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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Stand A Chance To in A Pair Of Muvo 2c sSpeakers By Creative Labs

Hi Huneybees,

How was your Valentines' Day? If you are a music lover, here's a giveaway that might interest you!

As you know, music plays a very important role in our daily lives, being an influential role in how we express love and affection to our loved ones.

To amplify the romance in the air, The PC Show and Creative Labs have started a giveaway to invite fans to share their favourite love song of all time. Participants will stand a chance of winning a pair of highly-reviewed Muvo 2c speakers by Creative Labs worth over S$100.

To date, the post has garnered a total of 184 entries with “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston topping the charts as a hot favourite among Singapore residents. To enjoy the full list of love songs compiled by The PC Show, visit http://spoti.fi/2lKWSIm.

This giveaway is ongoing here and will close on 26 February, 2017.

Wishing you all a Happy belated Valentine’s Day and good luck!!

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Music Doesn't Have To Be Expensive With GoGear

Hi Huneybees,

I don't think I can live without music. I'm always updating my playlists with the latest songs and I have different playlists for different occasions - happy songs to chase the Monday blues away, fast beat music that you can exercise to or soft, soothing songs to help me relax and get to sleep.

And if you are like me, you will understand why I'm always hopping to new choices of audio gadgets, trying out their quality when playing the music, or even finding the beautiful looking ones to be part of my fashion OOTDs. 

But most of the time, when I try the more economically priced earphones, the sound quality might be compromised or when I want better quality, that's when it gets pricier. It gets frustrating right?!

Not to worry, thanks to Hwee Seng Electronics, there's GoGear now! You get trendy, fashionably designed audio gadgets at affordable prices without missing the good, quality sound that can keep you company everyday, making you happy with the tunes of your choice. 

You can brighten up your world with their exciting posse of playfully named headphones and Bluetooth speakers that come in an eye-popping range of colors. Just by their earphones alone, you can already 5 different range - CozyBuds, Tunes, Sparklers, Turbos and Alumies, that's priced from S$9.90!

All 5 of these earphones come with the 1 button remote (play/pause) & mic for music and calls when you plug them into your smartphones. but each varies slightly with their sound system as well as sizes to suit your needs.

The CozyBuds is your entry level stereo earphones and almost the same quality as the Alumies, except that these babies comes in earbuds forms. The next level would be the Turbos, that's shaped a little like those racing car engines, with slightly better booster sound quality.

Of course, the ultimate ones are Tunes and Sparklers with Noise Isolating earphones and just 2dB difference in sensitivity. Putting them on, I really cannot hear my outside surrounding sounds, allowing you undisturbed indulgence to listening to your music as you work or go around your everyday routine.

And for those who wants wireless solutions, there is the Freerides Bluetooth Earphone and Easy Rider Bluetooth Headphone. I'm more of a earphones person as I find the headphone band a litte restricting when I'm in glasses and the Freerides earphones are so light, you almost feel nothing at all.

No matter how hard I shake my head, these earbuds would not drop, definitely a must-have for the exercise buffs and those who hate those get-in-the-way wires. You can wear them on its own, or put on those hooks to wear them for extra "grip". 

Both the earphones and headphones can be paired for call control with built in microphone. Say yes to wireless conversations and goodbye to having to 'kiap' your phone between your ears and shoulders! :)

But if you have great music, be sure to share that with your friends. Invite them over for parties, head on out for picnics or even road trips and staycations! There are 3 to choose from - 3-Way Awesome, Double Agent and Splash n Dash.

As its name suggests, the 3-Way Awesome plays music in surrounding all round 3 directions with 2 bass radiators and a main ‘beast’ speaker driver. It can be paired up via Bluetooth to your devices and can be played up to 6 hours. 

Nope, the Double Agent is not some special spy gadget, but it is also definitely not your usual bluetooth speaker. The portable Double Agent makes multi-tasking and sharing your secret playlists real smooth and easy on the go, allowing you to pair 2 smart devices at the same time with Bluetooth 3.0. You can lay it flat on the table or choose to hook them on wall hooks, in cars or even on tree branches! Hehe....

Something I've been wanting to get is a waterproof portable bluetooth speaker. Maybe coz watching too much of Hitchcock's "Psycho", I'm kena squirmish bathing alone in the quiet bathroom and normal bluetooth speakers are not waterproof, which might not be good to have on the bathroom.

Thankfully, I now have the Splash n Dash bluetooth portable speaker. It is IPX5 splashproof safe, can connect up to 10 metres and can be stuck onto any surface. Psst, it might even add some fun in the bathroom for couples. *wink*

So, with so many to choose from, have you made your choice? 

All GoGear products come with a one-year local warranty, and are now available at Mustafa and selected 7-eleven stores in Singapore.

GoGear in-ear earphones

• CozyBuds: S$9.90
• Tunes: S$16.90
• Sparkles: S$19.90
• Turbos: S$25.90
• Alumies: S$29.90

GoGear Bluetooth earphone / headphone

• Freerides Bluetooth Earphone: S$69.90
• Easy Rider Bluetooth Headphone: S$69.90

GoGear Bluetooth speakers

• 3-Way Awesome: S$59.90
• Double Agent: S$79.90
• Splash n Dash: S$49.90

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Kevin Lester To Release Latest MV "Forever" On 27 April 2014

Hi Huneybees,

Kevin Lester's 3rd single release of 2014 - “Forever” debuted on Singapore's Hot FM 913 on 8th April 2014 at #15 of their HOT 30 Countdown, & reached #1 on 21 April 2014. This will be the LionCityBoy's 3rd EP titled "Put Your City On".

Following this success, Kevin Lester will release the official music video for "Forever", where it will be published on his YouTube channel 27 April 2014 at 11am and his EP - "Put Your City On" will be available as an iTunes Preorder from then.

The EP will contain all 6 singles that were previously only released in South East Asia.

Subscribe & watch the video here: http://smarturl.it/subscribeandpyco

“Forever” by Kevin Lester

Everything You Love You Hate (EYLYH), was my first conceptual album. It took a long time to create and part with some of the personal stories buried in the songs that were part of that project.

That’s why it hurt a little when I was told about bootleg versions of “Cartoons And Heroes” on the Internet. In fact, it was my favorite song from EYLYH. It showed me that there is an audience who enjoy my music across the globe - but with bootleg versions, it doesn't help me get that next project funded

Forever is an open letter to encourage my fans, and future fans, to take advantage of the various legal avenues like iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, KKBox etc. Some of these avenues even allow you to listen and stream music for free. It will be a better step in the right direction. It helps us. Hence it is together that we can facilitate a harmonious growth and fulfilment for the musician and fan in this digital era of music.

I write every record for my family and loved ones. Forever is no different, but I hope it will give everyone a voice. We deserve what will fuel our journey longer up the ladder to the stars. These are our dreams and if we fall it should be of our own faults. I pray no one cheats us of the spotlight.

“Put Your City On EP” will be available online only here:

iTunes - http://smarturl.it/pyco 
Spotify - http://smarturl.it/streamthelioncityboy 
Deezer - http://smarturl.it/deezerthelioncityboy 
..and other major online retailers like Beats Music, Amazon, Juno etc.

Pre-order the "Put Your City On" EP on iTunes. It will be released 8th May 2014

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