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Monday, May 11th, 2015
If you’re a small growing business looking for an easy-to-use and affordable NAS storage solution that keeps your data secure and always available, this Seagate NAS 4-bay 20TB (S$1,899) could well be your answer.
Seagate NAS 4-Bay 20TB.
The NAS 4-bay 20TB is one of many configurations (see sidebar below) that Seagate introduced as part of its Network Attached Storage (NAS) product line refresh that saw the replacement of its previous Business Storage series with the NAS and NAS Pro lines of product.
In the box: Seagate NAS, power supply cable, Ethernet cable, Quick Start Guide.
With pre-installed hard disk drives (HDD) and pre-configured RAID disks, as well as its latest operating system – NAS 0S 4 – Seagate offers storage simplicity for SOHOs (Small Office Home Office) and small businesses with ease of use and private cloud access over the Internet.
The ease of use and set-up is particularly attractive to small companies without dedicated IT resources, while the cloud access is especially useful for organisations with mobile workers requiring secure remote access to vital documents, data and resources from the field.
Connection is easy: Simply connect the Ethernet cable to the NAS and the router. Then connect the power cable to the NAS and the outlet and you’re ready to go. You can connect a second Ethernet cable for redundancy or performance.
The easy-to-navigate HTML user-interface is driven by the new LINUX-based NAS OS 4, which now comes with a redesigned Device Manager, enabling users to manage preferences and configure settings from a single location.
It includes useful features such as App Manager and Seagate Sdrive for remote access – some of the most demanded features of NAS users in general.
I found the NAS device management effortless from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone.
I was also impressed by how silent the internal fan of the NAS was – you can just leave the NAS on and hardly notice any noise.
My take:
“Seagate’s NAS 4-bay 20TB offers an excellent affordable and reliable network attached storage solution for home and small business businesses with up to 25 employees – with easy set-up and usage, as well as cloud access from anywhere with an Internet connection, from mobile devices including tablets and smartphones.”
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Tags:2-Bay, 4-Bay, 6-Bay, hard disks, HDD, LaCie, NAS, NAS Pro, network, reviews, Seagate, storage
Posted in Accessories, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Linux, Opinion, Prices, Review, Seagate, Security, Specifications, storage drive | No Comments »
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Eight new models from four series of Samsung’s MultiXpress multi-function printers equipped with Smart UX Centre – powered by Android – are now available in Singapore for businesses. Available at authorised Samsung business solutions partners.
Samsung’s Android printers are designed to be more independent, intuitive and can be used in all business environments for cost-effectiveness and increased productivity. Printers not shown to scale. Left: M4580FX Monochrome MFP; Right: K4350LX Monochrome MFP.
In line with Samsung’s focus to develop printer solutions that fit seamlessly into the IT and Smart office ecosystem, the new Android-based multi-function printers (MFPs) operate independently without a PC while offering application scalability and a user friendly interface.
Samsung K4350LX A3 Monochrome MFP.
The new Smart MultiXpress MFPs each feature a 10.1-inch full touchscreen panel that enables users to search and print from web browsers, emails, maps, images and other types of content – without the need to connect to a PC or server.
The touchscreen also offers the ability to preview documents, as well as editing and annotating capabilities.
The Smart MultiXpress series MFPs comprise eight new models from four different printer categories, including:
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Tags:A3, A4, Android, Business IT, K4350, M4580FX, M5370LX, MFC, multi-function, printers, Samsung, Singapore, X4300
Posted in Android, Announce, Availability, Brochures, Business IT, Enterprise IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Laserjet, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Printers, printers, Samsung, Specifications | No Comments »
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
Pioneer’s existing AVH-X8650BT and new AVH-X8750BT in-dash car multimedia receivers can now access Apple CarPlay in Singapore.
Pioneer introduces Apple CarPlay in Singapore with the two aftermarket in-dash car multimedia receivers.
Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre has announced the availability of Apple CarPlay in Singapore.
“Pioneer’s years of expertise integrating smartphone connectivity into the automotive environment has provided us the opportunity to be among the first to offer Apple CarPlay to drivers,” said Isao Nomura, Deputy General Manager for Business Planning and Marketing Division of Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.
Accessible in Singapore on two of their aftermarket in-dash car multimedia receivers, the existing AVH-X8650BT and the newly-released AVH-X8750BT, consumers can now enjoy a smarter, safer and more fun way to use their iPhones in the car.
Apple CarPlay uses Siri voice control to enable iPhone users to safely enjoy selected apps on large, in-dash Pioneer LCD displays, while staying focused on the road.
With Apple CarPlay, consumers with the latest version of iOS on their iPhone 5 or later, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can use Siri to make and receive calls, compose and respond to text messages, use Apple Maps for navigation and listen to their music and podcasts.
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Tags:Apple, AV, CarPlay, cars, entertainment, iOS, iPhone, multimedia, music, navigation, Pioneer, receivers, Singapore, Siri
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
LG Electronics has globally unveiled its latest flagship smartphone – the LG G4. The 5.5-inch (2560 x 1440, 538ppi) smartphone ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
Available end-May in Singapore from M1, Singtel, StarHub and LG Mobile retailers.
Update (13 May, 2015):
Promotion with M1 and StarHub (while stocks last): Customers who register their purchase interest (15-24 May) with M1 and StarHub (Singtel not included) will get a free 64GB MicroSD card and for purchases of the LG G4 in leather, a free genuine leather Quick Circle Cover.
This is in addition to the free extra battery and charger cradle for purchases from all three telcos.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red). Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The regional launch for the LG G4 was held in the ArtScience Museum in Singapore.
Price & ordering
The leather version of the LG G4 is priced at S$998 in Singapore while the metallic version is priced at S$928.
Customers will receive an additional LG G4 battery and battery charger worth S$126 when they purchase an LG G4, while stocks last.
Consumers can register their interest at the websites of the respective telecommunication companies from 15 May 2015 to 24 May 2015.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red).
Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The G4 has a 16-megapixel rear camera with F1.8 aperture and OIS 2.0 – which now incorporates three-axis optical image stabilisation to reduce blur.
The camera also added Manual Mode for photography, allowing users to directly control focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation and white balance.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, flagship, G4, launch, LG, Lollipop, Singapore, smartphones
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Monday, April 27th, 2015
The latest flagship model in the HTC One family debuts in Singapore on 2 May, 2015 and is available from M1, Singtel and StarHub for S$1,008. Tech specs below.
The HTC One M9 will be available in dual-tone silver and rose gold, and single-tone gunmetal grey in Singapore (S$1,008) from 2 May 2015 at M1, Singtel, and StarHub. A single-tone gold and dual-tone gold and pink version may be available later.
The HTC One M9 ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with HTC Sense 7 and is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
HTC One M9 in single-tone gunmetal grey, with dual front-facing speakers and new 5.1 channel Dolby Surround sound simulation.
Measuring 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61mm and weighing 157g, the M9 is powered by a 2840mAh battery and has a 5-inch display with Full HD 1080p.
The M9 uses Nano SIM and comes with NFC and micro-USB port.
It has a 20-megapixel rear camera with sapphire lens cover and front camera with f/2.0 lens capable of 1080p video recording.
The main camera is capable of shooting 4K video.
The HTC One M9 was first unveiled in March during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, flagship, HTC, HTC One, Lollipop, M9, Singapore, smartphones
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Sunday, April 19th, 2015
Singapore tech retail chain Challenger introduces two new retail concepts – “Game On!” and “Go Android!” – to revitalise its flagship megastore in Funan.
From Acer, Asus, Fitbit, HTC, Lenovo, Huawei, Samsung to ZTE, “Go Android!” showcases a comprehensive selection of Android devices in an Android-branded space spanning a 1,100 square feet.
In response to the emerging demand for products in the Android and Gaming categories, Challenger has revamped more than 4,000 square feet of its cookie-cutter retail space in Funan.
Record sales of Android devices inspired the first ‘Go Android’ in town
Having noted record sales of Android devices in recent years, Challenger is bringing all the big names together to provide a one-stop solution to users of Android devices.
“To encourage retail growth, we need to raise the bar in the retail industry and Challenger believes in the importance of updating retail experience to suit the needs and demands of shoppers. More importantly, the two retail concepts are formulated because of our desire to provide shoppers with a seamless one-stop destination where they can explore and learn about the products before a purchase,” said Loo Pei Fen, Head of Marketing for Challenger Technologies.
Shoppers can see, touch, feel and experience the possibilities of all the latest and coolest Android devices.
With Android wearables, smartphones, tablets to TV, featured alongside complementary accessories such as headphones and smartphone cases, shoppers can experience the complete suite of Android products in an interactive environment.
To give greater assurance to increasing Android users, Challenger is also launching the Accidental Protection Damage plan.
More than half-a-million existing ValueClub members are automatically entitled to a 1-time repair claim for their Android and Windows smartphones purchased at Challenger (* Terms and conditions apply).
Spanning over more than 3,000 square feet, “Game On!” is the place for both casual and enthusiastic gamers looking to experience a little more reality when shopping for gaming solutions.
Leading the way with the game-changing ‘Game On!’
Challenger has its eyes on the niche but growing segment of Gaming with its immersive shopping concept for gamers – ‘Game On!’
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Tags:Android, Challenger, Funan, games, gaming, shopping, Singapore
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Thursday, April 16th, 2015
The affordable Lumia 640 (S$299) and Lumia 640 XL (S$429) will hit the shelves in Singapore this Saturday, 18 April.
The Lumia 640 will be available in glossy cyan, orange, white and matte black, and the Lumia 640 XL will be available in matte cyan, orange, black, and white.
First unveiled during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona in March, the 5-inch Lumia 640 and 5.7-inch Lumia 640 XL ships with Windows Phone 8.1 and will eventually be upgradeable to Windows 10 when the new OS from Microsoft is ready later this year.
“People are looking for a device which brings them more flexibility to switch easily between work and play, without breaking the bank. With the long lasting battery and full range of Microsoft experiences – including Office and OneDrive – the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are the perfect enablers of productivity for consumers,” said Bruce Howe, General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices Sales for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
Both models offer integrated Microsoft Office experiences, OneDrive storage and fast 4G connectivity.
From now to 30 June, the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will also come with a one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, which includes the latest Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote) on the Lumia as well as on one PC or Mac and one tablet.
With the Office 365 Personal installed, users will receive an additional 1TB of OneDrive storage, and 60 Skype world minutes.
To redeem the offer, users will need to download the Office 365 gift app from the Windows Phone Store by 30 June and activate it by 14 August 2015.
The main tech specs for the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are summarised below.
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Tags:Lumia, Microsoft, Nokia, Office, OneDrive, Skype, smartphones, Windows
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
ASUS boasts that the ZenFone 2 is “the world’s first 4GB RAM smartphone running on a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with ultra-fast 4G/LTE and fast-charge 3,000mAh battery for powerful all-round performance”.
Prices range from S$249 to S$499. Pre-order now with collection on 18 April.
Update (18 April, 2015):
The 2GB versions of the ZenFone 2 are now available in Singapore, the first country in Southeast Asia to start selling it.
The 4GB RAM versions (with 32GB and 64GB memory) will be available in Singapore from 16 May.
The 32GB model will be available at all ASUS authorised retailers, ASUS brand stores, ASUS online store, M1 and StarHub shops; while the 64GB model will be available at Singtel.
The ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL, ZE550ML) models sport a matte finishing, available in Black, White and Red, while the ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) encompasses a stunning aluminium hairline metallic finishing available in Black, Gold, Red and Silver.
Singapore is the first country in Southeast Asia to launch the new ASUS flagship smartphone.
ZenFone 2 accessories
- View Flip Cover: S$34.90
- View Flip Deluxe: S$39.90
- ZenPower: S$29.90
- ZenEar: S$11.90
- ZenFlash: S$24.90
- LolliFlash: S$14.90
With an all-new ergonomically-curved design and a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, the ZenFone 2 comes with a 13MP/5MP PixelMaster camera.
The ZenFone 2 premieres many evolved features, including a new version of ASUS ZenUI – which boasts the world’s first fully-customisable interface – and Trend Micro security software for safer web browsing.
Prices for the various models are tabulated below.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, Asus, availability, launch, Lollipop, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, ZenFone, ZenFone 2
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Friday, April 10th, 2015
Lenovo has launched a new community campaign – #LightAndSeek – weaving technology and creativity to ignite the Singapore landscape. 10 local artists will use the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro to create and project artworks around Arab Street.
#LightAndSeek – happening on Friday, 17 April, 2015 in the Arab Street area in Singapore. Click to view enlarged map of the locality.
For one night only on April 17 this year, Singapore will come alive with an art exhibition that will change the way we see the local art landscape.
The event will bring together ten of Singapore’s rising artists to create a series of artworks that will come to life across ten locations spaces around Arab Street and be projected by the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro.
As the facilitator to all these voices and visuals, Lenovo aims to engage the growing local art community at large and give true local DO-ers a chance to project themselves like never before, and for the public to immerse themselves with art through a truly memorable experience.
A new way to watch and hear – Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro
Throughout the course of this one-night-only event, the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro will be used to showcase creative pieces by the local artists – allowing the blend of a canvas and space through an interactive medium.
The artists will be creating and projecting their artworks using the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro.
Promoting interactivity and versatility like never before, the tablet comes enabled with the new Pico projector that projects a 16:9 high resolution image onto any surface for an instant 50-inch theatre experience.
Featuring a 13.3-inch QHD (2560×1440) IPS display for life-like images, the multimode also comes equipped with up to 15 hours of battery.
Slimmer than your average magazine at just 3.7mm thin and 950 grams, the Platinum-colored tablet also comes enabled with an 8 watt sound system that enables impromptu displays and performances anytime and anywhere.
#LightAndseek ‘Snap N Win’ Contest
In conjunction with the #LightAndSeek event, a ‘Snap N Win’ contest will also be held throughout the day of April 17, and will be open to the public till midnight.
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Tags:Android, art, artists, contest, events, Lenovo, projectors, Singapore #LightAndSeek, tablets, Yoga
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Monday, April 6th, 2015
Intel Corporation has announced the availability of its 5th generation Intel Core vPro processor family in the Asia Pacific. The company also showcased a slew of gadgets using its wireless technology.
New clamshell and Ultrabook 2-in-1s, designed and built for business, boast improved performance, battery life and productivity benefits.
Intel wireless technology offers consumers freedom from wires in devices that include Intel Pro Wireless Display and optional Intel Wireless Docking capabilities.
Intel Core vPro processor-based devices promise built-in security and manageability capabilities that help protect data and enable remote IT access.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:Actiontec, Asia Pacific, DELL, Elite, Fujitsu, Helix, HP, Intel, Latitude, Lenovo, Lifebook, Panasonic, Protege, Singapore, ThinkPad, Toshiba, Toughpad, WiDi, wireless
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