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New smartphones: Nokia Lumia 800 and 710

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

The first Nokia smartphones based on Windows Phone debut in Singapore. Lumia 800 (S$775 excl GST) will be available in Singapore this Saturday on 10 Decmeber 2011. Lumia 710 (S$505 excl GST) will arrive shortly.

Nokia Lumia 800, Windows Phone 7, S$775 before GST

Nokia Lumia 800, Windows Phone 7, S$775 before GST

Nokia Lumia 710, Windows Phone 7, S$505 before GST

Nokia Lumia 710, Windows Phone 7, S$505 before GST

Nokia kicks off Christmas vigil with a new beginning – the Nokia Lumia 800 promises consumers the best integrated social experience and fast Internet browsing, bringing content to life for the consumer.
Nokia Lumia 800 comes in vivid colours

Nokia Lumia 800 comes in vivid colours

Judging from my hands-on with the sleek looking gadget so far, it has every chance of fulfilling that promise.

From the few Windows Phone 7 smartphones available thus far, the Lumia 800 seems to deliver the best Windows Phone experience on the market.

The Lumia 800 comes with in vivid colours and is housed in a sleek, polycarbonate body with a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display.

Containing Carl Zeiss optics, it offers users  an instant-share camera experience and HD video playback, and the best social and Internet performance, with one-touch access to social networks.

Here are the main tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 800.

Nokia Lumia 710 comes with interchangeable covers

Nokia Lumia 710 comes with interchangeable covers

For those looking for a more fun and personal device, the Lumia 710 comes with colorful changeable covers and is more affordable.

Here are the main tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 710.

Both models include signature Nokia experiences optimised for Windows Phone, including Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps and Nokia Music.

Nokia has also introduced the on-ear Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset and the in-ear Nokia Purity Stereo Headset by Monster, intended to shoe-in a range of premium audio accessories to complement the Nokia Lumia range of smartphones.

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New audio speaker: Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

A compact Bluetooth speaker that combines audio performance, mobility and durability. Prices from S$549.

Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker audio

Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker audio

Atlas Sound & Vision launched in Singapore today the SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker – a portable speaker that connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth-enabled device – such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Bose audio products

Weighing only 1.3kg, this is Bose’s first wireless mobile speaker and allows users that already own Bluetooth-enabled devices like the iPhone, iPad and Android phones to listen to the thousands of songs stored on those devices.

S$639 for the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover.

S$639 for the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover.

Proprietary speaker technology from Bose promises to deliver exceptional sound quality that reproduces full-range audio from a single-hand-held enclosure.

At less than two inches thick, and similar in size to a hard-cover text book, the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can easily fit in a bag, backpack or briefcase.

Similar to the iPad cover, the cover of the Bose SoundLink Wireless speaker unfolds into a stand – and the speaker is ready to groove. Close the cover and the speaker automatically shuts off.

The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker looks at home, whether in the living room, in the office or at the beach.

The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker looks at home, whether in the living room, in the office or at the beach.

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts three hours at maximum volume, and more than eight hours at typical listening levels.

As a mobile speaker for road warriors, the speaker is built to withstand the rigours of daily use. Bose environmental labs has tested the speaker to resist salt-fog, sand, wind and moisture. So you can bring it to the beach as a boom box.

With end-caps made from automotive-grade chrome, the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can survive being dropped repeatedly.

Accessory covers in nylon (bright red or royal purple) and leather (burgundy or tan) are available separately for S$59 and S$99, respectively.

Accessory covers in nylon (bright red or royal purple) and leather (burgundy or tan) are available separately for S$59 and S$99, respectively.

The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker comes with a standard trim level and a dark gray Cordura nylon cover for S$549.

For a more classy touch, check out the LX model, with a premium trim level and a dark brown leather cover for S$639.

The SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker can be purchased from selected partners and the Atlas Experience Audio Visual Boutique @ TripleOne Somerset, and Bose @ Millenia Walk.

Update: I visited the Altlas showroom at 111 Somerset to try out the SoundLink. Read about the experience here.

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Samsung MultiView MV800 body stickers from celebrities

Friday, November 25th, 2011

The MV800 with the limited edition body stickers designed by Singaporean celebrities is now available at S$499 at three outlets, while stocks last.

Christmas gift in a white box.

Christmas gift in a white box.

The three outlets are Harvey Norman (Millenia Walk and Funan), Courts (Big Box, Jurong Point and Orchard) and Audio House.

Consumers will be able to select one of the three body stickers presented in a Christmas gift pack containing 2 batteries, 8GB memory card and a premium leather case.

Samsung Electronics Co LtdThe celebrities collaborating with Samsung are Soh Ee Shaun, Jack & Rai, and Dawn Yeoh. They have created three limited edition camera skin designs inspired by life from different angles.

Check out the three designs below.

Pop – smile for pictures.

Soh Ee Shaun, a contemporary artist and illustrator in Singapore, is hugely influenced by ’50s to ’60s modernist art and pop culture. His designs are colorful and playful, and are set against endless geometric, biomorphic forms.

Pop design by Soh Ee Shaun. Designed to tempt you to smile for pictures.

Pop design by Soh Ee Shaun. Designed to tempt you to smile for pictures.

Romance – more love and music.

Jack & Rai are musicians and song-writers in Singapore. With their easy-going and engaging personalities, they have made guest appearances on TV and radio, and continue to perform regularly at gigs.

Romance design by Jack & Rai. Continue to spread more love and music.

Romance design by Jack & Rai. Continue to spread more love and music.

Happiness – stay sweet and positive.

Dawn Yeoh is a sweet princess who loves all things pink and cute. Her debut breakout role was in the MediaCorp drama series, Shining Star.

Happiness design by Dawn Yeoh. Stay sweet and positive by viewing life in different colors.

Happiness design by Dawn Yeoh. Stay sweet and positive by viewing life in different colors.

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PRADA phone by LG 3.0 to launch in 2012

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

PRADA and LG Electronics today renewed their mobile phone partnership and will co-develop the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 for launch by early 2012.

Some teaser design sketches of the PRADA phone by LG 3.0

Some teaser design sketches of the PRADA phone by LG 3.0

In the partnership that was signed in Seoul, Korea, LG will be PRADA’s exclusive mobile phone partner. The collaboration first began in 2006 and resulted in two premium mobile phones being introduced in 2007 and 2008.

Paul Bae of LG with Stefano-Cantino of PRADA

Paul Bae of LG with Stefano-Cantino of PRADA

The PRADA phone by LG 1.0, which was the world’s first touch screen mobile phone, sold over one million units. It is now part of the permanent collection in New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Shanghai.

PRADA phone by LG 2.0 provided an innovative mobile experience through its unique watch with Link technology, which allowed easy access to caller ID, SMS text messages, call history, call block and two-way alarm notification.

This phone will join the ranks of the BlackBerry smartphone from Porsche Design, also slated for launch in early 2012.

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SITEX 2011 price lists: Olympus cameras

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Here are the SITEX 2011 (24-27 November 2011) promotions from Olympus.

The details of the free gifts that come with each camera are also listed.

Camera discounts and free gifts from Olympus during SITEX 2011.

Camera discounts and free gifts from Olympus during SITEX 2011.

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SITEX 2011 promotions: Olympus cameras

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Olympus will be at Booth 5D10 in Hall 5 at the Singapore EXPO during SITEX 2011 (24-27 November).

When you hit SITEX 2011 today, check out some of the promotional discounts and free gifts for Olympus cameras.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 S$448

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Usual: S$998
SITEX: S$448

*free gifts worth S$320

 Live Guide user interface for easy, intuitive adjustment of brightness, hue, background defocusing, and other image parameters.

New dedicated Movie mode button for seamless access to movie shooting at any time.

Go-anywhere portability in a light, compact body with built-in flash and image stabilization.

Six Art Filters, including new Gentle Sepia, for enhanced photographic creativity.
Olympus PEN mini E-PM1

Olympus PEN mini E-PM1

SLK: S$868
DLK: S$1,098
SITEX:
free gifts (S$403)

*SLK: Single Lens Kit
(14-42 mm)
DLK: Double Zoom Lens Kit
(14-42 mm & 40-150 mm)

 The same Art-class SLR quality as the flagship E-P3 condensed in the small/light body weighing only 215 grams. Six body colour variations

Popular Live Guide user interface for easy, intuitive adjustment of brightness, colour balance, background defocusing and other photographic parameters

Six popular Art Filters that make it easy for anyone to express their photographic creativity
Olympus TG-610 S$298

Olympus TG-610

Usual: S$498
SITEX: S$298

*free gifts worth S$270

 Tough features including waterproof to a depth of 5 meters, shockproof against falls from as high as 1.5 meters and freezeproof at temperatures as low as -10°C.

5x zoom lens and DUAL IS in a compact body.

3-inch, ultra-high definition 920K dots HyperCrystal III for Tough Series LCD monitor.

Magic Filters can be recorded in HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264).
Olympus FE-4050 S$78

Olympus FE-4050

Usual: S$228
SITEX: S$78

*limited to 1 set per customer and free gifts worth S$135

 High-quality 12-megapixel CCD

4X zoom lens from 27mm

Slim and high quality body with stylish colors

Six Magic Filters

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SITEX 2011 price lists: Nubox Apple products & accessories

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

For SITEX 2011 (24-27 November) tomorrow, check out the offers from Nubox at Booth 6D30 and 6E30 in Hall 6 of the Singapore EXPO.

Up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories

Up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories

Receive deals worth up to $495 for purchases of any iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iPod.

Special deals worth up to $495 when purchasing any iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iPod

Deals up to $495 for Apple products

Nubox is offering up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories, from powerful speakers and docks for Apple gadgets, to the latest iPhone and iPad cases.

There are also spin consoles that allow you to mix, scratch and play music at your fingertips like a DJ.

Consumers can also participate in Nubox’s early Christmas dip to win an iPod touch and other awesome prizes.

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SITEX 2011 price lists: Lexmark printers

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Heading down to SITEX 2011 (24-27 November 2011) tomorrow? Here are the offers from Lexmark.

Inkjet offers from Lexmark during SITEX 2011 (24-27 November 2011)

Inkjet printers from Lexmark

Laser printer offers from Lexmark during SITEX 2011 (24-27 November 2011)

Laser printers from Lexmark

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SITEX 2011 promotions: Bose audio products

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Atlas Sound & Vision will be offering promotional discounts for many Bose audio products during SITEX 2011 from 24-27 November, 2011.

Head for the Bose@Orangecomm booth (5J42) in Hall 5 at the Singapore EXPO.

Discounted products include speakers, headphones and sound systems for docking portable music players.

Bose SoundDock Portable S$579Bose SoundDock PortableUsual: S$749
SITEX: S$579		 Re-engineered for portability. Delivers all the performance of the acclaimed SoundDock digital music system – with the added convenience of portability.Slim design. Powerful performance. Proprietary waveguide speaker technology and powerful neodymium speakers – engineered specifically for the SoundDock Portable digital music system – enable a smaller, slimmer profilewhile delivering the kind of performance you’d expect from Bose.Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides more power and longer playtime than other types of rechargeable batteries, for hours of listening enjoyment.
Bose SoundDock 10 S$999Bose SoundDock 10Usual: S$1,249
SITEX: S$999		 Advanced engineering and new technologies. New version of Bose proprietary waveguide technology and a newly designed Bose woofer to deliver four times the efficiency of a conventional woofer.Dock-and-play simplicity. Yet plays from the iPod or iPhone with exceptional clarity across the full musical range, and delivers the low-note performance and volume levels of much larger sound systems.New functionality. The SoundDock 10 system is “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” certified, compatible with any click-wheel iPod or iPod Touch, and the iPhone 3GS, 3G and original iPhone model.
Bose SoundDock 11 S$499Bose SoundDock 11Usual: S$579
SITEX: S$499		 Compatibilewith all iPhoneTM and most iPod modelsVersatility. The iPod charges as it plays, and the improved remote
controls system power and volume, and lets users navigate among iPod playlists.
There’s also an auxiliary jack for bringing Bose sound to DVD/CD players, MP3
players or other portable devices. Slimmer profile. The SoundDock II system’s look has been softened with

smoother lines and a sleeker profile to easily fit anywhere in the home.
Bose Around Ear 2 headphones S$189Bose Around Ear 2 headphonesUsual: S$219
SITEX: S$189		 Bose TriPort acoustic headphone structure for music that sounds smooth and natural.Large, compliant ear cushions made of memory foam better accommodate different head shapes and distribute pressure more evenly over a larger area to reduce pressure pointsFold-flat earcups for easy storage, single detachable cable, slim overall design
Bose Around Ear 2i headphonest S$229Bose Around Ear 2i headphonesUsual: S$269
SITEX: S$229		 The Bose AE2i headphones combine immersive sound and a comfortable fit with an inline remote and microphone that work exclusively with select Apple devices – including the latest iPhone, iPod, iPad, and MacBook Pro models.Engineered with an advanced acoustic design that includes the proprietary Bose TriPort acoustic headphone structure for music that sounds smooth and natural.Inline microphone makes it easy for users to access voice applications and the simple remote enables users to make track
Bose On Ear headphones S$189Bose On Ear headphonesUsual: S$225
SITEX: S$189		 Fold-flat earcups and a collapsible headband for increased portability and easy storage.Earcups rotate front to back and top to bottom, resulting in uniform pressure on the ears that enhances audio performance and comfortable fit of the headphones.Bose TriPort acoustic headphone structure enables a wide range of sound, especially lower notes from small earcups.
Bose Quiet Comfort 3 S$629Bose Quiet Comfort 3Usual: S$699

SITEX: S$629

 Designed for in-flight use and for personal listening at home, in the office and while commuting.Offers the performance of around-ear headphones with the portability and convenience of an on-ear design.Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphone technology fades background distractions for a clean audio sound signal at the ear.

Bose TriPort headphone structure allows for small earcups, a combination of noise reduction and an extended bass response.

Fold-flat earcups allows for easy, convenient storage.
Bose Quiet Comfort 15i S$539Bose Quiet Comfort 15iUsual: S$599
SITEX: S$539		 • Designed for in-flight use and for personal listening at home, in the office and while commuting.Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphone technology fades background distractions for a clean audio sound signal at the ear.Proprietary QuietComfort earcup cushion design maximizes audio performance, noise reduction and user comfort.

Includes fold-flat design, AAA battery and carrying case for easy storage while travelling.

Additional cable with inline remote and microphone is now included for convenient control of select Apple products.
Bose In Ear 2 earphones S$135Bose In Ear 2 earphonesUsual: S$149
SITEX: S$135		 Enhanced acoustic design makes music sound smoother and more natural.Proprietary StayHear tips deliver comfort and greater stability on the go.Convenient case for storing and protecting headphones included.
Bose MIE2 mobile headset S$169Bose MIE2 mobile headsetUsual: S$199
SITEX: S$169		 Works with most smartphones and mobile phones to let you take calls with one-touch ease.Enjoy music on your phone with high-quality audio.Proprietary StayHear tips deliver comfort and greater stability on the go.

Also available in Bose® MIE2i mobile headset exclusively designed for greater control
of select Apple products.
Bose Companion 5 S$639Bose Companion 5Usual: S$749
SITEX: S$639		 Surround sound experience. Gives your computer much of the surround sound performance you might expect from a conventional five-speaker system. When you’re sitting at the keyboard, music, games and movies come to life with rich detailed 5.1- channel sound that seems to surround you.USB simplicity. Connects to your computer through a single USB port. No sound card upgrade required. No adaptors needed. No complicated wiring. Just one simple USB connection and you’re enjoying a surround sound experience.Simple, elegant design. Delivers a surround sound experience from just two visible speakers that sit neatly on your desktop. Hideaway Acoustimass® module provides deep, accurate lows.
Bose Companion 20 S$539Bose Companion 20Usual: S$539
SITEX: S$539

*Purchase Bose AE/AE2i headphones at 20% off

 Each speaker fits neatly to the right and left of a laptop or monitor, with the acoustic image being expanded by Bose TrueSpace stereo digital signal processing.Additional proprietary digital signal processing and active electronic equalisation ensures accurate sound reproduction. At the highest listening levels, there is no distortion – and when played quietly, music still can be enjoyed with detail and realism.A small, circular control pod lets users adjust volume and access one-touch muting. It also offers a headphone jack and input for an additional audio source; for example an iPhone, iPod or other portable devices.
Bose Companion 2 S$159Bose Companion 2Usual: S$199
SITEX: S$159		 Bose® TrueSpace stereo signal processing technology for a spacious, dramatic soundstage that seems to extend beyond the desktop speakersSleek and compact speakers fit easily in their surroundings to save desk spaceDual inputs make it simple to connect the computer and portable audio sources at the same time with both volume and the headphone jack situated on the front of one of the speakers to provide easy control over the listening experience.

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SITEX 2011 promotions: Nissin Di866 Mark II flash

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Designed in Japan, the Di866 Mark II (S$499) is compatible with Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras.  Customers buying any Nissin product at the RedDotPhoto Booth (6A18) during SITEX 2011 (24-27 November) will receive a free Lenspen LP-1.

The LP-1 is a lens cleaning pen for cleaning camera lenses, binocular lenses, spotting scopes, telescopes, eyepieces and other optical lenses.

The Nissin Di866 Mark II professional camera flash (S$499) has a powerful guide number of 60 and sub flash of 12 (ISO100, 105mm), as well as a colour display with rotation sensor.

The external service port includes a USB port for the latest firmware update, while the synchronisation contact and power pack port extend the usability of connection to different lighting and power systems.

Nissin Di866 Mark II flash for Canon, Nikon and Sony camerasNissin Di866 Mark II flash for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras Key features include:Colour and Auto Rotating Display. The colour display will automatically rotate from horizontal to vertical as the flash is rotated and has a user-friendly six-icon interface that represents the operation modes – Auto, TTL, Manual/Av, Multi, Wireless TTL (Master/Remote) and Custom Setting.Digital TTL. Supports Canon ETTL / ETTL II, Nikon iTTL and Sony ADI . The flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated.Wireless TTL. Supports Canon ETTL / ETTL II, Nikon iTTL and Sony ADI. It  can be used in combination with Sony original flash units as either Master or Remote (Slave). The Di866 Mark II also supports digital (pre-flash system) and analogue.

Technical specifications:

– Fast recycle: 3.5 sec

– Focal length coverage: 24-105 mm (35mm equiv.)

– Wide angle diffuser: 18 mm (built-in)

– Number of flashes: 150-1500 times (NiMH battery)

– AF Assist Light Dist: 0.7-10 m

– Weight: 380 g without battery

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