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Friday, September 12th, 2014
Casio boasts that the G-SHOCK GPW-1000 is the world’s first to use GPS and radio wave time-calibration hybrid technology for greater precision and reliability. Available now in Singapore for S$999.
The GPW-1000 comes in Blue (GPW-1000-1A), Black (GPW-1000-1B) and Orange (GPW-1000-4A).
The Casio G-SHOCK GPW-1000 is available at all G-FACTORY and G-FACTORY Premium stores in Singapore.
“The first G-SHOCK was born out of an engineer’s dream of creating an unbreakable watch,” said Koyu Kotani, Assistant General Manager, Timepiece Division, Casio Singapore.
Inspired by the speed and accuracy of modern aviators soaring through the skies, the hybrid technology uses both Global Positioning System (GPS) and radio wave time-calibration signals to ensure utmost precision and reliability for aviation adventures.
Casio’s innovative timekeeping system enables the GPW-1000 to simultaneously receive both GPS and radio wave time calibration signals from six stations worldwide.
The Casio GPW-1000 is packed into a lightweight 126g body, complete with Casio’s trademark Triple G Resist construction to make it indestructible to meet the needs of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Wearers can travel anywhere in the world and rely on the watch to accurately adjust the time display, reflecting changes in time zones and daylight savings.
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Tags:Casio, G-SHOCK, Gravitymaster, Singapore
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Thursday, September 11th, 2014
The slew of new solutions from Seagate aim to help organisations manage massive data growth.
The slew of new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions from Seagate includes Enterprise Hard Disk Drives, Cloud Systems and Solutions and PCIe Flash Accelerator Cards. Images are from Seagate and are not shown to scale.
The slew of new Cloud and Enterprise Solutions from Seagate includes:
- Seagate® ClusterStor™ 9000, the ultimate high-performance system designed for big data customers.
- Seagate® EVault® Enterprise Backup & Recovery Appliance.
- New Seagate® Nytro® XP6000 PCIe flash accelerator cards.
- 8th generation enterprise hard drives for datacenters and cloud service providers.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:cloud, ClusterStor, datacenters, enterprise IT, EVault, Flash, Nytro, PCIe, Seagate, storage
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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
Apple has launched its latest genre of consumer gadgets – the Apple Watch (without the “i”). Prices for the wearable device start from US$349 – early 2015.
Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections — Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.
Apple Watch is controlled through a Digital Crown for scrolling, zooming and navigating – without obstructing the display. The Digital Crown also serves as the Home button.
Apple watch with Apple iPhone.
You can use the Apple Watch to send/receive messages and answer calls to your iPhone.
Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives.
Apple Watch uses an iOS-based user interface created specifically for a smaller device.
The Retina display on Apple Watch features Force Touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access controls within apps.
Apple Watch introduces the Taptic Engine and a built-in speaker that together discreetly enable an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can both hear and feel.
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Tags:Apple, Apple Watch, iOS, iPhone, launch, prices, smartwatches, Tim Cook
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
One year to the day from the launch of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, Apple has unveiled the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, running iOS 8.
Prices range from S$998 to S$1,448.
The 4.7” iPhone 6 with 1334 x 750 pixels alongside the larger 5.5” iPhone 6 Plus with 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The two new iPhones come in thin unibody enclosure of anodised aluminium and feature Retina HD displays, A8 chip, improved cameras and Apple pay.
iPhone 6 comes in gold, silver or space grey; while the iPhone 6 Plus comes in gold, silver or space grey.
Both run on iOS 8 – a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, QuickType keyboard, a new Health app, Family Sharing and iCloud Drive.
The 4.7” iPhone 6 has 1334 x 750 pixels which translates to 38 percent more viewing area than the iPhone 5s.
The larger 5.5” iPhone 6 Plus has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which gives 88 percent more viewing area and nearly three times the pixels in the iPhone 5s.
For the first time, 128GB versions will be available., for both models. Prices below.
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Tags:A8, Apple, Apple Pay, iOS, iOS 8, iPhone, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iSight, launch, M1, prices, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, StarHub, Tim Cook
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Friday, September 5th, 2014
Sony has expanded its lens-style cameras with the new ILCE-QX1 and DSC-QX30 during a pre-IFA event in Berlin, Germany. The Japanese camera maker also added two fresh new colour options for the DSC-QX10.
Available in Singapore from October 2014.
The new lens-style cameras from Sony: ILCE-QX1 (right) and DSC-QX30 (left).
Sony’s lens-style cameras combine the spontaneity and easy sharing of smartphones with the image quality of dedicated cameras.
These cameras are connected to the smartphone via Wi-Fi.
ILCE-QX1 lens camera
The ILCE-QX1 lets serious photographers make use of their E-mount / A-mount (requires LA-EA4 adaptor for A-mount lenses) lens collection – be it zoom, wide angle, tele or macro.
QX1 comes with built-in pop-up flash.
Users can exercise control over exposure, focus and shooting modes.
The camera’s APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor has 20.1-megapixels works with Sony’s BIONZ X processor that now features improved area-specific noise reduction – producing low-noise images, even when shooting in near-darkness.
The big sensor inside the QX1 also creates pro-style ‘bokeh’ effects with creamy background blur – another trick that smartphones can’t match.
The QX1 comes with many features, including RAW recording and pop-up flash.
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Tags:cameras, IFA, IFA 2014, lens, PlayMemories, QX1, QX10, QX30, Sony, Xperia
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Cameras, cameras, Gadgets, gadgets, Lens, newArrivals, Photography, Seminars, Sony, Sony Mobile, Specifications | 3 Comments »
Friday, September 5th, 2014
ASUS has announced at IFA 2014 its first wearable device, the ZenWatch; the 13.3-inch Zenbook UX305 Ultrabook; the 11-inch EeeBook X205 compact laptop; and the 7-inch MeMO Pad 7 Android tablet.
Update (12 February, 2015):
The ASUS Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in a new Obsidian Stone colour.
The Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in Singapore.
Powered by Intel Core M processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD, the super-slim Ultrabook retails from S$999 at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.
The ZenWatch and the MeMO Pad 7 were among the gadgets announced by ASUS at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS unveiled the slew of new devices at a pre-IFA 2014 event in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ASUS ZenWatch is the first wearable device from ASUS, powered by Android Wear and featuring a version of the ASUS ZenUI user interface developed specifically for ZenWatch.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ZenWatch pairs with a smartphone running Android™ 4.3 or higher to provide information and to serve as a personal wellness manager in conjunction with the ASUS ZenUI Wellness app.
The ZenWatch sports a 2.5D curved and comes with a selection of instantly-changeable software watch faces, allowing users to customize ZenWatch easily to match their style.
Smart features of the ZenWatch uncludes Watch Unlock, Tap Tap, Remote Camera, Cover to Mute, Find My Phone and Presentation Control.
Its seamlessly integrates with ASUS ZenUI, letting users enjoy enhanced versions of exclusive ASUS ZenUI apps such as What’s Next and Do It Later.
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Tags:Asus, EeeBook, IFA, MeMO Pad, notebooks, smartwatches, tablets, ultrabooks, UX305, Zenbook, ZenWatch
Posted in Accessories, Android, Asus, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Seminars, smartwatches, Specifications, tablets, Ultrabooks, Watches, Windows 8 | 2 Comments »
Thursday, September 4th, 2014
Sony has just announced at IFA 2014 the mid-range Xperia E3 smartphone; Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact phablets & Z3 Tablet Compact tablet; as well as its new SmartWear gadgets – SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.
Update (16 September, 2014):
The slew of products announced during IFA 2014 were showcased at the Xperia Z3 SEA launch event in Singapore.
Local pricing and availability below.
| Model / RRP |
Availability |
| Xperia Z3
$998 |
Pre-order on week of 22 September 2014.
Launch on 4 October 2014
|
| Xperia Z3 Compact
S$798 |
| Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
S$TBA |
Price and availability to be announced closer to launch date. |
| Xperia E3
S$298 |
| SmartBand Talk
S$228 |
End Oct 2014 |
| SmartWatch 3
S$298 |
The Sony Xperia Z3 series and SmartWear devices. (The Xperia E3 is not shown above – see below).
Sony has rolled out a slew of new gadgets – from premium flagships to novel SmartWear devices, whilst keeping an eye on the budget conscious mid-range.
Xperia Z3 series phablets/tablet
All three new members of the Xperia Z3 series run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPUs and 3G RAM, with fully integrated Qualcomm Adreno 330 GPU.
The Xperia Z3 is 7.3mm thick and is available in white, black, copper or silver green. The Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.6mm thick and weighs 129g, and is available in orange, green, white or black. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (not shown here) is available in white or black.
They are waterproof and dust-tight (IP 65/68)
The Xperia Z3 flagship phablet comes only six months after its Xperia Z2 predecessor.
The screen is of similar size to the Z2 at 5.2 inches, but the Z3 is smaller, thinner and lighter.
Together with the Xperia Z3 Compact, the Z3 has a 20.7-megapixel camera with 1/2.3-inch “Exmor RS for mobile” image sensor, new 25mm “G Lens” and ISO 12800 sensitivity.
A dual SIM variant is also on offer in select markets.
The Xperia Z3 Compact phablet is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3 but with the same CPU and graphics chip.
It is a replacement for the Xperia Z1 Compact. Its 4.6-inch screen is larger than the 4.3 inches in the Z1 Compact.
Sony claims that the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact tablet is the world’s slimmest and lightest compact tablet, at 6.4mm thick and 270g weight.
It features an 8-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS.
Xperia E3 mid-range smartphone
The Xperia E3 sports a 4.5-inch 480 x 854 IPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and Adreno 305 graphics, with 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage.
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Tags:IFA, phablets, SmartBand, smartphones, SmartWatch, smartwatches, SmartWear, Sony, tablets, Xperia, Xperia E3, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge smartphone, the Gear VR mobile VR headset, as well as the Gear S smartwatch and Gear Circle earphones at the Unpacked Episode 2 press conference in Berlin, Germany.
Update (18 September, 2014):
Samsung showcased in Singapore today most of the new devices it unveiled during IFA 2014 in a media preview.
It also displayed accessories that Montblanc has specially designed for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in global markets starting in October.
The Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge are the latest additions to the Galaxy Note family.
Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge Android smartphones
The Galaxy Note 4 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display and sports the Multi Window feature for multi-tasking.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
It ships with a 16-megapixel rear camera with Smart Optical Image Stabilizer, and a 3.7-megapixel front camera with f1.9 lens with 120 degrees wide angle.
The Note 4 also has a Fingerprint Scanner and a UV sensor.
The Galaxy Note Edge has a 5.6-inch screen that wraps around the right side of the device.
The Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White” in select markets through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
Gear VR mobile headset
Samsung and Oculus has collaborated to create the mobile VR headset optimised for the Galaxy Note 4.
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Tags:Android, Berlin, earphones, Galaxy, Gear, Gear Circle, Gear S, Gear VR, headsets, IFA, Note, Note 4, Note Edge, phablets, Samsung, smartphones, unpacked, VR
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
New Linksys RE6500HG Range Extender features adjustable high-gain antennae and an audio jack for streaming music wirelessly from a stereo system to a speaker. Prices (shown below) of the three models range from S$79-S$179.
The RE4000W and RE3000W are immediately available at Challenger for an MSRP of S$109 and S$79 respectively. All range extenders units will be available starting September 12, 2014 at Harvey Norman, Challenger and BEST Denki. The RE6500HG will be available for S$179.
Linksys has announced its new lineup of Linksys Wi-Fi Range Extenders.
There are three new versions:
- Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE6500HG)
- Linksys N600 PRO Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE4000W)
- Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE3000W).
The RE6500HG and RE4000W are dual band range extenders featuring Cross-Band technology which helps provide a stronger and more consistent signal throughout the home.
| Features |
RE3000W |
RE4000W |
RE6500HG |
| Wireless Speed |
N300 |
N600 |
AC1200 |
| Wireless Band |
Single Band (2.4 Ghz) |
Simultaneous Dual Band2.4 Ghz + 5Ghz |
Simultaneous Dual Band2.4 Ghz + 5Ghz |
| CrossBand |
– |
Yes |
Yes |
| Plug-in or Desktop |
Plug-In |
Plug-In |
Desktop |
| Wireless Audio |
– |
– |
Yes |
| Wired Ports |
1 Ethernet |
2 Ethernet |
4 Gigabit |
| Bridge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Gain Antenna |
No |
No |
Yes |
| MSRP Price |
S$79 |
S$109 |
S$179 |
All three range extenders are compatible with any wireless router, whether supplied by a broadband provider or purchased by the consumer, and are designed to extend b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi signals.
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Tags:availability, Linksys, networking, prices, range extenders, RE3000W, RE4000W, RE6500HG, Wi-Fi
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