Archive for April, 2013
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
The Synrgic Uno can be purchased from today online for US$320 (S$400) with free international shipping. The phone is designed and developed in Singapore and manufactured in Korea.
The Synrgic Uno is available from today at US$320 (S$400).
The Android 4 ICS smartphone has a 4.7-inch 16:9 S-IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) with 1280 x 720 pixels.
Market positioning
Affordably priced at S$400, the Synrgic Uno is positioned more as an entry-level smartphone amongst against the likes of Nokia’s Lumia 520, Sony Xperia L and Samsung GALAXY Express.
The specs are remarkably similar to the LG 4X HD.
It certainly does not have any pretensions to challenge flagship models such as Lumia 920, Xperia Z, HTC One and GALAXY S4.
Synrgic’s stated main markets are therefore Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and China, rather than brand-conscious Singapore.
The Synrgic Uno has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera (capable of capturing 1080p Full HD video).
Hands on
The Synrgic Uno measures 135 x 71 x 9.5 mm and weighs only 133g with the removable 2,300 mAh Li-Po battery.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Ice Cream Sandwich, ICS, Jelly Bean, launch, Singapore, smartphones, Synrgic, Uno
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Google Now has been launched on iPhone and iPad. The new feature is available as part of the updated free Google Search app for iOS devices. It is currently already available for free on Android devices with Jelly Bean 4.1 or higher.
Google Now is now available on iPhone and iPad as part of the free Google Search app.
Google Now aims to provide the user with “the right information at just the right time”.
Where to get Google Now
For iPhones and iPads, get Google Search app from the App Store and sign into your Google account.
For Android devices, start using Google Now by swiping up from the home screen or by tapping the Google Search bar.
Helpful cards with information you need are displayed throughout the day, even before you ask for it.
For instance, you could get traffic conditions and alternative routes before leaving for work.
Or get live sports scores for your favourite teams.
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Tags:Android, Apps, Google, iOS, iPad, iPhone, now, PIM, Search, smartphones, tablets
Posted in Announce, App, Apple, Availability, Gadgets, Google, iPad, iPhone, Phones, Tablets, Utility | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Vostro 5460 is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch Vostro ultra-portable laptop to date.
Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.
Vostro 5460 – Dell’s thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.
Only 18.3mm in thinness and 1.54kg in weight, the ultrathin Vostro 5460 delivers more power and portability for value-conscious customers and professionals, and IT decision makers looking for mobility and performance at the right price.
Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.
Sporting an expansive 14-inch high definition widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, the new Vostro 5460 comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.
Users get to enjoy 720p video content in immersive audio and visual detail.
The laptop also features an integrated 720HD 1MP camera with microphones for high-definition web-conferencing.
The Vostro 5460 is equipped with a full-sized Chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch gesture touchpad allowing users to fluidly navigate through the Windows 8 operating system, and a sophisticated cool-to-the-touch aluminum palm rest to ensure comfort for users.
Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.
All these rich features are encased within a sleek brushed-aluminum chassis in graphite silver or fire red, and supported by a 3-cell integrated Lithium Ion battery promising up to 5 hours of battery life.
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Tags:computers, DELL, laptops, notebooks, Singapore, ultrabooks, Vostro, Windows, Windows 8
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
WD today announced it is now shipping to OEMs the world’s first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): S$119.
WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.
With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line strikes a fine balance between capacity, physical size and performance.
WD Blue UltraSlim
WD designed the new WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives to enable new levels of device portability.
The new drives are aimed to increase internal storage capacity while enabling it to fit into smaller device slots
In addition, the slimmer and more portable the device, the more vulnerable the hard drive is to user-induced stress.
To battle this, WD has designed key enablers to the 5 mm form factor:
- Ultra-slim Form Factor – 5 mm height with compact connector offers system designers a greater degree of chassis design freedom. This ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive.
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Tags:5mm, hard disk, OEM, Singapore, storage, WD, Western Digital
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013
Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.
The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.
Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.
Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.
Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.
With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.
A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.
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Tags:accessories, audio, Bluetooth, headsets, mobile, music, NFC, Setelco, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, wireless
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Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Scandinavia’s largest shoe maker ECCO celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching a new MIND line of shoes and an exhibition of its half-century of shoemaking.
http://tech4tea.com/blog/wp-admin/post.php?post=8229&action=edit&message=1 The ECCO MIND line of shoes is specially designed to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.
The Danish premium comfort footwear brand also set a new record for the most number of shoes shined in Singapore as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations in Singapore.
ECCO was founded in 1963 by Danish shoemaker Karl Toosbuy 50 years ago. Originally called Venus, the brand was changed to Ecco’let before adopting the present-day name of ECCO.
What I like about ECCO is the company’s willingness to constantly innovate in its pursuit of better ways of making shoes.
Good, healthy design does not have to be boring … my favourite design is SHARK – snazzy isn’t it!
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Tags:ECCO, launch, MIND, shoes, Singapore
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
The Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive will be available in Singapore starting 1 May 2013, at all large format retailers in Singapore at a suggested retail price of S$12 – S$35 for 8GB – 32GB capacity.
The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive comes in capacities of 8-32GB with SRP of S$12 – S$35.
The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive is designed with a stylish and durable metal casing, and comes with a 5-year warranty.
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Tags:drive, portable, SanDisk, Singapore, storage, USB
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Samsung unveiled its 2013 Smart TV and digital AV lineup (with prices) in Singapore today, at its roadshow in Vivocity.
A peek into the future. Samsung also showed off the massive 85-inch S9 UHD TV during the launch. The Ultra High Definition Smart TV is pivoted in a floor-mounted frame that also houses the audio speakers and camera that enables Xbox Kinetic-like remote gesture control of the TV.
Samsung’s 2013 Smart TVs feature a revamped Smart Hub that comprises three panels: Apps; Photos, Videos & Music; Social.
Samsung 2013 Smart TVs
For the more high-end F7500, F8000 and F8500, Advanced Smart Interaction allows viewers to use everyday language and casual gestures to find content or command and control the TV.
SmartView allows users to move their content seamlessly between devices in real-time while AllShare connects the TV to compatible mobile devices wirelessly and creates a smart centre for media and whole-home automation.
The display on compatible Samsung GALAXY tablets and phones can also be mirrored onto the TVs for lean-back viewing comfort.
“By partnering various content producers including MediaCorp, SingTel and StarHub, we offer additional content choices for consumers in Singapore,” said Irene Ng, Vice President of Marketing, Samsung Asia.
Existing owners of Samsung’s 2012 flagship Premium TVs (from ES7500 upwards) are not left out.
Slotting in an Evolution Kit offers both software and hardware updates that include access to the 2013 Smart Hub and other Smart features, and upgrades the TV’s dual-core processor to quad-core, resulting in faster internal processing speeds.
The pricing and availability of Samsung 2013 Smart TVs can be found here.
Tags:audio, AV, Galaxy, launch, Samsung, Singapore, Smart TV, TV, Vivocity
Posted in 3D, App, Appliances, Audio, Events, Gadgets, Launch, Lifestyle, Samsung, Software, speakers, TV | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
The new SPARC T5 and M5 servers redefine the economics of Enterprise Computing by delivering extreme performance and value for database and enterprise applications.
They trump the competition on multiple business-critical workloads.
Oracle SPARC T5-8 server and SPARC M5-32 server. Not shown to scale.
Oracle today announced a complete refresh of their midrange and high-end SPARC server lines with new SPARC T5 and M5 servers running Oracle Solaris.
“Oracle has refreshed its SPARC family with the world’s fastest processor and launched the world’s fastest single server for Database, Java and multi-tier applications,” said John Fowler, executive vice president, Systems, Oracle.
Oracle’s new SPARC T5 midrange servers are based on the SPARC T5, the world’s fastest microprocessor.
Businesses today need the computing power to exploit Big Data to maximum advantage, in order to use analytics to discover growth and opportunities, and turn social streams into market intelligence.
Traditional systems simply don’t have the horsepower to handle those demanding tasks.
Oracle’s new SPARC T5 servers have set 17 world records(1) – awarded by independent industry organisations.
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Tags:databases, IBM, Oracle, power, servers, Singapore, Sun
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of digital AV products in Singapore.
Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W
All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).
All are available now except the HT-F9750W/XS Blu-ray Home Entertainment System which will only be available in mid-June.
| Product Models |
RRP |
| Blu-ray Players |
| BD-F5100/XS |
S$129 |
| BD-F5500/XS |
S$159 |
| BD-F6500/XS |
S$219 |
| BD-F7500/XS |
S$349 |
| Blu-ray Home Entertainment System |
| HT-F4500/XS |
S$299 |
| HT-F5500K/XS |
S$499 |
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Tags:audio, AV, Home Theatre Systems, launch, Samsung, Singapore, TV, Vivocity
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The specs are remarkably similar to the LG 4X HD.
