Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G (16GB) is now available in Singapore retailing for SGD$848 without contract.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Singapore, 19 August 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, the global leader in Android mobile devices, has launched its sales of GALAXY Tab 10.1 in Singapore.

Combining the GALAXY Tab’s ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 measures just 8.6 mm in thickness and at a mere 560g (WiFi) or 565g (3G) in weight, is the world’s thinnest tablet and will appeal to increasingly connected Singaporeans.

Powered by Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform, and featuring a 1GHz dual core application processor and HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 offers a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Adobe Flash Player 10.3, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 delivers premium entertainment experience for videos, movies or games. Boasting a three-megapixel rear camera and a two-megapixel front camera, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 also provides smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 also offers superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation on Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface. Designed with a Live Panel menu for users to customise and display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favourite Web sites and social network feeds, the interface also includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player for easy access.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 with 3G (16GB) is now available at $848 (inclusive of GST), without line contract.

Official Site: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Got the Sapido MB-1132 for NT$1,790 (~SGD$76.83). Thanks to my relative, Andy, who got it from Guang Hua Digital Plaza in Taiwan when he was there to attend Computex 2011.

The Sapido MB-1132 was recommended by Justin Lee and I was impressed by what it can do. In a nutshell, it can:

• Charge your USB devices
• Act as a router by plugging in a LAN cable with Internet connectivity to create a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Connect your iPhone/Android phone to it or even a 3G USB Dongle and it can create a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Re-broadcast Wi-Fi (eg: if you paid for Wi-Fi, login to the paid service using MB-1132 and re-broadcast your own Wi-Fi it so others can use it for free)
• Compact & lightweight, good for travelling

There is also a similar model called Sapido MB-1112 (N+ Mobile 3.75G Modem Router). It is identical to the Sapido MB-1132 except that the Sapido MB-1112 does not allow Internet sharing via iPhone/Android/3G Dongle. You have to put in a 3G SIM card in order to create a Wi-Fi hotspot.

I have not seen these devices at any computer stores yet (have not check Sim Lim Square), but checking their website, they do have an office in Singapore:

SAPIDO Singapore (Vasss Pte Ltd)
www.sapido.com.sg
9010, Tampines Street 93, #02-79, Singapore 528844
Tel: + 6789 8310 / 3131 9038
Fax: + 6788 3213

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MB-1132 Front

MB-1132 Bottom

Got my iPad 2 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G thanks to my friend/neighbour who went to queue up at 6am at Infinite at VivoCity and on the way got it for me! If you are reading this, Thanks Pei Jun!

Similar to iPad 1 launch, 1 person is entitled to buy 2 iPad 2 only. The stocks are extremely limited especially white! My friend was 5th in the queue and the white 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G was already sold out. So I am guessing the previous 4 person got like 2x white each.

Damage:

• 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G – SGD$978
• Orange Polyurethane iPad Smart Cover – SGD$54
• Digital AV Adapter – SGD$54
• Total: SGD$1,086

And now the whole of Singapore’s iPad 2s is sold out. Online shipping time is still maintained at 1-2 weeks.

Apple iPad 2 + Smart Cover + Digital AV Adapter

Apple iPad 2 Box

Apple iPad 2 With Orange Smart Cover

Hell, it is about time!

By when? By End July 2011

CONSUMERS will be able to enjoy significantly higher Internet surfing speeds on their smartphones and other mobile devices within MRT tunnels by July this year.

Singapore’s three telcos, said the Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts Lui Tuck Yew in Parliament on Thursday, must complete the installation of the necessary equipment to support the higher speed 3G or third-generation networks in all MRT tunnels by then. Previously, telecommunications sector regulator Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) had only said that the telcos had been ‘working towards’ the date.

He also disclosed, for the first time, that the IDA had earlier fined some operators for falling behind schedule in some tunnels, although he did not say which telco was fined or the penalty amount.

Modern 3G-enabled mobile devices like the Apple iPhone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab can access the Internet at speeds of up to 7Mbps.

Unfortunately, some of Singapore’s MRT tunnels, including the North-South and East-West lines, are still running on the 2G mobile network, an older mobile system was primarily built to support voice and SMS traffic. This limits even those 3G-equipped devices to slower 2G Internet access speeds of about 100kbps.

The telcos had previously said that they were working hard to roll out the necessary 3G equipment, but are hobbled by time constraints since their crews can only work after the trains stop running.

I want an Apple 16GB iPad WiFi + 3G version, tried ordering from comGateway, but my order got rejected the next day because of overwhelming response. I briefly mention about it to my colleague, Alon, and he said I could just order it online from Apple Store and ship it to his house and he will bring it to Singapore the next time he comes.

So I did just that! Ordered on 22nd April 2010, status change to “Prepared to Ship” on 1st May 2010 and was shipped on the 7th May 2010.

Alon received it on the 10th May 2010 and he came back to Singapore on the 17th May 2010 and I got it the next day at work, 18th May 2010! Total waiting days is about 26 days.

• IPAD WI-FI + 3G 16GB-USA – USD$629.00
• Recycle Fee – USD$8.00
• California Tax – USD$58.18
• Total: USD$695.18 (SGD$963.38)

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It Is A 3G Version!

Alon, if you are reading this, THANK YOU so much for helping me to bring it back!!

Apple US Store: iPad