Archive for the ‘Specifications’ Category

New Android smartphones: Sony Xperia miro and tipo

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

Sony Mobile has unveiled two new Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) smartphones that are designed to be stylish, fun and easy to use. One of them has a dual-SIM version available (Xperia tipodual).

Both smartphones will be launched globally in calendar Q3 2012.

Update (6 September, 2012):

The Xperia tipodual is now available in Singapore for S$268 from M1 and Sony stores.

Sony Mobile Xperia miro and Xperia tipo

Sony Mobile Xperia miro and Xperia tipo

The Xperia miro has a 3.5-inch display, 5-megapixel camera and 1,500mAH battery.

Sony Xperia tipo & miro

Sony Xperia tipo & miro

It provides deep Facebook integration and Sony’s xLOUD audio technology in a slim and stylish design.

The Xperia tipo has a 3.2-inch display, 3.2-megapixel camera and 1,500mAH battery.

It comes in both single and dual-SIM versions – no more hunting for dual-SIM adaptors that might not be compatible with your single-SIM phone.

You can have two separate lines, one personal and one work-related, on the same phone.

In some countries, different networks charge different rates for voice and data, local and overseas.

With the Xperia tipodual, users can switch – at one touch – to the cheaper network for whichever mode they are using.

The press release and specs can be viewed/downloaded below.

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New Android smartphones: HTC Desire V and Desire C

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) are the successors to the HTC Desire. Both Android 4.0 smartphones will feature Beats Audio technology and hit the shelves in Singapore from this Saturday, 16 June.

The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) will be available on 16 June 2012.

The HTC Desire V (S$498) and Desire C (S$338) will be available on 16 June 2012.

The HTC Desire V is available in Polar White and Stealth Black.

HTC Desire V

The new HTC Desire V and Desire C are also among the first entry-level smartphones to offer Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Both phones come with two years of free 25GB Dropbox space.

Beats Audio technology is integrated into the software and hardware of the phones to provide a powerful, yet rich studio-quality sound experience – whether the user is listening to music or playing a game.

The HTC Desire V has a 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera with WVGA video recording, and a 1650mAh battery.

It runs on a 1GHz CPU; and is available in Polar White and Stealth Black.

The HTC Desire C is available in Flamenco Red, Polar White and Stealth Black.

HTC Desire C

The HTC Desire V supports dual SIM cards so you can keep two active numbers in the same phone – there is no longer any need to carry two phones.

The HTC Desire C has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480) display, a 5-megapixel camera with VGA video recording, and a 1,230mAh battery.

It runs on a 600MHz CPU; and is available in Flamenco Red, Polar White and Stealth Black.

I am particularly partial to the Flamenco Red skin for the HTC Desire C. Doesn’t it just evoke impressions of Darth Maul?

Below are the key specifications of the HTC Desire V and HTC Desire C.

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New Android smartphone: HTC One S

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

The HTC One S is the fourth and last smartphone in the HTC One series to be introduced in Singapore.

It will be available in Gradient Metal from this Saturday, 16 June, for S$948 (without line but including a Beats Solo Headset).

Update (19 July, 2012):

The HTC One S Regular Edition will be available at S$748 from this Saturday, 21 July. The HTC One S Regular Edition does not include the Beats Solo Headset.

The HTC One S Deluxe Edition, which includes the Beats Solo Headset is still available at S$948.

The HTC One S will be available in Gradient Metal.

The HTC One S will be available in Gradient Metal.

The HTC One S is the slimmest of the four phones in the HTC One series of Android phones. The others are the HTC One X, HTC One V, and HTC One XL.

HTC One S Android 4.0 smartphone

The HTC One S is launched with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; HTC Sense user interface; and runs on a 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU.

It has a 4.3-inch (540 x 960) screen, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, and a 1,650 mAh battery.

As with the other phones in the HTC One series, the phone excels in its camera and audio performance.

S$948: HTC One S bundled with a Beats Solo Headset

S$948: HTC One S bundled with a Beats Solo Headset

The camera has an f/2.0 aperture and 28mm wide angle lens, captures a shot in 0.7 seconds and in burst mode can shoot up to 60 continuous snapshots at one go.

Bundled with a Beats Solo Headset, HTC One S users enjoy a superb audio experience with Beats Audio Technology, which is integrated into the hardware and software of the smartphone.

Other notable features include an internal storage of 16GB with 2 years’ worth of free 25GB Dropbox storage; and the ability to playback the smartphone’s content on a large screen, via an optional HTC Media Link HD accessory.

Below are the key specifications of the HTC One S at a glance.

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New laser printer: Canon imageCLASS LBP6680x

Monday, June 11th, 2012

Canon has launched the imageCLASS LBP6680x, a compact monochrome laser printer for Small Office/Home Offices (SOHOs) and Small and Medium-Sized businesses (SMBs).

Available in July for S$799.

Canon imageCLASS LBP6680x - available in July for S$799.

Canon imageCLASS LBP6680x - available in July for S$799.

The Canon  imageCLASS LBP6680x offers the following advanced printing capabilities.

  • Cost-accounting and server-based secure printing via Canon uniFLOW
  • Server-less solutions for Home Offices and SMBs
  • Reliable, Productive and High-Quality Printing
  • Cost- and Energy-Efficiency
  • Ease of Use and Maintenance

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PC Show 2012 promotions: Newstead/Nubox

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Newstead and Nubox will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at the Level 3 Concourse.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Newstead.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Newstead.

Here are seven brochures for Newstead’s PC Show 2012 promotions from Nubox, and bargains/deals offered by Newstead for computers from major computer makers Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and Toshiba.

PC Show 2012 promotions: Brother

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Brother will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 402, Booth A2027.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Brother.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Brother.

Here’s the brochure for Borther’s PC Show 2012 promotions for printers adn labellers.

PC Show 2012 promotions: Epson

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Epson will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Booth A2015.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Epson.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Epson.

Here are six brochures for Epson’s PC Show 2012 promotions for printers, scanners and projectors.

New DSLR: Canon EOS 650D

Friday, June 8th, 2012

Canon has unveiled the EOS 650D, its entry-level DSLR that will replace the current EOS 600D. The 18-megapixel shooter will be available at the end of June (prices within).

Update (13 June, 2012):

Instead of end-June, the EOS 650D Body and Kit 1 will be available from tomorrow. The new EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens will also be available from tomorrow at S$299.

Canon EOS 650D has 18 megapixels and a touch screen monitor.

Canon EOS 650D has 18 megapixels and a touch screen monitor.

Canon boasts that the EOS 650D is the world’s first DSLR with a touch screen monitor.

The EOS 650D features a continuous AF (autofocus) Servo and the powerful DICIG 5 imaging processor.

Price & Availability of the Canon EOS 650D

Body only

  • S$1,149
  • end-June
  • 14 June
Kit 1 (EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens)

  • S$1,299
  • end-June
  • 14 June
Kit II (with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)

  • S$1,699
  • mid-July

Other enhancements include a wider ISO range from ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600), Multi Shot Noise Control, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, 9 cross-type AF points within 31 AF zones, and a Hybrid CMOS AF System.

I tried out the camera during the launch event at Klapsons The Boutique Hotel in Singapore.

It’s a nifty shooter for the amateur photographer looking to take his/her photography to the next level.

The EOS 650D can shoot continuously at 5 frames per second.

The continuous AF Servo was smooth and noiseless – a boon for those who zoom in and out while shooting video and don’t want the noise to be recorded.
“We are confident that the EOS 650D will be a compelling choice for amateurs looking to bring their photography to the next level,” said Andrew Koh, Senior Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore.
What’s more, the autofocus continues working when zooming in and out, rather than stay on the original focus distance at the commencement of video recording.

Along with the EOS 650D, Canon also introduced two new lenses, the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and the EF40mm f/2.8mm STM, featuring a stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocusing.

Pricing & availability for these two lenses will be announced later.

PC Show 2012 promotions: Microsoft

Friday, June 8th, 2012

Toshiba will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 6, Hall 602, Booth B2031.

Microsoft's PC Show 2012 promotions for Xbox 360, Office software and computer accessories.

Microsoft's PC Show 2012 promotions for Xbox 360, Office software and computer accessories.

Here are two brochures for Microsoft’s PC Show 2012 promotions for Xbox 360, Office software and computer accessories.

PC Show 2012 promotions: Toshiba

Friday, June 8th, 2012

Toshiba will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 4, Hall 402, Booth A2006.

Toshiba's PC Show 2012 promotions for computers in all form factors.

Toshiba's PC Show 2012 promotions for computers in all form factors.

Here are four brochures for Toshiba’s PC Show 2012 promotions for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets, all-in-one desktop computers and tablets.