It’s hard to know what to buy from among so many gadgets out there. We help by zooming in on these winners of The Straits Times Digital Awards 2016 and HWM + Hardwarezone.com Tech Awards 2016.
It’s hard to know what to buy from among so many gadgets out there. We help by zooming in on these winners of The Straits Times Digital Awards 2016 and HWM + Hardwarezone.com Tech Awards 2016.
Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch)
Awarded Editor’s and Readers’ Choice Best Tablet at The Straits Times Digital Awards 2016
Awarded Editor’s Choice Best Consumer Tablet (10-inch & Above) at the HWM + Hardwarezone.com Tech Awards 2016
Apple’s biggest and fastest iPad to date is a hot favourite among tablet users. The Retina display with 5.6 million pixels enhances your experience as you read, watch videos and play games. A new four-speaker audio design provides rich, powerful stereo sound. The Apple Pencil, which can be purchased separately for $148, can be paired with apps like Mail, Notes, Procreate and Office 365 for iPad for a great writing and drawing experience.From $1,188. Available in silver, gold and space grey.
For more information, visit www.apple.com.sg.
Apple Watch
Awarded Editor’s and Readers’ Choice Best Smartwatch at The Straits Times Digital Awards 2016
Despite its small size, the Apple Watch packs significant iPhone features like Siri, text messaging and e-mail. It even works like a fitness tracker, thanks to a heart rate-tracking function. Interchangeable straps let you customise and personalise the watch – an Hermes strap (from $1,688) is available for those who like it luxe.
From $448. For more information, visit www.apple.com.sg.
Fitbit Charge HR
Awarded Editor’s and Readers’ Choice Best Fitness Tracker at The Straits Times Digital Awards 2016.
If you’re looking for an all-round fitness tracker, this is it. Its water-resistant band uses Fitbit’s own Purepulse technology for continuous 24/7 heart rate tracking. Automatic sleep detection (and a handy five-day battery life) helps monitor your sleep quality. Set silent, vibrating alarms on the tracker to bring you to wakefulness gently, and keep track of your health and fitness goals easily when you sync it with your iOS, Android or Windows devices.
Priced at $218. Available in black, plum, blue, tangerine and teal. For more information, visit www.fitbit.com/sg.
Casio Exilim EX-ZR3500
Awarded Editor’s Choice Best Point & Shoot Digital Camera at the HWM + Hardwarezone.com Tech Awards 2016.
This hassle-free point-and-shoot has built-in Wi-Fi, which allows instantaneous photo-sharing with your phone via Bluetooth (this also means immediate Instagram uploads). It’s extremely selfie-friendly – its front shutter and tilt-type LCD screen can be adjusted for the most flattering angles. We love the Make-Up Plus setting which adjusts skin tone and texture, making you look flawless. Priced at $579. Available in white, gold, yellow and pink.
For more information, visit www.casio.com.sg.
