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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be available in Singapore from 20 August at S$1,168. Pre-orders / registration of interest (with M1, Singtel, StarHub) begin today with delivery on 19 August. Free Note 7 Lens Kit (S$198) for pre orders.
The newest flagship phablet from Samsung has a 5.7-inch Quad HD Dual Edge SUPER AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 (518ppi). The Galaxy Note 7 ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
The Galaxy Note series skips a number and goes directly from Note 5 to Note 7.
The latest flagship model is now in line with the Galaxy S7 to reduce confusion among consumers.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, or Silver Titanium.
More importantly, Samsung is probably hoping that some of the success of the S7 will rub off on the Note 7 and continue turning around the fortunes of the Korean phone maker.
Prices of accessories
- LED View Cover: S$78
- S View Standing Cover: S$68
- Clear View Cover: S$68
- Leather Cover: S$48
- Backpack: S$128
- Starter Kit: S$168
* All prices include GST.
So the most “eye-catching” – forgive the pun – new feature must be the iris-scanner, another security to ensure only the right eyes get to eyeball the contents of the Note 7.
I tried it during the launch and it’s mighty fast and responsive, removing my initial reservation that it might be slow and wonky.
The S Pen also gets enhanced, software wise.
New functionalities include Screen Off Memo, Smart Select function, Air Command and Samsung Notes, as well as the ability to create and share GIF animations.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes with Dual SIM support, where one of the two nano-SIM slots can be used to accept a microSD memory card (up to 256GB) instead. This will extend the 64GB internal memory that comes with the phone.
Also, the Galaxy Note 7 and its S Pen are now both IP68-certified water and dust resistant, so you can now use them underwater – if you want/need to.
More details and technical specifications in the press release below.
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Tags:Android, availability, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, iris, Note 7, phablets, prices, S Pen, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, unveil
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
From today, DTEK50 is available for pre-order from ShopBlackBerry.com in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and The Netherlands for US$299. Availability of DTEK50 in additional global channels and countries will be announced in the coming weeks.
For a limited time, customers who pre-order a DTEK50 on ShopBlackBerry.com only will receive a complimentary BlackBerry Mobile Power Pack, a high-capacity portable charger worth US$59.99 ($69.99 CDN, €59.99 and £54.99) that powers all your compatible mobile devices to maximise your productivity and play time. This offer expires on 8 August at 11:59 pm PST. Image credit: BlackBerry.
BlackBerry boasts that the DTEK50 is “the world’s most secure Android smartphone, delivering BlackBerry’s unmatched security, privacy and productivity to price-conscious consumers and businesses”.
“We take our customers’ privacy seriously. That’s why we’re excited with all the security and functionality that’s built in our newest Android smartphone. DTEK50 merges the unique security and connectivity features BlackBerry is known for, with the rich Android ecosystem. This device adds to BlackBerry’s lineup of secure smartphones, providing choice to our customers with different price points on both, BlackBerry 10 and Android platforms,” said Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Devices, BlackBerry.
The DTEK50 is BlackBerry’s second smartphone powered by Android, following the PRIV.
Fully equipped with Android Marshmallow 6.0, DTEK50 combines BlackBerry’s unique security, privacy and productivity with the full Android experience in an all-touch design, at a price point that’s “accessible for consumers and ideal for enterprise fleet deployment”, according to the company’s press release..
Availability
DTEK50 will be available in a number of channels around the world, including more than 40 partners from electronics stores, carriers, VARs and distributors.
This includes Rogers, Bell, TELUS, WIND, Videotron and SaskTel among others in Canada.
In the U.S., DTEK50 will initially be available in Best Buy, B&H and Amazon.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Android, BlackBerry, DTEK50, Marshmallow, privacy, security, smartphones
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2016
The new Acronis Backup 12 is available as a yearly subscription (see rates here) or as a perpetual license at US$89 (S$121).
The new Acronis Backup 12 expands data protection to the Cloud, across physical and virtual systems, and onto mobile devices; with support for 15 platforms, including Microsoft, Amazon, Android, Apple, Linux, and VMWare vSphere.
Acronis, a provider of hybrid cloud data protection, has announced Acronis Backup 12, the company’s new solution that protects businesses’ full digital image.
“Data is the lifeline of today’s digital businesses – without it your company will not survive. With Acronis Backup 12, businesses get the complete protection required in this new digital world with the ability to control their data no matter where it resides combined with the power to get it back faster than ever before in the event of a loss or an outside attack,” said Serguei Beloussov, co-founder and CEO at Acronis.
With most business assets now being digital and not confined to a single device or location, businesses need a backup solution that is designed to provide complete data protection to support this new way of operating.
Acronis claims that the Backup 12 is unlike any other solution with its ability to backup and protect company data in today’s hybrid cloud IT environments – whether it resides in the cloud, on-premises, across virtual and physical systems, in remote systems, and on mobile devices.
Acronis Backup 12 is available in Singapore by contacting a local Acronis partner.
More details in the press release below.
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Tags:Acronis, backup, Backup 12, Business IT, cloud, enterprise IT, software, storage
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Saturday, July 16th, 2016
The new store is officially opened today and is located at #02-213/214/214A in Marina Square.
The new HP flagship store aims tol make it easier for consumers and SMBs to select the latest HP PC and print technologies to meet their needs. “Many users are confounded by the range and variety of form factors that have evolved to meet the needs of users at home, in the office and on the go. The new store features a modern, clean design, making it easy for the style-savvy to find a product that matches their personality or the avid gamer who needs a high-performing laptop to give him a winning edge,” said Lionel Chng, Managing Director, HP Singapore.
The new HP flagship store is managed by Newstead Technologies and features the latest lifestyle, gaming and office devices.
Students, millennials and families can easily find a suitable convertible, notebook or desktop PC that reflects their sense of style and delivers the power they need from the complete new HP Pavilion PC portfolio on display.
The new HP store features a lifestyle experience zone for shoppers to try out the latest Spectre and ENVY notebooks from HP. “We are proud to be HP’s partner in the opening of a new 1,500 square-feet flagship store within the upcoming IT Zone at Marina Square. Its completely new, clean design enhances the store’s overall ambience making it a comfortable space for customers who need something quickly or want to spend some time locating the right solution,” said Mindy Tan, Chief Executive Officer for Newstead Technologies.
The range features an Intel® RealSense Camera option for improved security with facial authentication as well as a choice of the latest Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® or up to 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors subject to model.
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Tags:ENVY, gaming, HP, Marina Square, shopping, Singapore, Spectre, store
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Friday, July 15th, 2016
The new store is located at #04-19 and is open daily from 10am to 10pm. In-store promotions below.
“We are delighted to welcome customers to our new store, offering the same superior brand experience they have come to expect and love. The new concept store is an integral part of our go-to-market strategy to showcase our suite of products and enable customers to experience first-hand the capabilities and ease of computing with Dell products,” said Rakesh Mandal, general manager, Client Solutions, South Asia and Korea, Dell. Photo credit: Dell Singapore.
The concept store features Dell’s full range of consumer devices as well as a VR-experience zone.
The new store replaces the Dell Exclusive Store that was located in Funan DigitaLife Mall – the Mall has since been closed.
The latest XPS and Inspiron notebooks are part of the full spectrum of consumer laptops, monitors and peripherals offered at the new Dell Exclusive Store at Plaza Singapura.
The new store features experience suites with Dell’s latest XPS, Inspiron and Alienware portfolio, including award-winning products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and the recent Computex 2016 in Taiwan.
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Tags:Alienware, DELL, Funan, Plaza Singapura, shopping, store, virtual reality, VR
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Linksys launches home wireless solutions leveraging next generation Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO & seamless roaming. Prices & availability below.
The new Linksys home wireless networking products shipping in Singapore now.
Linksys has launched in Singapore three new networking products in its MAX-Stream MU-MIMO portfolio.
- EA9500 (S$539) – Tri-Band router capable of up to 8 MU-MIMO streams.
- RE7000 MU-MIMO (S$199) – range extender with seamless roaming.
- WUSB6100M (S$129) – MU-MIMO USB adapter.
As part of its launch, the Linksys EA9500, one of the world’s most powerful routers and winner of the Network World Best of CES 2016, will be made available at a discounted rate of S$100 to Singtel Fibre Broadband customers from 14 July 2016.
“With the rise of bandwidth intensive activities, such as 4K streaming and online gaming, the importance of an efficient and optimized Wi-Fi network is more critical than ever. The Max-Stream family of products provides the broadest array of MU-MIMO capable and enabled products in the marketplace. MU-MIMO enables multiple devices to communicate with the router and/or range extender simultaneously, so the result is a faster and more reliable Wi-Fi,” said Justin Doucette, Senior Director of Product Management at Linksys.
Singtel Fibre Broadband customers can present their latest broadband bill at selected Challenger outlets to enjoy the offer.
This promotion is offered exclusively by Singtel.
The Linksys AC5400 Tri-Band MU-MIMO Router (Max-Stream EA9500) and AC600 MU-MIMO USB Adapter (WUSB6100M) will be available exclusively at Challenger stores and Hachi.Tech from 14 July 2016.
These two products will be available island-wide from 1 August 2016.
The AC1900 MU-MIMO Range Extender with Room to Room Wi-Fi (RE7000) will be available from 1 August 2016.
Challenger will hold a launch offer exclusively for their members – purchase the EA9500 router at a special price of S$499 and get the MU-MIMO USB adapter FREE while stocks last (savings of S$169).
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:AC1900, AC5400, AC600, availability, E9500, launch, Linksys, Max-Stream, MU-MIMO, networking, prices, promotions, range extenders, RE7000, routers, seamless roaming, Singapore, Wi-Fi, WUSB6100M
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
From today, the newest version of Google Chromecast will be available in Singapore from M1 and Lazada retailers at S$65.
The new Google Chromecast (S$65) has a brand new look and is now available in black.
Chromecast turns any TV into a smart TV by streaming the display of a Chromebook or an Android, iOS, Windows device onto a any television with an HDMI port.
With fresh content and an updated app to find entertainment, the new Chromecast promises to make streaming easier and up to 6.5x faster than its predecessor.
The new Chromecast has an updated design, making it easier to fit into TVs with crowded ports.
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Tags:Android, Chromebooks, Chromecast, Google, iPad, iPhone, laptops, Singapore, smartphones, streaming, tablets, TVs, Windows
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Friday, July 1st, 2016
B&O PLAY from Bang & Olufsen introduces the company’s first wireless earphones with the launch of the Beoplay H5. Available in Singapore at S$379 from 31 July 2016.
Beoplay H5 comes complete with a charger and a carrying pouch in Black and Dusty Rose. Available in Singapore at S$379 from 31 July 2016 onwards at Airport Duty Free, Apple Premium Resellers, Bang & Olufsen Grand Hyatt, Challenger, Newstead and leading independent retailers.
The new Beoplay H5 is designed for music lovers with an active lifestyle by Scandinavian designer Jakob Wagner, combining Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound with sleek aesthetics and an effortless tech experience.
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Tags:audio, audiovisual, AV, availability, B&O, B&O PLAY, Bang & Olufsen, Beoplay, earphones, gadgets, H5, launch, prices, Singapore
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016
The new K780 wireless keyboard from Logitech has a 10-key pad and can switch easily between any three connected smartphones/tablets. Available in Singapore now at S$129.
With a power-saving idle mode and an on/off switch, the K780 Multi-Device offers up to 24-months of battery life – plenty of time to get used to a new way of multi-tasking, by typing on all your devices with a single keyboard.
The Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is a fully-equipped computer keyboard with a 10-key pad that works with smartphones and tablets.
With the touch of an Easy-Switch button, you can easily switch between– and type on – any three connected devices.
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Tags:accessories, K780, keyboards, Logitech, Singapore, wireless
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
LG has re-entered the IT market in Singapore its launch of new laptops, monitors and projectors. Prices and availability below.
The new LG gram laptop. 15.6-inches at only 980g. Here you can see a full-sized USB 3.0 port and HDMI port, and the Type-C USB port. On the other side are two additional full-sized USB ports (USB 3.0 & USB 2.0) and a microSD card slot.
The highlight of the launch was the 15.6-inch LG gram laptop which weighs less than 1kg – 980g to be exact.
The four configurations and prices are tabulated below.
The LG gram laptops come in 14 & 15.6-inch sizes with prices ranging from S$1,499 to S$2,199. Click the image to enlarge.
The largest portfolio of new products were the monitors.
Already available in Singapore, LG are shipping three monitor classes:
- The affordable entry-level Consumer Monitors,
- the sexy UltraWide monitors,
- and the most pricey UHD monitors.
Sizes range from 21.5 inches to 34 inches. View the various models and prices available here.
Three 29UC88 UltraWide monitors set up for immersive gaming. With 2560 x 1080 resolution, the monitor comes with First-person Shooter, Real-time Strategy and Custom modes, allowing gamers to choose the most ideal solution for different game genres.
The third product genre unveiled today was the LED projectors that feature both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Tags:availability, Bluetooth, laptops, launch, LED, LG, LG gram, monitors, notebooks, prices, projectors, Singapore, Suntec, UHD, UltraWide, Wi-Fi
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