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New arrival: 4 Canon PIXMA inkjet printers for photos & SOHO

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Canon has launched today 4 new PIXMA inkjet all-in-one printers. The TS9170 (S$329), TS8170 (S$299) and TS5170 (S$189) are photo all-in-one printers, while the TR8570 (S$289) is a business all-in-one printer. Available 25 September, 2017.

Canon PIXMA TS9170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$329).

Hot on the heels of Epson’s launch of the rival’s L-series ink tank printers yesterday, Canon has launched four new models in its PIXMA series of inkjet printers.

Canon’s new lineup is skewed more towards photo printing – three out of the four new models are photo all-in-one printers while the fourth is targeted at small businesses and SOHOs.

Canon PIXMA TS8170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$299).

Below are the details of the new printers from the press release.

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New arrival: Six Epson L-series inkjet printers for 2017

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Epson has launched its new L-Series ink tank printers, with six new models (L6190, L6170, L6160, L4160, L4150, L405, ) ranging from S$539 to S$329. Available 22 September, 2017. Prices below.

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Epson L6190 integrated ink tank printer uses spill proof refill bottles (S$539): print, scan, copy, ADF, Fax, duplex.

  • ISO Speed: 15 ipm / 8.0 ipm
  • Wireless, Ethernet, Mobile & Cloud Printing
  • Supports Apple Airprint & Mopria Print Service
  • Borderless photo printing up to A4 size
  • User replaceable maintenance box available for added convenience
  • 2 years on-site warranty, or 50,000 pages whichever comes first

All the new printer models (except the L405) are integrated ink tank printers where the ink tank container has been positioned within the printer to reduce the overall footprint of the printers.

Unlike the new integrated ink tank printers, the new L405 (S$329) retains the external ink tank design of Epson’s existing ink tank printers, resulting in a larger footprint.

Unlike the new integrated ink tank printers, the new L405 (S$329) retains the external ink tank design of Epson’s existing ink tank printers, resulting in a larger footprint.

New features in some of the models include auto-duplex printing (or paper feeding), PrecisionCore printheads and a 30-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder).

Prices and more details (viz. which models sport which of the new features) can be found in the press release below.

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Event forecast: Canon PhotoMarathon XV Singapore 2017

Sunday, September 17th, 2017

The annual photography competition will take place on Saturday, 23 September, 2017 at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre 401-402. Registration fee: S$15.

Registration is open for Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 in Singapore.

Registration is open for Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 in Singapore.

Registration is now open for the biggest photography event in Singapore. This is the 15th installment of the competition.

Participants have to submit photos for three themes in nine hours. Last year’s winning photos can be viewed here.

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POTD: Feeding sunbird (Canon PhotoMarathon 2016 winner)

Saturday, September 16th, 2017

Photo of the Day: Spectacular shot of a male olive-backed sunbird feeding on nectar of a flower. Taken by Li JiaXuan, winner of Canon Challenge Winner.

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JiaXuan’s submission for Theme 2: “Kyosei” – the second of three themes in Canon PhotoMarathon 2016. The photo won the Canon Challenge for the competition. Photo credit: Li JiaXuan.

Since Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 is happening this Saturday, I looked through the winning photos of last year’s PhotoMarathon 2016.

This photo is my favourite for last year’s Canon PhotoMarathon.

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Fuji Xerox Singapore + Beyond Social Services charity soccer

Friday, September 15th, 2017

Fuji Xerox Singapore organised its annual Channel Business Group charity soccer event with its beneficiary, Beyond Social Services — a charity dedicated to helping children and youths from less privileged backgrounds.

Fuji Xerox staff vs a youths from Beyond Social Services.

Fuji Xerox staff vs a youths from Beyond Social Services.

The half-day event held at St Wildred’s Squash & Tennis Centre hosted a total of three teams, which are made up of both Fuji Xerox staff, and youths from the charity group.

With an air of light-hearted fun, the matches were not short of its own fiery competition from the participating youth teams vying for the winner’s place in a tournament style.

The team from Fuji Xerox staff.

The team from Fuji Xerox staff.

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New arrival: Google Wifi mesh Wi-Fi home router in Singapore

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Google has launched its home Wi-Fi system in Singapore – the first in Southeast Asia and the 8th country in the world to begin shipping the mesh router. Prices below.

Customers will be able to get a three-pack Google Wifi at $0 upfront cost when they sign up or renew selected StarHub Broadband or Hubbing all-in-one plans.

Customers will be able to get a three-pack Google Wifi at $0 upfront cost when they sign up or renew selected StarHub Broadband or Hubbing all-in-one plans.

Google Wifi will be available in Singapore from 31 August, 2017 – exclusive to StarHub customers.

By setting up two or more Google Wifi routers around the home, a mesh Wi-Fi network is set up in the home that extends the range of a traditional router and provides coverage to dead Wi-Fi zones plaguing most home Wi-Fi networks.

Alex King, Google Wifi Product Manager explaining features of the app. Google Wifi was launched at the offices of Google Asia Pacific in Singapore.

Alex King, Google Wifi Product Manager explaining features of the app. Google Wifi was launched at the offices of Google Asia Pacific in Singapore.

This is especially useful for larger apartments or homes with physical layouts that are introduce Wi-Fi dead zones.

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Dell EMC: Hyper-Converged Infrastructure advancements in Singapore

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Dell EMC expands industry-leading converged systems portfolio with VxRail Appliances now integrated with high performing, reliable and energy efficient Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, available in Singapore beginning this August.

James McCready expounding the virtues of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, in a brief to media and analysts during Dell EMC Forum 2017 in Singapore. McCready is the VP of Converged Platforms & Solutions Division for APJ, Dell EMC.

James McCready expounding the virtues of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, in a brief to media and analysts during Dell EMC Forum 2017 in Singapore. McCready is the VP of Converged Platforms & Solutions Division for APJ, Dell EMC.

The latest VxRail Appliances 4.5 offer expanded enterprise software and hardware options on the industry’s fastest growing HCI offering.

More details from the press release below.

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Opening: Eaton office & Customer Experience Center in Singapore

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

Eaton consolidates its six existing offices in Singapore into the new office at the Interlocal Centre and includes a new customer experience center showcasing its integrated power management solutions.

Eaton’s new office and Customer Experience Center in Singapore is located in the Interlocal Centre.

Eaton’s new office and Customer Experience Center in Singapore is located in the Interlocal Centre.

The new office serves as the East Asia headquarters for the power management company and will house some 200 employees.

“Eaton is committed to Singapore. It is a focus market and a strategic business hub for us. The country’s business-friendly environment and drive for innovation provide a strategic backdrop for investment and growth, both locally and in the wider ASEAN region,” said Revathi Advaithi, chief operating officer – Electrical Sector.

Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services.

Eaton positions itself through its global solutions to tackle today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion.

The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably.

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Weekender: Open House Carnival – Riding for the Disabled Association

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017

The “Riding for the Disabled Association” (RDA) of Singapore is holding their annual Open House tomorrow. The fund-raising drive will have games & food stalls, and activities stations such as handicraft & horseshoe decorating and more. Details below.

Help someone with disabilities and have some fun with your families at the same time.

RDA is a registered charity which conducts all of its equine-assisted therapy sessions free of charge for children and adults disabilities.

At the open house, children pony rides will be conducted between 10-11am and 1:30-3pm.

The money raised through its various fundraisers throughout the year, including this Open House Carnival, goes into the cost of maintaining RDA facilities, running the therapy program and the upkeep of their therapy horses.

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Weekender: Newby Teas in Singapore; adds 2 new flavours

Saturday, July 15th, 2017

Try out these two new offerings – Earl Green & Highland Green – in the Classic Tea Bag Collection, and sip these premium brews as you browse through tech4tea.com. S$19 per box with 25 tea bags.

Tea tasting at the launch of Newby Teas in Singapore, at Wangz Hotel.

Newby Teas has been officially launched in Singapore.

The London-based luxury tea brand also introduced two new green tea blends in its Classic Tea Bag Collection – the Earl Green and Highland Green.

The two new teas in the Oolong & Green Teas category in the Classic Tea Bag Collection - Earl Green and Highland Green.

The two new teas in the Oolong & Green Teas category in the Classic Tea Bag Collection – Earl Green and Highland Green.

Tea lovers can make purchases online at www.newbyteas.sg.

At the moment, there’s a sale where some of the blends are being sold at half price.

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