PC Show 2015 highlights

The newly launched Acer Iconia Talk S is a 7-inch Android tablet powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor. It's also one of the few tablets with dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity, meaning you can use it to make phone calls. It usually retails for $499, but you can pick one up at the PC Show for just $299.

Looking for an affordable 8-inch tablet running full Windows 8.1 OS? Look no further than the Acer Iconia Tab 8 W. Powered by an Intel Atom Z3735G quad-core processor, the Tab 8 W also comes with Microsoft Office 365 Personal pre-loaded. Pick one up at the PC Show for $249 (usual price: $499).

Acer might not seem like a gaming company, but their VN-791G 17-inch notebook is actually a pretty decent budget gaming machine that’s under $2,000. The notebook comes with an Intel Core i7-4720 (2.6GHz, 6MB cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (4GB VRAM), 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD storage, a Blu-Ray writer and a 17.3-inch LCD display. It’s going for $1,798 (U.P. $2,198).

The Acer Aspire Switch 11 is an 11.6-inch hybrid device that can be used as a regular laptop or tablet. The 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display can even be detached from the keyboard and attached in reverse for a more seamless viewing experience. It is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-4202Y processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 60GB SSD and 500GB HDD. It is selling at the PC Show for just $1,298, down from a usual price of $1,498. The cheaper model with an Intel Core i3-4012Y processor costs $799 (U.P: $999).

The Acer Aspire E14 comes with the latest fifth-generation Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD. It also packs a discrete graphics card in the form of an NVIDIA GeForce GT920M. It's a good 14-inch notebook for everyday computing and is available in both black and white at $799 (U.P.: $1,049). An additional $100 will net you either 8GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD, or a more powerful Intel Core i7-5500U processor (no discrete graphics).

The 23-inch Acer Aspire Z3 is an all-in-one (AIO) desktop system featuring a fourth-generation Intel Core i7-4785T processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD. With a built-in webcam, speakers and a bundled wireless keyboard and mouse, this AIO system has everything you need right out of the box. It is retailing for $1,399 at the PC Show (U.P.:$1,599), with a free upgrade to 3 years of on-site warranty.

The 28-inch CB280HK is one of the more affordable 4K monitors out there. At the PC Show, it's going for $599, down from the usual $899.

Not only will the Aeonaz case protect your iPhone 6, it will also add some Swarovski Zirconia bling to the device! It's on sale at Nubox (Booth 6016) for only S$9.80.

The Aftershock GPX-15 (and its weaker sibling, the GP-15) is an exclusive gaming notebook from Aftershock that’s only available at the Gamepro Shop, premiering at The PC Show 2015. It’s a 15.6-inch notebook with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, Intel Core i7-4720HQ (2.6GHz, 6MB cache) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M (3GB VRAM), 8 GB RAM, 128GB + 1TB HDD, Killer 1525 AC Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, and runs Windows 8.1. It’s going for $2,219.

If you want a decent performing Aftershock laptop but aren’t willing to spend more than $2,000, then the Aftershock SM-17 is something you might want to look into. It is a gaming notebook with a 17.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) matte display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (2GB VRAM), 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Killer 1525 AC Wi-Fi and runs Windows 8.1. It’s going for a very reasonable $1,806 (U.P. 1995) and comes with a free Aftershock Gaming Mouse and M7 Gaming headset.

If you can’t wait till end of the year for the Steam Machines to hit, the Alienware Alpha should tide you over nicely. It’s a compact desktop with its own custom chassis meant to be placed in your living room, just like a gaming console. It featuring an Intel Core i7-4765T (2GHz, 8MB cache), 8GB RAM, 2TB HDD, powered by a custom NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPU (2GB VRAM) and running Windows 8.1. It comes with an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (with USB adapter) as well.

There’s a reason the Aorus X7 Pro was our favorite gaming notebook for the HWZ Tech Awards. It’s a great gaming machine that’s not only powerful but is priced very competitively too! The Aorus X7 Pro is a 17.3-inch gaming notebook with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) display, comes with an Intel Core i7-4870HQ (2.5GHz, 6MB cache), SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M (3GB VRAM), 16GB RAM with Killer Connectivity (LAN and 802.11ac) and running Windows 8.1. It’s going for $3,999 (U.P. $4,499) with freebies.

Pick up a 64GB or 128GB Apple iPad Air 2 (starting at $828) from Nubox at the PC Show and you'll get $268 worth of free gifts, including a case, screen protector, 20,000mAh powerbank, mobile stand and charging cable.

The ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ML is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 2.3GHz quad-core processor, and is the only smartphone in Singapore with 4GB RAM. it also boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD display and 32GB internal storage with a microSD card slot supporting up to 64GB. Pick one up at the PC Show for $429 and receive a free ASUS ZenPower 10050mAh powerbank worth $39.

If you're looking for flagship level performance at a very affordable price, look no further than the ASUS Padfone S. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad-core processor, this 5-inch Full HD smartphone can also be transformed into a 9-inch tablet with a tablet dock (sold separately). The PadFone S usually sells for $449, but it's just $299 at the PC Show.

The RT-AC3200 tri-band router is going for $409 at PC Show (U.P: $429). It has built-in USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, and with ASUS AiCloud 2.0, you can get to your files anywhere. If you buy this at the PC Show, you also get a free ASUS Cerberus gaming headset and McAfee Internet Security.

The popular RT-AC66U AC1750 gigabit router can also be found at PC Show, going for $239 (U.P: $259). This router supports up to 300K sessions to Internet clients, and up to 8 multi-user SSIDs. If you buy it at the show, you will get a free 32GB thumbdrive and McAfee Internet Security.

The VS248H is an affordable 24-inch full HD monitor going for $249. It supports HDMI (cable is given), DVI-D, VGA video inputs and has a 2ms response time. If you want something bigger, the VS278H is 27 inches, has the same resolution, and it's going for $385.

There’s a reason we keep recommending the ASUS ROG G751JT. It’s a great all round budget gaming notebook. The ROG G751JT is a 17.3-inch notebook with an LCD Full HD (1920 x 1080), Intel Core i7-4720HQ(2.6GHz, 6MB cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M(3GB VRAM), 8GB RAM, 1TB hybrid HDD, Blu-Ray writer and running Windows 8.1. It’s down to $1,998 (U.P. $2,198).

The ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi is an ultra-thin (it is just 7.6mm thick) 2-in-1 notebook that can also double as a tablet. It has a 1.2GHz Intel Core M-5Y71 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. In addition, it sports a 12.1-inch 2560 x 1440 display that is capable of super sharp images. It is available for $1,498 with a free TriCover case-cum-stand ($49) and other goodies like a 1-year anti-virus subscription. The lower resolution Full HD version with 4GB of RAM will cost $1,198.

The ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi is an ultra-compact 10.1-inch hybrid device that sports a quad-core Intel Atom Z3775 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC flash memory. If you're looking for an affordable 2-in-1 hybrid to port around easily, this is it. It is selling for just $599 and will also come with a free TriCover case. There is also an even cheaper model with an Intel Atom Z3735 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD selling for $499.

The ASUS ZenBook UX305 is a super-slim ultrabook that is just 12.3mm thick and weighs only 1.2kg. It comes with an Intel Core M-5Y10 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. The 13.3-inch ultrabook is now available in an eye-catching Ceramic White (limited stocks!) color at the PC Show for $999. You'll also get a free sleeve case ($49), USB LAN dongle ($69), and 2 years international warranty ($129) bundled with it.

The Aztech dual-band wireless-AC gigabit router supports transfer rates up to 2,400Mbps (600Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1,800Mbps on 5GHz), uses multi-user MIMO beamforming technology, and has two USB 3.0 ports. It's going for $249, down from the regular $329.

Aztech also has several Powerline adapters on sale. On the left is the HL129EP, which supports up to 1,200Mbps and has AC passthrough. It's going for $79 (or $138 a pair). On the right is the 600Mbps HL119EP, which goes for $55.

The MFC-J2720 InkBenefit does full A4 duplex Print/Copy/Scan/Fax/PC Fax, and has an ISO print speed of up to 22/20ppm (Mono/Color). It also handles direct photo print via USB, Media Cards and PictBridge, and features 2 years on-site warranty. This is retailing for a special show price of S$338 with $20 NTUC shopping vouchers and free delivery.

The MFC-9330CDW is a compact color laser printer with duplex that supports Wi-Fi Direct printing, Google Cloud Print, and has a 35-sheet ADF. This prints up to 22ppm in both mono and color printing modes, and is going for S$598 with S$80 Takashimaya vouchers and free delivery.

The Pixma MG3570 is an auto duplex printer that has FastFront for easy paper loading. It also supports Google Cloud Print , Wi-Fi direct printing and AirPrint. It's going for a special show price of $108 (usual price $139) and comes with a Manhattan Fish Market meal voucher worth $51 and a free trolley.

The Maxify MB5370 is a business All-in-one printer that has a 3.0” Touch-screen LCD display, and a 500 sheet high-capacity paper cassette. It supports Print from Email, Scan to Cloud, Scan/Fax to network folder, and Auto Duplex printing. This is going for $399 (usual price $459) and you get a full set of CMYK inks (worth $167), a free trolley, and a Manhattan Fish Market meal voucher worth $51.

The EOS 7D MKII is a 20.2-megapixel APS-C DSLR that shoots at up to 10 frames per second. There’s a $150 cashback promotion running at the show, and you get one 16GB SD card, one 32GB SD card, an 8GB CF card, a 100mil EF camera strap, a LowePro Sling Bag, a JBL Charge 2 wireless speaker and a cleaning kit free. Prices start from $2,499 (body only) and go to $3,499 (with EF S15-85 IS USM kit lens).

The EOS 70D is one of the star buys of this show, and is a 20.2-megapixel APS-C DSLR that features a 3” capacitive touchscreen vari-angle LCD, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF for fast autofocus. This is going for $1,499 (body only) and you get one 16GB SD card, one 32GB SD card, a T4 tripod, a 5 Million Dollar Crumpler bag, and a 23L Dry Cabinet free with purchase.

Those looking for a more compact option can consider the G7X. That’s going for $799 and there’s a $50 cash back promotion at the show. This highly capable point-and-shoot camera features a 1” high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, a 3” touch screen LCD, and uses Canon’s DIGIC 6 processor to handle ISO speeds up to 12,800. You’ll get a 16GB SD card, one 32GB SD card, a T199312 tripod, a PowerShot G7X case and a cleaning kit free with purchase.

Don’t let the weird name fool you, CMStorm’s Mech Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is one of the newest entries in the mechanical keyboard arena. It comes with your choice of Cherry MX Blue, Brown or Red switches, has 2 USB 3.0 ports, 5 macro keys and has full LED backlights. If you like your keyboards huge and intimidating, the Mech is going for $178 (U.P $208 (Blue or Brown switches), $218 (Red switch)).

The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a high-end USB DAC that supports high-res 24-bit/192kHz, 127dB audio, and features a Dolby certified decoder (Dolby Decode 5.1) with a Class D amplifier. On top of that, it even features Bluetooth connectivity so you can directly stream audio to it from your Bluetooth-enabled devices. Pictured is the limited edition that comes with the 144W Booster Power Adapter (worth $109) included. Get this with a pair of Creative’s E-MU XM7 passive speakers for a mere $599.

The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is 20% smaller and 10% lighter than the first generation Sound Blaster Roar, but still packs the same five high performance drivers for fantastic sound. It comes in a choice of white or black, and is going for a show price $199 (after using the $50 Creative voucher). You’ll also get a free reversible neoprene carrying bag.

The Draco HS880 is a brand new headset from Creative, and features Neodynium drivers that have been specially tuned for realistic sound and explosive bass. It features full-size earcups wrapped in soft leatherette for hours of gaming comfort, and has a detachable noise-cancelling microphone so you can easily shift from gaming to music-listening on-the-go. This is going for show price special of $59, down from the retail price of $79.

At 6mm thick, the 8.4-inch Dell Venue 8 7000 is the world's thinnest tablet. But that doesn't mean it's underpowered. Inside, you'll find an Intel Atom 2.3GHz processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, with a microSD slot for expandable storage up to 512GB. It also boasts a gorgeous QHD (2560 x 1600) OLED edge to edge display. Usual price, $699, but you can pick one up from the PC Show for $669, and you'll also get a free Bluetooth folio keyboard.

The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook boasts an Intel Core i7-5500 U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. On the display front, it sports an impressive 3200 x 1800 touch display, which should make for extremely sharp images on its 13.3-inch screen. It is available for $2,199 and will come bundled with accidental damage coverage and a mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor. What's more, its chiclet, backlit keyboard is just a pleasure to look at!

A 4K touch-capable display on a notebook? That's exactly what the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 offers. With that many pixels packed into a 15.6-inch display, there's little else to complain about when it comes to image quality. The notebook is powered by an Intel Core i7-5500U processor and comes with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD and a discrete AMD Radeon R7 M270 card. It's price is fairly attractive too at just $1,999.

The Dell Inspiron 23-inch Touch is a capable AIO system that can fold flat against your table, allowing you to use it in the style of a tablet. It has an Intel Core i7-4710MQ processor, 12GB of RAM, and a 1TB hybrid storage drive. It even includes an Intel RealSense 3D camera, which boasts features like face-tracking. It can be yours for $2,099.

The S2340L is a full HD 23-inch monitor that uses an IPS panel. It has a 7ms response time, and supports both VGA and HDMI. Usually, it costs $249, but at the PC Show, you can get it for $199. It comes with a free HDMI cable too.

Need a bigger monitor? The S2715H is a 27-inch Full HD monitor that costs $379. It sports an IPS panel, a 6ms response time, and integrated speakers. Connectivity-wise, VGA, HDMI/MHL, and USB 2.0 support are onboard.

The Epson L355 is a Wi-Fi enabled AIO Ink Tank Printer that prints at 33/15ppm (Mono/Color). It supports Epson iPrint, and uses Epson’s Low Cost High Yield Ink Bottles for cost effective printing. Pick this up at PC Show2015 at $299 (usual price S$329) and you’ll get 2 additional bottles of black ink. It comes with a warranty that covers you for one year or 30,000 pages (whichever comes first), and is going for a special show price of S$299 (usual price S$329) with S$20 of NTUC vouchers and a free trolley.

The Epson L555 is another Wi-Fi enabled AIO Ink Tank Printer. It also prints at 33/15ppm (Mono/Color), supports Epson iPrint, and uses Epson’s Low Cost High Yield Ink Bottles for cost effective printing. This is going for a show special of $359 (usual price $399), and comes with $20 of NTUC vouchers and a free trolley. There is also a 1 year or 30,0000 pages warranty included.

The X-T1 graphite silver edition pictured is a 16.3-megapixel APS-C camera with Fujifilm’s acclaimed X-Trans CMOS II sensor and the ability to go up to 1/32,000 second thanks to its electronic shutter. It’s going for $2,199 at this show and comes with a free 16GB SD card, an extra NWP126 battery, a 16GB UHS-II SD card, cleaning kit, X-series product workshop, and a $100 of NTUC vouchers. You can also trade in any DSLR (in working condition) at the show to get $400 cashback off the purchase. Further, purchase with purchase specials for XF lenses (except the XF16-55mm, XF16mm & XF90mm) where you get $200 off with purchase of one lens, $450 with purchase of two lenses, and $800 off with purchase of three lenses.

The Fujitsu Lifebook UH574 is a 13.3-inch ultrabook that is highly portable thanks to its light weight and long battery life. Under the hood, it has an Intel Core i7-4500U processor, 8GB of RAM and a hybrid 500GB storage drive. There are also a few goodies bundled with it, in the form of a free upgrade to a 3-year warranty and a Fujitsu carrier case. It can be had for $1,588, down from a usual price of $1,888.

The Fujitsu Lifebook AH544 comes with a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-4702MQ processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD. A NVIDIA GeForce GT720M discrete graphics card powers its 15.6-inch display, so its more capable at handling graphics processing than notebooks relying on integrated graphics. It is selling for $1,488 at the PC Show, down from $1,588 usually. There is also a cheaper model to be had for just $799 (U.P:$998), this time with an Intel Core i5-4210M processor and 4GB of RAM.

The DocuPrint CM225 fw is an A4 Color Multifunction S-LED Printer that does Print/Scan/Copy/Fax. It has a print speed of 18ppm in both mono and color, and is both network and Wi-Fi ready. It comes with 3-year on-site warranty with drum coverage and is going for $499 with $80 worth of Fairprice vouchers and a free trolley.

The DocuPrint CM305 df is an A4 Color Multifunction Laser Printer that does Print/Scan/Copy/Fax and has a 23ppm mono/color print speed. It’s one of Fuji Xerox’s best sellers for business owners and comes bundled with DocuWorks OCR software. Get this at the show for $599 (usual price $799) and you’ll get $70 of Fairprice vouchers, servicing worth $100, a 2 year warranty, and a wireless router (worth $39) free.

The Gosh! LynkCharge comes with a unique 2-in-1 Lightning and microUSB charging cable. It has an additional 1A USB port to charge all other mobile devices. Its wall electrical prongs fold away neatly for easy storage. Check out this nifty device (S$41.90) at the Epicentre (Booth 6018).

This stylish-looking 8000mAh power bank from Gosh! is available from Epicentre (Booth 6018) for S$71.90. Called the Joule Haute, it comes in two haute couture designs!

The HP Envy Beats 23 is an AIO system that wouldn't look out of place in your living room. It packs an Intel Core i5-4460T processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hybrid storage drive. To cap things off, the built-in speakers are powered by Beats Audio, making it great for streaming movies and other content. It is currently retailing at $1,599 at the PC Show.

If you're looking for a versatile ultrabook, the 13-inch HP Spectre x360 deserves a look. Its ultra-slim metal body combine with its unique 360 degree hinge to create a truly durable design for multiple use cases. It comes with a fifth-generation Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, all of which will cost you $1,699. If you'd like more performance, there's a pricier model with an Intel Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM and a quad HD display available at $2,099.

HP’s Omen makes the list once more for being a great budget notebook, with a premium quality chassis. The HP Omen is a notebook with a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS touchscreen display, Intel Core i7-4710HQ(2.5GHz, 6MB cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX860M (2GB VRAM), 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD. It’s going for its usual price of $2,299 but comes with a HP Value Backpack and McAfee Internet Security.

The Officejet Pro 6830 e-All-In-One does print, copy, scan, fax and web and has an ISO print speed that goes up to 18/10 ppm (mono/color). It boasts a 15,000 page-per-month duty cycle and has a scan resolution of up to 1200 dpi. It’s also Wi-Fi enabled and comes with two years on-site exchange warranty. It’s selling for S$199 (usual price $269) and comes with a $30 Capita voucher, one free set of CMYK ink cartridge (worth $85.90) and a free trolley.

New for HP at the show, is the LaserJet M277dw printer. This does Print/Scan/Fax/Copy, and has a scan resolution of up to 1200 dpi. It has an ISO print speed of up to 18ppm for both color and mono printing, and a 30,000 pages per month duty cycle. It also features 2 years next business day onsite warranty and is selling for $799 with $100 CapitaVoucher,1 set of HP black toner (worth $97.20), and a HP 15.6” Odyssey backpack (worth $79).

The Huawei P8 was just launched this week but you can already get a great deal on it at the PC Show. Pick one up for $699 and receive a free nano liquid screen protector, 13,000mAh powerbank, ANC earphone and VIP concierge service (total worth $439).

The A-Jays One+ are available in a choice of black/white and are going for $68 instead of the regular $88.

The Klispch X11i claims to be the world’s smallest and lightest headphones, and certainly looks every bit the part. It’s going for a special show price of $483 (usual price $569).

The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro boasts a slim, fanless design, thanks to the Intel Core M-5Y71 processor on board. In addition, it comes with 8GB of RAM and a speedy 256GB SSD. Its 13.3-inch display is a super-high resolution affair with 3200 x 1800 pixels that can be folded all the way around to be used as a tablet. The 2-in-1 hybrid is touting up to 7 hours of battery life, making it an excellent companion for staying productive on the road. It can be yours for $1,999 (U.P. $2,399).

The Lenovo Yoga 3 comes with an Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 500GB hybrid drive. Unlike the Yoga 3 Pro, it also comes with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT940M graphics card. It is also slightly larger with a 14-inch Full HD IPS display. It is currently available at $1,499. If you upgrade to an Intel Core i7-5500U processor and a 256GB SSD, it will cost you $1,799.

The Lenovo ThinkPad E450 is a handy 14-inch business notebook with an all-black, utilitarian design. It comes with an Intel Core i5-5200U processor, 4GB of RAm and a 500GB HDD. What's more, it even has a discrete AMD Radeon R7 M260 graphics card. The 1920 x 1080 Full HD display should also be more than adequate for productivity tasks. It is available at the PC Show now for $1,299. For an additional 4GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7-5500U processor, you'll need to shell out $1,499.

The Linksys EA9200 AC3200 tri-band wireless router is going for $299 (U.P: $399), and comes with a free RE3000W N300 Wi-Fi range extender if you sign up for Singtel's 1Gbps Unlimited Fiber Plan. Else, the EA9200 is going for $359, which is a $40 discount.

The WRT1200AC dual-band gigabit Wi-Fi router is going for $229 (U.P: $329) and comes with a free RE3000W N300 Wi-Fi range extender. Again, that's if you sign up for Singtel's 1Gbps Unlimited Fiber Plan, and the promo is limited to first 10 customers per day. Otherwise, the router is going for $299, which is $30 off SRP.

The Logitech Ultrathin KeyBoard Folio for the iPad mini is made from water repellent materials, protecting the tablet from spills, scratches and accidental bumps! It's on sale at the EpiCentre (Booth 6018) for S$59. It's also available at Nubox (Booth 6016).

Looking for a case for your iPad Air 2? The Logitech AnyAngle protective case allows you to set your iPad at a comfortable viewing angle within a 50-degree radius. It is on sale for S$59 at EpiCentre (Booth 6018) and Nunox (Booth 6016).

Logitech has one of the best bundles at the show with their Ultimate Gaming Pack. It bundles the G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard and the G502 Proteus Core gaming mouse for $348. Not only that, the bundle includes a Logitech G230 headphone, G440 gaming mouse pad and a G backpack to carry your Logitech gear in.

Pick up the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 4G+ from M1 for just $418 on a $61/month plan (4GB data, 300 mins, 1,200 SMS/MMS) and get a free microUSB connector, 9,500mAh powerbank, Samsung wireless charging pad and clear cover. If you buy a 64 or 128GB S6 Edge, you'll also get a free Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7-inch tablet worth $198!

Sign up or recontract for any M1 Fibre Broadband plan and get an HP Envy 15 Touchsmart notebook PC for just $58.29/month or $1,399 up front (usual price $1,899).

The Microsoft Surface 3 is a pared down and more affordable version of the stellar Surface Pro 3. At 8.7mm thin, it is the thinnest Surface yet. The Intel Atom x7-Z8700 feels surprisingly speedy and it comes with 4GB of RAM and 128 of eMMC flash memory. It costs $898, while the cheaper model with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will cost just $748.

The Microsoft Surface 3 is a veritable notebook killer. The base configuration starts at $1,108, which will get you an Intel Core i3-4020Y processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of SSD storage.

The Microsoft Xbox One has seen its fair share of bundles over the past few months and the one at The PC Show is yet another decent one. You can get a Xbox One with Kinect (with the Halo: MCC bundled in), an additional free wireless controller, Dance Central Spotlight and Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 for $739.

We recommended the MSI GE62 2QF Apache Pro at the CEE last week and it’s still our recommendation this week, except this time the machine has an even better processor! The Apache Pro is a 15.6 gaming notebook with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, Intel Core i7-5700HQ (2.7GHz, 6MB cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M (3GB VRAM), 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD and running Windows 8.1. It’s selling at $2,199 (U.P. $2,599).

Sign up for a 1Gbps fibre broadband deal with MyRepublic at the PC Show ($49.99/month) and get $200 off an ASUS dual-band router (your choice of ASUS N56U, AC56U or AC87U). Or, get $100 off an ASUS dual-band router AND a great deal on a new smartphone.

The Nighthawk X6 is an AC3200 tri-band wireless router. It sports a 1GHz dual-core processor and comes with a 3-year warranty. At PC Show, it's going for $399, but the first 50 customers can get it for $299.

The Arlo smart home security camera touts an easy DIY installation free from ugly cords. It supports night vision, motion alerts, 720p live video, and is weatherproof, so you can install it outdoors. The Arlo with 2 cameras is going for $549 at the PC Show (U.P: $599).

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 has in-body 3-axis IS for extra stable handheld shooting and features a large, bright electronic viewfinder for easy composing of your shots. The light weight body is available in a choice of white and black, and goes for just $898 (with 14-42mm Pancake lens) or $1098 (with 14-42mm Pancake lens and 40-150mm telezoom). You’ll also get the 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens, an additional Olympus battery, and an automatic lens cap for free, as well as a 16GB class 10 SD card, 3-month local extended warranty, and a Product Workshop as part of the show special.

Another highly rated camera is the PEN E-P5. This 16-megapixel mirrorless camera with 5-axis in-body image stabilization is going for a show exclusive of $598 (with 14-42mm kit lens), and the first 20 customers at the show each day will have the 40-150mm R f/4.0-5.6 lens and an additional Olympus battery thrown in. That’s on top of the standard free bundle of a 16GB SD card, a carrying case, 3-month local extended warranty and a Product workshop.

Keep your iPad mini safe from accidental drops with the Ozaki Bobo Bear iPad Case Set. Available from Nubox (Booth 6016) at S$55.90, it's a small price to pay to keep your device protected from the little ones! The case fits all three versions of the iPad Mini.

The PhotoFast i-FlashDrive MAX allows you to transfer content from your iOS devices with Lightning connectors to other USB-enabled hosts. The 64GB version retails at S$269 at Nubox (Booth 6016). The 128GB version isn't available yet.

The Hesperus from Prolink is one of the best budget mice you can buy and it’s going on sale at The PC Show 2015. It is an ergonomic five button mouse with adjustable dpi settings (up to 8200dpi), custom profile settings and even a weights system. It’s on sale at $68 (U.P. $109).

The Prolink PIC1007WP is a true play & play wireless IP camera with pan/tilt/zoom functions. It also supports a 720p resolution. At the PC Show, it's going for $249, down from the usual $299.

The PRT7007L is a new 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that boasts 8 hours of battery life and support of up to 15 Wi-Fi users. It has a concurrent dual-band feature, which means you can get two seperate wireless networks at the same time on the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. And it supports both LTE FDD and TDD bands. At PC Show, it's going for $175 (U.P: $189).

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen is available at the PC Show starting at $348 for the 8-inch WiFi-only model and going up to $548 for the 9.7-inch LTE model. All models have $50 off their usual retail price and come with a free Samsung 32GB MicroSD card and one pair of Adventure Cove Waterpark Day passes.

The Samsung Tab S was one of the best tablets of last year and boasts a gorgeous QHD 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display. Available in either 8.4-inch or 10.5-inch both versions can be had in either Wi-Fi only or LTE models. Starting at $398 (8.4-inch, Wi-Fi only). All models at the PC Show have $100 off their usual retail price and come with a free Samsung Bluetooth Keyboard Cover, Samsung 32GB MicroSD card and one pair of Adventure Cove Waterpark Day passes.

The NX500 is a mirrorless camera has a 28MP BSI APS-C CMOS Sensor and features a speedy Hybrid AF derived from the NX1 that has 205 Phase Detect and 209 Contrast Detect AF points for extreme precision. It has a shutter speed of up to 1/6000s, 9fps continuous shooting , 4K video recording and Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth support. This is going for a show special of $910 (with 16-50mm lens) and you’ll also get $200 NX Lens and $100 Flash Vouchers, an 8GB memory card, one extra battery, a NX carrying case, and a free basic workshop at the NX School.

The M2885FW is a multi-function Mono laser printer that supports NFC, Direct Mobile Print, Duplex Print, Copy, Color scan and Fax, and comes with three years On-site warranty (hardware only). This is going for S$288 at the show, and that gets you S$10 in NTUC vouchers and a Samsung MicroSD Card EVO 32GB (worth S$37).

The Xpress C460FW is a 4-in-1 color multi-function laser printer that does Print, Copy and Scan. It’s NFC enabled, and supports Direct Mobile Print and Scan. It allows for Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS) and comes with three years On-site warranty (hardware only). It retails at $388 at this show, and that also gets you S$20 in NTUC vouchers and a Probox Nekohako 5200mAh Power Bank (worth S$65).

The Samsung Portable SSD T1 drives come in three capacities; 250GB (S$299), 500GB (S$459) and 1TB (S$899). The drives are back by a 3-year warranty and purchases made at the show will entitle you to Cold Storage shopping vouchers.

The Samsung EVO Pro SSD series feature 3D V-NAND flash memory cells for better performance, endurance and power efficiency. Backed by a 10-year warranty, they come in the following capacities; 128GB (S$169), 256GB (S$259), 512GB (S$519) and 1TB (S$899).

This S34E790C is a 34-inch monitor with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. It's curved too, with an edge-to-edge curvature of 3000R. Other specs include a 3,440 x 1,440-pixel resolution, static contrast ratio of 3,000:1, and a metallic stand with flexible height adjustment. At PC Show, it's going for $1,498, down from the regular $1,698.

Secretlab is yet another new local company hoping to make waves in the gaming community, with gaming chairs being their area of expertise. Their Throne line of gaming chairs come in aqua blue, hot pink and spectre white. Additionally, they’re also offering a limited run of Aftershock Red editions of the Throne, in a collaborative effort with Aftershock. The Throne is adjustable in nearly every conceivable way, from seat height to armrests, all to ensure optimal comfort. The Secretlab Throne is going for $349.

Launched in March this year, the 4TB Seagate Personal Cloud is a star buy with a show price of S$289 (launch price: S$399). This single-drive NAS is positioned as a personal cloud device and it can also stream AV content to connected devices on the home network.

If you prefer to bring your storage device along, the 500GB Seagate Wireless is your ideal companion. With a discounted show price of S$139 (launch price: S$199), the drive boasts of a 6-hr battery life and is able to share content with up to three Wi-Fi enabled devices.

The new leather back LG G4 can be picked up at Singtel's booth for just $268 when you sign up or recontract on combo 3 at $62.90/month (3GB data, 300 mins calls, 1200 SMS/MMS). At PC Show you'll also get a free leather quick circle cover case worth $88 and a battery charging kit worth $126.

The Sonos PLAYBAR was also spotted as home theatre set-up bundled with the SUB as a 3.1 set up for $2373, down from a usual price of $2498. The PLAYBAR syncs wirelessly with other Sonos speakers and so can be used in up to 5.1 systems.

Sign up or recontract on a StarHub 4G 3 plan at $42.90/month (3GB data, 150 mins, 1,000 SMS/MMS) and pick up the dual SIM HTC Desire 826 for just $69 (usual price: $169)

Sign up for a StarHub 1Gbps fibre broadband plan or a dual-broadband 500Mbps fibre + 100Mbps cable plan at $49.90/month and top up just $35/month for an ASUS R455LJ notebook worth $1,298.

The SteelSeries Siberia Elite is a Dolby 7.1 surround sound headset that delivers a quality virtual 7.1 channel audio experience. It’s compatible with any PC or Mac, as well as any device with 3.5 mm audio ports. It even features customizable options and settings, all via SteelSeries’ Engine 3 software. Gamepro shop has a special promotion for the duration of The PC Show 2015 where the first 25 pieces sold each day go for $149. After that, the headset goes on sale at $199 (U.P. $299).

These Strontium microSDXC cards come with a USB card reader and a SD card adapter. Choose from the 64GB Nitro 566X (S$35, UP: S$69.50) or the 128GB Nitro 466X (S$117, UP: S$190). For the full range of Strontium products, do drop by the Epicentre (Booth 6018) or other participating outlets at the show.

ViewQwest is offering its super fast 2Gbps Fibre Broadband plan with the first six months free of charge. After that, you'll be paying $89.95/month for the next 18 months (effective price: $68/month, factoring in free 6 months).

Not only is the WD My Passport Ultra Metal Edition portable HDD sleek-looking, it comes with an attractive free gift package. It consists of a 1-year data recovery service from Kroll Ontrack, a leather carrying pouch and a 16GB microSD card.

The WD My Passport Wireless is a portable HDD with built-in Wi-Fi that allows seamless transfers of photos and videos between your smartphone or tablet. It also features an onboard SD card slot so you can transfer files from your SD card without a PC. The 1TB version is priced at S$219 and the 2TB versions costs S$299.

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