Archive for November, 2012
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Almost three months after they were unveiled by Nokia and Microsoft CEOs in New York, Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones will debut in Singapore.
The Lumia 920 (S$899) and Lumia 820 (S$699) hits Singapore shelves next Saturday on 8 December 2012.
Nokia Lumia 920 (S$899) and Lumia 820 (S$699) arrives in Singapore next Saturday, 8 December 2012.
The two new handsets will be available at Nokia retail stores, while mobile operators in Singapore are slated to announce their respective data plans for the two models.
Accessories
Accessories for the two smartphones include the Nokia Lumia Purity Pro headset, JBL PlayUp Portable Wireless Speaker and JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speakers, as well as the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy, Nokia Wireless Charging Stand and Nokia Wireless Charging Plate.
Nokia Singapore launched the two smartphones at Harry’s Bar at Millenia Walk and handed out the devices for guests to try out the new features, as they made their way around the city on an open-top bus.
The Lumia 920 boasts Pureview imaging technology that produces sharp pictures even in low light. The optical image stabiliser (OIS) further reduced the blur.
I was rather impressed with the Lumia 920’s imaging performance. Photos were indeed bright and sharp, while videos of moving/vibrating objects appeared less jerky when compared to videos taken on the Lumia 820 and other smartphones.
JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speakers
The Lumia 820 is the more affordable sibling of the two, with a smaller and lower-resolution screen, smaller battery, and the run-of-the-mill camera.
It is however, more compact and lighter than its bigger brother. (Check the quick comparison here).
You can also change the back cover of the Lumia 820 to vary the colour of the phone.
Both smartphones come with the same imaging apps that were quite interesting.
Nokia Smart Shoot is for group photos – shooting multiple exposures with a single click to choose the best from each exposure.
Nokia Wireless Charging Stand
Cinemagraph takes short videos where certain parts are frozen as a still shot while portions defined by you moves like regular video.
Panorama helps you do a sweep panorama shot of the landscape.
City Lens adds an augmented reality overlay over the screen when the camera is pointed at buildings and places of interest.
The idea is novel but not new, and in the short span of time that I tried it out, I found the augmented info sketchy at times while the resolution was not good enough to “lead” you to a particular place. At best, it tells you a place of interest is in a particular direction.
For really pragmatic and effective turn-by-turn navigation and search for places of interest, head back to the Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive apps, both of which have been updated with features such as indoor maps.
Tags:Lumia, Lumia 820, Lumia 920, Microsoft, Nokia, Singapore, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
Posted in Accessories, App, Cameras, Events, Gadgets, headphones, Launch, Lumia, Nokia, Phones, Prices, Software, speakers, Specifications, Windows Phone 8 | 1 Comment »
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
HP will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 6 Booths 6B01 and 6E10 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP desktops, All-in-One computers, notebooks, tablets, and notebook-tablet transformers. (Caution: Large 2MB PDF file)
The much anticipated HP ENVY X2 is now available at a special pre-order price of $1,099 (U.P $1,199)
Other HP computers to check out include the HP ENVY 4 TouchSmart Ultrabook, HP Pavilion Sleekbook, as well as the HP ENVY 23” and 20” AiO PCs.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP printers. (Caution: Large 2MB PDF file)
Also check out HP’s printers, such as the HP LaserJet Pro 200 M276nw Color MFP and the HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One printer.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP printer supplies, including ink, toner and paper.
My favourite is the HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One printer, which is equipped with HP’s wireless direct printing featureand allows users to print from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device, such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers without the need for network or internet connections.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP accessories including mouse, keyboards, headsets, speakers, bags and webcams; as well as software.
Tags:AIOs, computers, desktops, EXPO, HP, ink, inkjet, IT exhibition, laserjet, notebooks, paper, printers, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 printers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, toner, transformers, ultrabooks
Posted in Accessories, All-in-One, Brochures, Desktops, Exhibition, Gadgets, headphones, HP, Hybrid, Inkjet, Laserjet, Mouse, Multi-function printer, Notebooks, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Specifications, Tablets, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 | 1 Comment »
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Lenovo will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 5 Booth 5C40 (Courts), and Hall 6 Booths 6C30 (Harvey Norman) and 6D30 & 6F18 (Newstead) in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Lenovo promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: Large 7MB PDF file with 6 pages)
Check out Lenovo’s promotional offers for tablets, notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, and accessories.
Windows 8 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga Ultrabook-tablet convertible
These include the IdeaPad G480 laptop and the recently launched Windows 8 Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook-tablet convertible, and ThinkPad Twist S230u convertible.
My favourite is the Yoga.
Accessories include wireless mouse, speakers, headphones/headsets, USB hubs, and accessories for ThinkPads and IdeaPads.
Tags:AIOs, computers, convertibles, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, Lenovo, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, ultrabooks
Posted in Accessories, All-in-One, Brochures, Desktops, Exhibition, Gadgets, headphones, Hybrid, Lenovo, Mouse, Notebooks, Prices, Promotions, Specifications, Tablets, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 | No Comments »
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Samsung will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B Booth 4B10; Hall 5 Booth 5B20 (Audio House), 5C30 (Courts), 5G30 (Gain City); and Hall 6 Booth 6D20 in the Singapore EXPO.
Samsung is fielding its wide range of computers, cameras, printers, smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
Samsung will be selling its wide range of products at this year’s SITEX 2012.
Check out its promotions for Windows 7 and Windows 8 notebooks and tablets; as well as printers, cameras, Smart TVs and home entertainment systems.
Tags:cameras, computers, EXPO, IT exhibition, laserjet, notebooks, printers, promotions, Samsung, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 printers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, transformers, TVs, ultrabooks
Posted in Audio, Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, DSLR, Exhibition, Gadgets, Hybrid, Laserjet, MIL, Multi-function printer, Notebooks, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Samsung, Specifications, Ultrabooks | 1 Comment »
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
ASUS will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 5 (Booths 5A18, 5B10 & 5B40) and Hall 6 (Booths 6C01, 6C10, 6D30 & 6E30) in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download ASUS promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: Large 13MB PDF file with 20 pages)
Check out ASUS’ promotional offers for tablets, notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, Alienware gaming machines, and monitors.
ASUS ROG – built for gamers.
These include the slew of recently-launched Windows 8 computers such as the ASUS TAICHI Ultrabook-tablet convertible, Transformer Book, ZENBOOK, VivoBook, VivoTab, All-in-One PCs.
My favourite is the ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) gaming desktop PCs which are debuting in Singapore during SITEX 2012.
There’s also the innovative PadFone 2 smartphone-tablet hybrid.
Tags:AIOs, Asus, computers, convertibles, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, monitors, notebooks, promotions, ROG, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, transformers, ultrabooks
Posted in All-in-One, Asus, Brochures, Desktops, Exhibition, Gadgets, Gaming, Hybrid, Monitors, Notebooks, Phones, Prices, Promotions, Specifications, Tablets, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 | 1 Comment »
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Dell will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 6, Booth 6D01 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Dell promotions (flyer 1) for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 3MB jpeg file)
Check out Dell’s promotional offers for notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, Alienware gaming machines, and monitors.
Click to view or download Dell promotions (flyer 2) for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 3MB jpeg file)
My favourite is the XPS 12 convertible, with its innovative screen that can be swiveled to become either regular Ultrabook or a tablet computer.
Tags:AIOs, Alienware, computers, DELL, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, monitors, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 AV, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, ultrabooks
Posted in Accessories, All-in-One, Brochures, Dell, Desktops, Exhibition, Gadgets, Hybrid, Monitors, Notebooks, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Specifications, Tablets, Ultrabooks | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Seagate will be at SITEX 2012 in the Singapore EXPO with resellers Bell Systems (5D60), Cybermind (5G60), Harvey Norman (6B20), Million Tech (6G50), and Newstead (6B10).
Click to view or download Seagate promotions for SITEX 2012.
Check out Seagate’s SITEX 2012 discounts and bundled freebies for its range of portable and desktop hard drives, as well as its GoFlex home media sharing and Backup Plus desktop drives.
Walk away with a 3-night holiday for 2 to the Maldives, or win Seagate storage drives, Apple iPhone 5 and iPad 3.
In addition, Seagate has an ongoing holiday promotion for purchases from 1 November to 31 December 2012, with US$35,000 worth of prizes, including a holiday to the Maldives
To enter, complete the Holiday Happens Online sweepstakes form available here.
Seagate Backup Plus
Also, Seagate Technology has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honouree for the Seagate Backup Plus family of external storage drives.
This prestigious programme is judged by a panel of industrial designers, engineers and media to honour outstanding design and engineering in consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.
Tags:Backup Plus, drives, EXPO, GoFlex, IT exhibition, promotions, Satellite, Seagate, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, storage
Posted in Accessories, Brochures, Exhibition, Gadgets, Prices, Promotions, Seagate, Specifications, storage drive | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
WD will be at SITEX 2012 in the Singapore EXPO with resellers Challenger (6A30) and Newstead (6F30).
Click to view or download WD promotions for SITEX 2012.
Check out WD’s SITEX 2012 discounts and bundled freebies for its range of portable and desktop hard drives, as well as its media players.
In addition, WD has an ongoing promotion for purchases from 1 November 2012 to 15 January 2013, with $7,000 in cash vouchers and WD products.
Tags:drives, EXPO, IT exhibition, media players, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, storage, WD
Posted in Brochures, Exhibition, Gadgets, Prices, Promotions, Specifications, storage drive, Western Digital | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Olympus will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4C10 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Olympus promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 20 page-flyer booklet)
Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras.
S$150 discount and freebies for its (super-)Tough TG-320 (S$198 UP. S$348), which is both waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m).
Olympus WS-813 voice recorder. “Best Karaoke Companion” with 2,043 hours (LP mode)
Or get S$267 worth of discounts and freebies with an Olympus XZ-1 (S$498 UP. S$748) compact camera that comes with an F1.8 bright lens is still alluring.
For those moving beyond compact cameras, enjoy up to S$600 of discounts and bundled gifts for the retro PEN mini E-PM1 (S$498) and PEN E-P3 (S$998-S$1,298) mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.
Check out the new Olympus LS-14 (S$398) and WS-813 (S$238) voice recorders.
Tags:accessories, cameras, compact, EXPO, IT exhibition, MIL, Olympus, PEN, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 AV, SITEX 2012 cameras, voice recorders
Posted in Accessories, Audio, Brochures, Cameras, Compact camera, Exhibition, Gadgets, MIL, Olympus, Photography, Prices, Recorder, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Canon will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4B01 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Canon promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 5 flyers)
imageCLASS MF4420W (S$229), home-office multi-function laser printer. Print, scan, copy, wired/wireless LAN.
Check out Canon’s SITEX 2012 promotions and discounts for its range of DSLRs, EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, as well as Ixus and PowerShot range of compact cameras.
Not forgetting its Legria range of camcorders.
For printers, it has the PIXMA inkjets, as well as imageCLASS series of laser printers and multifunction devices.
Scanners, Inks and toners are also available.
Tags:cameras, Canon, compact, DSLR, EXPO, imageCLASS, inkjet, IT exhibition, IXUS, laser, LaserShot, MIL, PIXMA, Powershot, printers, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 cameras, SITEX 2012 printers
Posted in Accessories, Brochures, Cameras, Canon, Compact camera, DSLR, EOS, Exhibition, Gadgets, Inkjet, IXUS, Laserjet, MFC, PIXMA, PowerShot, Prices, Printers, Promotions, Scanners, Specifications | 1 Comment »
