August 27th, 2013
Is it a smartphone or a compact camera? It is BOTH. Available in Singapore in white from 5 September at S$798.
From the camera side, the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE looks like a slim compact camera.
In terms of performance, the GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE strives to be as good a smartphone as Samsung’s flagship GALAXY S4 – at the same time it tries to be as good a camera as a dedicated compact camera.
From the other side, it S4 zoom looks like a normal smartphone.
Smartphone-wise, it is 4G-capable and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2, and a 1.5GHz Dual-core processor.
Camera-wise, it has 16 megapixels, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and 10x optical zoom (from 24-240mm at f/3.1-6.3), complete with SMART scene modes for various photographic situations.
It has a Xenon Flash as well as a 1.9 megapixel front camera.
The removable battery is rated at 2,330mAh.
The white version of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom With LTE will be available during COMEX 2013 on 5 September at S$798.
Check out the hands-on below and the press release with tech specs as well.
Tags: Android, cameras, COMEX 2013, Galaxy, Jelly Bean, launch, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
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August 26th, 2013
Workshops and the two seminars at the 2-day (24-25 August) event at the refurbished Suntec City Convention Centre were sold out, as participation in this year’s event was almost twice that of the inaugural I AM NIKON DAY event last year.
* All photos in this post are from Nikon Singapore.
Participants as well as visitors passing by had fun at the Nikon Day Photo Wall, taking photo souvenirs or visiting various Nikon camera display booths showcasing the latest Nikon COOLPIX cameras and Nikon 1 series.
In line with Nikon’s slogan of “At the Heart of the Image”, the aim of the 2-day event was to enrich the public with greater photography knowledge and tips, for both beginner photographers as well as seasoned amateurs.
Shutterbugs also tried their hand at capturing shots of models in the DSLR display area which featured a central boxing ring with models posing through the day.
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Tags: events, Nikon, photography, seminars, workshops
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August 25th, 2013
The new Loewe Individual TV system is now available for pre-order from S$8,879 (55-inch), S$7,099 (46-inch), and S$5,669 (40-inch). Loewe Active 3D glasses are sold separately at S$149 each.
The Loewe flat-screen TVs are available for delivery in finishes of High Gloss White, Aluminium Black, Aluminium Silver, and now also in Aluminium Titanium.
The new Individual television offers more than one million different options for customisation to make it unique for the owner.
Available in three screen sizes (40”, 46” and 55”) at the Atlas Experience Audio Visual Boutique at TripleOne Somerset.
It also integrates itself seamlessly into any living environment.
The updated Loewe Individual TV system integrates eight speakers into its slim design and features an integrated multichannel decoder with an AV pre-amplifier which transforms the new Individual TV into the control centre for the entire home entertainment system.
The press release is appended below with the details.
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Tags: AV, launch, Loewe, Singapore, televisions, TVs
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August 24th, 2013
The Bose QC20 headphones are the first in-ear noise canceling headphones from Bose. Atlas Sound & Vision is selling the headphones online at S$499. Pre-order now for delivery by end-September.
Bose QuietComfort 20 is available for pre-order online for S$499. Delivery by end-September.
Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones offers noise reduction, audio performance and comfort, and enables two ways to listen – one to shut out the world, and one to keep the listener connected by letting in selected sounds such as sirens and announcements.
The StayHear+ ear tips are really comfortable and sits snugly in the ear.
They fit in the pocket, weigh just 43 grams, and rival the performance of much larger headphones.
Bose TriPort technology uses ports to increase the effective acoustic space of the earbud to reproduce deep lows, lifelike vocals and instruments.
Bose active equalization tunes the frequency response for improved, natural sound.
A rechargeable battery provides about 16 hours of power for the active noise cancelling.
When the battery is depleted or the power is turned off, the music plays on in the QC20 as per a normal set of non-noise-cancelling earphones.
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Tags: Atlas, audio, Bluetooth, Bose, earphones, headphones, launch, music, noise, Singapore
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August 23rd, 2013
The Bose SoundLink Mini is the smallest wireless speaker in the Bose family, and is 70% smaller and 50% lighter than the Bose SoundLink. Atlas Sound & Vision is selling the speaker online at S$299.
Pre-order now for delivery by end-September.
Blue, orange or green soft covers are available (sold separately but free for pre-orders) for the Bose SoundLink Mini.
The new SoundLink Mini speaker fits in the palm of your hand, and connects wirelessly to a smart device or tablet, allowing you to enjoy the music out loud.
The SoundLink Mini comes with a charging cradle.
At 680 grams, the SoundLink Mini speaker weighs similar to the average tablet, measuring a compact 5 x 18 x 6cm.
That’s 30% the size and 50% the weight of the original SoundLink Mobile speaker.
Its anodised aluminum housing resists scratches and fingerprints, and is strong and durable enough for the rigors of everyday use.
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Tags: Atlas, audio, Bluetooth, Bose, launch, music, Singapore, speakers, wireless
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August 22nd, 2013
Lenovo has unveiled in Singapore the following: Lenovo Flex 14, Miix, A3000, U330p and U430 Touch, S210 Touch and S410; as well as the Lenovo Iomega ix Series Desktop line of storage devices. Pricing and availability within.
Lenovo’s new range of devices includes (from left): IdeaPad U430 Touch notebook, IdeaTab A3000 tablet (7″ Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) and Miix tablet (10.1″ Windows 8, Intel Atom). Not shown to scale.
Below are the pricing and availability. COMEX this year is from 5 – 8 September.
| Lenovo |
Price from |
Available |
| Flex 14 Ultrabook |
S$999 |
COMEX |
| Miix tablet |
S$799 |
TBA |
| A3000 tablet |
S$269 |
COMEX |
| U330p laptop |
S$999 |
COMEX |
| U430 Touch laptop |
S$1399 |
end Sep |
| S210 Touch laptop |
S$799 |
Now |
| S410 laptop |
S$899 |
Now |
| Iomega ix2 storage |
S$312 |
Now |
| Iomega ix4-300d storage |
S$1,189 |
Now |
Below is the press release with the details.
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Tags: Android, Android 4, COMEX 2013, IdeaPad, IdeaTab, Jelly Bean, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, notebooks, Singapore, tablets, Windows, Windows 8
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August 22nd, 2013
First announced on 1 July, Canon’s latest DSLR – the EOS 70D – will be available (S$1,499 for body only) at Canon authorised dealers on Friday 23 August 2013.
Canon EOS 70D is embedded with a powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and a 20.2-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor.
The following are the recommended retail prices:
- Body only: S$1,499
- Kit I (EF S18-55 IS STM): $1,699
- Kit II (EF S18-135 IS STM): $2,049
- Kit III (EF S18-200 IS): $2,149
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Tags: availability, cameras, Canon, DSLR, EOS, photography, price, Singapore
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August 22nd, 2013
The Phantom of the Opera is playing in town at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. But in many places in the heartlands, special front row seats have been specially reserved for the “real” hungry phantoms from Hell.
Special front row seats for some very special guests. All photos taken with a Nikon D5200 with AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm DX f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. All the photos (except the one above which was taken at ISO 5000) were taken at ISO 6400. Photo credit: John Tan.
So I was driving back from the Lenovo launch in town, and thinking of the Phantom of the Opera musical that the family was going to watch the next day.
The MC for the night is this fancifully dressed lady. Does she remind you of Liu Ling Ling in the local award-winning movie 881? That’s because it is Liu Ling Ling!
Another performer for the night. Each singer performs a few songs, which may include requests from the audience and the residing deity of the temple organising the Getai.
Tags: Buddhism, Chinese, festival, ghosts, hungry ghosts, photography, photos, potd, Taoism
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August 21st, 2013
From 23 August (Friday), the retail price of the PlayStation Vita system will be reduced to S$299. This is a substantial reduction from the current prices for both the Wi-Fi model (S$399) and the 3G/Wi-Fi model (S$469).
Two days from now, the Sony PlayStation Vita will be available in Singapore at S$299 for both the Wi-Fi (S$399) and the 3G/Wi-Fi (S$469) versions.
Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited has also reduced the prices of the PS Vita memory cards.
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Tags: games, gaming, Sony, Sony PlayStation, Vita
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August 20th, 2013
In line with the current climate of going “local”, this year’s Formula 1 motorsport event in Singapore (20-22 September) will be infused with a distinctive local flavour as SingTel, Title Sponsor of the Singapore Grand Prix tries to bring the F1 race experience closer to Singaporeans with Formula 1 Singapore Style.
“The theme, Formula 1 Singapore Style, aims to create an F1 experience where everyone can be involved – both on and off the race tracks. They’ll even have a chance to take the driver’s seat in a race to the chequered flag,” said Mr Allen Lew, Country Chief Officer Singapore, SingTel (center). He is flanked on both sides by local celebrities Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh.
As per previous years, a series of promotional activities has been planned leading up to the actual race.
The Big Race
The Big Race is an island-wide search for Singapore’s fastest race driver.
SingTel’s F1 web page
Check out SingTel’s F1 page for details about how to participate in The Big Race, Wave the Flag, Singapore! and hot to vote for the SingTel Grid Girls; as well as other F1 information and updates.
Local celebrities and self-proclaimed Formula 1 fans, Joanne Peh, Qi Yuwu, Pei Fen and Romeo Tan kicked off The Big Race today by clocking their fastest lap times in the Official F1 racing simulator game.
There will be a series of four roadshows where the public is invited to clock their fastest lap times in the game.
Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh getting into the F1(R) spirit for The Big Race.
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Tags: F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Singapore, SingTel, SingTel Grid Girls 2013
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