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Thursday, July 25th, 2013
The mid-range LTE and NFC capable BlackBerry Q5 runs on the BlackBerry 10 operating system and will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub.
RRP: SGD$528 (without line contract).
The BlackBerry Q5 (SGD$528 without line contract) will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub. The Red version is not available in Singapore.
The Q5 comes with the classic BlackBerry physical keypad and is the younger sibling of the Q10.
It occupies the market segment previously held by BlackBerry’s Curve series, and is targeted at the young and fun-loving crowd.
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Tags:availability, BlackBerry, launch, Q5, QWERTY, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in App, Availability, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Events, Gadgets, Launch, Operating Systems, Phones, Prices, Q5, RIM, Software, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
The affordable priced Lumia 625 is Nokia’s largest Windows Phone so far, with a 4.7-inch LCD screen and 4G Internet access.
RRP: 220 Euros (before taxes and subsidies), available in selected regions in Q3 2013.
Available in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black in an array of changeable shells.
The Nokia Lumia 625 includes many innovations found in the recently announced flagship Nokia Lumia 1020.
| Nokia Lumia 625 |
| OS |
Windows Phone 8 |
| Screen |
4.7″ IPS LCD |
| Resolution |
800 x 480 WVGA @ 201ppi |
| Battery |
2,000 mAh |
| Processor |
1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 |
| Camera |
Rear: 5mp |
| Front: VGA |
| Video |
1080p@30fps |
| Memory |
Int: 8 GB |
| Ext: 64 GB microSD |
| Size /mm |
133.2 x 72.2 x 9.2 |
| Weight |
159 g |
| Price |
220 Euros |
These include a range of integrated camera applications such Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Cinemagraph.
Nokia Smart Camera offers a burst of 7 shots for capturing of action sequences or removal of unwanted objects from the photo.
Nokia Cinemagraph incorporates movement into still photos by recording animated GIF images.
The successor to the Nokia Lumia 620 has a screen resolution (201ppi) that’s roughly half that of other pricier large-screen smartphones like the Samsung GALAXY S4.
The Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013.
The Nokia Lumia 625 is powered by Windows Phone 8 and ships with the Nokia Lumia Amber update.
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Tags:Espoo, Lumia, Lumia 625, Microsoft, Nokia, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
Posted in Announce, App, Gadgets, Internet Explorer, Lumia, Music, Nokia, Phones, Prices, Specifications, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8 | 1 Comment »
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Features clear 120dB SNR and asynchronous USB audio with a 600 ohm headphone amplifier and swappable Op-Amps. Available for SGD$599 @ Cybermind and Ban Leong Technologies Online Store.
ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and headphone amplifier inherits and improves on the audio quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards.
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Tags:amplifier, Asus, audio, DAC, Essence, headphone, Singapore, STU, USB, Xonar
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Asus, Audio, Availability, Gadgets, headphones, Launch, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
Logic Pro X features a new interface for pros, new creative tools for musicians, and an expanded collection of instruments and effects.
Apple Logic Pro X (S$258.98), MainStage 3 (S$38.98) and Logic Remote (free) are now available for download from the Mac App Store.
Logic Pro X includes Drummer, a new feature that provides a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety of drumming styles and techniques.
Prices
Logic Pro X (S$258.98), MainStage 3 (S$38.98) and Logic Remote (free) are now available for download from the Mac App Store.
Also included is Flex Pitch, which provides integrated pitch editing for audio recordings.
Apple also introduced Logic Remote, an innovative new way to play and control Logic Pro X from your iPad, giving musicians the flexibility to create and mix their music from anywhere in the room.
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Tags:App Store, Apple, Apps, audio, Drummer, Flex Pitch, Logic Pro X, Logic Remote, MainStage, software
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
With immediate effect, Microsoft is cutting the prices of its Surface RT tablets worldwide. Local and US price revisions within. Surface Pro prices remain unchanged.
Surface is the first computer made and directly sold by Microsoft.
According to research house IDC, the device has been largely shunned by consumers and corporate customers since its debut in October, selling just 900,000 units in each of its first two quarter on the market.
“Microsoft is cutting the price of its Surface RT tablet by as much as 30 percent as the device struggles to lure customers amid competition from machines such as Apple’s iPad”, according to a
report from Bloomberg.
The foray by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer into selling hardware is amidst a worldwide decline in sales of personal computer and demand for Windows.
Only last week, Ballmer had unveiled a significant reorganisation intended to streamline management and increase growth in areas such as tablets and mobile computing.
IDC predicts that tablets will outsell PCs by 2015.
Currently, 3.7% of tablets run Microsoft Windows operating system.
In Singapore, the price reductions (from Microsoft Singapore) are around 19-27% and are highlighted in red below.
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Tags:announce, ARM, hybrid, Microsoft, notebooks, prices, Surface, tablets, Touch Cover, ultrabooks, Windows 8 Pro, Windows RT
Posted in Announce, Figures, Gadgets, Keyboards, Microsoft, Prices, Surface, Tablets, Windows 8 | No Comments »
Friday, July 12th, 2013
Sony has launched its new “Alpha Lens Library” programme, which allows new and existing My Sony members, who are owners of its interchangeable lens cameras, to rent and test any lens before purchase.
Users can now rent and test any Sony Alpha lens for up to 5 days before making a purchase.
By paying a rental fee, registered Sony camera users can review up to 20 of Sony’s lens models and adapters for up to five calendar days (including both pick-up and return dates).
Tags:A-Mount, adapters, Alpha, DSLR, E-Mount, lens, rental, Singapore, Sony
Posted in Accessories, Alpha, Announce, DSLR, Gadgets, Lens, Photography, Prices, Sony | No Comments »
Friday, July 12th, 2013
After extensive leaks, Nokia has launched the Lumia 1020 smartphone in New York. Adding the Nokia PureView 808’s 41MP sensor to the Lumia 920, the new Lumia 1020 promises greater image quality, especially in low light.
Expected to reach Singapore in Q4 2013.
Nokia Lumia 1020 will be available in white, black and yellow. The Windows Phone 8 smartphone will have a 41-megapixel camera.
The Lumia 1020 will be available in the US exclusively through AT&T (USD$299.99 with 2-year contract), which will accept preorders from July 16.
The Nokia Camera Grip also comes in 3 colours.
The Windows Phone 8 device will be available online and hit the shelves in the US on July 26.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 will be available in yellow, white and black.
The Lumia 1020 will be sold globally, with the launch in Singapore expected in Q4 2013.
The price of the Lumia 1020 without contract in the US is US$659.99, compared to the off-contract price of US$450 for the Lumia 920.
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Tags:AT&T, cameras, Espoo, Lumia, Lumia 1020, Lumia 920, Microsoft, New York, Nokia, PureView, Singapore, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
Posted in Accessories, Announce, App, Gadgets, Launch, Lumia, Nokia, Operating Systems, Phones, Photography, Prices, Software, Specifications, Tech news, Tickers, Windows Phone 8 | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
The new 5-inch Via 225 ships with eight Asian maps and offers map updates for the lifetime of the personal navigation device (PND). Now available in Singapore for SGD$199.
TomTom Via 225 has a 5-inch screen and ships with 8 Asian maps with lifetime updates. SGD$199.
TomTom Via 225 offers free daily map changes, based on reports from TomTom’s global Map Share community of 21 million.
“The Via 225 is intended to make driving easier, and less stressful for Singapore drivers,” said Winnie Kwan, Senior Marketing Manager Asia Pacific, TomTom.
Map Share technology enables drivers to keep the TomTom map on their device up to date with frequent road changes, such as new speed limits and blocked roads.
The key features of the Via 225 are listed below.
Tags:GPS, navigation, PND, Singapore, TomTom
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, GPS, Prices, Specifications, TomTom | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 11th, 2013
Nubox turns five this year and there will be a series of activities and promotional discounts to celebrate.
Check out the promotional discounts as part of Nubox’s 5th anniversary celebrations. View/download flyers here.
The Nubox Happy 5 campaign will be held from July 15 to August 18, 2013.
“In five years, Nubox has grown to capture 35% of the total Apple Premium Reseller market in Singapore. To thank our customers for their relentless support, we have packed the Nubox Happy 5 campaign with amazing activities and offers,” said Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer, Newstead Technologies.
From game challenges at its Raffles City Shopping Centre and Tampines Mall road shows to online contests and weekly lucky draw, Nubox has lined up giveaways worth more than $15,000 to spread the cheers.
The celebratory activities and events are tabulated below while the promotional flyers can be downloaded for viewing here.
Started in Singapore in 2008, Nubox specialises in selling Apple products and has ventured into the heartlands, with seven of its 11 stores located in the heartland malls.
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Tags:accessories, anniversary, Apple, discounts, Newstead, Nubox, promotions, Singapore
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
The GALAXY S4 ACTIVE With LTE will be available in Urban Gray from 13 July 2013 at S$898 (incl. GST but without contract). The Orange Flare edition will be available from end July.
Samsung GALAXY S4 ACTIVE with LTE (SGD$898) is available in Orange Flare and Urban Gray.
The GALAXY S4 ACTIVE With LTE is designed to enhance life experiences for the active user who wants to stay connected while venturing out for exciting outdoor experiences.
It was first announced a month ago in June.
An IP67 rating means that device is protected against entry of solid foreign objects and harmful ingress of water under test conditions of immersion in 21.7°C water without chemical content for up to one meter for up to 30 minutes, based on fully sealed device (except for 3.5mm headphone jack).
Note: IP67 rating does not mean that device is waterproof.
The Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) smartphone has a 5-inch’ Full HD (1920 x 1080) TFT LCD screen (443 PPI) touch screen, with a 2,600mAh battery.
The GALAXY S4 ACTIVE With LTE is powered by a 1.9 GHZ Quad-Core processor and boasts protection from dust and water (IP67).
Measuring 139.7 x 71.3 x 9.1 mm and weighing 153g, the smartphone has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash light and 2-megapixel front camera.
The technical specifications for the Samsung GALAXY ACTIVE With LTE is available here, while the press release is appended below.
Tags:Android, Android 4, Galaxy, Jelly Bean, LTE, S4, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, water resistant
Posted in Android, Announce, Gadgets, GALAXY, Phones, Prices, S4, Samsung, Software, Specifications, Sports | 2 Comments »
