PC Show 2019 highlights

PC Show 2019 is now happening at MBS. Let us show you our great finds at the show floor!

By Team HardwareZone - 2 Jun 2019

Hello, PC Show 2019!

PC Show is here once again, but for those who missed our preview article, here's a recap of where and when it's happening:

When: May 30 to June 2
Where: Marina Bay Sands
Opening hours: From 12 PM to 9 PM
Entrance fee: Free!

PC Show 2019 shopping resources

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With this out of the way, let's jump right into the deals we saw at the show floor today!

Singtel

Enjoy up to 2 free years of fiber broadband access when you sign up for a Fiber and TV plan (24-month contract, with terms and conditions). You also get a free 6-month HBO Pak subscription!

TPG

Sign up for a free mobile plan at TPG at the show now! You can also pick up your pre-order TPG SIM here, jst remember to bring your order confirmation email as well as your original identification documents.

ViewQwest

ViewQwest is officially Singapore's fastest ISP! It's offering its Orbi Mesh bundle (Netgear Orbi AC2200 RBK20) as part of its New Freedom Plan that starts from $49.90 per month for its 1Gbps plan. Boost it up to 2Gbps for an additional $10 per month, and get to enjoy free OneVoice for 24 months. Terms and conditions apply.

Apple

Get your Apple iPhones here from Best Denki, the iPhone XS Max 64GB is going for the usual $1,799, and the free gift bundle comprises a case, a tempered glass screen protector, a Devia 5,000mAh powerbank, and a Devia Bluetooth headset (worth $128).

Read more about the iPhone XS or XS Max here, here, and here, especially if you are upgrading from the previous generations of iPhones!

There's also iPads on sale here. Pick up a 2019 iPad Mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 64GB) for $799, and get a free accessories bundle, worth $128, that comprises a case, screen protector, Nevo Bluetooth speaker. Top up $18 to get the Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard.

Google

The Google Pixel 3a XL boasts a 6.0", 2,160 x 1,080-pixel OLED display (402ppi), Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 with Adreno 615 GPU and 4GB of RAM. Cameras wise, there's a 12.2MP f/1.8 dual-pixel rear camera and single 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera as opposed to the dual rear cameras system from the Pixel 3 XL. Despite that, you'll still gain access to the computational photography features like Night Sight, Portrait mode and Super Res Zoom, so it's certainly worth looking at if you're looking at the full Android 9.0 Pie experience.

It's going for its usual price of $779, you'll get a free Google Home Mini, Google Fabric Case, and a pair of Gold Class vouchers if you purchase at from Challenger (Booth 8105) or Courts (Booth 8103).

At the Google Store (Booth 8101), you will get a redemption code that will knock $100 off, and the device will cost $679!

For the first 200 redemptions, get a free Google fabric case, with the purchase of the device from Singtel (Booth 8054).

So do take note of the three different promotions for Google Pixel 3a phones, so make sure you are at the right booth!

Check out our review of the Google Pixel 3a XL here.

Huawei

The Huawei Mate20 Pro is going for $998, that's $350 off its regular price tag of $1,348. Free gifts include a 128GB Huawei NM storage card, Huawei 2-in-1 card reader, and a Huawei digital scale that can gauge your body fat levels. This smartphone is one of the most advanced smartphones available today, boasting a dual curved Super AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a true 3D face recognition camera, a versatile Leica-engineered triple rear camera setup with both an ultra wide-angle lens and a 3x optical zoom telephoto lens, a 7nm octa-core processor, 40W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging!

Find out more about the Huawei Mate20 Pro here!

The Huawei P30 Lite has a 6.15-inch teardrop display with a Full HD 2,312 x 1,080 pixels resolution (415ppi). It is powered by a mid-range Huawei Kirin 710 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. On the rear, there's a triple camera setup consisting of a 24-megapixel wide angle, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there's a 32-megapixel selfie camera, the same one you'll find on the P30 and P30 Pro. The phone also includes a 3,340mAh battery, a rear fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone port. It's also light on your wallet with its $398 price tag; the free gift bundle consists of a Huawei Bluetooth Soundstone speaker, and a 10,000mAh powerbank.

Oppo

The Oppo Reno Standard Edition is going for $849 at the show. The phone features a 6.4-inch edge-to-edge AMOLED screen sans any notch or punch-hole cutout. The surrounding bezels are super-thin too (just 1.63mm on each of the two sides), for an impressive 93.1% screen-to-body ratio. There's even a fingerprint sensor under the display.

Samsung

The Samsung A70 boasts of the largest screen in the Galaxy A series family, due to its massive 6.7-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity U display, with an aspect ratio of 20:9 for an immersive viewing experience. Its 4,500mAh battery supports Super-Fast Charging at 25W. The device sports three rear cameras consisting of a primary 32MP f/1.7 lens, an ultra-wide angle 8MP f/2.2 lens, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth lens. On the front, there's a 32MP f/2.0 lens. It's retailing at its launch price $498.

Brother

The Brother MFC-T910DW is a 4-in–1 inkjet printer with print, scan, copy, and fax functions. An ink tank printer that uses ink refill bottles, each refill set can print up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in color. The MFC-T910DW also supports wired and wireless LAN connectivity, which means it’s easy to share it with other people and print to it wirelessly using a phone or tablet. Going for S$408.

The Brother MFC-L3770CDW is a color laser-class printer with a top speed of 24ppm. It comes with built-in wired and wireless connectivity, has a 50-sheet ADF, and is equipped with a USB port on the front of the unit so that you can print from and scan to a flash drive quickly. Buy it at S$528 (U.P: S$578).

Canon

The Canon PV–123 Mini Photo Printer is a pocket-sized photo printer that uses Zink technology for ink-less and fuss-free printing. Available in various colors, it connects to your mobile device over Bluetooth, and has a built-in battery that lets you print up to 20 2 x 3-inch photos with a full charge. Going for S$189 at the show and free gifts include a Tokidoki pouch, tote bag, and S$20 NTUC vouchers.

The new Pixma G6070 is a 3-in1 (print, scan, copy) ink tank with wireless and auto duplex print support and up to 13ipm mono and 6.8ipm color print speeds. Going for S$429 at the show, and comes with free trolley and S$30 NTUC vouchers.

The GM2070 is a print-only ink tank printer that can print up to 8,300 mono pages with a single bottle of black ink. That said, you can also pop in a color cartridge and turn it into a color printer - useful for the few occasions when you need to print in color. Going for S$249 and comes with free S$20 NTUC vouchers.

Epson

The Epson EcoTank M3170 is a monochrome ink tank AIO printer that supports Wi-Fi connectivity and auto duplex printing. Again, a single black ink bottle costs just S$14.90 and lets you print up to 6,000 pages. Going for S$409 at the show, and you get free trolley and S$50 NTUC vouchers.

The Epson L6170 ink tank color printer offers print speeds of up to 15ipm for black and 8.0ipm for color, supports auto duplex printing, and is equipped with an ADF. Better yet, you can print up to 7,500 B&W pages with just a black ink bottle that costs S$14.90. Going for S$459 at the show, and you get a free trolley and S$50 NTUC vouchers.

Fuji Xerox

This Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M225 dw is a mono laser printer that prints up to 26ppm. It supports wireless and can do two-sided printing, too. Going for S$299 here.

HP

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 is a 4-in–1 AIO (print, fax, scan, copy) with ISO print speeds of up to 24ppm for black and 20ppm for color. This printer supports auto duplex scanning and copying and comes with 2 years on-site exchange warranty. Going for S$359 at this show, and comes with free S$50 shopping vouchers, trolley, and Sprocket printer.

The M281fdw color laser AIO can print up to 22ppm for both black and color, is capable of auto duplex printing, and supports wireless connectivity. HP is also providing 3 years on-site exchange warranty. You can pick one up for S$599 at this show; free gifts include S$50 shopping vouchers, trolley, and Sprocket printer.

Lexmark

This Lexmark MX421 is a mono laser printer with a print speed of up to 42ppm. You can find it at the show for S$659.

Acer

The Acer KG251Q F is a 24.5-inch full HD gaming monitor that supports 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. It has HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and even built-in speakers. A FreeSync-capable monitor, it’s going for S$348 at the show.

Dell

The Dell UltraSharp U2719DC has a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel display with support for DCI-P3 (85% coverage). It has plenty of I/Os too, including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 (two upstream and two downstream), and even USB-C. Pick one up for S$699.

The Dell SE2719H is a 27-inch full HD monitor with VGA and HDMI inputs. If you just a big-screen display, this is now on sale for S$219.

LG

The LG 34UC99 34-inch QHD curved ultra-wide monitor supports FreeSync, has built-in speakers, and accepts a variety of I/Os, including HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, and USB-C, and USB 3.0. It’s going for S$999 here and you get a free LG Tone Plus headset (HBS–910) worth S$149.

The LG 32UK550 is a 31.5-inch 4K monitor that supports HDR10 and AMD FreeSync; and it’s equipped with two HDMI and one DisplayPort inputs. Going for S$699 at this show and comes with free S$100 Choice vouchers.

Prism+

The new Prism+ F270i Pro sports a 27-inch IPS-type (AHVA) panel, a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate. Gray-to-gray response time is rated at 5ms, and Prism+ is claiming up to 125% coverage of the sRGB color space. Going for S$429 at this show.

The new X300 is a 30-inch, 2,560 x 1,080-pixel monitor that supports a 200Hz refresh rate. It’s launching at PC Show at a sweet price of S$399.

Samsung

Need to reclaim your desk space? The new Samsung Space Monitor has a flexible arm that you can pull to bring the monitor lower and closer to you, but which also can be pushed all the way back to store flat against the wall. With power and I/O cables well hidden in the arm, this upright mode looks just like a wall-mounted display with a cable trucking that runs down the bottom. The 27-inch WQHD model (which also has a 144Hz refresh rate) is priced at S$608 (U.P: S$728), while the 31.5-inch 4K model is going for S$758 (U.P: S$898).

The 49-inch, super-ultra-wide CRG9 gaming monitor (5,120 x 1,440 pixels) offers a 120Hz refresh rate with a fast 4ms response time, touts HDR10 support with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, and supports PBP (picture-by-picture) functionality to allow two video sources to be viewed on the same screen. Going for S$1,768 (U.P: S$2,288). Alternatively, you can consider the C49HG90, whic is a 49-inch curved QLED monitor with a 3,840 x 1,080-pixel resolution. A productivity powerhouse, it makes for a decent gaming monitor too, thanks to its support for 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. On the monitor you’ll also find plenty of ports, including DisplayPort (and mini-DP), HDMI, and USB-C. This model is going S$1,488 (U.P: S$1,988).

Aztech

The Aztech WMB250AC is a dual-band AC2100-class Wi-Fi meshing networking system that comes in a pack of three. It is ideal for folks who are staying in large homes. It delivers speeds of up to 300Mbps and 1,733Mbps on its 2.4GHz and 5GHz network respectively. Each node also has five Gigabit Ethernet ports — one for WAN and another four for LAN. It’s going for $399.

Linksys

The Linksys Velop is one of the mesh networking systems that has a dedicated network for backhaul communications. The Velop is a tri-band system that supports speeds of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. One of its 5GHz network is set aside for backhaul communications. A 3-pack set is going for $449 (U.P $599). The 2-pack set is $299 (U.P $449). Finally, the single Velop pack is $159 (U.P $249).

Read our review of the Linksys Velop here.

New to the Velop family is the dual-band series. Each node is an AC1300-class router that supports speeds of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. A 3-pack set is going for $289 (U.P $399) and comes with a free $50 shopping voucher. The 2-pack set is $199 (U.P $269). Finally, the single Velop pack is $69 (U.P $139).

The Linksys WRT32X is a router that was designed especially for gamers. It is a dual-band router that supports speeds of up to 3,200Mbps (N600 + AC2600) and it has a Killer Prioritization Engine that works together with Killer-enabled devices to prioritize gaming traffic. It is going for $299.

Check out our coverage of the Linksys WRT32X here.

Netgear

Don't be confused by the stickers. What you are looking at is the Netgear XR300, the company's entry-level gaming router. Nonetheless, it still has decent specifications, supports speeds of up to 450Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 1,300Mbps on its 5GHz network. It also features DumaOS, a router OS designed just for gaming. Using DumaOS, players can use the Geo-Filter map to configure the XR300 router to block servers and gamers that are far away. It is going for $399.

The Netgear Orbi Voice combines a mesh networking system with smart speaker that supports Alexa in one chic little package. The speaker system was tuned by Harmon Kardon and the Orbi Voice itself is a tri-band AC2200-class mesh router. That means speeds of up to 400MBps on its 2.4GHz network and speeds of up to 867Mbps each on its two 5GHz networks. It is going for $399 (U.P $599), which is a whopping $200 off.

The Netgear RAX120 is a dual-band AX6000-class Wi-Fi 6 router that supports speeds of up to 1,200Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 4,800Mbps on its 5GHz network. It also has a single 'Multi-Gig' Ethernet LAN port that can support either 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, or 1Gbps link rates. It is going for $799.

TP-Link

The Deco M9 Plus is a tri-band mesh networking system and it also has built-in smart home hub functions supporting Bluetooth 4.2 and ZigBee. It features a minimalist design which means it should blend well into most homes regardless of your decor. A 2-pack is going for $269 ($309) while a 3-pack will cost $399 (U.P $479).

Check out our review of the TP-Link Deco M9 Plus here.

The TP-Link AX6000 is one of the more affordable Wi-Fi 6 routers available. It offers speeds of up to 1,148Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 4,804Mbps on its 5GHz network. It also has 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It is going for $389 (U.P $499).

TP-Link's Deco M5 is one of the most affordable mesh networking systems available. It is a dual-band AC1300-class system so it delivers speeds of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. A single Deco M5 node is going for $79 (U.P $95), a 2-pack is going for $149 ($178), and a 3-pack is going for $209 (U.P $249).

G-Technology

Power users who want a fast desktop storage solution should check out the G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3. It has two drive-bays and supports Thunderbolt 3. It is available in 8TB ($949), 12TB ($1,169), 16TB ($1,459), 20TB ($1,889), and 24TB ($2,319).

The G-Drive mobile SSD is a rugged portable SSD that is IP67 water and dust resistant and has a 1000lb crushproof rating. It is also tested to survive drops of up to 3 meters. On the performance front, it delivers transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s over its USB-C connector. The 500GB version is $199, while the 1TB and 2TB versions are $369 and $669 respectively.

LaCie

Heading to the wild outdoors and need a portable drive that is just as rugged as you are? The LaCie Rugged Secure is shock, dust, and water-resistant and features hardware encryption. The 2TB version is going for $189 and includes two-year free data recovery service.

QNAP

The TS-431X2 is one of the newest NAS systems from QNAP. It is a four-bay NAS designed for power users. It features a built-in 10GbE SFP+ port, two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundancy, and it also supports SSD caching and remote backup via Amazon S3, Azure, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more. The barebones unit is going for $629.

The QNAP TR-004 is a 4-bay direct-attached storage that is great for anyone who is trying to assemble an inexpensive desktop RAID storage system. It connects via USB-C USB 3.0 and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and JBOD. It is priced at $326.

Samsung

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is a compact, stylish, and fast portable external SSD. Available in 250GB ($119), 500GB ($159), 1TB ($299), and 2TB ($609). The 250GB model comes with a free JBL headphone and leather pouch, while 500GB comes with a free $20 voucher and robot kitty. The 1TB model gets a free $30 voucher and robot kitty. Finally, the 2TB model comes with a free $50 voucher and robot kitty.

Check out our review of the Samsung Portable SSD T5 here.

The high-end Samsung 970 Pro SSD is available in 512GB and 1TB capacities and are priced at $299 and $529 respectively. The 512GB version will come with a free $20 voucher and the 1TB version will come with a $50 voucher.

The Samsung SSD 860 Pro is powered by the in-house MJX controller and has improved endurance and 5-year long warranty. Available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities. Prices are as follows for the 2.5-inch form factor drive: 256GB ($129), 512GB ($219), 1TB ($439), and 2TB ($799).

The new Samsung SSD 860 Evo also has improved endurance and comes with a 5-year long warranty. Available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. Prices are as follows for the 2.5-inch form factor drive: 250GB ($79), 500GB ($139), 1TB ($247), 2TB ($508), and 4TB ($999).

SanDisk

The SanDisk SSD Plus is one of the most affordable SSDs you will find at the show. The 120GB version is just $31, the 240GB version is $46, the 480GB model is $89, and finally, the 1TB version is $189.

The SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD offers better performance thanks to its 3D NAND and so is a little pricier than the above SSD Plus. The 250GB drive is $65, the 500GB drive is $105, and finally the 1TB drive is $209.

Seagate

Portable external SSDs are all the rage now and here's the Seagate Fast SSD. It offers transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s and uses a USB-C connector. Available in 250GB ($109), 500GB ($159), 1TB ($319), 2TB ($579). All purchases will come with a 2-month membership of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and carrying case.

The FireCuda SSD is Seagate's flagship drive for consumers. It comes in a M.2 2280 form factor and supports the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, delivering read and write speeds in excess of 3,000MB/s. It is available only in 1TB and 2TB, and is priced at $389 (U.P $439) and $609 ($679) respectively.

The IronWolf 110 SSD is a high-endurance SSD that's perfect for users looking to assemble a speedy NAS system. It comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and supports SATA 6Gbps delivering speeds of up to 560MB/s. The 240GB drive is $129 (U.P $159), the 480GB drive is $199 ($229), the 960GB drive is $389 ($439), and finally the 1.92TB drive is $679 ($759).

Strontium

If you need a microSD card for your smartphone, tablet, or in-car video recorder, check out Strontium. You can find a 16GB microSD for as little as $5.90. The 32GB and 64GB versions are just $7.90 and $14.90 respectively.

Synology

The Synology DiskStation DS218+ is 2-bay NAS designed for mainstream users. It can do wireless backups and can synchronize files across your devices using Synology's Cloud Station Suite. Mobile apps allow your mobile devices to quickly and safely access files stored on the drive. The barebones kit is $425. The DS218 is a less feature-packed version and it's going for $359.

The Synology DS918+ is a high-performance NAS for power users. It has 4 drive bays and supports an additional two M.2 SSDs for SSD caching. It also has dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for redunancy. If you intend to use it a multimedia server, it supports real-time 4K H.264/H.265 transcoding. The barebones kit is $857 (U.P $964).

Toshiba

The Toshiba FlashAir is a wireless SD card that's perfect for sharing photos taken on your camera to your smartphone. It supports 4K recording and has read and write speeds of up to 90MB/s. It is available in 16GB ($39.90), 32GB ($49.90), and 64GB ($79.90).

Transcend

The Transcend SSD 830S comes in a M.2 2280 form factor and supports the SATA 6Gbps. It delivers speeds of up to 560MB/s and comes with Transcend's own SSD Scope software for easy drive monitoring and firmware updates. The 256GB drive is $55, the 512GB drive is $95, and the 1TB drive is $179.

The Transcend SSD230S was one of the most affordable SSDs we found at the show. Prices start at $55 for the 256GB drive. The 512GB and 1TB drives are $89 and $169 respectively.

WD

WD's flagship SSD, the WD Black SN750, is available at CEE2019. It offers speeds of up to 3,100MB/s and is available with and without heatsinks. Without a heatsink, it comes in 250GB ($109), 500GB ($169), 1TB ($349), and 2TB ($799) versions. With a heatsink, it comes in 500GB ($219), 1TB ($389), and 2TB ($839) versions.

The WD My Passport Wireless SD features 802.11ac so it can stream directly to any Wi-Fi-enabled device. It also features a built-in SD card reader and with its one-touch copy feature, it can immediately backup content on it without a computer. Finally, it features a rubber bumper for additional protection. Available in 500GB ($429), 1TB ($759), and 2TB ($1,199) capacities.

The WD Blue SSD is available in M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors and is available in 250GB ($69), 500GB ($109), 1TB ($220), and 2TB ($399) versions. Price is the same regardless of the form factor you pick.

Philips

This 55-inch Philips 4K OLED TV runs Android, supports DVB-T2, and has two USB ports. Going for S$3,449 and comes with free wall mount installation. There’s also a 65-inch model going for S$5,219.

This 55PUT6103 4K LED TV has three HDMI connections, two USB ports, and is going for S$989. Enough said.

Samsung

Samsung’s 2019 range of QLED 4K TVs are already in Singapore. A good buy is the new Q80R QLED TV, which is going for S$5,099 for the 65-inch model. Featuring a new “Ultra Viewing Angle” tech for improved viewing angles, the Q80R also supports full-array local dimming, offers 100% color volume, and comes with the new Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 support. Free gifts include S$400 FEVO Prepaid Mastercard and S$200 shopping vouchers.

If you don’t want a high-end QLED TV, you can consider the RU7100, which is still a 4K UHD TV that has smart TV functions. Sizes start from 43 inches and go all the way to 75 inches, with prices ranging from S$1,011 for the 43-incher (ask for special price) to only about S$5K for the 75-inch model.

In case you’re still looking for a full HD TV, this 40-inch J5250 is only selling at S$499.

And for what it's worth, Samsung has a TV trade-in program and it's available through Courts at this PC Show. In essence, you've to buy a selected 55-inch (or bigger) Samsung UHD TV to be eligible for this trade-in initiative; and the trade-in value of your old TV depends on the TV type and its current condition. For example, a good condition 55 to 60-inch QLED or OLED TV has a trade-in value of up to S$900. You can read more about this trade-in program here.

Sony

Part of the Master series, the 2019 Bravia A9G is now available for pre-order. A high-end 4K OLED TV that supports HDR and runs Android TV, the high-end TV also supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and has an Acoustic Surface Audio+ sound system that uses two actuators and two powerful subwoofers to create the sound-from-screen experience. The 65-inch model is going for S$8,049 and you get a free PS4 HITS bundle and swivel bracket (total worth S$848). Shown here is the 2018 A9F because the A9G wasn’t on display at the show.

Sitting one rung below the A9G is the A8G. Still a premium 4K OLED TV, it uses the slightly less powerful 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, and has a less powerful Acoustic Surface Audio system. One thing it does have that the flagship A9G doesn’t is a stand that you can rotate 180° for it to rise up to give you space to put your soundbar. The 65-inch model is going for S$6,749 and you get a free PS4 HITS bundle (total worth S$449).

Looking for an affordable but still big-screen 4K TV? This 49-inch X7000G is going for S$1,133. Don’t worry, this smart TV still supports YouTube and Netflix.

1-More

1-More's at the show, and they've got the E1010 on sale for just S$249, down $50 from the usual price of S$299. That's a great price for these quad-driver headphones that use a diamond-like carbon driver matched with three balance armatures for great reproduction across the audio spectrum.

You'll also find RHA's CL2 Planar at the same booth, and they're going for S$1348 instead of the usual of S$1588; a savings of $240! A great price for these versatile in-ear headphones that use Planar Magnetic drivers and can convert from wired to wireless neckband-style headphones. Read up more about them from our coverage here.

FiiO

If a portable media player is more your thing, check out the FiiO M9. This is going for just S$409 at the show, down $50 from the usual price of S$459. Pretty good for this little player that has dual AK4490EN DACs and a dedicated A3P030 FPGA chip with DSD128 hardware decoding, allowing it to decode DSD 64/128 in hardware. Read more about it here.

Otherwise, for the very latest FiiO has to offer, you can always pre-order the M11 for S$679, $60 off the retail price of $739. It comes with a 720p screen that supports 10-point multi-touch, is capable of two-way LDAC Bluetooth, and runs on Android 7.0.

Google

Google's speakers can also be found at the show, so you can get the Google Home here for S$99 instead of the usual price of S$169. That's a good discount for these smart home speakers that have a 2-inch driver and dual 2-inch passive radiators.

Otherwise, a whole host of options for either the Google Home Mini or the Google Home are available, as you can see from the poster here. The Google Home Mini and Google Home bundle seems like a good one here, as you can get two speakers for S$129 instead of the usual of S$248.

Jabra

The Jabra Sport Pace is again on sale at the show. This is going for just $58, down $110 from the regular price of $168. Not bad for these wireless sports in-ear headphones that have a IP54 rating against sweat, rain and dust and a fast charge feature that gives you an hour's worth of playback time from just 15 minutes of charging.

Also on offer, is the Jabra Elite Sport. This is going for just S$298 instead of the usual price of $368. That's a 19% savings, and you'll even get a free Jabra water bottle, a free Jabra sport pouch, and a Targus Ring Buckle lightning cable thrown in. Pretty good for these wireless in-ears with advanced two-microphone technology for better wireless call performance.

Jaybird

Jaybird has their sports headphones on offer at PC Show 2019, with the Tarah Pro here as one of their best buys. It's going for S$189, a modest $36 down from the usual price of S$225. But that's still prety good for these IPX7-rated sport earphones that can give you a full 14 hours of playback time on a single charge.

Otherwise, check out the Run XT. These are true wireless ear buds that have IPX7 moisture resistance rating and interchangeable ear fins for a more secure fit. They're going for a show special of $179 instead of the usual of $299, a massive savings of $120!

Klipsch

Billed as "Your first Premium headphones", the X6i uses a single KG-723 Full-Range Balanced Armature driver which is tuned for midrange and high frequency extension. It of course features Klipsch's patented oval ear tips for excellent comfort and passive noise canceling, and is going for just S$289 at the show instead of the usual of S$329. Buy two or more to get it at S$279, a full 15% off!

There's also the R5 Neckband on sale, and this is going for S$169 instead of the usual of S$199. That's a 15% savings, but get two or more, and the price drops to S$159 per set, equivalent to 20% off! To find out more about these wireless neckband headphones click here to read our first looks coverage.

Plantronics

Want some music while you workout? Check out the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 then. These true wireless sport earbuds have a listening time of up to five hours while being both sweatproof and waterproof. They're going for just S$169 at the show, down some $80 from the usual of S$249.

Something else worth checking out, is the BackBeat Pro 2. This may be an older model, but it brings great features to match with good looks. These cans boast a listen time of 24 hours, and you'll get noise-canceling and the option of wireless listening too. They're going for just S$199, down $100 from the usual price of S$299.

Samsung

Looking for a new sound bar? Check out the HW-Q60R then. This uses Samsung Acoustic Beam Technology to focus and direct sound for a virtual 5.1 surround effect, and even features an Adaptive Sound feature that optimizes the sound to the content you're watching. It's going for show special of S$599 instead of the usual list price of S$1,199.

Sonos

Sonos at the show in a big way, as they've got a whole living room setup going at the show. A good bet here is again the Sonos ONE smart speaker. This is going for $299 instead of $329, a $30 savings off the regular price. Get two, and that drops to $588, almost $100 savings off the usual of $658.

Otherwise, check out the Sonos Beam. This is going as a package with the Sub for just S$1699, down about $150 from the usual of S$1848. Plenty of sound from this mini sound bar that was designed with smaller apartment spaces in mind. You can read more about the Beam here, and more about the hereSonos One here.

Sony

If you're looking for a compact wireless speaker that can get the party going, check out the SRS-XB31. This is going for S$139 at show, down $130 from it's usual price of S$269. This has a IP67 waterproof rating, and boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, even with its flashy lights going.

Another good buy at the show, is the MDR-1ADAC you see here. These headphones have their own DAC built-in and use aluminum coated LCP HD dynamic drivers to provide an extremely frequency response from 3Hz to 100kHz. They're going for just S$349 at the show, down about $150 from the usual price of S$499.

Rather have a sound bar for your TV? Sony has you covered too. We'd go with the HT-ST5000. It may be an older model, but it boasts 7.1.2 ch S-Force Pro Front Surround sound with full support for Dolby ATMOS. This is going for just S$1,799 at the show, down from the usual price of S$2,799, a savings of $1,000!

Find out more about the HT-ST5000 here.

Ultimate Ears

As always, Ultimate Ears has a selection of their speakers on sale at the show, like the Boom 3 here. This is able to store up to 8 Bluetooth device pairings and can be connected to up to two source devices at the same time so you can simply switch sources without having to pair them again. It has a IP67 rating, and can be totally submerged for up to 30 minutes, so you can safely take it to the pool with you. It's going for just $149 at the show, down $80 from the list price of $229. Not bad for these speakers that have also have a 15-hour battery life. Get two, and you can pair them for true stereo sound!

For even bigger sound, you can look to the Megaboom 3. This has a full 20 hours of battery life and a IP67 rating, so it can be totally submerged for up to 30 minutes. Drop it in the pool, and it'll pop back up within seconds! It's going for just S$239 at the show, down $90 from the usual price of S$329.

Canon

If you’re looking to up your photography game beyond taking photos with your phone but still want something relatively compact, check out Canon’s EOS M5. This 24.2MP camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF is going for just $1,049 as a bundle with the EF15-45mm IS STM lens after you take the instant $500 cashback. That's about $600 off the usual price of S$1,669, but you’ll also get a Manfrotto camera pouch when you register online, a 16GB SD card, a 64GB SD card, a tripod, and a Victorinox Packable bag worth $76 thrown in!

Otherwise, look to the latest Full-frame mirrorless EOS RP. This also has Dual Pixel CMOS AF for faster focusing, and a 26.2 MP Full-frame CMOS sensor. It is able to focus down to -5EV , has an ISO range of 100-40,000 (expandable to 102,400) and is capable of doing 4K movies at 24p/25p. This is being sold with the RF 24-105 f4 L IS USM lens for $3,498 at the show instead of the usual price of $3,698, a savings of $200, but you'll also get a free LP-E17 battery, free tripod, a 32GB SD card, $100 off the basic photography course at Canon's academy, and a free ProLink Smart Charger thrown in at the show. Register your warranty online, and you'll get a free EF-EOS R Mount Adapter, a free Thule Power Shuttle Plus bag, and a free 32GB SD card too!

Click here to read more about the EOS RP, and here to see how the EOS M5 fared against other prosumer cameras in this category.

Fujifilm

The Fujifilm X-T30 gives you a lot of the flagship X-T3 for a lower price. Now going for S$1,513 with the 15-45mm kit lens, or S$1,951 with the 18-55mm kit lens. This comes with a free 16GB SD card you'll get at the show, and a bundle of gifts you redeem from the Fujifilm store at Suntec City that includes a NPW126S battery, one Photo prints voucher, one X-series Product Workshop, one lens loan voucher, another 16GB SD card, a Sirui bag, the Fujifilm Mic-ST1, and a Fujifilm shutter button.

The older but still very capable X-T2 is also at the show, and you can get this for just S$2,208 after cashback, a savings of about $400, and you'll also get a free 16GB SD card thrown in at the show. As above, bring the warranty card down to Fujifilm Singapore to claim your remaining free gifts of a NPW126S battery, one Photo prints voucher, one X-series Product Workshop, one lens loan voucher, a 32GB Strontium SD card, a Sirui bag, the VPB-XT2, an Instax SQ6 Taylor Swift edition and a Fujifilm shutter button. That's a good S$1,205 value there!

Rangefinder more your thing? Then check out the X-Pro 2. This is going for just S$2,514 at the show (S$3,392 for the graphite silver edition), and you'll get the 16GB SD card thrown in as well as a NPW126S battery, one Photo prints voucher, one X-series Product Workshop, one lens loan voucher, a 32GB Strontium SD card, a Sirui bag, the BLC X-Pro2 leather cover, an Instax SQ6 Taylor Swift edition and a Fujifilm hotshoe, and the XF35mm F2 WR. Total value of S$1,455!

Sony

Sony's speedy A9 is again one of their star buys at the show. This speedy full-frame camera is capable of continuous capture at a mind-boggling rate of 20fps , and has a Fast Hybrid system with a whopping 693 phase detection points matched with 25 contrast detect points for speedy AF to match. It's going for just $4,499 at the show, down $1,800 from the usual price of $6,299! You'll also get a 64GB SD card and a Sony workshop thrown in for free.

To find out more about the Sony A9 click here.

Looking for a something smaller? Check out the A6400 . This has 425 phase-detect points for faster autofocus performance, and features real-time eye auto-focus capabilities so you can be sure you've always got the shot. It's going for just S$1,369 at the show when paired with the SELP1650 lens, and you'll get a free 64GB memory card, one free LCS-BBK carrying case, and a free SDW course thrown in.

Still not small enough for you? Then check out the RX100 VI. This pocket-sized wonder packs a 24-200mm lens and is capable of 4K recording with full pixel readout. It's also capable of doing up to 24fps continuous shooting while sporting a large 1" stacked Exmor RSI sensor. It's going for S$1,499 at the show, down $150 from the usual price of S$1,649, a savings of $150. And you'll get one 64GB memory card, one 32GB memory card, a table-top tripod, and a SDW course thrown in too.

Olympus

Looking for a M43 camera? Olympus is at the show with their OM-D E-M5 Mark II, and they're offering it with the 14-140mm lens for just S$1,498 at the show. You'll also get an additional battery, one 16GB SD card, a 3-month local extended warranty, and a free product workshop thrown in.

Otherwise, look to the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. This is also at the show, and it's going for $1,098 with the 14-42mm kit lens. You'll also get an additional battery, one 64GB SD card, a 3-month local extended warranty, and a free product workshop thrown in.

Acer

The Acer Aspire 5 comes with an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch 1080p screen is powered by an NVIDIA GeForce MX250. It is available now at S$1,348. A lower-end model with a Core i5-8265U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 1TB HDD is available for just S$699.

The new Acer Nitro 5 is equipped with the latest Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. It also comes with a 256GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD. You can get it at S$2,198, together with a free Nitro gaming mouse, a Nitro keyboard, and a Nitro mousepad.

The Acer Predator Triton 500 comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. It also features a 512GB PCIe SSD for storage. It is selling now at S$3,198, along with a 3-year carry-in warranty, Predator Cestus 300 gaming mouse, Predator XL mousepad, and Predator Classic backpack.

Aftershock

Aftershock's new Explorer desktop comes with a custom liquid-cooling loop by default, with a choice between hardline arcylic or chrome tubing. It can be equipped with up to an Intel Core i9-9900K and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, in addition to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and four SSDs and HDDs. It is available to buy now at a starting price of S$3,300.

The Aftershock Zeal Showcase Edition comes with an Intel Core i7-8700 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. The motherboard is an ASRock B365 Pro4, and it comes with a 256GB PCIe SSD and a 1TB HDD. The system uses a Techware VXR dual-chamber chassis, and you'll be able to get it at S$2,429, together with a 3-year warranty and a free copy of Wolfenstein: Young Blood.

The Aftershock Forge 15 comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. It is also equipped with a 512GB PCIe SSD. In addition, the 15.6-inch FHD display boasts a 144Hz refresh rate. It is available now at S$1,995 (U.P. S$2,062), together with a 2-year carry-in warranty and a free copy of Wolfenstein: Young Blood.

Apple

The 13-inch MacBook Air has a dual-core Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. It is available now at S$1,328, together with a 2-year warranty and laptop sleeve.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a dual-core Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. The model without the Touch Bar is available at S$1,898, together with a 2-year warranty, laptop sleeve, and a USB-C multi-port adaptor.

ASUS

The ASUS VivoBook S14 comes with an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. It is available now at S$1,498, together with a free optical mouse, carrying case, and anti-virus software.

The ASUS ZenBook UX431 comes with an Intel Core i5-8265U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. You can get it now at S$1,198 (U.P. S$1,398), together with a 3-year warranty, a laptop sleeve, an optical mouse, and anti-virus software.

The ASUS ROG Strix G G531 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. For graphics, you get an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GPU. It is also equipped with a 15.6-inch 120Hz display. You can get it now at S$1,998 (U.P. S$2,198), along with a free backpack, anti-virus software, Impact gaming mouse, and carrying case.

The ASUS ROG GL10CS desktop PC comes with the new Intel Core i5-9400 processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB. For storage, it has a 128GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD. You can pre-order it now at S$1,298, and you'll also get a 1-year anti-virus subscription, 1 year of 100GB of ASUS WebStorage, and a gaming keyboard and optical mouse.

Dell

The Dell XPS 15 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB. For storage, it has a 512GB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch display also has a 4K IPS panel with super slim bezels for a more immersive look. It is available now at S$2,899 (U.P. S$3,099), along with 1-year of Dell Premium Support and a 1-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription.

The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. Its 13.3-inch display has a crisp 4K IPS touchscreen panel as well, and you can fold it over for use like a tablet. You can get it at S$1,999 (U.P. S$2,099), together with 1 year of Dell Premium Support, Absolute Lojack, and a 1-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription.

The Dell G7 15 is a 15.6-inch laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeFOrce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB. It also has a 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD. You can get it now at S$1,898.

Dreamcore

The Dreamcore Alpha Pro starts out with an Intel Core i5-9400F processor, 8GB of DDR4-3000 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. For storage, it has a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It is available to buy now at S$1,390.

HP

The HP Envy 13 is powered by an Intel Core i5-8265U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. In addition, it features an NVIDIA MX150 discrete GPU for some extra graphics heft. You can get it now at S$1,459 (U.P. S$1,849), along with a 2-year onsite warranty and a free 1-year anti-virus subscription and carrying case.

The HP Spectre x360 is a 13.3-inch laptop equipped with an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. You can get it now at S$2,799 (U.P. S$3,099), along with a 2-year on-site warranty and a 1-year anti-virus subscription.

The HP Omen 15 is powered by an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also comes equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. It is available now at S$2,399 (U.P. S$2,899), together with a 1-year McAfee anti-virus subscription and a 2-year onsite warranty.

Lenovo

The Lenovo Yoga C930 is a 13.9-inch touchscreen convertible with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. You can get it now at S$2,799, together with a 2-year onsite warranty.

The Lenovo Legion Y530 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. For storage, it has a 512GB M.2 SSD and 2TB HDD. It is available now at S$1,999.

Microsoft

The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 comes with an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. The 12.3-inch PixelSense display has a 2,736 x 1,824-pixel resolution, which gives it a 3:2 aspect ratio that is better for viewing documents. You can get it now at S$1,687 together with the Type Cover keyboard.

The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a 15-inch laptop powered by an Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. It also comes with a 256GB SSD. It is available now at S$3,048 (U.P. S$3,588).

MSI

The MSI PS63 Modern is powered by an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDiA GeForce GTX 1650. For storage, it has a generous 512GB SSD. You can get it now at S$2,399 (U.P. S$2,699), together with a free mouse.

The MSI GL63 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. It also features a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. You can get it at S$2,299 (U.P. S$2,499), together with a free backpack, mouse, and headset.

Razer

The Razer Blade Stealth Quartz features an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It also has an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete GPU for additional power. You can get it now at S$2,479 (U.P. S$2,579).

The Razer Blade 15 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q. It also has a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz display and a 256GB SSD. It will cost you S$2,999 (U.P. $3,599) and come with a free mouse.

Alienware

The Alienware Elite Gaming Mouse (AW958) has a 12,000 DPI PixArt optical sensor, 11 programmable buttons, onboard memory and four configurable five gram weights. Customize its shape with a multi-position palm rest with three settings and two interchangeable side wings. Its listed price is $149, but there's a 10% discount for Dell accessories, so do check at participating retailers for more details.

The Alienware Elite Gaming Keyboard (AW568) has Kailh brown switches, anti-ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys, as well as onboard memory and 15 programmable macro key functions with on-the-fly recording. Its zone-based AlienFX RGB backlighting can be customized with up to 16.8 million colors. Its listed price is $159.

Dell

The Dell optical wireless mouse with Dell Universal Pairing (WM126) comes in white, black, blue and red colors. It's ideal for use, at home or in the office. It's going for $20 at the show!

HP Omen

The HP Omen Keyboard 1100 is a mechanical device that's designed for high-caliber gamers. It features Blue mechanical switches and it's going for only $79 (U.P $189).

The HP Omen Mouse 600 gaming mouse features a Pixart sensor and a set of removable weights. It's ideal for the value-minded gamer and makes an excellent companion to the HP Omen Keyboard 1100. As a show special, it's going for 20% off its regular price, do check it out at GameProSG's booth (Booth 8097).

HyperX

The HyperX Pulsefire Surge gaming mouse features a Pixart 3389 sensor and RGB lighting effects with its unique light ring. Its native DPI settings can go as high as 16,000 DPI for precision. It's retailing at $119.

Logitech

The Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard is ideal for the couch potato as it seamlessly allows for connectivity between supported devices from HTPCs to TVs. It's going for a discounted price of $42 at the show!

Microsoft

The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse is ideal if you need to keep your wrist in a neutral position for long hours at the desk. It's going for a discounted price of $68.30 at the show.

Razer

The Razer Huntsman Elite Opto-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard makes use of optical switches, and each key comes with its own metal stabilizer bar to reduce wobble. It's retailing at a special price of $319.90.

Targus

Take your pick with Targus mice here; there's the Targus B580 Bluetooth mouse, with its 1,600dpi sensor, which works with Windows, macOS and Chrome OS devices. It's going for only $24.90. There's also the Targus W615 wireless 6-key mouse that supports BlueTrack technology, and it's going for $20.90.

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