The Mega Comex 2009 Coverage - Part 2
Had enough of the great offers from Comex 2009? We think not. So here's more for your consideration. And fret not, there's still time to grab all the offers from the likes of Samsung, ASUS, Canon and many more. So hop on in, and get enticed by our continuing mega coverage of Comex 2009.
The Mega Comex 2009 Coverage - Part 2
It ain't over till the fat lady sings. Or in this case, when we're done with our Comex 2009 coverage. Our second and concluding part of the bargain galore over at Suntec City continues with offers from the likes of ASUS, Samsung, Canon and many more vendors in the tech industry. So enjoy, and get ready for the mad rush when you head on down to Suntec City tomorrrow!
ASUS's Booth
Our first catch from ASUS is the 14-inch ASUS F81Se. Its impressive specs include an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 with 512MB dedicated VRAM for your image processing needs. Though it comes bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, the F81Se is provided with a free upgrade to the upcoming Windows 7. And it doesn't cost you anything extra, since it's given a price tag of $1598.
The ASUS F6Ve is also up for grab at a price of $1798. What you get is a 13.3-inch notebook running on the Intel Centrino 2 Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM (after upgrade) and a 320GB SATA HDD.
If you want to go one step higher, then check out the ASUS N81vg, priced at $1898 (usual price $2198). Though similar to the previous two models, the N81vg comes with a more powerful nVidia Geforce G120M with 1GB dedicated VRAM graphics card.
How about something smaller and more affordable? The latest ASUS Eee PC Seashell is still one of the hottest buy at the ASUS booth. Equipped with the latest Intel Atom N280 processor and loaded with Microsoft Windows XP, you also get 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 160GB HDD. How much, you ask? A mere $698.
Corbell's Booth
Corbell's booth was as usual the beacon for all things MSI. Let's check it out!!
The good ol MSI Wind U100 Plus goes for your wallet with a killer deal of just $599. Throw in $10 more bucks and get an upgrade of 2GB RAM and 320GB HDD.
For $799, this MSI Wind U123H with built-in 3.5G HSDPA modem will be yours. This means you'll never need to hunt for open and free Wi-Fi spots ever again.
Last on our Intel Atom bandwagon is this MSI AIO the MSI AE1900 that's retailing for just $999 and boasts of power saving features.
Going on a diet? Then check out the ultra slim MSI Wind X340 for just $1088. This pretty 13-inch notebook uses Intel's CULV platform and delivers that weightless experience for your bags.
Gaming on the go? Then don't miss out the MSI GT628 that's retailing at $2888. This 15.4-inch notebook uses an Intel C2Q Q9000 (2.0GHz) processor, 4GB DRAM, 500GB HDD and an NVIDIA GTS 160M discrete graphics.
Canon's Booth
Canon's booth is on the 4th floor, with a wide selection of cameras and printers.
The LBP3050 is Canon's most affordable single function B&W laser on display at $129 (U.P. $209).
The PIXMA MX328 is an all-in-one with fax inkjet printer going for $229 (U.P. $269).
The PIXMA iP4680 is Canon's photo printer star buy, going for only $159 (U.P. $199).
Looking for scanners? The LiDE 100 is an affordable $88 (U.P. $129). Another star buy is the LiDE 700F at $179 (U.P. $219).
Canon's flagship photo all-in-one printer the PIXMA MP988 is going for $499, $100 less than its usual $599. Another photo AIO star buy is the MP628 at $299 (U.P. $369).
Like cute photo printers? The SELPHY compact photo printers are at the show, the ES3 shown here is going for $349.
The 10MP IXUS 95 IS is Canon's digital compact star buy, at $349 (U.P. $399). Another affordable model is the PowerShot A480 at $199 (U.P. $219).
Casio's Booth
If you can't get enough of cameras
, there's still the Casio booth to visit, just at the center area of level 4.
The new Casio EX-Z90 is priced at $299, and it does come with some impressive specs. This includes a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and uses the latest EXILIM Engine 4.0. Like most of the Comex offers, the EX-Z90 will be bundled with goodies such as an 8GB memory card and many more.
Another new addition to the Casio family is the Casio EX-Z33. At a more affordable price of $239, the EX-Z33 will sport a 10.1-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and features such as Face Detection and Anti Shake DSP.
One more for the road, and we have the new Casio EX-H10. Armed with a higher zoom ratio at 10x and coupled with a 24mm wide angle lens and HD movie recording, the EX-H10 is priced at $599.
Convergent's Booth
Convergent is on the 6th floor of Suntec Singapore.
Looking for memory? It's all here. A 2GB SD card is now $9, while a 8GB SDHC card is at $25.
More memory deals we spy: DDR2 Kingston 2GB desktop and notebook memory at $51.
Hitachi 500GB 2.5" SATA laptop
HDDs are going for $129, while 3.5" SATA 7200RPM 2TB HDDs are at $369.
Looking for memory on the go? Hitachi SimpleDRIVE Mini 320GB HDDs are at $109, while 500GB HDDs are at $149.
Graphic card deals can be found at the back of Convergent's booth. A Radeon HD 4850 Sonic is going for $169 while a GeForce GTX275 Superclocked is at $389.
Creative's Booth
Singapore's very own Creative was in the house with many good deals as expected from past shows!
The Inspire T3130 is new from Creative with adjustable bass control, wired remote with volume adjust, large flared port tube for clean bass and more at just $69.
Also new from Creative is the Inspire S2 at $99. Featuring the Creative Image Focusing Plate that improves sonic direction and imaging while preserving tonal accuracy and giving music more focus.
If you want a 5.1 positional audio during games and movies, check out the Inspire T6160 that comes with 5 satellite speakers for just $109.
Looking for affordable 2.0 speakers, how does $39 sound? The I-Trigue 250 offers interchangeable faceplates to suit your moods and then some!
Epson's Booth
Loads of printers
and projectors at the Epson booth for Comex 2009. So if you're in the market for either one of these categories of products, feel free to drop by the Epson booth at level 4.
The Epson TX700W is going to be the talk of the town. Priced at $338 and one of the star buys at the Epson booth, the photo inkjet printer attains printing speeds of up to 40 pages per minute for both color and mono. It also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity to keep those pesky wires away.
Cheap printers are aplenty. And one of the most affordable printers is the Epson Stylus T10 at a mere $68. For this pricing, you'll get an inkjet printer with print speeds at 22 pages per minute and 13 pages per minute for mono and color respectively.
Scanners aren't going the way of the dodo yet, because it is practical. Such as the Epson Perfection V30 scanner. Some of its main features include a zero warm-up time with ReadyScan LED technology and can scan up to 4800dpi in resolution And, it's only $148.
Place close attention to the hanging projector. That's the ultra-short throw projector, the Epson EMP-400W. With a rated lumens of 1800 and able to display resolutions up to 1280 x 800, this Epson projector comes with a free additional lamp and a screen, for the price of $1988.
Fujifilm's Booth
What's cooking at the Fujifilm booth? Why, cameras of course. And there's loads of them. But what really should catch your attention, are the following star buys from Fujifilm.
One of the cheapest compact cameras in this year's Comex is the Fujifilm A170. For a mere $159, you get a 10.1-megapixel compact with 3x optical zoom, face detection and anti-blur features. Not too shabby for an entry-level compact camera.
Ok, so if you need something more rugged, there's the Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP. Sharing similar specs to the earlier A170, you'll also get a camera that's waterproof up to 3 meters for beachside activities. You'll be paying a bit more at $349, but you'll also get a bunch of freebies that includes an 8GB SD card, a camera case, mini-tripod and an extra battery.
So if you're planning to get a full HDTV, how about getting a camera that's capable of HD video recording? Such as the Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD, priced at $499. At that affordable price, you get a 10-megapixel camera with 15x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens.
HP's Booth
No trip to Comex is complete without a visit to HP's booth. So stop by and pay a visit.
Let's start with desktops and over here we have the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 machine, the HP Pavilion S5188d Slimline PC with 4GB RAM, 750GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GT120 and a 23-inch LCD display and a price of just $1499.
Moving on to portable computing, we have the 16-inch HP Pavilion dv6 at a whopping $2399 that's packing with an Intel C2D T9600 (2.8GHz) 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD and ATI Mobility Radeon discrete graphics.
Slightly cheaper is the 13.3-inch HP Pavilion dv3 that uses an Intel C2D P8700 (2.53GHz) processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD and NVIDIA GeForce G105M discrete graphics.
JVC's Booth
If you are looking for hi-fi stereo components for your room or camcorders, JVC is a good place to start your search.
As you can see, JVC has a wide range of hi-fi components to choose from.
This TH-G10 5.1 speaker system is going for $249 (U.P.: $299).
JVC has a wide selection of HD and SD camcorders on show too.
Kaira's Booth
For Strontium memory, XFX graphics cards and more, head over to Kaira's booth on Level 6.
Power up with laptops with Strontium's 4GB-DDR3-1333 memory sticks. $399.
For casual users 2GB DDR3-1066 sticks can be had for $64.90 and comes with a free $5 NTUC voucher.
Desktop users can look to the 2GB DDR3-1333 sticks for $65.90. Comes with a free $5 NTUC voucher.
XFX's super-quick GTX 285 cards are going for $569.
An excellent choice for a HTPC, the ASRock Nettop Ion 330 (DVD) is going for $559.
Kingston's Booth
Instead of your usual sales booth, Kingston had a redemption booth that rewards you for buying their products at the show.
So with nothing to sell, Kingston decided to display their products for your viewing pleasure. Do check them out if you have the time during the show.
Lexmark's Booth
Lexmark Printers make an appearance at Comex with free gifts with every purchase of a printer. And with their LexExpress Warranty for some printers, you get Next Business Day Replacement At Your Desktop.
The Lexmark X4650 is one of the most affordable Home/SOHO All-In-Ones printers in their lineup. With up to 25/18 ppm black/color, you only pay S$149 and you get a free Fujitsu Bar Speakers.
If you are looking for something higher end with fax capabilities, then you can consider the X6675. With 3 years of LexExpress warranty, you get a free bar fridge for $309.
The X4975 is a professional all-in-one for office environments as it is priced at $299 and offers up to 30/27 ppm black/color with 4800 x 2400 dpi. Other features include 2 sided printing and Ethernet connectivity. There is even a 2.4-inch LCD screen for photo previews. Free gift is a bar fridge.
The other affordable printer in their lineup is the X5650 All-In-One with Fax. Priced at $149, you get free Fujitsu bar speakers with every purchase.
Linksys by Cisco's Booth
Cisco products aren't designed solely for enterprise solutions anymore. Linksys by Cisco has consumers in their sights now. Let's see what kind of networking goodies they have in store!
Competition is heating up here at Comex with vendors touting their dual-band N routers at very aggressive prices. The WRT-610N is going for just $249 at Cisco's booth.
If you want a straight forward draft-N router without the frills, why not consider the very affordable WRT-120N (right)? It comes with 4 LAN ports, a single WAN, and supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup as well.
It's easy to turn your PC into a wireless machine. All you need is a wireless network adapter, right? Here's one. Linksys by Cisco's Wireless N USB adapter is yours for as little as $109.
There's a little home networking solution on display here at Linksys by Cisco's booth. Wired or wireless, Linksys does both!
LG's Booth
Hunting for a new TV or LCD screen for your PC? Head on down to LG's booth at Level 4.
The LG W2243T is a 21.5-inch LCD monitor capable of full-HD. It has a response time of 5ms and a contrast ratio of 30,000:1. $238.
Those with big appetites should certainly check out the 27-inch W2753V-PF. It has a super-fast response time of 2ms and a contrast ratio of 50,000:1. Full-HD, of course. $598.
The X120 mini notebook has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor with 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. The X120-L without 3.75G connectivity is going for $699 and comes with a free slip case, Microsoft Office Home & Student Edition and a LG slim external DVD-writer.
For those looking for a proper notebook, there's the LG E310. It comes with a 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB HDD and GeForce graphics. Yours for $1099 (U.P.: $1399).
LG has lots of great TV deals. This HD-ready LG 42PQ30 is going under $1099, well below its usual price of $1499.
Those looking for something bigger can check out the 55-inch LG 55LH50. Usually going for $6999, it is now going under $4999. Inquire to find out.
This full-HD 37-incher is one of the newer models on sale. It boasts a 200Hz refresh rate and a 150,000:1 contrast ratio. The booth manager told us this can be had under $1600, well below its usual price of $2999.
McCoy's Booth
McCoy's booth is on the 6th floor, just besides the central entrance.
Divoom multimedia speakers are on sale, from the $59 Revo 3 speakers to the $159 XForce-5 speakers.
MobiFren Bluetooth headsets can be found at McCoy, ranging from the $59.90 GBH-M100 (pictured, left) to the $129.90 GBA-S1100.
iRiver portable media players are also on show, from the $109 4GB E50 to the $339 16GB P7.
The Viliv range of portable media players which run full versions of Windows XP Home are also at McCoy, pictured here is the S5.
The S5 (pictured, right) side by side with the larger X70.
McLogic's Booth
The best place for cheap peripherals and gadgets - McLogic!
$13 keyboards anyone?
Looking for a cordless laser mouse? Then the Logictech MX1100 at $99 should be really tempting.
If looks alone can part you from your cash, then why not try the Logitech MX Air at $199?
If you're sick of messy wires running all over your home, then the Aztech 85Mbps Homeplug Turbo Ethernet Adaptor may just be your cup of tea at $55.
For $79, you can get Wireless-N router for for 3G mobile broadband. Too cheap to be true? It's true.
79 seems to a favorite number at the McLogic booth, and for $79 you can get this 4-port ADSL2+ Wireless modem router.
Olympus' Booth
The Olympus booth is on the 4th floor, near the central entrance.
The hottest draw at the Olympus booth is the new PEN E-P1. There's no special price for it though, with the standard body and 28-84mm kit lens going for $1298.
The new 24mm wide angle FE-5020 is selling at $328.
The FE-4000 is Olympus' advertised best buy at $268.
The new FE-46 is even more affordable at $198 only.
The Tough 6010 is a waterproof, shockproof and freeze-proof digital camera
that's going for $498.
It's not all cameras at Olympus though, with a good selection of digital voice recorders on hand. This WS-550M is going at $278, while the VN-5500PC is the most affordable model at $128.
This E-450 twin lens kit is Olympus' DSLR star buy. For $1048 you get the camera body with a 28-84mm and an 80-300mm lens.
Philips' Booth
Audio House has a galore of Philips' consumer products waiting in store for you, from HDTVs to Blu-ray players to PMPs. Look out for them at Level 4, booth number 8410.
Philips 5000 series of LCD TVs and SoundBars are going at crazy prices here. Be sure to check them out!
Audio House is rather coy with the 47-inch PFL5403 LCD TV's price, but you can be sure that it's lower than the crossed-out numbers you see here. The PFL5403 conceals an 8-bit IPS panel, HD Natural Motion feature and three HDMI v1.3 ports.
A sleek and stylish Blu-ray player priced below the 300-dollar mark? Unbelievable? Yes boy, you better believe it. Philips BDP-3000 is yours to take home for only $299, and it supports BD-Live too!
Here's something for the movie junkie. Philips' bunch of portable DVD players are going at cheap, cheap prices too. It's good way to catch up on your favorite movies when commuting!
Pioneer's Booth
It was labeled the Great Pioneer Sale @ Comex with TVs, Blu-ray disc players, DVD players and more up for sale!
This beast of a TV is the KRP-600M, a 60-inch Full HD Plasma Monitor. With Full HD 1920 x 1080, new optimum mode, 2 x HDMI Input, Kuro Link, Room Light Sensor and much more. Usual price: $16,999. Head down to ask for the Comex Show Special.
Blu-ray disc still too expensive? Then get a new Pioneer DV-220KV-K DVD player. At just 360mm in width, it supports HDMI output and up scaling to 1080p. Usual price is $119. Head down to ask for the Comex Show Special.
Thinking of upgrading to a Blu-ray player? Then check out the BDP-320. Free gifts include a rental voucher, a HDMI cable worth $99. Usual price: $699. As always, head down for a special price.
Samsung's Booth - Part 1
Samsung's booth is on the 4th floor, with a large offering of mobile phones, portable media players, printers, projectors and TVs.
The Samsung ST50 digital camera, with a slim brushed-metal body, is a star buy going for $399.
The brand new Samsung ST550 digital camera has an LCD on its front cover, perfect for self-portraits. At $549, while the similar ST500 is going for $499.
The 8MP Samsung Pixon camera phone is going for $539 (U.P. $898) without contract.
The full touch-screen YP-P3 portable media players are going at $299 (4GB), $359 (8GB) and $399 (16GB).
Something smaller maybe? The YP-U5 portable media player is going for only $79 (2GB) and $99 (4GB).
Samsung's Booth - Part 2
Lusting for the higher-end Samsung Omnia II? The 8GB model is going for $799 (U.P. $839) without contract to the first 10 daily customers.
The Samsung Star is another star mobile phone buy at $299 without contract (U.P. $398).
Samsung's printers are also on show, the star buys are the CLP-315 color laser printer at $248 (pictured), the SCX-4300 multi-function mono laser printer at $188 and the CLX-3175 multi-function color laser printer at $448.
Samsung highlights two star laptop buys at its booth, one is the R470 notebook at $1249 (pictured) and the other is the N140 netbook at $599.
Great LCD monitor deals abound at Samsung, with offers like the 2333HD 23" wide TV monitor going for $468 (pictured, right). Most affordable offer seen was the P2250 21.5" wide LCD monitor at $298.
Samsung's offering a $500 LED trade-up offer for all sizes of Samsung LED TVs except for 32" at Comex.
Sandisk's Booth
SanDisk, which markets flash memory card products were offering pretty tempting deals for their flash drives and more. Scroll down to check them out!
USB Flash drives were going for as low as $11 for 2GB and $99 for 32GB.
How about memory cards for your compact cameras and other electronic devices? A 2GB microSD card is retailing for as low as $9.50 and 2GB SD card for $12!
TrafficGEM GPS Booth
What's unique about the MIO 380 is that it gets updated with real-time traffic info from the LTA so that you can avoid jams and get to your destination on time. AA members can have it for $439, whereas non-AA members would have to fork out $559 (comes with 2-year AA membership).
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