Samsung's The Freestyle coming to Singapore

Source: Samsung. The Freestyle.

Samsung Electronics Singapore has launched The Freestyle, an all-new portable screen and entertainment device. The Freestyle offers first-of-its-kind technology and versatility that enables consumers to enjoy optimal viewing and entertainment wherever they go.

Aimed at Gen Z and Millennials and already sold out in other markets, The Freestyle is an 830 g smart TV that serves as a projector, smart speaker, and ambient lighting. Its adjustable cradle rotates up to 180 degrees, enabling users to display high-quality video anywhere without the need for a separate screen.

Easy setup; point and play

The Freestyle's design enables consumers to point, play and enjoy a large screen experience on a range of surfaces, from slanted walls, ceilings and outdoor surfaces. Even when the surface is skewed, the projector automatically adjusts the screen size, auto-focuses, and levels the image.

Big-screen magic; brilliant picture quality

The Freestyle can project screens ranging from 30" to 100" in Full High-Definition (FHD) resolution. It also gives users the flexibility to scale and adjust the screen in all directions with the capability to project content onto the ceiling without having to physically move the device.

On-the-go access to smart TV content

The Freestyle is integrated with the Samsung Smart TV feature, which has built-in streaming services, mirroring, and casting capabilities for Android and iOS mobile devices. This enables consumers to easily access streaming apps, listen to their favourite playlists, and use the Bixby voice assistant without manually uploading or connecting to other applications.

Powerful audio

The Freestyle has a dual passive radiator that delivers a clean and deeper bass without distortion as well as 360-degree sound radiation for cinema-quality sound. Furthermore, its 5-watt woofer disperses sound waves in all directions, creating a cinematic audio experience.

External battery compatible

The Freestyle allows you to roam freely due to its compatibility with external USB-connected battery banks of 50 W/20 V output or above. Users can plug and play anytime with the provided USB-C cable.

Ambient lighting

When not in use as a projector for streaming content, the Freestyle's ambient mode and translucent lens cap doubles as an ambient lighting effect. Users can choose patterns from lighting, prism, scenes or even their own photos.

Accessories

These include a hard case for outdoor usage and portability, as well as a flexible rubber cover available in three skin colours (Forest Green, Blossom Pink and Coyote Beige). An upcoming battery base will allow users to charge the device at any time.

Details:

The Freestyle will be officially launched on 23 February at the Samsung Online Store and at Samsung authorised retailers and their respective online stores.

The Freestyle will be available for preorder* online only at the Samsung Online Store, major consumer electronics & IT stores including Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman and online e-commerce channels such as Lazada and Shopee.

Model	Colour	RRP
The Freestyle SP-LSP3BLAXXS	White	S$1,499

 

Product Specifications

The Freestyle
Size	104.2 x 172.8 x 95.2 mm
Weight	0.8 kg
Resolution	1,920 x 1,080 (FHD)
Screen size	30” to 100”
Brightness	550 LED (Lumens)
Sound	5 W
Projection angle	180⁰
Focus	Auto Keystone, Auto Focus, Auto Levelling
Operating system	Tizen
Voice assistant	Bixby
Others	Lens cap (Lighting effect) USB-C cable

*Customers who preorder The Freestyle will receive a free Mazer 65 W portable battery worth S$129. The gift is available while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Epson unveils compact, portable mobile printer

Source: Epson. The WF-100 is designed for professionals on-the-go.

Epson, a digital imaging and printing solutions provider, has launched the Epson WorkForce WF-100, one of the world’s smallest and lightest mobile printers. The compact WF-100 is designed for professionals on-the-go, and comes with a built-in USB rechargeable battery and integrated wireless capabilities for mobile printing on the road. 

The portable inkjet printer offers high resolution lab quality prints of up to 5,760 x 1,440 dpi on photo paper and borderless 4R photo printing at speeds of 7 monochrome images per minute (ipm) and 4 ipm for colour prints*. All prints are quick-dry, smudge-proof and water-resistant.

A 1.44" colour LCD screen and supports both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity. Users can print from a range of devices including tablets, smartphones and laptops using Epson’s mobile printing solutions. Third party mobile printing solutions such as Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Mopria Print Service are also supported.

The printer has a built-in battery which can be charged with a laptop or power bank. An automatic power-off feature saves battery life. A user-replaceable maintenance box eliminates the need to send the printer for servicing. 

“The WorkForce WF-100 expands our portfolio of business offerings and brings mobile connectivity to printers to the busy professional. With its sleek and compact size, it complements the mobile warrior to bring convenience and efficiency and to meet important printing needs on-the-go. The WF-100 highlights Epson’s commitment to deliver tools and solutions that meet the needs of today’s evolving workforce,” said Tan May Lin, General Manager (Sales Division), Epson Singapore. 

Specifications
Print Speed (B/C)	7ipm/ 4ipm
Max input capacity	20 sheets
Max Resolution	5,760 x 1,440 dpi
USB	Yes (USB 2.0/3.0)
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Touch Screen Display	1.44" LCD Screen
Size (W x D x H)	309 x 154 x 61 mm
Weight	1.6 kg
Built in Battery	Yes
Battery Life	500 pages
Charging	USB and adapter
Inks	Pigment Black & Colour
Warranty	1 year carry-in
Price & Availability	S$449 (inclusive of GST) Available at all authorised resellers

*Based on the ISO 24734 standard

SanDisk introduces Extreme Portable SSD drives

Source: SanDisk

SanDisk, a flash storage solutions provider, has entered the portable SSD market with a family of high-performance drives, including the SanDisk Extreme 900 Portable SSDs, which it says is the world’s fastest line of USB Type C-based portable SSDs; and the SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSDs, a new family of pocket-sized, rugged drives.

The SanDisk Extreme 900 drives feature speeds of up to nine times faster than a portable hard drive¹, while the SanDisk Extreme 500 drives offer speeds up to four times faster¹. These powerful solutions are ideal for photographers, videographers, creative professionals and tech enthusiasts looking to move large files quickly.

“As a recognised leader in developing solutions for professional photographers and videographers, we designed this game-changing family of offerings to provide our customers with even greater speeds and capacities to keep up with rapidly increasing demands for high-quality content,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, SanDisk Singapore.

“Whether a professional or amateur, this level of portability, speed and capacity is exceptional, and we believe it will transform the way people create and produce high quality video content—ultimately saving them time and money.”

The SanDisk Extreme 900 Portable SSDs are all about performance and capacity. Available in up to 1.92TB*, the new drives have a compact, durable aluminium case and feature transfer speeds of up to 850MBps**. These new drives come with both USB Type C and Type A cables to provide the ultimate flexibility.

The SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD is less than half the size of your smartphone and delivers more than four times the speed of a portable hard drive¹. The drive allows users to transfer big videos and photo libraries at up to 415MBps**. Available in up to 480GB* capacity, this light-weight yet durable drive has a black finish with rubber bumpers and a metal ring that allows easy attachment to a bag.

The Windows 10-compatible portable SSDs are built to sustain the most rugged environments, featuring both temperature and impact-resistant materials². The new family of SanDisk Extreme Portable SSDs also include SanDisk SecureAccess software with 128-bit encryption to secure files³.

Interested?

The SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSDs are available in Singapore in capacities of 120GB, 240GB and 480GB, at MSRPs of S$188, S$288 and S$499 respectively. The SanDisk Extreme 900 SSDs will be available in Singapore at a later date in capacities of 480GB, 960GB and 1.92TB, at MSRPs of S$769, S$1,149 and S$1,899, respectively. Both new SSD lines feature a three-year warranty⁴.

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post about SanDisk's mobile memory solutions.

*1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage is less.

**Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

1 As compared to a 500GB portable hard drive based on internal speed performance tests.

2 Shock resistant (up to 800G) and vibration resistant (5.35 root-mean-square acceleration (gRMS), 50 to 2,000 HZ), withstands extremes in temperature (from -200^oC to +700^oC)

3 Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Mac OS X v10.6+, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

4 See www.sandisk.com/wug

ASUS EeeBook X205 available in India

ASUS has launched the EeeBook X205 in India. The 11.6" ultra portable is designed to provide a smartphone-like experience and is ideal for young professionals, the company said. 

Connected standby technology provides users with an almost instant resume from sleep mode, and the ability to be socially connected at any time - even with the notebook in standby mode. Powered by a quad core Intel Atom processor, EeeBook X205 ships with Windows 8.1 with Bing, and is available in four colours: dark blue, white, gold, and red.

Source: ASUS. Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India launching the ASUS EeeBook.

Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India said that the new notebook is lighter than other 11" notebooks. "We are persistently focusing towards delivering value products with premium feel and functionality," he said.

ASUS EeeBook X205 weighs less than 1kg. Its touchpad is the same size as those found on 14" ASUS models. Smart Gesture technology allows users to get the most out of Windows 8.1 using just the touchpad, with no need for a mouse. Typing easy with the full sized chiclet keyboard with 1.6mm of key travel.

The ultra portable has up to 12 hours of battery life*, over 14 days of standby time, and automatically backs up data when battery level drops below 5%.

ASUS EeeBook X205 is available here for Rs. 14,999.

*Measured with web browsing, 100cd/m2 brightness, default volume with headphones.