Archive for the ‘earphones’ Category

Preview: Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge, Gear S & Gear Circle

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

Samsung Singapore showcased in Singapore today a few of the devices unveiled during IFA 2014 – namely the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge.

Also available for hands-on were the Gear S smartwatch and Gear Circle Bluetooth wireless earphones.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with its innovative curved-edged screen, with Montblanc leather flip covers for the Note 4 in the background.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with its innovative curved-edged screen, with Montblanc leather flip covers for the Note 4 in the background.

Both the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge now have the same Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) as the LG G3 but on a larger 5.7-inch screen, and the S Pen and S Note have been improved to enhance their functionality and productivity.

Samsung Gear Circle, with the ear buds

Samsung Gear Circle, with the ear buds “stuck” together magnetically, can be worn around the neck like a necklace when not in use.

The rear camera now has 16 megapixels and the front has 3.7 megapixels with an f1.9 lens.

By the way, the processor that’s going to ship to Singapore is the Snapdragon with 3GB RAM.

The Note Edge really does look novel with the sharp display on the curved screen that wraps around the thin right edge of the phablet.

The Gear S smartphone runs on the Tizen OS and has its own nano-SIM slot so you can place and receive calls independently of a smartphone.

It can also store and play music directly and be paired with the Gear Circle.

First Impressions:

Having used the Galaxy S4, Note 3 and now using the S5, I find the Note 4 and Note Edge exciting new additions to the Galaxy flagship devices.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge, Gear VR, Gear S and Gear Circle

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

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.

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.

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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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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Sony launches flagship store at 313@somerset and new gadgets

Thursday, May 1st, 2014

The latest and flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road in Singapore is the largest in South East Asia and features the latest innovations, gadgets and contents from the Sony group of companies.

The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.

The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.

The 9,902 square feet flagship store is located at Level Two of 313@somerset mall and puts under one roof offerings from Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Sony Computer Entertainment.

“The new Sony Store 313@somserset truly embodies the ‘Be Moved’ experience. At this new Sony Store, we intend to showcase a new lifestyle that only Sony can offer,” said Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Centre, Sony Electronics (Singapore).

Besides being a showcase for the latest and most innovative technology Sony has to offer, from digital imaging, gaming and mobile, the store will also be used by Sony Music and Sony Pictures to host meet-and-greets with its local and international artistes and screenings of exclusive trailers and sneak peeks.

With a prominent video wall mounted on its store front, customers are invited to step into the wide and open entrance of the store with the dazzling and captivating visual displays.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.

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COMEX 2013 (5 – 8 Sep) at Singapore Expo & promotions flyers

Thursday, September 5th, 2013

The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore is here again, this time at the Singapore Expo, Halls 5 and 6. COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE). Floor plan and promotion flyers below.

COMEX 2013 (5 - 8 September) at Singapore Expo, 12 noon to 9pm, admission Free.

COMEX 2013 (5 – 8 September) at Singapore Expo, 12 noon to 9pm, admission Free.

For COMEX 2013, I’ve compiled promotions and flyers from selected exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook Page.

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

  • ASUS desktops, All-in-Ones, laptops, Ultrabooks, tablets, phablets, smartphones, monitors, projectors, wireless networking equipment.
  • Canon
  • Dell desktops, All-in-Ones, laptops, Ultrabooks; and monitors.
  • Epson single-function printers, scanners and projectors, as well as multi-function inkjet and laser printers.
  • Fujitsu notebooks, Ultrabooks, tablet/laptop hybrids and PC accessories.
  • Fuji Xerox DocuPrint monochrome/colour laser printers for personal, SOHO or SME use.
  • HP
    • Monochrome/colour inkjet/laserjet printers and accessories, including mouse, keyboards, headsets, speakers, laptop bags and backpack, webcams and batteries.
    • Monitors & Computers (desktops, All-in-Ones, laptops, Ultrabooks, tablets and hybrid notebook/tablets)
  • Jabra audio accessories, wireless headsets, speakers.
  • Lenovo PCs: All-in-One desktop computers, multi-mode laptops, Ultrabooks, and hybrid notebook/tablets.
  • Linksys wireless devices.
  • M1 mobile, mobile broadband, home broadband, and MiBox TV.
  • Netgear networking equipment eg. switches, routers and media streamers.
  • Nikon CoolPix compact cameras, Nikon 1 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, as well as DSLRs.
  • Norton security software solutions: Norton 360 Multi-Device, Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiVirus.
  • nubox Apple products and accessoires.
  • Olympus compact or tough cameras, DSLRs, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, lenses and accessories.
  • Plantronics Bluetooth mobile headsets.
  • Samsung
  • Seagate storage products – hard disks, personal cloud storage/backup and media streaming solutions.
  • SingTel mobile, mobile broadband, home broadband, and Mio TV.
  • Skullcandy earphones and headphones.
  • StarHub mobile, mobile broadband, home broadband, StarHub TV – for home use and for businesses/enterprises.
  • tech@vogue accessories for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
  • TomTom portable navigation GPS devices, car chargers, phone mounts and Nike+ SportWatch GPS.
  • WD storage products (hard disks and personal cloud solutions) and HD Media Player.

With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.

Below are the floor plans for the exhibitors.

Floor plan for COMEX 2013.

Floor plan for COMEX 2013.

The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:

Exhibition Dates Venue
IT Show 2013 7-10 Mar Marina Bay Sands
PC Show 2013 6-9 Jun Singapore Expo
COMEX 2013 5-8 Sep Singapore Expo
SITEX 2013 28 Nov – 1 Dec Singapore Expo

COMEX 2013 promotions: Jabra headsets & audio products

Friday, August 30th, 2013

Jabra will be at COMEX 2013 at Singapore Expo in Hall 6, Nubox Booth 6106 and Starhub Booth 6701.

Check out the promotions and discounts from Jabra for COMEX 2013.

Check out the promotions and discounts from Jabra for COMEX 2013. Click to view/download enlarged view.

Check out discounts for Jabra’s three star buys for the Revo Wireless, Sport Wireless+ and Stone 3.

Check out Jabra's latest products at COMEX 2013

Check out Jabra’s latest products at COMEX 2013

In conjunction with Jabra being the Official Headphone Sponsor for 1 World Music Festival, Jabra will give away a pair of 1 World Music Festival Tickets with every purchase of the Jabra Revo Wireless (limited to first 20 purchases only).

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Bose QuietComfort 20 noise cancelling headphones in Singapore

Saturday, August 24th, 2013

The Bose QC20 headphones are the first in-ear noise canceling headphones from Bose. Atlas Sound & Vision is selling the headphones online at S$499. Pre-order now for delivery by end-September.

Bose QuietComfort 20 is available for pre-order online for S$499. Delivery by end-September.

Bose QuietComfort 20 is available for pre-order online for S$499. Delivery by end-September.

Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones offers noise reduction, audio performance and comfort, and enables two ways to listen – one to shut out the world, and one to keep the listener connected by letting in selected sounds such as sirens and announcements.

The StayHear+ ear tips are really comfortable and sits snugly in the ear.

The StayHear+ ear tips are really comfortable and sits snugly in the ear.

They fit in the pocket, weigh just 43 grams, and rival the performance of much larger headphones.

Bose TriPort technology uses ports to increase the effective acoustic space of the earbud to reproduce deep lows, lifelike vocals and instruments.

Bose active equalization tunes the frequency response for improved, natural sound.

A rechargeable battery provides about 16 hours of power for the active noise cancelling.

When the battery is depleted or the power is turned off, the music plays on in the QC20 as per a normal set of non-noise-cancelling earphones.

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Latest gadgets recommended by Jetstar Asia Magazine May 2013

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

We’re into the month of May. Check out Page 15 in the latest issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine for some of the latest gadgets that you can get for yourself or your better half this month.

From the latest to the best, and a touch of quirkiness, a quick guide to what's hot on the gadget scene.

From the latest to the best, and a touch of quirkiness, a quick guide in the May 2013 issue of Jetstar Asia Magazine to what’s hot on the gadget scene.

You can access the entire magazine online or on board a Jetstar flight.

Happy reading!

IT Show 2013 promotions: Jabra audio products

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013

Jabra will be at IT Show 2013 at Nubox Booth 1329. It will kickstart the sale of the new Dolby-enhanced music headphones line-up at the show.

Click to view/download promotional flyers from Jabra for IT Show 2013.

Click to view/download promotional flyers from Jabra for IT Show 2013.

Jabra will also be offering a trade-in program for each purchase of Jabra Revo Wireless, Jabra Revo or Jabra Vox in-ear headphones:

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New Android smartphone: Sony Xperia Z showcased in Singapore

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Unveiled only last week at CES 2013 in Las Vegas, the new flagship for Sony Mobile’s Xperia smartphones was showcased in Singapore to the regional media.

The Xperia Z and its smaller variant (Xperia ZL) will be available globally in Q1 2013. Prices are yet to be announced.

Update (7 February, 2013):

The Xperia Z will debut in Singapore on 1 March 2013. RRP: S$988 without contract.

You can pre-order at  the Xperia Store, Sony Stores and Sony Centres from 15-24 February and get a gift.

Xperia Z will be available in the above stores on 1 March and from all telco operators from March 2nd onwards, in black or white. The purple Xperia Z will be available one week after on 8 March.

Sony Mobile's new flagship smartphone - Xperia Z. Available Q1 2013.

Sony Mobile’s new flagship smartphone – Xperia Z. Available Q1 2013.

The Xperia Z embodies leading edge technology that Sony had developed over the years for its wide range of electronic devices.

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