NEWS / 14 Jun 2013 / 5 days ago
Featuring an anodized aluminum shell and magnesium alloy body inspired by jet engines and stealth bombers, the Alienware 14, Alienware 17, and Alienware 18 power on the Intel fourth gen (Haswell) i7 processors with NVIDIA GeForce 700 Series graphics.
NEWS / 13 Jun 2013 / 6 days ago
The Sony VAIO Pro 13 will hit all Sony stores and authorized outlets from end June, while the VAIO Pro 11 and VAIO Duo 13, from mid July.
Toshiba has just revealed their new key products for 2013. There are several a couple of new notebooks powered by Intel's latest fourth generation Intel Core processors; a Tegra 4 tablet; portable external hard drives; as well as some other peripherals as well.
NEWS / 12 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Toshiba has announced a slew of products including Qosmio and Satellite P-series gaming laptops, Satellite S40 series laptops for everyday use, Portégé Z10t Ultrabook, Excite Pure / Write tablets running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform, Canvio Connect portable hard drives, palm-held Camileo X150 Full HD camcorder, and a USB Mobile LED Monitor.
Have you just gotten your Surface Pro, finished setting it up, and thinking of what to do next? Why not fire up IE10 and read this tips and tricks article? Surface RT users, we didn't forget you - many of these tips apply to you too.
While iOS 7 was the focus of Apple's WWDC offerings, the company also unveiled Haswell refreshes of its 11- and 13- inch MacBook Air line as well as a radically redesigned Mac Pro.
You can't have a PC show without PCs! Not forgetting notebooks, networking devices, peripherals, software and gaming gear too! So no matter what computing products you're looking for, we've got you covered on what to look for in this year's show to get the best gadgets at the best prices.
NEWS / 07 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Fujitsu has just revealed the existence of the 14-inch Fujitsu Lifebook UH90 Ultrabook. It's designed like some of the older UH series products, but it has a whopping 3200 x 1800p touch display, one of the highest ever seen on an Ultrabook.
Check out Sony's new mainstream laptop, the VAIO Fit. The VAIO Fit is available in Singapore only in a 15-inch form factor, but with two distinct variants in the form of the Fit 15 and the Fit 15E.
We go hands-on with Sony's super-slim and ultra-light touchscreen-enabled VAIO Pro Ultrabook, which come in both 11-inch and 13-inch variants.
The ASUS ROG G740 gaming notebook features the latest 4th-generation Intel 'Haswell' mobile processor, in addition to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 700M series of graphics chip. Uncover our first impressions with this latest ROG gaming notebook.
We go hands-on with Sony's newest convertible laptop computer, the VAIO Duo 13, featuring an improved Surf Slider hinge design as well as more powerful guts thanks to Intel's fourth-generation Core technologies.
We had a quick hands-on session with Razer’s latest gaming notebooks, the 14-inch Razer Blade and 17-inch Razer Blade Pro, and here are our first impressions.
Sony announces their new lineup of VAIO laptops and convertibles, redefining how we perceive the notion of thin and light to be.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Sony has extended its summer 2013 VAIO lineup with the introduction of VAIO Duo 13 and VAIO Pro 13/11.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel is upping its ante in the perceptual computing area with a $100 million investment fund that aims to accelerate the development of software and applications that gives future computers the ability to see, listen and feel.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel announced the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors at Computex 2013, bringing along with it a whole host of new thin, light, sleek and powerful convertible 2-in-1 Ultrabooks.
We had a quick hands-on session with the ASUS Transformer Book Trio right after the press conference. Read on to uncover our first impressions with this hybrid notebook device.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced the world's first three-in-one mobile device, the Transformer Book Trio. It can switch between a Windows 8 notebook, Android tablet and Windows 8 desktop.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Toshiba will be launching the Portege Z10t, a hybrid Ultrabook that's geared towards the enterprise environment due to its robust set of security features. It has a display that, when detached from the bundled keyboard dock, becomes a powerful Windows 8 Pro tablet.
NEWS / 14 Jun 2013 / 5 days ago
Featuring an anodized aluminum shell and magnesium alloy body inspired by jet engines and stealth bombers, the Alienware 14, Alienware 17, and Alienware 18 power on the Intel fourth gen (Haswell) i7 processors with NVIDIA GeForce 700 Series graphics.
NEWS / 13 Jun 2013 / 6 days ago
The Sony VAIO Pro 13 will hit all Sony stores and authorized outlets from end June, while the VAIO Pro 11 and VAIO Duo 13, from mid July.
NEWS / 12 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Toshiba has announced a slew of products including Qosmio and Satellite P-series gaming laptops, Satellite S40 series laptops for everyday use, Portégé Z10t Ultrabook, Excite Pure / Write tablets running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform, Canvio Connect portable hard drives, palm-held Camileo X150 Full HD camcorder, and a USB Mobile LED Monitor.
NEWS / 07 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Fujitsu has just revealed the existence of the 14-inch Fujitsu Lifebook UH90 Ultrabook. It's designed like some of the older UH series products, but it has a whopping 3200 x 1800p touch display, one of the highest ever seen on an Ultrabook.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Sony has extended its summer 2013 VAIO lineup with the introduction of VAIO Duo 13 and VAIO Pro 13/11.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel is upping its ante in the perceptual computing area with a $100 million investment fund that aims to accelerate the development of software and applications that gives future computers the ability to see, listen and feel.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel announced the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors at Computex 2013, bringing along with it a whole host of new thin, light, sleek and powerful convertible 2-in-1 Ultrabooks.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced the world's first three-in-one mobile device, the Transformer Book Trio. It can switch between a Windows 8 notebook, Android tablet and Windows 8 desktop.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Toshiba will be launching the Portege Z10t, a hybrid Ultrabook that's geared towards the enterprise environment due to its robust set of security features. It has a display that, when detached from the bundled keyboard dock, becomes a powerful Windows 8 Pro tablet.
NEWS / 31 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
NVIDIA has just introduced the top-range GeForce GTX 700m gaming notebook GPUs that enable current gaming notebooks to be thinner and faster than before.
NEWS / 31 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Razer has just announced its new Blade Pro gaming notebook which features the latest Intel's fourth generation Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M discrete notebook graphics.
NEWS / 28 May 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Microsoft's much awaited Surface Pro notebook will soon be available in Singapore from 3rd June at 20 major Challenger Stores around Singapore, as well as selected Harvey Norman and Newstead outlets. Both the 64GB and 128GB editions will be available with their accessories, so check out the full details after the jump!
NEWS / 28 May 2013 / 3 weeks ago
A total of three Chromebooks from Acer, HP and Samsung have now been introduced to Singapore. These notebooks will be available in Courts retail stores across the island. The most affordable Chromebook would be the Acer C7 which retails at S$369.
NEWS / 20 May 2013 / 4 weeks ago
Today, we were briefed on MSI's soon to be released G-Series gaming notebooks. The latest generation of gaming notebooks from MSI will feature the newest Haswell Intel processors and AMD APUs. Read on to find out what you can expect.
NEWS / 16 May 2013 / 4 weeks ago
AMD has unveiled its Radeon HD 8970M mobile graphics chip that is the most powerful from its Radeon HD 8000M stable. The new chip packs twice the number of stream processors as the 8870M graphics chip, and the company claims that it can be up to 54 per cent faster than NVIDIA's GeForce 680M.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 5 weeks ago
Targus has just announced their new Crave II series of backpacks and cases for notebooks and tablets. The new products are improved with new features and a slimmer profile for a more compact profile that's more attractive in general.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 5 weeks ago
Frustrated that your Surface Pro's pen doesn't support pressure sensitivity in apps like Photoshop? We've the answer for you: Head over to Wacom's website now to download the new Windows 8 driver.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 5 weeks ago
Sony expands its range of touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E models that are available in both 14- and 15-inch screen sizes in a range of colors.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 5 weeks ago
According to a report by PC World, HP will be standardizing the design and features of all of its notebooks and tablets to cut manufacturing costs and help customers better identify its products.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 5 weeks ago
Fujitsu has unveiled the latest Lifebook E Series that comprises of three flagship business notebooks Lifebook E753, Lifebook E743, and Lifebook E733. This is the first series of Fujitsu Lifebook models to embody Fujitsu's 'Family Concept'.
Toshiba has just revealed their new key products for 2013. There are several a couple of new notebooks powered by Intel's latest fourth generation Intel Core processors; a Tegra 4 tablet; portable external hard drives; as well as some other peripherals as well.
Have you just gotten your Surface Pro, finished setting it up, and thinking of what to do next? Why not fire up IE10 and read this tips and tricks article? Surface RT users, we didn't forget you - many of these tips apply to you too.
While iOS 7 was the focus of Apple's WWDC offerings, the company also unveiled Haswell refreshes of its 11- and 13- inch MacBook Air line as well as a radically redesigned Mac Pro.
You can't have a PC show without PCs! Not forgetting notebooks, networking devices, peripherals, software and gaming gear too! So no matter what computing products you're looking for, we've got you covered on what to look for in this year's show to get the best gadgets at the best prices.
Check out Sony's new mainstream laptop, the VAIO Fit. The VAIO Fit is available in Singapore only in a 15-inch form factor, but with two distinct variants in the form of the Fit 15 and the Fit 15E.
We go hands-on with Sony's super-slim and ultra-light touchscreen-enabled VAIO Pro Ultrabook, which come in both 11-inch and 13-inch variants.
The ASUS ROG G740 gaming notebook features the latest 4th-generation Intel 'Haswell' mobile processor, in addition to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 700M series of graphics chip. Uncover our first impressions with this latest ROG gaming notebook.
We go hands-on with Sony's newest convertible laptop computer, the VAIO Duo 13, featuring an improved Surf Slider hinge design as well as more powerful guts thanks to Intel's fourth-generation Core technologies.
We had a quick hands-on session with Razer’s latest gaming notebooks, the 14-inch Razer Blade and 17-inch Razer Blade Pro, and here are our first impressions.
Sony announces their new lineup of VAIO laptops and convertibles, redefining how we perceive the notion of thin and light to be.
We had a quick hands-on session with the ASUS Transformer Book Trio right after the press conference. Read on to uncover our first impressions with this hybrid notebook device.
With a tablet form factor that allows the attachment of a keyboard cover, the Intel Core i5-equipped and Windows 8 Pro-running Surface Pro is Microsoft showing the world how a no compromise device should be made. It even comes with a full HD screen and digital pen support. We find out if it lives up to its promise.
Lenovo has just announced the availability of some new touch devices in Singapore. Some of these touch devices are already available, while others like the 27-inch IdeaCentre Horizon AIO, 11.6-inch IdeaPad Yoga 11S, and ThinkPad Helix will be available at the upcoming PC Show 2013.
Superseding the Brazos platform, AMD's new Kabini APUs are touted as the industry's first quad-core SoCs and are AMD's answer to a fast changing computing landscape. We check out the A4-5000 mobile APU to see how it performs.
Concluding our review of 3DMark (2013)'s cross-platform benchmark, today we'll be taking a look at the Cloud Gate benchmark, which is designed for integrated graphics processors and mobile discrete GPUs. We'll also take a look at how a handful of notebooks fare on the more intensive Fire Strike and Fire Strike Extreme.
The 11.6-inch MSI Slidebook S20 is a Core i5 convertible Ultrabook that has a sliding form factor. It transitions from a tablet into a full-fledged notebook with ease. Priced at $1599, it's one of the most affordable notebooks in this form and function. We find out how it stacks up to the competition.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch multimedia/desktop replacement notebook with an interchangeable drive bay that lets you switch out your optical drive for a second NVIDIA GTX 650M module for a boost in gaming performance. We find out if it can hold its own against some dedicated gaming machines or if it's just a gimmick.
The ASUS Taichi 21 is the latest convertible Ultrabook that wields two full HD displays that are placed back-to-back. It's the first time we've seen this form factor on a Windows 8 Ultrabook, so how will it stack up against some of the other Ultrabooks already out in the market? We'll find out.
You can't have an IT show without notebooks, PCs and networking peripherals. So no matter what computing products you are looking for, we've got you covered on what to look for in this year's show to get the best gadgets at the best prices.
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro, is really an Ultrabook disguised as a tablet. It's as powerful as most other Ultrabooks in the market, but also gives users the option of discarding the keyboard dock for much more portability. Is this the ultimate combo product? Find out in our review!
If you've ever known the heartbreak of a broken smartphone display, you'll know how fragile those screens can be. But those days may soon be behind us, as one company has made a breakthrough that may see the same material used in bullet-proof glass soon adorning the front of your smartphone.
The last of the Japanese camera companies' financial reports for the recent fiscal year have come in. How did they fare (spoiler: not well), how did the camera divisions do, and how does it reflect on mirrorless system cameras as a whole?
When Adobe first announced its subscription-based service Creative Cloud in 2011, I was skeptical. This time around though, with the announcement that new versions of Adobe's apps will only be available on Creative Cloud, I'm a believer. Here's why.
The IFA Global Press Conference 2013, held in Sardinia, Italy this year, offered us an outlook into the CE and home appliance markets for the IFA show in September. The biggest insight however, is how some categories are grabbing market share from familiar categories to win favor for the throne.
Spotify, after wowing users in US and Europe, has finally arrived on the shores of Singapore. While it is a fun and easy to use application, can it meet the lofty standards of extreme music aficionados? As someone who listens to a lot of music, here is my personal opinion.
You know you're getting on in years when you keep listening to the same old songs over and over again. That's what my playlist was like, full of stuff from the 90s and early 2000s. Then Spotify came along, and refreshed my musical world.
Camera lovers may have heard of Yoshihisa Maitani. He joined Olympus in 1956 and worked there for 40 years. He was responsible for many of Olympus' most popular cameras, including the Pen, the OM and the XA; it wouldn't be hyperbole to say he had a strong hand in shaping the world of photography in the 20th century. Here's how he disrupted the camera industry, in his own words.
It seems that not a day passes without news of some new smart watch. But are they really the next big thing? Is Apple really going to make one? I share my thoughts.
Supercomputers boast massive compute prowess able to simulate and model real life systems. Besides their practical purposes, they bolster the technological credentials of the owners of such immense computing capabilities, making the development of such systems a hotly contested global race.
It's important for content producers to protect their rights, but in this case, 20th Century Fox, in its attempt to hunt down sites that are offering free screenings of Prometheus (the movie), gets the wrong guy involved. In this case, a small Portuguese watch company?
The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the warranty of your beloved Apple product by an additional two years, but they don't come cheap. But do you really need it? I share my thoughts.
The television industry is transiting into a peculiar phase. It's a time where 4K LCD TVs and the soon-to-arrive OLED displays are beginning to emerge in tandem. Assuming you have the money, would you rather spend the precious dough on an OLED TV or a 4K UHD display? Feel free to share your thoughts with me.
It has been nearly a year since we had our last site design overhaul, but being the largest online tech portal in this region, we're continuously on the lookout to improve ourselves. This time round, we've a number of smaller site enhancements and we share some of the more notable improvements.
Why the mirrorless system camera revolution hasn't really taken off - and what camera companies can (but probably won't) do to rock the boat.
The human ear is not as sensitive as we'd like to think and our hearing deteriorates with age. Yet, a handful of people still believe they have golden ears.
The most exciting geek show this side of the world is about to commence - what can you expect of Computex 2012 and how is it going to change what you're going to buy in the months ahead?
Judging from what I've noticed about how the DLC model is used by developers, I get the sinking feeling that it is just another way for developers to wring every last dollar out of gamers.
When it comes to online shopping, most of us wouldn't even think about doing it on our mobile devices. That's mostly because the shopping experience on small screens are simply horrendous. However, by not going mobile, businesses with a web presence have more to lose than gain. However all that might change for the better sooner than we think.
Smart TVs are evolving, and most consumers would probably welcome features like voice triggers, motion controls, and face recognition as seen on Samsung's latest breed of premium HDTVs. However, are these screens compromising our privacy in the process? Read on for Samsung's reply.
The advent of cloud computing and the proliferation of smartphones and tablet computers at the workplace have posed numerous challenges and opportunities for the enterprise security landscape. Here are some insights I gained at the recent Trend Micro CloudNext APAC media conference. As you might have guessed, the cloud plays an important role.
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