HTC One X and HTC One V is available in Singapore starting today, 2nd April 2012.

The HTC One X is retailing for SGD$898 while the HTC One V is retailing for SGD$398.

HTC One X

HTC One X

Introduction

• Strong, durable, resistant polycarbonate unibody casing
  The HTC One X features an aesthetically stunning polycarbonate unibody at 8.9mm thick, which is lightweight yet sturdy. The body is also resistant to scratches and stains.
• Optimal use of screen estate space
  HTC One X’s display is a full 4.7 inch contoured Gorilla Glass super LCD 2 display with a 720p HD resolution, and optical lamination, for wider viewing angles and reduced reflections to improve visibility in the day time.
• Swift, mighty and reliable quad-core performance
  Powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, the HTC One X delivers unparalleled performance unlike any other HTC phones. You will enjoy rapid response time, whether it is for gaming, web browsing or downloading videos. The quad-core architecture enables four performance cores to be used for maximum burst when needed, with each core enabled and disabled independently and automatically based on workload. The single battery-saver core (or companion core) handles low-powered tasks like active standby, music, and video, and is transparent to the OS and applications. That way, the phone is power-efficient and battery life is improved substantially.
• Capture every memorable moment in a blink of an eye
  Revel in the ease and speed – activate the camera almost instantaneously in 0.7 seconds and auto-focus in 0.2 seconds – and never miss the opportunity to get a good photo again. With a superb 8.0 megapixels camera and 28mm F2.0 lens, coupled with the HTC ImageSense, which has HTC Smart Flash, amazing photos can be taken even in low light environment effortlessly. Long press the shutter button and take up to 99 continuous shots at 4 frames per second. You can also record HD video and snap photos at the same time, just by hitting the shutter button. Slow motion video recording is also possible at 108 frames per second.
• The sound of good
  Beats Audio Technology is now integrated into the hardware and software of the HTC One X, enabled across all applications to offer professional-grade sound engineering, and custom tuned every single time to deliver the best audio performance. You can be watching a music video on YouTube, streaming online music, or playing a game downloaded from Google Play, and the sounds you hear will be authentic studio quality sound, optimised to be rich, dynamic and clear. Hear every instrument, every voice, and every harmony, culminating into a sweet sound, glorious to one’s ears.
• Easy connect, easy sync, easy access
  The HTC Sync Manager software, built-in to the HTC One X makes it easy for you to transfer songs, albums and playlists from your music library, wired or wirelessly, as you prefer. It is also compatible on all Mac and PC devices, so it doesn’t matter whether you’re using iTunes or Windows Media Player to manage your music files. With the new HTC Music Centre, you can also customise and add all your favourite music apps as shortcuts in one single location, so that all your music needs are easily accessible.
• Cast it on screen with the HD Media Link HD
  With the HTC Media Link HD accessory, you can enjoy your favourite movie, play your favourite game or even give an important business presentation, on a TV Screen with a HDMI input, all with an easy three-fingers swipe. Depending on the task your HTC One X is performing, the Media Link HD enables the TV Screen to function either like an extended desktop, or a mirror site to your HTC One X, so you get to enjoy high definition quality content wirelessly anywhere.
• Finest, cleanest and most intuitive mobile experience
  The HTC One X is one of the first HTC phones on HTC Sense 4. Preserving the basics and tailored to complement Android on Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Sense 4 is designed to be simple and intuitive for a better user experience. It’s easy, intuitive, intelligent and fun. On Sense 4, Beats Audio Technology is also made possible, as is the nifty quick launch feature to quick start the camera in less than 1 second.
• Dropbox integration
  Get free 25GB worth of Dropbox storage space for 2 years, and never worry about attachments again – simply share large files by sending a Dropbox link. In addition, access your Dropbox straight from the Polaris Office app to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and save them back automatically.

Specifications

• CPU: 1.5 GHz, quad-core
• OS: Android 4.0 with HTC Sense
• Memory
  • Total Storage: 32 GB
  • 25GB Dropbox – free for 2 years
  • RAM: 1 GB
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 134.36 mm x 69.9 mm x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 130 grams (with battery)
• Display: HD 720p touch screen with 1280 x 720 resolution
• Screen: 4.7-inch Super LCD 2 touch screen with multi-touch capability
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA: (Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz), (GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• GPS: Internal GPS antenna
• Sensors: Gyro sensor, G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
• Connectivity
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  • NFC capable
  • DLNA for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
  • micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection (Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Wireless HDMI Capability for connecting with HTC Wireless HDMI Unit
• Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth with aptX enabled (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
  • PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
  • Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile
• Camera with ImageSense
  • 8 megapixel camera with HTC ImageChip
  • f2.0, 28mm lens with BSI sensor
  • Auto focus and LED Smart Flash
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • 1.3 megapixel front camera
• Sound enhancement: Beats Audio with dual microphones with noise reduction and stereo voice recording
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Battery Capacity: 1800 mAh

HTC One V

HTC One V

Introduction

• Capture every memorable moment in a blink of an eye
  Activate the camera almost instantaneously in 0.7 seconds and auto-focus in 0.2 seconds, to capture your desired shot in a second. With a 5.0 megapixels camera, an 28mm F2.0 lens, and HTC ImageSense, with HTC Smart Flash in place, amazing photos can be taken even in low light environment effortlessly. Long press the shutter button and take up to 99 continuous shots at 4 frames per second and even take a photo while shooting a 720p HD video at the same time, just by hitting the shutter button.
• The sound of good
  Integrated with Beats Audio Technology, the HTC One V is supported on all applications to offer professional-grade sound engineering; custom tuned every time to deliver the best audio performance, whether you are watching a music video on YouTube, streaming online music, or playing a game downloaded from Google Play. The sounds you hear will be will be authentic studio quality sound, optimised to be rich, dynamic and clear.
• Easy connect, easy sync, easy access
  The HTC Sync Manager software, built-in to the HTC One V, makes it easy for you to transfer songs, albums and playlists from your music library, wired or wirelessly thereafter. It is also compatible with Mac and PC and supports both iTunes and Windows Media Player, so you don’t have to switch the music management software you’re currently using. With the new HTC Music Centre, you can also customise and add all your favourite music apps as shortcuts in one single location, so that all your music needs are easily accessible.
• Finest, cleanest and most intuitive mobile experience
  The HTC One V is one of the first HTC phones on HTC Sense 4. Preserving the basics and tailored to complement Android on Ice Cream Sandwich, HTC Sense 4 is designed to be simple and intuitive for a better user experience. It’s easy, intuitive, intelligent and fun. On Sense 4, Beats Audio Technology is also made possible, as is the nifty quick launch feature to quick start the camera in less than 1 second.
• Dropbox integration
  Get free 25GB worth of Dropbox storage space for 2 years, and never worry about attachments again – simply share large files by sending a Dropbox link. In addition, access your Dropbox straight from the Polaris Office app to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and save them back automatically.
• Designed with the user in mind
  The HTC One V is fashioned with a metal unibody architecture that not only looks good, but is made to last. Similar to previous HTC models, the HTC One V has a slightly curved chin. Functionally, the phone is also designed to ensure seamless transition from one application to another, so multi-tasking is made easy – from reading the news, to sharing on Facebook, checking your work emails and listening to your favourite music – all on the HTC One V.

Specifications

• CPU Speed: 1 GHz, single core
• OS: Android 4.0 with HTC Sense
• Memory
  • Internal storage: 4 GB
  • Expandable microSD storage of up to 32 GB
  • Cloud Storage (Dropbox): 25GB for 2 years
  • RAM: 512 MB
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 120.3 mm x 59.7 mm x 9.24 mm
• Weight:115 grams (with battery)
• Display: 3.7-inch WVGA touch screen (480 x 800 resolution)
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA: (Europe/Asia: 850/900/2100 MHz), GSM/GPRS/EDGE: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• GPS: Internal GPS
• Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
• Connectivity
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
  • Standard micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
• Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth with aptX enabled (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
  • PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
• Camera with ImageSense
  • 5 megapixel camera with auto focus
  • HTC Smart Flash featuring 5 auto adjustable power levels for the right amount of lighting
  • BSI Sensor, F2.0 aperture for maximum performance in low light
  • 28mm wide angle lens
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Dedicated imaging chip, giving sharper, clearer shots
  • Snap a high resolution photo while video recording in HD
• Sound enhancement: Beats Audio
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh

Brought Crumpler’s The Fug (Black) which is a very slim neoprene sleeve for my 13″ MacBook Air from Paragon‘s Crumpler store, it cost SGD$55, but if you are a CitiBank credit card holder, you enjoy a 10% discount. I ended up paying SGD$49.50 for it.

I was contemplating between this and the SwitchEasy’s Thins, but ended up I went for this instead because:

• It is about SGD$15 bucks cheaper
• It is slimmer and fits the MacBook Air perfectly
• I don’t like the way they glue the edges of the SwitchEasy’s Thins, because I believe that once you use it very often, the glue will start to harden and it can be peeled off
• I am also not really a fan of velcro because it is noisy when I have to take out the MacBook Air
• Despite the velcro prevents the MacBook Air from slipping out of the sleeve, I rather not have it because for my case, I will be placing it in my Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011 and having the velcro means it requires an additional step when I have to take out my MacBook Air

Crumpler Sleeve – The Fug (13 Inch MacBook Air) – Packaging Front

Crumpler Sleeve – The Fug (13 Inch MacBook Air) – Nice Cupboard

Crumpler Sleeve – The Fug (13 Inch MacBook Air) – Stitching

Crumpler Sleeve – The Fug (13 Inch MacBook Air) – Fits Perfectly

The Twelve South BookArc (Apple Store – Singapore link) which cost SGD$65 is my second birthday present from Li Xiang!

The Twelve South BookArc holds up the MacBook Air (2nd generation) upright which frees up table space if you are not using your MacBook Air’s screen as a secondary monitor. There is also a gap in the stand which allows the power cable to pass through.

Unlike the Twelve South MagicWand, the build of the BookArc is so much better and felt more solid as it is made up of aluminium. And with regards to design it also goes very well with the design of the MacBook Air (2nd generation).

If you are using a MacBook Air (2nd generation), I totally recommend getting this and of course if you are using your MacBook Air (2nd generation) with Apple’s Thunderbolt 27″ Display (SGD$1,348), you must get this!

Twelve South BookArc – Box Front

Twelve South BookArc – Box Contents

Twelve South BookArc

Twelve South BookArc – Gap For Cables

Twelve South BookArc – With MacBook Air (Front View)

Twelve South BookArc – With MacBook Air (Back View)

When I first joined mig33 back on 1st February 2010, I got a brand new MacBook Pro 15″ (Mid 2009) running on Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz) and with 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM. Over the years, my MacBook Pro became slower and slower as applications get more and more intensive and OS gets more and more resource demanding.

I made a couple of “complains” to my immediate supervisor and eventually he approved my Purchase Order (PO) to get a new MacBook.

I need to get it ASAP as my old MacBook Pro is making me frustrated everyday and lowering my productivity, I decided not to wait for the refresh and go ahead and get the 13″ MacBook Air (Mid 2011) with Intel Core i7 Dual-Core 1.8GHz/4GB DDR3 SDRAM/256GB Flash Storage. This is the maximum specification that the MacBook Air 13″ can get.

The total cost is SGD$2,219.99 (Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch – Mid 2011) + SGD$348.00 (Apple Care) = SGD$2,567.99. I ordered it on the 13th March 2012 and I received it on the 20th March 2012.

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Box

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Box Open

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Box Open Inner

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011)

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Left Side

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Right Side

Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011) – Open

Interesting! SingTel is bringing in the 3G/WiFi PlayStation Vita to Singapore! It will be on sale from 14th April 2012. The RRP of it is SGD$469 and of course if you get it from SingTel, it will be subsidized (price plans located at the bottom of this post)

You can pre-order the PS Vita online at singtel.com/PSVita from today (28th March 2012). Pre-order customers will receive SGD$20 worth of Sony PlayStation Network credits to purchase games.

PlayStation Vita

Price Plans

Official Singapore Site: PlayStation Vita