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IT Show 2017 highlights

By Team HardwareZone - 18 Mar 2017

Smartphones & Tablets


 

IT Show 2017 - It's time to "hoot" some gadgets!

Happening from today March 16 to 19 at Suntec Singapore Levels 3, 4, and 6, IT Show is the place to be at if you want to fulfill your home entertainment, lifestyle electronics, office equipment, and travel technology shopping needs. Like last year, doors open from 11am for Level 3, and 12pm for Level 4 and 6 until 9pm each day. Admission is free.

Other than going from booth to booth looking for deal (see here for our mega preview article earlier), there are a lot of other activities you can take part in at the tech show, including a trade-in program, a Tech Showcase area, a booth babes selfie contest, and a sure-win lucky dip. For gamers, Gamex is where you get to experience the latest gaming consoles, gaming laptops, and featured games. You can check out this article for further info.

 

IT Show 2017 shopping resources

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Without further ado, let's jump right into the deals!

 

Apple

The iPad Mini 4 is the thinnest and lightest tablet Apple has ever made, and it also has a more powerful processor and much better display than the iPad Mini 3. Grab one from Nubox starting at $568 and get a free tempered glass screen protector, case, and iPad stand.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Mini 4 here.

Apple's iPad Pro 9.7 takes all of the features of the 12-inch iPad Pro and puts them into a more standard 9.7-inch form factor including stereo speakers, and Apple Pencil compatibility. Get one from Nubox starting at S$888 and receive a free case, stand, tempered glass screen protector, and a 4.8Amp 2 port adapter.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Pro 9.7 here.

 

ASUS

The ZenFone 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 3 or 4GB RAM. The phone has a 5.5-inch Full HD display and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Pick up the 3GB/32GB storage version for $398, and the 4GB/64GB storage version for $498

Read our full review of the ASUS ZenFone 3 here.

The ASUS ZenFone Deluxe is ASUS' first flagship smartphone and sports a unique aluminum alloy unibody invisible-antenna design, as well as a 23-megapixel rear camera, and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 6GB RAM. It usually retails for S$998, but you can get one at the IT Show for just $888 and you'll also get a 10,050mAh ASUS powerbank for free.

Read our full review of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe here.

 

Huawei

The Huawei Mate 9 has a huge 5.9-inch Full HD display and has a massive 4,000mAh battery. On the rear you'll find a unique dual rear camera setup that pairs a 20-megapixel monochrome camera with a 12-megapixel RGB camera, co-developed with German imaging maestros Leica. Pick one up from Singtel for S$288 on Combo Plan 3 at S$62.90/month and get a free Flip Cover worth S$69.

Read our full review of the Huawei Mate 9 here.

 

Lenovo

The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is the first smartphone compatible with Google's Tango platform, which combines specialized hardware and sensors with software algorithms for enhanced augmented reality experiences. Experience it for yourself at Starhub's booth at IT Show, and pick one up for just S$99 when you sign up for a 4G 5 plan at S$82.90/month and get a free case worth S$49.

Read our full review of the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro here.

 

LG

The 5.7-inch LG V20 boasts a dazzling array of high-end unique features including the world's first 32-bit quad Hi-Fi DAC, speakers tuned by B&O, professional-level video and audio manual recording controls, and no less than three cameras and two displays. Get one for S$139 at Starhub when you sign up for a 4G 4 plan at $62.90/month and get a free battery pack and LG 5,200mAh powerbank.

Read our full review of the LG V20 here.

 

Motorola

The Motorola Moto Z is a modular 5.5-inch smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The back of the phone allows a range of modular 'Moto Mods' to be attached to it, including a speaker, a projector and an extra battery. Pick one up from IT Show for $899 (usual price: $999) and get free extended warranty and accidental damage protection.

Read our full review of the Moto Z here.

 

Samsung

The Samsung A7 (2017) boasts many features taken straight from Samsung's flagship S range with a premium metal and glass build, IP68 dust and water resistance and a Full HD always-on Super AMOLED display. You also get front and rear 16-megapixel cameras and an octa-core Samsung Exynos 7880 processor. Pick one up from the IT Show for just S$598 (usual price: S$648) and get a free S View Cover and 32GB MicroSD Card.

Read our full review of the Samsung A7 (2017) here.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A6 10.1 with S Pen has a Full HD display and is powered by a Exynos 7870 processor. The handy S Pen stylus offers precise control, which makes it perfect for drawing and other productivity tasks. Pick it up at the IT Show for just $498 and get a free 5,100mAh fast charging battery pack worth S$58.

 

Sony

The Sony Xperia XZ boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, an IP68 dust and water resistance build, and a 23-megapixel 1/2.3-inch f/2.0 rear camera. Pick it up from M1's booth for S$198 when you sign a Reg contract ($62/month) and get a free Clear Cover.

Read out full review of the Sony Xperia XZ here.

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