Gadget Freaks Should be Wary in Singapore; 5 Steps to Avoid Scams
August 10, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Lifestyle
From personal experience, Singapore is a great place to look for—and buy—gadgets. But you have to be careful about where you buy. Or at least know when it’s ok to fork over those hard-earned funds.
The stories as related by the victims are practically the same. It involves a seller and a buyer agreeing on a price; after the latter hands over the money, the former suddenly claims that he already gave the merchandise. Continue reading for a sample account, which details how these unscrupulous sellers take advantage of tourists.
Nokia Connection 2008 Roadmap: New Phones, Robust Ovi Services
June 16, 2008 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Cellphones
I’m currently in Singapore for Nokia Connection 2008, basically their own “lock out” version of CommunicAsia. I’ve written up a few posts about this on Cellphone9 and would like to recap everything that has happened form day one to the middle of day 2.
Highlights would include the launch of the new Nokia E71 and E66 enterprise phones and a more solid Ovi platform. There are also hints of Nokia going into the mobile advertising business.
The Nokia Connection 2008 Launch Party: A closer look at N-Gage, new phone launches and testament to the Ovi commitment.
Nokia E66 and E71 Details: Essentially …read more
