Comex 2011 Buying Guide - Part 2

In the second part of our Comex 2011 buying guide, we take a look at brands like Audio-Technica, Aztech, Cisco, Creative and InFocus. You can also find out what the local telcos are offering at the show and our take on what you should focus upon.

Comex 2011 Buying Guide - Part 2

In case you might have jumped straight into our second part of our buying guide, remember to first check out part one of our coverage. Also, remember to check out the HardwareZone Tech Show Portal for the latest consolidated shopping resources and updates. But first, here's our video on some of the top deals from Comex for your consideration:-

TV Buying Guide Information

If you're on the hunt for TVs at the show, we've got an excellent HDTV Buying Guide that details everything you ever need to know when purchasing one. And to understand more about the Smart TVs, we've got a video detailing all the different platforms. So check them out to get a better understanding before taking that plunge.

 

Comex 2011 Shopping Resources
 


PlayTest @ Comex 2011

Something special that's happening this time round is our partnership with Comex to bring you our PlayTest event right where it's all happening! We've lined up several partner presentations (from Canon, HTC, Samsung, SingTel and Toshiba) throughout all four days of the event to showcase their newest gadgets and services as well as to educate the audience on their benefits. This is in line with our principle for PlayTest, which is to engage, educate and entertain subscribers and readers. Participants can attend seminars by our partners and gain more understanding to make a more informed buying decision at Comex 2011. 

Joins us at our PlayTest booth located at Level 2, Meeting Rooms 208-209.

Joins us at our PlayTest booth located at Level 2, Meeting Rooms 208-209.

We have five partners involved in the PlayTest with a list of talks to enrich your knowledge in the following areas: digital imaging, smartphones, smart display, fibre broadband and innovative computing.

We have five partners involved in the PlayTest with a list of talks to enrich your knowledge in the following areas: digital imaging, smartphones, smart display, fibre broadband and innovative computing.

You can drop by our PlayTest booth for any of the talks scheduled during the four days at Comex 2011.

You can drop by our PlayTest booth for any of the talks scheduled during the four days at Comex 2011.

Here's a quick peek at the first session of the day where we had our speaker from SingTel as well as one of our Editors to talk about entertainment via fiber broadband, why you need it and how to get ready for it. You can catch other such informational sessions - all day, every day - all here at PlayTest@Comex.

Here's a quick peek at the first session of the day where we had our speaker from SingTel as well as one of our Editors to talk about entertainment via fiber broadband, why you need it and how to get ready for it. You can catch other such informational sessions - all day, every day - all here at PlayTest@Comex.

And once you've gotten all the info you need, it's time to check out our partners' booth and get a hands-on with their latest products and services!

DSLRs, compact cameras and more can be found at the Canon booth. Feel free to approach their staff to find the best deals at Comex 2011.

DSLRs, compact cameras and more can be found at the Canon booth. Feel free to approach their staff to find the best deals at Comex 2011.

Besides the HTC Evo 3D, you can also check out HTC's recently launched HTC Sensation and their 7-inch tablet, the HTC Flyer

Besides the HTC Evo 3D, you can also check out HTC's recently launched HTC Sensation and their 7-inch tablet, the HTC Flyer

Find the best Smart TV deals at the Samsung booth. Just remember, you'll have to find sufficient space to mount your new HDTV if you decide to purchase one at Comex 2011.

Find the best Smart TV deals at the Samsung booth. Just remember, you'll have to find sufficient space to mount your new HDTV if you decide to purchase one at Comex 2011.

If your house is fibre-ready, then it's time to check out the best fibre broadband deals from SingTel, and even get a free Macbook Air when you sign up for a plan.

If your house is fibre-ready, then it's time to check out the best fibre broadband deals from SingTel, and even get a free Macbook Air when you sign up for a plan.

Last but not least, Toshiba's wide range of notebooks are always a hot seller at these bargain shows, so hop on down to PlayTest and get a quick hands-on experience with these Toshiba notebooks.

Last but not least, Toshiba's wide range of notebooks are always a hot seller at these bargain shows, so hop on down to PlayTest and get a quick hands-on experience with these Toshiba notebooks.

Apple

The refreshed Macbook Air lineup is one of our top choices for ultra portable notebooks. With the latest Intel Core i-5 processors embedded within, the Macbook Air comes in 11-inch and 13-inch variants, with either 64GB, 128GBor 256GBSSD. You won't see price drops for the Macbook Air, but it comes with various freebies bundled, such as a Bluetooth mouse, notebook bag, keyboard protector and an EpiCentre membership.

For more information, check out our Macbook Air review.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price:
    • 11-inch 64GB: $1,288
    • 11-inch 128GB: $1,588
    • 13-inch 128GB: $1,688
    • 11-inch 256GB: $2,088
  • Promotion: Free iWorld notebook bag, iWorld Bluetooth mouse, iWorld keyboard prtector, iWorld PalmSkin, EpiCentre membership and training voucher worth $227.80.

Similarly, the iMacs are selling for its usual price at EpiCentre. But you'll get an 8GBRAM upgrade and a Canon MP258 AIOprinter to complete the desktop experience.

For more information, check out our Macbook Air review.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price:
    • 21.5-inch 2.5GHz: $1,648
    • 21.5-inch 2.7GHz: $2,048
    • 27-inch 2.7GHz: $2,348
    • 27-inch 3.1GHz: $2,748
  • Promotion: Upgrade to 8GBRAM, free Canon MP258 All-in-One printer, keyboard protector, iWorld Cartoon mini speaker, Moshi Magic Mouse guard, EpiCentre membership and training voucher worth $536.
Buying a Mac doesn't mean you'll have to stay with Mac OSX. At Comex 2011, you can purchase Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and Parallels Desktop 6 and run Windows 7 on your Mac notebooks, for the sweet price of $249.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $249 (Usual Price: $319)

 

Audio-Technica

The compactAudio-Technica ATH-ESW9A Portable Wooden Headphone comes with luxuriouswooden housings made of African Padauk and earpads for comfort. Comes with superior 42mm neodymium drivers.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $350.40 after 20% discount (Usual Price: $438)
  • Promotion: Free portable amplifier worth $98
If you are looking for affordability and style, theAudio-Technica ATH-SQ5 Portable Headphones is a great option at $98. Comes with 42mm drivers with CCAW voice coil. Freebies galore too!

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $98 (Usual Price: $128)
  • Promotion: Free pair of earphones ($38), Free iPhone microphone ($28)
Looking for a BlueTooth headset that will provide a superb listening experience? The BT04NC not only supports Bluetooth A2DP and HFP/HSP technologies, but also comes with 90% noise-cancelling capabilities. It is also the first time Audio-Technica is bringing BlueTooth headsets into Singapore, so do pop over to their booth to check the gadget out.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $278 (Usual Price: $298)
  • Promotion: DBS Cardholders get a 20% discount off its usual price and a free leather tag

 

Aztech

 

Needcamera surveillance for your home and office? The new WIPC302 Wireless-N IP Camera supports web-based viewing on iPhone and Android, bi-directional audio and comes with night vision capabilities.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $79 - Preorder Special (Usual Price: $109)
Looking to boost your wireless connection? The Aztech HomePlug AV 500Mbps enablesfast streaming of high bandwidth-demand applications with HD TVs, Blu-ray players, media players and game consoles at up to 500Mbps.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $65/Single (Usual Price: $75), $119/Pair
Eradicate wireless blind spots in your home with the affordable Aztech WL556E 300Mbps Wireless N-Range Extender. The simple to use device can be easilyutilized by plugging it into a power socket. Also enables your wired network to be WiFi-ready through an Ethernet port. Also available in white.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $65 (Usual Price: $79)

 

Canon

Canon Cameras & Camcorders

Canon launches its latest prosumer camera at Comex; the SX150 IS features an improved resolution of 14.1 megapixels, 12x zoom and HD movie recording. For those moving up from a compact, the SX150 IS also includes manual controls and creative filters

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $369
  • Promotion: Free 2x SD8GBcard, Digital Kit bag, Race Car Flash drive, NB7Lbattery
The 600D is a DSLR with an 18 megapixels CMOS sensor and a vari-angle LCD display. This performer features a DiG!C 4 processor and good ISO performance. Forking out $1199 will get you the kit lens (EF S18-55 IS) and you can start shooting right away.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1199
  • Promotion: Free 2x SD 8GB card, Camera case, SLIK tripod, Dry cabinet, trolley

Recording videos of your loved ones and happy occasions should be an easy affair, and the Legria HF M41 does that with its Smart AUTO system. With 2.37 megapixels under the hood and a HD CMOS Pro sensor, you can enjoy the occasion even if you’re behind the camera lens.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1449
  • Promotion: Free 2x SDHC 16GB card, Legria gift set, CP800 printer, video bag, BP 808 battery

 

Canon Printers

Looking for a All-In-One photo printer? The MG6170 gets a $110 cut from its usual price, which is well-worth since it comes with auto duplex printing and a user friendly Intelligent Touch System.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $289 (Usual Price: $399)
  • Promotion: Norton 360 All-In-One Security, Maxell Inkjet Printable DVD-R (10pcs), Trolley, Product Training
For your office needs, the MX416 offers versatility at a reasonable price. With print speeds of 8.7 images per minute (ipm) and the ability to save faxes to portable storage devices, this machine will definitely boast productivity at work.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $199 (Usual Price: $249)
  • Promotion: Norton 360 All-In-One Security, Trolley, Product Training

 

Cisco

The Cisco Linksys E4200 is a maximum performance wireless N router, that is both NGNBN (Next Gen Nationwide Broadband Network) certified and a Reddot design award winner. Features simultaneous dual-band N support (2.4 & 5GHz) and a USB port for shared storage.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $279
  • Promotion: Linksys AE1000 wireless N USB adapter (limited to first 20 customers each day)
The Cisco Linksys E1200 is an affordable wireless N router for your everyday needs.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $69
Going for a very affordable $29 (but limited to first 20 customers each day only), the Cisco Linksys WRT120N is a wireless N router suitable for home use.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $29 (Usual Price: $59), limited to first 20 customers each day

 

CoolerMaster

Listed as a best buy, the R9-NBS is a height adjustable notebook cooling stand with four USB ports.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $59
  • Promotion: 3-in-1 micro fiber mouse pad.
Another listed best buy, the R9-NBC is a notebook cooler with two blue LED fans.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $35
  • Promotion: 3-in-1 micro fiber mouse pad.
Worried about running out of juice for you iPad on the go? The Choiix Power Fort C-2010 battery pack provides 2700mAh of power for recharging.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $69
  • Promotion: 3-in-1 micro fiber mouse pad.

 

Creative

 

Fancy a 7-inch Android tablet? With a reduced price of $329, the Creative ZiiO makes a worthy travelling companion with its audio-skewed features, such as Creative's X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi Expand enhancements. The ZiiO also features Pure Android Audio, which enables you to pair a Bluetooth headset in a jiffy.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $329 (Usual Price: $339)
  • Promotion: Free pair of EP-630 in-ear headphones

These babies aren't exactly new, but they'll make a worthy choice if you are looking for a decent pair of active noise-cancelling headphones for your travels. What's more, the Aurvana X-Fi also works in passive mode should it run out of juice. Other perks include Creative's X-Fi Crystalized and CMSS-3D for a wider soundstage.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $129 (Usual Price: $199)
Not every Joe can afford a pair of $500 in-ear headset. But if you have $169 to spare, do not pass over this chance to grab the Aurvana In-ear3 at thirty dollars off its usual price. Armed with dual armatures, expect nothing less from its passive noise isolation buds and balanced audio performance from its angled sound tubes.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $169 (Usual Price: $199)

 

Dell

Dell Notebooks

 

The 13z is Dell’s new lightweight model. If you want something small and light to fulfill your basic computing needs, the 13z is a good deal at just $799 with an i3 2330M processor, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM and a 13.3-inch HD WLED display.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $799
  • Promotion: Free McAfee Security (15 mths), Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Belkin Radius Backpack, Dell External 8x DVDRWOptical Drive
The XPS 15z has enough muscle under its hood to accomplish your multimedia needs such as watching videos or listening to music. With its i5 2410M processor, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM and GeForce GT 525M graphics card, this 15-incher is also one of the thinnest of its kind.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1799
  • Promotion: Free McAfee Security (15 mths), Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Belkin Evo Case
This gaming laptop is a beast with its Intel Core i7 2630QM (2. 0 GHz) processor, 6GB DDR3 SDRAM and 3.0GB NVIDIA GeForce GT555M graphics card. And if you find it isn’t fast enough, you can always turbo boost it to 2.9GHz, making it one of the, if not most powerful 14-inch laptops on the planet.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $2499
  • Promotion: 1 year XPS Premier Service with 1 year CompleteCover, free upgrade to 2 years complete cover warranty

 

Dell Monitors 

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Dell’s new UltraSharp Monitors live up to their names with IPS Panels that provide the best display possible. This 24-inch wide screen monitor is meant for those who do not want to miss the slightest detail in any image. In addition the Dell U2412M has 4 USB ports to let you plug in peripheral devices easily. A three year advanced exchange warranty ensures that your investment is safeguarded.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $399 (Usual Price: $439)

Ultra-sleek and ultra-slim, the Dell S2330MX 23-inch Monitor would excel in everyday usage scenarios. The TN panel displayed images in Full HD and comes with a DVI to HDMI dongle which allows for connectivity options with a wide variety of devices.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $259 (Usual Price: N.A)
  • Promotion: Free Belkin HDMI Cable

 

Garmin

The Garmin nuvi 2575R is a driving recorder and analogue TV all in one, with voice activated navigation features to boot. The CMOS video camera records at 720p HD video, with real-time playback.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $499
  • Promotion: Carrying case
According to Garmin, the nuvi 3790V is "the thinnest personal" navigation device. It's a portable entertainment device with video and media playback, as well as voice activated navigation, multi-touch glass display and 3D building &amp; terrain view.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $499
  • Promotion: TMC cable, carrying case
For the budget-conscious, the nuvi 1350 is the most affordable navigator at the Garmin booth, going for $179.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $179

 

EastGear

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East Gear, sole distributor of Holux GPS navigators, showed off the new Holux 62F-TMC gadget. The nifty driving essential includes Live! Parking Assistance, and Traffic Color Coded Roads built-in services. Comes with a 5-inch TFT screen and the latest Galactio v8.6 software update.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $248
  • Promotion: $199 for 1st 30 units daily

Huawei

Couldn't get a HP TouchPad? Don't fret, there are other tablet options like the new Android 3.2Huawei MediaPad(3G+WiFi). The 7-inch lightweight beauty (390g) is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and can play 1080p Full HD video playback for up to 6 hours.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $598 (Usual Price: $628)
  • Promotion: Free Mini-HDMI Cable, Free Carrying Case, Free 16GB SD Card

Looking for an affordable smartphone? The Android 2.3 Huawei Sonic is powered by a 600MHz processor, a reasonable 3.5-inch HVGA touch screen and features Huawei's unique 3D UI.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $248 (Usual Price: $268)
Interested in getting a premium smartphone to fulfill your on-the-go needs? Look towards the Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6.The Android 2.2 device features a 4.1-inch capacitive touchscreen and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. Powered by a 1Ghz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor and 512MB RAM, the gadget is sufficiently equipped for your everyday browsing and social media activities.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $498 (Usual Price: $488)

 

InFocus

 

Itching for a small projector to complete your home entertainment system? The IN104 gets a $300 cut from its usual price, which is well-worth since it comes with 2700 Lumes, a contrast ratio of 4000:1 and is 3D-ready.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $599 (Usual Price: $899)
  • Promotion: Free 7-inch tablet worth $499
If you are working with a bigger budget for yourhome cinema projection system, the splendid InFocus sp8600 projector is worth a good look. The nifty gadget supports Full HD 1080p resolution, abright 1800 Lumens of light output, 5000:1 contrast ratio and amaximum lamp life of 4000 hours.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1599 (Usual Price: $1999)
  • Promotion: Free 25-inch HDMI Cable
The IN2114 projector is a bargain for business professionals on a tight budget. Featuring 3000 lumens, network connectivity and an USB thumb drive port, your purchase will also come with a free 7-inch tablet.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1199 (Usual Price: $1399)
  • Promotion: Free 7-inch tablet worth $499

 

HP

HP Desktops & Notebooks

We know you love to watch high-def videos and listen to music on your notebook. With the Pavilion dv6-6105TX, you not only get a Blu-Ray drive to enjoy those full HD videos, but also good audio with Beats Audio and quad speakers. A powerful Intel Core i7-2630QM processor and a Radeon HD6770M GPU rounds up this entertainment machine. Alternatively if you can make do without the Blu-ray drive, Beats Audio and settle for a lower-class discrete GPU, the dv6-6144TX goes for $200 less.

More Information: HWZ Review (of a similar model, dv6--6003TX)

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1499 (Usual Price: $1999)
  • Promotion: Free Trend Micro Internet Security, HP Notebook bag, 8GB thumbdrive, X-mini speakers, travel adapter, mouse, and stereo headset.
The TouchSmart 610-1178d PC offers you the touch-enabled screen so you can browse and navigate the system similar to an iPad. You can even choose to recline the display for a more comfortable experience. With Beats Audio, a Blu-ray drive and the ATI Radeon HD 5570 graphics engine, you can be sure to enjoy your multimedia touch experience on its big 23-inch screen. You could take a look at its sister models that have i3 or i7 processors, while this model is equipped with a decent Core i5-2400 processor.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1699 (Usual Price: $2099)
  • Promotion: Free Trend Micro Internet Security
Find a notebook too underpowered? Try the Pavilion Elite with its Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics card. With Beats Audio that can ouput up to 7.1-channel audio, the Pavilion Elite is a machine powerful enough to game on. And not forgetting the ease at which you can replace or upgrade PC parts

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1899 (Usual Price: $1999)
  • Promotion: Free Trend Micro Internet Security, Free Notebook bag, Free Upgrade to 8 GB RAM, Free Game

 

HP Printers

 

 

The CP1025nw is a good value-for-money laser printer; it is wireless and Ethernet ready and even allows you to print from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Installation takes less than three minutes and all this will only set you back $329.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $329
  • Promotion: Free $20 NTUCvouchers, trolley (worth $19.90), Trend Micro Titanium (1 year), AUSLOGICSBoostSpeed

Grab this all-in-one printer that has networking functions and allows for automatic two-sided printing. And with the discount that’s being offered at Comex, this makes for a very appealing buy.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $299 (Usual Price: $399)
  • Promotion: Free $20 NTUC vouchers

 

Kingston

Kingston Products

On the lookout for lower latency RAM modules?Kingston's HyperX desktop memory chips are going for a steal at COMEX. With prices as low as $55 for the 4GB kit and $89 for the 8GB package, who could possibly resist them?

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: 4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) $55 (UP: $75)
  • Comex Price: 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) $89
  • Promotion: Kingston Sure-Win Lucky Draw

Kingston has bumped up their HyperX SSD range to 120GB and 240GB offerings. Powered by Kingston's latestSandForce processor, these babies are capable of 525MB/s read speeds and 480MB/s write speeds. They don't come cheap, but they're sure speedy as hell. Kit includes theAcronis Migration Software, HyperX 3.5-inch desktop mounting plate, USB External Drive Bay, Multi-head Screwdriver and HyperX colored SATA Rev 3.0 (6GB/s) cable.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: 120GB -$379
  • Comex Price: 240GB - $749
  • Promotion: Kingston Sure-Win Lucky Draw
Kingston's customers also get to enjoy a "sure-win" lucky draw with any purchase of a Kingston product. On top of that, spend $100 or more and you'll receive a Red Head Pen Holder as well. Kingston's redemption booth is located on the sixth floor.

Kingston's customers also get to enjoy a "sure-win" lucky draw with any purchase of a Kingston product. On top of that, spend $100 or more and you'll receive a Red Head Pen Holder as well. Kingston's redemption booth is located on the sixth floor.

 

Lenovo

You want a sophisticated machine that is light and yet powerful enough to work on. The Edge E420 offers you that with its i5-2410M processor with Intel HD Graphics 3000. This 14-inch isn’t too large, and yet isn’t too small either when you’re carrying it around for work. If you want something with more business enterprise features or is more solidly built, you can consider the ThinkPad X220.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $1299 (Usual Price: $1499)
  • Promotion: Free additional 2GBRAM , Microsoft Office 2010 Home &amp;Business Edition
This multimedia machine is a steal, considering it’s packing a quad core i7-2630QM processor, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM and NVIDIA GeForce 555M graphics card. With a comfortable 15.6-inch screen, this performer is a bargain.

Comex 2011 Offer

Comex Price: $1299 (Usual Price: $1599) Promotion: Free 2nd year onsite warranty worth $189

Now this is something we don’t see often; a gaming all-in-one PC. With a Core i7-2600 processor, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 555M graphics card, this all-in-one saves space but doesn’t save on performance

Comex 2011 Offer

Comex Price: $1999 (Usual Price: $2199) Promotion: Free 3rd year onsite warranty worth $269

 

LG TVs


 

 

This top of the line offering from LG gives you the best of both 3D imaging and Smart TV features. Currently LG’s Cinema 3D is the only passive technology option in Singapore. If you will be watching 3D movies with in group settings, this is model for you. With 55 inches of screen space and cheap passive technology glasses available everyone can enjoy 3D movies in relative ease.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $3499 (Usual Price: $4999)
  • Promotion: 3 Year Warranty, Free Wall Mounting, Free Dongle + 3D Glasses
If 3D is not your thing, you do not need to pay for it. The LG 32LV3730 is a 32-inch LED TV that is fitted with Smart TV. With the suite, you can access a whole host of applications and content right from your couch. At the same time, the 32-inch size is perfect for both personal viewing and for use with larger audiences.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $639 (Usual Price: $999)
  • Promotion: 3 Year Warranty
LG is also offering hourly deals at their stall for limited stocks of selected models. Also, we found that prices quoted are slightly negotiable so be sure to bargain for the best deal.

LG is also offering hourly deals at their stall for limited stocks of selected models. Also, we found that prices quoted are slightly negotiable so be sure to bargain for the best deal.

 

 

 

Philips TVs and Monitors

The Moda is the fruit of Philips’ hard work and efforts on their new lineup. This flagship product has a modern and urban feel with rounded edges and an aluminum base. The classic black body should fit in seamlessly with any décor. In addition, the Moda also offers touch buttons and smart control. This LED monitor is definitely for those who require their gear to have a certain air of sophistication.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $329 (Usual Price: $389)
  • Promotion: Free HDMI cable and Philips Screen cleaning gel

Sometimes you just want a product that offers solid performance with the assurance of good quality minus the fancy gimmicks. The Philips 224EL2SB Monitor does just that. This LED monitor gives you all the functionality you would expect from your screen and then sweetens the pot with its intuitive, smart touch controls.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $229 (Usual Price: $279)
  • Promotion: Free HDMI and DVI cables
If you are missing out on all the Comex 2011 deals because of a shortage of cash, Philips offers you a way to join in on the fun. The 42PFL5606 is a 42-inch LCD screen with touch panel controls. It also has USB ports for easy connectivity with other devices. A definite compromise for those with a more frugal outlook.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $899 for three units (Usual Price: $1999)
  • Promotion: Free Wall Mounting

 

Sony Ericsson

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray will be available in Singapore from next week, but if you're quite sure of getting one, pre-orders are being taken at Comex 2011. The Xperia Ray comes with impressive specs such as a 1GHz processor and the Mobile Bravia display on its 3.3-inch screen. This is most likely a good fit for the ladies who want speed and aesthetics in one single device.

For more information, check out our Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray preview.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $598
  • Promotion: Free exquisite gift from Mont Blanc for every pre-order

Gaming on an Android smartphone is definitely much better when you have dedicated hardware controls on it. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has that, and more. Pre-loaded PlayStation One games and exclusive Android games on the Xperia Play will be soem of the key selling points for gamers, and if you're itching to spend your time playing games on this PlayStation-certified phone, it's selling for $498.

For more information, check out our review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $498 (Usual Price: $169)

The newest (and smallest) entry into the Sony Ericsson Xperia family might seem familiar. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro is a refresh from its X10 Mini Pro predecessor, with a faster processor and a much better keyboard experience.

For more information, check out our First Looks of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $428

 

Seagate

This ultra-portable, ultra-up-gradable and ultra-fast (thanks to USB 3.0) hard drive makes it easy for you to store, transfer and back-up data.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: 500GB: $89 (U.P. $99), 1TB: $139 (U.P. $149), 1.5TB: $229 (U.P. $259)
  • Promotion: Free pouch (while stocks last)
Enjoy all of your movies, music and photos on your TV, in full 1080p HD thanks to this little machine, going for a full $50 off.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $99 (Usual Price: $149)
An external hard drive to free up space on your local drive and store data, the Expansion external hard drives come with either USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connectors.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price (USB 2.0): 1TB:$89.90 (U.P. $99), 2TB: $119.90 (U.P. $149), 3TB: $219.90 (U.P. $269)
  • Comex Price (USB 3.0): 1TB: $103.90 (U.P. $109), 2TB: $129.90 (U.P. $159), 3TB: $229.90 (U.P. $269)

 

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The TP-LinkTL-MR34203G/3.75G Wireless N Router is compatible with UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB modems and wirelessly share 3G mobile broadband at 300Mbps.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $49 (Usual Price: $69)
Need speed and security? The TP-Link TL-WR1034ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router comes with four Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port, one USB 2.0 port for network storage options and WEP, WPA/WPA2 encryption options.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $85 (Usual Price: $109)
Looking for security options? TheThe TL-SC4171G 0.3-megapixel camera can be easily mounted on a ceiling while offering pan/tilt monitoring (Pan: 354 degrees, Tilt: 125 degrees). You can easily access live video through the Internet on your PC or via 3G mobile devices. Night vision support (distance up to 10m) included.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $259 (Usual Price: $289)

Telco Offers

SingTel - Level 2 Ballroom 1

 

The latest 11-inch MacBook Air can be yours free if you sign up for a two-year SingTel package of $88 / month (10Mbps Home Broadband + 1.5Mbps Mobile Broadband) OR $109.90 / month (50Mbps Fibre Broadband + mio TV + Home Line)

Comex 2011 Offer

  • 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB memory, 64GB flash storage, 11-inch screen
  • For review of the 13.3-inch MacBook Air 2011, click here.

Samsung's latest tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is yours for $349 if you sign up for SingTel's Mobile Broadband 7.2 Mbps at $40 / month on a 24-month contract.

Alternatively, you can get the tablet for $99 when you sign up for the 10Mbps Home Broadband + 1.5 Mbps Mobile Broadband at $59.90 / month OR 50Mbps Fibre Broadband + 1.5Mbps Mobile Broadband at $79.90 / month. Both packages are also on a 24-month contract.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb, 10.1-inch display, 16GB White
  • Promotion: Free 3 Digital Magazine downloads per month for 3 months from SingTel De!ite.Buy any smartphone and get $100 off tablet.

If you are looking for a 3D smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D is available at SingTel at an exclusive Comex price of $198 with 3G Flexi-Value AMPed plan on a two-year contract.

The LG Optimus 3D comes with Google Android 2.2 (upgradable to Android 2.3), 4.3-inch 3D display (800 x 480 pixels), 1GHz dual-core processor and 8GB storage memory.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $198 with two-year contract of 3G Flexi Value AMPed plan
  • Promotion: Free Disney 3D Movie-Tangled (Exclusive to SingTel customers), FuiFilm 3D Photo Print vouchers worth $40, Energizer Mobile Charger worth $55 (Comex Exclusive)

 

 

StarHub - Level 3, Room 325, 326

When you sign up with StarHub's MaxInfinity Premium Plus (50Mbps fibre home broadband + 2Mbps mobile broad) at $81.32 / month for two years, you can get the ASUS N45SF notebook free. You also enjoy free home phone line, SafeSurf Online, SafeShield and home network set-up by the Hub Troopers

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Waiver of service activation worth $32.10
  • Free ASUS N45SF worth $1,398
  • Intel Core i5-2430M (2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.0 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache), Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with 2GB DDR3 VRAM, 14.0-inch LED HD screen, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB SATA HDD, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 2.4kg (with 6 cell battery), 1 year international warranty

You can get a free Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (16GB) worth $848 if you sign up for StarHub's MaxInfinity Premium Plus (50Mbps fibre home broadband plan) at $81.32 / month for two years.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Promotion: Enjoy up to 2Mbps unlimited mobile broadband, home phone line, SafeSurf Online, SafeShield, Home network setup by the Hub Troopers
  • 10.1-inch display, 1.0GHz dual-core processor with HSPA+ (up to 21Mbps), Adobe Flash Player 10.3 support, Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb

HTC's first 3D capable smartphone, the Evo 3D, is available at StarHub for $248 with SmartSurf 300 ($58 per month) for a two-year contract.

The HTC Evo 3D is a powerful smartphone with its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4.3-inch 3D display (960 x 540 pixels) and Google Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • $248 with SmartSurf 300 ($58 / month, two-year contract)
  • Promotion: Free enhanced entertainment pack and McGear Mini Speaker

 

M1 - Level 2, Ballroom Foyer 

For just $75 per month on a two-year contract with M1's fibre broadband 100 Mbps + Mobile plan, you can get the Toshiba Satellite E300 (worth $1,099) free.

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB HD, 14.0-inch HD Clear SuperView Backlight display, Intel HD graphics
  • Promotion: Top up $199 to upgrade to Toshiba Portege R830

Looking for the most affordable fibre broadband deal at Comex 2011? Check out M1's 100 Mbps fibre broadband plan that has a monthly subscription of $39 when you sign up for a two year contract

Comex 2011 Offer

  • Comex Price: $39 per month (Usual Price: $59 per month)

The thinnest tablet at the moment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (16GB) can be yours at M1 when you sign up for any of the two-year packages below:

  • Free when you sign up for Fibre Broadband 100 Mbps + Mobile Broadband (mData Lite) at $75 / month
  • Free when you sign up for Fibre Broadband 100 Mbps + Mobile Broadband (mData Max) at $93.10 / month
  • $349 when you sign up for mData Max Plan at $40 / month
  • $299 wyhen you sign up for mData Extreme Plan at $49.50 / month
  • Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $1098 (Usual Price: $1999)
    • Promotion: Free Trend Micro Internet Security, Free Notebook bag, Free Upgrade to 8 GB RAM, Free Game

     

    Toshiba

    Toshiba Notebooks 

     

    With Harman Kardon speakers, the Toshiba NB520-1029 is a network that promises a rich audio experience. It can double up as an MP3 player even when it is powered off. Enjoy the exclusive offer by topping up S$30 for an external Toshiba DVD Super Drive to complete this compact multimedia package.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $439 (Usual Price: $599)
    • Promotion: Top Up $30 for a Toshiba External USB2.0 DVD Super Drive
    You can score a 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2620m powered business laptop for S$2199. It has a 7200rpm 500GB HDD and runs Windows 7 Professional for your business computing requirements. It weighs in at about 1.4kg and is a slim ultra-portable that comes in three exciting colors.

    • Comex Price: $2,199 (Usual Price: $2,499)
    • Promotion: Norton Internet Security, Upgrade to 8GB RAM, 3 Years International Warranty, 1 Year Local Pick-Up and Return Service, Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Business Edition / Port Replicator / Sennheiser PXC250-II Headphones (Choose one of the three offers)
    This 14” widescreen laptop is powered by the Intel i5-2410m processor. With Dolby Advanced Audio features providing a rich audio experience as well as HDD protection for your precious data, this value-for-money offering comes with free gifts like Norton Internet Security for 12 months and a memory upgrade to 8GB of DDR3 memory.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $969 (Usual Price: $1,699)
    • Promotion: Norton Internet Security, Upgrade to 8GB RAM, 2nd Year Local Warrantry Extension
    This laptop operating system is Windows 7 Professional where it allows the discerning business professional to run many Windows XP business programs in Windows XP mode for compatibility. With 2nd and 3rd year local warranty provided for free, the Toshiba Satellite L730-2054U offers you peace of mind knowing that your computing investment is in good caring hands.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $1,259 (Usual Price: $1,359)
    • Promotion: Norton Internet Security, Upgrade to 8GB RAM, 2nd and 3rd Year Local Warrantry Extension
    Powered by one of the high-end Intel Core i7 mobile CPUs, the i7-2630QM, this laptop is powered by a 3D Vision Ready Nvidia GeForce GT 540 GPU for glasses free 3D viewing. Coupled with the Harman Kardon speakers, this laptop offers a rich multimedia experience with the 15.6” backlit LED display.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $1,499 (Usual Price: $2,599)
    • Promotion: Norton Internet Security, Upgrade to 8GB RAM, 2nd Year Local Warrantry Extension
    This gaming laptop from Toshiba which has a large 17.3” full-HD display powered by an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M GPU. It includes a pair of 3D glasses for full 3D viewing glory. It runs a pair of 500GB 7200rpm SATA HDDs and has a Blu-ray (BR-RW) optical drive that is able to play your Blu-ray movies as well as write to Blu-ray discs for archival purposes.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $3,599 (Usual Price: $3,999)
    • Promotion: Norton Internet Security, Upgrade to 8GB RAM, 2nd Year Local Warrantry Extension, SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset, 1 Year Local Pick-Up Return and Service, Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student Edition / Port Replicator / Sennheiser PXC250-II Headphones (Choose one of the three offers)

     

    Toshiba TVs


     

     

     

    If you have had previous experience with Toshiba’s Regza line-up and it impressed, make sure to check out their new models. The 55LW700 is a high end model and boasts 3D capabilities. It also has four HDMI inputs on board for you to plug in peripherals and not have to worry about rotating devices around for lack of ports. It is also equipped with a Dolby Digital sound system making it more attractive to those who love the cinematic experience.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $5999 (Usual Price: $6999)
    The Toshiba 40PB10 40-inch LCD TV gives you a large screen on a budget. This LCD TV just does not have size in its favor though. With a USB port and PC Input compatibility, you can plug in your computer or netbook and watch content on it instead in Full HD. If your budget is tight but you still wish to walk away with a giant TV we would recommend you check this model out on the show floor at Comex 2011.

    Comex 2011 Offer

    • Comex Price: $799 (Usual Price: $1659)

     

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