Archive for the ‘Specifications’ Category
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017
Western Digital launched in Singapore today the WD My Cloud Home, SanDisk iXpand Base and SanDisk Ultra microSD 400GB. Capacities and prices below.
Three new storage solutions from Western Digital launched in Singapore.
- WD My Cloud Home: from S$249 (2-8TB)
- SanDisk iXpand Base: from S$139 (64-256GB)
- SanDisk Ultra microSD 400GB: S$459
Detailed price list below.
The three new storage devices are targeted at various facets of backing up and sharing the photos and videos captured by the numerous mobile devices that an individual or a household captures.
Details from the press release and price lists below.
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Tags:cloud, iXpand, launch, memory, microSD, prices, SanDisk, Singapore, storage, WD, Western Digital
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
The new Google Pixel 2 XL phablet in the tech4xmas 2017 gift list not just because it’s the latest, but mostly because it’s up there among the best, and whoever you’re giving this to as a X’mas present is going to be absolutely delighted. Available in Singapore from 15 November, 2017.
My take:
“The Google Pixel 2 XL has one of the best cameras I’ve tried among the flagship models of other smartphone makers and it does it with a single lens!”
Made by Google, the Pixel 2 XL ships with Google organic apps installed and most significantly, the phone will be the first in the market to receive Android updates from Google.
Having tried out the phablet, it truly has a superb camera.
The rear camera has a 12.2-megapixels sensor with f/1.8 lens while the front camera has 8 megapixels and a f/2.4 lens. Measuring 6.2 x 3 inches, the phablet comes in just black or black & white.
In fact, it has the highest DxOMark of 98 for its camera performance – higher than all other smartphone cameras today – and it does it with a single lens!
Photos turned out crisp and clear even in low light.
The aluminum unibody of the Google Pixel 2 XL makes it water/dust resistant IP67 standards. That means the Pixel 2 XL – like the Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8 & 8 plus – can withstand immersion in water up to one meter for 30 minutes.
It offers the popular Portrait Mode, boasting background blur if you keep the background relatively far behind the subject you’re shooting.
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Tags:gifts, Google, new arrivals, phablets, Pixel, reviews, smartphones, tech4xmas, tech4xmas2017, tech4xmas2017 reviews
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
It’s November and Christmas is less than two months away, this series of reviews serves up gift ideas for those planning to buy presents for your friends and loved ones – or yourself. Keep a lookout for tech4xmas giveaways to build up the yuletide cheer.
The tech4xmas reviews are meant to provide ideas and start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas.
With Christmas 2017 less than two months away, it’s a good time to begin planning gifts for those that are close to us.
So this series (see list below) features quick and easy-to-read reviews of some of the best tech gadgets/products that I’ve personally tried.
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Tags:accessories, Chistmas, Christmas 2017, gadgets, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2017, Xmas
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Friday, October 27th, 2017
New products include Spectre, EliteBook & ZBook notebooks; desktop workstations; commercial VR solutions including the HP Z VR Backpack; A3 printers; and the fun Sprocket 2-in-1 instant camera/printer.
The latest line-up of PCs and printers were unveiled at the new offices of HP Inc. in Singapore at Depot Close.
Below are some of the latest products HP Inc. showcased in Singapore, with their availability in brackets.
- HP Elitebook x360 1020 G2: S$2,399 (now)
- HP Elitebook 1040: S$2,399 (now)
- HP EliteOne 1000 AiO: S$1,899 (now)
- HP Spectre 13: S$2,399 (Nov)
- HP Spectre x360: S$2,399 (Nov)
- HP ZBook x2: S$2,699 (Nov)
- HP Sprocket 2-in-1: S$239 (12 Nov)
- HP Z4 G4 Workstation: S$2,399 (Dec)
- HP Z6 G4 Workstation: S$2,999 (Nov)
- HP Z8 G4 Workstation: S$3,499 (Nov)
- HP Z VR Backpack: S$4,999 (now)
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:EliteBook, EliteOne, HP, HP Inc., inkjets, laserjets, notebooks, pagewide, PCs, printers, Singapore, Spectre, Sprocket, workstations, ZBook
Posted in 3D, Accessories, Android, Brief, Business IT, Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, HP, Inkjet, Laserjet, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release, Prices, Printers, Specifications, virtual reality (VR) | No Comments »
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Hwee Seng Electronics launches in Singapore 6 models of air purifiers from AirFree. The air purifiers reduce ozone concentrations and destroy 99% of airborne allergens by burning microorganisms at the high temperature of a ceramic core.
The Lotus air purifier from AirFree, capable of covering 60 square metres of indoor space.
The purifiers are maintenance free as they do not use filters – as opposed to most HEPA-filter based air purifiers.
The heated air from the hot ceramic core is released back into the room through the top of the air purifier and cool air is sucked in through the air vents at the bottom of the air purifier because of convection currents.
The BabyAir air purifier from AirFree, able to cover 21 square metres in the baby’s room.
As a result, the AirFree purifiers do not use a motor like in most purifiers that suck air through a HEPA filter.
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Tags:air purifiers, AirFree, Hwee Seng, launch, prices, purifiers, Scotts Tower, Singapore
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
The new Huawei Mate 10 Series is based on the Kirin 970 AI mobile chipset; and comprises the 5.9-inch Mate 10 (S$888), 6-inch Mate 10 Pro, & Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10. Full pricing & availability to be announced on 26 October, 2017. Pre-order and registration of interest information below.
Update (26 October, 2017):
Huawei launched its Mate 10 series of Android smartphones in Singapore this evening.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro (left) is slightly longer while the Mate 10 (right) is broader. The Mate 10 Pro does not have a home button, a headphone jack nor an external memory card slot.
Prices & availability for Singapore were released.
- Huawei Mate 10: S$888
- Mocha Brown, Black (28 Oct)
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro: S$1,098
- Mocha Brown (11 Nov), Midnight Blue (25 Nov)
- Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10: S$2,298
The Kirin 970 in the Mate 10 Series was unveiled during IFA Berlin last month and is Huawei’s first AI (artificial intelligence) mobile chipset.
The new phones will sport Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 user-interface and new Leica dual camera technology.
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Tags:AI, Android, Huawei, Leica, Mate 10, Munich, Porsche Design, Singapore, smartphones
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Recently announced at IFA 2017, Sony Mobile is launching the Xperia XZ1 (S$898), Xperia XZ1 Compact (S$668) & Xperia XA1 Plus (S$498) in Singapore on 7 Oct, 2017.
5.2-inch Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo smartphone. S$898, 3D scanning, 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera for predictive photos & super slow motion videos, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB memory, front-facing stereo speakers, 2700mAh battery. 2 colours: White Silver, Black.
All three Android smartphones can be pre-ordered from now to 6 October.
The 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XperiaXZ1 Compact are top tier smartphones and will be among the first smartphones in the world to ship with Andoid 8.0 Oreo.
The Xperia XZ Premium remains the Xperia flagship in Sony’s smartphone product line.
Media preview for the new Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact & Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphones in Singapore. In the photo, Sony Mobile staff is doing a 3D scan of the model’s head using the new Xperia XZ1.
The two phones will feature continue the Motion Eye camera for capturing detail and super slow motion video, as well as a new capability to capture 3D scans of faces and objects.
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Tags:Android, launch, Oreo, phablets, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, XA1 Plus, Xperia, XZ1, XZ1 Compact
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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Canon has launched today 4 new PIXMA inkjet all-in-one printers. The TS9170 (S$329), TS8170 (S$299) and TS5170 (S$189) are photo all-in-one printers, while the TR8570 (S$289) is a business all-in-one printer. Available 25 September, 2017.
Canon PIXMA TS9170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$329).
Hot on the heels of Epson’s launch of the rival’s L-series ink tank printers yesterday, Canon has launched four new models in its PIXMA series of inkjet printers.
Canon’s new lineup is skewed more towards photo printing – three out of the four new models are photo all-in-one printers while the fourth is targeted at small businesses and SOHOs.
Canon PIXMA TS8170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$299).
Below are the details of the new printers from the press release.
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Tags:All-in-one, Canon, inkjet, launch, Multifunction, PIXMA, prices, printers, Singapore, TR8570, TS5170, TS8170, TS9170
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017
Epson has launched its new L-Series ink tank printers, with six new models (L6190, L6170, L6160, L4160, L4150, L405, ) ranging from S$539 to S$329. Available 22 September, 2017. Prices below.
Epson L6190 integrated ink tank printer uses spill proof refill bottles (S$539): print, scan, copy, ADF, Fax, duplex.
- ISO Speed: 15 ipm / 8.0 ipm
- Wireless, Ethernet, Mobile & Cloud Printing
- Supports Apple Airprint & Mopria Print Service
- Borderless photo printing up to A4 size
- User replaceable maintenance box available for added convenience
- 2 years on-site warranty, or 50,000 pages whichever comes first
All the new printer models (except the L405) are integrated ink tank printers where the ink tank container has been positioned within the printer to reduce the overall footprint of the printers.
Unlike the new integrated ink tank printers, the new L405 (S$329) retains the external ink tank design of Epson’s existing ink tank printers, resulting in a larger footprint.
New features in some of the models include auto-duplex printing (or paper feeding), PrecisionCore printheads and a 30-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder).
Prices and more details (viz. which models sport which of the new features) can be found in the press release below.
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Tags:Epson, ink tank, inkjet, L-series, printers, Singapore
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Google has launched its home Wi-Fi system in Singapore – the first in Southeast Asia and the 8th country in the world to begin shipping the mesh router. Prices below.
Customers will be able to get a three-pack Google Wifi at $0 upfront cost when they sign up or renew selected StarHub Broadband or Hubbing all-in-one plans.
Google Wifi will be available in Singapore from 31 August, 2017 – exclusive to StarHub customers.
By setting up two or more Google Wifi routers around the home, a mesh Wi-Fi network is set up in the home that extends the range of a traditional router and provides coverage to dead Wi-Fi zones plaguing most home Wi-Fi networks.
Alex King, Google Wifi Product Manager explaining features of the app. Google Wifi was launched at the offices of Google Asia Pacific in Singapore.
This is especially useful for larger apartments or homes with physical layouts that are introduce Wi-Fi dead zones.
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Tags:Google, Google Wifi, launch, Mesh, networks, routers, Singapore, Wi-Fi
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