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[LG OLED TV Preview]- World’s First Curved OLED TV By LG

By delta October 5, 2013

LG is all about making life good. Staying true to its core mission, we have seen how LG is making a name for itself in the world of consumer goods through its innovative products; whether it be mobile devices, household equipment, or even the TV.
We were recently invited to check out the world’s first curved OLED TV [Model Number: LG 55EA9800] by LG and it is dubbed to offer superior picture quality. Featuring a gently curved, IMAX-like screen, the stunningly slim 4.3mm thin curved OLED TV offers an immersive viewing experience.

[Image Credits to Engadget]

According to DisplaySearch, a leading global market research and consulting firm, global demand for OLED TV is expected to grow to more than 7 million units by 2016. If you’re a late adopter of technology and you’re wondering what in the world is OLED TV and how is it different from LED TV or even LCD TV, you might be interested to check out this article, “OLED vs. LED: Which is the better TV technology?” by Digital Trends.

With the gently curved screen and LG’s proprietary WRGB OLED technology, the LG Curved OLED TV produces the most life-like colors and an infinite contrast ratio with deeper blacks and brighter whites compared to a conventional RGB display, offering picture quality that is beyond your wildest imagination. To top it off, the screen delivers incredible colour accuracy regardless of ambient light or viewing angle.

[Image Credits to Mashable]

The Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic not only contributes to the extreme thinness but also to the light weight of the LG Curved OLED TV. With LG’s patented Smart Energy Saving technology, the LG Curved OLED TV reduces energy usage by as much as 67 percent, compared to conventional flat panel TVs.

To be honest, what really amazed us was not so much the curved design of the LG Curved OLED TV but the forward-facing Clear Speakers that are unobtrusively incorporated into the almost transparent Crystal Stand.

[Image Credits to Digital Trends]

This new standard in television viewing experience is set to arrive in Singapore soon and the LG Curved OLED TV is now available for pre-order at the following retail outlets; Audio House [Liang Court], Best Denki [Ngee Ann City], COURTS [COURTS Megastore], Gain City [Marina Square], Harvey Norman [Millenia Walk], and Mega Discount Store [Kallang Leisure Park].

With LG’s groundbreaking curved OLED TV marking the start of a whole new era in home entertainment and putting LG at the frontier of today’s technology, will you be the first to embrace this new technology or will you adopt a ‘wait and see’ attitude?

[Image Credits to Uncrate]

The hefty price tag [recommended retail price] of SGD $14999 really puts people off and we reckoned that most people would wait for a few more years for prices of OLED TVs to drop before deciding on their next TV purchase. Then again, if you have the dough, you probably wouldn’t mind spending it on the LG Curved OLED TV and show it off to your envious neighbours. After all, you’re free to do whatever you want with your money. 🙂

LG G2 Singapore Launch @ The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

By delta September 16, 2013

We were invited to the launch of the all-new LG G2 smartphone that took place last Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and we were blown away with the innovative features that LG has packed into the LG G2 smartphone.

As the LG G2 is packed with tons of features that would make this blog post an extremely lengthy one, we will only be zooming in on the features that we found pretty awesome and worth mentioning about.

Born from LG’s consumer-centric innovation, the LG G2 is the ultimate premium brand in the G series and it provides the most advanced smartphone experience for a very distinctive purpose; that is, offering real-life benefits to users.

Design

More often than not, smartphones with strong performance tend to be bulky, thick, and crude in design, and sometimes you probably might find yourself getting stuck in a situation where you either sacrifice performance for design or vice-versa when choosing a smartphone.

Now, who says you can’t have the best of both worlds? With the LG G2, there is absolutely no compromise in both performance and design because the LG G2 provides a comfortable grip feeling even with a wide screen and slim design. Also, what is extremely unique about the LG G2 is that there are no buttons by the side of the phone but instead, the Rear Key has been ergonomically-designed and placed at the back of the phone.

The refined Rear Key carries out a myriad of functions and it utilizes the natural and frequent use of the index finger to provide a new level of convenience. When a user wants to turn the volume up or down, he/she doesn’t have to change the grip of the device because the Rear Key is place on the back where the user’s index finger is naturally placed. With the Rear Key, users are able to operate a number of frequently used features conveniently such as QuickMemo or Camera.

Hardware

Display

LG G2’s Stunning and Uninterrupted Wide Viewing with 5.2-inch Full HD IPS Display provides superior graphics, accurate colors, sharp text, outdoor visibility and dazzling images without distortion. The Full HD IPS display of LG G2 outperforms current Full HD smartphone display panels.

Camera

There are other smartphone cameras in the market with Optical Image Stabilizer [OIS] technology but it has mostly been available on 4 MegaPixels or 8 MegaPixels smartphone cameras. As such, the LG G2 is the first smartphone with a 13 MegaPixels OIS camera without any boxy bumps or unsightly lens housings; hence maintaining its slim and sleek design.

With LG G2’s OIS camera, users are liberated from the concerns of taking blurred pictures because the OIS technology constantly makes micro-adjustment that helps to keep the image clear, even when presented with shaky movement. Therefore, users also no longer have to worry about blurry images taken under dim light conditions.

Don’t believe the wonders of the LG G2’s OIS Camera? Well, we actually shared similar sentiments until we saw for ourselves this video that was captured by the LG G2’s OIS Camera.

Battery
LG G2’s 3,000mAh high-density battery backed by the SiO+ technology provides the best-in-class energy capacity.

Performance

The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor redefines the smartphone experience through performance that no one can defeat. With Qualcomm, LG was able to deploy the chipset that is tightly integrated with the device in the LG G2 to offer a stable and striking performance. The LG G2 is the world’s first smartphone to be globally launched that incorporates this processor.

Audio

The LG G2 is the first Android smartphone featuring 24bit, 192kHz Hi-Fi sound playback. When users listen to 24bit, 192kHz Hi-Fi sound under an ideal condition, they can experience high quality ample sound that stands out compared to other sound sources such as CD.

Audio Zoom is a feature that allows you to focus on what you want to hear. It enables users to zoom in the sound, as they zoom in the images while video-recording. Not only is the image enlarged, the sound associated with the area is also amplified, thanks to LG G2’s multiple stereo mikes that amplify the sound from a specified area and de-emphasize the surrounding noise for video recording.

Here’s a video to illustrate the Audio Zoom feature.

Our Personal Take On The LG G2 smartphone?

The LG G2 smartphone is a worthy contender amongst the various Android smartphones that are currently available in the market. In terms of performance and specifications, the LG G2 is on the high side and coupled with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2GHz processor with 2GB RAM, the LG G2 is rather intuitive and responsive. What’s more, the LG G2 smartphone is also an entertainment powerhouse where you can take great pictures and play some awesome high-quality audio tracks!

While we have been iOS users for quite awhile now, temptations to switch over to the Android platforms are pretty much in our mind especially with all the really cool and innovative features that Android smartphones can do. If we have to choose between the latest iPhone 5C/5S and the LG G2, we will definitely go for the LG G2.

For the price of SGD$898, the LG G2 will be available at all telcos and authorized retailers from 21st September 2013.

Summary of Key Specifications for the LG G2:
Processor: 2.26GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 featuring quad Krait CPU
Display: 5.2-inch Full HD IPS (1080 x 1920 pixels / 423 ppi)
Memory: 32GB RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 800MHz
Camera: Rear 13.0MP with OIS / Front 2.1MP
Battery: 3,000mAh
Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
Size: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm
Colors: Black / White

For more information about the LG G2 smartphone, you can check out LG Mobile Singapore’s Facebook Page too! If you want to check out some pretty good reviews of the LG G2, you can either check out Hardware Zone’s Review of the LG G2 or the Asia Cnet’s Review of the LG G2; both of which are pretty credible and balanced.

[Smartphone Preview]- The LG Optimus G Pro Arrives In Singapore!

By delta July 4, 2013

Some time ago, we were invited to preview the Optimus G Pro Smartphone at the Patisserie G @ Millennia Walk, and we had the opportunity to touch, feel, and play with the Optimus G Pro Smartphone.
[Credits to LG Mobile Singapore for the image]

The Optimus G Pro is the first smartphone in Singapore with a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display and it has double the resolution compared to a HD IPS display. With the immersive Full HD IPS display on the Optimus G Pro, it offers users an optimal image quality.

The Optimus G Pro sports a very urban and sleek look and with its crystal reflection, the Optimus G Pro is stunningly attractive as well. Available in two colours, Indigo Black and Lunar White, the Optimus G Pro has a size of 150.2mm X 76.14mm X 9.4mm and weighs 172g. Due to its slim design, the Optimus G Pro allows users to have an optimal grip that fits perfectly into their hands.

Utilizing the latest advanced technology, the Optimus G Pro features an array of multi-dimensional user experience [UX] features that enhance the users’ engagement with the smartphone and we really like a few of them. In case you’re wondering, some of the UX features like the QSlide 2.0 are already available on the LG Optimus G Smartphone.

QSlide 2.0

The QSlide 2.0 function allows users to overlay two different screens simultaneously on one display. This hence allows users to do two things at once, such as send a text message or search the web while also watching a video.

QuickRemote

The Optimus G Pro is the world’s first smartphone that is equipped with an all-in-one remote control. To use this function, users just have to register the home appliances into the Optimus G Pro and thereafter, the user can control the electronic devices through infrared signal. The QuickRemote supports up to nine home electronics or appliances such as TV sets, set-top boxes, air conditioners, audio visual equipments, projectors and blu-ray players from a variety of brands. This is definitely one UX feature of the Optimus G Pro that we really love!

Smart Video

With advanced eye recognition technology, Smart Video recognizes the position of the viewer’s eyes and automatically plays or stops the video without any manual input from the user.

Dual Camera and Dual Recording

The Dual Camera and Dual Recording functions allow users to capture pictures or videos with both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. Users can now partake in the video during any special moments and capture all the wonderful expression made from both sides of the camera.

VR Panorama

The VR Panorama function allows the creation of seamless and picturesque 360° view of scenic shots horizontally and vertically.

Pause and Resume Recording

The Pause and Resume Recording feature allows for the recording of short snippets of videos which can then be viewed as one uninterrupted video, thereby reducing the time and effort taken to string the clips together to form a continuous running clip. This is a rather useful UX feature that will come in handy for users whom are constantly producing videos as it will cut short the time needed for video-editing.

In addition to all these wonderful UX features that are available on the Optimus G Pro, the swift 1.7 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ quad-core processor enhances the processing power of the smartphone by up to 24%! This hence supports data transfers and the launch of resource-intensive applications at blazing fast speed.

The Optimus G Pro runs on the Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 platform and has a 2GB DDR RAM and an onboard memory capacity of 16GB. The memory capacity is expandable with a microSD card of up to 64GB. The Optimus G Pro uses the MicroSIM card and it supports 4G mobile networks.

The Li-Ion battery on the Optimus G Pro is removable and has a capacity of 3140mAh. This is the largest battery capacity for a 5.5-inch smartphone. Besides charging the smartphone using the USB cable, the Optimus G Pro can also be charged using a wireless charging dock that is sold separately. As such, you can charge the Optimus G Pro conveniently anywhere, any time.

With the growing demand for 4G smartphones, the Optimus G Pro smartphone is a phone not to be missed as it supports all LTE frequency bands. This makes it compatible with any 4G LTE network in the world. With a quad-band mobile antenna, the Optimus G Pro is able to secure the fastest LTE speeds, supporting both 2×2 and 4×2 multiple-input-multiple-output [MIMO] channel configuration. Hence, it is no surprise that the LG Optimus G Pro was awarded the Best LTE Device/Handset Award at the LTE World Summit 2013 that took place at Amsterdam.

[Credits to LG Mobile Singapore for the image]

The Optimus G Pro will be available in Singapore early July for the price of $868 and if you’re looking for a high-performance smartphone that is stylish and sleek, you might want to consider the Optimus G Pro for your next phone purchase.

For more information about the LG Optimus G Pro, do check out LG’s Website and and if you would like to be kept updated about LG’s upcoming mobile phones and promotions, do like LG Mobile Singapore Facebook Page.

In our next entry, we will be sharing about our user-experience with SingTel’s 4G Network and it will definitely be an insightful read because with more and more upcoming 4G smartphones that will be launching soon, it would be good for you to know how you can benefit from SingTel’s 4G Network.

For All Music Lovers: Introducing to You The Tough and Hardy UE BOOM

By delta June 13, 2013

Last week, we were at the Singapore launch of the UE BOOM at the Commune Cafe, Millenia Walk and we were extremely impressed with the wireless Bluetooth speaker.

The UE BOOM is the first-ever social music player that’s packed with a specific set of features that sets a new standard for listening to music. The first to offer a 360-degree sound for a battery-powered device, the UE BOOM also boasts a rechargeable battery that can last for 15 hours. Unless you can party hard for over 15 hours, we’re pretty sure the UE BOOM would cater to the lifestyle of most people. On top of that, the UE BOOM can pair up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect up to two devices at the same time. This hence allows you to switch from one device to the next device with just a touch of the button.

The UE BOOM’s versatile go-anywhere shape is wrapped in a specially developed acoustic skin that is both water and stain resistant, and it allows you to enjoy your music practically anywhere you go. With a rubber sports-grip, the UE BOOM is definitely sporty and able to withstand hard knocks and shocks.

You can hook the UE BOOM with a Carabiner or Keychain and attach it together with your bag and anywhere you prefer.

The UE BOOM is definitely ultra-portable and a pleasure to bring around. Whether you’re heading to the beach for some suntanning, a BBQ/chalet party for a gathering with your friends, or to your dance studio for practising your dance routines, the UE BOOM will definitely be the life of the party.

To prove the point that the UE BOOM is a really tough and hardy speaker, we had a hands-on demonstration and we tried “killing” the UE BOOM like pouring water over it and throwing/dropping it on the ground from a height of 1 metre.

The UE BOOM is made for connecting with others and if more friends crash the party, you can wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together through the free UE BOOM App [available for iOS™ and Android™] to play them in either stereo-to-stereo mode or traditional left/right stereo mode.

We were so engrossed in fiddling and pairing our mobile phones to the UE BOOM that we were oblivious to our surroundings.

How about toning that biceps with the UE BOOM? Well, probably not because it’s way too light; which probably is a plus point for ladies to own the UE BOOM.

Wouldn’t you agree with me that the UE BOOM really does look like a tumbler!

Well, so much for fooling around with the UE BOOM but if you’re curious to find out what the whole package contains, here you go!

In the package, you will find the charger [both two-pins and three-pins]…

and the USB cable!

The UE BOOM doesn’t looks too shabby even for the most contemporary and stylish modern home.

The Old vs The New? Truly, the UE BOOM has revolutionised the way music is shared! No wonder it is called the social music player!

UE BOOM is designed to bring music into the world and we really enjoyed fiddling with it. It is truly designed for people whom wants to share their passion for music and we highly recommend it for all your social gatherings. If you’re interested, the UE BOOM is available at all major electronic stores and it is selling for SGD$299.

For more information, and to find a retailer near you, please visit http://www.ultimateears.com/en-sg/boom

‘Gear Wars’ launched to find Singapore’s most creative and passionate PC gamers

By delta June 7, 2013

At Logitech, their passion lies in the science that makes winning possible. Through countless hours spent on research and development, Logitech G has created precise gaming mice, keyboards and headsets that boasts advanced cutting-edge technology so that gamers can reach new levels of speed, precision, reliability and comfort.
“How would the ultimate gaming PC look like?”

This perennial question has been on many avid gamers’ lips for the longest time and Logitech G has embarked on a hunt for the “ultimate gaming PC” through the “Gear Wars” initiative.

If you are an avid gamer, Logitech is inviting you to submit your designs, ideas, plans and/or sketches of gaming mods and set ups that deliver ‘optimal gaming experience’.

The winning entry that is determined by a panel of expert judges will go on to receive up to S$5,000 to help bring the winning “Gear Wars” design to life! Consisting of seasoned gaming personalities, mod artists and the team at HardwareZone Singapore amongst other esteemed industry experts, the judging panel will select the Top 10 most outstanding entries which will then be put up for voting on Logitech Singapore’s Facebook Page in mid-July. The total number of votes garnered per entry in the Top 10 Finalists will be taken into consideration to determine the overall winner.

Entries for the “Gear Wars” will be judged on the following criteria:

•Strength and cohesiveness of the entry’s theme
•Creativity of design and visual appeal
•Overall look and performance of the design
•Achievability of the design specifications
•Written submission explaining rationale behind the design and how it makes for the ‘optimal gaming experience’.

Can you design a better gaming mods and set ups than these?

[Credits to HardForum for the Image]

[Credits to Rate My Battle Station for the Image]

[Credits to Cool Computer Setups for the Image]

If you feel that you can do a better job in designing the ultimate gaming PC and you are interested to win exciting prizes and the opportunity to turn your dream machine into reality, you can now download the Gear Wars Application Form via the Logitech Singapore ‘Gear Wars’ Facebook App. Do note that you will be required to submit all items before the contest closes on 30 June 2013.

3 Simple Steps to Join Gears War

All the best and if you have friends whom are gamers too, do spread and share the news with them too!

[Camera Review] An Evening to the Universal Studios Singapore with the Nikon COOLPIX P520

By delta May 29, 2013

Thanks to Nikon Singapore, we had the opportunity to review the Nikon COOLPIX P520 compact camera and we brought it out to the Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa for some photography fun.
As you all probably know, parking at Resorts World Sentosa is really expensive and hence, we parked our car at Sentosa’s Beach Carpark and then boarded Sentosa Bus 1 which goes to Resorts World Sentosa. The other bus that also goes to Resorts World Sentosa is Sentosa Bus 2 and if you prefer taking the Sentosa Express Train, you can do so at the Waterfront Station.

In case you’re wondering how much parking at Sentosa’s Beach Carpark cost, it cost only $1 [after 5pm on weekdays] and our entrance to Sentosa was free as we have the Sentosa Islander Card.

Now, we are going to let the photos do the talking and the photos that you see in this entry are all taken with the Nikon COOLPIX P520 [unless otherwise indicated]:

While waiting for Sentosa Bus 1