StarHub to Offer New iPad in Singapore on 16 March (Pricing and Location)

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Mar 142012
 

StarHub will offer iPad with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its advanced nationwide high-speed HSPA+ network and experience speeds of up to 21Mbps.

Get the new iPad from 8am onwards at Marina Bay Link Mall, Bugis, Plaza Singapura and OUB StarHub Shops.

You can also get it from selected StarHub retail outlets at the usual operating hours.

StarHub new iPad Price Plans after the break: Continue reading »

LTE on Apple’s new iPad might not work in Singapore

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Mar 082012
 

A quick search on Apple’s LTE broadband frequency band spectrum support on the new iPad shows the following:

Wi-Fi + 4G model: LTE (700, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Singapore’s LTE broadband frequency band spectrum from the various telcos:

M1: 1.8 GHz, 2.6 GHz frequency bands
SingTel: 2.6 GHz (for now) and 1.8 GHz (later) frequency bands
StarHub: 1.8 GHz (exploring) and  2.6 GHz (possibly) – Q2 of 2012

But don’t worry yet, IDA has mentioned in many papers, journals, and reports that they are exploring 700/800 MHz spectrum.

Hey, you still have 3G on the new iPad.

StarHub offering Free Xbox 360 “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle with Broadband Subscription

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Feb 292012
 

StarHub is offering the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle when customers subscribe to either the 50Mbps Fibre Home Broadband Plan or 50Mbps Cable Broadband two-year plan at S$81.32 monthly. This offer will also be available at the IT Show 2012 from 8th March to 11th March 2012.

Each StarHub customer will also receive the Star Wars toy figurine for free.

You can sign up now at http://www.starhub.com/promotions/broadband/xbox360_maxInfinitypremiumplus.html

Note that customers will only be able to receive the bundle after 3rd April 2012 upon launch of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle.

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!

Motorola RAZR, Atrix and XOOM offers at SITEX 2011

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Nov 232011
 

Motorola RAZR

Selling points & Key features:

  • World’s slimmest smartphone (only 7.1mm), making it very thin and light
  • Designed with impressive materials, including diamond-cut aluminium accents and hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display, KEVLAR fibre coating and Corning Gorilla Glass screen with splash-guard coating.
  • Smart and intuitive software
    • Smart Actions (a preloaded app on Motorola RAZR that lets you automate everyday tasks and enable better battery life)
    • Motorola MotoCast app (mobile cloud computing straight from your PC to the Motorola RAZR)

Pricing

SRP @ $888 (Without contract)

  • M1 – $118 (U.P $418) with Extreme Surf Plan
  • Singtel – $278 on 3G Flexi Lite Plan w 12GB for internet surfing
  • StarHub – $98 2-yr 3G mobile voice and data plan

Show Price – Please refer to telco booths at the show for more information.

Special Bundles/Extra goodies

  • M1 – Buy a Motorola Razr and get a Takashimaya voucher worth $50 (while stock lasts)
  • StarHub – Buy a Motorola Razr and get a Motorola Universal Portable Power Pack worth $68 (while stick lasts)

Motorola ATRIX

Selling points & Key features:

  • Powered by Andriod, the Motorola Atrix is designed to become a user’s primary digital hub to create, edit and enjoy documents, media and content.
  • With the ability to pack power and capabilities of a PC in your pocket, the Motorola Atrix transforms into webtopp with its accessory: the Motorola Lapdock
  • This smartphone runs on a full Mozilla Firefox browser and supports Adobe Flash Player.

Pricing

SRP @ $1, 288, bundled with Lapdock or $988, bundled with HD Multimedia Dock

Show Price – Please refer to telco booths at the show for more information.

Special Bundles/Extra goodies

Please refer to M1 and StarHub telco booths at the show for more information.

Motorola XOOM (Wi-Fi and 3G Variants)

Selling points & Key features:

  • Redefining what a tablet experience can be, the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi comes ready to use out-of-the-box and supports Adobe Flash Player, giving users full access to Flash websites, videos and games.
  • Widescreen display, measuring 10.1-inch and is HD-enabled; allowing display to be richer and clearer.
  • A great multi-tasker: the first tablet to feature Google Mobile services include Good Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction, and Google Talk with video and voice chat.
  • It also features a 1GHz dual-core processor, 32 GB of memory with the ability to expand to 64Gb (with a 32 Gb microSD card) and 1GB of RAM, delivering exceptionally fast and smooth performance.

Pricing

SRP @ $888 (Wi-Fi) or $988 (3G)

Show Price – Please refer to telco booths at the show for more information.

Special Bundles/Extra goodies

Please refer to M1 and StarHub telco booths at the show for more information.

SingTel, M1, StarHub iPhone 4S Launch Details on 28th October in Singapore

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Oct 272011
 

The Apple iPhone 4S is upon us today in Singapore, and here are the summary of all the launch details for the 3 telcos – SingTel, M1, and StarHub.

All launches starts on 28th October 00:00 midnight.

SingTel – Suntec Convention Hall 402
M1 – M1 Shop Paragon
StarHub – StarHub @ Plaza Singapura (invited customers only)

StarHub releases iPhone 4S pricing, private midnight launch, Available at StarHub Retail Outlets

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Oct 272011
 

Finally the pricing for the StarHub iPhone 4S with contract is out. Note that there is no pre-order or midnight launch open to public like SingTel and M1. The midnight launch will be held on 28 October 2011 at StarHub shop in Plaza Singapura for invited customers only.

However, the iPhone 4S will be available at majority of the StarHub Retail outlets. Find out more at http://iphone.starhub.com

  SmartSurf
iPhone 100		 SmartSurf
iPhone 300		 SmartSurf
iPhone 700		 SmartSurf
iPhone Unlimited
  Monthly Subscription $38 $58 $98 $205
  Local bundled data
(Up to 14.4Mbps*)		 12GB Unlimited 
  Excess local data
charges		 $0.0034 / KB -
  Local data usage bill cap Unlimited at $30 / mth  -
  Outgoing local mins 100 300 700 2000
  SMS / MMS 500 2000
For students and NSF: UNLIMITED SMS / MMS
  iPhone 4S 16GB $498 $248 $0 $0
  iPhone 4S 32GB $678 $378 $108 $0
  iPhone 4S 64GB $818 $558 $228 $128
  iPhone 4 8GB $400 $130 $0 $0

The iPhone 4S will be available at the following StarHub Retail Outlets on 28th October morning when they open:

NORTH EAST WEST CENTRAL
nex
#B1-24/25/26		 Tampines Mall
#02-26D/27/28		 IMM
#01-62		 Plaza Singapura
#01-36
nex
#04-45		 Parkway Parade
#B1-30/32		 West Mall
#04-17		 VivoCity
#02-202
Causeway Point
#03-07/08/09		 Parkway Parade
#B1-37		 Bukit Batok MRT
#01-04		 OUB Centre
#B1-02
Blk 183
Toa Payoh Central
#01-278		 Bedok Point
#03-20		 Bukit Panjang Plaza
#01-29		 Marina Bay Link Mall
#B2-52/53/54/55
Toa Payoh HDB Hub
#01-06		 Tampines One
#04-28		 Jurong Point
Shopping Centre
#B1-14		 Bugis Junction
#B1-20A/21
Junction 8
Shopping Centre
#02-31		   Clementi Mall
#B1-03/04		 Bugis Junction
#03-14
Sun Plaza
#02-15		     Esplanade MRT
#B1-07
Hougang Mall
#04-13/14		     ION Orchard
#B3-16
Compass Point
#B1-30		     313@Somerset
#04-04
Ang Mo Kio Hub
#02-57		     Suntec City Mall
#02-001P, e-life@suntec
North Point
Shopping Centre
#B1-03		     Liang Court
#B1-20
CitySquare Mall
#B2-25		      
119 Serangoon Road      

Nokia N9: The Best and Only Meego Nokia Phone – Available in Singapore

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Sep 072011
 

Nokia N9 is built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology, offering a one-of-a-kind user experience.

The Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design where the home key is replaced by a simple gesture: a swipe. Whenever you’re in an application, swiping from the edge of the display takes you home. The three home views of the user interface are designed to give fast access to the most important things people do with a phone: using apps, staying up to date with notifications and social networks, and switching between activities.

The industrial design of the Nokia N9 is an example of extreme product making and craft. Its body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate which flows seamlessly into beautifully formed curved glass with a curved scratch resistant screen. The laminated, deep black display creates a seemingly floating user interface.

The Nokia N9 is available in three colors – black, cyan and magenta, with storage options of 16GB (SGD$799) and 64GB (SGD$899) at all 3 operators in Singapore – Singtel, Starhub and M1 – starting in October.

Initial Thoughts of the Nokia N9:

  • Love the design, love the hardware, love the new UI.
  • Would I buy it? No – it’s going to be the one and only Meego device out there. Support is questionable in terms of long term strategy.
  • Since most of the “innovations” on the Nokia N9 are done under the “Disruptive” category, i.e. Nokia N9, rest assured that you will see these innovations in future phones – so why buy the Nokia N9 then?
  • Would you buy it? Maybe – if you want to stand out over the rest, i.e. not using an iPhone, and using the ONLY Meego phone and you’re looking for a stylish phone but don’t care much about support.
  • Don’t get me wrong, there will be apps available since it runs the QT development platform, that means most Symbian apps will be available on the Nokia N9.
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