Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category

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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New Bluetooth speaker: Ultimate Ears UE BOOM from Logitec

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

UE BOOM connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to smartphones, tablets and computers to blast out 360 degree sound for up to 15-hours on its battery recharge. Available in early June at S$299.

The Ultimate Ears UE BOOM is available in four colours (blue, red, black and white) from June at S$299. Photo from Logitech Singapore.

The Ultimate Ears UE BOOM is available in four colours (blue, red, black and white) from June at S$299. Photo from Logitech Singapore.

Logitech calls the UE BOOM the “World’s first Social Music Player” in this cloud-based era of digital music.

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New Bluetooth headset: Fashionable and wearable Jabra Tag

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Take active control of music and voice calls with the new solid and sleek stereo Bluetooth headset, which comes with in-built FM radio, precision wireless sound and edgy dog-tag pendant design. RRP: S$128.

The Black Jabra Tag (S$128)

The Black Jabra Tag (S$128)

Designed for the always-on mobile users, the trendy Bluetooth dog-tag pendant streams music and calls from mobile devices giving wireless freedom for life-on-the-go.

The stereo Bluetooth headset is lightweight at only 30g.

It measures 5.6 x 3.45 x 0.83 cm.

Housed in a smooth, curved metallic body with elegant matte finish, Jabra Tag comes in either black or white, and can be worn around the neck as a fashion tag or clipped securely to your outfit or bag.

The White Jabra Tag (S$128)

The White Jabra Tag (S$128)

The Jabra Tag delivers Bluetooth control of your music and call anytime, anywhere.

Groove to the beat of favourite tunes, watch YouTube videos on different mobile devices for up to 7 hours or chat with friends over Skype in high stereo quality for up to 8 hours.

Jabra Tag synergizes music and call functions from 2 mobile devices simultaneously and also provides in-built FM radio entertainment when your mobile devices run out of battery.

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Dell relaunches its Exclusive Store at Funan DigitaLife Mall

Friday, May 17th, 2013

The Dell Exclusive Store was reopened following an intensive make-over to deliver a new, refreshed concept store that sports simpler, contemporary yet bolder interior designs.

The new look of the Dell Exclusive Store in Funan DigitaLife Mall at #03-26.

The new look of the Dell Exclusive Store in Funan DigitaLife Mall at #03-26.

The new look is aimed at creating a more consistent global brand and shopping experience for its customers.

“Dell’s new store design brings a great shopping experience to our customers, whether you have a specific product in mind, or just casually browsing,” said Chue Chee Wei, managing director for Dell’s Commercial Business, Singapore and Malaysia.

The design of the store takes on a distinctive customer-centric approach, complete with experience suites that allow customers to experience technology as they would in real life.

The Funan store is the first Dell Exclusive Store in the world to adopt the company’s new global retail brand guidelines.

The Dell Exclusive Store at Funan #03-26 is open from 11am to 9pm daily, and measures 1,356 square feet in floor space.

The old look of the Dell store in Funan, before two weeks of intensive renovation.

The old look of the Dell store in Funan, before two weeks of intensive renovation.

ASUS releases WL-330NUL – the world’s smallest router

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

The pocket-sized USB device enables users to stay connected wherever they go with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and access point modes plus multi-OS support.

Available on 20 May for S$59 (revised downwards from S$69).

ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.

ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.

Designed to enable convenient and quick internet access for travelers, the USB-based ASUS WL-330NUL provides quick secure network setup and connection sharing with other users.

It works with multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Mac OS, and iOS.

Specifications for the ASUS WL-330NUL USB router
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ASUS introduces Xonar U7 USB soundcard & headphone amplifier

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Compact USB-powered device provides 7.1-channel surround and high definition 192kHz/24-bit sound for desktops and notebooks. Available end-May for S$149.

ASUS Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.

ASUS Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.

The compact Xonar U7 USB external soundcard and headphone amplifier offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience.

It incorporates a headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls.

Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware.

Connecting via USB, it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open the PC case.

Powerful sound from a compact and portable device

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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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