Sony launching new range of gadgets

Sep 29, 2010 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Sony Singapore is unveiling an extensive suite of 3D entertainment solutions aimed at revolutionising the viewing experience of consumers. With the launch of its newest range of 3D BRAVIA TVs and 3D Blu-ray home theatre system, consumers can enjoy high quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of their homes.

“As the leader in 3D innovation, Sony delivers unrivalled 3D entertainment by bringing consumers’ favourite movies and games directly into their living rooms in breathtaking quality,” said Mr. Taisuke Nakanishi, managing director of Sony South East Asia. “With 3D BRAVIA TVs as the centrepiece in the 3D ecosystem, Sony offers consumers unparalleled clarity and picture quality for fun and immersive 3D cinematic and gaming experiences at home.”

The company has extended the 3D BRAVIA line-up with two new network models, BRAVIA NX810 and NX710, transforming consumers’ living space with a combination of 3D capability, connectivity and Monolithic design.

With these new models, users can easily go on a 3D adventure by connecting the TV to the 3D Sync Transmitter and wearing the Sony Active Shutter 3D glasses. Quality is guaranteed thanks to BRAVIA Engine 3 high definition video processor, Dynamic Edge LED backlighting and Motionflow technology of up to 200Hz.

Giving homes the full cinema package is the Sony BDV-IZ1000W, which offers incredible surround sound through five slim speakers using virtual 7.1 wireless rear speaker system and 1000W of S-Master full digital technology.

3D Blu-ray firmware updates are also available to all 3D-ready Sony Blu-ray players. In addition, with Sony’s newest range of Cyber-shot cameras, moviemakers can produce 3D panoramic shots with the company’s exclusive 3D Sweep Panorama function.

The new range of 3D entertainment solutions from Sony will be available at all Sony authorised retailers in October.

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IKEA Catalogue 2011 coming to Singapore households

Aug 11, 2010 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Home furnishing specialist IKEA is launching the 60th edition of the IKEA Catalogue 2011, which presents 376 pages of ideas, inspiration and solutions to make life at home easier to manage.

Starting August 12, every Singaporean household will receive a copy of the catalogue in their mailbox for free. For the first time, Singaporeans can also download the Singapore edition of the IKEA Catalogue 2011 into their iPad and iPhone from the Application store for free by the end of August.

Thousands of copies of the IKEA Catalogue will also be available in the Chinese language. Starting next month, customers can personally get a copy from IKEA stores, or go online to ask for a copy of the Chinese version.

The IKEA Catalogue 2011 features some of the company’s bestsellers at lower prices. For instance, the popular LACK side table is now offered at a retail price of $12.90, down from $17.90 in 2009. The catalogue does not only boast a range of new pieces of furniture, but also a new approach to colour, use of materials, design and sustainable production.

Initially published in 1951 in Sweden, the IKEA Catalogue is now in its 60th year of publication and is being distributed in 31 countries throughout the world. IKEA Singapore has produced 33 publications of the catalogue since 1978, bringing the IKEA store into homes.

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Samsung introduces full range of mobile PCs

Oct 14, 2010 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd unveiled its newest lineup of four new mobile PC series to further strengthen its position in the market.

Based on figures released by GfK for the third quarter of the year excluding September, Samsung secured the number two market position in the netbook category in August with 16 percent market share in units.

“Samsung continues to offer the market our best in design and performance with our latest range of mobile PCs. We currently offer the widest portfolio of netbooks and with our continued growth; we aim to secure the number one market position by the end of 2010. Likewise, our notebook segment continues to see strong growth and we are confident that we will boost our market share to become the top 3 brands by 2011,” said Mr. Moon Sung Hyun, managing director of Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

Samsung’s new NF and SF series of netbooks and notebooks feature revolutionary and stylish curve designs along with improved productivity and performance. The new mobile PC series incorporates the brand’s Fast Start function, which enables users to begin working within three seconds from the Sleep Mode. Selected models also use lithium-polymer batteries for greater mobility and extended performance.

Both reliable and stylish, the 13.3in QX310 measures only 27mm in thickness and weighs 1.99kg, sporting a silver colour. It will be available from October 20 at a recommended retail price of $1,799.

Deemed the highest performing notebooks in Samsung’s mobile PC portfolio, the RF series notebooks use nVIDIA’s latest graphics solution – a GT420M card with 2GB of memory – and Intel® Core™ i5 / Core™ i7 processor. These performance notebooks come in two screen sizes – 14in RF410, which will be available from October 20 in black at $1,899, and 15.6in RF510, which is set to hit the market from October 18 in black at $1,999.

Under the SF series notebooks are the 13.3in SF310 and 14in SF410, which will both be available from October 27 at recommended retail prices of $1,549 and $1,599, respectively.

Meanwhile, the 10.1in NF210 netbook will be available from November 3 in silver, at a recommended retail price of $699.

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The passion for success

Nov 25, 2008 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Chances do come once in a lifetime and the chance for Lim Wee Lim came when he was 24 years old. When this chance came, he embraced it gladly, and then it flourished into something good. That something good is now known as the Kitchen Culture. Now at 42 years old, Mr. Lim is now Kitchen Culture’s managing director. He has supervised the success of Kitchen Culture to become one of the top best in the kitchen industry and auxiliary of KHL Marketing-Asia Pacific.

Kitchen Culture is like a convenient store for imported kitchenware. It presents popular brands such as Poggenpohl, Wolf, and Sub-Zero. The company also distributes over 25 brands of kitchen accessories, appliances, and equipments in the area.

What made Kitchen Culture a success today is probably because Mr. Lim has his passion as his motivation. He is able to actively take part in stern business matters, at the same time, he takes pleasure in them. “When you start learning, this industry becomes interesting. You learn about the innovation of the products and make friends travelling around frequently while visiting factories and attending trade conferences. It's not just taking a brand and that's it. It is following through the line of production and staying in contact with suppliers,” narrates Mr. Lim.

Mr. Lim also firmly believes that there should be a close relationship with the customers. Selling them their needs is just one part, but keeping in touch with them is another.

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New Dyson products coming to Singapore

Aug 4, 2010 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Global technology company Dyson has developed two new Dyson Air Multiplier fans, the AM02 Tower and AM03 Pedestal, which are intended for larger spaces, producing greater airflow without buffeting.

The floor standing machines, which have no awkward grilles or fast spinning machines, are easy and safe to clean.

“Air conditioning is inefficient and gives little or no ventilation, so we engineered machines to circulate smooth air in larger rooms. The popularity of the AM01 shows that people prefer smooth, non-buffeting air: so we adapted the geometry of the desk fan to draw in even greater amounts of air and maximise airflow,” said James Dyson, founder of the company, in a press release.

Dyson Air Multiplier fans draw air in via a mixed flow impeller. Only 7 percent of the air generated by the fans passes through the impeller, while 93 percent results from the surrounding air’s inducement and entrainment.

While conventional fans have limited settings, Dyson Air Multiplier fan airflow can be adjusted and oscillated by the controls on the machine or remotely for the AM02 Tower and AM03 Pedestal.

Standing at 1m high and 16cm wide, the Dyson AM02 Tower occupies limited floor space, while the Dyson AM03 Pedestal fan, which ranges from 1.2m to 1.4m in height can be used in larger areas.

The Dyson Air Multiplier AM02 and AM03 fans will be available in Singapore from mid-September for a recommended retail price of $699.

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Interior Affairs set to open in Singapore

Jul 16, 2010 - PropertyGuru.com.sg Interior Affairs, a one-stop experience centre that offers a wide variety of European kitchen and bathroom solutions in Singapore, is set to open its doors to the public on July 17.

The 28,000-sq-ft, $3-million venue features 32 kitchen and 27 bathroom showcases.

René Maan, managing director of Interior Affairs, said, “The objective of Interior Affairs is to provide consumers with solutions, not just products, in an environment that comes to life. Singaporeans are increasingly sophisticated and looking to create their dream bathrooms and kitchens – spaces that are no longer just functional but also serve their needs to relax and recharge. We aim to meet this growing demand by offering a wide variety of European solutions in these categories under one roof, and we expect Interior Affairs to greatly boost the bathroom and kitchen industry in Singapore.”

Interior Affairs features 14 European brands, which include the Spanish label Sonia and German brands GROHE, Pronorm and Barletti. Prices for a bathroom range from between S$3,500 to S$100,000 and S$20,000 to S$100,000 for a kitchen.

The venue also features a live kitchen dubbed as “The Square”, where visitors can rejuvenate and rest while having snacks and coffee. Architects and interior designers can also meet with clients to conceptualise their dream kitchens and bathrooms at a dedicated area built into the Experience Centre.

Professional consultants will also be on-site to give expert advice on kitchens and bathrooms. The venue will also hold live cooking demonstrations and events.

Additionally, during its opening this weekend, Interior Affairs will hold several contests for visitors and customers who could win prizes such as hotel accommodation and bathroom solutions.

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Property value in flood-prone areas could suffer if problem not fixed

Property watchers have warned that the value of developments in flood-prone areas could suffer if the problem of flooding is not fixed.

They said prices and rental rates for residential and commercial properties could fluctuate if the problem continues for another three months. This may force businesses to move out.

Landlords may have to lower rent or take measures to prevent flooding to attract tenants.

Some buyers are now asking about the risk of flooding when they check out a property, including those that are not directly hit.

Executive director of Residential Projects, Orange Tee, Steven Tan, said: “In the past, this was never an issue. Now we can see that they are starting to have a concern whether the condominium or house that they want to buy will encounter this problem.”

Nicholas Mak, Real Estate lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, said: “Even if the property is not prone to flooding, but just because it is near another property that often suffers flooding whenever it rains, it could be guilty by association and its value could also be adversely affected.”

Source: Channel NewsAsia

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