IT Show 2012 starts today, 8th March 2012 till Sunday, 11th March 2012 at Level 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 at Suntec Singapore. Opening hours are from 12pm to 9pm.

As I gotten quite a few emails regarding IT Show 2012 promotions, thought I would just like to share it in this blog post. It will not be as comprehensive as websites like IT Fair (Singapore) or Hardware Zone: Tech Show Portal.

Going forward, I might do this for every IT fair in Singapore. There are 4 major IT Fair in Singapore every year. IT Show (March), PC Show (June), Comex (September), Sitex (November).

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Had a chance to play with the HP Folio 13 for about a week and it was my first time playing with a Windows-based UltraBook. And I was pretty impressed. Normally when I get friends or family members who asked me to recommend an alternative to MacBook Air for Windows, I would always just ask them to buy MacBook Air and install Windows in it via BootCamp

But now, I have an alternative UltraBook to recommend to them which is the HP Folio 13. It is retailing for SGD$1,499 which is pretty affordable and very competitive to the 13″ MacBook Air which similar specifications is retailing for SGD$1,688.

Specifications

• 2nd generation Intel Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
• 128G (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
• 13.3-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED- backlit Display (1366 x 768)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• NO Internal DVD or CD Drive
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth with Wireless Display Support
• Full-size backlit keyboard
• Dolby Advanced Audio
• Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
• 1x USB3, 1x USB2, RJ-45, HDMI, HDMI to VGA adapter (optional)
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
• Up to 9.25 hours of battery life
• 32cm x 22cm x 1.78cm (L x W x H)
• 1.5kg

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At HP Booth 8428 – HP Direct Counter Only
The 16GB and 32GB HP TouchPads will be available for S$118 (S$126 with GST) and S$188 (S$201 with GST) per unit respectively during the first two days of COMEX 2011 (1-2 September 2011). 100 units of the 16GB and 32GB versions each will be available each day and this purchase is limited to one unit per person, regardless of whether it’s 16GB or 32GB. The mode of purchase is cash and carry only, no credit cards or NETs. This is non-refundable and non-returnable.
 
These units will be available at HP booth 8428 (specifically the HP Direct counter), Hall 402/403.
 
At HP Booths (8150, 8245, 8428)
You will also be able to purchase a HP TouchPad 16GB and HP TouchPad 32GB for S$49 (with GST) and S$119 (with GST) respectively with any purchase of a HP TouchSmart610 -1138d, 1178d, 1188d; and HP Pavilion dv4-3020TX, HP Pavilion dv6-6144TX, dv6-6105TX and dv6-6106TX.
 
Your purchase-with-purchase HP TouchPad will be available at RewardsLINK, first come first serve, while stocks last.

RewardsLINK
3 Temasek Boulevard #02-163
Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
 
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday, 11.00am – 7.00pm
Eve of X’mas /New Year/CNY: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Closed on X’mas, New Year and CNY
Email: contactus@marquev.com

 
Note

• These offers are available while stocks last.
• Terms and conditions apply.
• Purchases of the HP TouchPad from COMEX 2011 are not entitled to benefit from any other promotions or programs (including without limitation the HP Rebate/Refund/Return Program).

*UPDATE* 18:48, 01/09/2011: Due to safety and security concerns, the sale of the standalone HP TouchPads at COMEX will be discontinued. However, HP PCs purchase with purchase offers for the HP TouchPad will still be available at COMEX. Source at HP Singapore Facebook Page.

Just only last month HP announced the availablity of TouchPad in Singapore (16GB: SGD$699) and today, they announced they are killing WebOS. Like WTF?

I wonder will they sell those existing TouchPads at a discount since it has EOLed, I don’t mind getting a 16GB one for less than SGD$200.

In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.

They might even sell off their PC division (Personal Systems Group):

As part of the transformation, HP announced that its board of directors has authorized the exploration of strategic alternatives for the company’s Personal Systems Group. HP will consider a broad range of options that may include, among others, a full or partial separation of PSG from HP through a spin-off or other transaction.

Press Release: HP Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results and Initiates Company Transformation

HP announced that the Wi-Fi version of the HP TouchPad will be available in Singapore on 12th August 2011 onwards from authorized retailers (Best Denki, Courts, Harvey Norman), and direct from HP

Promotion

There will be a special promotion in conjunction with National Day. For the month of August, the HP TouchPad with 16 GB of storage will come with a HP TouchPad Case. The HP TouchPad with 32 GB of storage will come with a HP TouchPad Case and the HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard. Pre-orders will be available via the online store and participating retailers from 27th July 2011 to 11th August 2011.

Price List

• HP TouchPad (16GB): SGD$699
• HP TouchPad (32GB): SGD$799
• HP Touchstone Charging Dock: SGD$109.90
• HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard: SGD$79.90
• HP TouchPad Case: SGD$49.90
• HP TouchPad International Power Adaptor: SGD$39.90
• Beats Solo Headphones: SGD$420.00

Specifications

• 9.7 inch diagonal multitouch screen with 18-bit colour display
• Next-level multitasking
• Beats Audio sound, only from HP
• Web with support for Adobe Flash Player
• Watch video calls come to life with Skype
• View documents with Quickoffice 3
• 1.20 GHz Processor Speed
• Connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi
• Front-facing 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 1 year limited hardware warranty
• HP webOS 3.0 operating system

Official Site: HP TouchPad
Official Site: HP TouchPad SG Store
Press Release (HWZ): HP Announces HP TouchPad Availability in Singapore