LG Optimus 3D Available in Singapore at the end of August 2011

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Aug 122011
 

The LG Optimus 3D takes the smartphone experience into new territory with its Tri-Dual configuration – dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory – which allows for improved performance when multi-tasking, viewing graphics-intensive websites, enjoying a movie or playing graphics-intensive games. The LG Optimus 3D is also a major step forward in the utilization of full 3D functionality in everyday life – users can record and immediately view content in 3D without the need for special glasses.

The LG Optimus 3D will be available in Singapore at the end August (estimate 26th August) at a recommended retail price of S$938.00 inclusive of GST.

My take? Here are the pros:

  • Best overall smartphone catered for creating 3D content, viewing 3D content, and sharing 3D content.
  • Covers all areas including conversion from 2D content to 3D content.
  • Bundles 3 games and 7 more free games playable in 3D.
  • Automatic realigning algorithm should your stereoscopic cameras mis-align due to drops.
  • Best flicker-free and glasses-free stereoscopic LCD screen, however you need to position the phone and your eyes properly.
And cons:
  • Still running Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread in Q4. But by then, wouldn’t Ice-cream Sandwich be almost out?
  • It’s still a little laggy, but it should be fixed on the final firmware and further upgrades to newer versions.
  • The 3D camera drains a lot of battery, and yes, the battery life is still not that great.
Will you buy the LG Optimus 3D?

Best of Android Super Phones in 1st Half of 2011

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Jun 132011
 

Half of 2011 is gone, and we take a look at the best of the best Android super phones out there in the market for the 1st half of 2011. All these phones (with the exception of LG Optimus 2X and Motorola Atrix) are running the latest and greatest Android 2.3 Gingerbread with their own unique customizations. There is a reason why these phones will only hold their place as the best in the 1st half of 2011, because in the 2nd half of 2011 before the year ends, we will see more powerful Android phones scheduled to be released using quad-cores, and running the new version of Android 4.0 Ice-cream Sandwich, providing a completely new super phone experience. And now, we have the best top 5 phones from the 5 Android super phones manufacturers (in no particular order):

Here’s a table of comparison between the 5 devices:

LG Optimus 2X Samsung GALAXY S II HTC Sensation Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Motorola Atrix
Android OS 2.2 Froyo (Upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread) 2.3.x Gingerbread 2.3.x Gingerbread 2.3.x Gingerbread 2.2 Froyo (Upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread)
CPU 1GHz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, Nvidia Tegra 2 1.2GHz Cortex A9 Dual-core Qualcomm 1.2GHz Dual-Core Scorpion, Adreno 220 GPU Qualcomm 1GHz Scorpion, Adreno 205 GPU 1GHz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset
Display 4” 480 x 800 IPS LCD 4.27” 480 x 800 Super AMOLED Plus 4.3” 540 x 960 qHD 4.2” 480 x 854 LCD 4” 540 x 960 qHD
Custom UI Optimus UI 2.0 TouchWiz 4.0 Sense UI 3.0 Rachael UI Motoblur UI
Internal Storage 8GB 16GB 1GB 512MB 16GB
Battery 1500 mAh 1650 mAh 1520 mAh 1500 mAh 1930 mAh
Camera 8 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED Flash
1.3 MP front camera		 8 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED Flash
2 MP front camera		 8 MP rear camera with auto focus and dual LED flash
VGA front camera		 8 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash
(No front camera)		 5 MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash
VGA front camera
Retail Price SGD$888 SGD$998 SGD$838 SGD$888 SGD$988 (with HD Multimedia Dock)

I’m always asked which phone I’ll recommend to people, and which phone I’ll buy if I had the money. Well, if I’m looking for the best of the best of all Android phones, I’ll get the Samsung GALAXY S II which will be out in Singapore by the end of June 2011.

I highly recommend the Samsung GALAXY S II because it has the best all rounded specifications, together with the Super AMOLED Plus screen (which dramatically reduces battery usage) and large battery capacity of 1650 mAh, you’ll be able to use this phone the whole day without charging up (the biggest complaint against Android phones).

My only complaint about the Samsung GALAXY S II is that it’s way too thin for my hands (which isn’t such a bad thing for many people), and TouchWiz UI. In terms of customized UI, HTC Sensation has got the best so far with the new Sense UI 3.0 bringing “Active Lockscreen” into the picture, enabling the possibility of music controller on the lockscreen, one of the biggest requests from everyone who wants to use (or has used) Android. But hey, that’s software and it will eventually be on every Android phone soon (I hope).

What do you guys think of the Best Android Super Phones in 1H 2011? Which do you like?

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The PC Show 2011 – Highlights to look out for – Fujitsu Lifebook

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Jun 082011
 
Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

1. Fujitsu Lifebook NH751

Fitted with a 17.3-inch Full HD screen ,the LIFEBOOK NH751 is powered by the Intel® Quadcore i7-2630QM and offers a phenomenal Blu-ray audio-visual experience via its built-in 1GB NVIDIA® graphics card and Optimus™ technology – culminating in the perfect balance between performance and battery life. Furthermore, there is also the unmatched surround sound quality, all thanks to the digital theatre system (DTS) and luxury 5.1 speakers. It is the first high-powered notebook to be launched by Fujitsu in Singapore that is designed specifically for hard-core gamers.

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: Intel® Quad-core i7-2630QM (2.0GHZ, 6MB L3 Cache)
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
  • 17.3-inch Full-HD(16:9) 1920×1080, LED BL, 300nits for enhanced visual experience
  • 8GB DDR3 (2x4GB 1333Mhz)
  • 640GB SATA
  • Wireless 802.11BGN
  • USB 3.0 compatible
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M graphics with 1GB dedicated memory and NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology
  • DTS Sound and 5.1 speakers with Tweeter and Sub-Woofer for full-bodied, rich sound.
  • Blu-ray (RW) Drive

Retail Price: $2,988
Price at Show: $2,788
Promotions: Free S$200 Cash Rebate + Free upgrade to 8GB RAM + Fujitsu MH330 Mini-Notebook total worth S$ 857 (Don’t Include Carrier Case)

2. Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)

The new Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH531 offers an outstanding form and comprehensive features to suit the needs of value-conscious home users seeking a desktop alternative. Unparalleled in its offerings, the AH531 achieves perfection in mobility and entertainment at a value beyond comparison.

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: i5-2510M (2.3 Ghz, 3MB L3 Cache)
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
  • 15.6” HD SuperFine High Back Lit LED, 220 nits Display
  • 8GB DDR3 RAM
  • 640GB SATA hard drive
  • Intel Wireless with Intel WiDi Technology
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 525 with Optimus Technology and 1GB VRAM
  • 1.3 Megapixel camera
  • HDMI and Bluetooth enabled

3. Fujitsu Lifebook PH521 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: AMD Brazos AMD E-350 + HD6310M
  • OS:Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
  • 11.6” HD SuperFine display
  • 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 500GB SATA
  • Atheros Wireless 802.11B/G/N
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • 1.3” Megapixel camera
  • HDMI and Bluetooth enabled
  • Weighs less than 1.4kg
  • Extended battery life

Suggested Retail Price: $899
Price at Show: $899
Promotions: Free Upgrade to 4GB RAM + Fujitsu External Optical Disk Drive total worth S$ 298 (Does not include Carrier Case)

Download Factsheet - FUJITSU0100 Factsheet PH521 (9Mar)

4. Fujitsu Lifebook T901 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)

The LIFEBOOK T901 Tablet PC paves a new way of optimizing mobile productivity. Enhanced with the Dual Digitizer feature and 13.3-inch SuperFine WideXGA display, the T901 gives business users the ultimate freedom of choice between a stylus pen or the use of your fingers on the screen. The bidirectional, high transmissive back-light LED screen also offers a 160 degree viewing angle. Change your Tablet PC experience with the LIFEBOOK T901.

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: i7-2620M (2.7GHz, 4MB L3 Cache)
  • OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
  • 13.3” WXGA TFT with dual digitizer, 300 nits display
  • 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 500GB SATA hard drive
  • Intel Wireless 6205 ABGN
  • NVIDIA NVS 4200M with 1GB VRAM
  • 2.0 Megapixel camera
  • HDMI and v3.0 Bluetooth enabled

5. Fujitsu Lifebook LH 531

Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: i5-2510M (2.3 Ghz, 3MB L3 Cache)
  • OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
  • 14” HD SuperFine High, Back Lit LED, 220 nits Display
  • 4GM DDR3 RAM
  • 500GB SATA hardrive
  • NVIDIA GeForce 410M with Optimus Technology and 1GB VRAM
  • Wireless 802.11BGN
  • 1.3 Megapixel web camera
  • HDMI and Bluetooth enabled
  • Available in Black, Red or Cherry Pink
  • Weighs 2.1kg
  • Japanese Cool Tech design philosophy. An accented curve on its side profile represents the strength of a Japanese Katana Blade

Suggested Retail Price: $1,288
Price at Show: $999
Promotions: Free S$289 Cash Back Rebate + Free upgrade to 4GB RAM + Carrier Case worth a total of $447

Download Factsheet - LH531_Factsheet

6. Fujitsu Lifebook BH531

Technical Specifications:

  • Powered by NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology and 1GB VRAM, the LIFEBOOK BH531 balances mainstream features and portability with affordability
  • outstanding HD graphics performance whenever it is needed while extending battery life with its Power ECO button
  • weighs less than 2kg and is available in Shiny Black and Garnet Red

Suggested Retail Price: $1,488
Price at Show: $1,388
Promotions: Free S$ 100 Cash Back Rebate + Free Upgrade to 6GB RAM + Carrier Case total worth S$328

Download factsheet - FUJITSU0108 BH531 Factsheet (Mar 23)

The PC Show 2011 – Highlights to look out for – Toshiba

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Jun 072011
 

Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd

1. Toshiba Qosmio F7 – for superior gaming experience (NEW)

  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Quad Core 2.0 Ghz with Turbo Boost Technology
  • Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • 15.6” HD Clear SuperView LED backlight display, resolution 1366 x 768
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with Optimus Technology (ext 2GB dedicated VRAM)
  • 640GB 7200rpm hard drive with shock absorbers
  • Bluetooth 3.0, wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Harman Kardon ® stereo speakers
  • 5-in-1 card reader (supports SD™ Card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™,Multimedia Card™), USB2.0 and USB 3.0, and HDMI-CEC ports
  • Built-in web camera

Toshiba Qosmio F750-1001X (part#s PQF75L-012002) – PC Show Price: $2,199
Toshiba Qosmio F750-1005X (part#s PQF75L-017002) – PC Show Price: $2,299

2. Toshiba Qosmio X770 – gaming in the third dimension (NEW)

The Qosmio X770 takes mobile gaming to the next level with the NVIDIA® 3DVision active shutter glasses technology

  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Quad Core 2.0 Ghz with Turbo Boost Technology
  • Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • 17.3” HD Clear SuperView 3D display with LED backlight TFT display, resolution 1920 x 1080
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX560M with (ext 1.5GB GDDR5 VRAM)
  • 1TB 7200rpm SATA hard drive with shock absorbers
  • Bluetooth 3.0, wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Harman Kardon ® stereo speakers with builtin Subwoofer
  • 5-in-1 card reader (supports SD™ Card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™,Multimedia Card™) USB2.0 and USB 3.0, and HDMI-CEC ports
  • Built-in 3D web camera

Toshiba Qosmio X770-1001X-glass 3D (part#s PSBY5L-00D00R) – PC Show Price: $3799

The PC Show 2011 – Highlights to look out for – Acer

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Jun 072011
 

Acer Computer (Singapore) Pte Ltd

1. Acer Iconia Tab A500 (NEW)

Mobility and innovation, have now found a new form of expression in the new Acer ICONIA TAB A500, a 10.1-inch tablet designed to maximize content enjoyment, providing the same rich multimedia, gaming and Web experience you can enjoy on your home PC with the added user-friendliness of multitouch technology. The ICONIA Tab A500 will be equipped with the latest, highly intuitive Google Android 3.0 “Honeycomb” operating system, the latest version of the Android platform specificallyoptimized for tablets, combined with Acer user interface (UI) to reach a whole new level of interactivity. Enjoy full touch experience in HD.

Technical Specifications

  • Processor: dual-core NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2, the first mobile dual core CPU
  • OS: Google Android 3.0 “Honeycomb”
  • Ultra-low power (ULP) NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU with Flash 10.1 support
  • 10.1” colour display with wide viewing angle, with full capacitive multi-touch screen
  • Built in HDMI port and 1080p output
  • Wifi, and Bluetooth 2.1
  • 5 Megapixel camera

2. Aspire 4750G-2634G64Mn

For top of the crop performance, the latest 14″ Aspire 4750G is compact enough to bring along on your travels, while offering high-definition views and powerful Intel® processing performance for media enjoyment and everyday multitasking.

Technical Specifications

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM quad core with turbo boost technology
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M (1024MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM) with Optimus™ switchable graphics technology
  • USB 3.0 ports
  • 640GM hard drive
  • Dolby®Advanced Audio V2

3. Acer Iconia Duo (NEW)

The world’s first 10-finger multi-touch dual-screen notebook. A personal approach to personal computing. If you are looking for a different and innovative approach to personal computing, look no further. With its two all-point multi-touch displays Acer ICONIA DUO offers an enhanced content consumption experience and brings the interaction with the tablet to a new level.

Technical Specifications

  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 processor
  • Unique dual-screen layout
  • 14” HD (1366 x 768 resolution), Acer CineCrystal™ LED backlit TFT LCDs with scratch and fingerprint resistant Gorilla® Glass
  • Dolby Home Theatre v3 provides an immersive sound experience
  • HDMI™ port
  • Incorporates the Acer Ring and built-in touch applications

4. Aspire M3970 (i23MR41T)

The Best Buy from Acer if you are looking for a PC. Packed with an Intel® Core i5 Quad processor and the latest 1GB of Nvidia dedicated graphics, the Aspire M3970 is the answer to your entertainment and multimedia needs. With a huge hard disk space that features Acer’s easy-swap HDD bay and embedded high-definition sound with 7.1-channel audio support, the Aspire M3970 guarantees a responsive performance as well as multimedia excellence.

Dell XPS 15z, the thinnest 15″ Laptop, is Available in Singapore

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May 262011
 

Is anyone drooling yet? Oh my, this baby looks simply amazing. The Dell XPS 15z laptop, one of the thinnest 15-inch PCs, and the first in a series of new thin and ultra-powerful products from Dell to come this year. With the XPS 15z, everyone from mobile warriors to students and small-business owners now have everything they need to work hard and play hard in one stunning package.

Availability:
The XPS 15z is available today in Singapore on www.Dell.com.sg and will be available through Dell’s retail partners by 31 May.

Detailed Information:

  • Thin (0.97”/24.68mm) laptop PC with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; aluminum and mag-alloy enclosure
  • 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices
  • Standard HD or optional Full HD (1920×1080) WLED display
  • Fast NVIDIA graphics options:
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M with 1GB graphics memory
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M with 2GB graphics memory
  • Includes NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology; NVIDIA 3DTV Play technology
  • 4GB up to 8GB DDR3[vii] 1333Mhz memory options
  • Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, up to 750GB
  • Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)
  • Backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard with adjustable brightness
  • Optimized touchpad
  • Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
  • Intel Wireless Display-ready[xi]
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life with 8-cell battery
  • USB 3.0 (2), USB/eSATA with PowerShare, HDMI 1.4, Mini Display-Port, Gigabit Ethernet and audio connectors
  • Built-in 9-in-1 media card reader
  • Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers
  • Dell Stage software for fast access to content like music, videos and photos
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.97” (24.68mm) / Width: 15.15” (384.85mm) / Depth 10.25” (260.37mm); Weight: starting at 5.54lbs (2.51 kg)

LG Optimus 2X is Available in Singapore

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Mar 262011
 

The LG Optimus 2X is now available in Singapore at the recommended retail price of S$888.00 at all telecommunications outlets.

From SingTel Shop – www.singtelshop.com/eshop_gallery/index.jsf?modelid=P990
From M1 – www.m1shop.com.sg/DisplayProduct?displayDetails=15420
From Starhub – www.starhub.com/mobile/handset/elgm0006801lgoptimus2xdarkbrown.html

Key Features:

  • NVIDIA Tegra 2 (1GHz dual-core) Processor
  • Full HD 1080P Video Recording and Playback
  • 8MPX Camera with 8GB Internal Memory
  • Content Mirroring via HDMI
  • GPU-Accelerated Flash Support