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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

Ong Radio launches McIntosh McAire in Singapore

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

The compact integrated audio system pumps out powerful music that easily fills the room with even tonality. Regular price: S$6,450. Promotional introductory price: S$4,588.

The McAire sports a high gloss black finish, signature McIntosh blue output meters, glass faceplate and a knit cloth grille (also in black) with magnetic attachment.

The McAire sports a high gloss black finish, signature McIntosh blue output meters, glass faceplate and a knit cloth grille (also in black) with magnetic attachment.

The McAire is the most affordable system from McIntosh which specialises in the ultra-luxe AV market.

“… individuals who demand the very best can finally enjoy a complete high fidelity McIntosh music system as a lifestyle or second system for their rooms or executive office, that is handcrafted in Binghamton New York alongside McIntosh’s other super premium components, for under a 5-figure sum,” said Malcolm Ong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ong Radio Group.

The next in line is an all-in-one system (McIntosh MXA60) that includes a CD player and a tuner, which goes for S$16,050 (although there’s currently a promotional price of S$12,888.

Ong Radio Group launched the McIntosh McAire in Singapore last Friday, timing its debut in Singapore with the 76th anniversary of the high-end home entertainment system distributor and retailer.

The McIntosh McAire features Apple’s AirPlay wireless technology which allows users to stream audio from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC – or music from an iOS device – over an existing Wi-Fi network at home or an executive suite.

The ice-blue of the McAire stamps the signature of McIntosh into whatever setting it is introduced

The ice-blue of the McAire stamps the signature of McIntosh into whatever setting it is introduced

Each McAire unit is built with the same high end technology used in McIntosh’s super premium reference system.

HP launches complete Software-Defined Network fabric for Cloud

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

HP’s new data center network fabric is built on HP FlexNetwork architecture, enabling business agility for clients by delivering two times greater scalability and 75% less complexity over current network fabrics while reducing network provisioning time from months to minutes.

Pricing and availability within.

HP FlexiFabric 11908, FlexiFabric 12916 and FlexiFabric 12910 SDN switches.

HP FlexiFabric 11908, FlexiFabric 12916 and FlexiFabric 12910 SDN switches.

As companies move to a cloud environment, legacy network architectures are buckling under the pressure for instant access to applications and services that offer a high-quality user experience.

“For the past 20 years, data center networks have lagged in supporting new enterprise demands for cloud, virtualisation and big data,” Morten Illum, vice president and general manager, HP Networking, Asia Pacific and Japan.

Organisations are struggling with the complexity of current data center network fabric designs, which require manual device-by-device configurations and limit the performance of bandwidth-intensive applications.

HP is addressing these challenges with a series of software-defined network (SDN) data center switches that deliver advanced automation capabilities and industry-leading scalability for bandwidth-intensive applications such as Hadoop.

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Ethernet is 40 years old tomorrow

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

The Ethernet industry is now worth $100 billion per year, according to Bob Metcalfe, Ethernet Inventor, now UT Austin Professor of Innovation.

Infographic from Tata Communications: A visual representation of the evolution of Ethernet. Click to see enlarged version.

Infographic from Tata Communications: A visual representation of the evolution of Ethernet. Click to see enlarged version.

Henry Bohannon recaps how Ethernet has evolved over the past 40 years and how it is expected to continue to change our lives in the years to come.

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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ViewQwest enters into strategic partnership with Toggle

Friday, May 10th, 2013

ViewQwest’s partnership with Toggle offers more value for the former’s Fibernet Bundles.

ViewQwest's strategic partnership with MediaCorp's Toggle is now in effect.

ViewQwest’s strategic partnership with MediaCorp’s Toggle is now in effect.

Subscribers of ViewQwest’s Fibernet 150 Bundle and Fibernet 300 Bundle will now be able to watch Toggle for free over a 12 months period.

“We are always on the lookout for products and services which would enhance our subscribers’ broadband experience and also believe firmly in supporting local content.” said ViewQwest CEO
Vignesa Moothy.

ViewQwest is a provider of next generation connectivity in Singapore while Toggl is MediaCorp’s newest Over-The-Top Content (OTT) provider.

Toggle is an interactive service that goes beyond the television set, bringing entertainment, lifestyle tips, news and information to viewers across multiple devices.

ViewQwest’s strategic partnership with MediaCorp’s Toggle is now in effect.

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SingTel launches Singapore’s 1st commercial 150Mbps 4G service

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Mobile Broadband 150 will be offered with a mobile WiFi modem from 11 May and a USB dongle modem from 18 May. Price plans within.

SingTel launches commercial 150Mbps 4G service with

SingTel launches commercial 150Mbps 4G service with “Mobile Broadband 150.

Singapore Telecommunications today announced the launch of Mobile Broadband 150.

“Our customers can look forward to a 150Mbps service for smartphones and tablets in the coming months when handsets compatible with these speeds become available in Singapore,” said Johan Buse, SingTel’s Vice President of Consumer Marketing.

It is the first 4G mobile broadband service in Singapore to offer speeds of up to 150Mbps, which is two times faster than conventional 4G services.

Customers can enjoy these speeds at outdoor locations nationwide, as well as popular indoor locations such as Jurong Point, Raffles City, Tampines Mall, Bishan Junction 8, Bugis Junction and Changi Airport.

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Equinix expands Data Center capacity in Singapore

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Equinix has launched its third data center in Singapore and is expanding its second facility to meet strong demand for data center services in Singapore.

Looking towards the future as Equinix breaks the ground for its 3rd data center in Singapore.

Looking towards the future as Equinix breaks the ground for its 3rd data center in Singapore.

Equinix will be expanding the company’s footprint in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region with development of a third International Business Exchange and expansion of its second data center.

“We recognize the increasing demand for cloud and interconnection services as well as changing security requirements from both local and multinational organizations in Singapore,” said Samuel Lee, President, Equinix Asia Pacific.

Scheduled to open in the second half of 2014, SG3 will further extend Platform Equinix to meet strong demand for premium interconnection and data center services in Singapore from financial and cloud companies.

With a proposed investment of US$50–US$55M, the first phase will provide 1,000 cabinets.

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WD Singapore Facebook Contest: Portable drives, routers & cash vouchers

Saturday, March 16th, 2013

WD Singapore is having a contest on its Facebook page – called “WD’s Winning Five”. Simply submit – today or tomorrow – your particulars via its contest app and you may be randomly selected as one of 10 lucky winners.

Win one of five main prizes or one of five consolation prizes at WD Singapore's Facebook page.

Win one of five main prizes or one of five consolation prizes at WD Singapore’s Facebook page.

The winners will be announced over six days from 18 to 23 March.

If you’re selected as a daily winner and have an IT Show 2013 invoice for any WD product purchased, you’ll receive an additional S$40 CapitaLand voucher!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

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CommScope addresses challenges of cell densification In capacity-strained wireless networks

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

CommScope is adding its expertise in macro site deployment to multiple Andrew RF cell densification solutions to create a portfolio of options that help operators address small cell deployment concerns.

Small cells in an urban macro network.

Small cells in an urban macro network.

To alleviate capacity concerns in their macro networks, many wireless operators are exploring or deploying lower power and smaller footprint cell sites.

“Crowded cell sites, zoning restrictions and RF engineering challenges make finding the right solution for adding network capacity with cell densification quite challenging for operators,” said CommScope’s Philip Sorrells, vice president of strategic marketing, Wireless.

“Operators need options that can be tailored based on specific site requirements and deployed in a timely, cost-effective manner without disrupting service.”

Often referred to as small cells, these applications—designed to increase overall sector density, or capacity—can present challenges when it comes to acquiring sites and integrating them into the macro wireless network.

In many urban and suburban areas, because the cost of acquiring a cell site can be greater than the cost of installing equipment, operators are looking to deploy lower power and shorter antenna cells (or mini-cells) that occupy less space.

Operators often must aesthetically reduce the visual impact of their RF equipment to meet zoning and leasing requirements.

Operators also must attend to engineering concerns such as minimizing interference with adjacent sectors and providing adequate backhaul to limit bottlenecking.

CommScope’s versatile small cell solution portfolio includes:

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