Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category

Apple unveils iPad Air 2 & iPad mini 3 and other new products

Friday, October 17th, 2014

Following last month’s big launch of the iPhone 6, Tim Cook has just introduced the new iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Apple also unveiled a new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display (from S$3,388), updated the Mac mini and made OS X Yosemite available today as a free upgrade.

The new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are available in three metallic finishes: gold, silver and space grey.

The new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are available in three metallic finishes: gold, silver and space grey.

This is the second big launch for Apple close on the heels of the iPhone 6 launch last month.

iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

The iPad Air 2 is only 6.1mm thin and weighs less than 450g, featuring improved Retina display for enhanced contrast and richer, more vibrant colours, and better cameras for taking stunning photos and videos.

The new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 offer Touch ID so users can unlock their iPad with the touch of a finger.

Local prices for the new iPads are as follows.

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New arrivals: Linksys AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router E8350

Friday, October 17th, 2014

Linksys today announced its first 4×4 Wireless AC router aimed at families and gamers. Available in Singapore from 7 November at S$399, exclusively at Challenger.

“We have been working closely with our vendors to design and engineer this router so they have advantages to outperform and provide the value consumers are looking for in high end routers,” said Mike Chen, vice president product management, Linksys.

“We have been working closely with our vendors to design and engineer this router so they have advantages to outperform and provide the value consumers are looking for in high end routers,” said Mike Chen, vice president product management, Linksys.

The E8350 router is targeted at households with multiple internet users as well as single users that use the internet for high bandwidth applications such as gaming or video streaming.

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New arrivals: Toshiba Ultra-HD 4K Pro Theatre TV L9450 series with Android

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

The latest Ultra-HD 4K L9450 series with Android Pro Theatre TVs from Toshiba embraces the Android platform. Now available throughout Asia, prices range from S$2,299 to S$17,999 and are listed below.

The L9450 Pro-Theatre TVs with Ultra-HD 4K and Android come in 50, 65 and 84-inch models.

The L9450 Pro-Theatre TVs with Ultra-HD 4K and Android come in 50, 65 and 84-inch models.

The Android compatibility makes available an abundance of apps that are downloadable on Google Play

Toshiba Price
50L9450VE S$2,299
65L9450VE S$4,999
84L9450VE S$17,999

Four times sharper than Full HD, Ultra-HD 4K offers unparalleled clarity for a growing selection of 4K content, ranging from movies to games and photos.

Not only are visible on screen details significantly bolstered, viewers can also sit closer to the display without being distracted by pixilation.

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New arrivals: Jabra Evolve headset for businesses

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

The Jabra Evolve is a new headset series targeted at businesses of all sizes, enabling greater concentration and focus in the open office, boosting productivity in noisy work environments. Sold through java Business Solutions partners from S$63.50.

The new Jabra Evolve family of business headsets. From S$63.50.

The new Jabra Evolve family of business headsets. From S$63.50.

Jabra Evolve is a series of professional headsets that support the communication needs of knowledge workers, where 69 percent state that disturbances in the open office have a negative impact on their performance.

“The Jabra Evolve headsets create a complete personal concentration zone that boosts focus and work satisfaction for employees in increasingly open, loud and distracting workspaces,” said Ben Samman, ASEAN Managing Director, Jabra.

Through advanced noise-cancellation technologies, Jabra Evolve aims to enhance productivity by offering a personal “concentration zone.”

The series consists of five headsets all purpose-built for shutting out the hustle and bustle of the open office, including features that signal when the user doesn’t want to be disturbed.

The Jabra Evolve has a microphone boom arm discreetly integrating into the headband.

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New arrivals: SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I memory cards

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

The new memory cards for action cameras are built to match the harshest conditions and enables the next generation of 4K Ultra HD video capture. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I cards are built for extreme durability.  Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I cards are built for extreme durability. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.

The new SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras give extreme sports enthusiasts the speed, quality, capacity, and durability they need to confidently capture the moment in breathtaking detail.

“We are committed to offering customers a range of memory solutions that stand up to environmental extremes, including temperature, water, shocks and x-rays. These new memory cards give users the confidence that their high quality video will be there to share with others when the adventure is done,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, Singapore and Malaysia, SanDisk Corporation.

Now rated UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), these fast, high-performing cards are well-matched with action cameras, as they deliver the performance required to capture Full HD and 4K Ultra HD action video.

The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras offer read/write speeds of up to 60MB/s/40MB/s to enable users to capture the most daring adventures in stunning detail.

With the new cards, action camera users can quickly transfer files and view their thrilling adventure on today’s new 4K TVs and monitors.

Perfect to endure all the action, the cards are waterproof, shockproof, and X-ray proof, and are capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

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New arrivals: Linksys WRT 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch SE4008

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

The Linksys WRT 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (SE4008) is the first in a lineup of new networking peripherals made to compliment the Linksys Wireless-AC Dual Band Wireless Router (WRT1900AC). Available from 28 November at S$109.

Front and rear views of the Linksys WRT 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch SE4008.

Front and rear views of the Linksys WRT 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch SE4008.

The SE4008 is designed to physically stack below the WRT1900AC router, and expands a home network while reducing the clutter and creating a clean “stack” of vital networking components.

Offering easy connectivity of up to eight devices, the new WRT Switch brings maximum Gigabit transfer speeds to wired products such as game consoles, printers, hard drives, IP cameras and more.

Features at a glance:

  • Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports: deliver speeds up to ten times faster than Fast Ethernet.
  • Space-Saving Design: Build up the WRT system while saving desktop space with the switch’s unique stackable design.
  • Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize network traffic such as video and audio applications for optimal streaming from a connected router.
  • Auto-Sensing Ports: Advanced ports maximize data flow rates to connected devices. Additionally, when a connected device is turned off or not in use, the SE4008 will place the port in power-saving mode.
  • Easy Setup: Simply plug a router into the switch and instantly connect devices to your Wi-Fi network.
  • LED Indicators: Located on the front of the switch for simple troubleshooting.

More details below.

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ASUS showcases 12 new products in Singapore for 2014

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014

In its main product launch for 2014 in Singapore, ASUS launched a slew of 12 new business, consumer and gaming products – including the Transformer Book T300 Chi, ROG G751 and ZenWatch.

The three hero products for today: ASUS Transformer Book T300Chi, ROG G751 and ZenWatch.

The three hero products for today: ASUS Transformer Book T300Chi, ROG G751 and ZenWatch.

Many of the devices were first unveiled during IFA 2014 in early September, the highlight of which was the ZenWatch – the company’s first wearable device.

It will be available in Singapore for S$299 from end of 2014.

ASUS Eeebook X205

ASUS Eeebook X205

Another significant milestone is the unveiling of devices incorporating the latest Intel Core M processor, also unveiled during IFA 2014 – the Transformer Book T300 Chi is one of the earliest off the block to ship with the new chip.

The new Core M, which enables razor-thin, energy-efficient, fanless designs for 2-in-1 devices must have played a large part in making the Transformer Book T300 Chi the world’s slimmest 12.5-inch detachable 2-in-1 tablet.

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New arrivals: LG curved Ultra HD TV series with 4K 3D+

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

The LG UC970T Curved ULTRA HD TV is available in 55-inch (S$4,499) and 65-inch (S$6,299).

The LG UC970T Curved Ultra HD TV is available in Singapore at Audio House, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount and other LG appointed retailers.

The LG UC970T Curved Ultra HD TV is available in Singapore at Audio House, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount and other LG appointed retailers.

LG Electronics has launched its latest Curved ULTRA HD TV (UC970T).

As with the flat ULTRA HD TV, the latest model supports 4K Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC), which offers flawless ULTRA HD images with minimal motion blur.

The LG Curved ULTRA HD TV employ 3840 x 2160 resolution In-Plane Switching (IPS) 4K panel that reproduces vivid colours.

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Raoul showcases Fall Winter 2014 collection with iQNECT app

Saturday, October 4th, 2014

Raoul offers an interactive shopping experience of its latest Fall Winter 2014 collection through the launch of its collaboration with iQNECT, with promotions below.

All shoppers need to do is to download the IQNect app and visit Raoul (located at #02-49 Paragon), snap pictures of selected Raoul looks and be taken on a virtual journey to New York Fashion Week and this season’s Lookbook.

All shoppers need to do is to download the IQNECT app and visit Raoul (located at #02-49 Paragon), snap pictures of selected Raoul looks and be taken on a virtual journey to New York Fashion Week and this season’s Lookbook. Photo taken with Samsung GALAXY S5 smartphone.

Through the iQNECT app, Raoul is transporting shoppers from its boutique in Singapore to the heart of New York Fashion Week through rich branded content and information on their mobile devices.

The Raoul FW14 collection pays homage to Wiener Werkstatte – a progressive alliance of artists and designers founded in 1897.

Some of the more conscious and graphic approaches to the design ideals of this movement inspired the strict black and ivory diamond-shaped graphics in linear silhouettes along with the overblown flower motifs.

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New arrivals: Plantronics EncorePro 500 Series headsets

Friday, October 3rd, 2014

The Plantronics EncorePro 500 Series is designed for customer service centers and offices and promises greater comfort for all-day wearing, superior noise-canceling for clearer calls, and increased reliability to help manage costs.

The noise-canceling technology in the EncorePro 500 Series ensures more focused and private calls, so conversations will be heard clearly with fewer misunderstood words and with reduced background noise from keyboards and close talkers.

The noise-canceling technology in the EncorePro 500 Series ensures more focused and private calls, so conversations will be heard clearly with fewer misunderstood words and with reduced background noise from keyboards and close talkers.

Plantronics also announced next-generation DA Series USB digital audio processors for their headsets that deliver a more complete audio experience by providing context for every call.

The new Plantronics customer service solutions aim to help organisations improve metrics, attract and retain Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and create a better customer experience.

The series includes the following models (all models support wideband audio):

  • EncorePro 510/520 (dedicated over-the-head): US$88-126
  • EncorePro 530 (over-the-ear): US$110
  • EncorePro 540 (convertible): US$120

The EncorePro 540 has simple design yet offer high-performance audio regardless of the preferred wearing style.

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