z1050 is the Android equivalent of the iPod Touch, but with a bigger anti-reflective 4.3” multi-touch LCD screen. It is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor.
With the form factor of a smartphone, this Walkman allows you to enjoy great music, watch videos, play games, use Android apps and surf the Web using WiFi.
I was at the launch of the new Walkman in Singapore, and got to play with the device and listen to the music quality. It did not disappoint. Audio was crisp and clear despite the loud background music inside the Helipad, and MP3 music sounded almost as good as CD-quality tracks.
There’s no 3G connection so you can only make calls through VOIP when there’s a WiFi connection. There’s no camera but you can upload, edit, view and share photos on the gadget.
From the makers of the original Walkman
Available in May 2012
But true to its tradition, it’s a music player made for music lovers by music lovers.
The new S-Master MX digital amplifier greatly reduces noise and distortion level in your music, even if you’re listening to MP3 quality audio files.
This is one of 5 Clear Audio Technologies – S-Master MX, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), and EX headphones – which promises quality audio on-the-move.
A new W.BUTTON launches the W.Control app, which allows you to explore your music collection by flicking through the cover art viewing on-screen visualisations while the music plays.
SensMe sorts your music collection into 14 mood-themed channels to suit the time of day or the way you feel.
4.3-inch display, Android 2.3 OS.
The xLOUD speaker system of the Z1050 to offers a high level of clear sound reproduction from its built-in speaker – you can now listen in to your favourite tunes with friends and loved ones without a speaker dock.
The Walkman Z Series allows you to share your content at home and on the move wirelessly via Wi-Fi and connects to other DLNA-enabled devices.
Simply ‘throw’ your music, pictures and videos from your Walkman screen by ‘flicking’ them directly to compatible TVs, PCs, or home audio system to stream your media.
Connect the Walkman directly to your TV via the micro HDMI to enjoy your videos, photos and games on big screen.
Or connect via Bluetooth to compatible speakers, headphones, hi-fi systems or car stereos effortlessly with no wire clutter.
Below are the main technical specifications of the new Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1050.
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Tags:entertainment, iPod, music, Sony, touch, Walkman, Z1050
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
The M600 features a touch surface that lets you swipe and scroll on it with your fingertips to navigate intuitively while surfing the Web. It is now available in Singapore at S$89.
Logitech Touch Mouse M600 - available now for S$89.
With the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 you can scroll and swipe wherever the fingertips rest on the mouse.
Logitech Flow Scroll software makes scrolling fluid, much like scrolling on the touchscreen of a smartphone.
Slide a finger along the touch surface to experience immediate, continuous and free-flowing Web page scrolling.
The mouse’s unique shape is designed to facilitate the tasks we do most – pointing, clicking and scrolling.
It can be used by both right- and left-handers, with click areas that can easily be reassigned with Logitech SetPoint software.
In addition, the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 includes the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver, which can connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards through one USB port.
Add a keyboard, switch between mice, mix and match to fit your lifestyle, without having to change receivers or sacrifice another USB port.
The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 was named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Computer Peripherals product category.
The M600 is connected via a USB port and is compatible with Windows 7.
The mouse measures 111.3 x 64.3 x 29.2 mm and weighs 107.7g (with battery).
It comes with 3-year limited hardware warranty.
Tags:Logitech, M600, Mouse, Singapore, touch
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Three re-styled and improved models of the entry-level tablets – Pen, Pen & Touch, and Fun has been launched globally today and is available at S$135, S$185, and S$335 (all incl 7% GST).
Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet
The 29-year-old Japanese company is the market leader in graphics tablets, enjoying more than 80% of the market share.
Wireless dongle for Wacom Bamboo
The Bamboo series is the entry level line of tablets for the company, while the Intuos is the mid-tier line, with the Cintiq line the high-end tablet cum LCD display for the heavy-lifting.
This is the third generation of the Bamboo series. The aesthetic design has been restyled to feature a lime green highlight around the edge and a reduced bevel around the tablet’s working area.
All support 1024 pressure levels in the stylus pen tip and a resolution of 2540 pixels. Both the basic Pen and core Touch & Pen models are small sized tablets while the most pricey Fun is medium sized.
The wireless module inserted in the tablet
The Touch & Pen and the Fun models both feature four customisable ExpressKeys, supports the use of both pen and finger-touch, supports wireless usage through an optional wireless accessory kit for an extra S$65. The kit may not be available in some countries though.
The Pen model does not have any ExpressKeys nor the wireless ability.
Bundled software for the three models are also slightly different. Both Mac and Windows PCs are supported. The main specifications are tabulated below:
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Tags:Bamboo, graphics tablets, PEN, touch, Wacom
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