HONG KONG, CHINA, July 27 2010: Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will make it even easier for Hong Kong consumers to enjoy high-speed Internet surfing anytime, anywhere with the Huawei- branded E583C, its next-generation mobile Wi-Fi device. Huawei has been providing innovative telecom infrastructure equipment and terminal devices such as smartphones and USB mobile broadband modems to major Hong Kong operators for many years. Huawei?s first-generation mobile Wi-Fi device, the E5, set the trend in Asia for mobile Wi-Fi hot spots, and had achieved unprecedented successes around the world, including the UK, Hong Kong, and Japan. Based on the solid foundation of E5, Huawei has made further improvements in E583C?s performance and stability. With an E583C in their pockets or bags, users will be able to enjoy immediate access to mobile broadband network anytime, anywhere, without the encumbrance of cable connections. The E583C converts 3.5G HSPA mobile signal into an umbrella of powerful Wi-Fi coverage, automatically creating safe group Internet access and individual Wi-Fi hot points for up to five Wi- Fi-enabled digital devices. The E583C can also provide simultaneous internet access to a sixth device when it is connected to a laptop computer via a USB cable. Its design is fashionable and handy (with net weight of 90 grams), and comes with a 1-inch color OLED display which can clearly show information such as operator-network details, signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, and battery level. The E583C enables easy wireless data transmission or online gaming on a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled digital devices, including iPads, iPod Touchs, netbooks, laptop computers, portable multimedia centers, game consoles, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handsets and digital cameras. Like all Huawei mobile broadband products, the E583C is a plug-and-play device, eliminating the hassle of installing any drivers to their laptops. Windows, Mac or Linux laptop users can enjoy high speed data transmission speeds of up to 5.76Mbps (uplink) and 7.2Mbps (downlink) through the networks of major Hong Kong 3.5G HSPA mobile broadband Internet service providers. This allows users to instantaneously upload or download music and video files. The E583C also has a built-in microSD memory card slot (maximum 32GB) that can serve as a USB memory stick. Business executives, particularly when working away from the office, as well as gadget lovers can now experience the excitement of on-the-go wireless internet. HUAWEI E173u USB Mobile Broadband Modem Huawei’s USB mobile broadband modems have always been highly regarded in the marketplace. According to ABI Research1, Huawei mobile broadband terminal products ranked number one in terms of global market share in 2009., and as of May 2010, Huawei has shipped more than one billion units of related products. About the size of a small key chain, the E173u USB mobile broadband modem is handy and convenient to carry around. Similar to the E583C, the E173u is a plug-and-play device which allows Windows, Mac and Linux users to enjoy immediate access to high-speed HSPA networks. The USB modem also has a built-in microSD memory card slot (maximum 32GB) which can serve as a memory stick. “Our unmatched R&D capabilities has enabled us to continually bring innovative, top quality mobile devices to Hong Kong,” said Tiger Lu, Chief Representative, Hong Kong Representative Office of Huawei. “We are confident that Synergy Technologies (Asia) Limited, through its strong distribution network and solid market experience, will allow more consumers to be able to enjoy and learn about the unprecedented user experience with Huawei?s products.” 1 ABI Research report: Cellular and Mobile Broadband PC Modem Market Data, April 2010 Francis Fong, General Manager of Synergy Technologies (Asia) Limited , said: “Wireless Internet connectivity has become a part of everyday life, and the trend is to simultaneously get online with more than one device, wherever a user may be. We are happy and excited to work with Huawei and introduce the E583C and E173u to the Hong Kong market. We believe that users will definitely like these two high-functionality devices.”

Availability and suggested retail prices The E583C and E173u will be available from August, and sold through digital equipment retail stores and retail outlets at major computer shopping malls in Hong Kong. The suggested retail prices of the two devices are HK$1,380 and HK$498 respectively.

Singapore,   27 July 2010   –  SingTel today announced that it will launch iPhone 4 in Singapore on 30 July 2010.

M1 Press Release

SINGAPORE, 27 July 2010 – M1 today announced that it will launch iPhone 4 in Singapore on 30 July. Customers can select from a range of available tariff plans, including the Take3 programme that offers iPhone 4 at no upfront cost and the Value plan that offers monthly subscriptions as low as $36.

iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which simplifies video calling, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time – in a beautiful all new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store provides access to more than 200,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.

“We are excited to bring iPhone 4 to our customers on the most advanced network in Singapore,” said P Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “We offered revolutionary plans for iPhone 3GS and are extending the same unbeatable value to customers buying iPhone 4.”

M1 will celebrate the iPhone 4 launch at 12:00 AM on 30 July at its flagship store at Paragon for invited customers only. Invited customers can also obtain the iPhone 4 from 9am, 30 July at M1 shops at Plaza Singapura, West Mall, Tampines and Bugis and two exclusive dealer shops at Jurong Point and Ang Mo Kio Hub. To provide an enhanced customer experience, the M1 Shop at Plaza Singapura will be manned by specially-trained staff to provide set-up and after sales care service.
Pricing and tariff plans :

Note : All iPhone plans and prices are inclusive of 7 percent GST. Maximum excess data usage charges capped at $30 on Value and Lite plans.
For further information please visit  www.m1.com.sg/iPhone

July 22^nd, 2010 – SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, announces the release of the WAP version of its flagship mobile solution SPB TV

SPB TV is already available on iPhone, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and WebOS smartphones. SPB Software now extends the mobile TV solution to feature phone users, offering 3G customers a free mobile IP TV solution with the state-of-the-art TV-like user experience. Mobile phone owners, no matter where they are, can now get easy and instant access to over a 150 subscription-free TV channels from more than 20 countries, using SPB TV on their phones.

SPB TV has been successfully deployed by several mobile operators, including Singaporean mobile operator StarHub and Russian operators SkyLink and MTS. SPB TV has already reached the one million user milestone. It features exclusive and patent-pending usability innovations and provides mobile users with must-have TV features, such as a TV browser with quick channel-launching and channel-switching, a TV guide for all offered channels and more.

SPB TV has received several prestigious awards, including the winners award in the media category of the Google Android Developer Challenge and the Nokia Must-Have Entertainment App 2009 award among many others. Moreover, the iPhone version ranked as the number one most downloaded app in the ‘free apps’ category, merely two days after its launch in Singapore. Our Windows Mobile version is also the most popular TV application on Microsoft Marketplace.

“With the launch of WAP version of SPB TV we have now a unique offer for mobile operators: the mobile TV solution that covers all possible mobile devices with 3G support”, – comments SPB CEO Sebastian-Justus Schmidt.

SPB TV WAP Version Main Features:

• A wide selection of public TV channels
• Integrated TV Guide with the list of current and upcoming TV-shows
• Unique browser with fast channels launch and switching
• Video on Demand
• Video Quality Switcher

Pricing and Availability

You can watch SPB WAP TV for free at http://tv.spb.com, there is no monthly fee for using it.

iPad Data Plans

• FREE data bundle up to UNLIMITED usage
• NO contract
• Supports MAXIMUM speed
• BILL-CAPPED data usage at $51.36 ONLY

So go on, give your iPad the best plan it deserves — from M1.

* Promotion is valid till further notice. ^Inclusive of subscription but excludes overseas data charges.

# Valid for 30 days or upon completion of the data bundle.

M1 announces data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in Singapore

SINGAPORE , 21 July 2010 – M1 today announced it will offer dedicated data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G from 23 July 2010. The data plans will be available without a contract and come with generous free data bundles and speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (downlink) and 2Mbps (uplink).

“Our dedicated 3G price plans for iPad with WiFi + 3G offer customers great value, flexibility and convenience on the most advanced network in Singapore, said P.Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “And with no contract required and charges that are capped, we are helping our customers to have the best possible experience on iPad.”

iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send e-mail, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read e-books and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models are just 0.5 inches thick and weigh just 1.6 pounds – thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook – and deliver up to 10 hours of battery life for surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music, and up to nine hours of surfing the web using a 3G data network.*

3G Prepaid Data Plan (GST inclusive)

Prepaid Data Card      
Card Value      $20.00
Free Data Bundle        1 GB   
Days    30 days

For further information on iPad data plans including M1’s postpaid data plans, please visit www.m1.com.sg/iPad

For more information about iPad please visit www.apple.com/ipad

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

M1, Singapore’s most exciting and innovative integrated communications service provider, was launched in April 1997. It provides a full range of voice and data as well as fixed and mobile broadband services. M1 aims to be the leader in the communications business, focusing on value, quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg

Sony Ericsson launches two new mobile phones in Singapore today – the much awaited Xperia™ X10 mini pro and the next generation Walkman™ phone, the Sony Ericsson Zylo™ with Walkman™.

Xperia™ X10 mini pro

The third compact version of the Xperia™ X10 series – the Xperia™ X10 mini pro now comes equipped with a slide out QWERTY keyboard.Combining the Android platform with a customizable UX platform as well as the inclusion of the signature Sony Ericsson TimescapeTM, the new Xperia™ X10 mini pro is a mighty performer within its compact body.Xperia™ X10 mini pro features include: Four corner control – allowing users to customise their favourite icons for better control 5-megapixel camera and video Music player  links to music store and YouTubeTM Android platform: access to GoogleTM services and Android MarketTM for unlimited access to Human curvature design philosophy extended to slide out QWERTY keyboard which offers open and intuitive communication entertainment experience The Xperia™ X10 mini pro is now available in Singapore in Black and Red. The recommended retail price is S$588 without contract.

Sony Ericsson Zylo™

Continuing the legacy of the award-winning Sony Ericsson Walkman™ portfolio and offering an affordable entry point to the brand’s Communication Entertainment portfolio is the new Sony Ericsson Zylo™ with Walkman™.The Sony Ericsson Zylo™ provides consumers with the best music experience that they have come to expect from Walkman phones; and goes one step further in incorporating social networking features (Facebook™  and Twitter™) in this new model.Sony Ericsson Zylo™ with Walkman™ include: Iconic Sony Ericsson Walkman™ player High definition FLAC format TrackID™: name the artiste and track that you just heard PlayNow™ – Sony Ericsson’s proprietary music store Stay connected with Facebook™  and Twitter™ and share photos instantly on Flickr® and Picasa™ Upload video clips with just two clicks on YouTube™ Sony Ericsson Zylo™ with Walkman™ is available in Singapore in the colours Jazz Black, Chacha Silver and Swing Pink. The recommended retail price is S$298 without contract.

“Today’s social networks provide an essential forum for friendship with more than 400 million users* – many of whom are young adults – actively sharing their lives with their friends through Facebook,” said Jack Tong, Vice President, HTC Asia Pacific. “HTC Wildfire makes the HTC Sense experience available to young mobile users for the first time. It brings all your communications into one place, whether it’s through Facebook, Twitter, text messages, images or email, ensuring that you are never far away from the conversation and always close to your friends.”

HTC Wildfire helps you stay connected with those who are most important to you through HTC Sense, a user experience focused on putting people at the centre by making phones work in a more simple and natural way. You won’t miss out on the fun as HTC’s Friend Stream application seamlessly gathers and displays content from social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr into one organised stream of updates. HTC Wildfire enables you to stay up to date with your friends’ posts, comments, alerts and photos, wherever you are.

In addition, each contact viewed in HTC Wildfire’s address book includes a thread of recent communications with that person, including when you last spoke, recent text messages and emails, and social network updates. When your friend calls, HTC Caller ID displays their Facebook profile photo and latest social network update, as well as a reminder if their birthday is fast approaching.

Thanks to a new app sharing widget, HTC Wildfire enables you to recommend an application by email, text message or over social networks. Your friends will receive a link allowing them to find the application on the Android Market with a single click and download it to their phone.

Jack Tong continued, “We understand that people need a better way to navigate their way through the tens of thousands of applications that are currently available on the Android Market. In fact, our own independent research found that consumers are not only hungry for the latest and most popular applications that their friends are using, they want an easier way to find and download them. For the first time ever, you can recommend the newest and coolest apps to a friend or group of friends with HTC Wildfire. With so many applications to choose from, there’s a world of content to discover and pass along to your friends.”

HTC’s latest advanced smartphone is great for viewing and sharing photos on Flickr and for surfing the internet thanks to its 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen. A five-megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash allows you to capture special moments, while a 3.5mm audio jack and micro SD card slot mean you are never without your favourite songs.

Pricing & Availability
The new HTC Wildfire will be available from 10 July 2010 at all authorized resellers in three colours, Phantom Black, Flamenco Red and Pure White at a suggested retail price of $498+.

Also check out the launch event party at this link.

Specifications

Camera

• 5 megapixel color camera
• Auto focus and flash
• Geotagging

Sensors

• G-Sensor
• Digital compass
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Special Features

• HTC Caller ID that shows the caller’s Facebook status and a birthday reminder
• App Sharing that lets you recommend apps straight from your phone
• Full Flash support on the web browser
• In-built, dimmable flashlight
• Ringer that automatically lowers the ring volume when you lift up the phone or mutes when you flip the phone face down

Storage

ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 384 MB
Expansion slot:

• microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Supports up to 32 GB

Internet³

• 3G:
  Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed
  Up to 384 kbps upload speed
• GPRS: Up to 114 kbps downloading
• EDGE: Up to 560 kbps downloading
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
• A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
• FTP and OPP (object push) for file transfer
• Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile

Multimedia

• Gallery application for viewing photos and videos
• Music
• FM Radio
• Audio supported formats:
  Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
  Recording: .amr
• Video supported formats:
  Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv
  (Windows Media Video 9)
  Recording: .3gp

Location

• Internal GPS antenna
• Google Maps
• HTC Footprints™

Recommended Windows System Requirements⁴

• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP
• HTC Sync Suite

I was at an event lately and tried out the Apple iPad. Somewhat a a big version of the iPhone 3GS, it seems to be the in thing as I see many journalists from overseas carrying it and typing away “LIVE” when the press conference was going on.

My first experience with the iPad, a parallel import from USA (which is not on sale here yet) was a good one to begin with. Cut away the multi-zoom, ebooks and games, this device seems to be the ideal news reporting tool during offsite.

I did a test with it, typing on the virtual keyboard on the device. The error correction is pretty marvellous and it almost got the full sentence correct without the need of a real keyboard.

The iPad I tested on has 3G/WiFi. Unfortunately 3G was non existant as the owner hasn’t got the microSIM card readly. WiFi was also all locked up in the hotel. Unless i have the WPA, i won’t be able to do any transmission through e-mails etc.

The next thing i would think of is tethering as I have my iPhone 3GS phone with 12GB of data. We tried to pari up the device using bluetooth. I am not sure why but it seems that it can’t pair up and tethering just wouldn’t work.

The only choice, retype everything on iPhone and update it via gmail. Looks like we ought to get the 3G microSIM card ready in future to get real time updates posted in time.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10mini pro will receive software upgrades from Q3 in selected markets. The software will be upgrade to Android 2.1.

In addition, HD video recording will be added to the upgrade of Xperia X10 in Q3. A further uprade to the Xperia X10 in Q4 will make it possible to connect wirelessly to and display content on your TV and enhance. Timescape and mediascape applications will also be enhanced.

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Sony Ericsson launches 3 new phones in Singapore just a while ago

The three new phones are xperia x8 and android phone, Walkman phone Yendo and cedar
XperiaTM X8 – Extending Communication and Entertainment in the XperiaTM collection

· Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications
· Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens
· Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
· Timescape™ shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity
· Android Market™ – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
· 3.2 MP camera – snap away and upload instantly to Facebook™
powered by Android 1.6

Sony Ericsson YendoTM – Full touch Walkman phone

· Touch Walkman™ player – music at your fingertips
· Touch TrackID™ – find out the name of that song with just one touch
· PlayNow™ – access favourite and new songs quickly and easily
· MediaGo – transfer your music from a PC to the mobile phone
· Four corner UI – access Walkman™ player, contacts, keypad and more with just one touch
· Easy navigation – easy access to your favourite web pages
· Express yourself with one of the ten colours
· Social networking – Facebook™ or Twitter™ away
· 3.5mm stereo jack – play your favourite tracks

Sony Ericsson CedarTM – Perfect balance between a business and social device

· Widget Manager 2.0 allows easy access to your favourite social network and applications
· Social network applications – Facebook™, Twitter and MySpace
· Keep contacts close – hassle-free phone book transfer and web backup
· Stay organised with calendar, phone book, email
· Fast browsing with 3G and direct access to the web browser
· EAS push email and modem connectivity
· Connect your headphones on the 3.5mm jack and enjoy music, video on the go
· Capture the moment with the 2MP camera and send it by MMS
· Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand
· GreenHeart™ – for a greener choice

Sony Ericsson launches 3 new phones in Singapore.

They are Yendo , Cedar and xperia x8

In addition, se x10, x10 mini and x10 mini pro will all receive software updates from q3 onwards in selected markets. Addional feaures will be
added to x10 in q4.

The x8 is quite similar to the x10 mini it also uses 4 corners for easy one hand naivgation to apps. There is also timescape, android market, 3.2 megPixel camera with a 3 in ch screen

The x8 will be available in q3 in white, dark blue/ white. Aqua blue/ white, pink/white, silver/white.

Sony ericsson yendo is first touch screen Walkman phone. It also uses the four corner ui just Luke the x10 mini.

It comes with touch trackid, 2 mp camera with social networking tools like facebook,

Ain’t Ericsson cedar is the ideal product for consumers featuring 3g 3.5 mm Jack. It is a greenheart phone with 2 mp camera. Other features include widget manager allowing wasy access to your avourite social networking Apps

We will post more updates soon. Stay tuned to www.ocworkbench.com

M1 Press Release

M1 recognised as Best Mobile Operator
at CommsDay Awards

SINGAPORE, 15 June 2010 – M1 Limited has received the Best Mobile Operator award at the Second CommsDay Asia Awards Ceremony on 14 June 2010. The CommsDay Asia Awards, supported by Nokia Siemens Networks, are voted on by CommsDay’s 12,000 readers.

CommsDay is a leading regional telecom publisher and conference organizer. The awards represent peer recognition of Asia telecom excellence.

Responding to the award, M1’s Chief Executive Officer, Karen Kooi, said : “We are honoured to receive this recognition from our peers in the Asian telecom industry. It will encourage us to continue to differentiate ourselves in a distinctive way in a highly competitive market and to continue to offer great value and innovative services to our customers.”

M1, Singapore’s most exciting and innovative mobile, broadband and IDD service provider, was launched in April 1997. Since then, it has made significant inroads into the local mobile communications market, gaining considerable brand presence and market share. M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice, business and data communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg

Samsung announced this morning they will display their new line-up of Samrtphone during the upcoming CommunicAsia 2010 in Singapore.

And for this new series, the Korean manufacturer has prepared the Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro, two bada based Smartphones, as well as three Android phones with the Galaxy Beam, Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5, and two Windows Mobile 6.5 based phone with the Omnia Pro 4 and Omnia Pro 5.

Introduced earlier this year, the Galaxy Beam is nice phone capable to display video / Photo on a wall, with a 50’’ maximum screen size. It also comes with an 8 Megapixel camera, 3.7 inch Super AMOLED WVGA display, but also with an HD Video Mode, and the support for DivX files.

Regarding the two other Android phones, they are more Youth oriented device with a design close to the well-known Corby phones.

For our Samsung Wave 2 (S5250) and Wave 2 Pro (S5330), they succeed to the Wave introduced earlier this year and launched one month ago. These newest smartphones are also based on the bada platform. The Korean Manufacturer introduces them as the perfect tool for “a highly social lifestyle” with a bunch of wealth of gaming, social networking, e-book, health and lifestyle application.

Both should be available from August in Russia and the Southeast Asia region.

The OMNIA Family targets young business professionals, with Windows Mobile 6.5 based smartphones, the Omnia Pro 4 (B7350), Omnia Pro 5 (B6520).

Lastly, the Galaxy S (I9000) is also displayed at the CommunicAsia 2010. This new device features a bright 4 inch Super AMOLED screend, with a 1GHz processor, Android OS. It also comes with Samsung’s super-fast TouchWiz 3.0 user-interface (UI), and is already available in Singapore. Samsung announced they will soon expand it to the global market

Otehr displays include 4G Wireless Technology, including WiMAX and LTE during this CommunicAsia 2010.

Nokia today at nokia connections 2010 showcase 3 phones the n8, x5 and x6.

The n8 annouced some time ago is he focus if this show. Featuring the symbiam ^3 os this device feautures multitasking , ovi store, web tv and a carl zeiss 12 megapixel camera capable to take 720p videos using xenon flash. There is also hdmi out for connecting to full HD LCD tv.

With partners like channel newsasia, 8tv, makansutra, users can now catchup with news and infotainment programmes on the go.

Two other phones first seen is the x5 and x6.

Nokia X5 – the social jukebox on the move

Nokia unveiled the new Nokia X5, its latest full QWERTY music device which makes messaging, social networking and listening to your favourite music fun and easy when on the move.  The unique, square slider design makes it a perfect device for teens who enjoy Facebook, chatting, games, music and staying in touch with their peers in unlimited ways.

Favorite contacts, emails and social networking sites can be accessed directly from the home screen which makes sending messages and status updates a breeze.  Thousands of games and other social networking, entertainment and personalization apps can be downloaded from Ovi Store.  On top of that, the Nokia X5 has a great music player with excellent sound quality and loud speakers, offering easy access to the device’s music collection with space for up to 1000 tracks with a 2GB in-box memory card, expandable up to 32GB.  In select markets, the Nokia X5 will include Nokia’s Comes With Music, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks.  With the fun “Surprise Me” feature, you can spin the phone when playing music to jump to a random track. Available in a variety of cool colors, the Nokia X5 is expected to begin shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 165 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia X6 8GB – the social entertainment experience

Nokia also announced today the Nokia X6 8GB which complements the popular Nokia X6 family. The Nokia X6 8GB offers a full-blown entertainment experience for people who enjoy music, social networking, chat and games while on the go. The device provides easy access to thousands of games and apps in Ovi Store, as well as Ovi Maps with free lifetime navigation and location sharing.

In select markets, the Nokia X6 8GB will include Nokia’s Comes With Music service, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks.  The Nokia X6 8GB also allows the capturing of great pictures and videos with its 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash.  It is expected to start shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 225 before taxes and subsidies.

We will post more pictures and videos later. Stay tuned to ocworkbench

More details with pictures and videos here.

The annaul CommunicAsia 2010 trade show is about to begin in 2 days time in Singapore. This annual event has attracted trade visitors and media from around the globe to check out the latest wireless technology and most importantly mobile phones.

As usual, the major brands will be missing from the show. Sony Ericsson and Nokia will be holding their own private events at hotel ballrooms on two seperate days.  Koeran companies LG will have no presense at the exhibition as well.  Japanese giant NTT Docomo will have a more significant presense this year, showcasing it’s LTE technology and Xperia series of Sony Ericsson phones at the show.

In conjunction with the event, the local telcos won’t be sitting back. It is said that one of them will be announcing more exclusive phones to their stable of Android phones. Perhaps, one of the three might just announce the availability of iPhone 4 and iPad for the local market during this period of time.

So, stay tuned while we bring you more this coming week.

One of our regular readers highlighted this to us when he browse the Singtel website. Looks like the Motorola Zepplin will be carried by Singtel again.

Best in Performance Ultimate in multimedia

MSI to challenge future Cloud technologies Creating peaks in Tablet PC & Cloud computing studies

 (Taipei – May 31, 2010) MSI, a leading manufacturer in computer hardware and solutions, is once again challenging future technologies with various concept products displayed in the 2010 COMMPUTEX Taipei. With an array of product lines on NB, All-in-One PC, motherboards and graphic cards to include 3D, WiMAX and Car PC with MOD systems, MSI is going to exhibit more this year, encompassing the most popular e-book, cloud computing and tablet PC technologies, in particular, highlights will include MSI various innovative technologies and stylish designs that are recognized and awarded by COMMPUTEX.

“While MSI NB and AIO PC were successfully ranked in the World’s Top 10 Branding List, we mark 2010 as our ‘Brand Implementation Year’. We had launched world’s first 3D AIO, as well as the super slim Wind U160 and X-Slim X620 laptops had both won the German iF design award, and with the conceptual products shown today, our strengths on R&D and aesthetic designs are best proven.” Joseph Hsu, CEO of MSI, said

MSI showcased a series of heavy-weighted conceptual products during the press conference and are expected to stir a new wave in the market; MSI conceptual technologies shown in COMMPUTEX composed of:

MSI Wind Pad tablet PC – a touch of new technology living

MSI Wind Pad adopts Intel® latest power-saving CPU platform, with 8+ hours of battery power, a mere 800 grams in weight , and a built-in 3G and WiFi wireless transfer, plus GPS, USB and HDMI ports as well as Web Cam; all of which made it an ultimate 10” mobile internet device. Apart from comprehensive functional and mobility, the preloaded Windows 7 operating system could be handled within your finger tips by means of the Wind Pad multi-touch control technology that touches also the hearts of wireless urban entertainment users.

All new 3D gaming experiences – the new Wind 3D Armor

2D visuals are no more the only gaming way, MSI offers breakthrough technologies on 3D gaming experience is seen to be mainstream in future. Wind 3D Armor is designated for serious gamers to integrate 3D visuals, communication and sounds, all in one device. Wind 3D Armor featured with shutter glasses, wireless over-the–ear headphones and wireless signal transmission technology offer ultimate 3D audiovisual experience, enabling gamers to immerse themselves in the gaming field to battle baddies with remote teammates seamlessly in real time. The combine of shutter 3D image tech and wireless headphone system together present real 3D experiences and conveniences for gamers.   

Dual exclusive for double recognitions – 2 MSI unique products honored with “2010 Best Choice of COMMPUTEX” Awards

Good news came to MSI just before the opening of the show. COMPUTEX conducts the “Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI Award” voting contest in view to encourage new innovations from local ICT industries, and 2 MSI unique winning products are honored, namely the “Big Bang- Fusion” MB, which is first of the kind in the market to adopt Intel® platform and equipped with Fuzion technologies, THX TryStudio Pro audio effects and OC Genie design, all in all made it a distinctive product. And the “Telematics Box” Car PC provides multimedia patented technologies that are exclusively recognized by the judging panel.

World’s first stylish 3D AIO PC with elite military class MB and graphic cards

MSI displays a series of fashionable products in the COMPUTEX which represents the honor of Taiwan. In the notebooks area, highlights include MSI F & G series that featured with most outstanding performance and multimedia functions; for instance, one can find invincible audio effects from the G series that is equipped with Dynaudio, and the F series is

characterized by its sophisticate stylish and innovative design. Whereas in the AIO PCs area, visitors will be happy to find world’s first largest  24”120Hz LED panel touch screen PC – Wind Top AE2420 3D that built-in with MSI 3D Station^TM technology and matching with 3D Infinity shutter glasses to provide flawless 3D video experience. In particular, both MSI Big Bang-XPower MB with Fuzion technologies and the latest R5870 Lightning graphic cards are all hot items in the show. This year, MSI takes lead to promote military class MB and graphic cards components that features longer lifespan, reliability and stability when used in the toughest environment.

Apart from contributing in R&D over the years, MSI also works closely with world’s primary brands for breakthroughs technologies in 3D, tablet PC and Cloud computing products. MSI proves itself not only to offer innovative and stylish products, but to take the lead in challenging new technologies, which fits exactly the company’s motto to “Insist on the Best”, and its brand concept to be “Best in performance Ultimate in multimedia” for bringing a better world of better technology living.

Singapore is the first in the world to get the Samsung Galaxy S but somehow the phone has caught on with a wrong kind of media presence in Singapore. Singtel has manage to bundled the phone with Super Junior Concert tickets that had lead to Super Junior fans to speculate on buying the phone just to get the tickets and also bidding war looms on both the Samsung Mobile Singapore Facebook pages and also local forums for the concert tickets.

Singtel Press Release :

Singapore, May 27, 2010 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, announced that the hotly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S (Model: GT-I9000) smartphone will be available to SingTel Group customers from 4 June 2010. SingTel will be the first in the world to introduce Galaxy S in Singapore, followed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optus, and regional associates, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel.

“Being the first operator globally to introduce the breakthrough Samsung Galaxy S is a landmark as it puts SingTel customers ahead of the world. With a combined regional mobile customer base of 293 million, SingTel can leverage that buying power to secure the latest in handset and service innovations. SingTel’s collaboration with Samsung to introduce this breakthrough device signifies its commitment to be a multimedia solutions company as well as its commitment to bring latest device and best mobile experience to its customers.

“Samsung, the world’s largest TV manufacturer brings its innovative multimedia expertise to this mobile phone. Our customers will be the envy in the market, being the first to enjoy this powerful Android 2.1 multimedia smartphone with an ultra-responsive SUPER AMOLED screen. Our value-packed Galaxy 3G price plans at launch offer our customers additional talk time, live MobileTV viewing and unlimited music downloads from the award-winning AMPed music service for an enhanced multimedia mobile experience,” said Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, Executive Vice President, Consumer Group, SingTel.