The Tech Show 2018 highlights

Welcome to The Tech Show!

In case you aren't aware, the The Tech Show is now happening at Suntec Singapore. Other than a great place to suss out tech deals, you can also take part in the sure-win lucky dip, trade-in or repair your old desktops, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, game consoles, software, and even e-mobility devices. There are also hero products going at steep discounts, purchase-with-purchase deals, free screen protectors, and more to be had! For more details on these activities, check out this earlier article.

Once again, The Tech Show 2018 happens:

• November 1 - 4, 2018
• Suntec Singapore, Level 3 and 4
• 11 AM - 9 PM (Level 3), 12 - 9 PM (Level 4)
• Admission is free

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Without further ado, let us show you some of the deals and products that caught our eye when the team was at the show floors earlier today.

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 one from StarHub for just S$449 (usual price: S$649) on a 2-year M plan (S$88/month) and get a free Google Home.

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

Honor

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 The Tech Show for just S$429.

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 The Tech Show for $1,348 and get a free wireless charger worth S$98.

Read our full review of the Mate 20 Pro here.

The Huawei P20 Pro boasts a Leica co-engineered triple camera setup with a 40-megapixel f/1.8 RGB lens, a 20-megapixel f/1.6 monochrome lens, and an f/2.4 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Get one from The Tech Show for S$1,148.

Read our full review of the Huawei P20 Pro here.

LG

The LG G7+ ThinQ has a 6.1-inch QHD+ notched display and is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB RAM. It also boasts AI-enhanced dual rear cameras, an onboard 32-bit Quad DAC, and upgraded audio with a new louder ‘Boombox Speaker’. Get one from StarHub at The Tech Show for just S$49 (usual price: S$349) when you sign up for a 2-year M plan (S$88/month) and get a free 32-inch LG Smart LED TV (worth S$599)!

Read our full review of the LG G7+ ThinQ here.

Motorola

The Moto Z2 Play uses a modular design that lets you add attachments to its rear, including a larger battery pack, a louder speaker, and a 10x optical zoom camera. The Z2 Play is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor. All Moto Mods that worked with the previous Z Play are compatible with the Z2 Play. Pick one up at The Tech Show for just S$499 (usual price S$699) and get a free Moto gift box.

For more info on the Z2 Play, read our hands-on here.

Oppo

The newly launched Oppo R17 features a 6.4-inch display with a minimal teardrop notch that houses a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The phone also has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 16-megapixel shooter paired with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor and has 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. Get one from The Tech Show for just S$699.

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 The Tech Show for just S$49 (usual price: S$349) when you sign up for a 2-year M plan (S$88/month) and get a free OLike 10,000mAh powerbank.

Read our full review of the Find X here.

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 The Tech Show for just S$499 (usual price: S$549)!

Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 has the most complete feature set you can find in a smartphone today with one of the best displays, a fantastic dual camera setup, a gorgeous 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 the 128GB model for S$1,298 (usual price: S$1,398) or the 512GB model for S$1,628 (usual price: S$1,728).

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 here.

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ boasts a dual aperture rear camera that switches between f/1.5 and f/2.4 depending on your lighting conditions. The S9+ also has a secondary 12-megapixel, f/2.4 camera, letting you take gorgeous portrait photos with artistic background blurring bokeh. Grab one at The Tech Show for S$1,298 for the 128GB model, and get a free 64GB MicroSD card and protective standing cover case.

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 model from The Tech Show starting at S$998 and get a free keyboard cover worth S$228.

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. This phone usually goes for S$799, but you can get it from The Tech Show today for just S$699.

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 128GB model from The Tech Show for just S$699!

M1

Sign up for a 1Gbps Fibre Broadband plan with M1 at The Tech Show for S$39.90/month and get a next-generation ASUS RT-AX88U dual-band Wi-Fi router for just S$379! Usual price is S$599 and you can get a taste of what it can achieve through our preview testing here.

MyRepublic

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

Singtel

Sign up for a Singtel 1Gbps Fiber Broadband plan at S$39.90/month (usual price: S$49.90/month) and top up $10/month to get a free pair of Askey Wi-Fi Mesh routers, or top up $12/month for a triple pack. How do these Askey mesh routers fair? Pretty good as we found in our review.

StarHub

Sign up for HomeHub Plus with StarHub at The Tech Show and get your first five 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)!

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 is S$1,199. The mid-sized Fenix 5 Plus ranges from S$1,229 to S$1,599. The largest Fenix 5X Plus starts at S$1,299 and goes to S$1,699.

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 from The Tech Show for S$298 (usual price S$328).

Samsung's new Galaxy Watch, shown here in the 42mm rose gold case 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 from The Tech Show for S$398. Find out more about it here and check out more photos of it here.

PlayStation

Get the PlayStation 4 FIFA 19 bundle Champions Edition at The Tech Show for just S$499 and get a free mystery gift (it's a Playstation backpack!) and get a second Dualshock 4 wireless controller for just S$50.

Xbox

Trade in your old gaming consoles at up to S$100 per console and get a new Xbox One S 1TB bundle with two controllers for as low as S$199! (usual price: S$449). Terms and conditions apply, so check out the Gamextreme booth to trade-in your old console.

Acer

This Acer ED273 is a 27-inch 1080p LCD monitor with a 1ms response time and 250cd/m2 brightness. At $285, it’s a decent pick if you just need a basic and big-screen monitor for work.

The 24.5-inch KG251QF is a 1080p gaming monitor with a 1ms gray-to-gray response time. It has a 144Hz refresh rate and supports AMD FreeSync, too. Going for $348 at this show.

ASUS

The VG245H is a 24-inch full HD monitor with a 1ms response time. The panel also has a 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Going for $329 at the tech show.

The ROG Strix XG32VQ is a 32-inch curved monitor with a 2,560 x 1,440-pixel resolution. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms GtG response time, as well as a host of inputs, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and mini-DisplayPort. Going for $899.

Dell / Alienware

The Alienware AW3418HW is a 34-inch curved gaming monitor with NVIDIA G-Sync for smooth, blur-free gaming visuals. Sporting a 2,560 x 1,080-pixel resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, it’s going for $1,141 at this show (U.P: $1,349).

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 $629 at this show.

Prism+

The Prism+ P270 is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with a 70Hz (overclock) refresh rate. Usually going for $489, you can get it at this show for just $399. Comes with a 3-year warranty, too.

Samsung

The Samsung C49J890 is a 49-inch curved monitor with support for a 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time; HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C connectivity; and picture-in-picture/picture-by-picture functionality. Usually going for $1,788, you can pick one up at the show for $1,488.

The C27JG50 is a 27-inch curved WQHD monitor going for $568. It has HDMI and DisplayPort inputs and supports 144Hz refresh rate. If you need something bigger, there’s a 32-inch version going for $618.

Brother

The Brother DCP-L3551 CDW is a color laser printer (18ppm) with print, scan, and copy functions. It supports duplex printing and wireless networking, too. Going for a very decent $448 at this show.

The DCP-T510W is a 3-in–1 inkjet printer that uses Brother’s ultra-high yield ink bottles to print up to 6,500 pages in mono and 5,000 pages in color. Document print speed is rated at 12ipm for B/W and 6ipm for color. Pick one up at this show for just $278.

Canon

The Canon TS5170 is a $159 wireless inkjet printer that supports auto duplex printing. Comes with a free Tokidoki bag too if you buy it at the tech show.

This Canon Imageclass MF633Cdw is a 3-in–1 color laser printer with a 18ppm print speed (both mono and color printing). It supports auto duplex printing and supports printing from or scanning to a USB drive. Going for $529 (U.P: $549) and you also get $50 NTUC vouchers.

The Pixma E560 is an AIO printer that can print up to 800 pages with its PG–89 ink cartridge. With support for wireless connectivity, this cloud and mobile printing-enabled printer is now going for $159 at the show. The free gift is a Tokidoki tote bag.

Epson

The Epson EcoTank Monochrome M2140 is a black-and-white inkjet printer that uses Epson’s ink tank technology. With a single black ink bottle that costs $14.90, it’s able to print up to 6,000 BW pages. The M2140 also has a scanner for copy functions, and comes with 4 years of warranty (inclusive of printhead). Normally retailing for $389, it’s going for $359 at this tech show, and you additionally get $50 NTUC vouchers and a free trolley.

For high-volume color inkjet printing, consider the L6190. Boasting print speeds of 15ipm for mono and 8ipm for color, it too can produce up to 7,500 black-and-white pages with just one black ink bottle, and up to 6,000 color pages for its three color ink bottles. Usually priced at $509, it’s now going for $469, and and you additionally get $20 NTUC vouchers and a free trolley. If you don’t need its touch LCD and fax functionality, there’s an L6170 model going for $429.

HP

The HP 477DW PageWide Pro inkjet printer (left) has a very fast ISO print speed of 40ppm. Designed for fast and high-volume office printing, it’s equipped with 768MB of RAM, supports automatic duplex printing, and offers a 50,000-page monthly duty cycle. Going for $1,099.

On the other hand, the M477FDW (right)  is a LaserJet color AIO with print, copy, scan, and fax functions. It can print up to 28ppm in black and in color, and supports auto duplex printing, Apple AirPrint, and HP’s own ePrint protocol. Normally priced at $1,099, it’s now going for $899.

Samsung

The Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W is a mono single-function laser printer going for just $78 (U.P.: $158). This 20ppm printer has built-in Wi-Fi too, but it doesn’t support duplex printing.

This SL-M2885FW is a 4-in–1 mono laser with print, scan, copy, and fax functions. It has a high print speed of 28ppm, comes with built-in Wi-Fi, and supports duplex printing. Going for $238 at this show (U.P: $398).

Philips

This 50-inch PUT6002 from Philips is an entry-level 4K TV. It is slim, has three HDMI inputs, and supports DVB-T2 for local digital broadcasts. Going for just $699.

If you want an OLED TV but don’t want to pay through the nose, the 55-inch POS901F is going for $2,349. Running Android TV with support for HDR10 content, this 4K OLED TV also has an integrated soundbar at the bottom of the unit.

Samsung

The Samsung Q6F is a 4K QLED TV enhanced by quantum dot technology. It offers 100% color volume (which means colors are reproduced in the original richness and accuracy under all conditions), and comes with this remote that can also control your other AV devices. Normally priced at $3,599, the 55-inch model is going for $3,167 here. Free gifts include a $400 gift card that you can use to buy other items from the store (can’t be used to offset the price of the TV).

The NU7100 is an entry-level 4K smart TV from Samsung. Prices start at $967 for the 43-inch model all the way up to $5,279 for the 75-incher. When we were there earlier today, the 55-inch model was going for $1,500 during the hourly special, and came with many free gifts such as grocery vouchers and 3 months Singtel Cast subscription.

Only need a 1080p TV? Samsung’s 49-inch J5200 is going for as low as $649 at this show. This smart TV has two HDMI inputs.

Looking for an even smaller TV or a 720p TV? You can find them here too, with prices that start from $329.

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 $5,198. You can also buy the display set for $4,059.

The Bravia A9F is Sony’s newest and highest-end OLED TV. It sports a new X1 Ultimate picture processor, runs Android TV 8.0, and is ready for CalMAN calibration for the really hardcore users. The 55-inch model is going for $6,143, but you can also buy the display set (collect next week) for $4,649.

If your TV needs are more modest, consider the X7000F. It’s still a 4K HDR smart TV, and it has Sony’s ClearAudio+ tech that fine-tunes the TV sound for an immersive experience. The 49-inch model is going for $1,369 here after cashback.

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 Manfrotto camera pouch, 16GB SD card, and the option to purchase Canon’s Selphy CP1300 in white for just $29, a massive savings of $170!

 

There's also the smaller PowerShot G9X Mark II, which has a 20.1MP 1.0" CMOS sensor and 3x optical zoom. This is going for just $599 at the show, $70 off the usual price of $669. It comes with one free 16GB SD card, a free 32GB SD card, and a tripod. 

 

Otherwise, look to the Full-frame EOS 6D Mark II. This also has Dual Pixel CMOS AF for faster focusing, and a 26.2 MP Full-frame CMOS sensor. It has an ISO range of 100-40,000 (expandable to 102,400) and a continuous shooting rate of up to 6.5 frames per second, making it very versatile camera. This is going for just $2,299 at the show instead of the usual price of $2,899, a massive savings of $600!

Click here to find out more about the EOS 6D Mark II, here to read about the PowerShot G9X Mark II, and here to find out more about the EOS M100.

Nikon

Nikon’s J5 mirrorless camera maybe an older model, but it’s still a very capable one, with the ability to do up to 20fps continuous shooting. This is going in a bundle with the 10-30mm kit lens for just $509, down $200 from the list price of $709 (after instant redemption of $200 Courts voucher), and it comes with a 16GB SD card, a Nikon camera bag, and one additional battery too!

 

Move up a grade, and there's the DX-format D5600. This is a 24.2MP APS-C camera that has a 3.2" Vari-angle touch LCD display and an ISO range of 100-25,600. This can be had for just $799 at the show after instant redemption of the $200 Courts voucher, making it a savings of $400 off the list price of $1,199 and you'll get an additional battery, a Nikon camera bag, and a 16GB SD card free!

 

Otherwise, look to the Full-frame D750 camera. This is can be had for just $1,949 at the show after redemption of the $150 Courts voucher, a massive $650 savings off the list price of $2,599. You'll also get an additional battery, one Nikon camera bag, and a 32GB SD card free. Overall, a great deal for this 24.3MP camera!

Click here to find out more about the D750, here to read about the D5600, and here to find out more about the Nikon 1 J5.

Sony

The A7 II may be an older model, but it’s still a very capable camera, with a 24.3MP Full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor and Sony’s 5-axis image stabilization. This can be had for a show special of just $1499, down a massive $650 from its regular price of $2149. That's the body-only price, but you can also get the camera with the SEL2870 lens for $1,899, either way, you'll get a free NP-FW50 battery thrown in.

 

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!

 

Otherwise, look to the A6500. This has a 24.2MP APS-C sized Exmor CMOS sensor and a speedy AF system that can achieve 0.05s AF response time thanks to having 425 AF points spread across the frame. This is going for just $1449 at the show, a good $500 off the usual price of $1949.

But that's not all. Buy any Sony camera at the show, and you'll be able to pick up one of these three Zhiyun stabilizers at the special prices listed in the photo above.

To find out more about the Sony A9 click here. There's more information about the A7 II here, and you can find out how the A6500 fared in our shootout here.

Kingston

For the budget PC builder or upgrader, the Kingston A400 is one of the most affordable drives at the show and the drive employs TLC NAND memory storage chips. The SSD is available in 120GB ($38), 240GB ($61), and 480GB ($113).

LaCie

The LaCie Porsche Design Desktop Drive is a stylish external HDD for archiving your important digital creations and photos! It supports USB 3.0 connectivity and has a solid aluminum casing. The drive is available in 4TB for $159 (U.P. $189).

The LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Drive is available in various color finishing to suit your taste. There's silver, gold, and rose gold to choose from. Available in 1TB ($99), 2TB ($129), 4TB ($179), and 5TB ($219) capacities.

Samsung

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is a compact, stylish, and fast portable external SSD. Available in 250GB ($119), 500GB ($209), 1TB ($469), and 2TB ($999). The 250GB drive comes with a free power bank while the 500GB version is bundled with a $20 voucher and a leather pouch. The 1TB model gets a free Samsung microwave oven and a leather pouch, and finally, the 2TB model comes with a free Samsung Powerstick cordless vacuum cleaner. Check out how well this external drive performs in our review.

The Samsung 970 Evo is available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities and are priced at $159, $269, $539, and $1,099 respectively. Purchasing the 250GB and 500GB drives will get you a free $30 voucher, while buyers of the 1TB drive will get a free $50 voucher and 2TB owners can get a free Samsung 27-inch monitor.

The Samsung Portable SSD X5 is notable because it's the company's first NVMe-compliant Thunderbolt 3 portable external SSD. 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. According to Samsung, transferring a 20GB 4K video will take just 12 seconds. It comes in 500GB ($539), 1TB ($979) and 2TB ($1,949) capacities. The 500GB drive comes with a free Samsung microwave oven, the 1TB drive is bundled with a free Samsung 27-inch monitor, and the 2TB drive entitles the owner to a Samsung 27-inch curved monitor!

SanDisk

The SanDisk iXpand Base is a nifty little device that charges and backs up your iPhone at the same time. It provides up to 15W of power so charging times should be significantly reduced. Available in 128GB and 256GB capacities, it is priced at $128 and $218 respectively.

The SanDisk SSD Plus is one of the more affordable SSDs we found at the show. Available in 120GB ($45), 240GB ($69.90), 480GB ($129) and 1TB ($270) capacities. Its sequential read/write performance is rated at 535MB/s and 450MB/s respectively. We can't really nitpick about its rated performance given its attractive prices.

Seagate

The Seagate Backup Plus Hub is a desktop drive with an integrated USB hub that has a pair of USB 3.0 ports for charging mobile devices. The 4TB drive is $149 (U.P. $269), while the 6TB, 8TB, and 10TB drives are $219 (U.P. $459), $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.

The Seagate BarraCuda SSD is a 2.5-inch internal SSD that comes in the following capacities 250GB ($89), 500GB ($149), 1TB ($329) and 2TB ($699). This consumer SSD supports SATA 6Gbps interface with its sequential read/write performance rated at 560MB/s and 540MB/s respectively. The drive claims to have random read and write performance figures of up to 90k IOPS

The Seagate Fast SSD is the first portable SSD from the company. It's available in four capacities, i.e., 250GB ($129), 500GB ($199), 1TB ($449) and 2TB ($899). Its maximum read/write sequential speeds are rated for up to 540MB/s and 520MB/s respectively over a USB Type-C connection. Each purchase entitles the owner a 2-month membership of the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan as well as a free Seagate case.

Transcend

The Transcend MTE110S is a M.2 PCIe-based NVMe SSD that features 3D TLC NAND flash memory. It comes in three capacities, i.e., 128GB ($65), 256GB ($109) and 512GB ($205).

Verbatim

Looking for a trusty USB 3.0 thumb drive? The Verbatim Pinstripe USB 3.0 drive comes in different capacities to suit your storage needs, i.e., 16GB ($7.90), 32GB ($9.90) 64GB ($14.90) and 128GB ($29.90).

ASUS

M1 is the first telco to offer the ASUS RT-AX88U at a discounted price of $379 when consumers sign up for the company’s 1Gbps Fibre Broadband plan. M1 customers will get a discount of $220 from the router’s usual listed price of $599. Find out more about this next-gen router in our test drive.

D-Link

The D-Link AC2600 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Ultra Gigabit router is one of the few AC2600 routers you can find on sale at the show. It supports speeds of up to 800 Mbps on the 2.4GHz network and up to 1,733 Mbps on its 5GHz one. It's retailing at $159.

 

The Covr-C1203 is D-Link's cute-looking mesh networking system. 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 $239 (U.P S$299).

Synology

The Synology RT2600ac MU-MIMO router offers data transfer rates of up to 1733Mbps on its 5GHz band and up to 800Mbps on its 2.4GHz band - thus roughly 2600Mbps in total. Plus, it has dual WAN ports! It's priced at $319.

TP-Link

The TP-Link Archer C5400X is the company's first gaming router. It's an AC5400-class router, meaning it supports speeds of up to 1000Mbps on it 2.4GHz network and 2,167Mbps each on its two 5GHz networks. It also has a whopping 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing owners to connect to more devices. In addition, a pair of its 8 ports support LAN aggregation, enabling owners to create a single super-fast 2Gbps connection. The Archer C5400X is priced at $399.

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 from The Tech Show for $110 (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 from The Tech Show for S$150 (usual price: S$199).

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 The Tech Show for S$189 (usual price: S$299). As we found from reviewing, it's a good keyboard that has a steep price, but this discount makes it all the more palatable.

 

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 The Tech Show for just S$149 (usual price: S$189).

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 The Tech Show for just S$99 (usual price: S$129).

Dell

This Dell WM126 wireless mouse offers reliable wireless performance and excellent battery life all in a compact form factor, making it ideal for travel. The plug and play feature means it can be used with any Windows PC or laptop, with no software or installation required. Get one from The Tech Show for S$15 (usual price: S$22).

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. Is it really that good? According to our review, yes. Grab one at The Tech Show for just S$99 (usual price: S$129).

 

If you're looking for a fun, colorful wireless mouse with great battery life look no further. The Logitech M238 is light and portable and has a pre-installed battery that lasts up to 12 months. Get one at The Tech Show for just S$14.50 (usual price: S$29).

 

The Logitech G903 is an ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse armed with a PMW3366 optical sensor, which is widely considered one of the best around with a DPI range of 200 to 12,000. The mouse features configurable ambidextrous buttons, custom RGB lighting, 11 programmable buttons, on-the-fly DPI shift settings, onboard memory and more. Get one from The Tech Show for just S$179 (usual price: S$249). Read more about it in our review.

 

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 from The Tech Show for S$149 (usual price: S$189).

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

Microsoft

The Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Mouse offers a comfortable shape in a compact size, making it ideal for anyone who needs to be productive on the go. It also has a dedicated Windows button to let you instantly access the Start menu and access all of your favorite apps and programs. Pick one up from The Tech Show for just $34.90 (usual price S$41).

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 from The Tech Show 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 The Tech Show for just S$159.90 (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 The Tech Show 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 The Tech Show 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 The Tech Show 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 The Tech Show for S$99 (usual price: S$119).

Erato

Erato's at The Tech Show 2018 with their Muse 5 true wireless ear buds. These have Erato 3D Sound, and offer up to 12 hours of listening time on the go thanks to a portable charging case that gives you two extra charges. This is going for just $199 at the show, a huge savings of $100 from the usual price of $299!

Otherwise, you can check out the Rio 3. These are also true wireless ear buds, but have adjustable earloops for a more secure fit. They're going for a show special of $129 instead of the usual of $169, a savings of $40. 

Klipsch

The Klipsch Capitol One is a modern take on the classic transistor radio - now reimagined as 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 $399, about $150 down from the usual price of $549.

Otherwise, check out the RSB-3 soundbar (top soundbar). This compact soundbar may only be 2.6 inches tall, but still packs an integrated subwoofer for full range sound that’s better than what your TV can offer. This is going for a show special of $529, down $70 from the usual price of $599.

 

Click here to find out more about the RSB-3 soundbar.

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 desktop speakers are more your thing, you can also look at the G560 PC gaming speakers. This is going for just $258 instead of the usual $328, 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

The Backbeat 505 is again a show special for Plantronics. These wireless headphones offer 18 hours of listening time on a single charge, and bring a premium listening experience thanks to the use of 40mm drivers and Plantronics’ exclusive audio technologies. It's going for just $89 at the show, down $50 from the usual price of $139, and you’ll get a free iWalk Power Bank (while stocks last) 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.

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 the HW-N650 then. 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 $649 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 $1,999, 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. As a reminder, this speaker has two class D amplifiers driving a tweeter and a mid-woofer. It also has integrated support for multiple voice assistants so you can use it to get Alexa running in your home.

A better deal is probably to get the  5.1 Home Theatre bundle with the latest Sonos Beam. You can get a Beam, Sub and two Play:1s for just $2256 instead $2386, a savings of $130. That's not too bad for a 5.1 setup of 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's star buy for this show is the SRS-X99 wireless speaker, and this is going for just $699, $200 off the usual of $899. A great bargain for this portable speaker that has a seven-driver system and supports 24 bit/192kHz High Resolution Audio files.

If headphones are more your thing, look to the MDR-1ADAC. This is going for just $349 at the show, down $150 from the usual price of $499. A great price for these headphones that also come with an integrated USB DAC.

Rather have a soundbar for your TV? Sony has you covered too. The HT-CT800 can be had at the show for just $580 instead of the usual price of $899, a savings of over $300. If you're willing to wait till the end of the show, you can even get the display set for $459, making that a savings of $440!

Find out more about the MDR-1ADAC here, and read up on the SRS-X99 here.

Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears has a selection of their speakers on sale at the show too, but their star buy is the Wonderboom, 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 $99, down $50 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.

Apple

The 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro features an Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. You can buy it now at 3 per cent off its regular price of S$1,898. In addition, you'll be able to get 20 per cent off AppleCare. The 3 per cent discount also applies to Apple's entire MacBook Pro line-up.

Acer

The Acer Swift 3 is a 14-inch notebook equipped with an Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD. You can get it for S$1,025, together with a 2-year carry-in warranty.

The Acer Spin 5 is a 13.3-inch convertible notebook that is equipped with an Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You can get it at S$1,155 (U.P. S$1,498), together with a 2-year carry-in warranty and Acer Active Stylus. 

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$1,998 (U.P. S$2,198), together with a 3-year carry-in warranty, Predator Classic backpack, and an Xbox Wireless Controller. 

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$1,765 (U.P. S$1,898), together with a free backpack and anti-virus software.

ASUS

The ASUS ZenBook UX331 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 for some extra graphics computing heft. A demo unit is available at S$1,998 (U.P. S$2,199), along with a 1-year carry-in warranty. Read our full review here.

The 13.3-inch ASUS ZenBook S UX391 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. You can get the demo unit at S$1,898 (U.P. S$2,398), together with an anti-virus subscription, mouse, and laptop sleeve. 

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 P-14 is a versatile ultrabook equipped with a 14-inch FHD display, an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory, and a 512GB SSD. It also features a Thunderbolt 3 port, so you can hook it up to an external GPU dock for extra graphics processing power. You can get it at S$1,399 (U.P. S$1,604), together with a 2-year parts warranty and a professional color calibration service. 

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. 

Alienware

The Alienware 15 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. It also comes with 8GB of Intel Optane Memory and a 1TB HDD. Its 15.6-inch FHD display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-Sync, so you should get butter-smooth gameplay. You can get it at S$2,699 (U.P. S$2,899), along with a free backpack, anti-virus, and a free upgrade to a 250GB M.2 SSD.

Dell

The Dell XPS 13 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD. It also comes with a 13.3-inch 4K touchscreen panel. You can get it at S$2,649, along with 1-year Dell Premium Support, a 1-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription, a Dell Premium Sleeve and Dell USB-C to VGA adaptor. Why should you consider this? Because it's good like our review says so.

The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 is a 13.3-inch notebook that comes with an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It is available at S$1,699, along with one year of Dell Premium Support and a 12-month McAfee LiveSafe subscription.

The Dell G7 15 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. You can get it at S$1,889 (U.P. S$2,199), together with one year of Dell Premium support, a 12-month McAfee LiveSafe subscription, and a gaming backpack. 

HP

The HP Envy 13 is a svelte ultrabook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of LPDDR3 SDRAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD. It also comes with an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card for extra graphics processing power. You can get it at S$1,799 (U.P. S$1,999), along with a 2-year onsite warranty.

The HP Omen 15 comes equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD and 1TB HDD. In addition, it features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB graphics card. It is available now at S$2,099 (U.P. S$2,399), along with a 2-year onsite warranty. Find out more from our 2017 edition review, but the main difference for the 2018 edition it the better processor and slimmer screen bezel design.

The 24-inch HP Pavilion all-in-one PC is powered by an Intel Core i7-8700T processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 128GB M.2 SSD and a 1TB HDD. It also features AMD Radeon 530 Graphics and dual 2W speakers. You can get it at S$1,749 (U.P. S$1,999), together with a 3-year onsite warranty. 

Lenovo

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330S boasts a 15.6-inch FHD display, an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, and 4GB of DDR4 RAM. It also comes with 16GB of Intel Optane Memory, a 1TB HDD, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB. You can buy it at S$1,299 (U.P. S$1,499), together with a 1-year anti-virus subscription and a Lenovo Backpack. 

The Lenovo Legion Y530 is a new minimalist gaming notebook equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD and 2TB HDD. It also features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB. You can get it at S$2,099, along with a 1-year McAfee Internet Security subscription and a Lenovo Gaming mouse and mouse pad. 

The Lenovo Legion T530 Tower features an Intel Core i7-8700 processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 2TB HDD. However, it's also complemented by 16GB of Intel Optane Memory and an NVIDiA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB. It is available now at S$1,599 (U.P. $1,699), along with a free extended 3-year warranty, a 1-year McAfee Internet Security subscription, and a wired keyboard and mouse. 

Microsoft

The Microsoft Surface Pro comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. It also features a 12.3-inch PixelSense display with a 2,736 x 1,824-pixel resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. You can get it at S$1,238 (U.P. S$1,488). We've reviewed this edition of the Surface Pro here.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop boasts an Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It weighs a mere 1.3kg, and comes with a 13.5-inch 2,736 x 1,824-pixel PixelSense Display. You can get it now at S$2,688 (U.P. S$3,188).

Should you get a Surface Laptop or the Surface Pro? We answer this question in this article. Decided to go with the Surface Laptop? Then you might want to check out our full review here!

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 1070 Max-Q. It also has a 512GB SSD for storage. You can get it at S$3,499 (U.P. S$3,799), together with a free headset. That's still an expensive investment, so we've reviewed one just so that you know how well it stacks up.

The MSI GE63 Raider is a 15.6-inch gaming notebook that comes 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 1TB HDD for storage. In addition, it features a FHD 120Hz display for fluid gameplay. You can get it at S$2,649 (U.P. S$2,799), together with a free headset. 

Razer

The Razer Blade Stealth is a 13.3-inch ultrabook that comes equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It also features a QHD touchscreen display. You can get it at S$2,349 (U.P. S$2,599), along with a free Razer USB thumb drive. For reference, we've reviewed the older edition here.

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.

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