Broadband Mobile Modem

Broadband Mobile from M1 is the cheaper plan to start off with only S$12 a month for 2GB data, plus one time SIM card S$37.10 and Admin registration fee S$10 for 2 year contract.

It also comes with a free Prolink Wireless modem PRT7006HL Portable HSPA+ Wifi Hotspot 21.6MBps 3 years warranty.

The Proline Wireless modem can also be purchased one off at S$85 instead of tied to a 2-year plan.

Printer below S$170 range

Two printers shortlisted - 15May15

Canon MG5670 S$169

*Free $50 Manhattan Fish Meal voucher plus Best Denki Bishan promotion S$149.
* Extra bundle if purchase 5 Inks (PGI-750BK + CLI-751 CMYK) at $100 get (one Black Ink PGI750XL worth S$28.90) plus 5 sets of GP-508 4R photo paper.

HP Envy 5520 S$159

*Free $30 Capital voucher + HP ink cartridge (1 tri-color ink S$30.30)

14" Laptop $1000 range

14" Laptop Cheap and Good range:  26Dec14  Courts

Top choice:

1.   Acer    Touch Screen V5-473PG-54218G50A              $999
Intel Core i5-4210U  8GB  500GB  Win 8.1   1.9kg

2.  HP       i7-v106               Court   $999    Challenger member rate $899
Intel Core i7-4313U  8GB  500GB   Win 8.1 DVD Drive 2.1kg

Others:

Asus  K451LN-WX162H                  $999
Intel Core i5-4210U 1.7GHz 4GB 500GB  Win 8.1

Asus  X4521LD-VXQ69H               $799  - Court   $769 - Challenger
Intel Core i5-4200U 1.6GHz 4GB  500GB  Win 8.1


Lenovo    Touch                        $999 - Court
Intel Core i5-4200U   4GB   500GB    Win 8.1

Lenovo Flex2 Ultrabook  (Red/White)   $999 - Challenger
Intel Core i5-4210U   4GB  1TB    1.8kg




Challenger - Plaza  26Dec14    
Asus  X4521LD               $769
Intel Core i5-4210U  4GB 500GB

Cloud Remote Virtual Storage

Apple iCloud vs Dropbox

Apple iCloud first 5GB free and 1TB at S$24.98/mth but there are few choices in between. 20GB at S$1.28/mth, 200GB S$4.98/mth and 500GB S$12.98/mth. Unfortunately the Windows laptop/PC or Android phones you may not be able to access iCloud.

Dropbox Plan - either Free 2GB or US9.99/mth for 1TB. Nothing in between.

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Google GDrive is good as offer a 100GB in between at US1.99/mth only.

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Copy.com also first 15GB free But a bit more expensive at 250GB for US9.99/mth and 500GB for US14.99/mthhttp://www.backupreview.com/copy-review/

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Box.net is another alternative choice but free only 10GB and there is a restriction to file size max 250MB (or according to your storage space). or US$6 for 100GB (max file size 2GB).

Free Laptop via Broadband - Sep14 Comex Show

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As at 1Sep14   Comex show

Starhub Fibre Broadband 200 MPbps $39.90 /mth Topup $32 for Asua ProE301LA

vs  StarHub 5Jun14 - Fibre Broadband 100 MPbps $39.90 /mth with 3 months free or Top-up $30 /mth Acer spire V13 (S$1,398)    Total S$69.90
Ultra Think and Light
Intel Core i5-4210U 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 13.3" Win 8.1 1.5kg

Top-up S$35/mth  ASUS Ultra Slim 14" Notebook (S$1,648)  Total S$74.90
Intel Core i7-4510U  8GB RAM  1TB HDD  14"  Win8.1

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IMEI code

1. There are several ways to find the 15-digit IMEI code (International Mobile Equipment Identity) for your mobile or laptop device.
2. Type in the short code *#06# on your mobile and press the call key or 
3. Remove the battery from your mobile and look for the code on the back of your device.

Tablet vs Laptop

 What Kind of Tablet?

Many tablets look the same but may perform differently depending on their operating system. Before you decide on a tablet vs. a laptop, you should know the functions and limitations of the devices available. Tablets like the Apple iPad and those running Android use mobile operating systems derived from the interfaces on smartphones. This type of tablet is designed for touch, prioritizing simplicity.

Windows 8 tablets can run many of the same programs as full computers and are compatible with the same types of files. Windows RT is another option that is optimized for tablet use. The biggest difference between the two is that Windows RT tablets can only use apps made for that specific operating system.

When Are Laptops Better?

One of the main complaints people have about their current computers is usually that they're not fast enough. The need for speed can be a big issue if you're into high-end gaming or use high-performance video or photo editing software.

In the laptop vs. desktop debate, the question of speed boils down to price. Some high-end laptops are very competitive when it comes to speed. But if you're willing to pay the price, there isn't a laptop out there that can keep up with a high-end desktop. It's all about the specs mentioned above, as well as high-performance motherboards and cooling systems available in desktop systems. If you're looking for top-of-the-line speed and have the cash to spend, a desktop is the way you'll want to go.

What Will You Use it For?

In general, you'll want to choose a laptop vs. a tablet if you need to do more than check email and social networks or watch videos and play games. Laptops are best for real work, even if that work only includes creating Office documents.

Most laptops are more powerful than tablets and have larger internal storage. There's far more software available for laptops vs. tablets (with the exception of Windows 8 tablet PCs) and greater file compatibility for documents, music, images, video, and more. The web browsing experience is arguably better on laptops vs. tablets, especially now that Adobe no longer supports Flash for tablets and other mobile devices.

Though tablets are often lighter than laptops, there are many ultra-thin, light computers (such as ultrabooks or Apple's MacBook Air line) that give you the portability you need without sacrificing performance or functionality. If you want the best of both worlds, consider a hybrid PC: a Windows tablet with a keyboard dock that turns it into a laptop when connected. Still, even hybrids may not always give you the power or storage space you need.

Choose Based on What You Need

Before deciding between a tablet vs. a laptop, think about what you need to do with it.

Get a tablet if:

You already have a laptop or desktop computer and want a companion device.

Your needs are very basic: checking email, posting to social networks.

You want something purely for entertainment: movies, TV, music, eBooks.

You're looking for a device that's very simple and easy to use.

Get a laptop if:

You're shopping for a primary computer and want something portable.

You need a device for work, school, designing, creating content, or anything that requires high performance.

We hope these guidelines help you solve your tablet vs. laptop conundrum, and be sure to check out our full laptop and tablet buying guides for further information on each form factor.