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New projector: Sony Unveils SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector at CineAsia 2013

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

The new 4K digital cinema projector is targeted for small screen cinemas. The SRX-R510P will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

Sony has unveiled a new 4K digital cinema projector, the SRX-R510P, at CineAsia 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.Following the success of Sony’s SRX-R515P model, the SRX-R510P – with its lower investment and operating costs – is ideal for cinema operators looking to deliver the excellent small screen experience.

Many movie theatres around the world have already adopted 4K technology to position themselves for the future, due to the truly immersive visual experience that 4K offers.

Major Hollywood film companies have established 4K as the next-generation standard for film screenings and distribution, and professional cameras like Sony’s CineAlta F65 are gaining popularity due to their superior 4K picture quality and outstanding contrast.

SRX-R510P Key Features

Sony PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version

Monday, December 9th, 2013

Both the Regular and Limited Edition expected to be released on 16 January, 2014. Prices below.

PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version: Regular Version (left) and Limited Version (right). Both to be released on 16 January 2014.

PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version: Regular Version (left) and Limited Version (right). Both to be released on 16 January 2014.

Prices for the PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version (Regular Version):

  • Game Card Version: S$62.90
  • Download Version: S$56.99

The Limited Version for the game (Game Card Version) is S$79.90.

Meet the devilish yet lovable Monokuma at every corner of the campus.

Meet the devilish yet lovable Monokuma at every corner of the campus.

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New arrivals: Sony VAIO Fit E & VAIO Tap 11 in Singapore

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

The VAIO Fit E notebook has a newly upgraded Intel Core™ i5-4200U 1.6GHz processor, while the VAIO Tap 11 is touted as the world’s thinnest Windows Tablet PC.

Both are already available in Singapore. Prices below.

The Sony VAIO Fit E and VAIO Tap 11 are now available in Singapore

The Sony VAIO Fit E (left) and VAIO Tap 11 (right) are now available in Singapore

The VAIO Fit E is available in black, white and pink and now has a more powerful Intel Core i5-4200U 1.60 GHz processor with turbo boost to 2.60 GHz.

Prices
VAIO Fit E S$1,499
VAIO Tap 11
i7-4610Y processor S$2,299
i5-4210Y processor S$1,999

As part of the Sony Days 2013 promotion, consumers who purchase the VAIO Fit E before and on 1 January 2014 will receive a Walkman NWZ-W274S for free.

The VAIO Tap 11 was first announced earlier this year at IFA, Europe’s biggest tech show.

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New DSLR: Canon EOS M2 MIL camera with Hybrid CMOS AF II

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

The new Canon EOS M2 compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera incorporates Hybrid CMOS AF II for significantly enhanced autofocus (AF) performance. Available in black or white, the EOS M2 goes on sale in Japan in mid-December. Price TBA.

*The images in this article are from Canon.

The white EOS M2 (left) with EF-M22mm f/2 STM lens, and the black EOS M2 (right) with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

The white EOS M2 (left) with EF-M22mm f/2 STM lens, and the black EOS M2 (right) with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

The EOS M was first released in September 2012.

Its successor – the EOS M2 promises image quality on par with EOS series of digital SLR cameras but in a compact and lightweight design.

EOS M2 versus EOS M - according to Canon Japan.

EOS M2 versus EOS M – according to Canon Japan.

Compared with its predecessor, Canon claims that the new EOS M2 realises dramatically improved autofocusing performance and now incorporates built-in Wi-Fi in a body that is approximately 8 percent smaller in volume.

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New arrivals: WD debuts world’s 1st SSD+HDD Black2 dual drive

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

The WD Black2 dual drive (S$459) is available in Singapore with 5-year limited warranty.

WD Black2 dual drive (S$459) is available in Singapore through selected retailers and distributed by Achieva Technology Pte Ltd  and Eternal Asia (S) Pte Ltd.

WD Black2 dual drive (S$459) is available in Singapore through selected retailers and distributed by Achieva Technology Pte Ltd and Eternal Asia (S) Pte Ltd.

The 2.5-inch drive pairs a 120GB SSD with a 1TB hard drive and connects through a single cable and fits into a conventional 9.5 mm slot.

“Our customers told us they like our Solid State Hybrid Drive technology, but our tech savvy users asked for more control of where they store their data,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president of WD’s Storage Technology business unit.

The dual-drive solution is targeted at consumers and service providers looking to upgrade notebooks, small form factor desktops, and single-slot and all-in-one (AIO) systems with both SSD level performance and HDD capacity.

Designed for enthusiasts, creative professionals, gamers and PC builders, the WD Black2 dual drive provides improved overall drive capacity, performance, and reliability, while offering the flexibility to choose how and where their data is stored.

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New arrivals: Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P215 b, M215 b and M215 fw

Monday, November 25th, 2013

Fuji Xerox today launched the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P215 b (S$99), DocuPrint M215 b (S$169) and DocuPrint M215 fw (S$299). These monochrome printers are available in Singapore from today.

The new Fuji Xerox printers (from left): DocuPrint P215 b (S$99), DocuPrint M215 b (S$169) and DocuPrint M215 fw (S$299).

The new Fuji Xerox printers (from left): DocuPrint P215 b (S$99), DocuPrint M215 b (S$169) and DocuPrint M215 fw (S$299).

Created for small businesses and home offices, these compact, monochrome printers promises to help businesses save money, energy and reduce their impact on the environment.

With Fuji Xerox’s S-LED (Self-Scanning Light Emitting Diode) and DELCIS (Digitally-Enhanced Lighting Control Imaging System) technology, these printers will be able to produce consistently sharp images at true 1200 x 1200 dpi.

The new printers boast the following:

  • Trouble free, user friendly, better productivity and assured speed.
  • Easy to use with intuitive LCD screen, wireless connectivity and direct scan to USB memory.
  • Energy efficiency saves money and the environment.
  • Small business printers with big business features – Guaranteed quality and reliability.

Below are more details from the press release.

New arrivals: Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900

Monday, November 25th, 2013

Linksys announced its fastest Wireless-AC router today. It will debut in Singapore at SITEX 2013 at a promotional introductory price of S$319, with free gifts worth up to S$188.

After the show, this flagship model will retail at S$339 from 2 December onwards. All prices include GST.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 is the company's flagship router with the fastest Wireless-AC speed.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 is the company’s flagship router with the fastest Wireless-AC speed.

Equipped with a dual-core processor and external antennae to deliver higher speed and wider range, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 promises high-performance connectivity in the home.

“Linksys understands that today’s consumers need reliable wireless coverage throughout their home. With our expertise in networking we have brought today’s best wireless technologies together in one sleek form factor,” said Tang Boon Ping, Director, Asia, Linksys and Belkin.

The new router offers speeds of up to 600Mbps to Wireless-N clients and up to 1300Mbps to Wireless-AC clients.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 also sees the re-introduction of three external and removable dipole antennae, for better performance.

Aside from giving consumers maximum flexibility in steering the signal to enhance network range and stability, the inclusion of external antennae also allow discerning users to swap out the antennae with other types depending on personal preference.

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Promotions: NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with free installation

Wednesday, November 6th, 2013

From 1 – 30 November, the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router will be available at a promotional price of S$299 (usual price S$319).

Challenger members pay just S$259 and will receive a free installation (worth S$80) for every purchase of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi router.

Left and right views of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router.

Left and right views of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router.

The complimentary one-hour free onsite installation service includes set-up of the R6300v2, establishment of internet connection and testing of internet connectivity to one device.

The NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band promises the world’s fastest Wi-Fi speed of up to 1750 Mbps.

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New arrivals: Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model hits Singapore on 14 November

Monday, November 4th, 2013

The new slimmer and lighter PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) Wi-Fi model (PCH-2006 series) will be in Singapore from 14 November. RRP: S$299.

Update (12 November):

So Sony is having a press conference for the PlayStation 4 in Singapore in an hour’s time. Looking forward to the new gaming console that’s priced at US$399 in the US.

The new PS Vita system will come in six different colors of “Black” (shown here), “White”, “Lime green/White”, “Light blue/White”, “Pink/Black” and “Khaki/Black”.

The new Sony PS Vita system will come in six different colors of “Black” (shown here), “White”, “Lime green/White”, “Light blue/White”, “Pink/Black” and “Khaki/Black”.

The new PS Vita system, featuring a more streamlined form factor and a 1GB internal memory card, is 20 percent slimmer and 15 percent lighter than the original version, making the portable entertainment system even easier to carry.

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New arrivals: New ASUS PadFone Infinity available from 9 Nov in Singapore

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity will be available in Singapore from 9 November in Platinum White. The 16GB (S$898) and 32GB (S$998) versions are available from StarHub, M1 and authorised retailers.

The New PadFone Infinity Station is available separately for an additional S$328. The Titanium Black colour will be available later.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

Both mobile operators will offer the hybrid device at a range of attractive mobile price plans that allow customers to connect to the respective LTE / DC-HSPA+ mobile networks.

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and measures 143.5 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm, weighs 145g and has a 2400mAh battery.

The docking station measures 264.6 x 181.6 x 10.6 mm, weighs 532g and includes a 5000mAh battery.

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