Sitex 2011 - Cameras, Printers, Monitors & Storage Buying Guide
Planning to go on a holiday? Maybe it's time to shop for a new camera. When you return, you'd need a monitor to view the photos, a printer to print them for the family, and a storage device to keep them safe. Don't worry, we have sussed out all the deals for you.
Sitex 2011 - Cameras, Printers, Monitors & Storage
This year's Sitex is happening from 24th to 27th November, in halls 4B, 5 & 6 of the Singapore Expo, 11am to 9pm everyday. Admission is free. If you're looking for a camera, printer, monitor or storage for your digital files, you've come to the right feature.
Buying Guide Index
All Sitex 2011 Shopping Resources
Remember to check out the HardwareZone Tech Show Portal for the latest consolidated shopping resources and updates.
For those interested in the individual resources (and as a backup option), here are the links:
 | Sitex 2011 Live Discussion Forum
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 | Sitex 2011 Brochure Download
For those of you who would like to see all the show brochures, price plans and more, check out our Sitex2011 Brochure Download section. As an alternative, here's a backup linkbut it's not as advanced as the Tech Show Portal's alphabetized listing for easy viewing. |
Sitex 2011 Live Twitter Update
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Digital Cameras
Before buying a camera, it's important to decide what you wish to achieve with it. Are you going to print your photos? If so, are you going to print big? If not, you probably don't need a super high resolution camera. Unlike the early days, most cameras now have enough pixels that resolution isn't a real worry. For a travel camera, you may want to get one that has a long optical zoom range; we recommend at least a 5x zoom. DSLRs are great if you want the flexibility of having interchangeable lenses, the image quality that comes with a larger sensor, and you're able to live with their bigger body sizes. A good alternative is to get a compact, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Such a camera is much smaller than a DSLR, but enjoys similar features, such as a large sensor and the ability to change lenses. Some mirrorless cameras are very close in size to point-and-shoot cameras.
Cameras - Canon
Canon PowerShot A3300IS
If you're looking for a great compact you won't go wrong with the Canon PowerShot A3300IS, which combines great design with great performance. The PowerShot A3300 IS represents the high-end of Canon's budget series for the year, go one class higher and you have the premium performers like the PowerShot SX230 HS which cost more than $200 extra. Shoots 16MP with 5x optical zoom, a 3" LCD display and 28mm wide angle lens.
- Sitex Price: $269 (U.P. $299)
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD card, case, PowerShot messenger bag, Adidas shoe-bag and bottle, mini-tripod, SD card reader, screen protector
- More information: HWZ review of the Canon PowerShot A3300IS
Canon PowerShot S95
Not just one of the best compact cameras of 2010, the Canon PowerShot S95 is possibly one of the best digital compact cameras of all time. You should know that the S95's successor, the S100, has already been announced and should be on sale anytime soon (here's some early previews), but the S95 is still a good camera nevertheless (and now at a discount).
- Sitex Price: $599 (U.P. $669)
- Promotion: Free 2 x 8GB SD card, case, race car flash drive, Joby mini-tripod, SD card reader, screen protector and mystery gift
- More information: HWZ review of the Canon PowerShot S95
Canon EOS 600D
The Canon EOS 600D should appeal to enthusiasts looking for an easy to use DSLR camera in a reasonably-sized body. The camera handles well, is fast and responsive, takes great pictures and HD video, and has a gorgeous LCD screen which swivels. Shoots 18MP at a maximum speed of 3.7fps, full HD movie recording and has a 3" vari-angle LCD display.
- Sitex Price: $1549 (with 18-135mm kit lens, U.P. $1699), $1199 (with 18-55mm kit lens, U.P. $1349), $1049 (body only, U.P. $1149)
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, 16GB SD card, EOS 600D user guide, 21 Days photography book, SBTG camera strap, Manfrotto bag, SD card reader, LCD protector & cleaning kit, mystery gift
- More information: HWZ review of the Canon EOS 600D
Cameras - Fujifilm
Fujifilm X10
The Fujifilm X10 is probably the most highly anticipated digital compact camera of 2011. Designers and fashionistas will fall in love with its retro looks, and enthusiasts will appreciate its manual controls and image quality. The X10 shoots at 12MP with a large 2/3" sensor, a 4x optical zoom lens with a bright f/2 (W)-f/2.8 (T) aperture.
- Sitex Price: $999
- Promotion: 16GB SD card, 8GB SD card, screen protector, card reader, premium case, tall tripod
- More information:
Fujifilm X100
The predecessor of the X10, the X100 stands apart in a class of its own. The retrospective styling and build quality is superb, as is the image quality. No surprise there, as it comes with an APS-C sized sensor and a bright 35mm f/2 fixed lens. For the old school shooters, the X100 also has a unique optical/electronic viewfinder hybrid, which you can toggle to see through the lens or through the sensor with.
- Sitex Price: $1699
- Promotion: Free premium case, lens hood, tall tripod, HD player, 16GB SD card, screen protector, card reader
- More information: HWZ review of the Fujifilm X100
Cameras - Casio
Casio EX-ZR100
The Casio EX-ZR100 shoots 12MP with a long 12.5x optical zoom and 24mm wide angle lens.
- Sitex Price: $499 (U.P. $599)
- Promotion: Free SD memory card, EXILIM camera case, mini-tripod, EXILIM lanyard package, lens cleaning kit, card reader
Casio EX-TR100
The Casio EX-TR100 is a rather unique camera which twists and swivels, letting you shoot at any angle you want. It's unique enough that it probably won't be for everyone, so make sure you check it out first before laying down any cash for it. It shoots at 12MP with a 21mm wide angle lens and a 2x digital zoom.
- Sitex Price: $399
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD memory card, EXILIM camera case, lens cleaning kit, card reader, EXILIM lanyard package
- More information: HWZ review of the Casio EX-TR100
Cameras - Nikon
Nikon 1 J1 & V1
The Nikon J1 & V1 are Nikon's first foray into the mirrorless system market. The cameras sport extremely fast frame-rates and auto-focus speeds, and should prove useful for casual users who want to shoot unpredictable subjects (like kids!). Both shoot at 10MP, the J1 comes with a built-in flash, while the V1 has no flash but does have a built-in electronic viewfinder.
(If you want to know the 35mm equivalent focal length of the kit lenses, multiply the value by 2.7, e.g. the 10mm lens is approx. 27mm in 35mm equivalent.)
- J1 Sitex Price: $999 (with 10-30mm lens kit), $1069 (with 10mm lens kit), $1199 (with 10-30mm & 10mm twin lens kit), $1249 (30-110mm & 10-30mm twin zoom lens kit), $1289 (30-110mm & 10-30mm twin zoom lens kit in pink)
- V1 Sitex Price: $1299 (with 10-30mm lens kit), $1369 (with 10mm lens kit), $1499 (with 10-30mm & 10mm lens kit), $1549 (with 30-110mm & 10-30mm twin lens kit)
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, cleaning kit, card reader, Nikon bag, dry cabinet, tripod
- Promotion: For every Nikon 1 V1 purchased, customers can purchase a SB-N5 flash for only $99 (UP:$199)
- More Information: HWZ review of the Nikon 1 V1
Nikon D5100
Users looking for a prosumer DSLR camera combining performance in a compact package need look no further. The Nikon D5100 is a compelling model, shooting at 16.2MP with a 3" vari-angle LCD screen, HD movie recording and 11-point AF system. Enthusiasts looking for a model with more manual controls than the D5100 can take a look at the Nikon D7000 (review), retailing for $2149 (with 18-105mm kit lens) at Sitex.
- Sitex Price: $1199 (with 18-55mm kit lens)
- Promotion: Free 8GB SD card, cleaning kit, card reader, Nikon bag, D5100 strap set, tripod
- More Information: HWZ review of the Nikon D5100
Nikon Coolpix AW100
The Coolpix AW100 is one of Nikon's newest cameras, and is a waterproof, shockproof, cold-resistant tough camera that you can confidently bring with you anywhere in any conditions. It also comes with built-in GPS so you can geo-tag your photos. It shoots 16MP images, has a 3" LCD and 5x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens.
- Sitex Price: $529
- Promotion: 8GB SD card, camera case, cleaning kit, card reader, mini-tripod
Cameras - Olympus
Olympus PEN E-P3
The PEN E-P3 is Olympus' flagship Micro Four Thirds camera, with fast auto-focus, full HD movie, a 3" OLED touch screen with touch controls, all wrapped up in a beautiful retro body.
- Sitex Price: $1298 (14-42mm single lens kit), $1548 (14-42mm & 40-150mm double zoom kit)
- Promotion: Free Olympus battery BLS-5, 2 x 8GB SD card, PEN camera case, screen protector, cleaning kit, $18 PEN voucher, PEN gift set (half leather camera case worth $79, and leather strap worth $29)
- More Information: HWZ review of the Olympus PEN E-P3
Olympus XZ-1
The Olympus XZ-1 comes with an impressive list of specs. It has a 1/1.63" CCD sensor, which is larger than usual for a compact. It comes with a f/1.8-2.5 i.Zuiko Digital lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-112mm, which makes it the first compact with a Zuiko lens and one of the fastest lenses that can be found in a compact camera today.
- Sitex Price: $598 (U.P. $748)
- Promotion: Free Olympus battery Li-50B, 2 x 8GB SD card, XZ-1 camera case, screen protector, cleaning kit, wrist strap worth $38.
- More Information: HWZ review of the Olympus XZ-1
Olympus Tough TG-810
The Tough TG-810 follows in the tradition of Olympus' Tough cameras. It's waterproof, shockproof, freeze-proof and crush-proof, capable of braving the elements with you. And now it comes with GPS, so you can geo-tag where you were when you shot your photographs.
- Sitex Price: $548 (U.P. $598)
- Promotion: Free Olympus battery Li-50B, 2 x 8GB SD card, camera case, screen protector, cleaning kit.
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Cameras - Samsung
Samsung PL120
If you love taking self-portraits, you'll love Samsung's dual-LCD compact cameras. The PL120 is the most affordable option, shooting 14MP with a 1.5" front display and a 2.7" back LCD display. Two other models are also available, the PL170 ($359) which has a larger 3" back LCD display and dual image stabilization, while the ST700 ($459) has a 1.8" front LCD, a touch-screen back display and HD video recording.
- Sitex Price: $299
- Promotion: Free 4GB SD card, Samsung camera case
Samsung MV800
Think multi-view and there's only one compact camera that can deliver. The MV800 has a 3" display which flips out the back and lets you see yourself in full glory. Shoots at 16MP with HD video recording with Smart Touch 3.0.
- Sitex Price: $499
- Promotion: 8GB SD card, Samsung camera case, Samsung battery
Samsung EX1
The Samsung EX1 has the fastest lens among compact cameras selling today. That wide 24mm Schneider lens goes from f/1.8 (W) to f/2.4 (T) at its longest 3x optical zoom reach. 10MP, 1/1.7" CCD large sensor, and a rotating 3" VGA AMOLED display plus full manual mode for the enthusiasts.
- Sitex Price: $699
- Promotion: 8GB SD card, Samsung camera case, Samsung battery
Cameras - Sony
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
The Sony NEX-C3 gives you DSLR-quality images in a compact, easy to use body. The new "Photo Creativity" user interface helps you adjust your images with on-screen tips, 1280 x 720 HD video recording lets you record in high-definition and 3D Sweep Panorama lets you capture life at its most real.
- Sitex Price: $1099 (16mm & 18-55mm twin lens kit)
- Promotion: Free 2 x Sony 8GB SD card, Sony camera bag, DSLR lens guidebook, SDW course, Sony battery, screen protector, tripod, $50 shopping voucher
- More Information: HWZ preview of the Sony NEX-C3
Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Besides the Sony NEX-C3, the NEX-5N also comes highly recommended. It produces great image quality in a small package, and is easy to use for the casual photographer with its fast and accurate auto-focus. The C3 and 5N are both 16MP cameras, but the 5N shoots full HD 1080/50p/50i video while the C3 shoots at 1280 x 720 for video. The 5N has a slightly faster frame-rate of 3fps compared to the C3's 2.5fps and comes with a touch-screen. At $1199 for the 18-55mm single lens kit, it's only $100 more than the C3's twin lens kit.
- Sitex Price: $1199 (single lens kit)
- Promotion: 2 x 8GB Sony SD card, Sony camera bag, DSLR lens guidebook, SDW course, Sony battery, screen protector, tripod, $50 shopping voucher.
Sony Cyber-shot WX7
Sony's Cyber-shot WX7 is listed as one of their star buys at $369. The 16MP camera shoots up to 5x optical zoom, with a wide-angle of 25mm. There's no discount from its usual price, but Sony is giving away free gifts worth $205.
- Sitex Price: $369
- Promotion: 2 x Sony 8GB SD card, Sony battery, tripod, screen protector, Sony camera case, Adidas gym bag.
Shopping for a New Printer
So, you need a printer for your new home office. Since space is of a constraint, a multi-function machine that can print, copy, and scan (better yet, fax) would be ideal. It should also be good enough for printing the occasional family photos. Integrated Wi-Fi? That’d be perfect. But surely, this isn’t going to come cheap right? Not so, as you can see from the deals we've compiled below. For business users who prefer speed over resolution, laser or LED printers may be more suitable. There’s always been some confusion among consumers regarding the difference between a printer using laser technology and one that uses LED technology. In truth, both use the same underlying print technology, which is using static electricity to apply toner to paper. What differs however, is how light is being transmitted to form the image on the drum. So if you’re shopping for a laser printer today, don’t forget to check out LED-based ones at the same time.
Printers - Brother
Brother MFC-J625DW
The MFC-J625DW is an impressive new color 6-in-one printer from Brother that prints, scans, copy, fax, PC fax, has automatic double-sided printing and built-in WiFi capability. It features high print speeds of up to 12 pages per minute and comes with an automatic document feeder to increase your productivity. It also has a direct print feature that lets you print files such as PDF and JPEG without even using your computer as well as printing directly from a USB flash drive, media cards or PictBridge compatible cameras. The free iPrint&Scan app also allows for direct printing from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
- Sitex Price: $258
- Promotion: Free $10 voucher + Mouse
Brother DCP-7060D
The DCP-7060D is a mono laser 3-in-one that prints, scans and copies with a printing speed of up to 24 A4-size pages per minute. It also features a high-capacity tray capable of holding 250 sheets of paper.
Printers - Lexmark
Lexmark S815
The S815 is a 4-in-one color inkjet that does copy, print, fax and scan. Featuring flash scan technology that boasts of a 10 megapixel imaging sensor which allows for an instant preview of scanned documents and enables conversion of a document to a digital format in as little as three seconds. The S815 also sports built-in Wi-Fi and has a 4.3-inch touch screen color LCD for ease of use.
- Sitex Price: $299 (U.P. $499)
- Promotion: Free $30 NTUC voucher
Lexmark X5650
The X5650 is a 4-in-one color inkjet that does copy, print, fax and scan with a printing speed of up to 25 pages per minute for mono and 18 pages per minute for color. Its fax function features 99 speed dial options, junk fax blocker, caller ID, and broadcast send, all at 33.6Kbps modem speed.
Printers - Epson
Epson Stylus TX121
With resolutions of up to 5760dpi, the Stylus TX121offers print, scan and copy functions in an affordable package. It also features hassle-free one-touch copying and print speeds of 28 pages per minute for mono and 15 pages per minute for color.
- Sitex Price: $88
- Promotion: Free $10 voucher and trolley
Epson AcuLaser MX14NF
The AcuLaser MX14NF is a compact mono 4-in-1 LED printer with print, scan, copy and fax functions. Featuring Ethernet connectivity, the MX14NF sports a 24 page per minute print speed and is Mac-compatible. It also has a built-in Super G3 fax modem.
Printers - Canon
Canon PIXMA MG5370
Fancy a color inkjet printer, copier and scanner? The PIXMA MG5370 features a 3.0-inch LCD display and has a new enhanced full HD movie print function. The PIXMA Cloud Link also allows for printing of photos from your online album and sharing of the printer via a convenient Wi-Fi network for multiple users.
- Sitex Price: $299
- Promotion: Free Dolce media player (worth $79), $20 Takashimaya voucher and PIXMA Printer Cover (worth $9.90)
Canon imageCLASS MF4420w
The imageCLASS MF4420w is a monochrome laser printer that's suitable for home offices with its 23 page per minute print and copy speed. Churning out the first page in six seconds, the MF4420w is also Wi-Fi and Ethernet ready so you can share it with other users for increased productivity.
Printers - Fuji Xerox
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P205 b
A monochrome S-LED printer, the DocuPrint P205 b features a printing speed of 24 pages per minute. The P205 b is a compact printer that is small enough to sit on your desk and is very quiet in operation. With 20% savings in energy consumption, the P205 b is great value for money.
- Sitex Price: $89 (U.P. $139)
- Promotion: Free $10 NTUC voucher
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 b
With print, scan and copy functions, the DocuPrint CM205 b is an S-LED printer that has prints speeds of 12 page per minute for color and 15 page per minute for mono. It also has direct scan to/ print from USB memory function and is capable of handling more jobs with its 128MB memory.
- Sitex Price: $449 (U.P. $499)
- Promotion: Free $80 NTUC vouchers
- More information: HWZ review of the DocuPrint CM205 b
Printers - HP
HP Envy 110
The Envy 110 is an all-in-one features a large hi-res touch screen display for ease of use and has built-in Wi-Fi. With Print, eFax, scan, copy functions, the Envy 110 has automatic double-sided printing as well. The Envy 110 is also web-connected so you can programme it to automatically print selected content from the Scheduled Delivery print app such as news feeds from Yahoo! Daily Digest.The printer also features the revolutionary HP ePrint technology that lets users email print jobs directly to the printer – from anywhere in the world
- Sitex Price: $399
- Promotion: Free $50 NTUC voucher and trolley (worth $19.90)
HP Photosmart 5510
The Photosmart 5510 allows for print lab-quality photos and documents. It also sports a 2.36-inch color diagonal touchscreen. With a 35 page automatic document feeder, the 5510 manages to remain compact, so it fits well on a shelf or bookcase.
Sitex Price: $199 (U.P. $249)
Promotion: Free $30 NTUC voucher and trolley (worth $19.90)
Printers - Samsung
Samsung CLX-3185
The CLX-3185 3-in-1color laser printer that has PictBridge connectivity and has a Print Screen button that allows you to easily print the contents from your screen. You get print, scan and copy functionality in a compact package that will easily fit on your desktop. With a 16 page per minute print speed for mono and 4 page per minute for color, the CLX-3185 offers good value for money.
- Sitex Price: $448 (U.P $498)
- Promotion: Free $50 voucher
Samsung SCX-3200
The SCX-3200 is a mono laser multi-function printer which does printing, scanning and copying. With a Print Screen button that allows you to print whatever is on your screen with just a single press, the SCX-3200 makes it easier to print from your computer. The SCX-3200 also allows you to easily select, drag and drop content from different web pages onto a printable scrap board in your browser window, all while you surf the web with its AnyWeb Print software.
Sitex Price: $158 (U.P. $198)
Panel Matters
There are different panel technologies like IPS, TN and VA, and sub-panels such as S-PVA, S-MVA, S-IPS and H-IPS. In general, an IPS panel (and variants) is considered to be the best if you favor color accuracy and viewing angles above all other things. IPS monitors used to be pricey, but that has changed considerably in the last three years. For example, a 24-inch, LED-backlit IPS monitor can now be had for around $400; just a few years back, that same specs would set you back at least twice as much.
For gaming monitors, a TN (twisted nematic) panel is usually used because of its fast pixel responsiveness. The true response times of the best TN panels today range from 2 to 5ms. In general, the faster the pixel responsiveness, the less pixel trailing or 'ghosting' effects you'd notice during action sequences. For 3D gaming, we feel that the larger the 3D monitor, the more enjoyment you'd get from the visual depth that 3D brings. And let's not forget about connections. If you want to connect your game console, Blu-ray player, or notebook to the monitor, you need to ensure that the latter has the proper ports. The majority of monitors now come with at least one digital connection, be it DVI-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort; the better (and more expensive) ones would come with several. Naturally, you should also check what connections your graphics card is able to support before buying the monitor.
Monitors - Acer
Acer S235HL 23" LED Monitor
The Acer S235HL is a 23" wide LED monitor, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a contrast ratio of 100M:1, and a response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $299 (U.P. $469)
- Promotion: Free HDMI and analog cables worth $39
Acer S191HQL 18.5" LED Monitor
The S191HQL is the most affordable from Acer at Sitex 2011. It's an 18.5" wide LED monitor, with a resolution of 1366 x 768, a contrast ratio of 100M:1 and a response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $149 (U.P. $179)
- Promotion: Free analog cables worth $15
Acer GD245HQa 23.6" Full HD 3D Monitor
The Acer GD245HQa is Acer's highest-end model showing at Sitex 2011. The 23.6" wide 3D monitor is full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a contrast ratio of 80000:1 and a response time of 2ms.
- Sitex Price: $569 (U.P. $699)
- Promotion: Free HDMI, DVI and analog cables worth $59, free Nvidia 3D shutter glasses worth $199
Monitors - Asus
Asus VE208T 20" LED Monitor
Asus' 'hot buy', the VE208T 20" LED monitor comes in limited quantities and limited to only 3 sets per customer. The monitor has a true resolution of 1600 x 900, ASUS Smart Contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1, brightness level of 250cd/m2 and response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $129 (U.P. $209)
Asus ML239H 23" IPS and LED Monitor
Winner of a Good Design award, the ML239H is a 23" IPS and LED monitor with a true resolution of 1920 x 1080, Smart Contrast ratio of 50,000,000:1, brightness level of 250cd/m2 and a response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $249 (U.P. $379)
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable worth $29
Asus PA246Q 24.1" P-IPS Monitor
Winners of a Reddot Design Award 2011 and International Design Excellence Award '11, the PA246Q is a 24.1" P-IPS monitor with 98% Adobe RGB color saturation, a true resolution of 1920 x 1200, contrast ratio of 50,000:1, brightness level of 400cd/m2 and response time of 6ms.
- Sitex Price: $669 (U.P. $769)
- Promotion: Trolley worth $10.90, HDMI cable worth $29
Monitors - Philips
Philips 237E3QPHSU 23" LED Monitor with IPS Display
Experience brilliant LED pictures on this IPS wide-view display. Comes with HDMI and VGA connections, Smart Contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1 and 5ms response time.
- Sitex Price: $279
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable
Philips 248C3LHSW 23.6" LED Monitor
Moving slightly up, this 23.6" LED monitor comes with a Smart Contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, an optimum resolution of 1920 x 1080, VGA & HDMI connectivity and 2ms response time.
- Sitex Price: $329
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable
Philips 273G3DHSW 27" 3D LED Monitor
Looking to splurge at SITEX? This Philips is a 3D gaming model with big display. Smart Contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, comes with active 3D wireless shutter glasses, has an optimum resolution of 1920 x 1080 @120GHz (3D), VGA & HDMI connectivity, and 2ms response time in 2D mode.
- Sitex Price: $699
- Promotion: Free HDMI cable
Monitors - Dell
Dell IN2030M 20" LED Flat Panel Monitor
The Dell IN2030M is the most affordable deal from Dell at Sitex 2011. It's a 20" HD LED widescreen flat panel monitor, with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 900, a contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1, a brightness level of 250cd/m2 and a response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $139 ($169)
Dell S2330MX 23" LED Monitor
The Dell S2330MX is a ultra-slim 23" full HD LED monitor. It has a contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1, a brightness level of 250cd/m2, a response time of 5ms and a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080.
- Sitex Price: $249 (U.P. $259)
- Promotion: Free Belkin HDMI cable worth $39
Dell U2410 Ultrasharp 24" Flat Panel Monitor
The Dell U2410 UltraSharp 24" is a full HD widescreen flat panel, the most affordable from Dell's range of monitors with its premium color technology. It has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200, a dynamic contrast ratio of 80,000:1, IPS with anti-glare coating, a brightness level of 400cd/m2, a response time of 6ms.
27" and 30" models from the UltraSharp series are also available, at $849 (U.P. $899) and $1509 (U.P. $1599) respectively.
- Sitex Price: $639 (U.P. $699)
- Promotion: Free Dell-AY511 Sound Bar with Virtual Surround worth $69
Monitors - HP
HP x2301 23" Thin LED Monitor
HP's x2301 23" thin LED monitor has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a response time of 3ms.
- Sitex Price: $349
HP 2311gt 23" LED Backlit 3D Monitor
The HP 2311gt is a new 23" LED backlit 3D monitor, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. 2 pairs of passive 3D glasses are included, as is 2D to 3D conversion software.
- Sitex Price: $399
Monitors - Samsung
Samsung S20A300B 20" LED Monitor
Samsung lists three main 'star buys' on its Sitex brochure. First up is the S20A300B, a 20" wide LED monitor with a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a maximum resolution of 1600 x 900, brightness level of 250cd/m2 and a response time of 5ms.
- Sitex Price: $168 (U.P. $188)
Samsung S22A350H 21.5" LED Monitor
The S22A350H is a 21.5" wide LED monitor with a contrast ration of 1000:1, a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, brightness level of 2550cd/m2 and a response time of 2ms. Pay $80 more and you can get the S24A350H at $308 (U.P. $338), a monitor with the same specs but a larger 24" screen.
- Sitex Price: $228 (U.P. $268)
- Promotion: Samsung wireless mouse worth $39.90, HDMI cable worth $69.90
Samsung S24A650D 24" LED Monitor
The Samsung S24A650D is a 24" wide LED monitor with a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, a response time of 8ms, brightness level of 250cd/m2 and a discount of $100.
- Sitex Price: $398 (U.P. $498)
- Promotion: Samsung wireless mouse worth $39.90
Before the Prices Go Up...
According to research firm IHS iSuppli, the floods in Thailand will shrink global HDD supply by 30% in the current quarter. Hard drive prices are expected to climb further in the coming months. If you're in need of storage, here are some deals to consider.
Storage - Buffalo
Buffalo DriveStation (3TB)
If you're looking for storage but don't need it to come in a portable form, then Buffalo has just the right one for you. The DriveStation has a capacity of 3TB and features USB 3.0 for fast read and write speeds.
- Sitex Price: $279 (U.P. $299)
Buffalo MiniStation Extreme
The MiniStation Extreme comes in a compact and portable package but is rugged and features US Military Standard shock protection with specialized bumpers designed to absorb and transfer shock away from the hard disk due to accidental bumps and drops from up to 2 meters.
- Sitex Price: $119 for 500 GB model (U.P. $139), $179 for 1TB model (U.P. $199)
Storage - Samsung
Samsung M2 Portable
The M2 Portable is a 2.5-inch hard drive that is compact and looks good with its wave-style matte finish. It sports a USB 3.0 interface for fast read and write speeds and comes in a variety of colors to suit your taste.
- Sitex Price: $139 (U.P. $159)
Samsung G3 Station
If you don't really need the speed of USB 3.0 but prefer larger storage capacity, then the G3 Station will fit your bill. It features Samsung’s EcoGreen hard drive technology which is eco-friendly by eliminating TBBP-A and Halogen Components. The G Series drives also features lower noise and power consumption
- Sitex Price: $139 for 1.5 TB model (U.P. $159), $199 for 2TB model (U.P. $219)
Storage - Western Digital
WD My Passport Essential
If you're looking for a portable hard drive with the Western Digital logo, then you will find the My Passport Essential. With USB 3.0 interface and hardware encryption, the My Passport Essential offers good value for your money.
- Sitex Price: $139 for 500GB model (U.P. $169), $199 for 1TB model (U.P. $299)
- Promotion : Free pouch
WD My Book Essential
If you don't intend to be lugging your external hard drive around but still require some decent storage capacity, you can consider the My Book Essential. With USB 3.0 interface and security features like hardware encryption and password protection, the My Book Essential also comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
- Sitex Price: $139 for 1.5 TB model (U.P. $159), $199 for 2TB model (U.P. $219)
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