Posts Tagged ‘promotions’
Friday, August 29th, 2014
Photo of the Day: If you’re thinking of visiting Singapore this weekend and is keen on buying IT devices and tech gadgets, check out COMEX 2014 at Suntec Singapore.
The doors had just opened for COMEX 2014 and early-bird shoppers packed the aisles of the exhibition floor on Level 4 of Suntec Singapore. Photo taken with a Sony A7R full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and Carl Zeiss 35mm F2.8 Lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Started yesterday, the IT trade show will be on until Sunday night.
You can check out some of the promotional discounts on offer by browsing selected flyers that I’ve compiled here.
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Tags:A7R, COMEX, COMEX 2014, full-frame, IT Show, photography, photos, potd, promotions, shopping, Sony, Suntec
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
The third of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will be in town in two weeks. It will return to Suntec Singapore at Levels 4 & 6.
COMEX 2014 in Singapore.
As in past IT shows, I’ll be compiling promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in the COMEX 2014 photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below. So far, only the flyers for TomTom are in.
Embargoes for most of the flyers will only be lifted on the first day of COMEX 2014, as exhibitors vie to safeguard the promotions that they plan to offer.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2014, computers, IT exhibition, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, Suntec, tablets
Posted in Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, GPS, Promotions, Shopping, smartwatches, TomTom, Watches | 5 Comments »
Saturday, June 28th, 2014
Here are the local pricing, availability and promotions for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet in Singapore.
Prices start from S$1,108 with availability expected before the end of August 2014.
Update (6 August, 2014):
Microsoft has just announced that the Surface Pro 3 will be available for purchase at retail outlets and commercial resellers on 28 August in Singapore.
Customers can pre-orders for Surface Pro 3 now at the Microsoft Store online, as well as at authorized retailers Challenger, Newstead and Harvey Norman.
The Microsoft Suface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order online now.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 was unveiled last month in New York City.
Here are the tech specs for the Windows tablet that promises to be a replacement for laptops and is targeted for both personal and business use.
Surface Pro Type Cover features a double-fold hinge enabling you to magnetically lock it to the display’s lower bezel.
Pricing and promotions below.
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Tags:availability, laptops, Microsoft, New York, notebooks, prices, promotions, Singapore, Surface, tablets, transformers, unveil, Windows, Windows 8
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, Keyboards, Microsoft, newArrivals, Notebooks, Prices, Specifications, Surface, Tablets, tablets, Windows 8 | 2 Comments »
Thursday, June 5th, 2014
The 24th edition of Singapore’s longest running information technology (IT) and consumer electronics show returns for four days from June 5-8 at the Singapore Expo, Halls 5 and 6.
Here are the floor plans for PC Show 2014 at Singapore Expo Halls 5 and 6.
The second of four major IT shows in Singapore every year, the PC Show 2014 will open daily from 12pm to 9pm (admission FREE).
Customers who make purchases at The PC Show 2014 will stand the chance of driving away with a brand-new Chevrolet Cruze5 Sportback 1.4(A) Turbo in a lucky draw organised by Lines Exposition & Management Services.
For every $100 spent, customers will receive one chance to win the top prize and a host of other attractive prizes.
Organised by Lines Exposition & Management Services Pte Ltd., the PC Show 2014 encompasses four sections in 400 m2 of exhibition space: The PC Show 2014, Digital Imaging 2014, GAME 2014, and Consumer Electronics 2014.
The Show will play host to leading brands such as ASUS, Aztech, Brother, Canon, Case Logic, Creative, Dell, D-Link, Epson, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, HP, Lenovo, M1, Microsoft, Samsung, Seagate, SingTel, StarHub and Toshiba.
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Tags:exhibitions, IT exhibition, PC Show, PC Show 2013, promotions, Singapore, Singapore Expo
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014
Office 365 Personal – annual subscription S$89 – allows individuals to install Office on one PC or one Mac, as well as one tablet device to be connected to the service.
Office 365 Home Premium – at S$138 per year – allows installation on up to five PC/Mac computers and five tablets (including iPad).
Introductory local promotions (until 30 June, 2014):
- Free limited edition Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 with every purchase of Office 365 Personal.
- Save $20 when you purchase Office 365 Personal with a new PC, Windows 8 Tablet of Mac.
- Save $30 when you purchase Office 365 Home with a new PC, Windows 8 tablet, or Mac.
Microsoft Office 365 Personal is now available from Singapore at an annual subscription of S$89 per year.
Office 365 Personal is suitable for individuals or small households who share a single computer to use Office.
Customers can buy Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home at authorised retailers in Singapore (eg. Best Denki, Courts, Challenger, Harvey Norman, Newstead).
You can also buy at the online Microsoft Store from today, although the price on the online store is listed as S$98 (with one month free Spotify subscription).
For people or households who use Office on more than one device, it is more worthwhile to purchase Office 365 Home (previously called Office 365 Home Premium) instead.
Office 365 Personal and Home includes the complete set of Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.
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Tags:Excel, iPad, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, PDF, Powerpoint, prices, promotions, Singapore, Skype, software, Spotify, Word
Posted in App, Events, iPad, Launch, Microsoft, newArrivals, Office, Prices, Promotions, Software, Specifications | No Comments »
Sunday, March 16th, 2014
SingPost celebrates 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty with extensive limited edition MyStamp releases through the year. Enjoy savings up to S$33.90 with Early Bird Promotion until 31 March 2014.
In conjunction with Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, SingPost will issue five limited edition MyStamp sets progressively in 2014 showcasing the evolution of Hello Kitty.
Each MyStamp set comes with specially designed Hello Kitty collectibles and souvenir sheets.
“凯蒂猫的粉丝请注意：为了庆祝凯蒂猫的四十周年纪念，新加坡邮政公司 SingPost 将在这一年内发布一系列限量版Hello Kitty 邮票集 – 追思凯蒂猫在这四十载里的“成长”过程。欲购者可享有折扣。” – 科技点心（微薄）
It is SingPost’s most extensive release of Hello Kitty MyStamp products to date.
The Hello Kitty MyStamp products will appeal to Hello Kitty fans, young executives, students, and stamp collectors.
The signature product of the SingPost X Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Collection is the Hello Kitty Limited Edition MyStamp Book Set (S$69.90) which will be released on 16 April 2014.
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Tags:anniversary, Hello Kitty, promotions, Singapore, SingPost, stamps
Posted in Announce, Entertainment, newArrivals, Prices, Promotions, Shopping, SingPost, Specifications | No Comments »
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
From today till Sunday, the first of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore takes place for four days (27 Feb – 2 Mar) at the Marina Bay Sands, Levels 1 & B2. IT Show 2014 will open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm (Admission FREE).
The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.
For IT Show 2014, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.
You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above.
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Tags:accessories, audio, cameras, computers, IT exhibition, IT Show, IT Show 2014, MBS, printers, promotions, Singapore, smartphones, tablets
Posted in Brochures, Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Promotions, Shopping | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to book the air ticket for your travels?
Skyscanner – a global travel search site – recently analysed three years of booking data and found that on average, you can snag the cheapest flight tickets if you purchase 26 weeks ahead of your travel date.
How far in advance are flight prices typically at their lowest? Check out the interactive inforgraphic at Skyscanner.
And do you know that the best time to book airtickets to Thailand is 8 weeks before your departure date?
“The earlier in advance you book, the better, especially for long haul destinations. It is also important to note that prices can really increase at the last minute, especially on budget airlines,” according to Kevin Foo, Skyscanner’s Head of Communications for APAC.
Skyscanner’s Best Time to Book analysis revealed that on average, the cheapest flight tickets from Singapore are available 26 weeks in advance of travel dates.
However, three years of booking data has also shown that price patterns can vary by type of airline and between short and long haul travel, and is very much destination dependent.
| Top 5 destinations by search analysis |
Average return flight price |
Best time to book (weeks before departure) |
| Indonesia |
SGD203 |
16 weeks |
| Thailand |
SGD247 |
8 weeks |
| Malaysia |
SGD155 |
9 weeks |
| Philippines |
SGD257 |
5 weeks |
| Australia |
SGD558 |
22 weeks |
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Tags:flights, infographic, promotions, Skyscanner, tickets, travel
Posted in Figures, Howtos, Infographic, infographics, Internet, Reference, Study, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
The NETGEAR Nighthawk offers the latest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router built for gaming, streaming and mobile devices. Available now at S$359.
NETGEAR Nighthawk retails at S$359 and is currently available at A Genuine (Sim Lim Square), Best Denki, Challenger, Harvey Norman and Mediapro (Sim Lim Square) in Singapore.
NETGEAR Nighthawk enhances connection speeds up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps) and brings outstanding range with its high-powered WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas.
“We see growing demands for a modern connected home and Nighthawk is the answer with fast and reliable WiFi connection coupled with great range. … Nighthawk is a definitely treat for gamers and media streaming enthusiasts alike,” said Tan Wee Fong, ASEAN Sales Manager for NETGEAR.
Nighthawk claims to be the first in the industry to support both implicit and explicit Beamforming+, a smart signal-focusing technology that locks onto a wireless device on the network and directly beams WiFi signals to it.
It boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections in both 2.4 and 5GHz bands, providing fast downloads to uninterrupted HD video stream and lag-free gaming.
Key features of the NETGEAR Nighthawk.
Tags:Netgear, networking, promotions, routers, Wi-Fi
Posted in Announce, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Netgear, Network, newArrivals, Router | No Comments »
Monday, November 25th, 2013
Linksys announced its fastest Wireless-AC router today. It will debut in Singapore at SITEX 2013 at a promotional introductory price of S$319, with free gifts worth up to S$188.
After the show, this flagship model will retail at S$339 from 2 December onwards. All prices include GST.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 is the company’s flagship router with the fastest Wireless-AC speed.
Equipped with a dual-core processor and external antennae to deliver higher speed and wider range, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 promises high-performance connectivity in the home.
“Linksys understands that today’s consumers need reliable wireless coverage throughout their home. With our expertise in networking we have brought today’s best wireless technologies together in one sleek form factor,” said Tang Boon Ping, Director, Asia, Linksys and Belkin.
The new router offers speeds of up to 600Mbps to Wireless-N clients and up to 1300Mbps to Wireless-AC clients.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900 EA6900 also sees the re-introduction of three external and removable dipole antennae, for better performance.
Aside from giving consumers maximum flexibility in steering the signal to enhance network range and stability, the inclusion of external antennae also allow discerning users to swap out the antennae with other types depending on personal preference.
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Tags:availability, Belkin, Linksys, network, prices, promotions, router, SITEX 2013, Wi-Fi
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Belkin, Gadgets, gadgets, Linksys, Network, newArrivals, Prices, Router, Specifications, Wi-Fi | 3 Comments »
