Sitex 2016 highlights
Happening now till November 27 at the Singapore Expo, Sitex 2016 is the place to be at this time of the year if you're looking for the best IT and consumer electronics deals. Remember to check out this article to know the best deals on offer before you head down!
Sitex 2016 highlights
It's the end of November, which means Sitex is here once again. Now in its 28th edition, Sitex 2016 will be held from 24 to 27 November at Halls 5 and 6 of the Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Center. Doors will open from 11am in the morning all the way to 9pm daily. As always, admission is free.
With hundreds of brands expected to showcase their latest wares, Sitex is the place to be at this time of the year if you want to fulfill your home entertainment, lifestyle electronics, office equipment, and travel technology shopping needs. That said, Sitex is not just a place to suss out the best tech deals; the organizer has also prepared three thematic zones (Adventure IT, Smart Home & Appliances, Gaming Arena), a Tech Zone with an Innovation Alley where visitors will learn about the latest local startups and their products and services, as well as a dance-fusing tech competition called DanceTex. In short, there's something for everyone.
For more details about the aforementioned activities, check out our earlier article.
Sitex 2016 shopping resources
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Without further ado, let's check out the deals and products that caught our attention earlier today!
Mobile - 1
Apple
The iPad Mini 4 is the thinnest and lightest tablet Apple has ever made, and it also has a more powerful processor and much better display than the iPad Mini 3. Grab one from Nubox starting at $568 and get a free tempered glass screen protector, case, stand and USB fan.
Read our full review of the Apple iPad Mini 4 here.
Apple's iPad Pro 9.7 takes all of the features of the 12-inch iPad Pro and puts them into a more standard 9.7-inch form factor including stereo speakers, and Apple Pencil compatibility. Get one from Nubox starting at S$888 and receive a free case, stand, tempered glass screen protector, 4.8Amp 2 port adapter, and USB Fan.
Read our full review of the Apple iPad Pro 9.7 here.
ASUS
The ZenFone 3 is ASUS' newest smartphone and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 3 or 4GB RAM. The phone has a 5.5-inch Full HD display and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Pick up the 3GB/32GB storage version for $398, and the 4GB/64GB storage version for $498
Read our full review of the ASUS ZenFone 3 here.
HP
The HP Elite X3 is a Windows 10 Mobile phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB RAM. It has a 5.96-inch 2,560 x 1,440 pixels resolution AMOLED display and IP67 build to protect against dust and water. As with all Windows 10 Mobile phones, you can connect it to a monitor or TV and turn it into a desktop PC with Windows Continuum. Grab it with the HP Desk Dock at Sitex for just $1199 or without the dock for $999.
HTC
The HTC 10 is a Snapdragon 820-equipped 5.2-inch smartphone with HTC's signature metal uni-body design with a curved rear and chamfered edges. The phone has a 12-megapixel, f/1.8 rear camera and Quad HD display. Get one for just $18 when you sign up for a Singtel Combo 4 plan ($82.90/month) and get a free HTC Mini+ worth $60.
Read our full review of the HTC 10 here.
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Huawei
The Huawei Mate 9 is a 5.9-inch phablet with a Full HD display powered by a Kirin 960 processor. On the back of the phone is a dual-lens 12-megapixel RGB and 20-megapixel monochrome camera setup with Leica branding. Grab one from M1 for just $238 when you sign up for a Reg plan ($62/month) and get a free Smart Cover worth $69 and Colour Band worth $49.
For more information on the Huawei Mate 9, read our hands-on here.
The Huawei P9 has a 5.2-inch Full-HD display, a Kirin 955 octa-core processor, and two 12-megapixel rear cameras with f/2.2 aperture co-engineered with Leica. Pick up the 64GB model at Sitex for $888 and get a free limited edition Leica back case, and screen protector.
LG
The 5.7-inch LG V20 boasts a dazzling array of high-end unique features including the world's first 32-bit quad Hi-Fi DAC, speakers tuned by B&O, professional-level video and audio manual recording controls, and no less than three cameras and two displays. Get one for free at Starhub when you sign up for a 4G 5 plan ($82.90/month) and get a free battery pack worth $128, LG Premium pack and Bang & Olufsen earpiece.
Read our full review of the LG V20 here.
Motorola
The Motorola Moto Z is a modular 5.5-inch smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The back of the phone allows a range of modular 'Moto Mods' to be attached to it, including a speaker, a projector and an extra battery. Pick one up from Sitex for $899 (usual price: $999)
Read our full review of the Moto Z here.
Oppo
The Oppo F1s Selfie Expert lives up to its name with its 16-megapixel front facing camera. The phone also has a 5.5-inch 720p display and is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6750 processor with 3GB RAM. Grab one from Sitex for $399.
Sony
Sony brings flagship specs to the X series with the Xperia XZ, which boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, an IP68 dust and water resistance build, and a 23-megapixel 1/2.3-inch f/2.0 rear camera. Pick it up from M1's booth at Sitex for S$198 when you sign a Reg contract ($62/month) and get 6 months free Upsized Data, a Sony Premium Bundle worth $276, and a Sony 32GB USB flash drive worth $51. Take an extra S50 off if you're a SAFRA member.
Read out full review of the Sony Xperia XZ here.
Samsung
Samsung's Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen has a Full HD display and is powered by a Exynos 7870 processor. The handy S Pen stylus offers precise control, which makes it perfect for drawing and other productivity tasks. Pick it up at Sitex for just $498 and get a free Samsung 11,300mAh battery pack and 1-Year Brainy Arkies App subscription.
Get the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for just $99 (usual price $299) from Starhub when you sign up for a 4G 5 plan ($82.90/month) and get a free 128GB Micro SD card, and Samsung Gear VR headset.
For more information on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, read our full review here.
Xiaomi
The futuristic Xiaomi Mi MIX is almost entirely display with a 6.4-inch LCD screen packed into a phone the size of an iPhone 7 Plus. The back, sides and frame of the phone are made entirely from lightweight, ultra-durable ceramic. Inside you'll find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, and 4GB RAM. Grab the 128GB model at Sitex for $1169 or the 256GB model for $1549. Both models come with 1-year in house warranty from New Star Electronics.
For more information on the Xiaomi Mi MIX, read our hands-on here.
Wearables
Fitbit
The Fitbit Blaze is a sleek fitness-oriented smartwatch that can also track your workouts, monitor your performance stats, and gauge your exercise progress. The PurePulse continuous heart rate monitor gives accurate real-time feedback and multi-sport modes make it ideal for every type of exercise. Get one at Sitex for just $278 (usual price: $318).
The basic Fitbit Alta is a sleek fitness band at S$178 (U.P. S$198) that tracks your steps, reminds you to move, has smart notifications, sleep tracking, tells you the time and looks good doing it. If you don’t mind something older, the Charge HR (which was released in 2015) is on sale for S$138, down from S$218, but only available in teal.
Fossil
Fashion meets function with the Android Wear-powered Q Marshal and Q Wander smartwatches from Fossil. Inside the chunky 45mm case is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 processor and 512MB RAM. You also get an IP67 certification, activity tracking and sleep tracking. Pick one up from Sitex for $479.
Garmin
Garmin’s Vivofit 3 is an activity tracker that shows steps, calories burned, distance, sleep, intensity minutes and the time of day. S$129 at Sitex, S$20 off its usual price of S$149.
Huawei
The Huawei Watch has a 1.4-inch AMOLED display and a sapphire crystal glass screen in a 42mm case. The watch is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM. Onboard sensors allow it to track your heart rate and activity. Pick one up from Sitex starting at $549.
Motorola
The newly released Moto 360 Sport is a sportier version of Motorola's Android Wear smartwatch, and includes a dedicated running app and built in GPS connectivity. Get one from Sitex for $499 (usual price: $599)
Samsung
Samsung's new Gear S3 has a larger, always-on AMOLED display and now includes a built-in altimeter and barometer for measuring altitude and atmospheric pressure. The watch comes in two variants, the elegant Classic and the more rugged-looking Frontier. Pick one up at Sitex for $548.
Read our hands-on with the Samsung Gear S3 here.
The Samsung Gear Fit2 (not a typo) is S$248 at the show (U.P. S$298), you can get an additional S$50 off the price if you also buy a Samsung phone or tablet. Safra members can get a pair of free Samsung Level Active headphones when they buy a Fit2, but it’s only available for the first 50 customers.
Read our photo hands-on gallery with the Samsung Fit2 here.
TomTom
TomTom’s new tracker, the TomTom Touch, can be had at Sitex for S$199 (U.P. S$239). Among its fitness tracking abilities, it can also measure your body fat percentage.
Notebooks - 1
Acer
If you think the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 too expensive, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 may be a good option. It features a fanless design, relying instead on an integrated liquid cooling solution to stay cool. You’ll be able to get it with up to an Intel Core i7-6500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It is available now starting at $1,298 (U.P. $1,498), and comes with a premium bundle (worth $475.95) that includes things like an Acer Active Stylus, a 3-year McAfee Internet Security subscription, and Microsoft Office 365 Personal.
The Acer Swift 7 is literally the world’s thinnest notebook. At just 9.98mm thick and weighing 1.12kg, it is exceedingly sleek and portable. It is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. You can get it at a starting price of $1,798, together with a bundle (worth $335) that includes a Microsoft Arc Touch Bluetooth mouse, a 3-year McAfee Internet Security subscription, and a carrying case.
The 14-inch Acer Aspire E14 is powered by an Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 1 TB HDD. It still uses an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 940MX card, but it’s also one of the most affordable Intel Kaby Lake notebooks around. It is available at just $999, down from $1,398.
Acer has updated its Predator 15 gaming laptop with NVIDIA's new Pascal GPUs, and the refreshed notebook now comes with an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. It will cost you $2,798 for the model with a GeForce GTX 1060, $300 off its usual price.
Aftershock
The 15.6-inch Aftershock S-15 is powered by an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD and 1TB HDD. It features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, but you can opt for a GeForce GTX 1070 and up to 16GB of RAM as well. The GeForce GTX 1060 model will cost you $2,158 (U.P. $2,512), while the 1070 model will cost $2,670 (U.P. $3,033). You’ll get a free Aftershock backpack, M5 gaming mouse, mousepad, and anti-virus software.
Aorus
ASUS
Dell
Notebooks - 2
HP
Lenovo
LG
Microsoft
MSI
Desktops
Acer
Aftershock
Alienware
HP
Lenovo
MSI
Storage - 1
Asustor
HGST
QNAP
Samsung
Read our review of the Samsung SSD 950 Pro.
Read our review of the Samsung SSD 850 Evo here.
Read our review of the Samsung SSD 850 Pro.
SanDisk
Storage - 2
Seagate
Strontium
Synology
Toshiba
Western Digital
Printers
Canon
Epson
Fuji Xerox
HP
Samsung
Cameras
Canon
Click here to check out our first looks with the G5 X, here to find out more about the EOS 760D and here to find out more about the EOS M3.
Fujifilm
You can find out more about the Fujifilm X30 by reading our review here.
GoPro
Nikon
Read all about the D5500 here, and more about the D3400 here.
Olympus
You can read up on the OM-D EM-10 II here, and more on the Stylus Tough TG-Tracker here.
Thinkware
Monitors & Projectors - 1
Acer
AOC
ASUS
BenQ
Casio
Monitors & Projectors - 2
Dell
Epson
Innovative
LG
Philips
Samsung
TVs & Media
AC Ryan
Philips
Samsung
Sony
Networking - 1
ASUS
Check out our review of the ASUS RT-AC5300 router here.
Check out our review of the ASUS RT-AC88U here.
D-Link
Read our review of the D-Link DIR-890L here.
Read our review of the D-Link DWA-192 here.
Netgear
Read our review of the Netgear Nighthawk X6 here.
Read our review of the Netgear Nighthawk X8 here.
Networking - 2
Prolink
TP-Link
Read our review of the TP-Link Archer C3200 here.
Headphones & Speakers - 1
AKG
Bose
You can read more about the SoundLink Mini II here.
Jabra
Jaybird
JBL
Klipsch
Logitech/UE
Headphones & Speakers - 2
Plantronics
Prolink
Samsung
Sennheiser
Sonos
You can find out more about the Sonos Play:5 here.
Sony
To find out more about the SRS-XB2, click here.
Gaming & Accessories - 1
Cooler Master
HP
Logitech
Logitech G
Microsoft
Read our review of the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard here.
Gaming & Accessories - 2
Noble
Prolink
Razer
Secretlab
Read our Secretlab Omega review here.
Sony
Steelseries
Telcos
M1
Singtel
Starhub
MyRepublic
ViewQwest
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