1Gbps fiber plans starting from $49.99 by MyRepublic
Netizens have been talking about MyRepublic’s new home broadband connection with services that start from $49.99. At the moment, they’re offering two plans—the “Ultra” plan at $49.99 and the “Gamer Ultra Edition” at $59.99 for a better connection speed. It’s been lauded as one of the world’s cheapest (almost unheard of here), with chief executive officer Malcolm Rodrigues explaining their desire to pioneer the way for Singapore to be a worldwide front-runner in online connectivity. To find out more, go to Myrepublic website.
World’s first Chrome-based all-in-one (AIO) desktop unveiled by LG
Chrome-based laptops aren’t flying off the shelves but LG have now come up with an AIO desktop computer (looking like an iMac) that runs on the Chrome operating system (OS). The price and launch date aren’t out yet though. For those unsure of what Chrome OS is about, the system and its apps are simply made for light productivity needs, revolving around keyboard or mouse inputs. Also, everything you do is saved to the cloud, so it’s necessary to have constant internet connection.
Chinese New Year-themed smartphones and cameras
If you’re both auspicious and IT-savvy, you’ll like the smartphones and cameras that have jumped on the festive bandwagon for the Year of the Horse. The highly-rated LG G2 has added a deft touch to its current success with the limited edition red and gold model ($898, available from January 18). Following suit is HTC with its flagship One ($768, available from January 18) model available in gold. In the world of cameras, Nikon’s new D3300 model, which boasts the latest EXPEED 4 image processing system, is great for entry-level users and comes in red—if you want a device that matches your festive attire. For more information on the smartphones, check out our phablets roundup.
Bose releases latest Wi-Fi music system in Singapore
The Bose SoundTouch family is finally here, letting users stream music with wireless fidelity. You can connect it to your home network, which you then control from an app available on Android, iOS, Mac OS and Windows systems. This means you’ll have access to a range of Internet radio stations, music services like Spotify and multiple digital music libraries. The device comes in three variants; the SoundTouch 30 ($1,099) for bigger sound with a proprietary woofer; the SoundTouch 20 ($639) basic model; and the SoundTouch portable ($639) with smaller dimensions and rechargeable batteries for when you’re on-the-go. Units are available for pre-order at the Atlas Store website.
