Sitex 2018 highlights

Welcome to Sitex 2018!

Celebrating its 30th birthday this year, Sitex 2018 is now happening at Halls 5 and 6 of the Singapore Expo. Door will open from 11 AM to 9 PM daily till this Sunday, Nov 25.

In case you missed it, we already did a preview article days before the show; in this article, we will be focusing on what we saw on the show floor earlier today. We've also made a video highlighting some of the best deals and coolest products at the show:-

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Sitex 2018 shopping resources

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Anyway, enough talk for now - let's check out the deals and products that caught the HWZ team's attention earlier today!

MyRepublic

Sign up for a MyRepublic two-year 1Gbps Gamer Fibre Broadband plan at Sitex for S$69.99/month and get a free Sony PlayStation 4 Pro (worth S$599), FIFA 19 Standard Edition, 10% off one game and a 2nd Dualshock 4 wireless controller, and S$70 off a new Wi-Fi router.

Singtel

Sign up for Singtel's new 1+1Gbps Fibre Pro Gamer bundle at S$69.90/month and get a free Razer Sila Gaming Router (worth S$409.90), 24 months of wtfast GPN service, and S$150 off a Razer Phone 2. Here are more details of this new plan!

StarHub

Sign up for HomeHub Plus with StarHub at Sitex and get your first six months for free (S$68.80/month thereafter). HomeHub Plus includes 1Gbps fibre broadband, 21Mbps mobile broadband, 3 basic groups on fiber TV, and unlimited local calls on your home phone. Plus get a free Google Home Mini (worth S$79)!

ViewQwest

Sign up for a 1Gbps Raptor Gamer Bundle fiber broadband plan with ViewQwest at Sitex for S$59.90/month and top up S$325 to get a Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 WiFi Router (usual price: S$859).

Apple

Apple's new iPhone XS Max is Apple's largest ever iPhone with a huge 6.5-inch OLED display. It also sports louder stereo speakers, improved rear cameras, a faster Face ID face unlock system, 4G LTE Cat 16 (1024Mbps) compatibility, more durable front and back glass, and Apple's new A12 Bionic processor. Pick one the 64GB model from StarHub starting at just S$656 (usual price: S$856) when you sign up for a 2-year M plan (S$88/month).

Read our full review of the Apple iPhone XS Max here.

Apple's 2018 9.7-inch iPad now comes equipped with a A10 Fusion processor, which provides 40% faster CPU performance and 50% better graphics performance than last year's A9. The new iPad can also be used with an Apple Pencil, just like the more expensive iPad Pro. Pick one up from Best Denki at Sitex starting at S$498 and get a free case, tempered glass screen protector and Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard worth S$228. There's also a 5% discount if you pay in cash.

Read our full review of the 2018 iPad here.

ASUS

The ASUS ZenFone 5 boasts a metal and glass design, a 6.2-inch IPD LCD display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio and a 2,246 x 1,080 pixels resolution (~402ppi), a dual rear camera setup with AI capabilities, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. Get one at Sitex for just S$398 (usual price: S$488).

Read our full review of the ASUS ZenFone 5 here.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 offers great performance at an affordable price thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor and 3GB RAM. It also has a dual rear camera and a massive 5,000mAh battery. Get one from Sitex for just S$199 (usual price: S$258).

Read our full review of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 here.

Google

Google's latest flagship smartphone, the Pixel 3 XL, boasts a 6.3-inch P-OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB RAM, and a dual rear camera setup pairing an 8-megapixel f/1.8 wide camera with an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide. Of course, being a Google phone, the OS is the latest version of stock Android 9.0 Pie. Get the 64GB model from StarHub for just S$99 (usual price: S$199) on a 2-year L plan (S$108/month) and get a free Google Home.

Read our full review of the Google Pixel 3 XL here.

Honor

The Honor 10 has a 5.84-inch LCD notched display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 2,280 x 1,080 pixels resolution (~432ppi). It has an under-glass ultrasonic fingerprint scanner below the display, a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom of the phone and a dual rear camera on the back. The dual-camera system is similar to Huawei's P20, and pairs a 16-megapixel f/1.8 RGB sensor with a 24-megapixel f/1.8 monochrome sensor. On the front, there's a 24-megapixel selfie camera. The Honor 10 is powered by the same Kirin 970 processor that's inside Huawei's P20 and P20 Pro. Get one at Sitex for just S$499 (limited to three sets an hour; usual price: S$579).

The Honor Play is a gamer-centric smartphone with a large 6.3-inch 19.5:9 aspect ratio Full HD+ display and plenty of processing power, thanks to an octa-core Huawei Kirin 970 processor and 4GB RAM. The rear of the phone has a dual camera setup pairing a 16-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel lens. The Honor Play is one of the first phones to feature Huawei's new GPU Turbo feature, which delivers better frame rates for mobile games like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Mobile Legends. According to Honor, GPU Turbo delivers 60 percent more efficiency while using 30 percent less power. Pick one up from Sitex for just S$429 and get a free gift box, stereo bluetooth headset, back case, and gaming screen protector (worth S$130)

Huawei

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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! Get one from Sitex for $1,348 and get a free wireless charger, 128GB NM card, and Huawei 2-in-1 memory card reader (total worth S$244).

Read our full review of the Mate 20 Pro here.

Huawei's Mate 20 X has a massive 7.2-inch OLED, 2,244 x 1,080 pixels resolution display with a small teardrop notch. It is powered by Huawei's new HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor with 6GB RAM, and has a huge 5,000mAh battery. On the rear, it boasts the same Leica-engineered triple camera setup used by the Mate 20 Pro. Get one today at Sitex for S$1,148 and get a free Huawei leather case, stylus, and Huawei travel luggage bags (total worth S$155).

Oppo

The Oppo Find X boasts a ridiculous 93.8% screen-to-body ratio thanks to a unique sliding mechanism that hides the front and rear cameras inside the phone's body. The Find X isn't just a one trick gimmick either, it boasts top-of-the-line specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB RAM, either 128 or 256GB internal storage, a dual rear camera setup pairing a 16-megapixel, f/2.0 lens with a 20-megapixel f/2.0 lens and a 25-megapixel f/2.0 front camera. Get one at StarHub's booth at Sitex for just S$49 (usual price: S$349) when you sign up for a 2-year M plan (S$88/month).

Read our full review of the Oppo Find X here.

The Oppo R15 Pro sports a 6.26-inch display with a 2,280 x 1,080 pixels resolution. On the rear, it has a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup with a Sony IMX519 sensor. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor with 6GB RAM and has 128GB internal storage. Get one at Sitex for S$599 (usual price: S$899).

Pocophone

Pocophone is a new sub-brand of Xiaomi and offers flagship specs at an even lower price point. The new Pocophone F1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform with 6/8GB RAM, and has a 6.18-inch IPS LCD Full HD+display with a notch, 64/128/256GB internal storage options with microSD support, a rear dual-camera module (12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX363 sensor + 5MP sensor), a 20MP f/2.0 front-facing camera, facial recognition, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 3.0. Get the 6GB/128GB model at Sitex for just S$499 (usual price: S$549)!

Razer

Razer's latest flagship smartphone is available at Sitex. The phone has a 5.72-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 120Hz UltraMotion IGZO LCD, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, stereo speakers, IP67 water resistance and dual rear cameras. The rear of the phone now features a glass back to facilitate wireless charging, and an illuminated Razer Logo powered by Razer’s Chroma lighting. Pick one up at Sitex for S$1,298.

Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 has the most complete feature set you can find in a smartphone today with the best display you can find on a smartphone, arguably the best dual camera setup out there, a gorgeous and unique curved display design, an IP68 build, stereo speakers, fantastic battery life, and the unique feature set that comes with the S Pen. If you opt for the 512GB version, you also get the most internal storage available on any smartphone. Get one from Sitex for S$1,398 for the 128GB model or S$1,728 for the 512GB model and get S$200 off selected Samsung products and and a wireless charging pad (worth $38)

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 here.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is available at Sitex in the newly launched Polaris Blue gradient color. The phone has a 5.8-inch AMOLED Infinity Display and boasts a dual aperture rear camera that switches between f/1.5 and f/2.4 depending on your lighting conditions. Grab one at Sitex for S$1,098 (usual price: S$1,198) and get a free wireless charging pad and 10,000mAh battery pack (total worth: S$76).

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S9 here.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB or 256GB internal storage options with microSD support up to 400GB, a 7,300mAh battery, 4 speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos support, a rear 13-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It's bundled with Samsung's new S Pen, which allows users to take notes on the go even when the display is not turned on and send personalized texts via Samsung Live Messages. Get a 64GB wireless model from Sitex for S$998 and get a free Book Cover keyboard case and upgrade to the LTE version.

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 here.

Vivo

The Vivo X21 is a 6.21-inch smartphone with a Super AMOLED display, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It was the first phone available to consumers to use an in-display fingerprint scanner. Pick one up from Sitex for just S$599 (usual price: S$799).

Read our full review of the Vivo X21 here.

Xiaomi

The Mi 8 is Xiaomi’s latest flagship Android smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, the Mi 8 also has a 6.21-inch, 2,248 x 1,080-pixel AMOLED display; a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 12MP, F1.8 camera with OIS and a 12MP, F2.4 camera; a 20MP selfie camera; infrared face unlocking; and a 3,400mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+ fast charging. Get the 64GB model from Sitex for just S$629 or the 128GB model for just S$699!

Huawei

The Huawei Watch GT has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, on-board GPS, a heart rate tracker, and according to Huawei will last up to two weeks between charges. Unlike Huawei's previous smartwatches, the GT does not run on Android Wear, and instead uses Huawei's own custom watch software. Pick one up from Sitex starting at S$298.

Garmin

The Fenix 5 Plus (right) is Garmin’s latest flagship fitness tracker/smartwatch. Like the Fenix 5, the 5 Plus series comes in three variants. There’s the smallest Fenix 5S Plus at S$1,079. The mid-sized Fenix 5 Plus ranges from S$1,109 to S$1,429. The largest Fenix 5X Plus starts at S$1,169 and goes to S$1,529.

Read our hands-on with the Fenix 5 here.

The Garmin Forerunner 645 Music with Garmin Pay is a GPS running watch that comes with storage for music, which you can download from selected music streaming services, or transfer via PC. The watch is selling for S$559 (usual price: S$669). The Garmin Forerunner 645 without music, but also with GPS and Garmin Pay, is available at S$499 (usual price: S$599).

Samsung

The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier has a sporty design with an oversized 46mm gunmetal case and markings around the bezel. It also comes with a rugged silicone strap and IP68 dust and water resistant. Grab one at Sitex for S$298 (usual price S$328).

Samsung's new Galaxy Watch has an always-on OLED display and a rotating bezel that’s used for UI navigation. The Galaxy Watch also has a new optimized Exynos processor, which enables its battery to last for up to 80 hours and a new “stress management tracker”, which will automatically detect high levels of stress and offer users breathing exercises. Get this new smartwatch at Sitex starting at S$398. Find out more about it here and check out more photos of it here.

Sony PlayStation

This PlayStation 4 bundle consists of a PS4 Pro console, a DualShock 4 charging station, an extra controller, any game from the PlayStation Hits range, and a PlayStation backpack. Get it at Sitex for just S$619.

Microsoft Xbox

Grab an Xbox One S two controller bundle or Battlefield V + Battlefield 1943 + Battlefield 1 bundle at Sitex for just S$288 (usual price: S$428).

Get an Xbox One X Forza Horizon 4 White Limited Edition or Battlefield V Gold Rush Limited Edition for just S$559 (usual price: S$699) and get a free Funko POP, Batman Vs Superman 4K movie, Xbox 1 Steep and The Crew DLC games (total worth S$118.80).

Secretlab

The Secretlab Omega Napa is one of Secretlab's most luxurious chairs and features premium napa leather available in Wine Red (pictured) and Navy Blue. All of Secretlab's 2018 Omega chairs include upgraded construction and inner cold-cured foam to spread and support your weight more evenly. The new four-directional soft PU-coated armrests are now wider for more comfort and a new upgraded hydraulic piston accommodates a greater height range. Get one at Sitex for S$1099 (usual price S$1299) with free delivery and a free leather cleaner.

Read our review of the Omega 2018 here.

The Secretlab Throne 2018 is a revamped version of Secretlab's first gaming chair with a sleeker design, upgraded construction and new inner cold-cured foam to spread and support your weight more evenly. It also comes with a new memory foam lumbar pillow and velour head pillow. Get one at Sitex for S$389 (usual price S$500) with free delivery and a free leather cleaner.

Read our review of the Throne 2018 here.

The Titan is Secretlab's largest chair with a seatbase 35% longer and more generous than SecretLab's other chairs. The chair has a thick steel tubular frame with elastic strap supports and prime PU leather upholstery with precisely cut cold-cure foam. It also features an adjustable full-length backrest recline and an integrated lumbar adjustment system. Get the new SoftWeave fabric model (pictured), which provides increased comfort, durability and breathability, at Sitex for S$579 (usual price S$700) with free delivery.

Asustor

The Asustor AS-1002T is an entry-level NAS powered by a 1GHz dual-core Marvell processor and supports up to two SATA drives. It is priced at just $166.

The Asustor AS3102T supports up to 2 SATA drives and is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core processor. It is going for $304.

Kingston

There are loads of affordable SATA-based SSDs to be found at the show. The Kingston SSDNow is available in 120GB and 240GB capacities points and is priced at $34.50 and $76 respectively.

LaCie

The LaCie Porsche Design Desktop Drive is probably the most stylish external HDD we saw at the show. Availabe in 4TB, it is priced at $159 (U.P $189).

If you like your storage device big and fast, it doesn't get much better than the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2. It features two Thunderbolt 2 ports and offers transfer speeds of up to 420MB/s. It has 12TB of storage and it is going for $1,179.

Promise Technology

The Pegasus R6 is a 6-bay hardware RAID enclosure. It supports up to 6 SATA drives and can be configured in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10. It features two Thunderbolt ports and supports speeds of up to 800MB/s. It is going for just $180, a great deal less than its usual price of $1,200!

QNAP

The QNAP TS-328 is a 3-bay NAS configured in RAID 5 for better performance and security. It is powered by a quad-core Realtek processor running at 1.4GHz and supports 4K H.264/H.265 hardware decoding and real-time transcoding. You can even boost performance by adding an SSD cache. It is going for $379 (U.P $433).

Samsung

The Samsung Portable SSD X5 is the company's latest portable external SSD and it supports Thunderbolt 3. With Thunderbolt 3 support comes prodigious speeds. Since Thunderbolt 3 has a maximum bandwidth of 40Gbps, the Portable SSD X5 will support read speeds of up to 2,800MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,300MB/s. The 500GB drive is priced at $539 (U.P $559) and will come with a free Samsung 22-inch monitor. The 1TB drive is $979 (U.P $999) and will come with a free Samsung 27-inch curved monitor. The 2TB drive is $1,949 (U.P $1,999) and will come with a free Samsung 34-inch curved monitor.

Check out our coverage of the Samsung Portable SSD X5 here.

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is a compact, stylish, and fast portable external SSD. Available in 250GB ($119), 500GB ($209), 1TB ($459), and 2TB ($899). The 250GB model comes with a free Steelseries Rival 100 mouse, while 500GB comes with a free  Steelseries Rival 100 mouse and leather pouch. The 1TB model gets a free $100 voucher and a can of New Moon Locos. Finally, the 2TB model comes with a free Samsung VR7000 POWERbot robotic vacuum cleaner.

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

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 ($149), 512GB ($269), 1TB ($549), and 2TB ($1,099). The 256GB and 512GB drives will come with a free $20 voucher, the 1TB drive will come with a free $50 voucher and a can of New Moon abalone, the 2TB drive will come with a free Samsung C480W printer.

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 ($89), 500GB ($149), 1TB ($329), 2TB ($699), and 4TB ($1,299). The 250GB drive will come with a free $20 voucher, the 500GB drive will come with a free $30 voucher, the 1TB drive will come with a free $50 voucher, the 2TB drive will come with a $50 voucher and a can of New Moon abalaone, and finally, the 4TB drive will come with a free Samsung 22-inch monitor.

SanDisk

The SanDisk SSD Plus 480GB is one of the most affordable half-TB SSDs that we found. It is going for just $108.

Seagate

The Seagate Backup Plus Hub is a desktop drive with an integrated USB hub that has two USB 3.0 ports that you can use to charge your mobile devices. The 4TB drive is $149 (U.P $269), while the 6TB, 8TB, and 10TB drives are $219 (U.P $399), $299 (U.P $499), and $389 (U.P $599) respectively. All purchases will come with a 2-month membership of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.

Portable external SSDs are all the rage now and here's the Seagate Fast SSD. Available in 250GB ($129), 500GB ($199), 1TB ($459), 2TB ($939). All purchases will come with a 2-month membership of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and carrying case.

If you are looking to build a high-capacity NAS system, be sure to check out Seagate's Guardian series for drives. Available in various capacities from 1TB all the way to 14TB. You can get bigger savings from the higher capacity drives. The 14TB drive is $717 (U.P $769), the 12TB drive is $583 (U.P $629), the 10TB drive is $424 (U.P $459).

Strontium

The Strontium Nitro is one of the most affordable SD cards we found. The 16GB Nitro is $8.50, 32GB is $11.90, and 64GB is $21.90.

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. You can get it with two WD 4TB drives for $741 (U.P $885).

The Synology DS418 is a 4-bay NAS that is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Realtek RTD1296 processor. It offers real-time 4K H.265 video transcoding and can do wireless backups and can synchronize files across your devices using Synology's Cloud Station Suite. The barebones system is going for $579 (U.P $611).

Transcend

The Transcend SSD220S is one of the most affordable SSDs we found at the show. The 120GB version is just $25, while the 250GB and 480GB versions are just $69 and $119 respectively. Perfect for breathing life into an aging system.

WD

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 ($499), 1TB ($859), and 2TB ($1,359) capacities. All purchases will come with a free SanDisk microSDXC card and Takashimaya vouchers.

The WD My Passport comes in various colors and is available in 1TB ($75), 2TB ($109), and 4TB ($149) capacities. The 2TB drive comes with a free Fujitsu gaming mouse while the 4TB drive will come with a free power bank. All purchases will also come with free 1-year data recovery service and a carrying pouch.

Wary about online cloud storage services? Setup your own with the WD My Cloud Home drives. The WD My Cloud is available in 4TB ($269), 6TB ($359), and 8TB ($449). All purchases will also come with a free Fujitsu gaming mouse and free 1-year data recovery service.

Alienware

The Alienware Elite Gaming mouse has a 12,000 DPI PixArt optical sensor, 11 programmable buttons, onboard memory and four configurable five gram weights. You can customize the shape of the mouse with a multi-position palm rest with three settings and two interchangeable side wings. Get it at Sitex for $117.90 (usual price: S$149).

 

The beefy-looking Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard features 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. The keyboard's zone-based AlienFX RGB backlighting can be customized with up to 16.8 million colors. Get one at Sitex for S$129.90 (usual price: S$159 - the usual price shown in the picture is a mistake!).

ASUS

The ASUS Strix Flare is a full-size RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with dedicated media keys, a USB passthrough port and a detachable wrist rest. It's available in Cherry MX RGB Red, Blue, or Brown switches. Get one at Sitex for S$199 (usual price: S$249). If you're wondering how it fares, we've a detailed review of ot here.

The ASUS ROG Cerberus Mech RGB mechanical gaming keyboard has customizable RGB backlighting, 100% anti-ghosting N-key rollover (NKRO), and dedicated hot keys for gaming shortcuts. It is available in your choice of Kailh red or blue switches. Pick one up at Sitex for just S$69 (usual price: S$88).

The ASUS ROG Gladius II features a unique push-fit switch socket design that lets you customize the switches under the left and mouse click. The mouse also features customizable RGB lighting, a DPI clutch button and a top-of-the-line Pixart 3360 sensor, all in an ergonomic right-handed design. Get one at Sitex for just S$99 (usual price: S$129).

Cooler Master

The Cooler Master MK750 has a sleek low-profile case and includes a removable magnetic wrist rest for superior comfort. The keyboard includes on-the-Fly controls, dedicated multimedia keys, hybrid key rollover and an RGB lightbar for added ambience. It is available in your choice of Cherry MX switches. Get one from Sitex for S$209 and get a free Cooler Master MM530 gaming mouse (worth S$69).

The Cooler Master MasterMouse Pro L is ambidextrous mouse armed with Pixart's top-of-the-line PMW-3360 sensor. It also has customizable RGB lighting and interchangeable side grips for a better grip. Grab one from Sitex for just S$79 (usual price S$89) and get a free mousepad (worth S$17.90).

Logitech

The MX Anywhere 2S uses Logitech's patented Darkfield sensor that tracks on practically anything: tables, airplane seats, even glass! The wireless mouse also has fast charging that will give it a full day of use in just three minutes, while a full charge can last up to 70 days. Grab one at Sitex for just S$99 (usual price: S$129).

The Logitech G403 is one of Logitech's most popular mice thanks to its comfortable ergonomic shape and excellent PMW3366 optical sensor. Pick one up at Sitex for just S$79 (usual price: S$109).

The Logitech G512 Carbon RGB mechanical gaming keyboard features Lightsync-enabled RGB lighting, which delivers dynamic lighting effects in response to in-game events. The keyboard is available in your choice of Romer-G tactile or linear switches. Get one at Sitex for S$149 (usual price: S$189).

Find out more about the Logitech G512 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Microsoft

Microsoft's new Classic IntelliMouse is an updated version of the legendary Intellimouse 3.0. The mouse has the same large, ergonomic shape as the original but has been updated with new Omron switches and a Pixart PAW3808EK 3200dpi sensor. Get one from Sitex for S$53.10.

The stylish Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is the perfect travel companion thanks to its unique form factor that lets you flatten it to pack away, and curve it for use. You can use it just about anywhere, even on a rough wood surface or carpet, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack Technology. Get one at Sitex for just S$106.20 (usual price S$118). 

Ranger

Looking for an affordable full-sized RGB keyboard? Look no further, the Ranger Float keyboard features full RGB lighting and laser-engraved shine through keys. Get one at Sitex for just S$24 (usual price S$49).

Razer

Razer's BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 is now available in this attractive Quartz (pink) color. The TKL-size mechanical RGB keyboard has a durable steel frame and comes with a detachable magnetic wrist rest. This keyboard is available in Razer's tactile Green and Orange switches, or linear Yellow switches. Grab one at Sitex for just S$169.90 (usual price: S$219.90).

The Razer Basilisk is Razer's newest FPS gaming mouse and uses a PMW3389-T3QU sensor - Razer's custom version of the top-of-the-line Pixart PMW3360. The Basilisk also has customizable scroll wheel resistance and a removable DPI clutch lever. Get one at Sitex for just S$79.90 (usual price: S$109.90).

Read our full review of the Razer Basilisk here.

If you don't like ergonomic mice, the Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition uses the same PMW3389-T3QU sensor and has an ambidextrous design. It is available at Sitex in black, gunmetal, and quartz (pink) for S$89.90 (usual price S$129.90).

The Razer Deathadder Elite is one of the most popular gaming mice in e-sports, thanks to its comfortable ergonomic shape and high quality 10,000DPI optical sensor. Grab one at Sitex for S$79.90 (usual price: S$109.90).

Steelseries

The Sensei 310 is an updated version of Steelseries' very popular Sensei mouse with an updated, more angular ambidextrous shape, and a new TrueMove3 sensor. This is Steelseries' custom version of the Pixart 3360, which is widely regarded as the best sensor on the market. Get one at Sitex for S$79.90 (usual price: S$119).

The Rival 110 is a small ambidextrous mouse with a 7200 DPI TrueMove1 Optical Sensor, which is Steelseries' custom version of the PixArt 3330. The shape is quite similar to Steelseries' older Kana mouse. Pick one up from Sitex for just S$59.90 (usual price: S$79)

Zowie

The Zowie FK, ZA, and EC-A series are the most popular mice with CS:GO and Overwatch pro-gamers for a reason. Armed with flawless Avago 3310 sensors and a driverless, no-frills approach, each mice is available in different sizes to best fit your hand. The ZA and FK series have ambidextrous designs, while the EC-A series sports an ergonomic design. All FK, ZA, and EC-A mice are available at Sitex for just S$89 (usual price: S$109).

Read our review of the Zowie FK1 and EC1-A here.

If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard that's a little different from everything else out there, check out the Zowie Celeritas II. The full-sized keyboard uses Flaretech optical switches that allow for a much faster confirmation of the keypress with a debouncing rate (the amount of time it takes for the key to settle) of just 0.03ms. To compare, Cherry MX switches have a debouncing rate of about 5ms. Get one from Sitex for S$169 (usual price: S$209).

Read our full review of the Zowie Celeritas II here.

ASUS

The ASUS RT-AX88U is one of the first Wifi 6 (802.11ax) routers to be available to users. It is a dual-band AX6000-class router and its 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks are capable of delivering speeds of up to 1,148Mbps and 4,804Mbps respectively. It also has 8 gigabit Ethernet ports. It is being launched at SITEX 2018 and it has a launch price of $599. Buyers will also get a free USB-AC53 Nano Wi-Fi adapter.

Check out our performance preview of the ASUS RT-AX88U here!

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the first ROG router that ASUS designed specifically for gamers. It broadcasts up to three networks and supports a total maximum bandwidth of 5,300Mbps. It also comes with features like ROG Game Center and Game Boost, which helps improve networking performance. It is going for $479 (U.P $559) and comes with a free USB-AC53 Nano Wi-Fi adapter.

Check out our review of the ASUS ROG GT-AC5300 router here!

The Lyra Trio is ASUS’ latest mesh networking system. It is dual-band, supporting speeds of up to 450Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 1,300Mbps on its 5GHz network. It is compact and sports a unique pyramidal design that supposedly minimizes interfaces and improves Wi-Fi coverage across floors. A pack of three is going for $345 (U.P $459) and comes with a free USB-AC53 Nano Wi-Fi adapter. You can also get it as a single unit ($142) or as a pack of two ($269).

Aztech

The Aztech WMB260AC is one of the newest mesh networking systems to hit retail. It is a dual-band system offering transfer rates of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. Aztech claims a two-pack can offer as much as 7,000 sq ft of Wi-Fi coverage. A single pack is going for $109 (U.P $129) while a two-pack is $199 (U.P $249).

D-Link

The D-Link Covr-C1203 is a compact mesh networking system that should blend well in most homes. Each node is a little puck-like unit that comes with changeable covers. It is a dual-band AC1200-class system, which means it supports speeds of up to 300Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. A 3-pack is going for $229 (U.P S$269).

The D-Link Covr-2202 is the company's latest mesh networking system. It is a tri-band system that supports speeds of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 867Mbps each on its two 5GHz networks. And since it is a tri-band system, it can allocate a single network to backhaul transmissions for better performance. D-Link claims a two-pack system can cover up to 550sqm or 6,000 sq ft - good enough for most apartments in Singapore. It is going for $349 (U.P $399).

The D-Link DIR-882 is one of the most affordable dual-band AC2600-class routers at the show. It supports speeds of up to 800MBps on its 2.4GHz network and 1,733Mbps on its 5GHz network. It is going for just $159 (U.P $239).

Netgear

The latest firmware update for the Netgear Orbi turns it into a true mesh networking system. The Orbi is one of the fastest mesh networking system around and is the winner of our Best Mesh Networking System award at Tech Awards 2018. It is an AC3000-class tri-band router capable of supporting speeds of up to 400Mbps on its 2.4GHz network amd 867Mbps on its 5GHz network. It has a separate 5GHz network that is dedicated to backhaul communications and that supports speeds of up to 1,733Mbps. A 3-pack is priced at $788 (U.P $949) while a 2-pack is going for $488 (U.P $649).

Netgear's new RAX80 Wifi 6 (802.11ax) router makes it debut at SITEX 2018. This dual-band router supports speeds of up to 1,200Mbps on its 2.4GHz network and 4,800Mbps on its 5GHz network. It also comes with 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports of which two supports port aggregation so they can be combined to form a single 2Gbps connection. The Netgear RAX80 has a launch price of $659.

Check out our coverage of the Netgear RAX80 here.

Netgear is launching its new Orbi Voice mesh networking system and smart speaker at SITEX 2018. The starter kit consists of a router unit and a speaker/networking unit. The speaker/networking unit acts as a smart speaker and also increases your Wi-Fi coverage at the same time. It supports Alexa and can stream directly from Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, and more. It is going for $799.

Check out our coverage of the Orbi Voice here.

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 $299 while a 3-pack will cost $439.

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

TP-Link's Deco M5 is one of the most affordable mesh networking systems available. It is a dual-band AC1300-class mesh networking system so it supports speeds of up to 400Mbps and 867Mbps on its 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks respectively. A single Deco M5 node is going for $79 while a 2-pack is going for $149.

Canon

If you’re looking to up your photography game but still want something relatively compact, check out Canon’s EOS M100. This 24.2MP camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF is going for just $699 as bundle with the EF15-45mm IS STM lens. That’s a modest $100 savings off the usual price of $799, but you’ll also get a Sirui insert pouch, 16GB SD card, EM-E2 neckstrap, PIXI Mini tripod, and the option to purchase Canon’s Selphy CP1300 in white for just $29, a massive savings of $170! Register your warranty online, and you’ll also get a Sirui insert pouch for free.

For those looking at a semi-professional body, the 30.4MP EOS 5D Mark IV is a star buy at this show. It’s going for a massive $1,000 off so you can get just the body for $4,199 instead of the usual of $5,199, or get body with EF24-105 f4 L IS II USM for $5,599 instead of the usual price of $6,599. Just at the show, you’ll get a F Stop Bag worth $169, and an Audio Technica headphone worth $108, and a cleaning cloth thrown in too!

Find out more about the 5D Mark IV here, and click here to find out more about the EOS M100.

Fujifilm

Fuji's 24.3MP X-T2 might just have been replaced by the X-T3, but that doesn't make it any less capable. It's going for a show special of just $1,642 (body only) instead of the usual price of $2,599, and you'll have a chance to pick up the do-it-all XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6R LM OIS WR lens for just $799.

Free gifts include a NPW126S battery, one Photo prints voucher, a lens loan voucher, a free X-series product workshop, a free MHG-XT2 metal hand grip, a free Fujifilm X shutter button, one free 32GB Strontium class 10 SD Card and a $50 Fujifilm NETS Flashpay card.

Otherwise, take a look at the X-E3 here. This rangefinder-style camera has a 24.3MP X-Trans III APS-C sensor, and is going for a show special of just $1,122 instead of the usual of $1,499. Plus, you'll get all the freebies you see above!

Find out more about the X-T2 here, and find out more about the X-E3 here.

Nikon

One of Nikon's latest cameras, the 20.9MP Nikon D500 is on sale at Sitex 2018. It's going for just $2,599 instead of the usual price of $2,799. Pick it up at the show, and you'll also get a free 16GB SD card, one free camera bag, a free AF 50mm F18D lens, a free 32GB external drive and a Nikon Tote Bag. There will also be an extra year of warranty provided by Harvey Norman after the one year from Nikon, so that's a great deal for this APS-C camera that boasts speedy focus thanks to the Multi-Cam 20K AF system.  

 

Otherwise, look to the Full-frame D750 camera. This is can be had for just $2,099 at the show, a massive $500 savings off the list price of $2,599. You'll also get an additional battery, a camera bag, a 32GB SD card free, a 32G external drive, and a 24-70 tumbler thrown in. Overall, a great deal for this 24.3MP camera!

Click here to find out more about the D750, and here to read about the D500.

Olympus

Looking for something smaller? The 16MP Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is on  offer at the show for just $1198 instead of the usual of $1298. Be one of the first 20 customers daily and you'll be able to take an additional $50 off by redeeming the Harvey Norman at the show. That's a $150 savings off the regular price, but you'll also get a free spare battery, one free 32GB SD card, an Olympus bag, free three-month local extended warranty, free two-year extended warranty by Harvey Norman, and a Product workshop thrown in. 

 

Otherwise, take a look at the stylish Pen-F. This going for just $1,298 at the show, down some $500 from the usual price of $1,798. Redeeming the $50 Harvey Norman voucher (By being one of the first 20 customers daily) takes this down to $1,248, and you'll get a Cath Kidston pouch, one Olympus bag, an additional battery, a 16GB SD card, 3-month Local Extended Warranty and Product Workshop thrown in.

To find out more about the OM-D E-M10 Mark III click here. There's also more information about the Pen F here.

Sony

The A7 R II may be an older model, but it’s still a very capable camera, with a 42.4MP Full-frame Exmor R CMOS BSI sensor and Sony’s 5-axis image stabilization. This can be had for a show special of just $3,099, down a massive $1,000 from its regular price of $4,099. That's the body-only price, but you'll get a free SF-64UZ high-speed memory card thrown in, as well as a Sony workshop. And there's the option to get up to $250 on a selection of lenses as part of Sony's purchase with purchase offers at the show.

 

You can also look at the very capable A9, which is their "Jaw-dropping deal" of 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 $4,799 at the show, down $1,500 from the usual price of $6,299! You'll also get a Peak Design strap, a SF-G64T SD card, and a Sony workshop thrown in for free.

To find out more about the Sony A9 click here. There's also more information about the A7R II here.

Brother

The Brother DCP-L3551CDW is a multifunction color laser (print, scan, copy) with a maximum print speed of 18ppm (both color and mono). It features a 50-sheet ADF, a 250-sheet paper input tray, and comes with three years of on-site warranty. Going for $448.

Canon

The Canon Pixma G4010 is able to deliver up to 6,000 black-and-white document pages and 7,000 color document pages using the bundled set of four ink bottles. Besides printing, the G4010 can also handle copy, scan, and fax jobs, and it includes wireless connectivity so it’s easy to print from a mobile device. Going for $339 at Sitex, and you get a free Prolink USB charger.

The TS9170 is a wireless photo all-in-one inkjet printer. It has a large 5-inch touchscreen, supports mobile printing, and is capable of ID card copying and disc label printing. Going for $299 at this show, and you get a free Prolink USB charger and photo paper starter kit.

Epson

The new Epson M1120 is a single-function monochrome ink tank printer that can print up to 6,000 pages with just a single ink bottle. It’s going for $229 at Sitex and you get free $20 NTUC vouchers and trolley.

The M2140 is for users who need additional scan and copy functions. Going for $359 at this show, this mono printer has a 20ipm print speed, supports auto duplex printing, and sports a 1.44-inch LCD control panel. Free gifts include $50 NTUC vouchers and trolley.

HP

The Wi-Fi-enabled HP LaserJet Pro M28W offers print, copy, and scan functions in one compact body. A mono laser printer, it has a top print speed of 19ppm. Going for $189 at Sitex. There’s also a non-wireless model going for $169.

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 is a color inkjet printer with additional copy, scan, and fax functions. With a max print speed of 24ppm in black and 20ppm in color, the 8720 can do auto two-sided printing, too. Usually priced at $459, you can buy it at Sitex for $359. Fee gifts include $50 CapitaVoucher and HP XL black ink cartridge.

The HP Sprocket series of pocket printers are designed to let you print your smartphone photos easily. The Sprocket 2-in–1 (left) is the model with a 5MP camera built-in and it’s selling for $179 here. The Sprocket Plus (right) doesn’t have a camera but it can print at larger 5.8 x 8.7cm sizes (other models only do 5 x 7.6cm). The Plus is going for $169.

Samsung

The Samsung M2070W is a mono laser printer with copy and scan capabilities. Designed for users who just need a fast B/W printer (e.g. students), it’s now selling for $158 at Sitex. There’s another model with fax function, and that’s going for $188.

Epson

The Epson EH-TW5650 is a full HD home theater projector with a brightness rating for 2,500 lumens. It has built-in wireless and a 10W speaker, supports 3D and screen mirroring, and touts a lamp life up to 7,500 hours in Eco mode. Going for $1,499 and you get free $150 NTUC vouchers, two pairs of 3D glasses, a RAVPower fast wireless Qi charger, an HDMI cable, and a trolley.

Philips

The Philips 873 OLED TV is slim, supports 4K, has a new P5 image processor, and features the company’s 3-sided Ambilight technology. A UHD Premium certified TV, the 65-inch model is going for $4,388. Freebies include a 32-inch TV, a keyboard, an HDMI cable, and antenna.

If you’re shopping for your bedroom and a 65-inch TV is too big, a 55-inch 873 OLED TV is also available here for $2,688. Also comes with a free 32-inch TV, $100 grocery voucher, keyboard, and antenna. Pretty good value for the money, we think.

Samsung

The quantum dot-enhanced Samsung Q6F QLED TV has very thin bezels, and works with the company’s One Remote Control to allow you to control the TV and other devices connected to it with a single remote. The Q6F also comes with four HDMI ports and two USB ports, and natively supports wired and wireless networking. The 49-inch model starts at $2,375 but that’s before the “best offer”. The 55-inch model, for example, can be had for under $3K.

The 2018 Q9F is Samsung’s highest end QLED TV this year. A UHD Premium certified 4K TV, it offers a 100% color volume and supports the enhanced HDR10+ format. It’s also the only QLED TV in the series to feature a direct full-array backlight system. At Sitex, the 65-inch Q9F is selling for $7,199, and comes with free gifts such as a $300 gift card and stick vacuum.

If you’re looking for a simple smart TV or an affordable digital TV to replace your old television set, there are several Samsung 720p and 1080p TVs on offer at Sitex.

Sony

The Sony Bravia A8F is a 4K OLED TVs. It supports HDR, runs the Android TV platform, and features an Acoustic Surface technology in which the sound comes directly from the screen. The 55-inch model is going for $4,599, and comes with a free PS4 Party Bundle worth $479.

The Sony X9000F is a high-end 4K LCD TV running the Android TV platform. Like the A8F, it supports Dolby Vision HDR. The 55-inch model has the best deal here: it’s going $2,999 and this price nets you the TV, a soundbar, and 5 years of warranty. If you need a bigger TV, the 65-inch set can be had for $4,599, but this doesn't come with any free gift.

Acer

The 27-inch KG271 B is a 1080p gaming monitor with a 1ms gray-to-gray response time and 240Hz refresh rate. It also has two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, and built-in speakers. Going for $395 at this show.

ASUS

The ASUS VG245H is a 24-inch full HD monitor with a 1ms response time. It also supports FreeSync. At just $299, this is a value for money gaming monitor.

The XG27VQ is a 27-inch curved full HD gaming monitor. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync, and is equipped with plenty of ports, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and dual-link DVI-D. Going for $699 at this show and you get a free Cerberus headset.

Dell

The S2719DM is a 27-inch monitor with super-thin bezels. Offering a QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440), it has two HDMI 2.0 ports. Going for $689 here.

The Dell U2717D is a 27-inch IPS monitor with very thin bezels. Boasting a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel QHD resolution, it also has a 6ms response time (gray-to-gray), sports HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity, and comes with 3 years advanced exchanged warranty. Going for $599 at this show.

Philips

This Philips 436M6VBPAB isn’t a TV, but a 42.5-inch 4K HDR monitor. A DisplayHDR 1000 certified display, it also comes with DisplayPort/mini-DisplayPort, HDMI, as well as USB-C connectivity. Going for $1,299 at this Sitex show.

Prism+

The Prism+ X490 is a 49-inch monitor with an ultra-wide 3,840 x 1,080-pixel resolution. Offering 120% Adobe RGB color gamut, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits brightness, this gaming + productivity monster is going for $1,288 ($1,788).

The PRISM+ X315 Pro is a 31.5-inch 144Hz monitor with a 1800R curvature and a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel resolution. It uses a VA panel for better viewing angles and comes with HDMI, DVI, and DPI inputs. You can get it now at $569. 

Samsung

The C27F591 is a 27-inch full HD curved monitor. It has built-in 5W x 2 speakers, and offers HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2, and old school VGA connectivity options. Going for just $298 here.

The C49J890 is a 49-inch curved 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. On the monitor you’ll also find plenty of ports, including DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB-C. It also has a 3-port USB hub for you to connect other peripherals. Going for $1,488.

The U28E590 is a 28-inch 4K UHD monitor with a 1ms response time. A FreeSync-capable monitor, it’s equipped with both DisplayPort and HDMI connections. You can pick one up at Sitex for $398 (U.P: $498).

Erato

Erato's at the show with their Apollo 7s true wireless ear buds. These have Erato 3D Sound, and are nano coated so they'll keep going even if they've been submerged in water. They offer up to 12 hours of listening time on the go thanks to a portable charging case that gives you two extra charges, and are going for just $399 at the show, a huge savings of $100 from the usual price of $499!

Otherwise, you can check out the Verse. These are also true wireless ear buds, but use Graphene drivers and and have built in MEMS microphone technology so you can even use them to make calls. They're going for a show special of $199 instead of the usual of $249, a savings of $50. 

Jabra

Jabra's Move headphones are on sale at the show, and they're going for $68 instead of the usual of $148, that's a good 54% off, and a solid price for these ultra-light wireless headphones that have up to 8 hours of playback time and 12 days of standby time.

You can also take a look at the Jabra Sport Pace, as these wireless sports earphones are IP54 rated and come with a three-year warranty against failure from sweat damage. With a quick charge feature that gets you one hour worth of battery life from just 15 minutes of charging, there's no excuse to not bring these with you. It's going for just $88, down 48% from the usual price of $168, and you'll get a free Jabra Sport towel too!

Klipsch

Klipsch has their latest The Three Google Assistant on show, and it's a multi-room ready speaker that has Chromecast built in so you can control it with just your voice by calling up Google Assistant. This is going for $759 at the show instead of the usual of $799, a savings of $40, so do check it out if you'd like a retro-styled smart speaker.

Otherwise, check out the Klipsch Capitol One, a powerful wireless speaker that incorporates luxury materials like real wood veneer and tactile spun copper switches and knobs, it has an eight hour battery life, so you can take it anywhere with you. This is going for just $449, about $50 down from the usual price of $499.

Logitech

Looking for a new headset for gaming? Take a look at Logitech's G633 then. This has 40mm Pro-G drivers for accurate highs and deep lows, and support for DTS and Dolby 7.1 surround sound so you get better in-game spatial awareness. It's going for a show special of just $129, down from the usual price of $229.

If it's desktop speakers you're looking for, look at the G560 Lightsync PC gaming speakers. This is going for just $259 instead of the usual $329, a savings of $70. It comes with a downward firing subwoofer, and supports 7.1 DTS:X Ultra surround sound so you'll feel like you're right in the thick of the action. And of course, there's Lightsync LED lighting that syncs with the content on your screen too. 

Find out more about the G560 here.

Plantronics

New from Plantronics is the BackBeat Go 810. These wireless headphones offer 22 hours of listening time on a single charge, and bring a premium listening experience thanks to the implementation of dual-mode active noise-canceling and Plantronics’ exclusive audio technologies. It's going for just $224 at the show, down $25 from the usual price of $249, and you’ll get a free 3000mAh power bank, a free car mount, and a free Crystal Flash drive thrown in too!

Otherwise, you can look at the BackBeat Go 3 Charge. These wireless earbuds have a listening time of 6.5 hours on a single charge (19.5 hours total with the charging case) and feature an in-line remote so you can control playback or take calls without having to pull out your phone. They're going for just $89 at the show, about half off the usual price of $169. Plus , you'll get a free iWalk Dual Charge Power Bank thrown in.

Razer

Razer is at the show too, and they've got their Tiamat 7.1 V2 on sale for just $259.90, a $100 savings from the usual price of $359.90. That's a pretty good price for these headphones that have 7.1 surround sound thanks to the use of 10 discrete drivers for accurate directional audio.

The Kraken 7.1 V2 is also on sale, and these are going for $109.90 instead of $159.90, a more modest savings of $50.00. These also feature 7.1 surround sound, and are outfitted with 50mm drivers more powerful sound.

Find out more about the Tiamat 71 V2 here.

Samsung

Looking for a soundbar to go with your new TV? Take a look at Samsung's HW-N650. This uses Samsung Acoustic Beam Technology to focus and direct sound for a virtual 5.1 surround effect, and even features a dedicated game mode that optimizes the sound to the game you're playing. It's going for show special of $629 instead of the usual list price of $1,099.

Otherwise, look at the HW-N950. This is a Dolby Atmos capable soundbar that delivers 7.1.4 surround sound thanks to integrated upfiring speakers in the soundbar itself and a pair of wireless rear speakers that you can place anywhere in your living room without having to worry about messy wires. This going for  a show special of $1,569, down from the usual of $2,399.

Read more about the HW-N650 here, and the HW-N950 here.

Sonos

Sonos is also at the show, with modest discounts to their products.  For example, the Sonos One smart speaker is going for $299 instead of $329, a $30 savings off the regular price. You can however pick up a pair for $559 instead of the usual of $658, which would bring the discount to $99. Pretty good for this smart speaker which has two class D amplifiers driving a tweeter and a mid-woofer. 

A better deal is probably to get the  5.1 Home Theater bundle with the Sonos Playbase. You can get a Playbase, Sub and two Play:1s for just $2,666 instead $2,836, a savings of $170. That's not too bad for a 5.1-channel setup with wireless speakers that you simply place as you wish. In fact, because they're multi-room capable, you can even split them across the rooms in your house! 

Sony

Sony has a selection of soundbars at this show, like the HT-CT800 you see here. It's going at a show special price of just $599, down $300 from the usual price of $899. Pretty good price for a soundbar that boasts Sony's S-Force Pro Front Surround technology and supports 4K HDR via HDMI HDCPP 2.2.

The smaller HT-CT290 is also on sale, and this is going for just $319 instead of the usual price of $449. That's no too bad for this compact soundbar that comes with a slim subwoofer and uses Sony's S-Force Pro Front Surround technology for cinema-style surround sound.

Rather have a pair of headphones instead? Sony has you covered too. The WH-CH700N can be had at the show for just $186.80 instead of the usual price of $249. Get two pairs, and the price for each pair drops to $161.90, a good 35% savings!

Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears has a selection of their speakers on sale at the show too, but their star buy is the Wonderboom you see here. It's a portable bluetooth speaker that gives bright 360 sound with balanced bass. It’s IP67 rated so you can take it down to 1m for up to 30 minutes, and has a 10 hour battery life. Get it at the show for just $89, down $60 from the usual of $149.

For something larger, you can look to the Boom 2. This is also IPX7 rated so you can safely take it to the pool with you. It's going for just $149 at the show, down $100 from the list price of $249. Not bad for these speakers that have a 15-hour battery life. Get two, and you can pair them for true stereo sound! Read up on the Boom 2 here.

Acer

The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. It also has a 256GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. In addition, the 1080p IPS display boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and support for NVIDIA G-Sync. It is available at S$2,998, together with a 3-year carry-in warranty, Predator Classic Backpack and gaming bundle (worth over S$230) that includes CS:GO, PUBG, and Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition. 

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a 15.6-inch gaming notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also comes with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GPU. It is available now at S$2,098 (U.P. S$2,198), together with a 3-year carry-in warranty, Predator Classic backpack, and gaming bundle (worth over S$230) that includes CS:GO, PUBG, and Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition. 

The 15.6-inch Acer Nitro 5 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also comes equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. You can get it at S$1,638 (U.P. S$1,898), together with a 2-year carry-in warranty and gaming bundle (worth over S$230) that includes CS:GO, PUBG, and Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition. If you're on a really tight budget, the Nitro 5 can be bought at just S$1,138 (U.P. S$1,298) with a Core i5-8300H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB.

Aftershock

The Aftershock APEX-15 is a slim and light notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 SSD. It also comes with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and a mechanical keyboard. It is available at S$2,335 (U.P. S$2,655), together with a 2-year parts warranty and a professional color calibration service.  Check out our full review of the notebook here.

The Aftershock Aeon 32R is a 31.5-inch all-in-one system equipped with a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel 144Hz display. It features an Intel Core i5-9600K processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. It also comes with a 512GB M.2 SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. You can get it at S$3,210 (U.P. S$3,335), along with a 3-year warranty. 

The Aftershock Ultracore is a high-end machine built around Lian Li's PC-O11 Dynamic chassis. It is equipped with an Intel Core i7-9700K processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD and 2TB HDD. It also comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for the best possible performance at 4K resolutions. You can get it at S$3,520 (U.P. S$3,757), together with a 3-year warranty. 

The Aftershock Zeal comes packaged in NZXT's sleek H500 tempered glass chassis. It is equipped with an Intel Core i5-8500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. It also comes with a 120mm AIO cooler for the CPU and a 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD and 1TB HDD. You can get it at S$2,099 (U.P. S$2,282), together with a 3-year warranty. 

Alienware

The Alienware 15 comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. It also has a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. The 15.6-inch TN display features a 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and NVIDIA G-Sync. It is available now at S$3,799, along with 2 years of Premium Support and accidental damage coverage, an Alienware Vindicator backpack, and a 1-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription.

ASUS

The ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 is a 15.6-inch laptop equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It also features a 128GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. In addition, the 1080p display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth and fluid gameplay. You can get it now at S$1,798 (U.P. S$1,998), along with a free carrying bag, optical mouse, and a 1-year anti-virus subscription. Read our coverage on the laptop here.

The ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It also has a 128GB PCIe SSD and a 1TB FireCuda SSHD. The 15.6-inch 1080p display has a 144Hz refresh rate, so you should get super fluid gameplay. You can get it now at S$2,698, along with a 2-year international warranty, ASUS gaming mouse, and ROG backpack. Read our coverage on the Hero II here.

The ASUS ROG Strix GL12CM is a powerful desktop equipped with an Intel Core i7-8700K processor, 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080. For storage, it features a 512GB PCIe SSD and 2TB HDD. The CPU is also cooled by a closed-loop liquid cooler for better thermal performance. It is available now at S$3,798 (U.P. S$3,998), along with a 1-year anti-virus subscription, 100GB of ASUS WebStorage for a year, and a gaming keyboard and optical mouse. Read our review of the ROG Strix GL12 here.

Dell

The Dell G7 15 is outfitted with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Max-Q. In addition, it has a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. You can get it at S$2,199, along with 1 year of Dell Premium Support and Absolute Lojack, a 1-month McAfee LiveSafe subscription, and a Dell Essential Backpack 15. 

The Dell G3 15 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB. It also has a 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD for storage. You can get it at S$1,599, along with 1 year of Dell Premium Support and Absolute Lojack, a 1-month McAfee LiveSafe subscription, and a Dell Essential Backpack 15.

HP

The HP Omen 15 is a 15.6-inch gaming notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. The 1080p IPS display also boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, so you should get smooth and fluid display. Finally, it has a 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD and 2TB HDD for storage. It is available at S$2,599 (U.P. S$2,799), together with a 2-year onsite warranty.

The HP Pavilion Gaming Notebook comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. For storage, it has a 256GB PCIe SSD and a 1TB HDD. The 15.6-inch IPS display features a 1080p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. You can get it now at S$1,849 (U.P. S$1,999), together with a 2-year onsite warranty.

The HP Omen Gaming Desktop comes with an Intel Core i7-8700K processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080. For storage, you get a 256GB PCIe SSD and a 2TB HDD. It also has a liquid-cooling system for improved cooling and a 750W power supply. It is available to buy now at S$3,299 (U.P. S$3,499) and comes with a 3-year onsite warranty.

Lenovo

The Lenovo Legion Y530 is a new minimalist gaming notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 16GB of Intel Optane Memory. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB and 2TB HDD. You can get it at S$1,549 (U.P. S$1,799), along with a 1-year McAfee Internet Security subscription, a Lenovo Gaming Mouse and mouse pad, and Lenovo Backpack.

The Lenovo Legion T530 Tower is a sleek gaming desktop equipped with an Intel Core i7-8700 processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 16GB of Intel Optane Memory.  It also has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card and a 2TB HDD. You can get it at S$1,699, and it comes bundled with a wired keyboard and mouse, a 1-year anti-virus subscription, and a 3-year onsite warranty.

MSI

The MSI GS65 Stealth Thin is a super thin gaming notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It also has a 256GB SSD for storage. You can get it at S$2,999 (U.P. S$3,199), together with a free headset. That's still an expensive investment, so we've reviewed the GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q model for an idea of how well it stacks up.

The MSI GE73 Raider is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop with a FHD 120Hz display. It also has an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070. For storage, it is equipped with a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It is available now at S$3,099 (U.P. S$3,399), together with a free headset.

The MSI GF63 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop equipped with 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 for storage. It is available now at S$1,699 (U.P. S$1,999), together with a free mouse and mousepad.

Razer

The 15.6-inch Razer Blade is a slick-looking notebook with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q. It also has a 144Hz FHD display for smooth and fluid gameplay. Finally, it has a 512GB SSD for storage. You can get it at S$3,899. There's no special offer for this model, but here's why you'll still like what it offers.

The Razer Blade Pro is a 17.3-inch gaming notebook with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It also has a 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD for storage. The IPS matte display has a 120Hz refresh rate as well for smooth and fluid gameplay. You can get it at S$2,699 (U.P. S$3,399).

Acer

The Acer Swift 5 comes with a touch-enabled 14-inch full HD IPS display. Powered by the 8^th Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, coupled with 8GB DDR4 system memory, and a 512GB SSD, the entire device weights under 1kg, at 970g only. It comes in blue or gold colors, and every purchase is bundled with an exclusive Acer Snapcase (worth $39). It retails at $1,698 at the show.

The Acer Swift 3 Premium is comes in an exquisite red finish. The 14-inch device is powered by the 8^th Intel Core i5-8265U CPU, coupled with 8GB DDR4 system memory, and a PCIe-based NVMe 512GB SSD. It's priced at $1,498.

The new Acer Aspire Z24-890 AIO desktop system features a 23.8" touch-enabled full HD display. It's powered by an 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8400T CPU, 24GB of memory, i.e., 16GB Intel Optane Memory and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage is handled by a 1TH HDD. It's priced at $1,398.

Aftershock

The Aftershock P-14 is a versatile notebook that comes with the optional of an external GPU dock that allows for PC gaming fun after work is done! The notebook is powered by the latest Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and features a 14-inch full HD display. It comes with a 512GB M.2 SSD, a full macro RGB backlit keyboard, and operates on 64-bit Windows 10. It even comes with a 2-year warranty for parts (carry-in) and retails at a show piece of $1,399 (U.P. $1,604). Amp up its graphics processing capabilities with an optional external GPU dock, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti GPU variant costs $615 while the NVIDIA GTX 1060 is priced at $750.

ASUS

The ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 is a convertible laptop has a full HD, touch-enabled, 14-inch display, and is touted as one of the lightest convertibles with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 chipset. The device also works with ASUS Pen. Powered by an 8th-gen Intel Core i7-8565U CPU, it features 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB PCIe-based SSD. It weighs 1.4kg and is priced at $1,898 with a show special bundle comprising an anti-virus software with 1-year subscription (worth $59), a sleeve case (worth $49) , a stylus and an USB-based LAN dongle.

The ASUS VivoBook S15 made its local debut early this year. It comes in a riot of bright colors and the 15.6-inch notebook is powered by the 8th-gen Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and its storage needs are handled by a 1TB HDD and a 256GB SSD. It features NVIDIA GeForce MX150 with 2GB DDR5 video memory and has a show exclusive price of $1,498 (U.P. $1,598). It comes bundled with anti-virus software with 1-year subscription (worth $59), a notebook bag (worth $49) and an optical mouse (worth $19).

The ASUS Vivo AiO (V241CGT-BA007T) is going for just less than a $1K at $999! It features a full HD 23.8-inch LED display with a razor-thin bezel of just 2mm in width. It is powered by the 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, with 8GB of DDR4 system memory. Storage is handled by its 1TB HDD and sports an NVIDIA GT 930MX graphics chipset; it has four rear USB 3.1 ports for quick storage expansion. The show bundle comprises a 1-year anti-virus subscription (worth $59), a 1-year subscription to 100GB of ASUS WebStorage, and a bundled wireless keyboard.

The ASUS VivoBook Flip also has a 14-inch, touch-enabled, full HD display with ASUS Pen support. It’s powered by the 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD. It comes with a 2-year international warranty. As a show special, there’s a free bundle comprising an anti-virus software with 1-year subscription (worth $59), a notebook bag (worth $49) and an ASUS Pen (worth $69). The notebook is priced at $1,198 (U.P. $1,298).

Dell

The 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 (9370) sports an 8th generation Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, with 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Its InfinityEdge UHD 4K display has bezels so thin that its webcam needs to be housed at the bottom bezel of its display. It sports a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports, a USB-C port and a microSD card reader and a fingerprint reader for biometric security. It retails at $2,649 as a show special and comes with a Dell premium sleeve, a Dell USB-C to VGA adapter, and a limited edition Boxgreen. They are to be redeemed at Dell Exclusive Store at Plaza Singapore, #04-19.

The Dell XPS 15 (9570) is a high-end notebook powered by the 8th-gen Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 SSD. It features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics chipset with 4GB DDR5 VRAM and a 15.6-inch UHD 4K InfinityEdge display. It’s priced at $2,899! The notebook comes with 1-year premium support that covered accidental damage.

The Dell Inspiron 24 5477 AIO desktop sports a 23.8-inch full HD touch-enabled IPS display with InfinityEdge feature. The system is powered by the current generation Intel Core i5-8400T CPU and 8GB of RAM. It sports an NVIDIA GeForce GeForce GTX 1050 chipset with 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory. Its SmartByte technology prioritizes bandwidth for interactive video streaming. The system is priced from $1,599. You can top up another $400 to $1,999 for the same system that features an Intel Core i7-8770T processor, paired with 16GB DDR4 RAM.

HP

The HP Spectre x360 convertible notebook has a 15.6-inch 4K IPS display with HP Sure View Integrated Privacy Screen. Powered by an Intel Core i7-8250U CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe-based SSD, the device has an SRP of $3,099 and comes with a 2-year warranty.

The HP Pavilion r175d AiO desktop PC has a 27-inch full HD IPS touch-enabled display. It runs on the 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8700T CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and has storage in the form of a 128GB SATA M.2 SSD and a 1TB HDD. It has an AMD Radeon 530 4GB DDR5 VRAM graphics chipset. It’s priced at $2,149 (U.P. $2,399).

The HP Envy 13 is powered by the latest 8th Intel Core CPU. Its entry-level specs start with an Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, and 360GB PCI-based NVMe SSD. Its 13.3-inch full HD IPS display has thin bezels for a immersive viewing experience. It is priced at $1,229 (U.P. $1,499) and comes with a free carrying case and McAfee anti-virus software.

Lenovo

The Lenovo Yoga 920 features an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. The display is a 13.9-inch 3,840 x 2,160-pixel IPS touchscreen panel, so you should get really crisp images. The device is going for $2,599 (U.P. $2,799) and is backed by a 2-year Lenovo PremiumCare (on-site) warranty.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330S runs the 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, 4GB DDR4 RAM, and comes pre-installed with a 16GB Intel Optane Memory module! It has a 1TB HDD and an AMD Radeon 535 graphics chipset. Its 14-inch full HD IPS display has anti-glare treatment and the device even has a backlit keyboard for working in the dark. It’s priced at $999 and comes with a 1-year Lenovo PremiumCare (on-site) warranty.

The Lenovo Yoga 730 is powered by the latest Intel Core i5-8565U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe-based SSD. Its 13.3-inch full HD display supports Lenovo Pen and the notebook and comes with a 2-year Lenovo PremiumCare (on-site) warranty. It’s priced at $1,999.

Microsoft

The 10-inch Microsoft Surface Go sports a 1,800 x 1,200-pixel display supports the Surface Pen with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The Surface Go is powered by an dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y CPU and features passive cooling for quiet operation. It touts up to nine hours of battery life. Signature Surface features like a flexible kickstand (which extends to 165 degrees for the Go) and a Windows Hello camera are also onboard. Weighing 520g and measuring just 8.1mm thick, the Surface Go has a built-in USB Type-C port for carrying data and video;this USB-C/3.1 Gen 1 port can also be used for charging. The Surface Go is also equipped with a microSD card reader and a headphone jack. The Surface Go with 64GB eMMC storage and 4GB RAM is priced at $618 while the variant with 128GB SSD and 8GB RAM costs $888 (bundled with black Type Cover).

The The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a minimalist beauty that pairs a 13.5-inch 3,000 x 2,000-pixel display with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It ships with Windows 10 Pro and is available now at S$2,188.

Vaio

The Vaio S11 is made in Japan and comes in 2 variants on display. The first features an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe-based SSD. It is priced at $2,069 (U.P. $2,299). The other variant Vaio S11 runs on an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe-based SSD. It’s retailing at $2,339 (U.P. $2,500) It has an 11.6-inch IPS full HD display and the device comes in the following colors - black, silver, brown, pink, and white.

The made-in-Japan Vaio S13 has three variants on display at the show. The entry-level S13 runs on an Intel Core i5-8250U CPU, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a 256GB GPCIe-based SSD. It is priced at $1,979 (U.P. $2,199). The top-end Vaio 13 features an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe-based SSD. It’s priced at $2,789 (U.P. $3,099). It has a 13.3-inch IPS full HD display and has LTE connectivity. The middle-of-the-road Vaio S13 is priced at $2,159 (U.P. $2,399) and features an Intel Core i5-8550U CPU, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a 256GB GPCIe-based SSD.

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