Event Coverage

Sitex 2011 - Desktops, Notebooks, Networking, PC Accessories & Software

By James Lu, Leo Boon Yeow & Wong Chung Wee - 24 Nov 2011

Desktops - Acer & Apple

It's Showtime! - Desktops, Notebooks, Networking, PC Accessories & Software

Sitex 2011 is underway! For the next three days from 11am to 9pm, you'll find three halls at Singapore Expo full of the best IT and CE deals in Singapore. Whether you're hunting for a brand new computer, or just some system upgrades, this is the guide for you. From all-in-one machines, to gaming monsters, Ultrabooks and desktop replacements, we've scoured the show floor looking for the best buys in desktops, notebooks, networking and accessories and software. You'll find most of the Desktop and Notebook distributors in Hall 6 (the left most hall)!

 

Buying Guide Index

 

All Sitex 2011 Shopping Resources

Remember to check out the HardwareZone Tech Show Portal for the latest consolidated shopping resources and updates.

For those interested in the individual resources (and as a backup option), here are the links:

Sitex 2011 Live Discussion Forum

Our tech and bargain-savvy community is already abuzz about Sitex 2011 at our Sitex 2011 Forum. So, before venturing to Singapore Expo, drop in on the discussions and latest news.
Sitex 2011 Brochure Download

For those of you who would like to see all the show brochures, price plans and more, check out our Sitex 2011 Brochure Download section.

As an alternative, here's a backup link but it's not as advanced as the Tech Show Portal's alphabetized listing for easy viewing.

 

Sitex 2011 Live Twitter Update

Get real-time updates of the latest bargains over at our HardwareZone Twitter page. As usual, we're looking forward to your questions and contributions for Sitex 2011 so add in the #sitex tag if you spot any great deals when you're there!

 

Desktops

If you're looking for a new gaming rig to get the most out of the season's biggest blockbusters (did anyone say Skyrim, Battlefield 3 or Modern Warfare 3?) this is where you need to start. While notebooks may be portable and light, nothing can beat the sheer power of an overclocked desktop. Alternatively, maybe you're after a space saving, compact system? An all-in-one machine might be just what you're looking for.

Acer - Hall 6, Booth 6D10

Aspire G3610 (i25MR81T)

Aspire G3610 Gaming PC 

This gaming rig from Acer hits the sweet spot of just below one and a half grand and it features an Intel Core i5-2500 CPU. With a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 2GB card and a bundled 23-inch full HD LED LCD display, this rig is targeted at the casual gamer who is looking for a system that can be upgradable as his gaming demands increase in the future. Styled well and practically, the innards are totally self-upgradeable should you wish to invest in a more powerful graphics card, or any other component in the near future. The machine would also be ideal if you're shopping for an affordable gaming-oriented machine for children without spending too much for really powerful machines.

  • Sitex Price: $1,499 (SRP: $2,099)
  • Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 (free gift worth $39)

 

Aspire M1930 (G62M25)

Acer Aspire M1930

This is a star-buy offering from Acer and it features a Intel Pentium G620 processor with a clock speed of 2.6GHz. It comes bundled with a 20-inch LED LCD display and it features the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Suffice to say, if you need a basic desktop system  for family usage, this is both affordable and sufficient.

  • Sitex Price: $699 (Usual Price: $999)
  • Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 (free gift worth $39)

 

Brochures

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Apple - Available at Nubox, Hall 6, Booth 6D30 & 6E30

Apple iMac

Apple iMac

The machine that brought all-in-one machines back into the limelight, the Apple iMac. It may feature notebook components, but they are well put into a very beautiful package of aluminum and glass. There are also several variations for the iMac. It comes in two different sizes, 21.5-inch display or the huge 27-inch display models. Each size also has 2 variations that differ in terms of processors and graphics cards. For the 27-inch machines, you have the choice of either a quad-core Intel Core i5 2.7GHz. or 3.1GHz processor, and an AMD Radeon HD 6770M or 6970M graphics card. The difference in price between the two is about S$400. It also comes with a wide-array of ports, especially the very fast Thunderbolt port. Its display is a very sharp HD LED glossy screen (1980 x 1080 pixels) that is good for everything you need to do on it.

  • Sitex Price: $2,348 (Core i5 2.7GHz, AMD Radeon HD 6770M), $2,748 (Core i5 3.1GHz, AMD Radeon HD 6790M)
  • Promotions: Add $48 to receive 8GB RAM upgrade, and Magix Trackpad.

 

Brochures

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