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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Nokia’s entry to the phablet bandwagon arrives in Singapore in the form of the 6-inch Lumia 1520 (S$999) and Lumia 1320 (price TBA). It also launched the more accessibly-priced 4-inch Lumia 525 (S$249).

Nokia Lumia 1320, Lumia 1520 and Lumia 525 – all running on Windows Phone 8 Nokia Lumia Black Update.
Both the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 525 will be available on 14 December while the Lumia 1320 will only be able in January 2014.
Pre-orders
Nokia is already accepting pre-orders in Singapore for the Lumia 1520 at Nokia Stores and Nokia Solutions Partners.
All three local operators will be retailing the device bundled with data plans.
All three devices come with the Windows Phone 8 Nokia Lumia Black update.
The two large 6-inch phablets feature the latest software advancements for Windows Phone, and is suitable for both personal entertainment and productivity.
The increased screen real estate has enabled a new third column of tiles on the home screen so that users can directly access and see more updates from the live tiles of apps on the home screen.

The Lumia 1520 will be available in four colours – yellow, white, black and glossy red.
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Tags:camera, launch, Lumia, Lumia 1320, Lumia 1520, Lumia 525, Microsoft, Nokia, Singapore, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
The WD Black2 dual drive (S$459) is available in Singapore with 5-year limited warranty.

WD Black2 dual drive (S$459) is available in Singapore through selected retailers and distributed by Achieva Technology Pte Ltd and Eternal Asia (S) Pte Ltd.
The 2.5-inch drive pairs a 120GB SSD with a 1TB hard drive and connects through a single cable and fits into a conventional 9.5 mm slot.
“Our customers told us they like our Solid State Hybrid Drive technology, but our tech savvy users asked for more control of where they store their data,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president of WD’s Storage Technology business unit.
The dual-drive solution is targeted at consumers and service providers looking to upgrade notebooks, small form factor desktops, and single-slot and all-in-one (AIO) systems with both SSD level performance and HDD capacity.
Designed for enthusiasts, creative professionals, gamers and PC builders, the WD Black2 dual drive provides improved overall drive capacity, performance, and reliability, while offering the flexibility to choose how and where their data is stored.
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Tags:availability, hard drive, HDD, prices, Singapore, SSD, storage, WD
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Prices, Specifications, storage drive, Western Digital | 4 Comments »
Monday, November 25th, 2013
Fuji Xerox today launched the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P215 b (S$99), DocuPrint M215 b (S$169) and DocuPrint M215 fw (S$299). These monochrome printers are available in Singapore from today.

The new Fuji Xerox printers (from left): DocuPrint P215 b (S$99), DocuPrint M215 b (S$169) and DocuPrint M215 fw (S$299).
Created for small businesses and home offices, these compact, monochrome printers promises to help businesses save money, energy and reduce their impact on the environment.
RRP (inclusive of GST):
- DocuPrint P215 b: S$99
- DocuPrint M215 b: S$169
- DocuPrint M215 fw: S$299
With Fuji Xerox’s S-LED (Self-Scanning Light Emitting Diode) and DELCIS (Digitally-Enhanced Lighting Control Imaging System) technology, these printers will be able to produce consistently sharp images at true 1200 x 1200 dpi.
The new printers boast the following:
- Trouble free, user friendly, better productivity and assured speed.
- Easy to use with intuitive LCD screen, wireless connectivity and direct scan to USB memory.
- Energy efficiency saves money and the environment.
- Small business printers with big business features – Guaranteed quality and reliability.
Below are more details from the press release.
Tags:availability, DocuPrint, Fuji Xerox, laser, monochrome, prices, print, printers, Singapore, SOHO
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Monday, November 25th, 2013
Linksys announced its fastest Wireless-AC router today. It will debut in Singapore at SITEX 2013 at a promotional introductory price of S$319, with free gifts worth up to S$188.
After the show, this flagship model will retail at S$339 from 2 December onwards. All prices include GST.

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 is the company’s flagship router with the fastest Wireless-AC speed.
Equipped with a dual-core processor and external antennae to deliver higher speed and wider range, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 promises high-performance connectivity in the home.
“Linksys understands that today’s consumers need reliable wireless coverage throughout their home. With our expertise in networking we have brought today’s best wireless technologies together in one sleek form factor,” said Tang Boon Ping, Director, Asia, Linksys and Belkin.
The new router offers speeds of up to 600Mbps to Wireless-N clients and up to 1300Mbps to Wireless-AC clients.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 also sees the re-introduction of three external and removable dipole antennae, for better performance.
Aside from giving consumers maximum flexibility in steering the signal to enhance network range and stability, the inclusion of external antennae also allow discerning users to swap out the antennae with other types depending on personal preference.
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Tags:availability, Belkin, Linksys, network, prices, promotions, router, SITEX 2013, Wi-Fi
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Monday, November 11th, 2013
LG’s newest smartphone features a larger IPS display with longer lasting battery power. Running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the LG G Pro Lite is available now from StarHub (S$498).

LG G Pro Lite jumps on the phablet bandwagon with its 5.5-inch display.
Fashioned after the LG G Pro, the G Pro Lite has a large 5.5-inch IPS display, a 3,140mAh battery, embedded Stylus Pen, stereo speakers and Dual SIM with a dedicated Hot Key.
LG G Pro Lite comes with the same UX as its premium G Series.
Tags:Android, Android 4, availability, launch, LG, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
From 1 – 30 November, the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router will be available at a promotional price of S$299 (usual price S$319).
Challenger members pay just S$259 and will receive a free installation (worth S$80) for every purchase of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi router.

Left and right views of the NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router.
The complimentary one-hour free onsite installation service includes set-up of the R6300v2, establishment of internet connection and testing of internet connectivity to one device.
The NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band promises the world’s fastest Wi-Fi speed of up to 1750 Mbps.
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Tags:Netgear, networking, promotions, routers, Wi-Fi
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
The new Nikon Df is a light and compact full frame DSLR that packs the D4 sensor into the classic design look of the Nikon FM2. Available in black and silver, price and availability in Singapore will be announced later.
Update (29 November, 2013):
The Nikon Df and AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) lens have started sales at all Authorised Nikon Dealers.
- Df Body only (Black & Silver) – S$3,699
- Df + AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special) kit (Black & Silver) – S$3,999
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G – S$399

The new Nikon Df is available in Silver and Black.
The new Nikon Df has the D4’s full frame CMOS sensor, with 16.2 megapixels.
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Monday, November 4th, 2013
The new slimmer and lighter PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) Wi-Fi model (PCH-2006 series) will be in Singapore from 14 November. RRP: S$299.
Update (12 November):
So Sony is having a press conference for the PlayStation 4 in Singapore in an hour’s time. Looking forward to the new gaming console that’s priced at US$399 in the US.

The new Sony PS Vita system will come in six different colors of “Black” (shown here), “White”, “Lime green/White”, “Light blue/White”, “Pink/Black” and “Khaki/Black”.
The new PS Vita system, featuring a more streamlined form factor and a 1GB internal memory card, is 20 percent slimmer and 15 percent lighter than the original version, making the portable entertainment system even easier to carry.
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Tags:availability, games, gaming, PlayStation, Singapore, Sony, Vita, Wi-Fi
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Friday, November 1st, 2013
OtterBox has launched the Preserver Series of lightweight waterproof, drop proof and dust proof phone case. Available now in Singapore at S$119.

The OtterBox Preserver Series (S$119) is available in four colours: Primrose, Glacier, Pistachio and Carbon.
The Preserver Series not only offers light protection against spillages for the clumsiest of coffee-drinkers, it also allows beach-goers and thrill seekers to fearlessly take their phones on even the most adventurous challenges.
This slim-line case provides the following protection:
- Waterproof: fully submersible up to 6.6 ft. for 30 minutes.
- Drop proof: protects device from drops up to 6.6 ft.
- Dust proof: blocks entry of dust and debris particles.
The two-piece case snaps together for easy installation.
It boasts a solid plastic frame lined with device-cradling foam and overmolded bumpers to absorb and deflect shock away from the device inside.
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Tags:accessories, covers, Galaxy, iPhone, OtterBox, Preserver, S4, smartphones
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Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Boasting Time Lapse and Anti Shake functions, the new EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available (S$549) in four colors, yellow, pink, white and black at CEE 2013.

The Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 is available in Singapore at S$549.
Here are the key features of the Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 compact travel camera.
- 16mp camera with a 12.5X optical zoom.
- 180 degrees tilt-type high-definition LCD display.
- 5-axis/5-stop High Speed Anti Shake image stabilising capability allowing users to move their cameras to merge consecutive shots in 5 directions-removing blur and enhancing clarity.
- Skin Brightening function takes flattering shots at many angles and makes skin appear smoother and brighter.
- Fitting nicely in the hand, it weighs only 256g inclusive of the batteries and memory card.
Read/download the press release below for more details and the technical specifications.
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Tags:cameras, Casio, compact, EXILIM, launch, Singapore, travel
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