Weekendin Singapore Nov '13 | Issue 08 | Page 22

intheBUZZ intheBUZZ LG OPTIMUS L9 Sony MDR-10 Headphones Sleek LG Optimus L9 features 4.5-inch qHD display, long-lasting battery for extended connectivity and delivers superior 4G experiences and value with the power of T-Mobile’s nationwide network. Available in digital noise cancelling, Bluetooth® wireless with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and standard versions, the new MDR-10 headphones deliver music lovers a premium audio experience in a more lightweight and portable design that is distinctly Sony. Built with a sleek, stylish frame that is only 0.36-inches thin, and surrounded by premium metal trim to provide designer-level styling, the LG Optimus L9 is the latest in the style-focused L-Series of smartphones from LG. Following other popular L-Series phones, such as the Optimus L3, L5 and L7 that were released globally earlier this year, all L-Series phones are designed around five primary aesthetic elements: Modern Square Style for comfortable grip, Floating Mass Technology for a slimmer look, Seamless Layout for a more intuitive arrangement of keys, Harmonised Design Contrast utilising metallic accents and Sensuous Slim Shape that naturally draws the user’s attention. “Fusing Sony Electronics’ expertise in superior sound quality, comfort, and design with Sony Music Entertainment’s immersion in current music trends, the new MDR-10 headphones deliver a premium listening experience,” said Andrew Sivori, Vice President of the Sound Division at Sony Electronics. Unmistakable Sony Sound The new MDR-10 premium headphones deliver an enhanced acoustic design, allowing listeners to hear the music the way artists intended it to sound in the studio. Sony engineers and Sony Music artists identified the critical 30-40Hz sub-bass region that is the signature of today’s music styles and developed an enhanced Beat Response Control design for the new MDR-10 headphones, featuring a closed back for maximum isolation and exceptional bass response. With enlarged air vents at the back of each driver, music lovers experience a quick and rhythmic low frequency response. LG Optimus L9 features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 display for bright colours and clear text. LG Optimus L9 is equipped with a long-lasting 2,150 mAh battery so users can watch video, listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge. Featuring a dedicated 40mm HD driver unit, the MDR-10 headphones deliver a wider frequency range with a balanced, highly accurate reproduction of today’s up-front vocals, mid-range details, as well as rich, powerful lows and extended highs. The highdefinition driver assures ultra-wideband audio performance matching today’s high resolution music sources. LG Optimus L9 also features LG QuickMemo™, a smartphone experience with powerful note-taking capabilities that lets users add commentary, notes and drawings to screenshots with a few swipes of a finger, then share them with friends and family via social media and email. LG Optimus L9 provides users with a five-megapixel camera and true-to-life 1080p HD video recording capability, so all of life’s important moments can be captured with clarity. For spontaneous, photo-worthy events, the LG Optimus L9 lets users snap photos while simultaneously capturing video, so users don’t have to choose between picture-perfect stills and HD video. Users can also take advantage of voice-activated photos using “Voice Shutter” by simply saying “cheese” to snap a picture. The MDR-10 headphones are designed for hours of comfortable listening with pressure-relieving ear cushions, for a supportive, wrap-around feel. T hey also have a highly effective acoustic seal, further reinforcing the headphones’ powerful sub-bass reproduction. There’s also a unique hanger structure that moves the headphones’ housing axis inward for the ultimate in stable fit and comfort. LG Optimus L9 features a suite of connectivity technology. Whether it’s streaming high definition movies over T-Mobile’s 4G network, sharing a data connection with up to five devices using LG Optimus L9 as a Portable Wi-Fi® Hotspot via T-Mobile’s Smartphone Mobile HotSpot feature with a qualifying rate plan, or making calls over a Wi-Fi network with T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi Calling feature, LG Optimus L9 has the wireless capabilities to keep users connected virtually wherever they are. Featuring grooved serrations on its surface, the detachable cable provides an innovative design that eliminates friction between cable surfaces and reduces the incidence of frustrating tangles. BlackBerry 9720 Asus Fonepad Note 6 For customers and businesses that want a smartphone that’s built for a communications centric experience supported by BlackBerry’s gold standard for security, BlackBerry introduced the BlackBerry 9720 smartphone. Available in one colour—black—the BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes everything you’d get from a starter smartphone to the next level. ASUS Fonepad Note 6 is designed for people who prefer the larger screen of a tablet for apps and entertainment, but who don’t want a separate smartphone just for telephone calls and internet access on the move. The BlackBerry 9720 smartphone features a spacious BlackBerry Keyboard with distinct keys for optimal typing, a 2.8” touchscreen and trackpad for easy navigation, offers generous battery life, and numerous enhancements including: Smart for Business—Using the BlackBerry 9720 with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server or BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express, the BlackBerry® enterprise solution offers superior business productivity features with market-leading mobile device management, application management and security, and is a very costeffective solution for any organisation. BlackBerry 7 OS—The new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone comes with BlackBerry® 7 OS version 7.1, which features an updated interface that lets you swipe to unlock the phone or access the camera from the lock screen, as well as additional enhancements. BBM—The new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone features a dedicated BBM™ key that makes it quick and convenient to access the globally popular mobile social network, and with its BlackBerry Keyboard, messaging your BBM friends is easy and accurate. It also includes BBM Voice, which lets you chat over Wi-Fi® for free. The latest version of BBM, which features BBM Channels, will also soon be available for download on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront, letting you tune in and connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups you are passionate about. Discover New Possibilities—With access to BlackBerry 7 apps on BlackBerry World, the BlackBerry 9720 smartphone can make you more productive and better informed, and keep you well connected and entertained, while on the move. Weekendin 20 Just 10.3mm thick and with a low 210g weight, Fonepad Note 6 slips easily into a pocket, yet packs a brilliant 6-inch Super IPS+ display with a stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution that makes apps, games and web pages look exquisitely sharp. Super IPS+ (In-Plane Switching) display technology ensures a bright, vibrant image with wide viewing angles and great daylight visibility, while ASUS SonicMaster audio technology gives fantastic sound quality with the dual front speakers. High-speed mobile internet and comprehensive stylus control ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) is powered by the new Intel Atom Z2580 processor with Hyper-Threading technology for an outstanding combination of multi-tasking performance and energy efficiency, with up to 23 hours 3G talk-time and 6.5 hours of video playback. DC-HSPA+ gives ultra-fast mobile internet access, with up to 42Mbit/s download and 5.76Mbit/s upload speeds, while a noise-cancelling mic ensures crystalclear calls. In addition to a 10-point capacitive multi-touch display for smooth and responsive fingertip control of Android 4.2, Fonepad Note 6 also features a stylus for handwritten input with exclusive ASUS apps. Instant Page launches automatically when the stylus is ejected from its silo to offer immediate note-taking, no matter which other app is in use, while Smart Crop makes it easy to save an image in any app just by circling the desired area. ‘Smart Peek’ previews give the same kind of quick access to app content that PC users have long enjoyed, too, with just a tap of the stylus. 21 Weekendin