Archive for the ‘tablets’ Category
Monday, September 8th, 2014
The new Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 combines the functionality of a laptop with the usability of a tablet. It is now available in Singapore starting from S$1,699.
The 360-degree hinge design of the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 enables seamless switching between laptop, easel, tent and tablet modes.
The Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 runs on Windows 8.1 and features a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge allowing consumers to switch seamlessly between laptop and tablet.
The hybrid device ships with up to a 500GB hard drive, a 13-inch HD touch display (with optional Full HD) coated with anti-smudge coating, edge-to-edge styling and 10-finger capacitive touch.
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Tags:converters, DELL, hybrids, Inspiron, Intel, Microsoft, notebooks, Singapore, tablets, Windows, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
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Friday, September 5th, 2014
ASUS has announced at IFA 2014 its first wearable device, the ZenWatch; the 13.3-inch Zenbook UX305 Ultrabook; the 11-inch EeeBook X205 compact laptop; and the 7-inch MeMO Pad 7 Android tablet.
Update (12 February, 2015):
The ASUS Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in a new Obsidian Stone colour.
The Ultrabook ZenBook UX305 is now available in Singapore.
Powered by Intel Core M processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD, the super-slim Ultrabook retails from S$999 at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores.
The ZenWatch and the MeMO Pad 7 were among the gadgets announced by ASUS at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS unveiled the slew of new devices at a pre-IFA 2014 event in Berlin, Germany.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ASUS ZenWatch is the first wearable device from ASUS, powered by Android Wear and featuring a version of the ASUS ZenUI user interface developed specifically for ZenWatch.
ASUS ZenWatch
The ZenWatch pairs with a smartphone running Android™ 4.3 or higher to provide information and to serve as a personal wellness manager in conjunction with the ASUS ZenUI Wellness app.
The ZenWatch sports a 2.5D curved and comes with a selection of instantly-changeable software watch faces, allowing users to customize ZenWatch easily to match their style.
Smart features of the ZenWatch uncludes Watch Unlock, Tap Tap, Remote Camera, Cover to Mute, Find My Phone and Presentation Control.
Its seamlessly integrates with ASUS ZenUI, letting users enjoy enhanced versions of exclusive ASUS ZenUI apps such as What’s Next and Do It Later.
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Tags:Asus, EeeBook, IFA, MeMO Pad, notebooks, smartwatches, tablets, ultrabooks, UX305, Zenbook, ZenWatch
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Thursday, September 4th, 2014
Sony has just announced at IFA 2014 the mid-range Xperia E3 smartphone; Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact phablets & Z3 Tablet Compact tablet; as well as its new SmartWear gadgets – SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3.
Update (16 September, 2014):
The slew of products announced during IFA 2014 were showcased at the Xperia Z3 SEA launch event in Singapore.
Local pricing and availability below.
| Model / RRP |
Availability |
| Xperia Z3
$998 |
Pre-order on week of 22 September 2014.
Launch on 4 October 2014
|
| Xperia Z3 Compact
S$798 |
| Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
S$TBA |
Price and availability to be announced closer to launch date. |
| Xperia E3
S$298 |
| SmartBand Talk
S$228 |
End Oct 2014 |
| SmartWatch 3
S$298 |
The Sony Xperia Z3 series and SmartWear devices. (The Xperia E3 is not shown above – see below).
Sony has rolled out a slew of new gadgets – from premium flagships to novel SmartWear devices, whilst keeping an eye on the budget conscious mid-range.
Xperia Z3 series phablets/tablet
All three new members of the Xperia Z3 series run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPUs and 3G RAM, with fully integrated Qualcomm Adreno 330 GPU.
The Xperia Z3 is 7.3mm thick and is available in white, black, copper or silver green. The Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.6mm thick and weighs 129g, and is available in orange, green, white or black. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (not shown here) is available in white or black.
They are waterproof and dust-tight (IP 65/68)
The Xperia Z3 flagship phablet comes only six months after its Xperia Z2 predecessor.
The screen is of similar size to the Z2 at 5.2 inches, but the Z3 is smaller, thinner and lighter.
Together with the Xperia Z3 Compact, the Z3 has a 20.7-megapixel camera with 1/2.3-inch “Exmor RS for mobile” image sensor, new 25mm “G Lens” and ISO 12800 sensitivity.
A dual SIM variant is also on offer in select markets.
The Xperia Z3 Compact phablet is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3 but with the same CPU and graphics chip.
It is a replacement for the Xperia Z1 Compact. Its 4.6-inch screen is larger than the 4.3 inches in the Z1 Compact.
Sony claims that the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact tablet is the world’s slimmest and lightest compact tablet, at 6.4mm thick and 270g weight.
It features an 8-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS.
Xperia E3 mid-range smartphone
The Xperia E3 sports a 4.5-inch 480 x 854 IPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.2GHz processor, and Adreno 305 graphics, with 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage.
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Tags:IFA, phablets, SmartBand, smartphones, SmartWatch, smartwatches, SmartWear, Sony, tablets, Xperia, Xperia E3, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2014
The Lenovo Horizon2 will be available for pre-orders from S$2,399 at COMEX 2014. First 10 customers will receive a free Yoga Tablet 10 HD+.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 10 tablet is available now through commercial orders with prices starting from S$1,249.
Lenovo Horizon 2 (left ) and ThinkPad 10 (right).
The Lenovo Horizon 2 is a two-in-one Windows 8 PC providing multi-touch use at any angle, while the ThinkPad 10 is a tablet optimised for business professionals seeking both flexibility and mobility.
Horizon 2 Table PC
The 27-inch Horizon 2 is now much thinner and lighter than its predecessor – the IdeaCentre Horizon.
Available at Comex 2014
The Lenovo Horizon 2 will be available for pre-orders from $2,399 at COMEX 2014. First 10 customers will receive a free Yoga Tablet 10 HD+.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 10 tablet is also available with prices starting from $1,249.
You can also check out Lenovo’s other offers as well as offers from other IT vendors.
The Horizon 2 measures only 19.5mm and weighs only 7.6kg – making it easier to transport around the home or office.
The “Table computer” ships with improved performance and smarter features like near field communications (NFC) that interacts with users’ other devices.
Users can simply shake their Android device while using the new Horizon mobile app, allowing content to “fall” onto the Horizon 2’s screen.
Placing the mobile device directly on its screen lets users “pull” out content onto the PC’s display, signaling the Aura dial to appear.
The Lenovo Horizon 2 in “Table” mode.
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Tags:COMEX 2014, Horizon, Lenovo, Singapore, tablets, ThinkPad, Windows, Windows 8.1
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Monday, August 11th, 2014
313@somerset is the first mall in Singapore to road test the mobile technology to help connect customers to relevant content and promotions in real-time at participating retailers in the shopping mall.
Screenshots of the Tring 313 mobile app when the user receives a notification, and the promotion on offer.
313@somerset has its eyes set on Beacon-based Indoor Positioning,the latest in retail innovation that enable shoppers to receive hyper-targeted messages, deals and other content based on their proximity to the offering retailer inside the mall.
Staying on the forefront of technology
Following the road tests to gather feedback on the technology, the beacon-based feature may be rolled out within the next 3-6 months.
New iBeacon capabilities expected on the upcoming iOS 8 in September will probably be incorporated into the implementation to make sure the rollout taps in the latest that technology has to offer.
As a forerunner in the adoption of new and emerging technologies, 313@somerset is set to pave the way by being the first commercial outlet in Singapore to test out the potential of Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Beacons for retailers, including messaging targeted at specific mall and store locations, analytics and potentially payments.
In partnership with technology partner Sprooki, the mall conducted test trials in the form of short experiential tours around the mall and exclusive test groups were invited to take part in the trials.
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Tags:313@somerset, Android, Apps, beacon, Bluetooth, iOS, mobile, positioning, shopping, Singapore, technology
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7”) LTE will be available from 9 August in Classic White at an RRP of S$368.
Designed with the family in mind, the Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE offers entertainment options for the family in a sleek and lightweight package.
The Samsung GALAXY Tab 4 (7.0”) LTE now comes with Samsung Kids Mode, a safe service that makes learning fun for children.
Kids Mode is purely designed for not only building a safe, fun and educational experience for children but also giving parents the information and control they wanted.
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Tags:Android, Android 4, Galaxy, KitKat, Samsung, tablets
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Saturday, July 5th, 2014
The ASUS Transformer Book has been updated with quad-core processor. It will retail at S$599 at all ASUS authorised stores and brand stores in Singapore from 5 July.
Update (18 July, 2014):
The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is now available in red and white. Both will be retailing at S$599 from tomorrow onwards.
The white Transformer Book T100 will be available at all ASUS authorised retailers and ASUS brand stores, while the red Transformer Book T100 will be available exclusively at all Best Denki outlets.
The Transformer Book T100 offers the productivity and performance of a laptop and the portability of a tablet — with instantaneous switching between the modes.
The Transformer Book T100 is a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with Intel Atom “Bay-Trail” quad-core processor and a detachable HD 1,366 x 768 display that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet.
The refreshed Transformer Book T100 is available in gray, with more colours to follow soon.
Weighing 550g for the tablet and a 1.07kg when combined with the mobile keyboard dock, the Transformer Book T100 is one of the lightest ultraportables in the market.
It is an extremely compact ultraportable for users who wish to have the productivity features of a laptop with the portability of a tablet – and the flexibility to switch between the two in an instant.
In addition to hybrid storage of 32GB eMMC and 500GB HDD, the Transformer Book T100 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
The Transformer Book T100 is suitably ideal in both school and work places.
Featuring Intel Atom Z3775 quad-core processor, the Transformer Book T100 is capable of fast and smooth multi-tasking performance with up to 11 hours on battery power and up to 14 days on standby mode.
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Tags:Asus, hybrid, notebooks, Singapore, T100, tablets, Transformer, Transformer Book, transformers, Windows, Windows 8.1
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Saturday, June 28th, 2014
Here are the local pricing, availability and promotions for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet in Singapore.
Prices start from S$1,108 with availability expected before the end of August 2014.
Update (6 August, 2014):
Microsoft has just announced that the Surface Pro 3 will be available for purchase at retail outlets and commercial resellers on 28 August in Singapore.
Customers can pre-orders for Surface Pro 3 now at the Microsoft Store online, as well as at authorized retailers Challenger, Newstead and Harvey Norman.
The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was unveiled last month in New York City.
Here are the tech specs for the Windows tablet that promises to be a replacement for laptops and is targeted for both personal and business use.
Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.
Pricing and promotions below.
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Tags:availability, laptops, Microsoft, New York, notebooks, prices, promotions, Singapore, Surface, tablets, transformers, unveil, Windows, Windows 8
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Monday, May 26th, 2014
Here are the technical specifications for the key features for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet that was unveiled in New York City on last week.
Here are the local pricing, promotions and availability for the tablet in Singapore.
Surface Pro 3 is available with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor with up to 512 GB of storage and up to 8 GB of RAM.
The new tablet is positioned as a laptop replacement and is targeting both consumers for personal use as well as enterprises for business use.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet features a more adjustable, continuous kickstand than its predecessors.
BMW Group, the Coca-Cola Company and LVMH Group have already committed to deploying Surface Pro 3 in their respective organisations, using the tablet in a business environment.
Tech specs for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 below.
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Tags:laptops, Microsoft, New York, notebooks, Surface, tablets, transformers, unveil, Windows, Windows 8
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2014
Lenovo today announced the availability of a new range of devices including the MIIX 2; FLEX 2; YOGA Tablet 10 HD+; new Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops; and new A-series Android tablets.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ comes in Silver and Champagne Gold (shown here) comes with 10.1-inch Full HD 1920×1200 display. S$599 from mid-June 2014.
Key highlights of Lenovo’s latest range include the following.
- MIIX 2 – its unique detachable design gives users the freedom to choose between the tablet mode and a full Windows 8.1 laptop experience.
- FLEX 2 – comes in two practical modes, a perfect fit for today’s consumer who needs one integrated device for work and play.
- YOGA Tablet 10 HD+ – an even better way to experience the multimode tablet.
- New Y, G and Z Series clamshell laptops – providing advanced performance and entertainment features in portable designs.
- New A-series Android tablets – offering several versatile configurations and screen sizes to match consumer needs for both ultra-portable tablets and multimedia performers.
Below are the prices and availability of the new Lenovo tablets and notebooks.
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Tags:Flex, Lenovo, MIIX, notebooks, tablets, Yoga
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