Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category

Review: TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio GPS Sport Watch with Heart Rate Monitor built-in

Saturday, August 16th, 2014

The TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio GPS Sport Watch comes with built-in Heart Rate Monitor. The watch works for running/treadmill, cycling and swimming activities.

The TomTom Cardio GPS Sport Watch comes in Runner or Multi-Sport versions.

The TomTom Cardio GPS Sport Watch comes in Runner or Multi-Sport versions.

The built-in Heart Rate Monitor is in the base of the watch, and measures your heart rate the moment you put on the watch.

This means you do not need to wear a separate chest strap or place a finger on a separate heart rate monitor (say on a smartphone) every time you want to take a reading.

You can vary the heart rate zones and vary the intensity of training depending on the goals you want to reach.

The embedded GPS receiver provides real-time exercise information at a glance, tracking your distance, time, pace, speed and calories burnt as you run, cycle or swim.

After the activity, users can view their routes and other key stats on TomTom MySports and other popular sites, such as, RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, TrainingPeaks and Strava so that they can monitor their progress over an extended period of time.

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New arrivals: Jabra Step Wireless earbuds in Singapore now

Friday, August 15th, 2014

The new Jabra Step Wireless earbuds is priced at an affordable entry-level S$108 and is available now in subtle black at Apple premium resellers, Challenger stores, Harvey Norman, POPULAR bookstores and other authorised Jabra resellers.

The Jabra Step Wireless entry-level earbuds is available in Singapore now at S$108.

The Jabra Step Wireless entry-level earbuds is available in Singapore now at S$108.

Tired of tangled wires and cords from your headphones and earbuds?

The Jabra Step Wireless sets you free from entangled cables.

The Jabra Step Wireless sets you free from entangled cables.

The new Jabra Step Wireless frees you from tripping over wires and allows you to connect to music playing devices up to 10m away.

Weighing in at a mere 16.5g and fitted with 10mm dynamic speakers, the Jabra Step Wireless is IP52-certified rain- and dust-resistant.

The soft, flexible over-the-ear gelhooks are angled to fit naturally into the ears, with the earbuds locking in immersive, stereo sound.

There is a choice of three sizes of eargels.

The Jabra Step Wireless promises a battery life of up to 4 straight hours of music/talk time on a single charge and 6 days standby time.

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New arrivals: Pre-order Xbox One in Singapore from S$639

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

You can now pre-order Xbox One together with EA SPORTS FIFA 15.

The Xbox One will debut in Singapore on 23 September 2014.

The Xbox One will debut in Singapore on 23 September 2014.

During E3, it was announced that the Xbox One will be coming to Singapore on 23 September 2014.

The latest is that consumers will now have the option to pre-order one of two official Xbox One bundles, offering value with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 included for a limited time at no extra cost.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 on Xbox One promises to bring football to life in stunning detail so fans can experience the emotion of the sport like never before.

Xbox One Launch Console Bundle (S$639)

Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console, which features a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi, one Xbox One Wireless Controller, a chat headset, a HDMI cable, a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members and a digital copy of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 – for S$639 while stocks last.

Xbox One Launch Kinect Bundle (S$739)

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COMEX 2014 (28 – 31 Aug) at Suntec Singapore & promotions flyers

Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will be in town in two weeks. It will return to Suntec Singapore at Levels 4 & 6.

COMEX 2014 in Singapore.

COMEX 2014 in Singapore.

As in past IT shows, I’ll be compiling promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in the COMEX 2014 photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below. So far, only the flyers for TomTom are in.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

Embargoes for most of the flyers will only be lifted on the first day of COMEX 2014, as exhibitors vie to safeguard the promotions that they plan to offer.

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New arrivals: Canon camera bags for DSLRs and compact cameras

Tuesday, August 5th, 2014

Canon today launched its first line-up of Canon bags, offering durability and weather resistance to cameras and accessories.

Prices range from S$9.90 for a generic compact case to S$289 for a professional backpack or shoulder bag. Available from 15 August.

The RL PB-01 (S$289) is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.

The RL PB-01 (S$289) is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.

Available in two categories – Professional and Classic, the bags and cases complement Canon’s extensive range of cameras and lenses.

For greater security, equipment can be placed in a compartment that can only be accessed from the back of the RL PB-01.

For greater security, equipment can be placed in a compartment that can only be accessed from the back of the RL PB-01.

The Professional line features camera backpacks and shoulder bags catered to DSLR users whereas the Classic line carries camera shoulder bags and cases suited for both DSLR and digital compact camera users.

Both lines feature quality craftsmanship, adorned with red threading that distinctly represents Canon’s brand identity.

The RL PB-01 (S$289) – available under the professional line, is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.

It is also able to hold a tripod and a pair of trekking poles.

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New arrivals: Pebble Steel wearable flagship smartwatch

Friday, August 1st, 2014

The Pebble Steel is now available in Singapore for S$359. First 500 Pebble Steel units sold here will come with a custom-made pouch and silicone sports strap.

From Palo Alto, California, Pebble was brought to life by 85,000 people through Kickstarter, setting a record on the crowdfunding platform and quickly becoming one of the best-selling smartwatches in the world. To date, there are over 400,000 Pebbles on wrists worldwide and thousands of apps available.

From Palo Alto, California, Pebble was brought to life by 85,000 people through Kickstarter, setting a record on the crowdfunding platform and quickly becoming one of the best-selling smartwatches in the world. To date, there are over 400,000 Pebbles on wrists worldwide and thousands of apps available.

The premium version takes everything users love about Pebble – the e-paper display, week-long battery life, and app ecosystem – and wraps it into a sleek design, available in either brushed stainless steel or matte black.

Pebble Steel combines modern technology with classic timepiece design to give users a smartwatch fit for modern urbanites during work and play.

Steel’s e-paper display is protected by a durable Corning Gorilla Glass lens with an oleophobic, anti-fingerprint coating.

The improved housing also comes with subtle RGB LED lights to indicate charging status.

Pebble’s appstore has flourished since its launch earlier this year with big name brands such as Mercedes-Benz, iControl, GoPro, Misfit, Pandora and Evernote jumping on board.

During the launch of the Pebble Steel in Singapore, the company announced that Divian Nair, local Deejay turned Actor-Director, has been appointed as its Pebble evangelist.

During the launch of the Pebble Steel in Singapore, the company announced that Divian Nair, local Deejay turned Actor-Director, has been appointed as its Pebble evangelist.

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New arrivals: Canon imageCLASS LBP6030 & LBP6030w laser printer

Monday, July 21st, 2014

The imageCLASS LBP6030 and LBP6030w are now available at Canon authorised dealers at the recommended retail prices of S$119 and S$149 respectively.

New Canon imageCLASS LBP6030 (S$119) and LBP6030w (S$149, shown above) are now available in Singapore.

New Canon imageCLASS LBP6030 (S$119) and LBP6030w (S$149, shown above) are now available in Singapore.

These black and white printers increase work productivity with their print speed and quality, while the LBP6030w version offers the flexibility and convenience of mobile printing.

The latest imageCLASS LBP6030 and LBP6030w are compact A4 monochrome single function laser printers designed for deployment in Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) environments.

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New arrivals: XSories WEYE FEYE, U-Shot & Me-Shot photo accessories

Saturday, July 19th, 2014

Lamch & Co introduces three revolutionary photography solutions, the WEYE FEYE, the U-Shot and the Me-Shot – from XSories, the brand created by X-Treme Video for the extreme sports industry.

The XSories Weye Feye (S$469) is compatible with most DSLR cameras.

The XSories Weye Feye (S$469) is compatible with most DSLR cameras.

For 20 years, XTreme Video has worked with more than 500 extreme sports producers worldwide, capturing breath-taking images of athletes and talents who live and breathe extreme sports.

With their expertise, XSories reinvents the art of imagery with innovative solutions for sport, travel and video fans.

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New arrivals: Three new NEC M Series short-throw projectors

Friday, July 18th, 2014

NEC Asia Pacific, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 3000-lumen M302WS (S$1,829), 3300-lumen M332XS (S$1,729) and 3500-lumen M352WS  (S$2,049). Available now.

NEC digital solutions adds three new digital models  to its M Series short-throw projectors.

NEC digital solutions adds three new digital models to its M Series short-throw projectors.

The M Short Throw series brings the projector closer to the whiteboard, eliminating shadows and glare so students can focus on learning.

“The M Series has established itself as a formidable projector family over the last three years, and the M300WS, M332XS and M352WS models enhance that reputation. Accommodating standard and widescreen needs, M Short Throw Series projectors deliver bright images to interactive screens and whiteboards from less than 3 feet away,” said Vincent Koh, Vice President of Multimedia Product Platform Unit.

Using the latest DLP technology from Texas Instruments, the M302WS, M332XS and M352WS models deliver high contrast images (10,000:1), are filter free, and have 0.6:1 and 0.48:1 throw ratios, respectively.

The eco-conscious features in the M Short Throw Series include ECO Mode technology, which increases lamp life up to 8000 hours, while lowering power consumption, as well as quick start (3 to 4 seconds) and auto power on via the RGB input connector.

Remote diagnostics enable the user to monitor and make adjustments to the projectors from afar.

The M Series portable projectors also boast the ability to transmit images from computers, tablets and smart phones using DisplayNote and NEC’s own Wireless Image Utility.

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New arrivals: TomTom Traffic and 3 new GO GPS PND models

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

TomTom today launched in Singapore three new TomTom GO GPS portable navigation devices – GO 50 (S$249), GO 500 (S$299) and GO 600 (S$349) – as well as new live Traffic updates feature for their use in Singapore.

TomTom GO 500. S$299

TomTom GO 500. S$299

The new PNDs feature a completely fresh user interface with lifetime TomTom Traffic and map updates.

“Where navigation used to be about getting people to unfamiliar destinations, we are now empowering drivers with easy access to the information they need to make the smartest driving decisions, every day. The new TomTom GO is an essential daily driving tool, helping Singaporean drivers to get out of traffic, and get to their destinations faster,” says Chris Kearney, Vice President of TomTom Consumer, Asia Pacific.

They also ship with an interactive map featuring 3D buildings and landmarks, giving drivers the ability to know what is going on around them, as well as what lies ahead.

The new series of GO PNDs allow users to view traffic incidents in detail and receive traffic jam alerts, so that they can take the fastest detours available.

With a screen that easily zooms in and out, drivers can find, and explore places on the brand new interactive map, and tap on the map to get an instant route to their destination.

The new TomTom GO series comprises the following models and is currently available at retailers such as Challenger and Harvey Norman.

TomTom Key specs
GO 50

S$249

5.0” touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps
GO 500

S$299

5.0” capacitive fully interactive touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps
GO 600

S$349

6” capacitive fully interactive touch screen, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and Maps

Lifetime TomTom Traffic

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