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Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
The Samsung GALAXY S II LTE is now available at SingTel (S$298).
Samsung GALAXY S II LTE is now available at SingTel (S$298)
SingTel officially launched its 4G services for smartphones in Singapore yesterday. From today, customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan can enjoy the 4G service.
The Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298) is one of three handsets available at launch. The other two 4G smartphones are the HTC One XL (S$318) and the LG Optimus LTE (S$198).
The specifications of the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Monday, June 4th, 2012
SingTel officially launches Singapore’s first 4G service for smartphones and reins in data usage by reducing 12GB data limit.
Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore briefing on the launch of the 4G services for smartphones.
SingTel is also introducing new Flexi and iFlexi plans with reduced data bundles from 1 July 2012.
SingTel had launched its LTE BroadBand on Mobile (BBoM) service for laptops via USB dongle in
December last year.
From tomorrow (5 June 2012), customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan will be able to enjoy the 4G service.
Three handsets will be available at launch: HTC One XL, LG Optimus LTE and Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE.
4G LTE network
SingTel’s 4G service will provide mobile Internet access that is up to five times faster than existing 3G-based smartphone services, with one-fifth of the network latency.
“We need to break away from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach, which is not sustainable in the long term. Today, 64 per cent of mobile data on our network is consumed by 10 per cent of our subscribers. This prevents the remaining 90 per cent from enjoying the full benefits of the network. With our tiered pricing model, subscribers will pay for what they use, and this ultimately allows us to keep prices for our plans the same over time despite rising network costs,” explained Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s CEO Consumer Singapore.Users can enjoy theoretical download speeds of up to 75Mbps and typical download speeds between 3.4Mbps and 12Mbps.
SingTel will also introduce its Priority Pass traffic priority feature for the 4G service next year.
This will provide subscribers with priority for their data traffic when the network is loaded, thus ensuring smoother streaming and downloads.
Islandwide rollout of SingTel’s 4G network is expected to be completed in early 2013.
In areas where 4G has not yet been deployed, users will fallback to 3G connectivity with download speeds of up to 42Mbps.
Check the coverage diagrams at the end of this post to see when you will be enjoy LTE coverage.
Data bundle cutback
Data bundles for most of SingTel’s Flexi plans have been reduced drastically from 12GB to a range of 2GB to 12GB, although the number of bundled SMS has been increased.
“At the same time, heavy users will benefit from the significantly reduced excess usage rates. Data traffic on our mobile networks has been growing at 62 percent each year since 2010 due to the tremendous growth of smartphones, tablets and mobile content. By encouraging fair usage of the network, we will be able to deliver consistently high-quality services for our customers,” Yuen said.Charges for data usage beyond bundled allowances have been revised to $5.35 per gigabyte from 1 July to 31 December 2013, and subsequently to $10.70/GB from 1 January 2013.
Approximately 10 per cent of SingTel’s subscribers who are heavy SMS users will save from the new improved SMS bundles.
The plans will be available to all new and re-contracting customers from 1 July 2012, and will replace existing 3G Flexi and iFlexi plans.
So if you don’t want to relinquish the existing 12GB data bundle, you can let the existing contract run in perpetuity – but you’ll have to forego the handset subsidies that come with re-contracting.
Mr Yuen noted that based on current usage patterns, 90 per cent of subscribers should not incur higher charges, as their data consumption does not exceed the new bundles.
Read about StarHub’s response to SingTel’s launch below.
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Tags:4G, broadband, HTC, Internet, launch, LG, LTE, mobile, network, Samsung, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone, StarHub, Yuen Kuan Moon
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Monday, June 4th, 2012
The 4G LTE smartphone from LG will be launched in Singapore on 7 June 2011. With an RRP of S$898 (without line), those interested can purchase it from SingTel at S$198, to start enjoying 4G speeds.
LG Optimus True HD LTE will be available from 7 June at S$898 (without line) and S$298 with a SingTel contract.
SingTel officially is launching its 4G services for smartphones in Singapore today.
LG’s LTE pedigree
According to a 2011 report by Jefferies & Company, LG was listed as the global leader in LTE patents with ownership of 23 percent of approximately 1,400 LTE patents filed worldwide, with a financial value of almost USD 8 billion.
LG demonstrated the world’s first LTE technology in 2007 and developed the world’s first LTE modem chipset in 2008.
LG introduced the world’s fastest LTE technology in 2010 and conducted the world’s first video phone call on a LTE network in 2011.
LG’s first LTE smartphone, Revolution, was launched in the US in early 2011.
From tomorrow, customers who purchase a 4G-enabled handset with a SingTel Flexi and iFlexi plan can begin enjoying the 4G service.
The LG Optimus True HD LTE (S$198) is one of three handsets available at launch. The other two 4G smartphones are the HTC One XL (S$318) and the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298).
The LG Optimus True HD LTE has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS platform, which is upgradeable to the Android 2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS platform.
The 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 (16:9 ration) True HD IPS display gives users sharp and crisp images with 2.76 million (1280 x 720 x 3 RGB) sub-pixels.
“Singapore’s 4G LTE mobile networks are taking shape, making the arrival of the LG Optimus True HD LTE in Singapore timely,” said Mr. Scott Jung, Managing Director of LG Electronics Singapore.Content on the smartphone can also be shared through HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance).
Each purchase of the LG Optimus True HD LTE will come with an Audio Technica headset worth S$168, while stocks last.
The phone has a 1830mAH battery. The specifications of the LG Optimus True HD LTE can be viewed or downloaded below.
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Tags:4G, HD, LG, LTE, Optimus, SingTel, smartphone
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
TomTom will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3 Concourse, Booth 304; and Level 4, Booth A2022.
Click on picture to view/download TomTom's PC Show 2012 brochures.
With the purchase of any TomTom GPS at the PC Show, customers will, for the first time ever, receive Lifetime Maps of South East Asia.
With road networks changing on average 15% a year, the map update service ensures that TomTom drivers enjoy a lifetime of free map updates – with four new maps of South East Asia released each year.
This means drivers will receive lifetime updates for the maps of: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Hong Kong & Macau, all 7 of which come pre-loaded on TomTom devices.
Click to enlarge to see TomTom is located at the PC Show 2012.
TomTom is also offering S$50 off the VIA 220 (S$149) & VIA 280 (S$229) as well as GO 2050 (S$349) & GO2050 World (S$429). The VIA 260 (S$149) will be discounted by S$40. Prices in brackets are AFTER discounts.
Here’s the brochure for TomTom’s PC Show 2012 promotions for in-car location and navigation products and services.
Tags:car, GPS, IT exhibition, navigation, PC Show, PC Show 2012, PND, promotions, Singapore, Suntec, TomTom
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Brother has launched its fastest addition to its line of label printers. The QL-700 (S$238) prints 93 labels per minute.
Brother QL-700 label printer (S$238) comes with 1-year carry-in warranty.
The QL-700 is suitable for both small and large jobs. A range of pre-designed labels and banners are available in the Label Collection feature, ensuring commonly used professional labels are printed quickly and safely.
“It is ideally suited for office and home use, as well as vertical markets including medical, retailing, logistics and shipping. Users can produce labels such as address or shipping labels quickly, easily and professionally,” said Mr Nigel Lee, Country Manager, Brother International Singapore Pte Ltd.With the use of a continuous roll or die-cut of tape, users can print labels to size from 12mm to 62mm in width.
Also included is the P-touch Editor version 5 software, allowing users to customise their prints. The software also has the ability to print barcodes, graphics, and company logos.
It also prints Chinese, Japanese, Korean characters and any other foreign languages and can connect to databases to print name lists, product list and mailing address.
It is compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and users can utilise the Add-in Feature to print directly within these applications, without the need to open P-touch Editor software.
With ‘Plug and Print’, users simply connect a USB cable to start labelling immediately. There are no virus concerns and the QL-700 can be easily shared with others.
The Brother QL-700 can be purchased through Brother International Singapore’s authorised resellers and superstores and are supported by the Brother Customer Service Centre, located at the ground level of Gateway East at Beach Road.
It is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 9am to 9pm, and on Saturdays, from 9am to 3pm, closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.
The QL-700 uses direct thermal printing, eliminating the need to replace toner or ink cartridges.
Consumables are available in both a wide range of die-cut options as well as continuous length paper or film tape.
Brother label printer consumables are supplied on a spool, which is ready to slot into the QL-700, ensuring easy and correct installation.
The automatic detection technology instantly recognises the label size and adjusts instantly. This not only ensures all labels are aligned correctly but also prevents the wastage of labels.
Tags:Brother, label, launch, printer, QL-700, Singapore
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Sony Mobile has unveiled two new stylish, durable and water resistant Android smartphones. Both smartphones will be available globally in Q3 2012.
Dust & Water-resistant Xperia go and Xperia acro S from Sony Mobile
The Xperia go and Xperia acro S are built with extra durability and water resistance.
Xperia go & acro S
This is consistent with the trend of making electronic gadgets waterproof to enable an adventurous lifestyle.
Both smartphones have scratch resistant mineral glass displays for protection against dust and water immersion.
The Xperia go has a 3.5-inch display, 5-megapixel camera and 1,265mAH battery.
It will be launched on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Xperia acro S has a large 4.3-inch display, huge 12.1-megapixel camera and 1,840mAH battery.
It will be launched directly on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The press release and specs for both smartphones can be viewed/downloaded below.
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Tags:acro S, Android, GO, Ice Cream Sandwich, smartphones, Sony, water, Xperia
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
LG’s new Optimus Max boasts both glasses-free 3D features and smartphone performance. The smartphone is available at all StarHub and M1 stores at S$698.
LG Optimus Max, available from M1 and StarHub (S$698)
Following last year’s 3D smartphone, LG Electronics Singapore has introduced the Optimus Max, which is only 9.6 mm thin and weighs 148 grams.
The smartphone ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread but will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Its 3G network speed has been improved to HSPA+ 21Mbps.
Automatic setting changes create predefined tags that are customized to certain modes such as car-mode, office-mode or sleep-mode.
Depending on location, the predefined tags will automatically adjust various phone settings including Wi-Fi, bluetooth, GPS and sound volume.
Other features include:
- HD Converter to offer HD quality on a TV connected through MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), when transforming Open GL-based 2D games and applications to 3D and viewing Google Earth.
- Range Finder which calculates the distance between the camera and the subject as well as the dimensions of an object through triangulation.
- Out-focusing Shot which enhances camera quality beyond that of other smartphones through image processing using depth information.
- Icon Customizer which allows the creation of personalized icons. Images can be selected from the gallery and can be used as icons or shortcuts for a personalized look.
- Users can convert Google Earth, Google Maps and other road views into 3D using the enhanced 3D Converter.
- 3D photos and videos captured by the Optimus Max can also be viewed in a single-screen mode in 2D, using the 3D Hot Key mounted on the side of the phone to easily toggle between 2D and 3D.
The main specifications are listed below.
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Tags:3D, Android, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, LG, M1, Optimus Max, smartphone, StarHub
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
HTC is the first handset maker to unveil a 4G LTE smartphone for the impending launch of the 4G LTE network in Singapore. The HTC One XL will be available in early June 2012 at an RRP of S$998 (without line).
Update (4 June 2012):
The HTC One XL (S$318) is one of three handsets available at the launch of SingTel’s 4G service on 4 June. The other two 4G smartphones are the LG Optimus True HD LTE (S$198) and the Samsung GALAXY S II LTE (S$298).
The original HTC One X was first launched on 30 March this year and hit the shelves in Singapore on 2 April.
SingTel is expected to officially launch its 4G LTE service in Singapore in June 2012. The HTC One XL offers to combine the superb camera and audio qualities of HTC’s premium One series with the blazing speeds of next generation 4G LTE networks.
The HTC One XL is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and a 1,800 mAh embedded battery, alongside software enhancements that promises improved battery performance by 50 percent.
The HTC One XL comes with Android 4.0 (ICS) and HTC Sense 4, the maker’s user interface.
The HTC One XL will be available in Polar White and Glamour Grey.
The main technical specs for the HTC One XL is listed below.
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Tags:4G, HTC, HTC One XL, LTE, Singapore, SingTel, smartphone
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
The Sony Xperia P (S$688), Xperia U (S$488), and the Xperia sola(S$588) are now available in Singapore. All prices do not include contract.
From left: Sony Xperia P, Xperia U, and the Xperia sola.
First showcased in Singapore in back in March, these three Xperia smartphones from the NXT series come with Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but is upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
Xperia users get free 50GB storage for life before the end of December 2012. Simply download the Box app from the Google Play store on the Xperia smartphone to enjoy the free 50GB storage.
- Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness with Sony’s “WhiteMagic” display technology.
- Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design that is easily personalisable.
- Xperia sola allows easy access to apps and quick launch of actions with NFC and Xperia SmartTags.
The Xperia P is available in silver or black, while the Xperia U and Xperia sola are available in black or white.
Click here for the key features of each model.
Tags:Singapore, smartphones, sola, Sony, Xperia
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
Leica showcased its slew of new products in an intimate session on the 32nd storey of Orchard Mandarin Hotel in Singapore.
This is part of Leica’s series of Das Wesentliche events in its main markets, after the inaugural event in Berlin last week. Prices in SGD below includes 7% GST.
Leica M Monochrom with the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens, Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès«, and the Leica X2.
“Das Wesentliche” means “The Essentials” in German.
It reflects Leica’s intent to focus on just the essentials in the design of their slew new products – to the point of being minimalistic.
The new products are:
- Leica M Monochrom
- Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
- Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès«
- Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas
- Leica X2
- Leica V-Lux 40
- Leica S-Adapter H
The first Das Wesentliche event debuted in Berlin on 10 May.
The new products that were launched in Berlin are now being brought around the world to Leica’s main markets, including Tokyo and Singapore.
The Leica M Monochrom is an 18-megapixel full-frame digital rangefinder camera that shoots only in black-and-white.
It will be available in Singapore (S$12,260) in black chrome from August onwards.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH lens has also been launched.
Leica describes it as its most outstanding lens. It will be available in Singapore (S$10,900) from the end of July 2012, in black finish.
Two limited editions of the Leica M9-P have been introduced to commemorate the close relationship between Leica and renowned Parisian house Hermès.
The limited edition Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« is already available now (US$25,000) although only 300 will be available worldwide.
It comes in either single-lens or triple-lens kits. Both the camera body, lenses, camera bags and accessories have been specially designed by automotive designer Walter de’Silva.
Leica S-Adapter H for the S2
An even more exclusive Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas will be available (US$50,000) in June 2012. Only 100 sets will be available worldwide. Each set will come with three lenses.
The 16.2-megapixel (effective pixels) Leica X2 is a compact camera with a huge sensor. The APS-C format CMOS image sensor is as big, if not bigger than many DSLRs.
It is targeted towards semi-professional photographers and photography enthusiasts. It will be available in Singapore (S$2,980) from June 2012.
Leica V-Lux 40 with 20x optical zoom
Another new compact camera is the 14.1-megapixel (effective pixels) Leica V-Lux 40, with a 20x optical zoom from 24 to 480 mm (35mm equivalent).
It will be available in Singapore (S$990) from June 2012 onwards.
Finally, the new Leica S-Adapter H enables the use of Hasselblad H lenses on the Leica S2.
It is now available (S$2,725) in Singapore.
Tags:adapters, Das Wesentliche, Hermes, launch, Leica, lens, rangefinders, Singapore, Summicron
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