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
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May 10th, 2015
Barclays Asia Trophy will be in Singapore for the first time in mid-July with two match days on 15 (Wed) and 18 (Sat) July. Arsenal, Everton, Stoke City and Singapore Select XI will be fielding their first team players for the tournament.
Update (18 July, 2015):
Arsenal has beaten Everton 3-1 in the finals of the Barclays Asia Trophy with goals from Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil.
Ross Barkley scored a consolation goal for Everton 15 minutes from the final whistle.
Legacy of the Barclays Asia Trophy 2015 – record crowds and funding for Singaporean football coaching. Premier League donates S$150,000 to Football Association of Singapore to fund second-stage Premier Skills programmes.
Petr Cech also made his debut for Arsenal after his 10million pound transfer from Chelsea.
In an earlier match, Stoke City clinched third place in the tournament by beating Singapore Select XI 2-0.
Update (15 July, 2015):
So Arsenal will be meeting Everton in the Finals on Saturday (18 July) while Stoke City will meet Singapore Select XI for the third-fourth placing on the same day.
Arsenal had beaten Singapore Select XI 4-0 in the opening match of the Barclays Asia Trophy 2015 while Everton edged out Stoke in the penalty shoot out after a goalless draw at the end of regulation time.
Arsenal’s 19-year-0ld striker Chuba Akpom scored a hat-trick while Jack Wilshere contributed with a goal from the spot.
Everton converted all of its five penalty shots while its goalkeeper Tin Howard managed to save the attempt from Stoke City’s Marco van Ginkel.
Ticket prices below.
Barclays Asia Trophy 2015, in Singapore Sports Hub on 15 and 18 July, 2015.
The opening evening on Wednesday 15 July will see Singapore Select XI play Arsenal (6pm), and Everton versus Stoke City (8.30pm).
The third-fourth placing match (6pm) and Final (8.30pm) will be played on Saturday 18 July.
| Tickets for 2 matches |
15 July, Wednesday |
18 July, Saturday |
| Category 1 |
S$145 |
S$155 |
| Category 2 |
S$105 |
S$115 |
| Category 3 |
S$60 |
S$70 |
| Category 4 |
S$40 |
S$45 |
| Category 4 (Child) |
S$25 |
S$28 |
- Prices are inclusive of GST but subject to booking and delivery fees.
- Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket but cannot occupy a seat without a valid ticket.
- Children’s tickets are available for those aged 3 to 12 years old and must be purchased in conjunction with an adult ticket.
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Over 90,000 tickets will be available to the public to buy over the two match days and 70 percent of the tickets will be on sale for S$70 or less.
The cheapest adult ticket is S$40, while children’s tickets are available from S$25.
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Tags: Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal, Barclays, Charlie Adam, Everton, Football, Jon Walters, Leighton Baines, Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud, Peter Crouch, Premier League, Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley, Singapore, Soccer, Sports Hub, Stoke
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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
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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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May 1st, 2015
Smile Singapore, an advocacy campaign by Clarke Quay Central to promote a happier and joyful nation, is installing its photo mural of smiling portraits in the Central Atrium of the shopping mall.
Smile Singapore campaign at Clarke Quay Central Atrium to promote a happier and joyful Singapore.
A record number of 5755 people have come forward over the past five weeks to share their stories about what makes them happy in Singapore.
Smile Singapore campaign at Clarke Quay Central Atrium.
Their smiling portraits have been captured and will be printed, laminated and pieced together to create a giant photo mural to be completed by Sunday, 3 May 2015.
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Tags: Central, Clarke Quay, Fuji Xerox, Singapore, Smile
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April 30th, 2015
Singtel is rallying support for Team Singapore by putting the spotlight on the people inspiring the athletes; providing 24/7 live coverage of the games; and Cheer Aggregator software to provide insights to the support from the public.
SEA Games athletes with their inspirations as well as staff from Singtel and the Singapore sports community. Photo credit: Wee Wu Neo, theneodimension.com.
Singtel had earlier announced its commitment as the SEA Games’ Official Multimedia Partner, with sponsorship of over S$15 million worth of next-generation multimedia solutions and technology infrastructure.
Celebrating the Extraordinary
Singtel will shine the spotlight on our Team Singapore athletes and the people who have been their guiding lights, with a glimpse into these behind-the-scenes personalities.
Athletes sharing their inspirations
- Adam Swandi (Football)
- Jasmine Ser (Shooting)
- Joseph Schooling (Swimming)
- Russel Low (Basketball)
- Tong Kah Mun (Gymnastics)
- Vera Tan (Wushu)
Members of the public will hear the inspiring stories of the heroes behind each successful athlete.
Six Team Singapore athletes will share their stories about the people who have made personal sacrifices, and who have gone the extra mile to support them on their SEA Games quest.
Vera has nominated her physiotherapist Hwee Koon as her extraordinary person, touched by how she always takes time out to treat any injury she sustains, sometimes even long after the office has closed.
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Tags: Adam Swandi, Amobee, analytics, data, Jasmine Ser, Joseph Schooling, Russel Low, SEA Games, Singapore, SingTel, sports, Sports Hub, Tong Kah Mun, Vera Tan
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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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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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April 22nd, 2015
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan – with Photoshop CC and the new Photoshop Lightroom CC – is now available across desktop and mobile for S$13 per month.
All existing Photography and Creative Cloud complete plan members are able to access the new version of Lightroom CC today – at no extra charge.
The new Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC promises fast performance and new tools to edit, enhance, organise and showcase photos.
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (S$13 per month) includes Lightroom CC across desktop, web and mobile, Photoshop CC and Photoshop Mix (for iPhone and iPad).
A free 30-day trial version of Lightroom CC is also available.
All products are also available as part of Creative Cloud complete plan.
With Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC, Adobe Creative Cloud Photography includes mobile capabilities – automatically syncing photos with Lightroom CC on the desktop, while Lightroom on mobile devices lets users access and edit their entire catalog of photos on iPad, iPhone as well as Android smartphones and tablets.
Creative Cloud Photography is making the transition for digital photography from a traditional desktop-based process to a more mobile, connected workflow for digital images.
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Tags: Adobe, cloud, Creative Cloud, image editing, Lightroom, photo editing, photography, Photoshop, software, subscription
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April 21st, 2015
EZ-Link unveils first non-card stored value cashless device in the form of Hello Kitty trinkets (S$24.90). The Singapore company also launched the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx.
The inaugural series of charms is available with four designs: Red, Pink, Blue and Black.
EZ-Link Pte Ltd is Singapore’s largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards.
The new EZ-Charms break away from the conventional ez-link card design, while the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx is the first rewards programme for commuters using public transport with the ez-link card.
EZ-Charms – New Form Factor
“Our aim is to push through boundaries to make every tap with ez-link a rewarding and fun experience. The launch of EZ-Charms is significant as it represents a breakthrough in technical limitations and opens up many new possibilities for fashionable products in the future. On the other hand, with the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx, ez-link users will be rewarded for something they do every day – taking trains and buses,” said Nicholas Lee, Chief Executive Officer, EZ-Link Pte Ltd.
Functioning in exactly the same way as existing ez-link cards, EZ-Charms can be used on buses, trains, taxis, for shopping and dining and topped up at all ez-link card channels.
The first EZ-Charm design features Hello Kitty, the iconic feline character, to give users a lovely, fun and stylish piece of ornament to hang off their mobile phones and key chains etc.
Measuring 3.3cm by 2.5cm by 0.5cm, each EZ-Charm is sold in an attractive packaging, making it an adorable gift for loved ones – especially Hello Kitty fans.
All EZ-Charms are sold without stored value and are valid for two years.
The pricing and availability of the EZ-Charms are tabulated below.
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Tags: accessories, EZ-Charm, ez-link, Hello Kitty, Perx, Singapore, Transitlink
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