Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category

New Arrival: Epson WorkForce ES-C380W and ES-C320W Scanners

Friday, February 16th, 2024

Epson today launched the WorkForce ES-C380W and ES-C320W A4 document scanners. Both are available for sale in Singapore.

The new Epson WorkForece ES-C380W(left) and ES-C320W A4 document scanners.

The new Epson WorkForece ES-C380W (left) and ES-C320W A4 document scanners.

The Epson Workforce ES-C380W and ES-C320W targets hybrid workers from compact home offices to bustling corporate spaces, and are designed to empower productivity, enhance collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse work settings.

The ES-C380W and ES-C320W are the successors of the DS-360W.

Compared to its predecessor, these new models are able to scan more types of media and feature duplex scanning at speeds up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm.

More details below from the press release.

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Travel Tech: Shennong Street in Tainan

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

Southern Taiwan: Our favourite night street in Tainan – Shennong Street (神农街).

Took this street photo using the Leica SL2-S camera with Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens. The original photo was in colour while the black-and-white version was rendered in Photoshop.

Took this street photo using the Leica SL2-S camera with Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens. The original photo was in colour while the black-and-white version was rendered in Photoshop.

A pleasant stroll with great ambience through the traditional shopping street.

The Leica SL2-S has significantly improved low-light performance over its predecessor.

New Arrival: New Asus TUF Gaming A15, F15 and F16 Laptops in Singapore

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

The new A15, F15 and F16 TUF Gaming laptops from Asus sport new chassis designs and improved performance with powerful chips from Intel, AMD and NVIDIA.

New TUF Gaming laptops from Asus will be hitting Singapore shelves on 16 February 2024.

New TUF Gaming laptops from Asus will be hitting Singapore shelves on 16 February 2024.

The Asus TUF Series will be available for pre-order starting from 2 Feb till 15 Feb, and will be retailing from S$1,199 starting from 16 Feb.

Available on ASUS Online Store, ASUS Exclusive Store Bugis, and selected authorised retailers.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Dell Announces Four New AI-Driven Headsets

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Dell’s new line up of four intelligent wireless/wired headsets are built from the ground up with the latest AI-driven technology. Prices below.

Dell boasts that these wireless and wired headsets feature noise cancelling performance and long-lasting, comfortable wear for all-day conferencing. From Left: Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024), Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024), Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024), Dell Wired Headset (WH3024).

Dell boasts that these wireless and wired headsets feature noise cancelling performance and long-lasting, comfortable wear for all-day conferencing. From Left: Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024), Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024), Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024), Dell Wired Headset (WH3024).

All four headsets are now available for purchase.

The two non-ANC models – the Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024) and Dell Wired Headset (WH3024) – are easy to use and targeted at the everyday, no-frills consumer.

The two top-end models – the Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024) and Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024) – are equipped with built-in AI-driven noise cancellation microphones that pick up and filter out background noises.

More details below about the two pro models from the press release.

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Promotion: Marvel-Themed Accessories for Belkin Accessories

Monday, January 29th, 2024

There is a promotion that Belkin is running with some of its retail partners for the Marvel/Disney-themed accessories which the company has launched as part of its 41st anniversary celebrations.

Amongst the five themes available, my favourite theme is the Marvel-themed designs.

Amongst the five themes available, my favourite theme is the Marvel-themed designs.

From 29 January to 18 February 2024, purchase S$100 & above of Belkin Marvel (or Belkin Disney Collection) products to redeem a free Disney (or Marvel) limited edition gift box.

Redeem the limited edition gift box at retail partners’ selected stores, while stocks last.

More details below on the Belkin accessories (and their prices) available in these Marvel/Disney-themed designs.

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New Arrival: Belkin Launches Disney-Themed Accessories

Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Belkin celebrates its 41st anniversary with a new lineup of Disney and Marvel-themed accessories.

This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.

This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.

The Disney-themed range of accessories aim to evoke nostalgia, style, and innovation and will be available in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region from Greater China, Korea and Japan, ASEAN and across to India.

This collection spans Belkin’s range of accessories encompassing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Cases, the 5K Magnetic Battery Pack for the iPhone, the powerful 65W Dual USB-C Charger, two-metre-long super durable braided silicone cables and an array of children headsets.

As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the new line-up of products feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories and characters, designed along five themes.

  1. Disney100 Prism
  2. Disney100 Music
  3. Lotso from Toy Story
  4. Frozen
  5. Marvel

More details about each theme below from the press release.

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Opening: Singtel Opens New Flagship Store at 313@Somerset

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Singtel today officially opened its new flagship store – Singtel Shop 313@Somerset – with 4,900 square foot space on the third floor at #03-31/36.

Official opening of Singtel Shop 313@Somerset. From left: Anna Yip, Deputy CEO, Singtel Singapore; Yuen Kuan Moon, Group CEO, Singtel; Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore; Lionel Chng, MD, Customer Success, Singtel Singapore.

Official opening of Singtel Shop 313@Somerset. From left: Anna Yip, Deputy CEO, Singtel Singapore; Yuen Kuan Moon, Group CEO, Singtel; Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore; Lionel Chng, MD, Customer Success, Singtel Singapore.

Singtel Shop 313@Somerset takes the place of the previous Singtel flagship store which had been in Comcentre for 22 years.

The Concentre is slated for redevelopment, so it will be at least four years before the flagship store can return to the Concentre.

“We’ve reimagined the store for the younger demographic and growing community of digital natives –who can use the tools, products, and facilities on offer to express themselves creatively. For those making careers on social media, they can even build their brands or services here. When customers come to our store, it will not be just a shopping trip but an experience – a place where they can connect, collaborate and co-create,” said Anna Yip, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Singtel Singapore.

“We’ve reimagined the store for the younger demographic and growing community of digital natives –who can use the tools, products, and facilities on offer to express themselves creatively. For those making careers on social media, they can even build their brands or services here. When customers come to our store, it will not be just a shopping trip but an experience – a place where they can connect, collaborate and co-create,” said Anna Yip, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Singtel Singapore.

Singtel Shop 313@Somerset caters to younger millennials and Gen Zs with a CASETiFY shop and a TikTok Creator House.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch and Huawei FreeClip

Thursday, January 4th, 2024

Huawei has unveiled the MatePad 13.2-inch tablet (S$1,398) and FreeClip earbuds (S$298) at its global launch event. Promotional offers below.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

The MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet ships with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and features a flexible OLED screen and WPS Office 2.0 productivity software.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet works with the 3rd-generation Huawei M-Pencil to offer an elevated painting, drawing and writing experience with the stylus which is powered by NearLink technology with high pressure sensing level and lower latency.

For productivity, the tablet works with a new detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard which comes with a full touchpad.

Both the M-Pencil and keyboard (worth S$296) are bundled free with the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet for pre-orders from 9-25 January 2024 on the Huawei Official Store on Lazada.

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New Arrival: Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition Luxury Watch

Friday, December 1st, 2023

Leica has unveiled the Gold Limited Edition of the ZM 1 luxury watch. There will only be 50 pieces globally with a price tag of S$41,000.

Purchase of the Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition in Singapore will be via private, one-on-one appointments at Leica Store Raffles Hotel Arcade.

Purchase of the Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition in Singapore will be via private, one-on-one appointments at Leica Store Raffles Hotel Arcade.

The Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition includes two precious metals – gold and titanium.

The dual-metal case for the luxury timepiece uses 18k gold 4N and high-strength Grade 5 Titanium, serving as a modern tribute to Leica’s first golden edition camera – the IA Luxus from 1929.

More details below from the press release below.

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New Arrival: Samsung Upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor will be available in Singapore on S$4,488. Pre-orders from 23 Nov – 7 Dec 2023.

The upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor (G97NC model) has a 55-inch screen with 1000R curvature and enhanced Multi View provides a more immersive gaming experience.

The original version debuted in 2022.

The upgraded monitor is equipped with an AI-Powered processor for pixel-perfect image restoration, AI Sound Booster, and Dolby Atmos technology to enhance gaming ambiance.

The upgrade introduces Multi-View connectivity, supporting up to four source inputs, including three HDMI sources and one DisplayPort source.

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