The HTC Desire 626 will be available in Singapore from TODAY at S$358 in White Birch and Blue Lagoon with M1, Singtel, StarHub and major retailers.
HTC’s new entry-level Android smartphone, the Desire 626 is now available in Singapore (S$358).
The 5-inch HTC Desire 626 is slightly smaller than the pricier 5.5-inch Desire 826 (S$498) that hit the shelves in Singapore last week.
TomTom will be launching the new TomTom GO 510 (5”, S$349) and GO 610 (6”, S$399) portable navigation devices with Lifetime Traffic, Lifetime World Maps, and Lifetime Speed Cameras at the PC Show 2015 on 4-7 June. Discounts below.
6-inch TomTom GO 610 (S$399).
Lifetime World Maps allow people to access the latest maps from around the world, including the Southeast Asia map, for the lifespan of the new TomTom GO device at no extra cost.
Visitors to the PC Show 2015 can purchase the new models at S$20 discount off the recommended retail price, and receive a bonus carry case.
A bonus international map is included in all other GO series products sold at the PC Show, and visitors who purchase the GO50 will also receive an additional free dual car charger.
Fitness aficionados will find the full range of TomTom GPS Sport Watches on display at the Show, including the TomTom Golfer and the popular TomTom Cardio range with built-in heart rate monitor.
The new devices also come with Lifetime Speed Camera updates so drivers can always receive alerts at the locations of all speed cameras – both fixed and mobile, also for the lifetime of the device at no extra cost.
The new GO models feature fully interactive screens to pinch, zoom and swipe, as well as 3D Maps, a Click & Go mount, and the new ‘Drive Home’ and ‘Drive to Work’ buttons on the main menu to make the daily commute simpler and faster.
For the first time, drivers can use their smartphone, tablet or PC to review real-time traffic information, plan routes, and send destinations to their TomTom GO, before they get into the car with TomTom MyDrive, a feature which helps drivers to avoid traffic jams, and get to their destinations faster.
TomTom will be available at the at the Newstead Booth 6000B during the PC Show at Singapore Expo, from 4-7 June, 2015. Prices & discounts below.
The mid-tier 5-inch all-touch smartphone is now available in Singapore for S$389 from M1, Singtel and StarHub.
The new BlackBerry Leap is an all-touch alternative to the mid-tier BlackBerry Classic.
BlackBerry Leap is basically the all-touch version of the Classic – the other BlackBerry mid-tier smartphone – for those who prefer an onscreen keyboard over the traditional QWERTY keyboard in the similarly-priced sibling.
BlackBerry Leap will be on sale in Singapore (S$389) from May 23, through M1Shop outlets island-wide, as well as via the enterprise sales teams of carriers M1, Singtel and StarHub.
Like the Classic, the new Leap is targeted mainly at the business user whose main priority is to get work done – effectively and efficiently – while on the go.
BlackBerry Leap features the latest BlackBerry 10.3.1 operating system, an edge-to-edge five-inch HD display and more than a full day’s battery power.
I had a quick hands-on with the new BlackBerry Leap last week when John Sims, BlackBerry’s President of of Global Sales was in town last week to brief the deployment of a new automated fare collection system in Southeast Asia that’s based on the company’s QNX Neutrino OS.
Check out the first impressions below that I had from trying out the phone over lunch.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim will be available in Singapore from TODAY at S$498 in White Birch and Blue Lagoon with M1, Singtel, StarHub and major retailers.
The smaller entry-level sibling of the 5.5-inch HTC Desire 826 – the 5-inch Desire 626 will be available in Singapore at S$358.
The mid-range HTC Desire 826 dual sim is useful for frequent travels that needs to slot in a second SIM card using the local network of their destination.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim is driven by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 Octa-Core 64-bit processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage with microSD expansion up to 128GB.
A range of accessories including the HTC Dot View case will also be available for the HTC Desire 826 dual sim.
The phone uses Nano SIM cards and is capable of 4G LTE streaming.
It ships with Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with HTC Sense user interface, on a 5.5-inch Full HD 1080p display.
The phone is powered by an embedded 2600mAh Li-polymer battery.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim promises immersive HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio surround sound from your phone.
The smartphone comes with an audiophile-grade headset that is tuned for HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio, offering a cinematic surround sound experience.
HTC was the first phone maker to put dual front-facing stereo speakers on a smartphone.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim has 13-megapixel cameras on the front and rear, so that selfie lovers can enjoy great image quality for their self-portraits.
Eight new models from four series of Samsung’s MultiXpress multi-function printers equipped with Smart UX Centre – powered by Android – are now available in Singapore for businesses. Available at authorised Samsung business solutions partners.
Samsung’s Android printers are designed to be more independent, intuitive and can be used in all business environments for cost-effectiveness and increased productivity. Printers not shown to scale. Left: M4580FX Monochrome MFP; Right: K4350LX Monochrome MFP.
In line with Samsung’s focus to develop printer solutions that fit seamlessly into the IT and Smart office ecosystem, the new Android-based multi-function printers (MFPs) operate independently without a PC while offering application scalability and a user friendly interface.
Samsung K4350LX A3 Monochrome MFP.
The new Smart MultiXpress MFPs each feature a 10.1-inch full touchscreen panel that enables users to search and print from web browsers, emails, maps, images and other types of content – without the need to connect to a PC or server.
The touchscreen also offers the ability to preview documents, as well as editing and annotating capabilities.
The Smart MultiXpress series MFPs comprise eight new models from four different printer categories, including:
The new charger has 20,000 mAh and 3 output ports for laptops, tablets and smartphones. Available in Singapore now – S$249.
The XP20000 portable charger has a rated output of DC 19V, 3A (for charging laptops), DC5V, 2.1A (USB port for charging tablets), and DC5V, 1A (USB port for charging smartphones).
Weighing less than 500 grams, the light and portable Energizer Energi-to-go XP20000 contains a super high density battery which can power smartphones with another 40 hours of battery life, tablets with another 20 hours of battery life, and laptops with another 6.5 hours of battery life.
The XP20000 comes in white and measures 19.5 x 16.5 x 11 cm.
Besides laptops, tablets and smartphones, the XP20000 supports video and digital cameras, mobile gaming devices, mobile Bluetooth headsets, and many other mobile devices.
It is safe for commercial travel, making it suitable for the mobile worker with a laptop and multiple mobile devices, and for sharing amongst friends and families on vacation.
The Energizer Energi-to-go XP20000 takes 3.5 hours to charge, and can be charged while discharging to other devices.
The new Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ (from S$998 for 32GB) and Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ (from S$1,168) will be available in Singapore from 10 April 2015.
Pre-order and registration of interest commences from 31 March 2015 – from M1, Singtel, StarHub as well as Samsung Experience Stores.
Update (1 April, 2015):
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were launched in Singapore this evening at a showcase celebrating fashion, technology and the best of regional artistes, signaling the start of the Galaxy S6 World Tour 2015.
Models in stylish outfits posing with the Samsung Galaxy S6 4G+ and Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ at the Galaxy S6 World Tour event at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa in Singapore.
For now, both models will be available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum. Blue Topaz will be available for the Galaxy S6 4G+ and Green Emerald for the Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ at a later date.
Samsung first unveiled its latest flagship Android smartphones during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Spain in the beginning of March this year.
Registration of interest with Telecommunication Operators for the Galaxy S6 4G+ and Galaxy S6 edge 4G+ will commence from 31 March 2015, 10am.
| Samsung Galaxy | S6 4G+ | S6 edge 4G+ |
|---|---|---|
| 32GB | S$998 | S$1,168 |
| 64GB | S$1,148 | S$1,298 |
| 128GB | S$1,288 | S$1,448 |
All successful pre-order customers will be getting exclusive pre-order complimentary gifts worth S$146 comprising a Samsung Wireless Charging Pad and Clear Cover on collection date.
The new 32GB Android Nexus 6 will be in Singapore from tomorrow (28 February) at S$998.
The 32GB Nexus 6 is available in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, and will retail for S$998 exclusively through open channel (retail stores).
The phablet-sized 6-inch Nexus 6 is the first to run Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The new Material Design interface responds to touch and voice in more intuitive ways, while its 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor with quad-core CPU makes it easy to switch between apps.
The phablet has 3GB RAM and is water resistant.
Nexus 6 measures 83 x 159.3 mm and weighs 184g.
It has a 5.96-inch AMOLED display with 1440p Full HD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Gold version of the Lumia 930 comes with an anodised gold colour around its sides and will be available in Singapore (S$699) starting this Saturday, 21 February, 2015. Promotions for other Lumia models below.
The Lumia 930 will be available in black or white, both with a premium gold finish.
The gold Lumia 930 will be retailing in Singapore for S$699 at Singtel, M1 and Amobile with bundled data plans.
Below are some promotions for other Lumia Windows smartphones for this Chinese New Year. Promotion ends Saturday, February 28, or while stocks last.
The L850 inkjet printer is Epson’s first A4 6-colour ink tank system 3-in-1 photo printer. Available in Singapore now at S$589.
The Epson L850 Original Ink Tank System Printer was launched in Singapore during Sitex 2014.
The L850 offers imaging professionals a photo print speed of up to 12 seconds per 4R photo. That’s 5 ppm.
It is able to print directly onto the printable surface of CDs and DVDs, which reduces costs by eliminating the need for additional adhesive labels.
