Archive for the ‘Specifications’ Category

Dell releases ultra-portable Windows 8 Vostro 5460 today

Monday, April 29th, 2013

The Vostro 5460 is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch Vostro ultra-portable laptop to date.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

Vostro 5460 - Dell's thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.

Vostro 5460 – Dell’s thinnest and lightest Vostro 14-inch notebooks.

Only 18.3mm in thinness and 1.54kg in weight, the ultrathin Vostro 5460 delivers more power and portability for value-conscious customers and professionals, and IT decision makers looking for mobility and performance at the right price.

Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.

Dell Vostro 5460, 18.3mm thin & 1.54kg in weight.

Sporting an expansive 14-inch high definition widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, the new Vostro 5460 comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.

Users get to enjoy 720p video content in immersive audio and visual detail.

The laptop also features an integrated 720HD 1MP camera with microphones for high-definition web-conferencing.

The Vostro 5460 is equipped with a full-sized Chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch gesture touchpad allowing users to fluidly navigate through the Windows 8 operating system, and a sophisticated cool-to-the-touch aluminum palm rest to ensure comfort for users.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

Available today, Vostro 5460 with Windows 8 starts at S$749, while Vostro 5460 Ultrabook with Windows 8 starts at S$1,099.

All these rich features are encased within a sleek brushed-aluminum chassis in graphite silver or fire red, and supported by a 3-cell integrated Lithium Ion battery promising up to 5 hours of battery life.

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WD ships world’s first 5mm 2.5-inch hard drive to OEMs

Monday, April 29th, 2013

WD today announced it is now shipping to OEMs the world’s first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): S$119.

WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.

WD Blue ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drive. MSRP: s$119.

With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line strikes a fine balance between capacity, physical size and performance.

WD Blue UltraSlim

WD Blue UltraSlim

WD designed the new WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives to enable new levels of device portability.

The new drives are aimed to increase internal storage capacity while enabling it to fit into smaller device slots

In addition, the slimmer and more portable the device, the more vulnerable the hard drive is to user-induced stress.

To battle this, WD has designed key enablers to the 5 mm form factor:

  • Ultra-slim Form Factor – 5 mm height with compact connector offers system designers a greater degree of chassis design freedom. This ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive.
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New headset: Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78)

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

Sony Mobile unveils one-touch listening with the SBH20 (S$78). The new range of sleek, colourful stereo wireless headsets offer NFC functionality for one-touch pairing, HD Voice and dynamic sound.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

The Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 (S$78) comes in orange, turquoise, black, white or pink.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset made its global debut at CES 2013 as part of Sony Mobile’s Smart Wireless Music Portfolio.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 - only 12g.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 – only 12g.

Weighing only 12 grams, simply touch the back of any NFC-enabled smartphone on the front of the headset to pair and connect to music instantly.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 promises dynamic sound and superior listening experience.

Music is pumped with rich, full bass and clear treble.

With HD Voice support, even the caller on the other end of the line will experience the superior sound of Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

A rotatable clip at the back of the headset allows users to flexibly secure the headset.

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New USB Flash Drive: SanDisk Cruzer Force is durable, sleek & stylish

Friday, April 26th, 2013

The Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive will be available in Singapore starting 1 May 2013, at all large format retailers in Singapore at a suggested retail price of S$12 – S$35 for 8GB – 32GB capacity.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive comes in capacities of 8-32GB with SRP ofS$12 - S$35.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive comes in capacities of 8-32GB with SRP of S$12 – S$35.

The SanDisk Cruzer Force USB flash drive is designed with a stylish and durable metal casing, and comes with a 5-year warranty.

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Pricing & availability: Samsung digital Audio Visual 2013 lineup

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of digital AV products in Singapore.

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

Samsung Blu-ray Home Entertainment System HT-F9750W

All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

All are available now except the HT-F9750W/XS Blu-ray Home Entertainment System which will only be available in mid-June.

Product Models RRP
Blu-ray Players
BD-F5100/XS S$129
BD-F5500/XS S$159
BD-F6500/XS S$219
BD-F7500/XS S$349
Blu-ray Home Entertainment System
HT-F4500/XS S$299
HT-F5500K/XS S$499
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Pricing & availability: Samsung Smart TVs 2013 lineup

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Here are the prices and availability of Samsung’s 2013 lineup of Smart TVs in Singapore.

Samsung Series 8 F8500 LED TV

Samsung Series 8 F8500 LED TV

All prices are in Singapore dollars and already include 7% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

Series Inch   Size RRP Availability
F4000 28 SS$419 Now
32 SS$549 Now
F4500 32 S$599 Now
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New USB Flash Drive: SanDisk Cruzer Orbit with 360 deg swivel

Friday, April 19th, 2013

The Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive comes with a 360° metal swivel and ranges in capacity from 4GB (S$9) to 32GB (S$32).

The SanDisk Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive comes in capacities of 4-32GB with SRP of S$9 - S$32. The Cruzer Orbit is also available in 8GB (S$11) and 16GB (S$17).

The SanDisk Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive comes in capacities of 4-32GB with SRP of S$9 – S$32. The Cruzer Orbit is also available in 8GB (S$11) and 16GB (S$17).

Transferring files to the drive is easy: simply plug it into an available USB port and drag the desired files into the drive’s folder.

No additional software or drivers are required, so you can begin transferring and backing up your files immediately.

The Cruzer Orbit USB flash drive also offers online storage and backup.

This convenient and secure cloud storage service allows remote access to your online data anytime, anywhere from any web browser.

Launch of Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE in Singapore (SGD$998)

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Samsung has launched the GALAXY S4 with LTE in Singapore. The Android smartphone will be available from 27 April at S$998 in Black Mist and White Frost.

The S-View Cover(S$98) comes in many colours and has a window to display key information. The Flip Cover (S$68) comes in the same colours but without the window.

The S-View Cover(S$98) comes in many colours and has a window to display key information. The Flip Cover (S$68) comes in the same colours but without the window.

The Samsung GALAXY S4 was first unveiled in New York last month and brought to Singapore for a preview to the media two weeks ago.

Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE in Black Mist.

M1, SingTel, and StarHub, as well as the Samsung Experience Stores had begun accepting registration of interest from interested consumers yesterday.

Upon collection, consumers will receive a GALAXY S4 With LTE Limited Edition Accessory Pack (worth S$160) consisting of a car charger, desktop dock and HDTV adapter, while stocks last.

Accessories for the GALAXY S4 With LTE at launch include the S-View Cover (S$98 in black and white) and Flip Cover (S$68 in black and white).

Key highlights of the Samsung GALAXY S4 With LTE are listed below.

Tech specs can be found here.

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TODAY: Gray GALAXY Express Android smartphone in Singapore

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

The Samsung GALAXY Express smartphone will be available in Gray from today at  S$598, without line contract. The Android phone first debuted in Singapore in white last Saturday.

Samsung GALAXY Express: S$598, in gray and white, now available in Singapore.

Samsung GALAXY Express: S$598, in gray and white, now available in Singapore.

The Saumsung GALAXY Express is a feature-rich multimedia smartphone which promises great performance, connectivity, easy usability and superior battery life to enhance everyday experiences.

Key tech specs for the Samsung GALAXY smartphone are listed below.

TODAY: Glacier Silver 32GB HTC One phone debuts in Singapore

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

The 32GB Glacier Silver version of the HTC One is now available in Singapore from today at S$968 at all three mobile operators. The 64GB Glacier Silver (S$1,068) and the Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) versions will be available from May onwards.

HTC One Android smartphone. RRP for Glacier White with 32GB: S$968.

HTC One Android smartphone. RRP for Glacier White with 32GB: S$968.

HTC One is the new flagship smartphone for the Taiwanese phone maker and boasts features such as HTC BlinkFeed, Zoe, BoomSound and Sense TV.

The Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) version of the HTC One will be available from May onwards.

The Stealth Black (32 & 64GB) version of the HTC One will be available from May onwards.

The Android Jelly Bean smarpthone comes in 32GB and 64GB versions and has a 4.7-inch 1080p (468 ppi) Full HD touch screen made of Corning Gorilla Glass 2, as well as a 4-megapixel Ultrapixel rear camera with f/2 aperture and 28mm lens.

Measuring 137.4 x 68.2 x 9 mm and weighing 130g, the HTC One comes with an embedded rechargeable 2300 mAh battery.

It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz, Quad-core processor, and is NFC and 4G LTE capable.

Tech specs for the HTC One are listed below.

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