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New arrivals: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet with Windows 8.1

Saturday, June 28th, 2014

Here are the local pricing, availability and promotions for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet in Singapore.

Prices start from S$1,108 with availability expected before the end of August 2014.

Update (6 August, 2014):

Microsoft has just announced that the Surface Pro 3 will be available for purchase at retail outlets and commercial resellers on 28 August in Singapore.

Customers can pre-orders for Surface Pro 3 now at the Microsoft Store online, as well as at authorized retailers Challenger, Newstead and Harvey Norman.

The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.

The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was unveiled last month in New York City.

Here are the tech specs for the Windows tablet that promises to be a replacement for laptops and is targeted for both personal and business use.

Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.

Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.

Pricing and promotions below.

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Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Logitech

Friday, February 7th, 2014

Thinking of what to buy for Valentine’s Day?

Range of Valentine's Day gift ideas from Logitech.

Range of Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Logitech.

Logitech has put together a list of gadgets for the tech-savvy couple.

UE BOOM portable wireless speaker (S$299)

For the music-loving mum to enjoy her favourite tunes.

UE BOOM portable wireless speaker (S$299)Play soothing music to accompany that special home-cooked candle-light dinner.

With its 360-degree design, the UE BOOM projects your soulful tunes in every direction, no matter where you are.

It can also be paired with another UE BOOM unit for a larger sound.

Available in white, black, red and blue.

Logitech G19s Gaming Keyboard (S$299)

Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (S$135)Logitech G19s Gaming Keyboard (S$299), Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (S$135)

A good gaming mouse and keyboard makes the avid gamer’s lifemuch easier.

Just as the gaming mouse and keyboard go hand in hand, take this chance to test how well you can work with your Significant Other in the virtual world and you might just discover a new side of your relationship.

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Microsoft reduces Surface RT tablet prices amid weak demand

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

With immediate effect, Microsoft is cutting the prices of its Surface RT tablets worldwide. Local and US price revisions within. Surface Pro prices remain unchanged.

Surface is the first computer made and directly sold by Microsoft.

Surface is the first computer made and directly sold by Microsoft.

According to research house IDC, the device has been largely shunned by consumers and corporate customers since its debut in October, selling just 900,000 units in each of its first two quarter on the market.

“Microsoft is cutting the price of its Surface RT tablet by as much as 30 percent as the device struggles to lure customers amid competition from machines such as Apple’s iPad”, according to a report from Bloomberg.

The foray by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer into selling hardware is amidst a worldwide decline in sales of personal computer and demand for Windows.

Only last week, Ballmer had unveiled a significant reorganisation intended to streamline management and increase growth in areas such as tablets and mobile computing.

IDC predicts that tablets will outsell PCs by 2015.

Currently, 3.7% of tablets run Microsoft Windows operating system.

In Singapore, the price reductions (from Microsoft Singapore) are around 19-27% and are highlighted in red below.

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Microsoft Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet debuts in Singapore

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

The Surface Pro is now available – with 64GB ($1,198) or 128GB ($1,328) – at Challenger, Harvey Norman and Newstead stores in Singapore, as well as the PC Show 2013. Launch promotions within.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet joins the Surface RT in Singapore.

Surface Pro offers both the capabilities of a PC and the portability of a tablet.

With Surface Pro, users can do whatever can be done on a PC, such as running desktop applications, and enjoy the protection of safety and security software.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with in-built kick-stand.

Like the Surface RT tablet, Surface Pro also comes with the integrated Kickstand and Touch and Type Cover keyboards.

A pen provides note-taking capabilities and precise navigation.

The Surface Pro is business-ready with a suite of enterprise-ready connectivity, security and manageability features:

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Mother’s Day gift ideas: Useful accessories from Logitech

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Mother’s Day is on 12 May this year. Get mum something nifty for her tablet, computer and to enjoy her music collection.

Logitech has a useful tech accessory for Mum for any of her favourite gadget.

Logitech has a useful tech accessory for Mum for any of her favourite gadget.

Logitech has put together a list of accessories for the tech-savvy Mum’s favourite gadget.

Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad (S$139)

Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini (S$119)

For the mum who uses her iPad or iPad mini for everything.

Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad (S$139) and Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini (S$119)Fom viewing the recipe while she’s cooking, browsing group photos at family functions, uploading these photos to Facebook, to sending emails on the go.

The keyboard cover protect the touch screen on her tablet and doubles up as a Bluetooth wireless keyboard, as well as a hands-free stand.

These keyboard covers are super light and thin.

Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 (S$59)

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Docking station, jackets and accessories for HP ElitePad 900

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Here are some 0ptional accessories that add to the usability and connectivity of the HP ElitePad 900 tablet.

HP ElitePad 900 with an HP Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (S89) and Docking Station (S$219).

HP ElitePad 900 with an HP Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (S$89) and Docking Station (S$219).

  • HP ElitePad Productivity Jacket (S$339) — includes an integrated keyboard, connectivity ports, SD card reader and adjustable viewing angles for a complete computing experience.
HP ElitePad Docking Station serves as a stand and provides additional connection ports for the tablet. These include 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Poweed USB 2.0, 1 x Combo stereo/headphone jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45, and 1 x Smart AC adapter.

HP ElitePad Docking Station serves as a stand and provides additional connection ports for the tablet. These include 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x Poweed USB 2.0, 1 x Combo stereo/headphone jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45, and 1 x Smart AC adapter.

  • HP ElitePad Expansion Jacket (S$189) — adds USB, HDMI and other connectivity to get more done on the go. Adds even longer battery life when bundled with the optional HP ElitePad Jacket battery (S$279 for Expansion Jacket with Battery) .
  • The HP ElitePad Rugged Case (S$99) — provides military-grade reliability and enhances the stylish profile of the ElitePad for added protection.
  • HP ElitePad Docking Station (S$219) — delivers an enterprise-class desktop experience with an added keyboard and monitor and also charges the tablet. Or, use it to set the tablet up as a secondary screen for phenomenal multitasking.
  • HP Executive Tablet Pen — lets customers write messages and notes in their natural handwriting directly on screen and then save or convert to typed text for use in other applications.

IT Show 2013 promotions: HP computers, printers and accessories

Friday, March 8th, 2013

HP is at IT Show 2013 at Marina Bay Sands at Level 1, Booths 1221 & 1225.

Click to view or download HP promotions  for personal computers during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 3.3MB PDF file.

Click to view or download HP promotions for personal computers during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 3.3MB PDF file.

Check out HP’s range of ENVY and Pavilion series desktops and All-in-One computers, monitors, as well as ENVY notebooks and Ultrabooks, and Spectre notebooks and sleekbooks.

Click to view or download HP promotions for laser and inkjet printers.

Click to view or download HP promotions for laser and inkjet printers.

If you’re looking for a SOHO printer, check out the Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One (S$449) which I’d reviewed earlier – it’s good value for money for a small office.

Click to view or download HP promotions  for computer accessories.

Click to view or download HP promotions for computer accessories.

If photo quality is important, look for the Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One (S$299). I’m reviewing it right now and the image quality – even on plain A4 paper is simply amazing.

COMEX 2012 promotions: HP

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

HP will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 401, Booths 8108, 8150, 8245, 8428.

Check out promotions and offers from HP during COMEX 2012.

Check out promotions and offers from HP during COMEX 2012.

Check out HP’s COMEX 2012 discounts and freebies for computers, printers, media, and accessories.

HP在COMEX 2012售卖着多样产品,包括电脑,打印机,电脑零件,以及打印机所用的纸张与墨。在展览期间都享有折扣。HP的产品可在四楼8108,8150, 8245,以及8428号展览亭购买。” – 科技点心(微薄)

Computers (Booths 8150 & 8245) include desktops, all-in-ones, notebooks, and ultrabooks.

Printers (Booth 8150) include HP’s LaserJet laser printers, Officejet all-in-one (AIO) laser printers, as well as Deskjet and Photosmart inkjet AIO printers.

Media include a full range of printer papers and inks.

Accessories (Booths 8108, 8245 & 8428) include keyboards, mice, speakers, headphones, webcams, laptop bags, and hard drives.

COMEX 2012 promotions: Microsoft

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Microsoft will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Booth 6126. Their hardware products will also be sold at the booths of other resellers.

Click to view or download Microsoft promotional flyers for COMEX 2012.

Click to view or download Microsoft promotional flyers for COMEX 2012.

The Xbox 360 will be sold at Microsoft’s booth (6126), as well as those of Harvey Norman (6101) and Newstead (8498).

Microsoft’s range of keyboards, mice, webcam and headphones can be found at the above three booths, as well as those of Best Denki (6118), Cybermind (6868), Digital Asia (8361), and Video Pro (6137).

COMEX 2012 (30 Aug – 2 Sep) at Suntec Singapore

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

This Thursday, the third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will kick off at Suntec Singapore. For four days from 30 August to 2 September, the COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE).

COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012, 30 August to 2 September, 12 noon to 9pm, Levels 3, 4 and 6. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012 will be held on three Levels – 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.

I will be listing some of the promotions available during the exhibition. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.

You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.

Here are the floor plans for the exhibitors on Levels 4 and 6.

The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:

Exhibition Dates Venue
IT Show 2012 8-11 Mar Suntec Singapore
PC Show 2012 7-10 Jun Suntec Singapore
COMEX 2012 30 Aug – 2 Sep Suntec Singapore
SITEX 2012 22-25 Nov Singapore Expo