Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category

Red Hat launches open source Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Red Hat’s new Enterprise Operating System is now generally available, and offers a single platform for enterprises to converge their computing across the open hybrid cloud, from bare metal and virtual machines to the cloud.

Red Hat's latest release of its flagship platform - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 promises dramatic improvements in reliability, performance, and scalability.

Red Hat’s latest release of its flagship platform – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 promises dramatic improvements in reliability, performance, and scalability.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the latest major release of the company’s flagship platform.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 not only lays the foundation for the open hybrid cloud and serves enterprise workloads across converged infrastructures, but it also pushes the operating system beyond today’s position as a commodity platform.

Built to meet modern datacenter demands along with next-generation IT requirements, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 powers the spectrum of enterprise IT, from application containers to cloud services.

Bare metal servers, virtual machines, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) are converging to form a robust, powerful datacenter environment to meet constantly changing business needs.

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New arrivals: Sony HD-S1A world slimmest 1TB portable HDD

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

The new 1TB Slim HDD HD-S1A, in both black and silver colours, will be available at all Sony Stores and Sony Centre from July 2014 at an RRP of S$159.

New Sony HD-S1A 1TB portable HDD. S$159.

New Sony HD-S1A 1TB portable HDD. S$159.

Sony boasts that the new HD-S1A is the world’s slimmest 1TB Portable HDD currently available in the market.

The device provides storage device on-the-go and fits in the pocket or laptop sleeve, weighing 155g and only 8.7mm thin.

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New arrivals: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III compact camera

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

Sony offers professional quality in your pocket with wider, brighter lens and built-in viewfinder in the compact body of the RX100 mark III.

Available in Singapore from June: S$1,199.

Sony Singapore invited us down for a hands-on on the camera which had just arrived earlier this morning.

Sony Singapore invited us down for a hands-on on the camera which had just arrived earlier this morning.

The current RX100 II will continue to be sold with its price reduced from S$999 to S$899.

Both cameras will continue to be sold on the market with the RX100 II catering to compact camera users while the new RX100 III targets users looking for better performance and image quality and using it as a second camera to their DSLRs.

Here are the main features.

  • Bright, wide angle ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens
  • Clear, retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* coating
  • 20.1 effective megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor
  • 50 Mbps high bit-rate Full HD movies with XAVC S support
  • LCD flips for easy selfies
  • 4K still image output
  • Evolved manual controls and new custom button

Here are the specifications of the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III.

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New arrivals: 4 Epson printers – L120, L1300, L1800, L555

Sunday, May 25th, 2014

Epson has launched its second generation of L-Series Original Ink Tank Printers, with four new models ranging from S$159 to S$689.

Clockwise from top left: Epson L120, L555, L1300, L1800. Photos from Epson Singapore. (Not to scale)

Clockwise from top left: Epson L120, L555, L1300, L1800. Photos from Epson Singapore. (Not to scale)

The price and availability of the four new printers are as follows.

Epson Price Available Tgt market
L120 S$159 Mid-June SOHO
L555 S$399 Now Small Office / SMB
L1300 S$569 5 June
L1800 S$689 5 June SMB Print Provider/ Professional photo studios

More details from the press release is attached below.

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New arrivals: Lenovo’s new range of tablets and notebooks

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Lenovo today announced the availability of a new range of devices including the MIIX 2; FLEX 2; YOGA Tablet 10 HD+; new Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops; and new A-series Android tablets.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920x1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920×1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.

Key highlights of Lenovo’s latest range include the following.

  • MIIX 2 – its unique detachable design gives users the freedom to choose between the tablet mode and a full Windows 8.1 laptop experience.
  • FLEX 2 – comes in two practical modes, a perfect fit for today’s consumer who needs one integrated device for work and play.
  • YOGA Tablet 10 HD+ – an even better way to experience the multimode tablet.
  • New Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops – providing advanced performance and entertainment features in portable designs.
  • New A-series Android tablets – offering several versatile configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers.

Below are the prices and availability of the new Lenovo tablets and notebooks.

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New arrivals: Samsung MultiXpress CLX-9301 color and SCX-8128 mono series MFP

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Samsung Electronics Singapore has unveiled its A3 mono and colour copiers for the Singapore SMB market.

MultiXpress SCX-8128NX Mono Multi-Function Printer (left) and CLX-9301NA A3 Colour Multi-Function Printer (right).

MultiXpress SCX-8128NX Mono Multi-Function Printer (left) and CLX-9301NA A3 Colour Multi-Function Printer (right).

Samsung has also appointed Docu ConneX as the authorised distributor of Samsung enterprise solution printers and copiers in Singapore.

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Epicor announces availability of Epicor ERP version 10

Monday, May 12th, 2014

Epicor aims to transform the business relationship with ERP to drive growth and opportunity through a more responsive solution, designed for device mobility, deployment choice and social collaboration.

Epicor ERP version 10 is immediately available in 35 languages and 26 countries worldwide.

Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations.

Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organisations.

Epicor has announced the availability of Epicor ERP version 10 to customers in Asia.

“Epicor ERP version 10 represents the evolution of our innovative technology platform to support today’s business imperatives – social collaboration, deployment flexibility, broad device accessibility, with ease of use and accelerated performance,” said Craig Charlton, senior vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific Operations for Epicor.

The next generation ERP solution from Epicor promises the transformation of business software to bring true value to today’s information-driven business environments.

The new offering is a blend of rich global functionality built on agile technology that eliminates complexity for use.

Epicor boasts that ERP Version 10 is easier to use, more collaborative and more responsive than other enterprise resource planning solution of its class and supports today’s business imperatives: social collaboration, deployment flexibility, accelerated performance and broad device accessibility.

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New arrivals: Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

The large Android Xperia T2 Ultra (S$598) and Xperia T2 Ultra dual (S$548) phablets sport large 6-inch HD (720×1280) displays and is now available in Singapore from Sony Stores and Sony Centres.

Prices are without contracts.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

Both phablets ship with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and runs on a Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage, with a Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB.

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New arrivals: Huawei Honor 3X, Media Pad X1, Miao Wang & MediaQ

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.

Prices and availability below.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.

All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.

Huawei Price Device
Honor 3X S$468 Smartphone
MediaPad X1 S$498 (3G) Tablet
S$598 (4G)
Miao Wang (E5730) S$168 Mobile WiFi
MediaQ S$178 Media Player

For more details, the press release is appended below.

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Sony launches flagship store at 313@somerset and new gadgets

Thursday, May 1st, 2014

The latest and flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road in Singapore is the largest in South East Asia and features the latest innovations, gadgets and contents from the Sony group of companies.

The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.

The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.

The 9,902 square feet flagship store is located at Level Two of 313@somerset mall and puts under one roof offerings from Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Sony Computer Entertainment.

“The new Sony Store 313@somserset truly embodies the ‘Be Moved’ experience. At this new Sony Store, we intend to showcase a new lifestyle that only Sony can offer,” said Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Centre, Sony Electronics (Singapore).

Besides being a showcase for the latest and most innovative technology Sony has to offer, from digital imaging, gaming and mobile, the store will also be used by Sony Music and Sony Pictures to host meet-and-greets with its local and international artistes and screenings of exclusive trailers and sneak peeks.

With a prominent video wall mounted on its store front, customers are invited to step into the wide and open entrance of the store with the dazzling and captivating visual displays.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.

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