Posts Tagged ‘Nubox’

Nubox upgrades Sim Lim store from AAR to APR status

Friday, August 24th, 2012

Nubox today opened its 10th Apple Premium Reseller (APR) store in Sim Lim Square. Prior to this, it had an Apple Authorised Reseller store at the geek’s paradise.

The new Nubox APR store replaces the previous AAR store in Sim Lim Square.

The new Nubox APR store replaces the previous AAR store in Sim Lim Square.

To be awarded APR status, the store met stringent criteria from Apple: ability to offer impeccable service to customers, store location and size and availability of staff with Apple Certified Support Professional certification.

In addition to the complete range of Apple products, Nubox@Sim Lim Square will offer a quality range of third-party accessories and software as well professional services that include training and service support.

Newstead Technologies now has 11 Nubox stores across Singapore, comprising 10 APRs and one AAR in Funan Digital Life Mall. The Funan AAR will also be replaced with an APR next month.

Evelyn Chua, the Chief marketing Officer of Newstead, tells me that she plans to open a twelfth Nubox APR in Bedok Mall next year.

Store opening promotions for Nubox @ Sim Lim Square from 24-26 August, 2012.

Store opening promotions for Nubox @ Sim Lim Square from 24-26 August, 2012. Click on thumbnail to zoom in.

For the time being, the plan is to stop at twelve. You can read more about Nubox and its stores here.

As part of the store opening, there will be promotional offers from today till Sunday.

FREE tickets to The Wanted concert in Singapore

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

The Wanted’s first concert in Singapore will be on 16 September, 2012. Stand chances to win free tickets and meet-and-greet passes when you shop at Nubox.

The Wanted will debut its first concert in Singapore at the Max Pavilion on 16 Sep 2012.

The Wanted will debut its first concert in Singapore at the Max Pavilion on 16 Sep 2012.

The Wanted, one of Britain’s biggest and most brilliant pop band, will present its first full-length concert debut in Singapore at the Max Pavilion.

“Nubox presented The Wanted’s private showcase last year and it was very well received. This year, The Wanted’s full-length concert promises to be even bigger and better,” said Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer of Newstead Technologies.

The Wanted has released three albums namely The Wanted, Battleground and The Wanted (USA Debut) that topped both retail and radio charts.

The five piece group has registered has received over 50 million YouTube views, touring with Justin Bieber and performing at many sold-out areas.

Nubox, an arm of Newstead Technologies is collaborating with Universal Music Group and will run a series of promotions for customers and Facebook fans to bag concerts tickets as well as meet-and-greet passes to get up, close and personal with The Wanted this September.

Check out the Nubox promotions below.

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tech@vogue wants to dress up and style your mobile phone & tablet

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

The one-stop specialty boutique selling covers, accessories and connectivity solutions for your mobile device at nex Mall (#02-22/23) opens today.

The new tech@vogue at nex Mall, #02-22/23

The new tech@vogue at nex Mall, #02-22/23

This store is the first of a new chain of specialty stores and caters for smartphones and tablets across various operating systems including Android, Blackberry, iOS and Windows.

For audiophiles

For audiophiles

The new stores will be managed by the same team that runs Nubox – an arm of Newstead Technologies.

Nubox currently includes 11 Apple stores in Singapore.

The cozy 898 square-feet tech@vogue in nex Mall (#02-22/23) will be open daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm.

For those who are unfamiliar with the area, nex Mall is a large shopping Mall located at 23 Serangoon Central, above the Serangoon MRT station.

tech@vogue Gallery

The new tech@vogue Gallery categorises accessories under eight zones.

These are: Blast It, Dress It, Gotta Have It, Hear It, Juice It, Link It, Perk It and Style It. Check out what each of these zones specialises in at the end of the post.

Personalise your smartphones and tablets.

Personalise your smartphones and tablets.

There will also be an “experience zone” at tech@vogue where shoppers can see, hear, and feel the various solutions first-hand.

Wireless and connectivity solutions

Wireless and connectivity solutions

A number of international brands including Belkin, InCase and Just Mobile will debut their first demo corners in Singapore at the new store.

Be inspired by the Belkin products that enable you to connect to your home electronics anytime anywhere with a smartphone.

Learn how InCase products protect and enhance the technology that is essential to our lives.

Immerse yourself in the suite of stylish and award winning accessories from Just Mobile.

“With over 45 stores in Singapore, we hear the frustrations of our customers in their relentless search for the perfect accessories for their mobile devices. Often, style is compromised by the need for function and that is something which tech@vogue is set to change … we have accessories that consumers may not even know they need before visiting our store,” said Evelyn Chua, Chief Marketing Officer, Newstead Technologies.

Other exciting displays include the Slingbox which allows users to watch and control their home television on their mobile devices; and a dedicated Samsung corner that demonstrates the integration of functions through technology to provide a seamless experience.

The second tech@vogue Gallery will open at Marina Bay Link Mall in August 2012. Evelyn tells me they are looking to add a third in the Orchard area.

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PC Show 2012 promotions: Newstead/Nubox

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Newstead and Nubox will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at the Level 3 Concourse.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Newstead.

Click on picture to view/download PC Show 2012 brochures from Newstead.

Here are seven brochures for Newstead’s PC Show 2012 promotions from Nubox, and bargains/deals offered by Newstead for computers from major computer makers Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and Toshiba.

Nubox opens 11th store at JCube

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Nubox opened its 11th store in Singapore at JCube (#02-12) today.

Nubox opened its 11th store in Singapore at JCube today.

Nubox opened its 11th store in Singapore at JCube today.

JCube is located at 2 Jurong East Central 1.

Nubox is an Apple Premium Reseller and Apple Authorised Reseller company in Singapore.

It is an arm of Newstead Technologies and offers the entire range of Apple products from Macs, to iPods, iPhones and iPads to a wide range of accessories to complete the mobile media and computing experience.

Nubox was started by a small group of “Nuboxers” who are passionate about Macs and all things Apple.

The first Nubox opened in Sim Lim Square in 2008.

Today, Nubox has 11 stores in Sim Lim Square, Funan Digital Life Mall, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Causeway Point, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Tampines Mall, nex Mall, MarinaBay Link Mall, 112Katong and JCube.

SITEX 2011 price lists: Nubox Apple products & accessories

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

For SITEX 2011 (24-27 November) tomorrow, check out the offers from Nubox at Booth 6D30 and 6E30 in Hall 6 of the Singapore EXPO.

Up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories

Up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories

Receive deals worth up to $495 for purchases of any iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iPod.

Special deals worth up to $495 when purchasing any iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iPod

Deals up to $495 for Apple products

Nubox is offering up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories, from powerful speakers and docks for Apple gadgets, to the latest iPhone and iPad cases.

There are also spin consoles that allow you to mix, scratch and play music at your fingertips like a DJ.

Consumers can also participate in Nubox’s early Christmas dip to win an iPod touch and other awesome prizes.

COMEX 2011 promotions: Apple products from nübox

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Nübox will be at Level 3, Booth 3105 and Level 4, Booth 8236 during COMEX 2011. Customers purchasing any MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iPod from these booths will receive a special bundle worth up to S$361.

Consumers can also enjoy up to 70% discount on an extensive range of accessories including latest iPad 2 cases, mobile charger for iPhones and wireless Bluetooth keyboard. Nubox is offering Windows 7 Home Premium and Parallels Desktop 6 at a special price of S$249 (usual price S$318) with free upgrade to Parallels Desktop 7.

“The Wanted” giveaway

Nubox offers for Apple products during COMEX 2011.

Nubox offers for Apple products during COMEX 2011.

In an exclusive tie-up with Universal Music Group, Nubox is giving away UK’s new pop sensation, The Wanted’s self-debut album and passes to the five-piece band showcase on September 17 at Comex 2011.

The first 200 customers to spend S$300 and above at the Nubox booths during Comex 2011, and “Like” the Nubox Facebook page can redeem The Wanted debut album at Nubox@Raffles City from September 10 to September 16.

The first 50 customers who purchase a Mac and “Like” the Nubox Facebook page will be entitled to a pair of showcase passes and The Wanted debut album. They can redeem the passes and debut album at Nubox@Marina Bay Link Mall from September 10 to September 16.

Nubox throws “The Ultimate Mac Challenge” to Macheads

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

An online quiz from August 15-31 that culminates in a live face-off for Mac enthusiasts in Singapore on September 24 2011.

“As an Apple Premium Reseller in Singapore, we want to engage the user community, including the new and potential users. It’s a chance to see how well they really know their Mac and win Nubox vouchers for their favourite gadgets at the same time,” said Evelyn Chua, Business and Marketing Manager of Nubox, an arm of Newstead Technologies.

Notice to all macheads: pit yourself against other Mac aficionados under the ticking clock and win up to $1,300 worth of Nubox vouchers.

The inaugural “The Ultimate Mac Challenge” will be held from August 15 (tomorrow) to September 24, 2011. The quiz on the new OSX Lion, iLife and new range of MacBooks is organised by Nubox, an Apple Premium Reseller in Singapore. Only 10 participants from the qualifying online quiz will be selected for the live challenge.

The online quiz runs from August 15 to August 31, 2011. Participants can register and answer 10 questions hosted on http://www.nubox.com.sg/umc/.The top 10 participants with the correct answers achieved within the shortest time will announced on September 12 and be eligible for the finals to be held “live” at Nubox@Raffles City on September 24, 2011.

The top 2 winners will walk away with $1,300 and $300 worth of Nubox vouchers.

10th Nubox store in Singapore at Junction 8

Monday, May 9th, 2011
Nubox will open its 10th store in Singapore at Junction 8 Shopping Centre on Friday May 13, 2011. The Apple Premium Reseller will open the 1447 sq ft store at 12 noon and celebrate the occasion with a number of in-store promotions over the weekend from May 13 to 15.

Nubox, Apple retailer in Singapore Customers who purchase a Macbook will receive a Speck case, a sleeve, a palm rest protector and a keyboard protector worth $143.00. The first 30 customers who purchase a Macbook will also receive a Microsoft Arc Mouse worth $89.00.

A Dexim silicon case for the iPod nano and iPod touch that comes with a screen protector, cleaning cloth, earphones and an AC adapter, will go to customers who purchase an iPod. Nubox is also offering up to 70% discount on selected accessories during this period.

Together with Nubox@nex at Serangoon which opened in November 2010, the new store, Nubox@Junction 8 is targeted at shoppers in the northern part of Singapore. Junction 8 Shopping Centre is located right beside Bishan MRT station.

Nubox in Singapore opens fifth and sixth store

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Never has there been a better time to retail Apple products.

Logo of Nubox

Nubox, Apple retailer in Singapore

Nubox, an arm of Newstead Technologies in Singapore, has opened its fifth and sixth Apple Premium Reseller stores at Tampines Mall (1700 sq ft) and Raffles City (2100 sq ft), selling the complete range of Apple products.

Nubox already has an Apple Premium Reseller store at Jurong Point and three Apple Authorised Reseller stores at Sim Lim Square, Funan DigitaLife Mall and Causeway Point. The Sim Lim Square outlet, opened in 2008, was Nubox’s first store.

Facade of Nubox APR store at Tampines Mall

Nubox APR store at Tampines Mall

Evelyn Chua, Business and Marketing Manager at Newstead Technologies, revealed that Nubox will be opening another two outlets (one at the upcoming NEX, the new shopping mall at Serangoon Central) by the end of 2010, and another three next year.

Other Apple Premium Resellers in Singapore include EpiCentre and iStudio at many locations around Singapore. The list of resellers and their locations/tel can be found here.

Launch crowd at Tampines Mall outlet

Launch crowd at Tampines Mall outlet vying for store opening promotional deals.