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Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
Dell announced its new line of VR-ready Alienware notebooks – the Alienware 15 and 17 – that boast the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series family of GPUs, enabling up to 85% better performance than the previous generation of Alienware notebooks.
Prices & availability below.
The new Alienware notebooks are capable of powering VR out-of-the-box, and compatible with both Oculus and HTC Vive headsets.
Engineered for gamers, the Alienware 17 gains more power with overclocked Intel Core i7 k-series processors and Tobii eye-tracking technology to optimise immersive gameplay.
Dell also announced in Singapore (at Millian, St James Power Station) the new XPS and Inspiron laptops, Inspiron 2-in-1, and XPS Tower for personal and work computing.
The Alienware 15 comes complete with the VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and NVIDIA G-Sync for incredibly smooth, synchronized frame rates.
Prices and availability are tabulated below.
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Tags:Alienware, Alienware20, DELL, gaming, Inspiron, Millian, notebooks, Singapore, St Jame Power Station, VR, XPS
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories. This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
All Galaxy Note7 customers are required to back up their data using Samsung Smart Switch (http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/smartswitch/), delete any data or other personal material stored in the device, and reset their device ahead of the home delivery.
Galaxy Note7 customers who opt to exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge, valued at S$1,098, will receive an additional S$250 in cheque.
Those who opt for a refund will receive the full retail value of the Galaxy Note7 at S$1,168 in cheque.
Both options are available to all Galaxy Note7 customers, regardless if they purchased their original device from telecommunication operators, consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers, Samsung Official Store at Lazada.sg or Samsung Experience Stores.
The options also do not affect any pre-existing contract that the Galaxy Note7 owner has with the telecommunication operators.
Details below.
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Tags:accessories, Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, s7 edge, Samsung, Singapore, trade-in
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, Howtos, News, Note, Phones, Press Release, Prices, Samsung, smartphones | 2 Comments »
Saturday, October 15th, 2016
The 2.5-inch FireCuda & BarraCuda mobile consumer drives are the latest additions to the recently launched Guardian Series of internal drives from Seagate.
The 2TB FireCuda (left) comes with a 5-year limited warranty while the 5TB BarraCuda (right) comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Seagate boasts that the 2TB FireCuda represents the fastest, thinnest and lightest 2TB hard drive on the market today, using 8GB of flash to enable rapid boot times and game load speeds.
It includes new firmware and sophisticated caching algorithms that continuously analyse how a system is being used.
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Tags:Barracuda, drives, FireCuda, hard drives, HDD, Seagate, storage
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
Samsung Electronics Singapore has announced details of the exchange and refund options for Galaxy Note7 customers.
Update (18 October, 2016):
More details have been released by Samsung for Galaxy Note7 users in Singapore, covering the refund value for the Note7, trade-in prices to the S7 Edge, as well as refund for original Note7 accessories.
This is in addition to earlier information Samsung Singapore had released earlier.
Update (15 October, 2016):
Following the new order by the U.S. Department of Transportation to ban all Galaxy Note7 devices in carry-on and checked baggage on flights, Samsung Singapore has rolled out plans to help Note7 owners in Singapore who need to board flights out of the country.
Any Galaxy Note7 owner who will be travelling by flight and require a courtesy device can obtain one from the Samsung Customer Service Centre at Westgate or the Samsung Experience Store at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, in both the departure and transit lounges.
Samsung has stopped sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7, and has also decided to stop production.
Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note7 or replacement Galaxy Note7 should power down and stop using the device immediately, and take advantage of the exchange and refund options.
This is regardless of whether they had purchased their devices from telecommunication operators, consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers, Samsung Official Store at Lazada.sg or Samsung Experience Stores.
Galaxy Note7 customers can choose to either exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge, and receive cash and other benefits which will be confirmed shortly, or to receive a refund.
Details below.
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Tags:Exchange, Galaxy, Note7, refund, return, Samsung, Singapore
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Thursday, October 13th, 2016
ASUS unveiled its 3rd Generation mobile computing products at its Zenvolution launch event in Singapore. Prices & availability below.
Clockwise from upper left: ASUS Transformer 3 Pro, ZenWatch 3, ZenBook 3, ZenPad 3. Not shown to scale.
The ZenBook 3 is an ultra light 910g Ultrabook with an ultra-thin 11.9mm profile made from premium aerospace-grade all-aluminum unibody construction with the latest high-performance 7th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, 16GB RAM, up to 512GB PCIE SSD and an innovative cooling system.
Prices & Availability in Singapore
ZenBook 3: S$1,998-S$2,598 (22 Oct)
Transformer 3 Pro: S$1,898-S$2,598 (22 Oct)
ZenWatch 3: S$369 (Nov)
ZenPad 3: S$499 (now)
ASUS claims that the Transformer 3 Pro is the world’s first and only 2-in-1 detachable notebook with 7th generation Intel® Core™i5/i7 processors that can function as a competent tablet, laptop, music station or even a high performance gaming PC with an optional ROG XG Station 2 that acts as an external discrete graphics card.
The ZenWatch 3 is a stylish and customisable wearable device powered by Android Wear with HyperCharge technology.
Head on down to the ASUS Zenvolution Roadshow from 14 to 16 October 2016 to experience the “3” series products at the different experiential zones and stand to win attractive prizes worth up to $5,000. In addition, cash vouchers will be given away for the purchase of Transformer 3 Pro and ZenBook 3 products during the roadshow.
The ZenPad 3 has a thickness of only 7.57mm and goes for a classy look with its luxurious leather rear panel with 2K high-resolution touchscreen and Qualcomm® hexa-core processor.
More details (including technical specifications) from the press release below.
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Tags:Asus, Singapore, smartwatches, Suntec, tablets, Transformer 3 Pro, transformers, ultrabooks, Zenbook, ZenPad, Zenvolution, ZenWatch
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
LG has launched the V20 in Singapore, boasting strong multimedia performance for audiophiles and photographers. Available in Singapore (S$998) from 5 November.
The LG V20 uses lightweight aluminum, together with a new silicon-based material – AL6013 metal – which is found in aircraft, sailboats and mountain bikes.
The new LG V20 sports Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Steady Record 2.0, front and rear wide angle cameras.
LG also boasts that It is the world’s first smartphone to come preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS, featuring the new Google In Apps phone search function.
The LG V20 has a 5.7-inch main IPS Quantum Display and emphasises on multimedia performances. It was launched in Singapore at Bar on 5 in the Orchard Mandarin Hotel.
The LG V series is a premium flagship smartphone line designed to provide users with the best video and audio experience.
Key specifications of the LG V20 below.
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Tags:Android, audiophiles, AV, flagship, LG, Nougat, phablets, Singapore, smartphones, V20
Posted in Android, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, LG, Music, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, smartphones, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, September 30th, 2016
The new store is the second store along Orchard Road in Singapore, and is located on the 3rd floor (#03-01/01A) of the popular mall Wisma Atria.
Sony Store Wisma Atria is the brand’s sixth retail outlet in Singapore.
The new store will showcase the latest consumer electronics from the Japanese company.
Sony Store Wisma Atria will be opened to the public from 1 October 2016, from 10:30am to 9:30pm daily.
These include the recently announced top-of-the-line Z9D series of BRAVIA 4K TVs, as well as the new flagship range of Signature Series High-Resolution Audio (HRA) products.
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Tags:accessories, audio, audiovisual, AV, cameras, electronics, opening, Singapore, Sony, stores, TVs, video, Wisma Atria
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016
The new action cams and accessories will be available at all Sony Stores, Sony Centres and selected Sony authorised dealers in Singapore. Prices below.
The new Sony FDR-X3000R 4K (left) and HDR-AS300R (right) action cams.
Announced at IFA 2016, the new action cams offer features such as the Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ (B.O.SS) image stabilisation, a new ZEISS ® wide-angle lens with a more natural image reproduction and reduced distortion, as well as the ability to provide full control of shooting and on/off power settings with a new and improved new Live-View Remote.
The new Live-View Remote (RM-LVR3) is approximately 30 per cent smaller than its predecessor and can be attached to an array of mount accessories.
Prices and availability for the new action cams.
It can even be worn like a wristband and secured to various accessories like the Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or the new Finger Grip (AKA FGP1).
Users can control the Action Cam via their smartphones or tablets with ease.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:4K, action cams, Singapore, Sony, video
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
The two new models in the X series includes the flagship Xperia XZ (S$998, 5.2-inch display) as well as the petite Xperia X Compact (S$648, 4.6-inch display).
Both the Sony Xperia XZ (S$998, left) and the Sony Xperia X Compact (S$648, right) will hit Singapore shelves from 15 October, with pre-orders through Sony Stores and Sony Centres from 30 September to 7 October.
Sony Mobile announced the two additions to its new X series smartphones at IFA 2016 earlier this month.
The 64GB, Hybrid Dual SIM variant of the Xperia XZ will hit the shelves in Singapore island-wide at Sony Stores, Sony Centres, local telcos and authorised retailers on 15 October; and will be available in three colours – Forest Blue, stylish classics Mineral Black and Platinum.
The Sony Xperia XZ flagship smartphone was launched in Singapore at the National Gallery of Singapore.
The 32GB Single SIM variant of the Xperia X Compact will be available only in Sony Stores and Sony Centres from 15 October 2016; and will be available in Mist Blue, Universe Black and stylish White.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Android, gadgets, launch, mobile, National Gallery, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Xperia, Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZ
Posted in Android, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Phones, Press Release, Prices, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, Specifications, Xperia | No Comments »
Monday, September 26th, 2016
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 provides additional storage space for OTG-enabled Android smartphones and tablets. Available on Lazada, the drive comes in capacities of 16GB (S$12), 32GB (S$16), 64GB (S$30) and 128GB (S$59).
The new SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 comes with 5-year warranty, and is now available in Singapore exclusively on Lazada.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 features a retractable design with both a micro-USB and USB 3.0 connector, providing a convenient way for users to manage their files between different devices.
The device’s USB 3.0 connector offers speeds up to 150MB/s for transferring files.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 helps Android users quickly transfer files between their device and a computer or free up space on their phone.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 flash drive is designed to fit nicely on a key chain, making it an easily accessible way to expand storage or share content in an instant.
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Tags:Android, drives, Flash, OTG, SanDisk, storage, WD, Western Digital
Posted in Accessories, Android, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, SanDisk, Specifications, storage drive, Western Digital | No Comments »
