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Promotions: NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with free installation

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.

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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New camera: Nikon Df compact full frame DSLR with 50mm lens

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 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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New arrivals: Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model hits Singapore on 14 November

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 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 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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Holiday greetings: Happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends

Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Deepavali, or Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights and is a public holiday in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

This is the signboard at the entrance of my residential estate - wishing Hindu residents a Happy Deepavali. Taken with an HTC One max smartphone - which debuted in Singapore today. The two flare spots at the bottom are due to two spotlights shining on it.

This is the signboard at the entrance of my residential estate – wishing Hindu residents a Happy Deepavali. Taken with an HTC One max smartphone – which debuted in Singapore today. The two flare spots at the bottom are due to two spotlights shining on it.

The word “Diwali” is the shortened form of “Deepavali” which literally means “row of lamps”.

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New arrivals: OtterBox Preserver Series phone case (S$119)

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 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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New arrivals: Casio EXILIM EX-ZR1200 compact travel camera

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.

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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New arrivals: Lenovo unveils its first multimode Yoga Tablet

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013

Lenovo unveiled its new Android 4.2 Yoga Tablet today in a global live stream launch event. Both the 8-inch (start from S$449) and 10-inch (S$549) versions will be available in Singapore by end November. Pre-orders start from 1 November until 10 November.

The new Lenovo Yoga Tablet is designed to resemble a physical book with a

The new Lenovo Yoga Tablet is designed to resemble a physical book with a “graspable” spine.

The amazing thing about the Yoga Tablet is its 6000 mAh battery, which boasts a life of 18 hours (of Wi-Fi web browsing), and can even be used to charge other mobile devices!

Hands-on

The cylindrical battery is a nice design touch and makes holding the tablet more secure and comfortable.

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New arrivals: New ASUS PadFone Infinity available from 9 Nov in Singapore

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity will be available in Singapore from 9 November in Platinum White. The 16GB (S$898) and 32GB (S$998) versions are available from StarHub, M1 and authorised retailers.

The New PadFone Infinity Station is available separately for an additional S$328. The Titanium Black colour will be available later.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

The Android New ASUS PadFone Infinity docked into its Station. Available from 9 November 2013 in Singapore in Platinum White.

Both mobile operators will offer the hybrid device at a range of attractive mobile price plans that allow customers to connect to the respective LTE / DC-HSPA+ mobile networks.

The New ASUS PadFone Infinity runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and measures 143.5 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm, weighs 145g and has a 2400mAh battery.

The docking station measures 264.6 x 181.6 x 10.6 mm, weighs 532g and includes a 5000mAh battery.

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New arrivals: Jabra Solemate wireless speaker with NFC, Dolby Digital Plus & colours

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray. Available at S$228 from 4 November in Singapore at Apple retailers.

The expanded Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray (in addition to the existing black and white).

The expanded Jabra Solemate now comes with Dolby Digital Plus (for Android and iOS), NFC and an assortment of red, blue, yellow, black, white and gray (in addition to the existing black and white).

Jabra, a maker of hands-free communications solutions, announces new bold colours of red, blue, yellow and grey for the Solemate, in addition to the existing black and white.

Whether you and your friends are listening to music from your phone, streaming a movie to your home theatre, or watching TV on your tablet, this wireless portable speaker – equipped with an integrated powerful woofer and dual tweeters amplifies the volume to 112 dB SPL for brilliance across a wide audio spectrum – delivering hours of audio entertainment anywhere your party takes you.

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Consumer Electronics Exhibition (CEE) 2013 @ SUNTEC Singapore

Sunday, October 27th, 2013

CEE 2013 is the new tech lifestyle show in Singapore, from 31 October (Thursday) to 3 November (Sunday) at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore. Open daily for four days from Noon to 9pm, admission is free.

CEE 2013 will be from 31 Oct to 3 Nov at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore, Noon to 9pm. Admission FREE.

CEE 2013 will be from 31 Oct to 3 Nov at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore, Noon to 9pm. Admission FREE.

For CEE 2013, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below, which I will update over the next few days.

Below is the floorplan for CEE 2013.

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