The last personal laptop that I have was in 2008, the Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro 2.53GHz (Late 2008). I used it during my university days. Since graduating in 2010, I have used my work laptop most of the time.
When this MacBook Pro started to spoil parts by parts in 2016, I threw it away and switched to Li Xiang’s hand-me-down Apple 13″ MacBook Pro Retina (Early 2015), and I have been using it since then.
I finally bought a new windows desktop computer after my Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Desktop spoiled two years ago.
The age gap between them is 12 years. Between 2008 and 2020, a lot of things have changed for the better.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 were launched back in Singapore on 15th January 2019.
All of the devices are using the latest 8th Generation Intel processors.
After a four years hiatus, VAIO is back in Singapore with their new VAIO S Series Laptops.
In Asia, the brand VAIO is being licensed by Hong Kong-based Nexstgo. The same company who owns AVITA laptops.
Microsoft Surface Go will be available in Singapore from Tuesday, 28th August 2018. Pre-orders start tomorrow, 2nd August 2018.
Surface Go will be available for pre-order and retail on Microsoft Online Store, as well as authorized retailers including Acommerce, Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Elush, Harvey Norman, and Newstead.
Microsoft will be launching the first dedicated Surface Store in South East Asia, in Singapore at the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Superstore on 10th March 2018.
The address is 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-59, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596. Opening hours are from 10.30am to 9.30pm daily. If you need to call them, the store contact number is +65 6311 9988.
I have been buying a lot of USB-C devices recently to prepare for this day.
This coming 1st September 2017, marks my third year in Tech in Asia. Technically, I started work before my official start date, because the previous guy left in August 2014 and I have to do the takeover before that.
I backed the PINE A64 on Kickstarter on 17th January 2016. The project was funded on 23rd January 2016 after raising a total of US$1,731,466 out of their initial goal of US$31,416 from 36,781 backers.
I chose the US$29 reward level and shipping to Singapore cost another US$12. So in total, I paid US$41 (S$58).
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2
Similar to its predecessor the new YOGA Tablet 2 models focus on technology that adapts to users, making computing intuitive and fun. The tablet also comes in two operating systems â a 10″ model with Windows and one year of free Office 365, as well as 8″ and 10″ models that come with Android 4.4 Kit Kat. Powered with the latest Intel Atom processor multimedia, playback and rendering make the tablets great for multitaskers. Its dual, large-chamber speakers are front-facing for dynamic audio, while Dolby Audio and Wolfson Master HiFi ensure a multi-channel listening experience just like the movies. Sporting a number of useful features such as a Micro SD card slot and a micro USB with OTG connection that lets users charge their phone (requires separate cable), users can also enjoy extra-long battery life while staying mobile longer in any of its four modes. For complete online connectivity, all the Android models offer 4G, while the 8″ Android version also offers the ability to make voice calls.
Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series
The Inspiron 13 7000 Series is a 2-in-1 device. The device runs on Windows 8.1 and features a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge allowing consumers to switch seamlessly between laptop and tablet in one fluid motion.
The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series starts from S$999 from dell.com.sg.
