Archive for the ‘gadgets’ Category
Thursday, January 7th, 2016
Available from today are the 21.5-inch Zen AiO Pro (Z220IC) and the 23-inch Vivo AiO, with the latest sixth Gen Intel Core processor and 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD display resolution with LED-backlit display and wide viewing angles. Prices below.
The new ASUS Zen AiO Pro (left) and Vivo AiO that’s available now in Singapore.
ASUS claims that the Zen AiO Pro are the world’s first all-in-one PCs to use the next-generation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C connector, offering high speeds of data transfers of up to 10Gbit/s.
USB 3.1 transfers data between devices up to 2 times faster than USB 3.0.
Below are the prices and more details from the press release.
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Tags:AIOs, Asus, computers, desktop, PC, USB 3.1, Vivo AiO, Windows, Zen AiO Pro
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
Nikon has unveiled its latest flagship camera. The 20.5-megapixel Nikon-FX format full frame DSLR sports a 153-point AF system, 12 fps continuous shooting, a new CMOS sensor, and a new EXPEED 5 image-processing engine.
US$6,496.95 on Amazon, released from 15 March, 2016. Price & availability in Singapore TBA.
The FX-format full frame D5 DSLR is Nikon’s latest flagship camera.
The D5 is the first Nikon to come with highest standard ISO sensitivity at 102400, and the ability to shoot 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) movies.
The Wireless Transmitter WT-6, available separately, comes handy for high-speed wireless network communications.
A high-resolution 2.3-inch touch screen 2,359-dot LCD monitor, fast communications with both wired networks via built-in Ethernet connector and wireless networks, alongside double memory card slots make for a highly efficient workflow.
Contributing to greater autofocus (AF), auto exposure (AE) and auto white balance (AWB), is the incorporation of a new 180K-pixel RGB sensor for the Advanced Scene Recognition System.
The D5 consumes less power, adopts a highly precise and durable shutter, and has increased camera reliability in terms of control precision, strength and durability.
The D5 also supports the new Nikon Creative Lighting System functions, Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) and Unified Flash Control.
Details in the press release below.
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Tags:cameras, CES, CES 2016, D5, DSLRs, EXPEED, EXPEED 5, flagship, fullframe, Nikon
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Friday, January 1st, 2016
A new dawn to a new day. A new year for a new beginning.
I hope this sunrise is symbolic of the hope that the new year brings to those looking for a new beginning in their lives. Taken handheld using a Nikon D750 with AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Here’s wishing everyone a fantastic 2016, a new year that will bring new aspirations and immense fulfillment.
About the photo
Snapped this shot while strolling on the beach in Thailand a few weeks ago in pre-dawn darkness.
It was a rare shot for me in that the horizon was clear of the usual haze and layer of clouds so the rising sun could be seen emerging from the horizon itself.
It was breathtaking how the nascent sun lit up the sky with golden and red hues as it tore itself from the horizon.
Tags:BanKrut, BanKrut2015Dec, D750, greetings, holiday, New Year, NIKKOR, Nikon, photography, photos, potd, sunrise, Thailand, Thailand2015, Thailand2015Dec, travel, vacation
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015
Logitech G has announced that the Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset will be available in Singapore from end December, at S$299.
When paired with Logitech gaming software you can customise audio settings and create personal sound profiles so you can listen to music, games and movies with preset audio preferences.
The Logitech G933 is fully customisable, features RGB lighting, swappable backlit speaker plates and programmable G-keys.
Key features of the Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset below (from Logitech).
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Tags:Artemis, G933, gaming, headsets, Logitech, Logitech G, Singapore, spectrum
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Sunday, December 20th, 2015
If you’re looking for a useful and chic gadget for a friend this Christmas, check out Logitec’s range of keyboards, mouse, headsets and accessories.
Clockwise from top-left: Logitech MX Anywhere II mouse, G633 gaming headset, K400+ living room keyboard, M337 mouse, K380 keyboard, CREATE case/keyboard for iPad Pro.
I’m using a number of Logitech’s products because they perform well and are reliable, and they look rather chic as well.
Also they are reasonably priced and affordable, and offer good value for money.
So if you’re looking for that tech gadget for a friend this Christmas, check them out!
Below are some of their more interesting gift ideas.
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Tags:accessories, Bluetooth, Christmas, CREATE, G633, gaming, gift guide, headsets, iPad Pro, K380, K400+, keyboards, Logitech, M337, Mouse, MX Anywhere II, shopping, wireless, Xmas
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Saturday, December 19th, 2015
For those looking for a pragmatic X’mas gift for the geek in your better half, check out some of these Seagate storage products.
Anti-clockwise from top: Seagate Personal Cloud, Seagate Game Drive for Xbox, Seagate Seven, Seagate Backup Plus 4TB.
Whether you want to show your holiday photos at a family dinner, cuddle up to your favorite Christmas movies, or have an Xbox session with friends, Seagate has you covered.
I’ve used a number of Seagate desktop hard disk drives over the years and they have served me well.
With the rapidly expanding storage demands that the average consumer faces, a storage device usually provides much needed reprieve for many facing a storage crunch for their photos, music and video collection.
Below are some of the more interesting gift ideas.
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Tags:Christmas, cloud, gift guide, HDD, Seagate, shopping, storage, Xbox, Xmas
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
Casio teams up with adFunture Workshop and VEIL for exclusive made-for-Singapore G-SHOCK “Master of G” Designer collectible figures. Prices below.
The iconic Master of G Series has been transformed into an indestructible army of robots to protect the sky, land and sea.
Casio Singapore has released the ‘Master of G’ Collection of designer robot figurines in collaboration with toymaker adFunture Workshop and street wear label VEIL.
“G-SHOCK is not just part of a culture, it has an entire sub-culture on its own. As a long-time fan and collector, I feel honoured to be able to creatively contribute to the G-SHOCK universe with my designs and to introduce the ‘Master of G’ designer figurines and watches specifically for collectors and G-SHOCK fans here in Singapore,” commented Eddi Yip, Founder of adFunture Workshop and Designer of VEIL.
Produced exclusively for Singapore, each collectible ‘Master of G’ unit comes with a VEIL-inspired G-SHOCK Gravity Master GPW-1000, Gulf Master GWN-1000 or Mud Master GWG-1000 timepiece mounted on the figurines’ respective chassis.
Each robot and its matching timepiece are sold as a set (robots are not sold separately) with only a $100 top-up from the original suggested retail price of the timepiece.
The limited edition ‘Master of G’ Designer Collection is available at all G-FACTORY stores from 11 December 2015.
Prices below.
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Tags:Casio, collectibles, figures, figurines, G-SHOCK, Master of G, toys, watches
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Friday, November 27th, 2015
The new models in the Prestige Series lineup: three floor standing speakers (Prestige 95F, 85F & 75F), two center channels (Prestige 55C & 45C), one surround channel (Prestige 25S), one bookshelf speaker (Prestige 15B); two subwoofers (Prestige 1000SW & 2000SW). Prices below.
New technologies in the Paradigm Prestige loudspeakers include Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA) Tweeter Lens that protects the delicate S-PAL tweeter dome and acts as the Phase Plug, blocking out-of-phase frequencies for smoother, extended high frequencies with greater detail and higher output.
Paradigm Prestige series models are currently available at all authorised retailers in Singapore.
The new Paradigm 12-inch Prestige 1000SW (left) and 15-inch Prestige 2000SW (right) subwoofers.
Prices of these models can be found in the table below.
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Tags:audio, audiophile, AV, loudspeakers, music, Paradigm, Prestige, prices, speakers, subwoofers
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Microsoft has launched the new Surface Pro 4 tablet computer in Singapore. Available now starting from S$1,399 – online & in stores. Prices below.
Microsoft touts the Surface Pro 4 as “the tablet that can replace your laptop”. This version has gotten thinner, lighter and faster.
Microsoft has announced retail availability of Surface Pro 4 in Singapore.
“Surface Pro 4 brings together the performance of a laptop and the full power of Windows 10 with the portability of tablet. Surface has transformed the category by focusing on productivity, creating a highly versatile device that people love to use,” said Arthur Huang, Director, Consumer Channels Group, Microsoft Singapore.
The newest in the Surface lineup, Surface Pro 4 takes what people love about Surface Pro 3 and makes it better, packing more power and performance into the thinnest, lightest Surface Pro yet.
The tablet is designed to run Microsoft Office and Windows in conjunction with Windows Hello, Surface Pen and Microsoft Edge.
Customers can buy the Surface Pro 4 Intel Core m, Core i5, and Core i7 models in Singapore at microsoftstore.com, select retailers including Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman and Newstead, as well as authorised commercial resellers.
Prices and of the various Surface Pro 4 configurations and accessories are listed below.
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Tags:computers, hybrid, Microsoft, Singapore, Surface Pro 4, tablets, Windows, Windows 10
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Both the Transformer Book T100HA and Transformer Book Flip TP200 will be available at S$499 from today onwards at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.
Both the Transformer Book T100HA (left) and Transformer Book Flip TP200 (right) will come pre-installed with the latest Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
The Transformer Book T100HA sports an aluminium-clad lid and is available in four new colours – red, blue, white and grey.
It ships with the latest quad-core Intel® Atom™ x5 ‘Cherry Trail’ processors, hardware support for Windows 10 Cortana and Continuum, plus USB Type-C ports.
-> The Transformer Book T100HA 2-in-1 detachable laptop is thinner & lighter and promises up to 12-hour battery life.
-> The Transformer Book Flip TP200 claims to be the world’s first 11.6-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop with a 360-degree flip screen.
Transformer Book Flip TP200 is the world’s first 11.6-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop with USB Type-C port.
It is slim and light – only 18.45mm thin and weighs 1.2kg – with up to 8 hours battery life.
Its robust 360-degree hinge with multi-gear alloy steel construction enables the screen to flip and to be used securely at any angle.
More details in the press release below.
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Tags:Asus, computers, hybrid, laptops, notebooks, tablets, Transformer, Transformer Book
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