Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Epson’s new Workforce Enterprise AM Series expands its business inkjet printer range into the mid-tier with the AM-C4000, C5000 and C6000 A3 Colour Multifunction Printers. Available from today.

The Workforce Enterprise AM Series multifunction inkjet colour printers from Epson offer increased printing speed and finishing options in a compact design.
This new range of business inkjet printers aims to provide an equally efficient and affordable alternative to laser printing by incorporating innovative solutions and compact design into the lineup.
Product Positioning
The current A3 colour printer market is dominated by business printers producing 30-50 pages per minute.
Epson’s existing A3 colour printers consist of the Workforce Pro Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) Printer, which prints at 26 pages per minute, and the Line Inkjet (LIJ) Printer which prints at 60 to 100 pages per minute.
Epson’s first physical event after the pandemic began, at its regional HQ in Singapore.
Introducing the new WorkForce Enterprise AM series allows Epson to address the current gap in the market in the 30-60ppm range, while offering consumers an alternative to laser printing options.
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Tags:Business IT, inkjet, MFC, new arrivals, printers
Posted in Business IT, Enterprise IT, Epson, Events, Gadgets, gadgets, Inkjet, Launch, MFC, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Printers, printers, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Friday, February 10th, 2023
Belkin makes reliable and well-built accessories that help users get the most out of their gadgets and devices.

Belkin is the Best Accessories Brand of 2022 in the tech4tea.com Best-in-Class Awards this year.
Living in the digital age, we are equipped with many electronic devices that enable us to get work done and enjoy our lives.
These range from smartphones which help us stay in touch, to computers which help us get work done, and tablets that provide entertainment and productivity on the go.
When it comes to accessories, Belkin is the go-to brand for us in tech4tea.com, not only because of the added functionality these accessories add to the devices they are connected to, but equally important is their quality of manufacture.
It is therefore the pleasure of tech4tea.com to bestow the “Best Accessories Brand of 2022” award to Belkin as part of our annual “Best-in-Class” awards.
The Achilles heel of these gadgets is always the limitations in their battery capacities to keep them powered up for as long as possible.
At the same time, there is the desire to multiply the usefulness of each device by enabling it to be connected to other devices and peripherals.
This is where the IT accessories that Belkin makes come in most useful – whether it’s for quick and safe charging of devices, or connection hubs to expand the connectivity of these devices.
And whether it’s for work from home/office, or for mobile warriors on the go.
We’ve all heard of horror stories about accessories which breakdown after a short period of use – or worse: how they can damage the devices they are connected to.
At tech4tea.com, our experience with Belkin has been that they simply work out of the box and last a lifetime.
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Tags:accessories, awards, Belkin, BiC, chargers, docks, hubs, peripherals
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Monday, January 16th, 2023
Singapore kids-tech company myFirst has launched a social community app for children – myFirst Circle. It provides a safe, walled social network for kids that enables their parents to monitor, control and guide them on the dos and don’ts of posting and interacting on social networks.

myFirst Circle can be downloaded from the App Store for Apple iOS devices or Google Play for Android smartphones or tablets. It can also be accessed through a myFirst Fone smartwatch.
The new myFirst App provides a social community platform where children can post and share messages, photos and videos with their family and friends.
The parents are able to monitor and control who their children allow into their “circles” of family, besties and friends, as well as the information that they share with these circles.

Parents may change a child’s post settings to enable access by “lower” circles (eg. Acquaintances) or to restrict access to only the inner circles (eg. Family and/or Besties).
This enables parents to supervise and guide their children on the etiquette and precautions to take when sharing on online social networks so that when they are old enough to get onto “grown-up” social networks such as Facebook, Instagram etc, they would be well-coached on the ins-and-outs of sharing media on these networks as well as dos and don’ts in interacting with others on the Web.
Basically, contacts can be accepted into one of four circles: Family, Besties, Friends and Acquaintances.
These four hierarchical circles determine which of a child’s posts that other members of a his/her circle can and cannot see.
For example, all members in a child’s Family circle will be able to see EVERYTHING the child shares.
Those in the Acquaintances circle will have access to the least number of posts.
Founder and CEO of myFirst – G-Jay Yong – briefs how children can access the app through myFirst Fone S3 smartwatch.
So if a child marks a photo as viewable by Besties, only members of his/her Family and Besties circles will see the photo.
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Tags:Apps, kids-tech, local, myFirst, new arrivals, Singapore, social, software
Posted in Announce, App, Apps, Audio, earphones, Events, events, Launch, newArrivals, smartwatches, Software | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Belkin has embraced greater sustainability in the materials it uses in its products, as well as in its packaging.

Belkin is already on its way to becoming 100% carbon neutral in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025. Its commitment to review all areas of the business has included a focus on reducing single use plastics in packaging which has seen up to 90% reduction in plastic usage in some products.
In the name of sustainability, Belkin is adopting more responsible ways of building and packaging its consumer electronics products.
Beginning with its top selling mobile power products, several of Belkin’s most popular wireless chargers, power banks, wall chargers, and car chargers will receive updated product housing materials that consist of 73-75% post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) and plastic-free packaging.

Belkin is currently working towards carbon neutrality in scope 3 emissions.
The product transition will be rolled out beginning 2023 and will save an estimated 7,000 metric tons of carbon emissions and reduce CO2-eq emissions for these products by up to 67%.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Belkin, CSR, plastics, recycling, sustainability
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
#tech4travel: When I’m on road or go on vacation, the most important laptop accessory I bring along is the Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter, which expands the limited connectivity options on the ultraportable laptop that I bring along.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter is a must-have accessory for my ultraportable laptop when I’m on vacation and on the road.
For full connectivity on my Work From Home workspace, the centerpiece is my Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, which provides full compatibility and connectivity for my laptop to other devices and peripherals, including those using legacy ports such as VGA ports.
When I go on vacation, or present at clients’ offices, I usually bring an ultraportable laptop which has a limited number of physical ports for the sake of compactness.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter has an RRP of S$109 in Singapore.
There are actually some ultraportable laptops out there that have a sum total of ONE USB-C port!
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Tags:#t4tWFH, accessories, Belkin, Connect, docks, hubs, reviews, tech4travel, tech4WorkFromHome, travel, TUCU
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
#t4tWorkFromHome: One of the most important accessories on my Work From Home setup is the Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, because it turns my laptop into a well-connected workstation.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock is the connection central for my Work-From-Home setup.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock enables me to connect my laptop to a whole host of other devices and peripherals without having to worry about a shortage of ports on my laptop, especially when using an ultraportable laptop which usually suffers from a dearth of ports.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock has an RRP of S$149 in Singapore.
The 11-in-1 Multiport Dock also allows my laptop to connect to other devices when the laptop does not have the correct port (e.g HDMI or Ethernet ports) or the connected device still uses legacy ports (eg. VGA video port).
This can come in useful when going to a new presentation venue and you’re not sure what kind of devices (and connectors) the venue uses.
So on my workspace at home, my laptop is connected to an external monitor via the HDMI port on the 11-in-1 Multiport Dock.
My ultraportable doesn’t have an HDMI port so the dock is a godsend in hooking up my ultraportable to the 4K monitor.
The 11-in-1 Multiport Dock also has DisplayPort and VGA video ports as well.
For power, the Multiport Dock supports pass-through charging up to 100W.
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Tags:#t4tWFH, accessories, Belkin, Connect, docks, hubs, reviews, tech4travel, tech4WorkFromHome, travel, TUCU
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Friday, November 25th, 2022
It’s Black Friday today and the beginning of the BFCM (Black Friday Cyber Monday) long weekend of sales.

Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for the Black Friday Cyber Monday sale. Here’s my favourite gadget for #t4tWorkFromHome.
Here’s a chance to grab some handy accessories for the year-end travel season and presents for Christmas.
Belkin is offering its range of chargers and audio gadgets for those traveling or looking for a gift for Christmas.
Below are BFCM discounts for Belkin’s chargers and audio products.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, audio, Belkin, BFCM, BoostCharge, chargers, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Audio, Belkin, cables, chargers, earphones, Gadgets, gadgets, headphones, Network, Prices, Promotions, travel | No Comments »
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II hits Singapore shelves on 18 November 2022 with pre-orders beginning today. Also announced is a RF135mm f/1.8L USM prime lens and the Speedlite EL-5 flash. Prices below.

New from Canon (from Left): Speedlite EL-5 flash, EOS R6 Mark II full-frame camera, RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM lens.
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II replaces its predecessor which will stop production.
Price & Availability
- S$3,899: EOS R6 Mark II
- S$4,388: EOS R6 Mark II (with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM)
- RF135mm f/1.8L IS USM: TBA
Speedlite EL-5: TBA
The full-frame camera adds a number of video production features to make it useful for both still photography and videos.
Highlights of the EOS R6 Mark II include 6K 60p Raw video external recording, Canon Log 3, High Frame Rate Full HD 180p recording, and focus breathing correction.
Still-shooting wise, the EOS R6 Mark II offers up to 40 fps with AF/AE tracking — the fastest continuous shooting speed in the EOS camera system.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, flashes, full-frame, lenses, new arrivals
Posted in Accessories, Announce, camera flash, Cameras, cameras, Canon, EOS, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Lens, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Singapore, Specifications | 6 Comments »
Sunday, October 30th, 2022
It’s the year-end season of travel and Christmas. Belkin is offering its range of chargers for those traveling or looking for a gift for Christmas.

Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for the 11.11 sale.
The sale lasts from 11 to 14 November on LazMall and Shopee Mall.
Below are 11.11 discounts for Belkin’s chargers and accessories.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
tech4travel: The BoostCharge Pro 65W wall charger from Belkin is a compact yet powerful charger that is really useful when travellng.

I’ve been using this 65W GaN charger for a few weeks now and it’s really handy when I work outside of home or office.
At home and at the office, my mainstay charger is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-Port 108W GaN Charger.
Once I hit the road, my charger of choice is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 65W Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger with PPS.

The charger comes with a 2m power cable in the box.
This is because of how compact and lightweight it is.
I normally just leave it in the bag and reach for it when I settle down in a cafe or at a meeting room.
The powerful 65W wall charger comes with two USB-C ports for charging two devices simultaneously.
The top port is able to charge a MacBook Pro at 65W when used alone.
When both ports are in use, the top port pumps out 45W while the bottom outputs a maximum of 20W.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, GaN, mobile, new arrivals, power, reviews, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU
Posted in Accessories, Belkin, chargers, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Singapore, Specifications, travel, TUCU | 5 Comments »