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Saturday, July 16th, 2016
The new store is officially opened today and is located at #02-213/214/214A in Marina Square.

The new HP flagship store aims tol make it easier for consumers and SMBs to select the latest HP PC and print technologies to meet their needs. “Many users are confounded by the range and variety of form factors that have evolved to meet the needs of users at home, in the office and on the go. The new store features a modern, clean design, making it easy for the style-savvy to find a product that matches their personality or the avid gamer who needs a high-performing laptop to give him a winning edge,” said Lionel Chng, Managing Director, HP Singapore.
The new HP flagship store is managed by Newstead Technologies and features the latest lifestyle, gaming and office devices.
Students, millennials and families can easily find a suitable convertible, notebook or desktop PC that reflects their sense of style and delivers the power they need from the complete new HP Pavilion PC portfolio on display.

The new HP store features a lifestyle experience zone for shoppers to try out the latest Spectre and ENVY notebooks from HP. “We are proud to be HP’s partner in the opening of a new 1,500 square-feet flagship store within the upcoming IT Zone at Marina Square. Its completely new, clean design enhances the store’s overall ambience making it a comfortable space for customers who need something quickly or want to spend some time locating the right solution,” said Mindy Tan, Chief Executive Officer for Newstead Technologies.
The range features an Intel® RealSense Camera option for improved security with facial authentication as well as a choice of the latest Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® or up to 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors subject to model.
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Tags:ENVY, gaming, HP, Marina Square, shopping, Singapore, Spectre, store
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Friday, July 15th, 2016
The new store is located at #04-19 and is open daily from 10am to 10pm. In-store promotions below.

“We are delighted to welcome customers to our new store, offering the same superior brand experience they have come to expect and love. The new concept store is an integral part of our go-to-market strategy to showcase our suite of products and enable customers to experience first-hand the capabilities and ease of computing with Dell products,” said Rakesh Mandal, general manager, Client Solutions, South Asia and Korea, Dell. Photo credit: Dell Singapore.
The concept store features Dell’s full range of consumer devices as well as a VR-experience zone.
The new store replaces the Dell Exclusive Store that was located in Funan DigitaLife Mall – the Mall has since been closed.
The latest XPS and Inspiron notebooks are part of the full spectrum of consumer laptops, monitors and peripherals offered at the new Dell Exclusive Store at Plaza Singapura.
The new store features experience suites with Dell’s latest XPS, Inspiron and Alienware portfolio, including award-winning products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and the recent Computex 2016 in Taiwan.
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Tags:Alienware, DELL, Funan, Plaza Singapura, shopping, store, virtual reality, VR
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Linksys launches home wireless solutions leveraging next generation Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO & seamless roaming. Prices & availability below.

The new Linksys home wireless networking products shipping in Singapore now.
Linksys has launched in Singapore three new networking products in its MAX-Stream MU-MIMO portfolio.
- EA9500 (S$539) – Tri-Band router capable of up to 8 MU-MIMO streams.
- RE7000 MU-MIMO (S$199) – range extender with seamless roaming.
- WUSB6100M (S$129) – MU-MIMO USB adapter.
As part of its launch, the Linksys EA9500, one of the world’s most powerful routers and winner of the Network World Best of CES 2016, will be made available at a discounted rate of S$100 to Singtel Fibre Broadband customers from 14 July 2016.
“With the rise of bandwidth intensive activities, such as 4K streaming and online gaming, the importance of an efficient and optimized Wi-Fi network is more critical than ever. The Max-Stream family of products provides the broadest array of MU-MIMO capable and enabled products in the marketplace. MU-MIMO enables multiple devices to communicate with the router and/or range extender simultaneously, so the result is a faster and more reliable Wi-Fi,” said Justin Doucette, Senior Director of Product Management at Linksys.
Singtel Fibre Broadband customers can present their latest broadband bill at selected Challenger outlets to enjoy the offer.
This promotion is offered exclusively by Singtel.
The Linksys AC5400 Tri-Band MU-MIMO Router (Max-Stream EA9500) and AC600 MU-MIMO USB Adapter (WUSB6100M) will be available exclusively at Challenger stores and Hachi.Tech from 14 July 2016.
These two products will be available island-wide from 1 August 2016.
The AC1900 MU-MIMO Range Extender with Room to Room Wi-Fi (RE7000) will be available from 1 August 2016.
Challenger will hold a launch offer exclusively for their members – purchase the EA9500 router at a special price of S$499 and get the MU-MIMO USB adapter FREE while stocks last (savings of S$169).
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:AC1900, AC5400, AC600, availability, E9500, launch, Linksys, Max-Stream, MU-MIMO, networking, prices, promotions, range extenders, RE7000, routers, seamless roaming, Singapore, Wi-Fi, WUSB6100M
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Monday, July 11th, 2016
The new earbuds cum music player will be available in Singapore from this Saturday, 16 July. Available at S$298 in black, blue or white.

The Samsung Gear IconX comes with a case that doubles as a charger, which can power the earbuds up to 2 full charges while it’s resting.
Announced back in early June, the Gear IconX earbuds from Samsung comes with Precise Tracking Technology, to provide an optimal fitness experience.
Launch Promotions
From 16 to 31 July 2016, Samsung will be holding an islandwide launch promotion for the Gear IconX and Gear Fit2.
Customers who purchase a Galaxy S7 4G+, S7 edge 4G+ or Note 5 4G+ will be able to enjoy S$50 off their purchase of the Gear IconX or Gear Fit2.
The promotion will be available at local telecommunication operators, authorised retailers, Samsung Experience Stores, Lazada Singapore and Hachi.tech.
The In-ear Audio Fitness Tracker allows users to track their fitness data, from speed, distance and duration to heart rate and calories burnt via S Health.
Its dedicated Voice Guide feature helps users to workout in a more efficient way by giving instant feedback and updates on their progress.
The Gear IconX enables users to stay informed of their training status and to reach their Vigorous Intensity Zone, maximising their workout.
In addition, Ambient Sound Mode keeps them safe and aware of their surroundings, even while they are plugged in.
As a standalone Built-in Music Player, users can also store their music on the Gear IconX with its 4GB of internal memory that can hold up to 1,000 tracks, and play up to 11 hours of music.
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Tags:audio, audiovisual, AV, cord-free, earbuds, Fit2, Gear, IconX, music, prices, Samsung, Singapore, wireless
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
From today, the newest version of Google Chromecast will be available in Singapore from M1 and Lazada retailers at S$65.

The new Google Chromecast (S$65) has a brand new look and is now available in black.
Chromecast turns any TV into a smart TV by streaming the display of a Chromebook or an Android, iOS, Windows device onto a any television with an HDMI port.
With fresh content and an updated app to find entertainment, the new Chromecast promises to make streaming easier and up to 6.5x faster than its predecessor.
The new Chromecast has an updated design, making it easier to fit into TVs with crowded ports.
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Tags:Android, Chromebooks, Chromecast, Google, iPad, iPhone, laptops, Singapore, smartphones, streaming, tablets, TVs, Windows
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2016
The foldable keyboard connects wirelessly to mobile devices via Bluetooth 3.0 and is available in Singapore for S$89 at CumulusNimbus and Antė stores.

The lightweight compact keyboard measures only 7mm thick, 89mm (3.4 inches) wide and only 140mm (5.5 inches) when folded. When unfolded, the length doubles to 11 inches (280mm).
Lamch & Co is introducing to Singapore the Foldboard by Casestudi.
The Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Foldable Keyboard connects with iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices and boasts a usability range of up to 8 meters away from your connected device.

The Casestudi Foldboard comes with gold, corkwood or black exterior designs.
The 80-keys US keyboard layout comes fully equipped with shortcuts and features key caps made of highly durable, impact and scratch resistant polycarbonate.
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Tags:accessories, Ante, Bluetooth, Casestudi, CumulusNimbus, Foldboard, keyboards, Lamch, Singapore, wireless
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Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
The new Halo Smart wireless earphones is designed for both optimal voice quality and superior sound experience so that users can use a single set of earphones for both work calls and personal music enjoyment. Available online and in Singapore at S$138 from mid-July.

Jabra Halo Smart is available in three colours: Impact Red, Electric Blue and Classic Black.
Jabra promises all-day calls and music in a single set of intelligent stereo earphones with up to 17 hours of talktime and 15 hours of music listening for people with on-the-go lifestyles.
Price & availability
Available at S$138 from both online and retail channels in Singapore: gowireless.com.sg, Challenger, DigitalStyle, Harvey Norman, Newstead Technologies, Stereo Electronics, Apple Authorised Resellers from mid-July onwards.
The new earphones are targeted at 79 percent of users who want a single set of headphones for both calls and music, but find the call-experience on most music devices inadequate for both.
Built for calls first-and-foremost, Jabra Halo Smart uses high quality microphones with integrated wind noise protection for enhanced in-call quality, and subtle vibration alert to ensure calls are never missed
Jabra boasts uncompromising sound-quality thanks to 10mm speakers and Jabra’s audio capabilities.
The neckband wearing style is offers comfortable, all-day use and seamless switching between calls, music and media.
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Tags:Bluetooth, earphones, Halo, Halo Smart, Jabra, prices, Singapore, wireless
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Friday, July 1st, 2016
B&O PLAY from Bang & Olufsen introduces the company’s first wireless earphones with the launch of the Beoplay H5. Available in Singapore at S$379 from 31 July 2016.

Beoplay H5 comes complete with a charger and a carrying pouch in Black and Dusty Rose. Available in Singapore at S$379 from 31 July 2016 onwards at Airport Duty Free, Apple Premium Resellers, Bang & Olufsen Grand Hyatt, Challenger, Newstead and leading independent retailers.
The new Beoplay H5 is designed for music lovers with an active lifestyle by Scandinavian designer Jakob Wagner, combining Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound with sleek aesthetics and an effortless tech experience.
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Tags:audio, audiovisual, AV, availability, B&O, B&O PLAY, Bang & Olufsen, Beoplay, earphones, gadgets, H5, launch, prices, Singapore
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Thursday, June 30th, 2016
The new K780 wireless keyboard from Logitech has a 10-key pad and can switch easily between any three connected smartphones/tablets. Available in Singapore now at S$129.

With a power-saving idle mode and an on/off switch, the K780 Multi-Device offers up to 24-months of battery life – plenty of time to get used to a new way of multi-tasking, by typing on all your devices with a single keyboard.
The Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is a fully-equipped computer keyboard with a 10-key pad that works with smartphones and tablets.
With the touch of an Easy-Switch button, you can easily switch between– and type on – any three connected devices.
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Tags:accessories, K780, keyboards, Logitech, Singapore, wireless
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
LG has re-entered the IT market in Singapore its launch of new laptops, monitors and projectors. Prices and availability below.

The new LG gram laptop. 15.6-inches at only 980g. Here you can see a full-sized USB 3.0 port and HDMI port, and the Type-C USB port. On the other side are two additional full-sized USB ports (USB 3.0 & USB 2.0) and a microSD card slot.
The highlight of the launch was the 15.6-inch LG gram laptop which weighs less than 1kg – 980g to be exact.
The four configurations and prices are tabulated below.

The LG gram laptops come in 14 & 15.6-inch sizes with prices ranging from S$1,499 to S$2,199. Click the image to enlarge.
The largest portfolio of new products were the monitors.
Already available in Singapore, LG are shipping three monitor classes:
- The affordable entry-level Consumer Monitors,
- the sexy UltraWide monitors,
- and the most pricey UHD monitors.
Sizes range from 21.5 inches to 34 inches. View the various models and prices available here.
Three 29UC88 UltraWide monitors set up for immersive gaming. With 2560 x 1080 resolution, the monitor comes with First-person Shooter, Real-time Strategy and Custom modes, allowing gamers to choose the most ideal solution for different game genres.
The third product genre unveiled today was the LED projectors that feature both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Tags:availability, Bluetooth, laptops, launch, LED, LG, LG gram, monitors, notebooks, prices, projectors, Singapore, Suntec, UHD, UltraWide, Wi-Fi
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