Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (28 October – 3 November 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.
What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore this week?
Lenovo is showing off its exciting lineup of convertible notebook/tablet hybrids for Windows 8 this week. I played with some of the models during the Windows 8 launch in Singapore last week, and they are amazing. Watch this space for the hands-on.
Event listing on tech4tea.com
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Event organisers can submit your events for listing to johntan@tech4tea.com – but there are no promises that your event will be featured.
This week sees Microsoft move its focus from the launch of Windows 8 to the formal launch of Windows Phone 8, which shares a common core with its bigger sibling.
Will the Metro-based new smartphone operating system increase its market share from a meagre 3.5% (for the second quarter according to IDC).
Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android dominate with 17% and 68% respectively. Windows Phone 8 smartphones announced thus far include Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, HTC 8S and 8X, and Samsung ATIV S. We might actually see the HTC models showcased in Singapore this Friday!
Midweek, Brother is launching a new printer while A*STAR Data Storage Institute will show off the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch 5mm hybrid drive for consumer and business devices.
For those interested in the latest trends in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Big Data, be sure to register for Oracle Day 2012 at Marina Bay Sands. Get the hottest updates on critical business drivers, meet Oracle experts and experience their latest technologies at the Demo booths.
And for photography buffs, the Singapore leg of Canon’s annual PhotoMarathon Asia 2012 takes place at the Marina Bay Sands this Saturday. To be guaranteed a participation slot do register online prior to the event.
Below is the events listing for the week.
29 October (Monday)
Windows Phone 8 event
Formal launch of Windows Phone 8 at 1pm ET.
Venue: San Francisco
30 October (Tuesday)
Oracle Day 2012
Oracle OpenWorld 2012 comes to Singapore. Hear from leading experts about latest trends in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Big Data.
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
30 October (Tuesday)
Brother launch
Sleek and small inkjet Multi-function Centre. Landscape printing technology and fast speed.
Venue: Cineleisure Orchard
30 October (Tuesday)
Lenovo showcase
Flip. Flex. Bend. Twist.
Lenovo showcases its range of convertible PCs for Windows 8.
Venue: National Library Building
1 November (Thursday)
SingTel i.Luminate brief
Bill Chang, CEO of Group ICT briefs on the upcoming i.Luminate 2012.
Venue: Comcentre
1 November (Thursday)
5mm Hybrid Drive
A*STAR DSI unveils the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch 5mm hybrid drive for consumer and business devices.
Venue: Resorts World Sentosa
2 November (Friday)
HTC Launch
HTC unveils its F/W 2012 collection. Windows Phone 8 models?
Venue: ION Orchard.
3 November (Saturday)
Canon PhotoMarathon Asia 2012
The Singapore leg of Canon’s tenth annual photo competition.
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
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