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Monday, March 2nd, 2015
Microsoft unveiled new devices, services and partner offerings during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
Update (16 April, 2015):
The Lumia 640 (S$299) and Lumia 640 XL (S$429) was launched in Singapore today and will hit the shelves on Saturday, 18 April, 2015.
Left: Lumia 640 pricing is estimated at 139 Euros for 3G and 159 Euros for LTE. Right: Lumia 640 XL pricing is estimated at 189 Euros for 3G and 219 Euros for LTE Actual market pricing may vary.
The new offerings include:
Lumia 640 & Lumia 640 XL. Affordable smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1.
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Tags:Barcelona, keyboards, Lumia, Microsoft, MWC, MWC 2015, Nokia, smartphones, Spain, unveil
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Sunday, March 1st, 2015
Samsung unveiled during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Spain its latest flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S6 – as well as the curved edge version – the Galaxy S6 edge. Global availability: 10 April, 2015.
The Galaxy S6 (right) measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm and weighs 138g; while the Galaxy S6 edge (left) measures 142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0mm and weighs 132g. Both run Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Going further than the Galaxy Note edge which only has one curved edge, the new Galaxy S6 edge has curved displays on both edges.
Availability & Colour
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be available globally starting from April 10, 2015 with 32/64/128GB storage options available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz (Galaxy S6 only) and Green Emerald (Galaxy S6 edge only).
Its glass body is made from tough Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and is available in an array of colorful jewel tones, including White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz and Green Emerald.
Both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are equipped with F1.9 lenses for both the front 5-megapixel and rear 16-megapixel cameras.
A new “Quick Launch” feature give users fast, direct access to the camera from any screen in just 0.7 seconds by simply double clicking the home key button.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, Barcelona, Galaxy, Lollipop, MWC, MWC 2015, S6, S6 edge, Samsung, smartphones, Spain, unveil
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Sunday, March 1st, 2015
The Nikon D7200 DSLR and COOLPIX P900 compact zoom camera will be available in Singapore by end March, 2015. Prices TBA. The ViewNX-i will be available for free download beginning 17 March.
The Nikon D7200 will be available by end March 2015 with the AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, or AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, or with the body-only configuration.
Nikon has announced two new cameras and new image-browsing software.
D7200 DSLR
The DX-format D7200 DSLR offers enthusiasts features for low-light photography, social connectivity and Full HD videos.
Nikon D7200
The 24.2-megapixel DSLR comes with EXPEED 4 image-processing engine and CMOS sensor.
The 51-point autofocus (AF) sensor module is also utilised by the Nikon D750, and has an AF detection range down to -3EV for low-light photography.
Standard ISO ranges from 100 to 25600, extendable to ISO 102400.
There is built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and it is the first Nikon DSLR to feature Near Field Communication (NFC)-support (for NFC-compatible Android smartphones and tablets with Android 4.0 or later).
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Tags:cameras, compact, COOLPIX, D7200, DSLRs, image browser, image editor, Nikon, P900, software
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Friday, February 27th, 2015
The new 32GB Android Nexus 6 will be in Singapore from tomorrow (28 February) at S$998.
The 32GB Nexus 6 is available in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, and will retail for S$998 exclusively through open channel (retail stores).
The phablet-sized 6-inch Nexus 6 is the first to run Android 5.0 Lollipop.
“Every one of our Moto phones is built on a foundation of pure Android – it’s easier to use, delivers amazing performance and lets you choose how you want to use your phone,” – Motorola Mobility.
The new Material Design interface responds to touch and voice in more intuitive ways, while its 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor with quad-core CPU makes it easy to switch between apps.
The phablet has 3GB RAM and is water resistant.
Nexus 6 measures 83 x 159.3 mm and weighs 184g.
It has a 5.96-inch AMOLED display with 1440p Full HD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, Google, Lollipop, Moto, Motorola, Nexus, Nexus 6, phablets, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
The Gold version of the Lumia 930 comes with an anodised gold colour around its sides and will be available in Singapore (S$699) starting this Saturday, 21 February, 2015. Promotions for other Lumia models below.
The Lumia 930 will be available in black or white, both with a premium gold finish.
The gold Lumia 930 will be retailing in Singapore for S$699 at Singtel, M1 and Amobile with bundled data plans.
Below are some promotions for other Lumia Windows smartphones for this Chinese New Year. Promotion ends Saturday, February 28, or while stocks last.
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Tags:gold, Lumia, Lumia 930, Microsoft, Nokia, prices, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Windows, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8.1
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Monday, February 16th, 2015
The ASUS Fonepad 8 is one of the largest and most affordable phablet on the market. At only S$299, it provides you with all the features and functionality that you need out of a tablet/phone combo.
ASUS designed the Fonepad series with affordability in mind. The Fonepad 6 and Fonepad 7 were released in 2013, while the Fonepad 8 were launched in late 2014.
The dual-SIM gives you much needed flexibility especially when you’re travelling and wants to slot in a cheap local SIM, but still wants to remain contactable on your regular number.
Two features which impressed me was the dual-SIM capability and long battery life of the ASUS Fonepad 8 phablet.
It is easy to slot in/out the two micro-SIM cards as both slots are in a special compartment on the left side of the phablet, along with the microSD card slot, that allows you to expand the 8 or 16GB internal storage of the Fonepad 8 by up to another 64GB.
Top right corner of the Fonepad 8.
The phone supports 3G for both SIM cards but not 4G/LTE.
I found usage of dual SIM straightforward like in other dual-SIM Android phones.
The internal, non-removable 4,000mAh battery provided long hours of usage without worry of running dry.
Even with intense usage and video viewing, the Fonepad 8 easily lasted an entire day and then some.
On my more typical day, there was usually at least 20-30 percent battery left at the end of the day.
Fonepad 8 is available in four colours—black, white, red and gold. White and gold models include white bezels, while the black and red models feature a black fascia. Out of the box, the pre-loaded ZenUI color scheme matches the device’s back cover color, which is plastic and features a non-slip diamond-pattern coating.
ASUS rates the battery life to 14.2 hours of Wi-Fi Web browsing, 12 hours of HD video playback, and 21 hours of 3G talk time.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Asus, Fonepad, Fonepad 8, KitKat, mobile, phablets, reviews, smartphones, tablets
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Friday, February 13th, 2015
Dell launched its latest Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 gaming notebooks in Singapore, together with the Alienware Alpha Console. Prices & availability below.
From left: Alienware 17, Alienware Alpha, Alienware 15.
The new gaming devices round up the Alienware portfolio following the recent launches of Alienware 13, the Alienware Graphics Amplifier and Area-51 gaming desktop to offer a spectrum of powerful gaming systems for enthusiast gamers.
Price & availability
With the exception of the Alpha Console which is available in early March 2015, the entire Alienware portfolio is available now in Singapore. Prices below.
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Tags:Alienware, consoles, DELL, gaming, laptops, notebooks, Steam
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Thursday, February 12th, 2015
Jabra’s new headset is designed for today’s mobile workers to deliver clear communication while on the move, and is fully interoperable with all mobile devices and UC platforms.
Available from this month at S$235 through authorised Jabra Business Solutions partners.
“We’re very focused on developing technologies that make it convenient for users to harness the power of UC, and our team works relentlessly to create these devices that addresses their different needs. After our successful launch of Evolve, we’re now introducing the Jabra Stealth UC for mobile workers. It will allow users to have maximum mobility and comfort while wearing the headset,” said Mark Leigh, President, Asia Pacific, Jabra.
Jabra today announced the latest addition to their Unified Communications line-up of products, the new Jabra Stealth UC Bluetooth headset.
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Tags:audio, AV, Business IT, headsets, Jabra, Singapore, Stealth, UC, unified communications
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
The new LG G Flex2 is curved along its length and width, with a 5.5-inch curved screen. Available in Singapore on 14 March 2015 at S$998. Pre-order from M1, Singtel and StarHub from 27 February 2015.
The LG G Flex2 (S$998) comes in two colors: Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red. I prefer the red version.
Compared to its predecessor (the 6-inch G Flex), the G Flex2 has a smaller 5.5-inch display, but with increased resolution to 1080p Full HD at 403ppi.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, G Flex, LG, Lollipop, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
HP has launched its 2015 line-up of notebooks and tablets for businesses and enterprises. The wide range of computing devices will be available from end February till May 2015.
Detailed pricing and availability below.
HP’s new line-up of notebooks and tablets for 2015 offer a wide range of mobility solutions for businesses and enterprises. Left: HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Speical Edition. Right: HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Rugged Tablet.
Amongst the new devices is the EliteBook Folio 1020 family – which HP touts as the industry’s thinnest and lightest business-class notebooks.
“The HP EliteBook 1020 represents game-changing innovation in both materials and mechanical engineering to create the world’s thinnest and lightest business notebooks in a form factor that enables our customers to be more productive in more places,” said Serena Yong, general manager, Printing and Personal Systems, HP Singapore and Malaysia.
The HP EliteBook 1020 and the HP EliteBook 1020 Special Edition (SE) are ultra-thin at 15.7 mm, and the SE takes advantage of HP’s exclusive blend of magnesium-lithium alloy and reusable carbon fiber to achieve a weight of only 1 kg (2.2 lbs).
Price and availability of the new line-up of tablets/notebooks is tabulated below.
The HP EliteBook 1020 and the ultra-lightweight HP EliteBook 1020 SE are designed with enterprise mobility in mind, with up to 9 hours of battery life to power a full work day.
Price and availability of the new line-up of tablets/notebooks are tabulated below.
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Tags:Android, EliteBook, ElitePad, enterprise, HP, mobility, notebooks, ruggedised, Singapore, slate, tablets, ultrabooks, Windows
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