Apple 14″ MacBook Pro (2021)
My last personal laptop was a 2008 MacBook Pro; since then I've used work machines and a hand-me-down. After 14 years, I finally bought my own again, choosing the base-model 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021).
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Laptops across brands and form factors, from ultrabooks to gaming machines.
VAIO Returns To Singapore With VAIO S Series Laptops
After a four-year hiatus, VAIO returns to Singapore with its VAIO S Series laptops. In Asia the brand is licensed by Hong Kong's Nexstgo, which also owns AVITA. The range debuts at the VAIO shop in Bugis Junction.
Microsoft Surface Go Available in Singapore From 28th August 2018
The Microsoft Surface Go arrives in Singapore on 28th August 2018, with pre-orders the day before. The most portable and affordable Surface yet, it's sold via the Microsoft Online Store and retailers like Best Denki, Challenger, and Courts.
Apple MacBook Pro 13″ With Touch Bar And Touch ID (Mid 2017)
I'd been stocking up on USB-C devices to prepare for this: my company MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) was due for a refresh after three years at Tech in Asia. Its replacement is the MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar.
Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2, YOGA Tablet 2 Pro & YOGA 3 Pro
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2, like its predecessor, focuses on technology that adapts to users. It comes in two operating systems, a 10-inch Windows model with a year of free Office 365, plus 8-inch and 10-inch Android 4.4 versions.
Dell Inspiron 13 And 14 7000 Series
The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series is a 2-in-1 running Windows 8.1, with a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge that switches smoothly between laptop and tablet. It starts from S$999 on dell.com.sg, alongside the larger Inspiron 14.
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13″ (Late 2013)
My work laptop had been a MacBook Air 13-inch (Mid 2011), now a three-year-old model. Under migme's policy of replacing laptops every three years, they bought me a 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina (Late 2013), with a 2.4GHz dual-core i5.
Dell New Inspiron 7000 Series Laptops, Inspiron 11 3000 Series Laptops & Inspiron 23 All-in-one
I was invited to a Dell event two days ago, where they announced Latitude, Inspiron, and XPS laptops, plus Venue 7, 8, and 11 Pro tablets. With much still to be announced, I'll start with the Inspiron 7000, 11 3000.
Lenovo Announces New Range of Devices For today’s Multi-Faceted Consumer
At COMEX 2013, running 5th to 8th September at Singapore Expo, Lenovo is launching new computers. Among them is the Lenovo Flex 14, billed as the world's first multi-mode mainstream Ultrabook, switching between laptop mode and a flipped stand mode.
New Alienware 14, Alienware 17 & Alienware 18 Laptops
Alienware, the pioneer of specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, has announced its latest and most powerful gaming laptops, the Alienware 14, 17, and 18. They feature all-new performance graphics, Intel 4th Generation Core processors, and components engineered for extreme performance.
Chromebooks Now Available In Singapore
Chromebooks have arrived in Singapore, though oddly they're sold only at Courts for now, not Challenger, Harvey Norman, or Best Denki. Three models are available: the HP Pavilion and Samsung Chromebooks at S$449, and the Acer C7 at S$369.
Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag
I bought the Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag from timbuk2.com during a 20% off custom bag sale in early March 2013. I paid US$119.20, plus US$15 for the Navy Custom Strap Pad, with UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping.
Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag
I bought the Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag, in black oxford nylon and medium size, while in San Francisco in December 2011. It cost US$130, or US$141.38 after California's 8.75% tax. The bag is TSA-friendly in the US.
Dell XPS 12 Review – User Experience
In this final part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after covering unboxing, design, features, and functionality earlier, I share my experience actually using it. The big question is ultrabook versus tablet: given the choice, I had no clear favourite.
Dell XPS 12 Review – Features + Functionality
In this second part of my Dell XPS 12 review, after unboxing and design earlier, I cover its features and functionality. Starting with the ports, all sit on the right side, save for the headphone and microphone combo jack.
Dell XPS 12 Review – Unboxing + Design
Having been seeded the Dell XPS 12 for a three-part review, I begin with unboxing and design. The XPS 12 was announced on 30th August 2012 at IFA, with the base model now retailing for S$1,828.
Aftershock X11 Gaming Laptop Review
Aftershock is a Singapore-based company making gaming laptops, so unless you're into gaming you've probably not heard of them. Based in Singapore, the team of hardware junkies, gamers, and IT professionals builds custom gaming notebooks aimed at the highest performance.
Lenovo Windows 8 Convertible Devices
On 30th October 2012, Lenovo announced a new range of convertible devices designed for Windows 8. It calls them convertibles, not laptops, because they're more than ordinary notebooks. The IdeaPad Yoga 13 and Yoga 11 rotate their screens 360 degrees.
HP Envy 4 (1035TX) Review
Before this HP Envy 4 review, note there are two quite different models. I'm reviewing the HP Envy 4 (1035TX), an Ultrabook, while the entry-level 1026TU is what HP calls a Sleekbook. The Envy 4 Ultrabook retails for S$1,299.
Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook
Last week, Dell announced the XPS 14 Ultrabook, a new member of the XPS Ultrabook family. It's already available in Singapore, starting at S$1,399. The XPS 14 is built from machined aluminium in silver, with a silicone base.
Intel Ultrabook
If you're shopping for a laptop this year, you've likely encountered the buzzword Intel Ultrabook. Though not new, having been announced at Computex 2011, it's gone mainstream as OEMs like Dell, HP, Samsung, Asus, and Acer churn out more models.
Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch (Mid 2011)
When I joined mig33 on 1st February 2010, I received a MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2009) with a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo and 4GB RAM. Over the years it slowed as apps and the OS grew more demanding.
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