The Sony Xperia Z1 will be available in Singapore (S$998 without contract) on 4 October. SingTel will accept pre-orders for the waterproof Android smartphone from 2 October.
The Xperia Z1 is available in white, black and purple, from Sony stores, Sony centres, Xperia concept stores, authorised outlets as well as all telco operators.
First announced at IFA 2013 in Berlin in early September, the Xperia Z1 includes Sony’s “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture.
HP has unveiled the HP Spectre13 Ultrabook (S$1,799), HP Pavilion11 x2 transformer notebook/tablet hybrid (S$899) and the HP Slate7 Extreme (S$249) tablet- all expected to be available in Singapore in November 2013.
From left: HP Pavilion11 x2 transformer hybrid, HP Slate7 Extreme tablet, and HP Spectre13 Ultrabook.
HP boasts that the new devices offers “next-generation form factors, cloud-based offerings and operating system choices that enable better value and a more intuitive customer experience”
HP Spectre13 Ultrabook
A new innovation is the HP Control Zone track pad, available for the first time in the new HP Spectre13 Ultrabook.
It enhances the Windows 8 experience by adding an extended area to the left and right of the touch pad.
Customers in Singapore queued at the three Telcos – SingTel, StarHub and M1 – as well as Apple Premium Resellers (eg. Nubox) as the new iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s became available today.
Added in photos of launch for StarHub, M1 and nubox. Also added in M1’s subscription plans.
First two customers in the SingTel queue John Yap (24, accountant) and Doreen Chua (24, auditor). Photo credit: SingTel.
SingTel held its launch sale at the Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Hall E this morning at 8am although customers started queuing at 8pm last night.
Zhang HuanPu (left), 24 years old, had been queuing up outside StarHub Shop at Plaza Singapura since 5am this morning, even though the launch was only at 8am. Photo credit: StarHub.
The iPhone 5s in gold was sold out within the first hour across all 10 StarHub shops.
Wacom announced its intent to expand its consumer range, and showcased a series of the latest products from its consumer and professional ranges.
From left: Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Companion, Bamboo Stylus Duo. (Not shown to scale).
Wacom introduced products from top-of-the-line professional creative tablet Cintiq Companion, the Intuos range, to a wide range of Bamboo consumer styluses and tablets.
The Cintiq Companion (US$1,999/S$2,699 and US$2,499/S$3,399 for 256GB and 512GB version) and the Cintiq Companion Hybrid (US$1,499/S$1,999 and US$1,599/S$2,399 for 16GB and 32GB version respectively) will be available exclusively on the Wacom Southeast Asia e-store in early November.
Customers can start pre-orders now online.
The rest of the products will be progressively available in Singapore.
The new mobile Cintiq Companion brings the professional creative power of the flagship Cintiq graphic tablets on the road.
The new Nexus 7 boasts a sharp 1920 x 1200 Full HD Display with built-in wireless charging. The 7-inch Android tablet will be available in Singapore at S$379 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model from 21 September.
The 32GB Nexus 7 (2013) LTE model (S$529) and Wi-Fi only model (S$429) are now available in Singapore from tomorrow (19 October).
Nexus 7 by ASUS and Google. The 16GB Wi-Fi model sells for S$379 in Singapore. Shown here with optional Premium Cover (S$49) that’s available at a later date.
Developed by ASUS and Google, the new Nexus 7 is the first full-fledged Android tablet 7-inch Android 4.3 tablet in an extremely slim package, at only 8.65mm thick and 290g weight..
Consumers will also be able to purchase the Nexus 7 Travel Cover at S$15 (Usual price: S$29) for every 16GB WiFi model purchased.
The Nexus 7 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and a vibrant full HD IPS display packed with more than 2.3 million pixels for a sharp 323ppi.
The new Nexus 7 also features dual-band Wi-Fi for smooth HD video streaming, responsive web browsing and fast downloads.
The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH554 (S$1,488) and UH574 (S$1,888) are slim bodied but full-featured, aiming to be a versatile and responsive work partner. Prices include GST.
From Left – Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH554 and LIFEBOOK UH574.
The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U Series caters to all of the user’s computing needs.
It is packed with all the functions necessary for work, school or play.
The LIFEBOOK UH554 and LIFEBOOK UH574 come with an ultra-responsive touch panel, Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi), long battery life, advanced security features to keep data protected, and is powered by new generation Intel Core Processor for well-rounded performance.
The new Jabra STYLE features NFC technology, HD Voice, Voice Guidance, Automatic Volume Control for convenient hands-free usage. Available in Singapore now for S$98.
Can you spot the Jabra STYLE that she’s wearing under her hair?
The lightweight Jabra Style weighs only 10g and retails in Singapore at S$98 at Apple premium resellers Epicentre, Infinite, istudio, Nubox; selected Challenger stores, Gadget World, Tech@Vogue and other authorised Jabra resellers.
Bounce Mobile has launched in Singapore its online mobile and tablet trade-in platform for consumers making it easy for mobile phone owners to sell used mobile devices.
Bounce Mobile has launched Singapore’s first online mobile phone trade-in service.
With Bounce Mobile, people can now quickly and easily assess the value of their used devices, just by visiting www.bouncemobile.com.sg.
They can also arrange for free pick up island-wide, and have cash promptly and securely transferred to their bank accounts all with just a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a tablet.
The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore is here again, this time at the Singapore Expo, Halls 5 and 6. COMEX will open from 12 noon to 9 pm (Admission FREE). Floor plan and promotion flyers below.
COMEX 2013 (5 – 8 September) at Singapore Expo, 12 noon to 9pm, admission Free.
For COMEX 2013, I’ve compiled promotions and flyers from selected exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook Page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below.
With more than 830 exhibitors, COMEX claims to be Singapore’s biggest IT and consumer technology exhibition.
Below are the floor plans for the exhibitors.
Floor plan for COMEX 2013.
The four major IT exhibitions in Singapore are:
| Exhibition | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| IT Show 2013 | 7-10 Mar | Marina Bay Sands |
| PC Show 2013 | 6-9 Jun | Singapore Expo |
| COMEX 2013 | 5-8 Sep | Singapore Expo |
| SITEX 2013 | 28 Nov – 1 Dec | Singapore Expo |
Jabra will be at COMEX 2013 at Singapore Expo in Hall 6, Nubox Booth 6106 and Starhub Booth 6701.
Check out the promotions and discounts from Jabra for COMEX 2013. Click to view/download enlarged view.
Check out discounts for Jabra’s three star buys for the Revo Wireless, Sport Wireless+ and Stone 3.
Check out Jabra’s latest products at COMEX 2013
In conjunction with Jabra being the Official Headphone Sponsor for 1 World Music Festival, Jabra will give away a pair of 1 World Music Festival Tickets with every purchase of the Jabra Revo Wireless (limited to first 20 purchases only).
