Thursday, April 30, 2009

16 GB Apple Iphone in Singapore

You cannot say the Apple iPhone is just a cell phone. There’s reason behind it and this is because you can find many facilities in one device such as music player, phone, video player, camera, internet device, and all this on 16GB memory. The iPhone is slim and sleek. You can get everything at just 2.4-inches wide, 11.6mm thick, and 4.5-inches tall. The phone is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera. You can make a call by simply tapping a name or number in your address book. It can be a favorites list or a call log. Your contacts from a Mac, Windows PC, or Internet service are automatically synced.

An iPod is having a 3.5 inch display widescreen. Touch controls is there where you can enjoy your audio books, music, TV shows, videos, and movies. Plus sync the content from the iTunes library on your Mac or PC all with the touch of a finger. The 16 GB Iphone features rich HTML email and also Safari browser. This is the most advanced web browser on a portable device. For convenient searching it has built in Google and Yahoo. Multitasking is possible by making a phone call while surfing the web over a Wi-Fi connection or emailing a photo.

A YouTube player is available on the home screen. You can have easy access and browse YouTube videos wherever you go. If can send any video to your friend, you can also create an email with the link in it for you. You can control everything with eth help of Multi-Touch touch screen display. You can also type using the predictive keyboard. A full QWERTY keyboard is there that allows you to send and receive email, SMS messages, etc.

Apple iPhone has a Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery. Talk time is up to 8 hours. Standby time is 250 hours. You can use Internet up to 6 hours where Video playback is up to 7 hours and audio playback is up to 24 hours.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Usage of mobile phones in Singapore

While in Singapore or I’ll say any foreign country, try to get a local SIM. This will help you to save some money by not paying the roaming charges. Taking a local SIM card in Singapore and set it ready is an easy job. You just need to have money to buy one for you. Your mobile telephone and passport should also be with you.

Numerous Service Providers are there in Singapore. They offer more or less same facilities or same service but prices between carriers for the cost of calls and many such things do change. So, it is definitely up to you to decide which service you are going to avail or with which service you are most comfortable. To name some major Service Providers we can mention Singtel and M1. Also there are others but I wanted to minimize the choice options.

I have already said that all the services are almost identical. The new number you get with the SIM card is only valid for six months. You can be assure of one thing that next time you visit Singapore the number will still be the same. You pass it to others and start talking. But you have to add money to the card and this should be done once in the six months. From the date you add money to your SIM card and number, etc. the time starts and the card will be valid for next six months. So if you add money to the card in the fourth month then it will be valid for another six.
Singapore has gone one step further than other countries. You can top up in this new SIM card. Money can also be added to the card from overseas. It is advisable to also buy a top up card when you purchase your SIM card.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Taking a new mobile number while in Singapore

While in Singapore you can take a new number because it will save your money a lot. You have to take points in your mind. Some of them can be mentioned as you have to carefully check the validity of the top up card. You need to make it sure that the card has longest possible validity dates. In this way you won’t loose the card soon.

Some of the other facilities are there which can also be enjoyed after taking the new SIM card in Singapore. These are listed as Roaming facility, Voice Mail, International as well of course domestic dialing, SMS, Caller ID, WAP access, Call Waiting, Call transfer, Free Emergency Numbers, and Call Barring. Don’t think that it cost much to you. The Top up value cards are available from around Sin$15. You will get it in numerous locations around Singapore.

Singlet and M1 are the two places where you will get new SIM for your mobile. Usually they offer good discounts and packages such as if you are taking a new connection you can get some small gift. Singtel is recommended as the service is better there. At Singtel local SMS cost Sin$ 0.10 while for global SMS costs Sin$ 0.20. M1 costs Sin$ 0.104 per SMS.

The reason of this difference in rates is mainly because of the competitive market. In a very short period of time the rates change. The companies have some special pack such as if you chat more than you SMS and vice versa with different rates. It depends on the style you prefer. It is important to carry the passport with you while you go to the shop for taking the SIM card. The ID or passport number will be used in case your phone is ever stolen or lost or if the SIM card breaks down. If any one of those things happens, there is a chance to transfer your existing number to a new SIM card. Afterwards the old SIM card will be disconnected by the service provider.

Dell in Singapore

In Singapore you will get vary good offer to buy laptops. In my opinion you should not leave the chance of grabbing at least one. In this post I’ll give some specifications of Dell laptops. Singapore is the best place to do all these dealings regarding laptops, mobile phones, cameras, etc. In Singapore you will get some facilities while buying a Dell laptop. Getting credit card installment is very easy. Interest free installment payment up to twelve months is available with many of the banks such as OCBC, Citibank, and UOB credit cards issued by OCBC Limited, Citibank Singapore, and United Overseas Bank Singapore. But these are subject to approval respectively. All of the above rates are based on twelve month installment term to the nearest dollar. Actual monthly payments depend on term of financing and exact system selected.

There can be some mistakes in the whole process. When all efforts are made to check pricing and other errors, accidental errors do occur from time to time. Usually Dell reserves the right to decline orders arising from such errors. Onsite service is available while talking about Dell. Technician, replacement part or unit which depends on service contract will be dispatched if necessary. The process usually follows on phone-based complaints. All the services are subject to parts availability and also geographical restrictions. The term of service contract is also very important. Service timing is dependent upon the time of day call placed to Dell. Replacement is usually done with eth defective parts. These are returned or paid for.

Some of the trademarks are Celeron Inside, Celeron, Centrino Logo, Centrino, Intel, Core Inside, Intel Logo, Intel Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside Logo, Intel vPro, Intel Viiv, Itanium, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Itanium Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside. These are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and some other countries. AMD, AMD Athlon, the AMD arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD Sempron, AMD Opteron, AMD Live and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Tips for the visitors to use mobile while in Singapore

While in Singapore, you have to maintain some rules for using mobile and that’s for your good. Especially if you have come to Singapore on business trip you need to always stay connected. You can give the landline number of the hotel where you staying but that does not help much in case you are running from one meeting to another.

While in abroad you have two options regarding carrying a mobile number. One is to use your present SIM card, if your phone service provider has a roaming service. The other option is to buy a local pay SIM card and this will give you a local number. You can call at local rates and don’t have to pay roaming charges as well.

There are some disadvantages of having a number with roaming facility such as the major disadvantage is the high costs of calling people. It will also cost you if people call you. Let’s say for example that you are in Singapore on business tour. Your appointment at 12am has been postponed. So someone wants to tell you the time of the meeting. In order to do that he would have to call your number internationally. Now if you are from the UK, he would have to call the UK. This way he has to pay for that call and you would have to pay for the part of the call from the UK to Singapore. This is a very messy thing I must say. So, according to me it is better to take a local number so that you can cut your cost to some extent.

Buying a local number i.e. going for a SIM card is the easiest and cheapest option. So, in this case if your appointments are being cancelled, the concerned person can call you at local number and you also don’t need to pay the extra roaming charges.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Canon 500D Digital SLR camera: newly launched in Singapore

Singapore is known as the abode of fashionable electronic goods. You can get some good products on low budget. The items are good and also available at cheaper rate than some other countries. People sometimes visit the country just to buy a laptop or a good mobile phone. Singapore is actually known for this.

In March 2009 Canon is launching a new camera named Canon EOS 500D. This is equipped with Full-HD video recording, 15.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, a new 3-inch LCD, etc. The camera is expanded in ISO range. This EOS 500D is considered to raise the bar for DSLRs in its class. At its core, this camera from Canon named EOS 500D employs a newly-developed 15.0-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor. This is paired with Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 imaging processor and both these results in faster processing times. Ultra-sharp and high quality images with fine details can also be achieved.

The DIGIC 4 is very powerful. We can see that DIGIC 4’s high signal processing speed and this 1.3 times over DIGIC III. The EOS 500D is capable of a continuous shooting speed of 3.4 frames per second. The camera performs this function even though it continuously processes the load of 15.0 megapixel images. EOS 500D has also proved to be performed well in the low-light conditions. It is the first camera in its segment to feature an expanded ISO range. This is capable of up to ISO 12800 which is accompanied by three levels of high ISO speed noise reduction. There is no as such noticeable difference in shooting speed when the Standard or Low setting is selected. The EOS 500D combines the versatility of DSLR imaging with HD or high definition video recording. The speed is at 1920 x 1080 resolutions. This function can be activated instantly via the Mode Dial. While shooting movie, you can also capture stills.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Want to rent camera in Singapore…no problem

If you are planning to visit Singapore and you have fewer budgets. Please don’t waste money by buying an expensive camera. Singapore is a beautiful city. Often it is called as a garden city. There are numerous locations where you can take some awesome pictures. So, don’t worry. You won’t miss all those. There are some centers in Singapore from where you can take cameras on hire basis. They also supply DSLR, HD, lenses, and Video cameras. There are various centers while some of them are really reliable.

You can get quality cameras on rental basis. Some of the centers include latest Canon and Nikon digital camera bodies and lenses. Video cameras are also available from the latest High Definition series to handy cams. You can also get the video projectors if you have a demand of it. Shooting studios are also there for your convenience. They are fully equipped with all modern apparatus. Usually you will get Nikon digital Slrs and lenses, studio for shoot and meetings, Canon digital Slrs and lenses, video cameras, and projectors.

If you are planning to stay for a long time and you are into photography. There is good news for you. In Singapore, you will get photography studios on rent. These studios are located in real good places. Most of the studios are well-equipped with all modern amenities. Some of the common criteria can be mentioned as all of these are enough spacious and fully air-conditioned. These are conveniently located so that you won’t face any problem to commute from there. To serve your client best you will get fridge, microwave, TV and all other gadgets available in these studios. The list of the equipments include boom stand, sync cord cable, light tent, shooting table, diffuse umbrella, portable battery strobes, and many more. In one word you won’t feel like leaving the place after spending some time in such studios.