Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category

Promotions: Nubox celebrates 5th Birthday with Happy 5 Campaign

Thursday, July 11th, 2013

Nubox turns five this year and there will be a series of activities and promotional discounts to celebrate.

Check out the promotional discounts as part of Nubox's 5th anniversary celebrations. View/download flyers here.

Check out the promotional discounts as part of Nubox’s 5th anniversary celebrations. View/download flyers here.

The Nubox Happy 5 campaign will be held from July 15 to August 18, 2013.

“In five years, Nubox has grown to capture 35% of the total Apple Premium Reseller market in Singapore. To thank our customers for their relentless support, we have packed the Nubox Happy 5 campaign with amazing activities and offers,” said Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer, Newstead Technologies.

From game challenges at its Raffles City Shopping Centre and Tampines Mall road shows to online contests and weekly lucky draw, Nubox has lined up giveaways worth more than $15,000 to spread the cheers.

The celebratory activities and events are tabulated below while the promotional flyers can be downloaded for viewing here.

Started in Singapore in 2008, Nubox specialises in selling Apple products and has ventured into the heartlands, with seven of its 11 stores located in the heartland malls.

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Annual Canon PhotoMarathon XI in Singapore

Saturday, July 6th, 2013

2,518 participants took part in the Singapore leg of the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia 2013, at Suntec City International Convention & Exhibition Centre Singapore.

The two Best of Show winners – Kok Hou Cheng (Open) and Zhou Tian Qu – will be going on an eight-day all-expense-paid photo clinic to Kansai, Japan.

Winners of Canon Photomarathon XI in Singapore, together with management and staff of Canon Singapore.

Winners of Canon Photomarathon XI in Singapore, together with management and staff of Canon Singapore.

Beginning at 9am in the morning, this year’s attendance of the day-long competition was an increase of 99 participants (4%) compared to last year.

"Instant" by Open Category Best of Show Winner Kok Hou Cheng.

“Instant” by Open Category Best of Show Winner Kok Hou Cheng.

There were two categories of participants – Open and Student. For each category, there were three themes – Tradition, Communicate and Instant.

Tradition - by Student Category Best of Show Winner Zhou Tian Qu from Anderson Junior College.

“Tradition” by Student Category Best of Show Winner Zhou Tian Qu from Anderson Junior College.

18 prizes were given to the top three winners of the three themes for each category. Prizes given included Canon products such as the Canon EOS camera and PIXMA printer.

2,518 avid photographers participated in this year's Canon Photomarathon XI.

2,518 avid photographers participated in this year’s Canon Photomarathon XI.

In addition, Best of Show awards were given for each of the two categories – for the best collection of images from all three themes.

Behind-the-ear flagship Jabra Motion offers smart wireless mobility

Thursday, July 4th, 2013

To enhance user productivity and performance, Jabra Motion uses motion sensor technology to intuitively follow the user’s every move – to provide premium call control and superior audio quality.

Available 13 July at S$198. Read on for launch promo.

Jabra Motion will be available in Singapore from 13 July for S$198.

Jabra Motion will be available in Singapore from 13 July for S$198.

Featuring latest intuitive technologies and ergonomic design – including motion sensor technology and a flip-boom arm – the headset caters to the needs of performance-centric users for optimal team communications and project management tasks.

Jabra Motion clips behind the ear.

Jabra Motion clips behind the ear.

Paired with smartphones, tablets or laptops, whether at the workplace, on the road or at home – the intelligent and ‘pocketable’ Jabra Motion keeps users up to speed and in touch as they stay focused on their projects and business tasks.

It offers a wireless freedom range of 10m.

Extremely light at 17.5g, the flexible, curve-shaped Jabra Motion provides a customized ear fit with a rotating, height-adjustable speaker tower and different-sized ear-gels.

When a call comes in and the user picks up the Jabra Motion, its intelligent built-in motion sensor automatically triggers the ‘answer call’ function.

The Jabra Motion can be easily folded to be

The Jabra Motion can be easily folded to be “pocketed”.

And when it is laid down on a surface, the headset takes a power nap.

Sensing changing sound environments or change in motion, such as when the user starts walking, Jabra Motion makes automatic audio adjustment according to ambient noise levels.

The Jabra Motion is built on the Jabra signature ‘behind-the-ear’ circular design based on contour of the ear.

Its folding boom adds ‘pocketability’ – flip it close to a smaller, palm-sized fit to keep in pocket or handbag; flip it open again to instantly connect to an incoming call.

Leica launches D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ compact camera

Thursday, July 4th, 2013

The limited special edition of the Leica D-Lux 6 is the result of collaboration with G-Star, the Dutch jeans and fashion label. The camera is now in stores for S$1,680.

The Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is the fruit of collaboration between Leica and G-Star. Available now for S$1,680.

The Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is the fruit of collaboration between Leica and G-Star. Available now for S$1,680.

The Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is designed for fashion aficionados and features an unusual colour concept and a distinctive look.

Rear view of the Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’.

Rear view of the Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’.

G-STAR RAW is a denim label renowned for its innovation, cutting edge and unorthodox style.

The body of the Leica D-Lux 6 ‘Edition by G-Star RAW’ is finished in the typical RAW design, and features the script ‘LEICA BY G-STAR RAW … JUST THE PRODUCT’.

This special edition’s leather trim is also unique – this is the first time it is being used on a Leica compact camera.

Sony launches world first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector in Asia

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

The VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Sony launched the new projector for Asia in Singapore today. Priced at S$7,999 and available in black or white chasis in Asia Pacific by August 2013.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Price: S$7,999.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is the world’s first 3LCD Laser Light Source Projector. Price: S$7,999.

The VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source, and is the world’s first 3LCD laser projector.

I was impressed by a demo of the projector in action in a fully lighted room. The resolution was detailed while the colours were extremely vivid and accurate.

The picture quality was good enough for home entertainment use although the projector is targeted mainly at business and corporate use.

Capable of achieving 4,000 lumens, it is one of the brightest projectors of its kind, and delivers a range of performance capabilities that eliminate many issues associated with conventional lamp-based projection.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source.

The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is a WUXGA-class (1920 x 1200) installation projector based on a blue laser light source.

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Samsung’s new accessories to enhance Smart TV experience

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Samsung Evolution Kit SEK-1000/XS (S$399) and Samsung TV Camera VG-STC3000 (S$129) will be available this month at all major electronic stores in Singapore.

From left: Samsung TV Camera (S$129) and Samsung Evolution Kit (S$399) will be available in Singapore this month. Pictures not shown to scale.

From left: Samsung TV Camera (S$129) and Samsung Evolution Kit (S$399) will be available in Singapore this month. Pictures not shown to scale.

To provide users with a more seamless, integrated and immersive entertainment experience with its Smart TVs, Samsung Singapore has announced its latest offering – the Samsung Evolution Kit and the Samsung TV Camera.

The Evolution Kit offers both software and hardware updates that include access to the 2013 Smart Hub and other Smart features

It also upgrades the TV’s dual-core processor to quad-core, resulting in faster internal processing speeds.

On top of that, Smart Interaction will now include new commands such as two-hands motion and new gesture poses so consumers can swipe, zoom, grab and like what they see on their TV screens.

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Sony reveals new RX Cyber-shot cameras & HVL-F43M external flash

Thursday, June 27th, 2013

Sony has announced that its new Cyber-shot RX 100 II, Cyber-shot RX1R cameras will be available in Singapore from August 2013, while the HVL-F43M external flash will be available in July.

Update (1 July, 2013):

Sony has announced the pricing for its new Cyber-shot RX 100 II (S$999) and Cyber-shot RX1R (S$3,999) cameras.

From today, the retail price of the DSC-RX100 has been reduced to S$849 (from S$999).

Sony's new 20,2MP Cyber-shot RX 100 II (left) and 24.3MP Cyber-shot RX1R (right) cameras will be available in Singapore from August 2013 onwards.

Sony’s new 20,2MP Cyber-shot RX 100 II (left) and 24.3MP Cyber-shot RX1R (right) cameras will be available in Singapore from August 2013 onwards.

The Cyber-shot RX1R is a new full-frame compact camera and is the sister version of the Cyber-shot RX1.

Sony Cyber-shot RX1R is a S$3,999 full-frame compact camera with 24.3 megapixels and Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* F2 lens.

Sony Cyber-shot RX1R is a S$3,999 full-frame compact camera with 24.3 megapixels and Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* F2 lens.

It has 24.3 effective megapixels and a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* F2 lens.

The RX1R removes the optical low-pass filter (OLPF) found in front of the RX1’s sensor, enabling flawless capture of fine details without any distortions.

This makes it ideal for taking landscape and other high-detail scenes.

The camera’s compatibility with TRILUMINOS Colour technology ensures richer, more natural colours when viewing stills and video on the latest generation of BRAVIA televisions with TRILUMINOS Display.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II comes with 20.2 megapixels, Wi-Fi and NFC. S$999.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II comes with 20.2 megapixels, Wi-Fi and NFC. S$999.

The new Cyber-shot RX100 II builds on the popular Cyber-shot RX100, with enhanced picture quality and convenient new features such as Wi-Fi and easy One-touch smartphone connection with NFC.

The RX100 II possesses increased sensor sensitivity with 20.2 effective megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R 1.0-type CMOS sensor, delivering DSLR-style shots regardless of the shooting situation.

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Brother launches seven new printers and MFCs in Singapore

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Four of the these are colour printing machines while the remaining three are monochorme lasers. These new printers and Multi-Function Centres (MFCs) are targeted at small office / home office (SOHO) and small-medium businesses (SMBs).

Available in late June. Prices within.

Singapore is the first country to launch these 7 new Brother printers/MFCs in Southeast Asia.

Singapore is the first country to launch these 7 new Brother printers/MFCs in Southeast Asia.

To cater to cost-conscious SOHO/SMBs, the new monochrome printers/MFCs use affordable toners.

Black Toner Drum
Serial TN-1000 DR-1000
SRP SG$52 SG$32
Yield 1,000 10,000

And to prevent paper jams, the new hassle-free printing technology includes a longer side guide to reduce paper skew, a short paper pass of 220mm, and an anti-curl system.

An enhanced two-roller system also picks up and separates the paper more efficiently.

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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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HP offers education content via print apps to its printer customers

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

HP is collaborating with Singapore Asia Publishers (SAP) and onSponge to introduce new free print apps that allow direct access from web-connected HP printers to print out assessment and test content.

Sang Hoon Park describing how the free print apps will deliver quality educational content directly to web-connected HP printers. He is the Printing Category Director, Printing & Personal Systems Group, Singapore.

Sang Hoon Park describing how the free print apps will deliver quality educational content directly to web-connected HP printers. He is the Printing Category Director, Printing & Personal Systems Group, Singapore.

With the overwhelming choice of supplementary education options on the market, and the overwhelming volume of school-work already on young learners’ plates, parents are often unsure about how to help.

This new approach to supplementary learning – daily or weekly “bite-sized” education materials that are in-line with Singapore’s Primary School curriculum – reinforces learning for young students by focusing on quality and consistency instead of quantity.

Complement In-Class Learning

SAP is a leading publishing group specializing in academic materials such as supplementary workbooks, guidebooks, textbooks, reference books, dictionaries and other educational materials.

The SAP education print app offers content which has been handpicked from SAP’s own range of primary school assessment books, delivered on a daily and weekly basis.

Focusing on understanding key concepts through commonly tested questions in examinations, students and parents have direct access to bite-sized practice materials, all aligned to the latest curriculum taught in Singapore’s classrooms, that focus on understanding key concepts through commonly tested questions in examinations.

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