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New Arrival: ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 Notebook with 11th Gen Intel CPU

Saturday, October 10th, 2020

The ultrathin 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible laptop enables mobility and connectivity with full-size I/O ports. The ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363) retails in Singapore for S$1,698/S$1,998 (i5/8GB RAM, i7/16GB RAM).

The new Asus ZenBook Flip 13 in various deployment configurations.

The new Asus ZenBook Flip 13 in various deployment configurations.

The new ZenBook Flip 13 is only 13.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.3kg – but includes full-size USB Type-A, HDMI and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports.

Specifications for the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13. Click to enlarge.

Specifications for the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13. Click to enlarge.

Its 360° ErgoLift hinge allows it to be used in laptop, stand, tent or tablet configuration.

The 67Wh battery is rated for 14-16hrs on a single charge, with fast-charging support with its 65W charger and ASUS USB-C Easy Charge technology.

The 13.3-inch FHD NanoEdge touchscreen supports ASUS Pen with 4096 pressure levels.

Beneath the hood, the ZenBook Flip 13 is powered by (up to) 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics; 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD; and up to 16 GB DDR4X RAM.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Dell UltraSharp and P-Series Monitors

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Dell has launched a slew of monitors for creative professionals and office workers. It also released Meeting Space Solutions and a soundbar for hybrid work environments. Price & availability below.

The UltraSharp 32 HDR PremierColor Monitor (UP3221Q) will be available in Singapore for S$5,899.

The UltraSharp 32 HDR PremierColor Monitor (UP3221Q) will be available in Singapore for S$5,899.

Dell has introduced new monitors aimed at enhancing productivity and comfort for desk-centric workers with blue light reduction technology incorporated for eye comfort.

Availability and pricing in Singapore.

Availability and pricing in Singapore.

Amongst these is the world’s first professional monitor with 2K mini LED direct backlit dimming zones to produce precise colours and contrast.

Dell’s meeting space solutions enable seamless videoconferencing for group collaboration in hybrid work environments.

Availability & pricing, and more details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro in Singapore 10.10 Deals

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Huawei is launching the Watch GT 2 Pro in Singapore as part of the company’s 10.10 promotions and deals, which includes up to S$440 in savings on Huawei devices at Lazada & Shopee.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro in Singapore.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro in Singapore (S$398).

Unveiled globally last month in September, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro (Night Black) will be available on 10.10 at S$398 – bundled with a Huawei 15W Wireless Charger and a Huawei Brown Leather Strap (worth total S$106).

The Watch GT 2 Pro aims to be a robust smartwatch that’s minimalistic and comfortable.

Crafted with a design that is built to last, the Watch GT 2 Pro features a titanium frame and sapphire watch face for tough durability.

It also has a 2-week long battery life and wireless charging.

The Watch GT 2 Pro includes more than 100 workout modes covering a diverse range of activities, together with outdoor and weather alerts for a smart companion.

Its professional health tracking uses the Huawei TruSeen 4.0+ heart rate monitoring technology for greater accuracy.

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New Arrival: Ruhens Eco-Friendly MonoEco Water Purifier

Tuesday, October 6th, 2020

Korean water purifier brand Ruhens has launched its latest eco-friendly water purifier – the Ruhens MonoEco. Price & Availability below.

The tankless Ruhens MonoEco measures 11.5 (W) x 51.4 (D) x 43.2 cm (H) and will easily fit on any kitchen countertop.

The tankless Ruhens MonoEco measures 11.5 (W) x 51.4 (D) x 43.2 cm (H) and will easily fit on any kitchen countertop.

Made in Korea, the Ruhens MonoEco (WHP3200) is able to self-generate power for water dispensing for greater sustainability.

Apart from being eco-friendly, it also offers added convenience and flexibility in the placement of the water purifier, since there’s no need for a power source.

Powered not by electricity but by water pressure, the Ruhens MonoEco is able to generate purified water while being friendly to the environment and saving electricity bills.

One of the most common reasons for users to get the water purifier is to enjoy cleaner water without the need for boiling tap water and waiting for it to cool.

Ruhen’s filtration system includes a Micro Antioxidant Carbon Filter and a Nanofact Plus Filter.

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New Arrival: Western Digital Unveils SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs

Monday, October 5th, 2020

Western Digital has launched its enhanced line of SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro portable SSDs that offer both speed and portability. Available in Singapore from 10 October, 2020. Prices below.

The new SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SSDs from Western Digital offer nearly 2x the speed over previous generations.

The new SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SSDs from Western Digital offer nearly 2x the speed over previous generations.

Western Digital Corp. has released the SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSDs for high-speed, high-quality content demands – targeting professional photographers, videographers and enthusiasts.

With capacities up to 2TB, the new NVMe drives are suitable for creating content or capturing and moving 4K and 8K footage with ease.

The flagship SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis made to stay cool under the pressure of a heavy workload and a durable silicone design to withstand the rigours of production.

The drives also help keep content safe with password protection and an upgrade to 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Dyson Lightcycle Morph Light Table/Stand Lamp

Thursday, October 1st, 2020

The Dyson Lightcycle Morph light lights a room in one of four different ways: indirect, task, feature and ambient. Available in Singapore from today. Prices below.

The Dyson Lightcycle Morph light is available desk lamp and floor lamp versions in Black/Black and White/Silver.

The Dyson Lightcycle Morph light is available desk lamp and floor lamp versions in Black/Black and White/Silver.

The Dyson Lightcycle Morph has local daylight tracking and can be personalised via the Dyson Link App to intelligently adjust the light it emits depending on the user’s task, age, mood and local daylight.

It has 360° manoeuvrability to provide customised light where you need it.

Dyson boasts that its Heat Pipe technology enables the light quality to last for decades.

Building on the core technologies of the Dyson Lightcycle task light which was launched in 2019, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph has the ability to emulate some of the properties of natural light in multiple different formats.

Using Dyson’s Daylight Tracking algorithm with 3 warm and 3 cool LEDs, the Dyson Lightcycle Morph continually adjusts its colour temperature and brightness in relation to local daylight, providing the right light for the time of day depending on the user’s location.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Xiaomi Launches Mi 10T, Mi10T Pro & Mi 10T Lite Smartphones

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

Xiaomi is launching its new Mi 10T smartphone, together with its Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T Lite versions. Also launching is the Mi Watch and Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN tech.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and its variants offer good cameras, AdaptiveSync displays, powerful processors and long-lasting batteries.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and its variants offer good cameras, AdaptiveSync displays, powerful processors and long-lasting batteries.

The prices and availability will be announced at a later date.

All three versions of the Mi 10T phones are 5G-capable and come with dual SIM.

The Mi Watch includes over 100 watch faces, camera remote function, native emojis on notifications and voice control.

The Mi Watch includes over 100 watch faces, camera remote function, native emojis on notifications and voice control.

Xiaomi is also debuting the Mi Watch – its first smartwatch for the global market.

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New Arrival: Oppo A53 and Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G Green Vegan Leather

Saturday, September 26th, 2020

Oppo has launched in Singapore the Oppo A53 entry-level smartphone, and announced a new variant of the Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G – the Green Vegan Leather Edition.

The new Oppo A53 smartphone and Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G Green Vegan Leather edition.

The new Oppo A53 smartphone and Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G Green Vegan Leather edition.

The Oppo A53 sports a fast 90Hz screen refresh rate for its Neo-Display, with up to 120Hz touch sampling rate.

A large 5000mAh battery is capable of 18W Fast Charge, with Super Power Saving Mode to extend battery life with 5% remaining, and Sleep Standby Optimisation consuming only 2% of the battery to provide 8hrs of standby time overnight.

The Oppo A53 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 460 processor, 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1-based storage, which can be expanded to 256GB through a 3-Card Slot.

The phone comes with Oppo’s first RAM+ Memory Optimisation, an anti-lagging algorithm that is being introduced to Oppo phones for the first time.

Below are more details from the press release about the new Oppo phones.

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New Arrival: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G Mobile Platform

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

Qualcomm has added a new 5G mobile platform to its Snapdragon 7-series, with the Snapdragon 750G enabling global 5G, HDR gaming and on-device AI.

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G mobile platform.

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G mobile platform.

To date, there have been more than 275 designs announced or in development based on Snapdragon 7- series mobile platforms, including 140 5G designs.

“We continue to see great traction with our high-tier Snapdragon 7-series 5G mobile platforms. As we continue to build out this relatively new tier of our mobile roadmap, we’re always looking for ways to support the growing needs of our OEM customers. Snapdragon 750G delivers a selection of premium mobile features to an even wider audience,” said Kedar Kondap, vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The new Snapdragon 750G features the truly global Qualcomm Snapdragon X52 5G Modem-RF System, which supports both mmWave and sub-6 GHz, SA and NSA modes, TDD, FDD and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), and global roaming and global multi-SIM.

This comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution allows devices powered by Snapdragon 750G to support multi-gigabit connections with fast upload and download speeds.

Snapdragon 750G offers select Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming features to allow for smooth, low- latency gameplay for richer entertainment quality.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Phone in Singapore

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE is an affordably priced variant of the Galaxy S20, featuring a pro-grade triple camera in six vibrant colours. Prices start from US$699 for 5G. Local price & availability TBA.

Six colours to choose from for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White.

Six colours to choose from for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White.

Samsung positions the Galaxy S20 FE as a premium flagship smartphone with new innovations but at an accessible price point.

Samsung took select features of the Galaxy S20 series, such as the super smooth scrolling display, an AI-powered camera, advanced chipset, hyper-fast connectivity, all day battery, expandable storage, and combined these in a streamlined premium design, in order to create the new Galaxy S20 FE.

More details below from the press release about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.

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