Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category
Monday, September 15th, 2014
Canon has launched the EOS 7D Mark II, PowerShot G7 X, N2, SX60 HS and three new lenses.The “Flag Off” event also showcased the PowerShot SX400 IS, SX520 HS and camera bags that were announced earlier this summer.
Update (28 October, 2014):
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II will be available in Singapore from early November 2014 at Canon authorised dealers at the following recommended prices.
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
SRP (incl. GST) |
| EOS 7D Mark II Kit II (w/EF S15-85 IS USM) |
S$3,499 |
| EOS 7D Mark II Kit (w/EF S18-135 IS STM) |
S$3,049 |
| EOS 7D Mark II Body |
S$2,499 |
Update (24 September, 2014):
The Canon PowerShot G7 X is now available in Singapore for S$799.
Canon unveiled the EOS 7D Mark II along with three new lenses and three new PowerShot compact cameras at Photokina 2014 in Cologne, Germany.
The highlight of the event was the EOS 7D Mark II which was unveiled in conjunction with the global announcement at Photokina 2014 in Cologne, Germany.
EOS 7D Mark II
The EOS 7D Mark II is the much anticipated successor to the EOS 7D, and features a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel Phase AF, high-speed continuous shooting of up to 10 frames per second (fps), and a 65-point all-cross-type Autofocus system.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
The APS-C DSLR sports dual DIGIC 6 image processors and ISO up to 16,000 (expandable to 51,200); with shutter release cycle rated to 200,000, up from 150,000 in its predecessor.
The camera weighs 820g (body only), has built-in GPS, and comes with double memory card slots for CF and SD cards.
It is expected to go on sale in the US in November for US$1,799 (body only) or US$2,149 (with EF-S 18-135MM f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens).
Three new lenses
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Tags:cameras, Canon, EOS, EOS 7D, EOS 7D Mark II, lenses, photography, Photokina, Powershot
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Thermos has announced a new series of sports bottles for children and adults, as well as a pop-up museum in Singapore.
“Artefacts” exhibited at the Thermos Pop-up museum.
The pioneer in developing innovative vacuum-insulated lifestyle products celebrates its rich heritage of 110 years this September with a mini pop-up museum in Singapore.
The original plaque awarded by Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain to Thermos.
The pop-up museum will make its first stop at Ngee Ann City’s B2 Takashimaya Square from 11 till 28 September 2014.
After that, it will next appear at OG Albert Complex from 2 – 15 October 2014.
Thermos also launched new sports bottles for children and active adults – the FFG and FFZ series, which are available in stores immediately.
An urban chic straw bottle TS-400 is slated to be available in October.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:bottle, insulation, mugs, promotions, Singapore, sports, Thermos, vacuum
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Nikon launched in Singapore today a new DSLR, a compact shooter, a 20mm prime lens and a flash. Price and availability TBA.
Update (23 October, 2014):
The Nikon COOLPIX S6900 (Black, White & Pink) is now available in Singapore, at a recommended retail price of S$419.
Update (20 October, 2014):
Nikon has announced the pricing information below. Available now.
- AF-S NIKKOR 20MM F/1.8G ED – S$1,099
- Speedlight SB-500 – S$319
- Nikon DSLR D750 with 24-120 KIT – S$4,079
- Multi-power Battery Pack MB-D16 – S$449
Update (24 September, 2014):
The Nikon D750 (body only) is now available in Singapore for S$3,079. The D750 Kit will be available in November 2014.
For every Nikon D750 (body only) purchased from 24 September 2014 to 5 October 2014, customers will be entitled to redeem a free 32GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive (worth S$139).
Redemption is available from 3–5 October 2014, from 11am–7pm at Funan DigitaLife Mall, in conjunction with the upcoming I AM FULL FREEDOM Nikon consumer event.
Nikon COOLPIX S6900 (left) and Nikon D750 (right).
The highlight of the launch is the D750, a “successor” for the aged D700 that sits between the D610 and the D810.
D750 Full-frame DSLR
The full-frame D750 is Nikon’s smallest and lightest FX-format camera and will be available in September 2014.
Nikon D750 DSLR
It ships with built-in Wi-Fi, vertical-tilting monitor, 24.3 megapixels, 91K-pixel RGB sensor, and high-speed continuous shooting rate of approximately 6.5 frames per second for both FX- and DX- format, all fitted into a slim and durable body.
The FX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image-processing engine are packed into a monocoque structure framed by carbon fiber composite material (new material), and magnesium alloy to provide nimble durability.
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Tags:cameras, compacts, D750, DSLRs, DX, Flash, full-frame, FX, launch, lenses, Nikon, SB-500, Singapore, SPEEDLIGHT
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Friday, September 12th, 2014
The new imageFORMULA P-215II (S$399) and P-208II (S$279) are now available in Singapore at Canon authorised dealers.
Canon imageFORMULA P-215II (top) and P-208II (bottom) scanners. Priced at S$399 and S$279 respectively.
The new lightweight and portable scanners from Canon offers convenience, easy operation and performance; and makes on-the-go scanning a breeze.
Scanning speeds
The imageFORMULA P-215II scans at 15 pages per minute (ppm) for colour and 10ppm for monochrome documents, while the imageFORMULA P-208II scans at 8ppm for both colour and monochrome documents.
Apart from a lightweight body, these devices come with an intuitive user interface and multiple editing options for the digitisation of documents, offering easy operation without the need to install any drivers.
New image processing functions have also been introduced to give users better control over the image quality and output.
More details from the press release.
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Tags:Canon, imageFORMULA, P-208II, P-215II, portable, scanners
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Thursday, September 11th, 2014
New Jabra Storm features advanced Noise Blackout which cancels outdoor noisy situations and offers 10 hours of clear conversation on the go. Available in Singapore for S$128.
South Korean Rock music songwriter – Go Younha – wearing the new Jabra Storm.
Noise Blackout uses dual microphones and DSP technology to reduce background noise.
The sleek and stylish Jabra Storm.
The stylish but discreet behind-the-ear Jabra Storm also features microPOWER battery and Wind Noise Blackout (different from Noise Blackout) technology.
microPOWER technology reduces battery size and boosts battery efficiency, while Wind Noise Blackout reduces wind noise.
The A2DP-enabled Jabra Storm weighs only 7.9g and boasts a standby time of 10 days.
The Jabra Storm is now available in Singapore from Apple premium resellers, Challenger stores, Harvey Norman and other authorised resellers.
Tags:audio, Bluetooth, Go Younha, headset, Jabra, microPOWER, mono, Noise Blackout, Singapore, Storm, voice, Wind Noise Blackout
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
Samsung’s latest addition to the GALAXY series promises superior connectivity with up to 300 Mbps 4G+ LTE-Advanced networks. Available in Singapore at S$948 from 13 September.
The GALAXY ALPHA 4G+ will be available in Singapore in Charcoal Black and Dazzling White from 13 September and in Frosted Gold from end September.
The GALAXY ALPHA 4G+ features a compact body with a metal frame and finish, with curved corners and a tactile soft back cover.
At 6.7mm thick, the GALAXY ALPHA 4G+ is one of the slimmest GALAXY devices.
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Tags:4G, Alpha, Galaxy, LTE, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
The Dell PowerEdge 13th generation server portfolio features customer-inspired engineering built to optimise price performance for the widest range of web, enterprise and hyperscale applications.
Dell has unveiled its most advanced and easy-to-manage portfolio of PowerEdge servers, designed to help customers worldwide address and optimise the evolving spectrum of application and workload requirements.
The new Dell PowerEdge servers has begun shipping on 8 September, 2014.
For Dell OEM customers, PowerEdge 13th Generation platforms offer state-of-the-art technology with OEM-customer inspired features delivering greater flexibility, choice, and scalability while being lifecycle optimised and transition-friendly.
The portfolio features state-of-the-art advancements in storage, processing and memory technology coupled with industry-leading systems management capabilities.
The new Dell PowerEdge portfolio – which begins with five form-factors across blade, rack and tower servers – provides customers with choice in how they address industry trends including cloud computing, mobility, big data, and software-defined infrastructure.
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Tags:DELL, Intel, PowerEdge, servers, Xeon
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
The latest Intel Xeon processors promise to accelerate data center transformation for the digital services era. New technologies provide a range of capabilities and are central to enabling a software defined infrastructure. Pricing below.
The latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3.
Intel has introduced the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600/1600 v3 product families to address the requirements of diverse workloads and the rapidly evolving needs of data centers.
Pricing
The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family will be offered with 26 different parts that range in price from $213 to $2,702 in quantities of 1,000.
Intel Xeon processor E5-1600 workstations will be offered with six different parts in prices ranging from $295 to $1,723.
The new processor families include numerous enhancements that provide performance increases of up to 3x over the previous generation, world-class energy efficiency and enhanced security.
To facilitate the explosive demand for software defined infrastructure (SDI), the processors expose key metrics, through telemetry, which enable the infrastructure to deliver services with the best performance, resilience and optimised total cost of ownership.
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Tags:Acer, Asus, DELL, Haswell, HP, Intel, Lenovo, processors, Toshiba, Xeon
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Monday, September 8th, 2014
The new Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 combines the functionality of a laptop with the usability of a tablet. It is now available in Singapore starting from S$1,699.
The 360-degree hinge design of the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 enables seamless switching between laptop, easel, tent and tablet modes.
The Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 runs on Windows 8.1 and features a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge allowing consumers to switch seamlessly between laptop and tablet.
The hybrid device ships with up to a 500GB hard drive, a 13-inch HD touch display (with optional Full HD) coated with anti-smudge coating, edge-to-edge styling and 10-finger capacitive touch.
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Tags:converters, DELL, hybrids, Inspiron, Intel, Microsoft, notebooks, Singapore, tablets, Windows, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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Thursday, August 28th, 2014
SingAREN-Lightwave Internet Exchange (SLIX) will boost international collaborations for Singapore’s research and education community.
SingAREN-Lightwave Internet Exchange (SLIX)
Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network (SingAREN) has announced the launch of SingAREN-Lightwave Internet Exchange (SLIX), the first 100Gbps community network to be set up in the Southeast Asia region.
“SingAREN is proud to be the first to launch a 100 Gbps research and education network in the region. By increasing the network speed by ten-fold and with our suite of value-added services, SingAREN aims to facilitate collaborations amongst our local research organisations and with their international counterparts,” said A/Prof Francis Lee Bu Sung, President of SingAREN.
With SLIX, Singapore’s Research and Education (R&E) community will gain seamless access to a super high speed network with a hundred times more capacity than before; and enjoy bandwidth fully dedicated to their use.
Built on an optical fibre core comprising dark fibres, SLIX allows resiliency, future capacity upgrade, and technology-proof network connectivity.
The new network also opens up new possibilities as a test-bed, extending database mirroring services, bilateral disaster recovery, high performance computing federation and shared services, high volume peering for content data networks and other value-adding services to the R&E community.
In addition, SLIX will also enable research organisations to test different protocols for interconnections such as the Infiniband; and optical network researchers to carry out their experiments.
SLIX Ring Setup
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Tags:3D Networks, A*STAR, NRF, NUS, SingAREN, SLIX
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