Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
The Samsung GALAXY S II LTE is now available at SingTel (S$298).
Samsung GALAXY S II LTE is now available at SingTel (S$298)
SingTel officially launched its 4G services for smartphones in Singapore yesterday. From today, customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan can enjoy the 4G service.
The Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298) is one of three handsets available at launch. The other two 4G smartphones are the HTC One XL (S$318) and the LG Optimus LTE (S$198).
The specifications of the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Tags:4G, Galaxy, LTE, Samsung, SII, SingTel, smartphone
Posted in Android, Announce, App, Availability, Gadgets, Galaxy, Launch, LTE, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Samsung, Specifications, Tech news | 1 Comment »
Monday, June 4th, 2012
SingTel officially launches Singapore’s first 4G service for smartphones and reins in data usage by reducing 12GB data limit.
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore briefing on the launch of the 4G services for smartphones.
SingTel is also introducing new Flexi and iFlexi plans with reduced data bundles from 1 July 2012.
SingTel had launched its LTE BroadBand on Mobile (BBoM) service for laptops via USB dongle in
December last year.
From tomorrow (5 June 2012), customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan will be able to enjoy the 4G service.
Three handsets will be available at launch: HTC One XL, LG Optimus LTE and Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE.
4G LTE network
SingTel’s 4G service will provide mobile Internet access that is up to five times faster than existing 3G-based smartphone services, with one-fifth of the network latency.
“We need to break away from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach, which is not sustainable in the long term. Today, 64 per cent of mobile data on our network is consumed by 10 per cent of our subscribers. This prevents the remaining 90 per cent from enjoying the full benefits of the network. With our tiered pricing model, subscribers will pay for what they use, and this ultimately allows us to keep prices for our plans the same over time despite rising network costs,” explained Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore.Users can enjoy theoretical download speeds of up to 75Mbps and typical download speeds between 3.4Mbps and 12Mbps.
SingTel will also introduce its Priority Pass traffic priority feature for the 4G service next year.
This will provide subscribers with priority for their data traffic when the network is loaded, thus ensuring smoother streaming and downloads.
Islandwide rollout of SingTel’s 4G network is expected to be completed in early 2013.
In areas where 4G has not yet been deployed, users will fallback to 3G connectivity with download speeds of up to 42Mbps.
Check the coverage diagrams at the end of this post to see when you will be enjoy LTE coverage.
Data bundle cutback
Data bundles for most of SingTel’s Flexi plans have been reduced drastically from 12GB to a range of 2GB to 12GB, although the number of bundled SMS has been increased.
“At the same time, heavy users will benefit from the significantly reduced excess usage rates. Data traffic on our mobile networks has been growing at 62 percent each year since 2010 due to the tremendous growth of smartphones, tablets and mobile content. By encouraging fair usage of the network, we will be able to deliver consistently high-quality services for our customers,” Yuen said.Charges for data usage beyond bundled allowances have been revised to $5.35 per gigabyte from 1 July to 31 December 2013, and subsequently to $10.70/GB from 1 January 2013.
Approximately 10 per cent of SingTel’s subscribers who are heavy SMS users will save from the new improved SMS bundles.
The plans will be available to all new and re-contracting customers from 1 July 2012, and will replace existing 3G Flexi and iFlexi plans.
So if you don’t want to relinquish the existing 12GB data bundle, you can let the existing contract run in perpetuity – but you’ll have to forego the handset subsidies that come with re-contracting.
Mr Yuen noted that based on current usage patterns, 90 per cent of subscribers should not incur higher charges, as their data consumption does not exceed the new bundles.
Read about StarHub’s response to SingTel’s launch below.
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Tags:4G, broadband, HTC, Internet, launch, LG, LTE, mobile, network, Samsung, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone, StarHub, Yuen Kuan Moon
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Monday, June 4th, 2012
The 4G LTE smartphone from LG will be launched in Singapore on 7 June 2011. With an RRP of S$898 (without line), those interested can purchase it from SingTel at S$198, to start enjoying 4G speeds.
LG Optimus True HD LTE will be available from 7 June at S$898 (without line) and S$298 with a SingTel contract.
SingTel officially is launching its 4G services for smartphones in Singapore today.
LG’s LTE pedigree
According to a 2011 report by Jefferies & Company, LG was listed as the global leader in LTE patents with ownership of 23 percent of approximately 1,400 LTE patents filed worldwide, with a financial value of almost USD 8 billion.
LG demonstrated the world’s first LTE technology in 2007 and developed the world’s first LTE modem chipset in 2008.
LG introduced the world’s fastest LTE technology in 2010 and conducted the world’s first video phone call on a LTE network in 2011.
LG’s first LTE smartphone, Revolution, was launched in the US in early 2011.
From tomorrow, customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan can begin enjoying the 4G service.
The LG Optimus True HD LTE (S$198) is one of three handsets available at launch. The other two 4G smartphones are the HTC One XL (S$318) and the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298).
The LG Optimus True HD LTE has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS platform, which is upgradeable to the Android 2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS platform.
The 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 (16:9 ration) True HD IPS display gives users sharp and crisp images with 2.76 million (1280 x 720 x 3 RGB) sub-pixels.
“Singapore’s 4G LTE mobile networks are taking shape, making the arrival of the LG Optimus True HD LTE in Singapore timely,” said Mr. Scott Jung, Managing Director of LG Electronics Singapore.Content on the smartphone can also be shared through HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance).
Each purchase of the LG Optimus True HD LTE will come with an Audio Technica headset worth S$168, while stocks last.
The phone has a 1830mAH battery. The specifications of the LG Optimus True HD LTE can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Tags:4G, HD, LG, LTE, Optimus, SingTel, smartphone
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Friday, June 1st, 2012
I attended the launch of the latest social aggregation website on the scene last night. It’s a website with leaderboards of the most prominent celebrities being followed in the social space.
Drew Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, All The Worlds Entertainment, bringing guests through the starcount website.
Who is the most popular artiste in the world today?
No prizes for guessing that it’s Lady Gaga, who happened to be performing live in Singapore at that time – almost directly above the venue for the launch of starcount at Pangaea in Marina Bay Sands.
starcount mines the opinions and sentiments expressed in these 11 social networks:
- Facebook
- Renren
- Twitter
- Tencent Weibo
- Sina Weibo
- YouTube
- Youku
- mixi
- Vkontakte
- Google+
- Orkut
5 of these 11 websites are from Asia, in China and Japan.
But which is the most popular football (as in soccer) club in the world?
There were equally riotous calls for Manchester United and Barcelona among the guests at the launch event.
Well, starcount says it’s Barcelona FC.
The starcount website is all about popularity.
It crawls the top 11 social networks on the Internet everyday to mine what 1.5million people are saying and sharing about celebrities or things (from sports clubs to musical instruments).
Based on the amount of buzz in the social space, each celeb is allocated a starcount score which is used in ranking them in all manners of leaderboards that users of the website can view.
Based and nurtured in Singapore, www.starcount.com looks set to tap and unlock the trove of opinions and sentiments swirling within the top 11 social networks on the Internet.
There are preset leaderboards in the usual categories (such as best films, most popular singers) for users to browse, or they can create their own charts (such as who serves the best macaroons in Tanzania).
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Tags:All The World Entertainment, ATWE, Digitales, Gardens by the Bay, IDA, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, launch, Marina Bay Sands, Pangaea, Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, Social Star Awards, starcount, STB, The Singapore Social
Posted in Events, Facebook, Figures, Internet, Launch, Lifestyle, LinkedIn, Lists, Opinion, Party, Tech news, Twitter, YouTube | 2 Comments »
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Amplified through The Social Star Awards 2013 – the world’s first-ever multi-genre global awards show celebrating the biggest stars on social media – to be staged at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, and The Singapore Social – a 2 day international A-list multi-artist music extravaganza to be staged at Gardens by the Bay.
Leaderboard of leading celebrities in the social space.
Singapore – 31 May 2012 – All The Worlds Entertainment, along with its subsidiary Digitales, today announced the launch of starcount (www.starcount.com) – the world’s first and largest global, digital platform for social entertainment charts. starcount aims to provide the most extensive range of charts on the planet and be the definitive measure of social media popularity for fans, talent, media and brands alike.
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Tags:All The Worlds Entertainment, ATWE, Digitales, Gardens by the Bay, IDA, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, launch, Marina Bay Sands, Pangaea, Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, Social Star Awards, starcount, STB, The Singapore Social
Posted in Internet, Launch, Lifestyle, Press Release, Reference, Shows, Tech news, Tickers | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Three new All-in-One computers from Dell are now available for consumers. The XPS One 27 (from S$2,199) is Dell’s largest all-in-one computer to date, while the Inspiron One 23 (from S$1,299) and Inspiron One 20 (from S$899) eliminate clutter and saves space.
The XPS One 27 is the largest AIO from Dell.
Dell is reimagining the all-in-one computer, with a new portfolio of solutions for consumers who desire beautifully designed systems for multimedia creation and entertainment.
XPS One 27
The XPS One 27 delivers a big-screen experience, with 27-inches of screen real estate and wide format 16:9 WLED at 2560×1440 Full Quad HD resolution.
It offers optional high-performance graphics from NVIDIA and entertainment features such as Waves MaxxAudio 4 and Infinity-branded speakers, an optional slot load Blu-ray disc drive, and optional internal TV tuner, making it an entertainment and multimedia powerhouse.
On the inside, Dell packs 3rd Generation Intel Quad Core processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, balancing quad core processing with efficient power use.
With an optional mSATA SSD drive and Intel Smart Response Technology, and four USB 3.0 ports, the XPS One 27 delivers a noticeable speed boost on start-up, resume and data transfer.
Dell Inspiron One 20 with prices starting from S$899.
Inspiron One 23 and Inspiron One 20
Dell’s space-saving Inspiron all-in-one computers feature simple, single-cord set-up but deliver powerful entertainment for the whole family.
Dell Inspiron One 23
The Inspiron One 23 now features a new sleek pedestal stand that supports a Full HD 1080p WLED 23-inch display.
With an optional Blu-ray disc drive and optional internal TV tuner, as well as ample storage for music, movies and photos, the Inspiron One 23 is an attractive addition to the family living room.
The Inspiron One 20 delivers everyday connectivity and computing in a clean and simple design – at a competitive price.
The main specifications for the three new computers are listed below.
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Tags:AIO, All-in-one, computer, DELL, Inspiron One 20, Inspiron One 23, Singapore, XPS One 27
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Brother has launched its fastest addition to its line of label printers. The QL-700 (S$238) prints 93 labels per minute.
Brother QL-700 label printer (S$238) comes with 1-year carry-in warranty.
The QL-700 is suitable for both small and large jobs. A range of pre-designed labels and banners are available in the Label Collection feature, ensuring commonly used professional labels are printed quickly and safely.
“It is ideally suited for office and home use, as well as vertical markets including medical, retailing, logistics and shipping. Users can produce labels such as address or shipping labels quickly, easily and professionally,” said Mr Nigel Lee, Country Manager, Brother International Singapore Pte Ltd.With the use of a continuous roll or die-cut of tape, users can print labels to size from 12mm to 62mm in width.
Also included is the P-touch Editor version 5 software, allowing users to customise their prints. The software also has the ability to print barcodes, graphics, and company logos.
It also prints Chinese, Japanese, Korean characters and any other foreign languages and can connect to databases to print name lists, product list and mailing address.
It is compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and users can utilise the Add-in Feature to print directly within these applications, without the need to open P-touch Editor software.
With ‘Plug and Print’, users simply connect a USB cable to start labelling immediately. There are no virus concerns and the QL-700 can be easily shared with others.
The Brother QL-700 can be purchased through Brother International Singapore’s authorised resellers and superstores and are supported by the Brother Customer Service Centre, located at the ground level of Gateway East at Beach Road.
It is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 9am to 9pm, and on Saturdays, from 9am to 3pm, closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.
The QL-700 uses direct thermal printing, eliminating the need to replace toner or ink cartridges.
Consumables are available in both a wide range of die-cut options as well as continuous length paper or film tape.
Brother label printer consumables are supplied on a spool, which is ready to slot into the QL-700, ensuring easy and correct installation.
The automatic detection technology instantly recognises the label size and adjusts instantly. This not only ensures all labels are aligned correctly but also prevents the wastage of labels.
Tags:Brother, label, launch, printer, QL-700, Singapore
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
The Marble White version of the Samsung GALAXY S III (S$998 incl GST, no line) goes on sale in Singapore today. Queues were already forming at the respective launch locations of the three mobile operators last night.
Crowd forming up at the M1 launch event at Paragon last night.
The Pebble Blue version of the 4.8-inch, Android 4.0 smartphone will be available at a later date.
The first customer in the queue at Paragon making purchase.
The third generation GALAXY S smartphone features an 8-megapixel main camera and 1.9-megapixel front camera that shoots HD video, and is powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.
Tags:Android, GALAXY S III, Ice Cream Sandwich, launch, M1, Paragon, sale, Samsung, Singapore, smartphone
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Fuji Xerox has introduced two new digital monochrome multifunction devices (MFDs). The DocuCentre S2010 and S1810 offers small and home offices (SOHOs) with cost effective and high-performance copy, print and scan jobs of up to A3 size.
Available now. Enquire at Fuji Xerox on price which varies with configuration.
Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2010 & S1810
The DocuCentre S2010 and S1810 print and copy at 20 pages per minute (ppm) and 18 ppm respectively. Both print images at up to 600 dpi resolution.
The Duplex Automatic Document Feeder loads up to 110 sheets and scans multi-page documents at 18 sheets per minute while the durable platen glass handles small or varied-sized documents and books for printouts.
Users can also electronically set and sort desired page order for fuss-free print collection, minimizing the need to manually collate high-volume printouts for faster turnaround time.
Multiple-Up function prints up to two pages on one sheet, and when in duplex mode – fits up to four pages on one piece of paper.
Further paper-saving can be achieved by digitizing documents up to a maximum of A3 size and storing scanned data to a personal computer (PC).
Connect a single user directly through USB or configure a network of multiple users through Ethernet support to facilitate document sharing.
The Toner Saver Mode calibrates toner density according to print or copy requirements, which controls ink usage and maximizes replacement schedules.
Equipped with built-in energy-saving Sleep Mode and Low Power Mode, DocuCentre S2010 and S1810 operate on low energy Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) and follow stringent International Energy Star Program standards.
The MFDs can be configured to fit workflow requirements – a desktop set-up for individuals or small groups, or a stand-alone device for multiple users, with maximum paper tray capacity of up to 850 sheets.
Tags:copy, DocuCentre S1810, DocuCentre S2010, Fuji Xerox, laser, MFD, monochrome, Multifunction devices, print, S2010/1810, scan, SOHO
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
LG’s new Optimus Max boasts both glasses-free 3D features and smartphone performance. The smartphone is available at all StarHub and M1 stores at S$698.
LG Optimus Max, available from M1 and StarHub (S$698)
Following last year’s 3D smartphone, LG Electronics Singapore has introduced the Optimus Max, which is only 9.6 mm thin and weighs 148 grams.
The smartphone ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread but will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Its 3G network speed has been improved to HSPA+ 21Mbps.
Automatic setting changes create predefined tags that are customized to certain modes such as car-mode, office-mode or sleep-mode.
Depending on location, the predefined tags will automatically adjust various phone settings including Wi-Fi, bluetooth, GPS and sound volume.
Other features include:
- HD Converter to offer HD quality on a TV connected through MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), when transforming Open GL-based 2D games and applications to 3D and viewing Google Earth.
- Range Finder which calculates the distance between the camera and the subject as well as the dimensions of an object through triangulation.
- Out-focusing Shot which enhances camera quality beyond that of other smartphones through image processing using depth information.
- Icon Customizer which allows the creation of personalized icons. Images can be selected from the gallery and can be used as icons or shortcuts for a personalized look.
- Users can convert Google Earth, Google Maps and other road views into 3D using the enhanced 3D Converter.
- 3D photos and videos captured by the Optimus Max can also be viewed in a single-screen mode in 2D, using the 3D Hot Key mounted on the side of the phone to easily toggle between 2D and 3D.
The main specifications are listed below.
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Tags:3D, Android, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, LG, M1, Optimus Max, smartphone, StarHub
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