LG’s New Home Theater Systems will be available in Singapore stores from April 2012

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Jan 112012
 

LG introduced four new home theater systems at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) equipped with LG’s latest 3D sound technology. Of the four new 3D SOUND HOME THEATER models scheduled for launch during the first half of 2012, the BH9420PW was the first to be unveiled at CES 2012.

The LG BH9420PW incorporates LG’s very own 3D Sound Zooming technology, which constantly synchronizes sound output with the location and movement of the on-screen 3D images on a CINEMA 3D Smart TV. In turn, 3D Sound Zooming plunges the viewer into the middle of the action, as the events that unfold on their 3D TVs immerse and surround the viewers as both images and sound in real 3D.

The LG BH9420PW will hit Singapore stores from April 2012.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime Launching in Singapore on 11th January 2012 – 200 discounted units for purchase (pricing included)

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Jan 102012
 

ASUS will be offering 200 units of Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime on the official launch in Singapore on Wednesday, 11th January 2012 at SGD$699 (Pad only, normal price SGD$899), at Suntec City Galleria Foyer, from 6.00pm onwards.

Specifications after the break.

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Sony Introduces Industry-Leading XQD Memory Cards, Available in Singapore from February 2012

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Jan 092012
 

Sony introduces the new XQD memory cards (QD-H32/H16), which allows for outstanding ultra high-speed data transfer up to 1Gbps (125MB/s, write and read).

Available in 16GB and 32GB variants, the H-Series XQD memory card will be available from all Sony authorised dealers from February 2012.

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Nikon D4 and AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G announced, Available in Singapore from February 2012

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Jan 092012
 

Nikon just announced the Nikon D4 and their new lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G. The Nikon D4 (body only) will be available in Singapore in February 2012 (estimated) at an estimated price of USD$6,000(++) which translates to about SGD$8,000(++).

First Thoughts:

  • Nikon is concentrating their line on ergonomics, advanced technologies, and improved workflow.
  • I’m quite impressed with their web-browser viewer to enable multiple users to view photos remotely through WiFi (with the new Wireless Transmitter WT-5) or LAN cable (into a WiFi router?).
  • Because it’s a web-browser based, any mobile device can view the photos.
  • Not only that, you (1 user) can remotely control the camera too, enabling you to take a photo, video, adjust the various ISO, aperture, and shutter speed settings.
  • The camera is only 16.2 MP, but all professional photographers know that the megapixels doesn’t matter that much when it’s that high.
  • The ISO rating and sensitivity, however, is very impressive at ISO 100-12,800 with support for ISO 50-204800.
  • It also has a silent mode fast shot at 24 fps at full HD resolution (not video grabs) with a large buffer space (100-200MB I think).
  • The video recording is compressed using H.264 with B-Frames compression at frame-rates of 30, 25 and 24 – AWESOME!
  • There’s also HDMI output mirroring which is great for portable HDMI display viewports for videographers.
  • It also supports a new CF-Card standard called XQD (currently Sony has announced producing the XQD).
  • I think this is a good competitor to the Canon 1DX. But I’m still very confused at the endless menu system of Nikon cameras.

Specifications after the break.

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Five Cloud Computing Trends for 2012

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Jan 092012
 

The concept of cloud computing is no longer the bleeding edge, as companies large and small have adopted the technology. Flexible and cost effective, cloud computing has proven itself to be the answer to many of the challenges that today’s companies face.

While cloud computing has become a more acceptable option for many companies, it’s not a perfect fit for all. As a whole, it’s a rather complicated technology. There are still a lot of issues that need to be addressed. Cloud service providers know the limitations and will be answering many of them in 2012. Here are the top five trends that we should see in the coming year:

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PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 Launches in Singapore on 21st January – Pre-orders now (pricing included)

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Jan 092012
 

The PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 will be available at all three local carriers’ website – SingTel, M1, Starhub – from 7th January 2012. Fans who make an early purchase via the three local carriers will receive a limited edition PRADA-branded phone cradle worth SGD$228 -while stocks last.

The PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 will be available at SGD$1,088 without contract.

To cater to consumers who are keen to buy the phone without a contract, LG is also holding a one-day-only sale on 21st January, exclusively at its LG LIVE Store located at Marina Bay Sands. The purchasers at the one-day-only sale will also receive the limited edition PRADA cradle while stocks last.

First Thoughts:

  • Surprisingly functional for a luxury phone.
  • Supports the latest technologies like NFC (Yes NFC), 8MP Rear Camera, 1GHz Dual-Core, Advanced NOVA display, etc.
  • However, you can probably get a phone with the same specifications for 2/3 the price.
  • Upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 in 2Q 2012.
  • Very sturdy build, slim, with a big screen. Very similar to the successful Samsung GALAXY S II, except with the brand PRADA.
  • The accompanying accessories (aka PRADA branded) makes it a well-rounded brand.
  • Verdict? I say great phone for women!

HackerspaceSG Needs Your Help Please – Membership Drive

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Jan 092012
 

Hey everyone out there reading this, HackerspaceSG needs your help. We are going into the RED and will not be able to sustain HackerspaceSG very much longer (read 1 month more) if we don’t increase our membership, and get members to pay for their memberships.

Here’s what we need your help with:

  1. Spread the world about HackerspaceSG and how awesome we are!
    In 1 sentence, HackerspaceSG is a physical space with unlimited possibilities, absolutely no boundaries, for you to do anything you want – from hosting community meetups to getting your startup going; from Arduino hardware hacking to software development; from organizing hardware hacking courses to software development courses; from dancing and music to drinks, parties and chilling out with the coolest people in Singapore.
  2. If you are interested to help out HackerspaceSG, join us as a member!
    All we’re asking is SGD$128 a month, and if we get MORE members, we’ll reduce our memberships for everyone to only SGD$64 a month. We’re not here to make money, just pay the bills. Check out http://hackerspace.sg/readme-txt/membership/ for more information and benefits.
  3. If you’re already an existing member, PLEASE PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
    We don’t run for free. We have rent to pay, we have drinks to buy for you guys. So please, pay your membership regularly.
  4. Donate or sponsor us to help us survive!
    You can donate or sponsor us as a one time donation to help us keep going. Contact me and I’ll get you hooked up with the right people. You can find more information at http://hackerspace.sg/readme-txt/donations/.

Help HackerspaceSG. Help the Communities. Help the Revolution of Ideas.

Samsung GALAXY Nexus available in Singapore in Q1 2012 (price included)

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Jan 042012
 

The Samsung GALAXY Nexus is available at SGD$948 (inclusive of GST), without line contract in Q1 2012 (estimated mid-Feb)

Key Features:

  • 1.2GHz dual core processor
  • 8.94mm in thickness, with a minimal 4.29mm thin bezel
  • 4.65’’ HD Super AMOLED display technology with a resolution of 720p (1280×720)
  • 16GB/32GB internal storage
  • 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 0.01ms response time
  • “pure Google” experience
  • Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
  • new People app - allows users to browse friends, family, and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution, and check their latest status updates from Google+ and other social networks
  • Offline Gmail search
  • Main(Rear) : 5 MP AF with LED Flash with zero shutter lag and fast shot2shot | Sub (Front) : 1.3MP for Video Call
  • panorama mode, 1080p video capture, and effects with silly faces and background replacement
  • Face Unlock which uses facial recognition to unlock the phone
  • Using NFC technology, Android Beam allows the sharing of web pages, apps, and YouTube videos with your friends by simply tapping your phones together

First Thoughts:

  • To Be Filled

Samsung OMNIA W available in Singapore in January 2012 (price included)

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Jan 042012
 

The Samsung Omnia W will be available in Singapore in January 2012 7th January 2012 at SGD$498 (inclusive of GST), without line contract.

Key Features:

  • 3.7” WVGA(800X480) Super AMOLED display
  • Main(Rear) : 5 MP AF with LED Flash Sub (Front) : VGA for Video Call
  • 1.4GHz processor
  • 14.4Mbps HSPA connectivity
  • Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
  • Samsung AllShare - provides content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTV’s, monitors and digital cameras
  • Video Call – allows 3G video conversations with friends and family
  • Mini Diary – enables users to capture their experiences in multimedia formats and create their own personalized digital journal while on the go
  • Samsung eBook client
  • Now 2.0 – provides current affairs, stock market and weather information
  • RSS Time – allows RSS feeds for newspapers, magazines and blogs to be downloaded onto the device and be read, while articles can be shared via email or Facebook

First Thoughts:

  • To Be Filled
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