New Eco-Friendly Laptop Sleeve By LenovoPro, Microsoft and Bynd Artisan

Hi Huneybees,

Time to give your laptop a new look? Check out the new limited edition laptop sleeve by Lenovo Singapore and Bynd Artisan. Made entirely from sustainable, eco-friendly vegan leather; this collaboration with Bynd Artisan not only reflects Lenovo's continued commitment to its Climate Change Mitigation Goals for 2025 but also perfectly aligns with Bynd Artisan's ethos of creating perfect leather gifts and features the signature craftsmanship of the 70-year-old, Singapore-founded brand. 

Stylish and versatile, the sleeve is designed with the lifestyle of a modern businessperson in mind. It features slim pockets (embossed with LenovoPro and Microsoft logos) that hold items essential to the professional on the go, like mobile phones and business cards; serving as the perfect complement to Think laptop users, who appreciate fine craftsmanship, reliability, and sleek aesthetics.

The LenovoPro and Bynd Artisan laptop sleeve is built to protect Lenovo's ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops and features:

• Belly band: Made from recycled food pulp paper, these distinctive and vivid papers are made from organic food by-products such as citrus fruits, coffee, hazelnuts, and corn, which would have been otherwise left as an industrial residue in landfills. Incorporating these natural raw materials into the paper has effectively replaced up to 15 percent of virgin tree pulp normally required for paper making.
• Vegan leather: Produced using process-controlled machines and eco-friendly methods, vegan leather is a great animal-friendly alternative to genuine leather. It offers the same supple touch and appearance of leather without the high carbon footprint, typically a result of the gallons of water required to process natural leather.
• Felt: Produced from acrylic threads largely attained from post-consumer plastic, the felt material is highly durable with many layers interlocked in its construction. Although lightweight, it is highly water-resistant and provides great layered protection. Ultimately, the felt scraps and fibers can be further broken down and recycled towards the end of their lifecycle.

The online exclusive laptop sleeve (worth S$158.00) is limited to the first 800 purchases and can only be redeemed with any THINK laptop purchased via the LenovoPRO site from 18 July 2022. Sign up for a free LenovoPRO account now and enjoy a 10 percent welcome discount. 
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LenovoPRO is a platform for businesses to enjoy myriad benefits including business pricing, early access to limited deals, complimentary IT consultation, discounted warranty upgrades, bulk deals, and free gifts. For more information on LenovoPRO, please visit the LenovoPro website.

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VAIO Is Back But Can It Survive The Ever Competitve PC Market?

Hi Huneybees,

Yes, you read it right, VAIO has resurfaced back in the Personal Computing (PC) business after it was sold by SONY to a private equity group back in 2014!

After four (4) years of abyss, VAIO has unveiled the premium VAIO S Series - S11 and S13 - to some great Japanese fare on the 16th of August at Keyaki in Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore.

To distinguish itself from an even more competitive PC market four years ago, the new series of VAIO laptops incorporates the latest i5/i7 8th Generation Intel core processors to its sleek hexagonal design and light wright materials to ensure robustness, durability and weight reduction.

VAIO S13 features a thicker cooling vent with higher heat dispersing capability to ensure stable and high operation capacity

Credit to its Japanese-made craftsmanship and adaptation of magnesium alloy for VAIO S13 and carbon fibre for VAIO S11, both laptops are just 5mm thin at their slimmest point and weighs at only 1.07kg and 0.85kg respectively. 

Have a peace of mind with the all new VAIO S Series laptops as access can be programmed via the integrated fingerprint reader! 

Other innovations for the VAIO S series include an intuitive fingerprint reader for more convenience but secure access and an anti-spill keyboard that has had underwent stringent drink spill tests of up to 150ml!

Say goodbyes to adaptors as all new VAIO S Series laptops have all the necessary ports built-in for business focused users  

Overall VAIO S Series, powered by the latest Microsoft Windows 10 OS, has what it takes to impress any casual or business user who is shopping for a all-purpose laptop. Designed for portability while packed with all the latest technical specification such as Full HD LCD display, 256GB/512GB SSD, a 8th Generation Intel core processor, 1Mp webcam, a SD card reader and even a VGA port on top of HDMI and 3x USB 3.0 ports, the VAIO S Series is more than capable for video-streaming, web-surfacing, ppt presentation and working on other office productivity software.

Nevertheless, I wasn't impressed with VAIO S Series. While the Business PC is a huge market, it is also known as a cut-throat market where pricing is a major consideration on top of availability and technical support. Unfortunately, the new VAIO S Series look "over spec" for general usage but "less sexy" and/or "less flexible" compared to those ultra-mobile PCs such as Microsoft Surface Pro or Apple MacBook Air.

Ironically, it was VAIO that first created a disruption to the PC market with its first ultra-mobile PC under the U series back in 2004 and followed by the more iconic UX series in 2006. Let's hope it has plans in the coming months to repeat the feat, but until then, sorry to VAIO S series.

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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About The New Microsoft Surface Studio (Part 2 / 2)

Hi Huneybees,

Continue from my previous post on the Top 10 things you need to know about the new Microsoft Surface Studio....

5. Surface Studio is Xbox ready

Equipped with built-in Xbox Wireless technology, you can transform the Surface Studio into a gaming station to play all Xbox One games using the Xbox wireless accessories wireless, such as using the Xbox wireless controller to play Halo 5: Guardians on Surface Studio.

4. Surface Studio is secured

Equipped with Windows Hello2 Face Sign-in Camera on the 28-inch PixelSense Display, unauthorized access to your works on the new Surface Studio can be better prevented by the built-in enterprise level face sign-in authentication.

3. It is a all-in-one unit

Apart from the input accessories such as the keyboard, mouse, Surface Pen and maybe the Surface Dial, which are all connected via the supported Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, everything else is delivered as one stylist module; Surface Studio is the iMac for the Windows world.
While this may seem "neat" without having to deal with the cumbersome and ugly cable management issue, a dead pixel or a hinge issue, will send you looking for the whole Surface studio replacement instead of addressing the specific issue by swopping with a replacement part.

2. There Is A Headphone Jack

It's heartwarming to know that the Microsoft Surface Studio design team recognizes that there are people (including yours truly)  still using the wired audio earpiece or headphone to listen to audio files. However to have the 3.5mm jack outlet placed at the back of the CPU is simply not practical.

1. It's a premium new gadget with not so new technology .

While the new Surface Studio is definitely going to turn heads, it is considered pricey for a purposely built desktop that is not using the latest technology available for both GPU and CPU.
With the ever evolving technology, the non-upgradability of the Surface Studio is going to haunt the buyer in the months to come. 

Come and experience the Surface Studio and its entire Microsoft Surface Line-Up - from Surface Pro, the new Surface Book 2, and Surface Laptop - in Singapore at the new Surface Store located at Harvey Norman Millenia Walk flagship Superstore that provides a one-stop location for consumer to experience the full line-up in Singapore. 

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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About The New Microsoft Surface Studio (Part 1 / 2)

Hi Huneybees,

The new Microsoft Surface Studio has just been unveiled at the new Surface Store at Harvey Norman Millenia Walk flagship Superstore in Singapore and here are the Top 10 things you need to know about this new offer by Microsoft.

10. Surface Studio is a hardware, not a software

While the name "Studio" might sounds like a software suites, it is actually a all-in-one personal computer. This is Microsoft's first venture into desktop computing and it is marketed at people working in the creative industries.

9. Surface Studio is equipped with a Ultra-thin, 28-inch adjustable PixelSense Display

Mounted on a Zero Gravity Hinge to a small boxed CPU, the 4.5K (192 PPI) resolution, 10 point multi-touch screen seems just right at 28-inch for both work and play. With a display aspect ratio of 3:2, instead of the common 16:9, details of images can be viewed up close (although not recommended for eyes) with less pixilation.

8. The Ultra-smooth Zero Gravity Hinge

One of the key highlights of Surface Studio is the Zero Gravity Hinge, which allows the PixelSense display to be tilted all the way down to an angle to about 20 degree! This makes a great and comfortable angle for the user to work on the screen using Surface Pen and/or Surface Dial. The only down side to the Zero Gravity Hinge is you cannot lock the angle of the display.

7. Support the same Surface Pen

It's awesome to know that you can share the Surface Pen between your Surface Pro and Surface Book or Surface Studio to do your writing, drawing or painting. That's cost saving from the user prospective!

6. Surface Dial is the new tool for the creative process

The Surface Dial offers a completely new way to interact with technology and create in the most natural, immersive way. It works best with the CorelDRAW Graphic suites, a leading professional graphics suite made exclusively for Windows, where you can undo each individual line of a drawing step-by-step, change pencil color or brush size, scrub through video content, rotate 3D vectors, or manipulate parameters, in a single turn.
A good optional accessory to have if you enjoys the traditional way of tuning , instead of clicking, to adjust the volume of your Spotify track or simply love the idea of zooming in and out whilst panning across the touchscreen with your fingers.

Do check out the part 2 of my review shortly =)

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Celebrate The Grand Opening of Challenger's New Flagship Store This Weekend!

Hi Huneybees,

This Saturday (1 July) marks the Grand Opening of Challenger's New Flagship Store at Bugis Junction Basement 1. We were there previously to check out the store and you can have a tour around the brand new store here - http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2017/05/have-you-visited-new-flagship-of.html.

Challenger Technologies, the largest homegrown IT products and services provider in Singapore will be having exclusive deals with up to 90% off selected items for their valued ValueClub members. 

At the grand opening, you can participate in a live auction bid for products starting from as low as a dollar. Members will also receive a ValueClub mug for any purchase above $10* and walk away with a ValueClub Coaster and USB LED Light door gift*.

Drop by this weekend at the flagship store as you will be able to explore the integrated retail space with carefully curated merchandise, experiential areas and engaging displays that allow you to explore and experience before making an informed purchase. 

Challenger also pioneered the smart, interactive store which features 15 lifestyle concept zones backed by data-analytics proven to guide shoppers in their purchases. These concept zones were first tried and tested on Hachi.tech — its lifestyle-shopping website launched a year ago – to understand shoppers’ behavior and transactions online.

So, see you this Saturday!

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Tech Geek's Christmas Present - The Faster & Better Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Hi Huneybees,

This might come a little delayed as this launch happened last month, admit I'm tardy when it comes to updating posts, so bear with me as I try to pick up my pace again and stride with this growing world of technology.

As our demand for faster, multi-tasking gadgets & devices gets higher and higher, we are seeing brands coming up with more products and one that was launched recently was the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

The Surface Pro 4 is light and easy to carry around and with the signature kickstand that flicks out at the back, this is the tablet star that has been popping up on our TV recently. It have been spotted on US Drama "Scorpion" and even HK Drama "爱.回家", where its flexibility and usability is showcased under the spotlight.

Upgrading from the success of the Surface Pro 3, the 4 version features an Intel Skylake chip, together with faster SSD speed and a new Type Cover Keyboard, to push the performance level even higher, so that tasks can be done in "lightning speed". 

This light (0.78kg) and thin (11.5 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches) comes with stunning 12.3 inch PixelSense Display and 3:2 aspect ratio for comfortable viewing and with the exceptional performance  using the 6th Generation, Intel Core m, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, you can run your full Windows 10 Pro (the Surface Pro 4 is the first device to include Windows 10 from the get go) system at ease and 3D works will definitely not be lagging your system.  #DoGreatThings

Multitasking is not a problem as you can run apps and desktop programs like Microsoft Office side by side, allowing you to maximise productivity with portability. As shown to us at the launch, we were shown that heavy graphics, soundbites and even productions can easily be done with this little guy!

Of course, with every new gadget, comes the cool accessories. There's the Surface Pro Type Cover that comes in 3 colours (red is not available yet...) and other than it adding colour to the Surface Pro 4, the keys on the keyboard are in fact spaced more widely compared to Surface Pro 3, letting you say goodbye to those sticky fingers.

Also, the trackpad is redesigned with 40% larger space allowing smoother controls as well as better differentiation between unintentional contact and a deliberate click or tap.  That's what I call smart!

But 

There's also the Surface Dock that transforms your Surface Pro 4 into a desktop PC instantly. It's also trimmed down to just this power brick with 4 USB 3.0 connections, 2 mini DisplayPort connections, gigabit ethernet and Kensington lock!

The advantage here is that the new Dock permits the tablet to recline to any position, instead of locking it into a single position. Also, it's small (550g / 5.12 x 2.36 x 1.18 inches), which means you can have it anywhere! :)

But my favourite accessory has still got to be the Surface Pen! Guess having my artist background, I cannot resist the pen/paper feeling; even with my mobile phones, I stuck to a Note, just coz of the S Pen...

The Surface Pen is now the 4th input device for the Surface line, beyond trackpad, keyboard, and touchscreen and is attachable to the Surface Pro 4 magnetically to the side of the Surface Pro 4. I'm pretty skeptical as to whether if the connection is strong enough and if the pen might just come lose in the bag?

There are several shortcuts when using the Surface Pen, for one, simply flipping it upside down and sliding it across the screen erases what you’ve written, like a digital eraser; clicking the top of the Pen launches OneNote, clicking it twice saves a screenshot; and clicking and holding launches Cortana’s oral search - which is really quite handy while in tablet mode.

Or with the Microsoft Surface Pen Tips included in the kit, you can use the B tip for sketching and illustrations, H tip for drawing, 2H tip for drafting and fast strokes or simply stick with the preinstalled HB tip  for writing and sketching. There are so many choices for you to choose that feels most natural.

MARK HACHMAN

Downside is that the Surface Pen’s battery isn’t rechargeable, so you’ll have to replace the battery when it expires... :( 

All in all. the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is definitely a helper I'm considering and if you intend to get it for yourself or your loved ones this festive season, you can purchase it at an estimated retail price of S$1,399 by visiting microsoftstore.com or choose from the 70 stores across the 4 authorised retailers including Chllenger, Courts, Harbey Norman and Newstead.

More information on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is available on www.microsoft.com/surface.sg.

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Top Ten Reasons To Upgrade Your Existing OS To Windows 10

Hi Huneybees,

The wait is finally over! Microsoft Corp has just announced that Windows 10 is now available as a free upgrade from today in 190 countries.

At the Media Conference held earlier today, local influencers such as footballers Irfan & Ikhsan Fandi (Sons of Fandi Ahmad), Professional Gamer Tammy Tang (aka PMS furryfish), and YouTube Star Jianhao Tan were invited to share their experiences on the new Windows 10 OS.

Fan Celebrations of the launch were held thereafter in 13 countries, including India, Australia, Japan, with performance by our very own Shigga Shay in Singapore.

Here are the Top Ten reasons, compiled by Huney'Z World, on why you should upgrade to Windows 10:

1. It's FREE! Yes, upgrade from Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 devices (Home & Pro) is now free.

2. The return of the Start menu if you have been missing it in Windows 8/8.1. Yipee to welcome the return of the convenient way to launch programs and shut down your computer.

3. The MOST secure Windows OS ever released! Enhancement on Windows Defender and Smart Screen to safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing together with Windows Hello that provides secure authentication without you typing in a password!

4.  Cortana is now available on Windows 10 PCs to help you to keep track of what you like and what you want. It's your truly personal assistant who works across all Windows 10 devices to help reminding you about all important things in life.

Irfan & Ikhsan Fandi shared how Windows 10 has made it easier for them to share information with their friends and family

5. All-new and quicker browser in Microsoft Edge that makes recommendation to speed you to your online destination. It has inking capabilities built-in so that you can write or type directly on webpages and share your mark-ups with others.

6. Continuum allows you to easily switch between PC friendly interface of mouse & keyboard to touch screen interface if you are using a 2-in-1 device.

7. No longer will you need to search for the updates or security patches as the automatically enabled-updates will now deliver latest features of Windows 10 whenever its available.

8. Metro apps on PC has been remolded to open in windowed desktop in Windows 10 with mouse-friendly toolbar of options for better user interface.

JianHao shared how Multi-tasking using Virtual Desktops has helped him organized his 24/7 worklife

9. Multi-tasking is made easier with Virtual Desktops now made possible by Windows 10 that allows you switch back and forth between opened apps or multiple virtual monitors of apps, managing them the way you need them to get job done!

The Cross Device Game Play Across  Windows 10 & Xbox One.

10. Thanks to the Direct X12 technology, now you can unlock the full capability of PC graphic card, turning your Windows 10 PC, laptop or tablet into a Xbox console via integrated Xbox app with a Xbox Controller (sold separately) or remotely game streaming Xbox One games on your home network!

 

So, here's why I'm ending the post to upgrade to Windows 10 now.

Go upgrade your world today too!

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