I am pretty sure you guys have heard of Realtek. The Taiwan’s semiconductor corporation that makes lots of stuff from audio chips to wi-fi chips. Founded in 1987, now they are the 6th largest fabless semiconductor in Asia and 16th largest in the world! Their revenue in 2013 is almost US$1 billion!
Realtek has tied up with Singapore Economic Development Board to setup it’s regional headquaters and R&D center in Singapore. Realtek joins other fabless semiconductor companies such as Qualcomm, Broadcom and MediaTek who have already established a significant presence in Singapore.
The Mactrix Dual 9000 is the larger sibling of the Mactrix Dual 5200. It is retailing for S$99 and comes in three colors: red, black and champagne gold.
Similar to the Mactrix Dual 5200, you can get it at the usual authorized Apple Stores like Epicentre, Nubox or istudio. It is also available in Robinsons and Isetan as well as smaller stores like X Gear, Audio Ace Electronics, Sim Guan Electronics and Mobile8.
Mactrix Dual 9000 Portable Battery – Packaging Front
Parallels Access app used to be available only on iPad. But with the launch of Parallels Access 2.0 last week, the app is now available on both Android and iPhone (Universal App).
For the unaware, Parallels Access app is a remote desktop app for Android and iOS that allows you to run any application from your Mac or PC, and it is designed to give those applications a native feeling on the mobile/tablet.
The Ultra Thin Air Shell is the first of its generation featuring a hard polycarbonate shell that encases the Nexus 5 completely. The all new Ultra Thin Air Shell series are the one and only hard minimalistic case that offers full border coverage with absolute transparency. The Ultra Thin Air Shell series feature precise openings for the volume and power buttons to have direct access to the original buttons of the Nexus 5. The Ultra Thin Air Shell series are compatible with other third party cables which may need larger openings. The speakers feature a precise opening to help promote sound clarity. Precise craftsmanship creates a secure fit that keeps the original shape of the Nexus 5. The 1.0mm of casing surrounds the phone for the perfect slimness/protection ratio.
Spigen Ultra Thin Air Case for Nexus 5 – Packaging Front
My company, migme (previously mig33), surprised us by giving each of us a Nexus 5 (16GB) to reward us for the hard-work we all put in for the rebranding from mig33 to migme over the past 3 months.
I always wanted a Nexus 5 because it is the best Android phone I have ever used! The stock Android is fast because there is no bloat and updates come in as soon as Google releases it. The camera is awesome and there is wireless charging built-in.
Announced last month, the Logitech Big Bang is a rugged case for the iPad Air and iPad mini. Three colors will be available, Super Fluro, Magma Red and Forged Graphite.
Logitech Big Bang Rugged Case for iPad Air will be retailing for S$139 and the Logitech Big Bang Rugged Case for iPad Mini will be retailing for S$119.
A lesser known brand of portable batteries, Mactrix, is a product of Singapore by Mactrix Creations.
Mactrix Creations is a young innovative company focused on providing revolutionary power solutions for the tech-savvy. We offer a vast variety of mobile power that is suitable for most mobile devices in the market. With range of power output encased in trendy designs and luxurious metallic finishes, available in a spectrum colors.
Our products aim to delivery a sense of perfect companionship for everyone constantly on the move, whether to work, school or traveling around the world. Our products create a sense of fashionable and luxurious lifestyle with the use of colorful, trendy and high quality materials.
Mactrix Dual 5200 Portable Battery – Packaging Front
So SingTel launches Easy Mobile, the first postpaid mobile service in Asia to allow users to customise their tariff plans every month to suit their lifestyle needs and budget.
This is something that I always wanted because I don’t use so much voice or SMS and I am willing to trade that for more data!
Prices will still remain the same which means the Klipsch Reference R6 will be retailing for S$129 and the Klipsch Reference R6i will be retailing for S$169.
