Getting excited over the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy A8 4G+

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy A8 4G+.

The Galaxy Tab S2 is the thinnest and lightest tablet of its size in the market. With its stunning SUPER AMOLED display that has been perfectly optimised for reading and viewing any type of digital content, this new Galaxy tablet is the perfect personal companion for users to enjoy quality Me Time and relax with their favourite activities – reading e-books, watching movies or playing games – at home or at play.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will be available from 7 August 2015 in Black and in 32GB with microSD supporting up to 128GB. Gold will be available in August 2015. The Galaxy Tab S2 will retail at the following recommended retail prices:

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Wi-Fi®:            $698

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) 4G+:                $798

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) Wi-Fi®:            $598

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) 4G+:                $698

Compatible accessories for the Galaxy Tab S2 will also be available at the following recommended retail prices:

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Book Cover with Bluetooth® Keyboard: $228 in Black and White

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7”) Book Cover:  $98 in Black, Red, Gold, Mint and White

·         Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0”) Book Cover:   $78 in Black, Red, Gold, Mint and White

·         Samsung Multimedia Dock for Tablet:  $168

The Galaxy Tab S2 will be available at local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.

The Galaxy A8 4G+ is the slimmest full metal Galaxy smartphone to date and includes LTE Category 6 Dual SIM capability and Samsung’s most advanced camera functionalities. Featuring a large 5.7” Full HD SUPER AMOLED display and a 2.5mm super narrow bezel, the Galaxy A8 4G+ provides consumers with a more immersive viewing experience, while still fitting perfectly in their hands.  It is also equipped with high resolution 16MP rear and 5MP front cameras enabling users to capture clear and bright pictures, even in low light conditions.

The Galaxy A8 4G+ will be available in Gold and White from 1 August 2015 at a recommended retail price of $698 (without contract) at local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.

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Launching of Jabra Evolve

For those who depend on mobile communication for leisure, business or social, should be no stranger to the Jabra, a world leader and award winner in innovative audio products.

On 18 November 2014, a new product series, Jabra Evolve was launched in Singapore. These professional headsets are aim at the needs of knowledge workers where 69 percentage state that disturbances in the open office have a negative impact on their performance. With Jabra Evolve, it provides a personal “concentration zone” and thereby increases workplace productivity through personal device connectivity and a music-grade audio experience.

There are 5 models in the series namely, 20, 30, 40, 65 and 80 whereby model 80 is the flagship product of the Jabra Evolve series.

Key Benefits :

• ·        Made for voice and music
• ·        Passive noise cancellation ( Protect you from high frequency noise )
• ·        Easy call management
• ·        Busy light ( In an open office environment, the red light on the headset let 
•        people know that you are busy on the phone )
• ·        Discrete boom arm
• ·        Works with all mobile devices
• ·        Active noise cancellation ( Protect you against low frequency noise )
• ·        Listen-in ( Allow you to clearly hear your surroundings while wearing the headset )
• ·        30 metre / 100 feet wireless freedom
• ·        Tap-to-connect (NFC)
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The Speakers at the Launch

Mark R Leigh, President, Jabra Asia Pacific

Mark Leigh joined GN Netcom in August 2010 as President of Asia Pacific (APAC). Based in Singapore, his key responsibilities include strategizing and driving the expansion and growth of Jabra, GN Netcom’s flagship brand, in the APAC region.

Saurabh Singhal, Head of Marketing & Alliances, Jabra APAC

Saurabh joined Jabra in June 2014 as the Regional Marketing Director for Asia Pacific. He has over 14 years of experience spanning across various functions, sales, business development, product management and field marketing leadship positions.

Wayne Lee, Head of Product Management, Jabra APAC

Wayne joined Jabra in Oct 2007 based in Melbourne, Australia. He has held various positions within the company and now resides in Singapore as the Head of Product Management – APAC.

About Jabra

Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) – listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2011 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,106 million. She is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communication solutions.

More information on Jabra Evolve can be found at this link : www.jabraevolve.com

Opinion

I have personally tested model 80 and with a press of a button for each feature, the listen-in, noise cancellation works well according to the intended function. I find Model 80 comfortable as it has bigger headset cups which envelope my ear fully.