Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’

Lifestyle concept demo by Sony

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Sony hosted a concept demonstration of how their slew of electronic products can connect easily and seamlessly together to cater to the digital lifestyle needs of the modern consumer.

New Bravia TVs and Xperia smartphones were also launched at the event.

Sony connectivity demo at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa.

Sony connectivity demo at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa.

At ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa, tablets, VAIO notebooks, Xperia smartphones and Bravia TVs were interconnected with each other to The Xperia smartphones under Sony Mobile Communications (former Sony Ericsson) return to the Sony stable.demonstrate how media and content can be seamlessly networked and shared between the various devices.

The event is also an apt welcome of Sony Mobile Communications back to the fold of Sony Electronics.

Sony had recently acquired the other 50% of Sony Ericsson and the connectivity event serves to remind consumers of the connectivity and ecosystem that Xperia customers can expect to enjoy with other Sony devices.

The showcased Xperia smartphones are the first range of devices under Sony Mobile Communications.

Sony's pre-release Google TV set-top box with remote control.

Sony's pre-release Google TV set-top box with remote control.

The new range of Bravia TVs that were first unveiled during CES 2012 in January, as well as a whole range of Xperia smartphones were also showcased.

The three new series of Bravia TVs include the flagship HX, high-end NX and the entry-to-mid-level EX.

Xperia smartphones that were exhibited included the Xperia S, P, U, and sola.

Sony media box

The 2-sided remote control reminds one of in-flight entertainment controllers.

The 2-sided remote control reminds one of in-flight entertainment controllers.

There was a sneak preview of an upcoming set-top box for the second generation Sony Google TV, that was also unveiled during CES 2012.

Sony did not dwell on this set-top box though, which was connected to the Google Play store.

The remote control for the media box comprised a keyboard on one side, with additional controls (D-pad, Menu, Home, Back buttons and a trackpad) on the other side.

IT Show 2012 promotions: Samsung

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Samsung will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Levels 3 & 4. Check out the promotional discounts and freebies for Samsung’s notebooks, tablets and mobile phones, cameras, printers, monitors and smart TVs.

Check out Samsung's Ultrabooks and its 3,  7, 9 series of notebooks at IT Show 2012..

Check out Samsung's Ultrabooks and its 3, 7, 9 series of notebooks at IT Show 2012..

Check out the new colour for the Multiview MV800 compact camera that features a 3” flip-out Touch display. The stunning pink gives the 16.1 megapixel shooter a fresh look. The camera also comes with 5x optical zoom at 26mm at its widest angle.

You can view or download Samsung’s other IT Show 2012 flyers below.

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IT Show 2012 promotions: Huawei

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Huawei will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at the Newstead, ECS and AAAs Com booths. Check out the discounts and freebies for Huawei’s tablets, smartphones and modems.

Check out Huawei's tablets, smartphones and modems at IT Show 2012.

Check out Huawei's tablets, smartphones and modems at IT Show 2012.

You can purchase Huawei devices at the following booths during IT Show 2012.

  • Booth 3018 – Newstead
  • Booth 8019 – ECS
  • Booth 6731 – AAAs Com

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IT Show 2012 promotions: Motorola

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Motorola will be at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore at Level 3, Booth 3008 and Level 6, Booth 6018. Check out the sleek Motorola RAZR (black and glacier versions) and the cool XOOM 2 tablet at the show.

Win a 4D3N stay for 2 at the W Retreat Koh Samui.

Win a 4D3N stay for 2 at the W Retreat Koh Samui.

Customers can also stand a chance at winning a 4D3N stay at the W Retreat Koh Samui with every purchase! Ten hotel vouchers, each worth $2,000, will be given away.

Check out the sleek Motorola RAZR smartphone at the IT Show 2012.

Check out the sleek Motorola RAZR smartphone at the IT Show 2012.

Motorola will be giving away $100 Takashimaya vouchers and free limited edition Android thumbdrives (worth $38) to the first 100 customers who purchase the Motorola RAZR or Motorola XOOM 2.

Motorola devices will also be available at M1, Starhub & Singtel booths during the show.

Common hand ailments and preventive exercises

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

“my paper” listed a number of common hand ailments arising from prolonged usage of touch-screen devices such as tablets and smartphones, as well as a number of preventive exercises.

Some common hand ailments that my paper listed in its 14 Sep story included:

Common RSI and hand ailments and preventive exercises from my paper.

Common RSI and hand ailments and preventive exercises from my paper.

  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Trigger Fingers
  • DeQuervain’s Disease

According to the Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Centre at the National University Hospital (NUH), the number of people seeking treatment from the hospital for hand fatigue/injury has been on the rise since 2009.

For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the number of cases has increased 13% from 337 in 2009 to 382 in 2010. For DeQuervain’s Disease, the number has increased 60% from 160 in 2009 to 256 in 2010.

my paper also quoted a therapist from NUH as observing that ladies have a greater tendency to suffer from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) compared to men. This was due to the smaller size of their wrists and other gender-related reasons, such as hormonal changes, pregnancy and menopause.

The article also featured four simple preventive exercises. Each could be done in sets of three repetitions, lasting about 5 seconds for each repetition.

New Facebook app for BlackBerry smartphones

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Research In Motion has announced the availability of Facebook 2.0 for BlackBerry smartphones. The free app is now available in the BlackBerry App World storefront.

Facebook 2.0 for BlackBerry smartphones features a new navigation grid and a notifications bar, with Messages, Friend Requests and Chats all in one convenient location

The Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0 app sports a complete makeover in the user interface and is compatible with BlackBerry smartphones running Device Software v5.0 and above. To check the version of your smartphone’s software, here are the instructions.

The Facebook app features a revamped user interface which includes a new navigation grid and a notifications bar, with Messages, Friend Requests and Chats all in one convenient location.

Facebook Chat is now fully integrated with the smartphoneFacebook Chat is now fully integrated with the smartphone, so you can start a conversation within the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app or from the Messages app on the smartphone. You’ll be notified of new chat messages even when you’re not using the Facebook app.

An enhanced News Feed allows easier scrolling and easier interaction with your friend’s posts. Simply click the ‘More’ button (+) to ‘Like’ or add a comment to a post. The enhanced publisher functionality allows you to post photos to your Wall, add an update, or check in to a Facebook Place right from the News Feed.

An enhanced News Feed enables easier browsing and interactionFurthermore, there’s Redefined Notifications updates you of polled items – those notifications that aren’t delivered through BlackBerry push technology – such as ‘Likes’ and Event Wall posts.

The new Profile interface now provides Wall, Info, and Photos tabs for an even better browsing experience. New to v2.0 is the ability to view key information on Profiles and Pages, such as contact info, basic info like birthdays, hometown and relationship status, and likes and interests. Mutual Friends lets you discover which friends you have in common with another user.

The Facebook app is deeply integrated with core BlackBerry functionalityThe app is also integrated with core BlackBerry functionality, such as your BlackBerry Message list, BlackBerry Contacts, BlackBerry Calendar, BlackBerry Browser and now even BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM). You can share Facebook posts with BBM contacts and invite friends to BBM when you come across a PIN posted on Facebook.

HTC and Acer switch fortunes as smartphones and tablets outmode netbooks and PCs

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
HTC is now valued at 22.2 times reported earnings, compared with 10.6 for Acer. Only in February last year, HTC had a PE ratio of 11 times, while Acer was at 22.

Taipei-based HTC is the world’s largest maker of handsets using operating systems from Google and Microsoft. Acer is the world’s second-largest manufacturer of personal computers.

HTC makes Android and Windows Mobile smartphonesThe wheel of fortune for the two companies seems to have turned as sales of smartphones and tablet computers grew at the expense of notebooks and personal computers.

Prior to the explosive growth, set off by Apple, of the smartphone and tablet sector, Acer had snatched the lead from Asus for a similarly explosive growth in the netbook sector.

From HTC’s low in February last year, it has rallied some 264 percent, while Acer has fallen by 36 percent. According to Kevin Chang from Citigroup, Acer is the biggest seller of consumer notebooks in the developed world.

Acer won the pole position for the netbook market from AsusIn a report dated March 28, Chang wrote that “Consumers are not buying notebooks because they have already spent money on new tablet PCs or on upgrading their handsets from feature phones to smartphones.” He adds that Acer could become “a much smaller company in the next few years,” if tablet PC sales grow to exceed those for notebooks.

Not surprisingly, Chang has a “sell” rating on Acer’s stock and a “buy” recommendation on HTC.

A March 24 report from the Goldman Sachs Group estimates that HTC’s market worth may reach $100 billion in the next three to five years from $30 billion now, as the company ships a possible 200 million smartphones and 30 million tablet computers a year.

HTC’s value has quadrupled since reaching a low of $7.4 billion in February last year, while Acer’s market capitalization has declined to $5.6 billion from a peak of $9.4 billion reached in January 2010.