SITEX 2005: PDA and phone deals
By Reuben Lee
26/11/2005
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,39292413,00.htm
SITEX 2005 is not all about desktops and notebooks. Handhelds have their place
in this exhibition and many companies will entice customers with good discounts
and generous bundles. To save you some legwork, we've put together a list of
the good stuff up for grabs. Don't forget to check back often as we'll be scouring
the show floor to bring you the best deals daily!
 
(Disclaimer: While prices are correct at time of sending the page to our site, vendors may correct and alter their deals without prior notice.)
PDAs
Search by brand:
Dopod |
HP |
Mitac |
Palm
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Dopod 838
Show price: S$1,388 plus 512MB miniSD card.
Retail price: S$1,388
Remarks: Get a 512MB miniSD card with every purchase of the Dopod 838 at the SITEX fair.
Specs: Quadband; supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM and Infrared; miniSD card expansion slot; TI OMAP 850 processor; 1.3-megapixel camera; QVGA display resolution; Windows Mobile 5.0.
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Dopod 900
Show price: S$1,888 plus free Bluetooth headset and 1GB SD card
Retail price: S$1,888
Remarks: Dopod's 3G-enabled PDA-phone, the 900, comes bundled with a free Bluetooth headset and 1GB SD card at the SITEX show.
Specs: Triband; supports 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM and Infrared; SDIO/SD/MMC expansion slot; Intel Bulverde 520MHz processor; 1.3-megapixel camera; VGA display resolution; Windows Mobile 5.0.
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HP iPaq hx4700
Show price: S$999 plus free GPS kit and battery.
Retail price: S$999
Remarks: SITEX visitors are entitled to a free GPS navigation kit (worth S$270) and extra battery (worth S$100) with every purchase of the iPaq hx4700 handheld.
Specs: Intel PXA270 624MHz processor; Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition; 4-inch VGA screen; integrated Wi-Fi, bluetooth, infrared and USB; SD and CF expansion slots.
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HP iPaq rx1950
Show price: S$499 plus free pouch
Retail price: S$599
Remarks: Those who have been eyeing the recently launched iPaq rx1950 can now get it for S$100 off its recommended retail price at the SITEX fair. Comes with a free HP Denim pouch, too.
Specs: Samsung 300MHz processor; Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 96MB of user available memory; integrated Wi-Fi; 3.5-inch TFT screen; SD/MMC expansion slot; onboard USB and infrared.
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HP iPaq hw6515
Show price: S$1,199 plus freebies; S$699 if you trade in the iPaq 6365
Retail price: S$1,199
Remarks: Every purchase of the iPaq hw6515 comes bundled with a digital map of Singapore, Bluetooth headset, SD Wi-Fi card and i-San pouch. Owners of the iPaq 6365 can trade in their handhelds and buy the hw6515 for just S$699.
Specs: Quadband; Intel PXA270 312MHz processor; Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition; 55MB of user available memory; integrated Bluetooth; 1.3-megapixel camera; thumb keyboard; SDIO and miniSD expansion slot.
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HP iPaq hx2490
Show price: S$899 plus freebies
Retail price: S$899
Remarks: SITEX visitors can get a free battery and pouch for every purchase of the HP iPaq hx2490 PDA.
Specs: Intel PXA270 624MHz processor; Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0; 192MB total memory; 3.5-inch QVGA display; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; SD/CF expansion slot.
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Mitac Mio 169
Show price: S$799 with map and freebies
Retail price: S$899
Remarks: Mitac's latest GPS-enabled PDA features a built-in SiRF Star III GPS module (20 satellite channels) and will be going for S$100 less than its usual price. The package includes MapKing 3D map for Singapore and Malaysia, 128MB memory card and pouch.
Specs: 400MHz processor; GPS-enabled; 3.5-inch QVGA display; Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition OS; onboard SDIO/SD/MMC slot; 125.6 x 79.5 x 24.2mm; 172.35g.
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Palm Treo 650 Special Blue Edition 
Show price: S$1,038 plus lots of freebies.
Retail price: S$1,038
Remarks: The special blue edition of the Palm Treo 650 now comes with a free SITEX bundle of goodies that includes a 256MB SD card, second battery, extra stylus, screen protector and PDA case.
Specs: Quadband smart phone; Palm OS 5.4; Bluetooth and USB; SDIO/SD/MMC expansion slot; Intel PXA27 314MHz processor; 320x320-pixel display; QWERTY keyboard; 113 x 59 x 23mm; 178g
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Palm TX
Show price: S$548 plus freebies.
Retail price: S$548
Remarks: Every purchase of the Palm TX includes a free 256MB SD card and screen protector bundle.
Specs: Palm OS; 312MHz processor; 480x320-pixel LCD screen; supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Infrared, USB; SDIO/SD/MMC expansion slot; 120.1 x 78.2 x 15.5mm; 148.8g
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Palm LifeDrive
Show price: S$799 plus freebies.
Retail price: S$868
Remarks: Customers who purchase the LifeDrive at SITEX show are entitled to a free PDA case, Palm wireless keyboard and LifeDrive Mobile Entertainment CD (worth S$200).
Specs: Palm OS; Intel Xscale 416MHz processor; onboard 4GB hard drive; 480x320-pixel LCD screen; supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi; SDIO slot; 121 x 73 x 19 mm; 193g
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Palm Tungsten E2
Show price: S$348 plus freebies.
Retail price: S$418
Remarks: Get a free 256MB SD card, leather case, pack-of-3 stylii and four screen protectors with every purchase of the Palm Tungsten E2 during SITEX.
Specs: Palm OS; 200MHz processor; 320x320-pixel LCD screen; supports Bluetooth; SD/MMS expansion slot; 114 x 79 x 15mm; 133g.
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(Disclaimer: While prices are correct at time of sending the page to our site, vendors may correct and alter their deals without prior notice.)
Mobile phones
Search by brand:
BenQ |
Nokia |
Siemens
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BenQ M315
Show price: S$99 with 2-yr contract; S$298 (phone only).
Retail price: S$398 (phone only)
Remarks: BenQ's recently launched entry-level mobile phone, the M315, will be offered at the SITEX show for S$298 (without contract).
Specs: Triband; 1.5-inch 16-bit color LCD screen; Bluetooth; onboard camera; WAP2.0; GPRS Class 10; 102 x 44 x 18mm; 86g.
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Nokia 6230i
Show price: S$228 for two-year contract + freebies
Retail price: S$298
Remarks: Exclusive only to the SITEX event, customers can purchase the Nokia 6230i at a discounted price of S$228 and get a leather case as well as 256MB MMC card free. Starhub is also offering a S$100 Tangs voucher and Gmask voucher for those signing a new mobile package.
Specs: Triband; 1.3-megapixel camera; video recording and playback; MP3, AAC playback and ringtones; FM radio; MMC card expansion slot; 103 x 44 x 20mm; 99g.
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Siemens M75
Show price: S$68 for two-year contract + freebie
Retail price: S$168
Remarks: In addition to a S$100 discount, SITEX visitors will also get a free Siemens Music Stand worth S$128 for every M75 handset purchase. Starhub is also offering a S$100 Tangs voucher and Gmask voucher for those signing a new mobile package.
Specs: Triband; Siemens Protection System; shock, splashwater and dust resistant (IP54 certified); supports Java, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB ; 110.5 x 51.5 x 20.8mm; 110g.
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Siemens CX75
Show price: S$368 (phone only)
Retail price: S$368 (phone only)
Remarks: The triband Siemens CX75 makes it debut at the SITEX show at an introductory price of S$368. Check it out at the BenQ booth.
Specs: Triband; 1.3-megapixel camera; onboard MP3/AAC player; 3D Java engine; video recording and playback; MMC card expansion slot; Bluetooth; 110 x 48 x 19mm; 98g.
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(Disclaimer: While prices are correct at time of sending the page to our site, vendors may correct and alter their deals without prior notice.)
Bluetooth headsets
Search by brand:
Airoblue |
Jabra |
Logitech
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Airoblue G5 Bluetooth Headset
Show price: S$68
Retail price: S$118
Remarks: Get this Bluetooth headset for less than S$70 at the SITEX fair.
Specs: 400 hours standby and 14 hours talktime; two-year warranty.
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Jabra BT150
Show price: S$98
Retail price: S$128
Remarks: Jabra is offering a S$30 discount for its new BT150 Bluetooth headset.
Specs: 6 hours talktime; 16g; Bluetooth version 1.2; volume control; contoured earhook.
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Jabra BT500
Show price: S$188
Retail price: Not available
Remarks: Jabra is offering a free gift for every purchase of the BT500 Bluetooth headset.
Specs: 8 hours talktime; 240 hours standby; one-toucvh pairing button; 19g; Bluetooth 1.2.
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Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset
Show price: S$79 with trade-in
Retail price: S$109
Remarks: Get a S$30 discount for every purchase of the Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset with trade-in. More details at the Logitech booth. A car charger kit is also available at a special price of S$9.90 with every purchase.
Specs: 7 hours talktime; 250 hours standby; WindStop microphone.
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Logitech Mobile Express Headset
Show price: S$79
Retail price: Not available
Remarks: Logitech's new Mobile Express Headset will be available at S$79 at the SITEX show.
Specs: 4 hours talktime; 250 hours standby.
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Logitech Mobile Traveller Headset
Show price: S$129
Retail price: Not available
Remarks: Logitech's new Mobile Traveller Headset will be available at S$129 at the SITEX show.
Specs: 8 hours talktime; 300 hours standby; WindStop microphone.
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(Disclaimer: While prices are correct at time of sending the page to our site, vendors may correct and alter their deals without prior notice.)
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