Archive for the ‘Audio’ Category

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.

(more…)

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

(more…)

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)

(more…)

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!

New headset: Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78)

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 - only 12g.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.

Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.

Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.

With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

(more…)

Samsung launches new Smart TV & AV lineup for home entertainment

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Samsung unveiled its 2013 Smart TV and digital AV lineup (with prices) in Singapore today, at its roadshow in Vivocity.

A peek into the future. Samsung also showed off the massive 85-inch S9 UHD TV during the launch. The Ultra High Definition Smart TV is pivoted in a floor-mounted frame that also houses the audio speakers and camera that enables Xbox Kinetic-like remote gesture control of the TV.

A peek into the future. Samsung also showed off the massive 85-inch S9 UHD TV during the launch. The Ultra High Definition Smart TV is pivoted in a floor-mounted frame that also houses the audio speakers and camera that enables Xbox Kinetic-like remote gesture control of the TV.

Samsung’s 2013 Smart TVs feature a revamped Smart Hub that comprises three panels: Apps; Photos, Videos & Music; Social.

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs

For the more high-end F7500, F8000 and F8500, Advanced Smart Interaction allows viewers to use everyday language and casual gestures to find content or command and control the TV.

SmartView allows users to move their content seamlessly between devices in real-time while AllShare connects the TV to compatible mobile devices wirelessly and creates a smart centre for media and whole-home automation.

The display on compatible Samsung GALAXY tablets and phones can also be mirrored onto the TVs for lean-back viewing comfort.

“By partnering various content producers including MediaCorp, SingTel and StarHub, we offer additional content choices for consumers in Singapore,” said Irene Ng, Vice President of Marketing, Samsung Asia.

Existing owners of Samsung’s 2012 flagship Premium TVs (from ES7500 upwards) are not left out.

Slotting in an Evolution Kit offers both software and hardware updates that include access to the 2013 Smart Hub and other Smart features, and upgrades the TV’s dual-core processor to quad-core, resulting in faster internal processing speeds.

The pricing and availability of Samsung 2013 Smart TVs can be found here.

Big is IN

(more…)

Pricing & availability: Samsung digital Audio Visual 2013 lineup

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of digital AV products in Singapore.

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

All are available now except the HT-F9750W/XS Blu-ray Home Entertainment System which will only be available in mid-June.

Product Models RRP
Blu-ray Players
BD-F5100/XS S$129
BD-F5500/XS S$159
BD-F6500/XS S$219
BD-F7500/XS S$349
Blu-ray Home Entertainment System
HT-F4500/XS S$299
HT-F5500K/XS S$499
(more…)

IT Show 2013 promotions: Samsung computers, monitors & printers

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Samsung will be at IT Show 2013 at Marina Bay Sands at Level 1, Booth 1421.

Click to view or download Samsung promotions during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 3.4MB PDF file with 11 pages of flyers.

Click to view or download Samsung promotions during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 3.4MB PDF file with 11 pages of flyers.

Check out Samsung’s Home Entertainment Systems, Smart TVs, monitors, notebooks, Ultrabooks and tablets, laser printers, SSD storage, SD and microSD memory cards.

Special promotions/bumdles include those for GALAXY Note 10.1 WiFi, GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) WiFi (8GB), and the NX1000 camera.

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:

(more…)

New portable speakers: Philips SoundShooter series

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Philips attempts to redefine portable music with portable speakers that are small in size but explosive in sound. Check out the SBT30 (S$89), SBA3210 (S$69), SBA3110 (S$59), and SBA3011 (S$49).

The new Philips SoundShooter portable music speakers are small in size but explosive in sound.

The new Philips SoundShooter portable music speakers are small in size but explosive in sound.

The Philips SoundShooter range of speakers sport Neodymium speaker drivers, and are light and powerful.

These handy speakers come in a myriad of shocking, playful colors and stylish metallic tones to suit your mood and make a great conversation piece and addition to any party!

Check out these quirky portable speakers below.

(more…)