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LG Cloud service now available in Singapore for LG Smart TVs

Monday, May 13th, 2013

LG Cloud enables users to stream content directly to LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, and provides a convenient location to store entertainment content that automatically synchronizes between PCs, smartphones and TVs.

LG Cloud service is now available in Singapore.

LG Cloud service is now available in Singapore.

LG’s Cloud service allows members to easily store content in their own personal LG Cloud account.

Signing in to an account on an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV is quick and easy thanks to the automatic Single Sign On (SSO) protocol, which is able to recognize both the user’s LG Smart TV ID and LG Cloud ID.

Automated Updating Made Simple

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Docking station, jackets and accessories for HP ElitePad 900

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Here are some 0ptional accessories that add to the usability and connectivity of the HP ElitePad 900 tablet.

HP ElitePad 900 with an HP Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (S89) and Docking Station (S$219).

HP ElitePad 900 with an HP Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (S$89) and Docking Station (S$219).

  • HP ElitePad Productivity Jacket (S$339) — includes an integrated keyboard, connectivity ports, SD card reader and adjustable viewing angles for a complete computing experience.
HP ElitePad Docking Station serves as a stand and provides additional connection ports for the tablet. These include 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Poweed USB 2.0, 1 x Combo stereo/headphone jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45, and 1 x Smart AC adapter.

HP ElitePad Docking Station serves as a stand and provides additional connection ports for the tablet. These include 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Poweed USB 2.0, 1 x Combo stereo/headphone jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45, and 1 x Smart AC adapter.

  • HP ElitePad Expansion Jacket (S$189) — adds USB, HDMI and other connectivity to get more done on the go. Adds even longer battery life when bundled with the optional HP ElitePad Jacket battery (S$279 for Expansion Jacket with Battery) .
  • The HP ElitePad Rugged Case (S$99) — provides military-grade reliability and enhances the stylish profile of the ElitePad for added protection.
  • HP ElitePad Docking Station (S$219) — delivers an enterprise-class desktop experience with an added keyboard and monitor and also charges the tablet. Or, use it to set the tablet up as a secondary screen for phenomenal multitasking.
  • HP Executive Tablet Pen — lets customers write messages and notes in their natural handwriting directly on screen and then save or convert to typed text for use in other applications.

LG and Google launch Nexus 4 in Singapore (S$668)

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4 – with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – is now available in Singapore at S$668 (16GB).

Nexus 4 from Google and LG is now available in Singapore for S$668.

Nexus 4 from Google and LG is now available in Singapore for S$668.

Nexus 4 is the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google.

Nexus 4
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Screen 4.7″ IPS
Resolution 1280 x 768, 320ppi
Battery 2,300 mAh
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5 GHz Quad Core
Camera Rear: 8mp
Front: 1.3mp
Video HD
Memory Int: 16 GB
RAM: 2 GB
Size /mm 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1
Weight 139 g
Price S$668

The phone comes with a Qualcomm Quad Core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 True HD IPS Plus 320 ppi resolution touch screen made with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

Running on Jelly Bean, Nexus 4 ships with the latest Google apps.

These include Google Now – your personal information manager; Google Maps – for turn-by-turn GPS navigation with live traffic info; as well as 3D Maps, Street View and Indoor Maps.

Nexus 4 has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel HD front camera.

It has an embedded 2,100mAh Li-polymer battery.

Nexus 4 comes with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Nexus 4 comes with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

HP ElitePad 900 tablet computer now available in Singapore

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Designed specially for business and government use, HP ElitePad 900 is a 10.1 tablet running on Windows 8.

SRP: S$1,099 (incl GST) for 32GB eMMC SSD and S$1,299 (incl GST) for 64GB eMMC SSD. For S$199 more, HSPA+ versions are also available for mobile broadband connectivity.

The HP ElitePad 900 is a tablet designed for businesses, with a 10.1 inch diagonal screen and a range of accessories.

The HP ElitePad 900 is a tablet designed for businesses, with a 10.1 inch diagonal screen and a range of accessories.

I first saw the ElitePad 900 as a prototype back in October last year. Half a year later, the tablet is now available in Singapore.

Back of the HP ElitePad 900

Back of the HP ElitePad 900

ElitePad 900 offers the full serviceability, enhanced security and manageability found in HP Elite PCs, and military-grade durability for drops, vibration, dust, temperature extremes and high altitude.

Optional accessories add to the usability and connectivity of the ElitePad 900.

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iOS iPhone and iPad get Google Now with Google Search app

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 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”.

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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Dell releases ultra-portable Windows 8 Vostro 5460 today

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.

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.

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.

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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New headset: Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78)

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.

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.

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.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

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TODAY: Gray GALAXY Express Android smartphone in Singapore

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

The Samsung GALAXY Express smartphone will be available in Gray from today at  S$598, without line contract. The Android phone first debuted in Singapore in white last Saturday.

Samsung GALAXY Express: S$598, in gray and white, now available in Singapore.

Samsung GALAXY Express: S$598, in gray and white, now available in Singapore.

The Saumsung GALAXY Express is a feature-rich multimedia smartphone which promises great performance, connectivity, easy usability and superior battery life to enhance everyday experiences.

Key tech specs for the Samsung GALAXY smartphone are listed below.

TODAY: Glacier Silver 32GB HTC One phone debuts in Singapore

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

The 32GB Glacier Silver version of the HTC One is now available in Singapore from today at S$968 at all three mobile operators. The 64GB Glacier Silver (S$1,068) and the Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) versions will be available from May onwards.

HTC One Android smartphone. RRP for Glacier White with 32GB: S$968.

HTC One Android smartphone. RRP for Glacier White with 32GB: S$968.

HTC One is the new flagship smartphone for the Taiwanese phone maker and boasts features such as HTC BlinkFeed, Zoe, BoomSound and Sense TV.

The Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) version of the HTC One will be available from May onwards.

The Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) version of the HTC One will be available from May onwards.

The Android Jelly Bean smarpthone comes in 32GB and 64GB versions and has a 4.7-inch 1080p (468 ppi) Full HD touch screen made of Corning Gorilla Glass 2, as well as a 4-megapixel Ultrapixel rear camera with f/2 aperture and 28mm lens.

Measuring 137.4 x 68.2 x 9 mm and weighing 130g, the HTC One comes with an embedded rechargeable 2300 mAh battery.

It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz, Quad-core processor, and is NFC and 4G LTE capable.

Tech specs for the HTC One are listed below.

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TODAY: Sony Xperia ZL Android smartphone debuts in Singapore

Friday, April 12th, 2013

The Xperia ZL is available in black or white at an RRP of S$868 (without contract).

Xperia ZL from Sony Mobile Communications hit the shelves today at RRP S$868 without contract.

Xperia ZL from Sony Mobile Communications hit the shelves today at RRP S$868 without contract.

The Xperia ZL is a design variant of Sony Mobile’s flagship smartphone Xperia Z.

The Xperia ZL has a Full HD (1080 x 1920) 5-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, running on a 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM.

It sports a 13-megapixel Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video, Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to capture sharp pictures and videos under any conditions.

A STAMINA battery mode promises to improve standby times at least fourfold.

The Xperia ZL also offers easy and fast One-touch functions to wirelessly share music, photos and videos across devices.