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  1. So many brands of Smart TV and so many models in the market, see until blur... Some recommend only buy LG and Samsung, one salesman swear by Sony, another one say Phillips better, the more I listen, the more confused I get... If looking for an under $1500 55" Smart 4k LED TV (whether with inbuilt Android or not), what do you guys recommend? TIA
  2. Am I the only one to think that almost all the face of modern EV look the same? The #3 comes with 268 horsepower (200 kilowatts) out of the box courtesy of a single electric motor, while the more powerful Smart #3 Brabus produces a feistier 422 hp (315 kW) via two electric motors, one on each axle. It takes 5.8 seconds for the standard Smart #3 to hit 100 kilometers per hour, and just 3.7 seconds for the Brabus model to do the same. The most efficient, single-motor Smart #3 has 455 kilometers of range on WLTP while the dual-motor model sees that figure drop slightly to 435 km. DC fast charging is listed at 150 kilowatts, which allows for a recharge from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.
  3. Source: https://www.lowyat.net/2022/270902/smart-1-official-launch-specs/ Seven months after Concept #1 was revealed in Munich, the revitalise smart Automobile Co. has officially launched its first production model for the company’s new all-electric era, the smart #1. In case you’re wondering, the actual way to pronounce the EV’s name is “smart HASHTAG one” according to the official launch video. In case you are not familiar with the current iteration of smart Automobile Co., the company is no longer a full subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz but has been transformed into a joint venture between the company and Geely. As such, the Stuttgart giant is responsible for the design of the new smart #1 while the engineering portion is being handled by its Hangzhou counterpart. Exterior-wise, smart has generally retained the design lines of its Concept #1 for the production model albeit with some differences such as smaller 19-inch wheels, a less extravagant glass roof, and rear doors that still have front-mounted hinges. Measuring 4270mm long, 1822mm wide, and 1636mm tall alongside a wheelbase of 2750mm, the 1,820kg SUV also features concealed door handles and frameless doors together with up to 411L boot space and a 15L front boot. Alongside customisable ambient lighting, the smart #1 is equipped with touchscreen infotainment & vehicle control system that features a 12.8-inch Full HD display while the driver has also been provided with a 9.2-inch Full HD digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch Head Up Display. For the Premium and Launch Edition variants of the EV, there is also a 13-speakers audio system from Beats. Featuring a 200kw rear-wheel-drive setup that produces 272PS of power together with 343Nm of maximum torque, the SUV has a maximum speed of 180km/h. Through the car’s 66kWh battery, smart claimed that its new SUV is able to reach a maximum range of between 420km to 440km according to the WLTP standards. As always, charging times depends on the type of charger used with the smart #1. According to the company, the SUV can be charged from 10% to 80% in under 3 hours with a 22kW AC charger or in under 30 minutes when using a 150kW DC charger. Despite the official announcement today, smart didn’t reveal anything regarding the release date or the pricing for its new all-electric compact SUV. While Proton Edar has recently signed a deal to bring smart EVs into Malaysia, the company also has yet to make any official announcement regarding the availability of smart #1 for our market.
  4. This Smart overlander might be tiny but is full of features. This heavily modified Smart Fortwo might be the world's tiniest overlander. The video above shows the pint-sized off-roader on a camping trip. The clip below chronicles the build from a stock vehicle into this rugged machine. One of the Smart's interesting features is that its plastic body panels are easily removable. This is especially handy for this build because taking off the pieces provides easier access to the suspension and wheels. The modifications include installing spacers to lift the ride height by 1.969 inches (50 millimeters). There's also room to fit much larger, off-road-focused tires. This Fortwo is a soft top, and the builder wants to mount a roof-top tent. The convoluted solution is for the builder to have his buddy fabricate an external roll cage. It makes the Smart look a lot more rugged, especially with the addition of spotlights and an LED bar. A winch also mounts to the front. The recovery boards on the sides aren't functional but look cool. The changes aren't only on the outside. The builder also constructs a custom box that holds a two-burner gas stove and a sink. Unfortunately, the guy built the structure before lifting the car's suspension. The result is that it's sitting a bit too high to use comfortably. When it's time to eat, there's a silverware set in a fitted case. The setup means nothing slides around, even when driving over rugged terrain. While turning a Smart Fortwo into an overlander is absurd from a usability standpoint, the project is a fascinating example of what's possible. Judging from this video, a person could actually use this little rig on the occasional camping trip. Earlier in 2022, we saw an off-road-modified Smart Fortwo come up for sale. It had an eight-inch suspension lift and 30-inch tires to climb over rugged terrain. To protect the little vehicle, there was an external roll cage and skid plates. With only 70 horsepower (52 kilowatts), the top speed was allegedly only around 65 miles per hour (105 kilometers per hour). Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/606039/smart-car-gets-overlanding-conversion-with-roof-tent-and-stove/
  5. Proton recently announced that it has signed a deal with smart Automobile Company to introduce the brand’s upcoming electric vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand in the near future. If you’re wondering whether this is the same smart brand that was responsible for the tiny smart ForTwo two-seater compact car that you may have caught a glimpse of on Malaysian roads in the mid-2000s, then you are right. But then again, it is not the same smart brand that you may have known and this deal with Proton certainly does not involve any smart ForTwo or ForFour which were made by the brand when it was still a division of Mercedez-Benz. This is because the smart Automobile Company that we highlighted here is actually a new joint venture company between Mercedez-Benz and Geely. Announced in late 2019, the joint venture is focusing on the new generation of smart-branded electric vehicles that will be released in China as well as the global markets. Mercedes-Benz Design is responsible for the interior and exterior look of these new generation smart electric vehicles while their development and engineering are handled by Geely. Given Geely’s status as one of Proton’s parent companies, it is not hard to see why the Malaysian automaker was roped into this deal which will see Proton Edar becoming the importer, distributor, and dealer for smart cars in Malaysia and Thailand. Additionally, Proton Edar will also be responsible for smart’s after-sales services in both countries as well. While we are not going to see a mass-produced Proton electric vehicle through this deal, the brand’s Chairman, Syed Faisal Albar pointed out that it will still allow Proton to gain experience and build up the necessary skills that the company needs to be part of the New Energy Vehicle’s market in this region. No release timeline was mentioned in the announcement though but the wait shouldn’t be that long as Daimler and Geely have already planned to launch the first group of the new generation smart electric vehicles within this year.
  6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDTYkYVFF4 The SMART Autonomous Self Driving Vehicle is a collaborative project between the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and NUS. The research aim of the vehicle is to provide 'mobility on demand' to supplement the existing transport system. The vehicle uses a variety of sensors to guide itself along the road and to react to obstacles, other vehicles and most importantly, pedestrians.
  7. Who have brought this? Good? https://www.nonda.co/products/smart-vehicle-health-monitor Nonda ZUS Smart Vehicle Health Monitor: Give your car a health check any time https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/give-your-car-a-health-check-any-time The Nonda ZUS Smart Vehicle Health Monitor is a small Bluetooth adapter that connects to your car's On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) port. The OBD-II is your car's on-board computer that monitors important information, such as emission, engine coolant temperature, mileage, and ignition. Its port is usually used by professional mechanics to troubleshoot vehicle issues. And now, you can monitor your car's vital statistics at your convenience with this adapter. Just plug it into the OBD-II port, pair it with your smartphone using the ZUS app (available on Android and iOS) and you will be able to keep track of your car's health in real time. The most difficult part is locating the hidden OBD-II port. It is usually located behind the dashboard, above the brake pad or accelerator pad (transport regulations dictate it must be located 0.6m from the steering wheel for easy access). Once you find it, pop in the adapter and start your car's engine. Launch the ZUS app at the same time. Note that you will need an account to use the app - either sign up for a new Nonda account or use your Facebook account. Upon logging in, tap on Add Device at the top right corner of the Dashboard window of the app and choose the ZUS Smart Vehicle Health Monitor option. The pairing is almost immediate. The Dashboard will show real-time data of your car's current speed, top speed, current engine revolution, top engine revolution and engine coolant temperature. It is great to know such data, so as not to "over-rev" the car's engine. The app also has Car Finder, Mileage and Safety Centre options. Car Finder remembers where you parked your car, while Mileage automatically logs your drives in terms of distance travelled, time taken and mileage cost. It has pre-set mileage rates for the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. You can key in your mileage rate by calculating the cost of petrol, based on your car's fuel consumption. It is a good way to keep track of your fuel expenditure. You are allowed up to 60 free mileage logs a month, but you can have unlimited mileage logs via a monthly subscription of US$2.99 (S$4.09). The Safety Centre option is probably the highlight of the adapter. It allows you to identify potential issues by performing a number of checks, which encompass emission, ignition system, speed and idling control, computer circuit and gear box. I am glad my three-year-old car passed all the checks. But I cannot verify how accurate the checks are as the app just shows the list of checks being done. There is no data associated with the checks - for example, the gear ratio is not shown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuqzCD649Z0 It saves you trips to the mechanic by giving you real-time telemetry and allows you to perform checks any time you want. SPECSPRICE: $99 CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth WEIGHT: 25g (body with battery and memory card) RATINGFEATURES: 4/5 DESIGN: 3/5 PERFORMANCE: 3/5 VALUE FOR MONEY: 3/5 OVERALL: 3/5
  8. here we go again ... after smart bin, we will have smart letter boxes !! Singapore Post is trying out PostPal, a “smart letterbox”, at two blocks in Clementi The one-year trial starts on Dec 18 at Block 202 Clementi Ave 6 The smart letterbox system will alert residents whenever they receive mail Residents may collect their items by scanning a unique QR code at the letterbox Residents at one housing block in Clementi will soon receive mail receipt notifications whenever mail has arrived in their letterboxes. They will also be able to check the exact number of mail items they have received. These residents may then retrieve their mail by scanning a unique QR code dynamically generated by the Singapore Post (SingPost) mobile application and scan it at the letterbox.These innovations are part of the services that come with PostPal, a new “smart letterbox” that SingPost unveiled on Thursday (Dec 3) and will try out at Block 202 Clementi Ave 6 for a year from Dec 18.PostPal will also be installed at Block 205 some weeks later as part of the trial.These blocks were chosen because they are representative of the average mail profile of public housing in Singapore, SingPost said. From Dec 11, its employees will conduct an outreach programme in the neighbourhood for a week, to help residents learn how to retrieve their mail from the new letterboxes.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mr Vincent Phang, the head of postal services in Singapore at SingPost, said that the company hopes to roll out PostPal to a district in the northern part of Singapore in coming months.He added that PostPal is most suitable for high-rise, dense urban housing, which makes up over 80 per cent of housing in Singapore, he said.Another feature of PostPal is that the letterbox can be customised to suit the mail profile of particular housing blocks.For example, if a block sees consistently high deliveries from e-commerce merchants, SingPost can reconfigure the letterbox there with larger modules to hold bigger packages. It could also do so for particular periods, such as during the year-end online sales peak season. This QR code verification process eliminates the need to manually unlock and lock letterboxes using a key that can be lost or duplicated, and residents may also use the SingPost app to authorise trusted individuals to collect mail from PostPal on their behalf. Each PostPal is equipped with an auto-sorting machine capable of accurately arranging and storing mail for individual residences, which SingPost said “greatly minimises misdeliveries due to human error while significantly relieving the postman’s daily burden”.Mr Phang was asked if PostPal will be integrated with the parcel locker network announced by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in July.“It’s early days, so this is just one prototype and one trial in a couple of blocks here, but in time to come, we hope that this is something we can explore. So we are in talks with IMDA on how we could collaborate in this space and to cooperate to make sure that (the collection of) both letters and parcels can be a seamless experience for our customers,” he said. IMDA has said that 1,000 locker stations will be deployed across the island by the end of next year.Mr Phang also said that postmen and other teams in SingPost’s processing and sortation function are in the process of improving their skills. One resident of Block 202, Mr Foo Ka Jong, 61, said that the smart letterboxes were the right way forward and that he can learn to get used to scanning a QR code to get his mail. “It will be faster and at least we know how many letters we have inside,” Mr Foo, who is self-employed, said. He checks the letterbox once a week but often forgets to do so and by the time he does, his letterbox is full. Now, he will know when something has arrived and he can check it right away.His son, Mr Foo Hong Ming, 27, is also looking forward to the new system because he would no longer have to worry about remembering to take along his keys to open the mailbox.PostPal was co-developed by SingPost and robotics firm PBA Group (PBA Robotics). Pisces Technologies, a homegrown company specialising in systems automation, and a subsidiary of PBA Robotics, also worked closely with SingPost to develop and build the latest public trial prototype of PostPal. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-smart-letterboxes-start-one-year-public-trial-two-blocks-clementi?cid=emarsys-today_TODAY's evening briefing for Dec 3, 2020 (ACTIVE)_newsletter_03122020_today
  9. Hi, Just got my Jade in August. Having some problem with the doors. Advice appreciated. Problem 1. Car locked. Remote in pocket. Not able to unlock the door on the passenger side. Have to unlock the door from driver side. Once unlock from driver side, then only can be lock and unlock from passenger side. Once car locked, and walked away from car for 10 to 15 mins, cannot unlock from passenger side again (no response when holding on to the handle). Have to first unlock from driver side before the passenger side door work normally again. Problem 2. Boot door. Almost the same as above but with additional problem. Cannot lock with the button under the handle. When I pressed the lock button, no sound, no light, no function. When I pressed the unlock button, got sound, got light but cannot open the boot. All doors able to lock and unlock using the remote control Any bros with similar experience or can recommended workshop that can resolve the above issues.
  10. Brabus' Ultimate E 2020 Is a $53k USD Electric Pocket Rocket source: https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/brabus-ultimate-e-smart-eq-fortwo-cabrio-tuned-city-car-electric-2020-first-look Automotive tuner Brabus has given its Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio-based model, the Ultimate E, a facelift and revision for 2020. In 2019, the model was dubbed the first-ever performance-tuned electric car. Its latest iteration packs the same amount of power, producing 92 HP, which propels the two-seater from 0-60 MPH in 10.9 seconds. Brabus’ Ultimate E 2020 will continue onto a top speed of 81 MPH, and is good for 125 km of range. Although these figures are not in-line with Brabus’ usual high-performance models, the car does feature a three-phase synchronous motor to change the dynamics and give a greater sense of speed. A newly calibrated torque control system, as well as four driving settings that range from “Standard” and “Eco” to “Sport” and “Sport+” give the car a “pocket rocket” feel. All of this is accessed via the “Driving Fun Switch,” which when turned to its max setting will give the car a total torque output of 180 Nm. The Ultimate E 2020 also features a redesigned body for 2020, sporting a new WIDESTAR kit that gives more stance and a wider look to the front of the car. There’s also a new set of 18-inch forged wheels, a cockpit that’s covered in luxurious Brabus fine leather, and a new suspension system that has been tuned to cope with the wider track, lower stance and the ultra-flat tires. Take a look at the Brabus Ultimate E 2020 in the gallery above, and inquire for your own on Brabus’ website now. The Ultimate E 2020 retails for €49,449 EUR (approx. $53,400 USD) and will be limited to just 50 units.
  11. Does this forumer makes sense or is DBS just plain NUTS? http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=15911 I don't understand................got one DBS Managing Director who was retrenched today and newspapers say he got like 20 months salary as retrenchment package is it? Assuming his Managing Director pay is S$12,000, then 20 months would be S$240,000! And S$12,00 is just a modest estimation on my part. If that's the case, won't DBS suffer a loss? I mean, the purpose of retrenchment is to save costs, but by paying this guy S$240,000 in advance, what are they thinking?! DBS lose one-shot S$240,000 (20-months worth of salary) by sacking a staff and he don't even need to work at DBS anymore, and he gets free pay. If they keep him, they will only need to pay him S$12,000 a month and stil get his work contributions and results. If that's the case, why people can still cry when get retrenched? If it's me, I would be praying to the Heavens and hope my company retrench me ASAP, immediately if possible. That Managing Director must be laughing all the way to the bank. He don't even need to work for the rest of his life, assuming he sells his bungalow and buying 4-room flat and car(s), with his savings all these while and that S$240,000 goodie he received from generous DBS. And there'll be more than enough $$$ leftover for his son's education and daily food and groceries. What's the rationale of these big fat-*** retrenchment pay? Has these companies gone bonkers after suffering big losses recently?
  12. The new tech driving traffic on Singapore's roads Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-technology-driving-traffic-singapore-roads-11688500
  13. Recently came across an Android local application called "Summon Auntie" where we can alert /page each other in single click. In addition, it shows the Traffic news (the google map one), timer reminder for parking. This should be available for I-phones as well. Let us add interesting applications in this thread. 1. Summon Auntie 2.
  14. My laptop has a mini display port and a USB port. My TV has three HDMI ports all in use and a few USB 2 and a USB 3 port. Any way I can watch stuff from my laptop on my Smart TV? My missus wants to watch a Chinese TV series - The story of Yanxi Palace - which she can get on the laptop but would be better watched on the Smart TV.
  15. Want to get a smart lock and saw this ad online. Have anyone use this before? Should I get it?
  16. Guys......looking around to join more forum chat topics and come to mind that there is no APP for MCF. Therefore, suggesting MCF to come up with an APP both IOS and Andriod, this way, most of us Bros and Sis can have them all on hand. Using mobile phone website to access is not convenient at all. Anyone support your ideas and we can feedback with MCF looking into it. Ideas can range from functions and designs or anything you may think off. Even if someone can contact MCF bosses. I am sure this can work somehow.....Cheers.
  17. Has anyone come across a product like this one? Those manual flip ones available on Qoo10.sg and Ebay do not appear to have positive feedbacks in terms of cutting down glare and improve visibility. I'm wondering if an active model like this one works.
  18. Hi guys, those stay near Sembawang MRT station just found this car wash place recommended by my friend. Very good service, for those interested can try it.
  19. Smart Phone cost on S$25/- ..... Its started with Xiaomi at S$169/-, now Mozilla ............ yahoo news: Why You May Be Buying a $25 Smartphone Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Mozilla has revealed a prototype smartphone running on Firefox OS aimed squarely at emerging markets. Costing only $25, it's the cheapest in the world...and it's better than you might think. (Source: Bloomberg) watch the video on link : http://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/25-cheapest-smartphone-ever-040351602.html MS & Andriod can step aside, heres come Firefox ..........
  20. Unlike other Smart watches with poor battery life, this can last for 30 days and is spec like a Casio, i.e use for outdoor and physical activities. http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/casio-wsd-f10-android-wear-smartwatch-hands-on/ http://wsd.casio.com/us/en/
  21. From Yahoo report. Read more for other Hi-Tech products coming in 2013 link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/digital-cra...-011455921.html Smartphones that bend When fashion and technology meet, good things can happen. Sometimes. This might be the case with bendy screen smartphones. Samsung has already shown its OLED display technology, which means this tech could be in our hands
  22. Hi bros/sis, I was at the petrol kiosk the other day and noted the selling of this "Avantree 4GS smart bluetooth headset" at $39.90. (attached image for reference) It didn't have any indication of A2DP (for media e.g music movie sound play back) but it did state Stereo music. So I was wondering if anyone have tried it as I am curious on: 1. Is it good in terms of sound quality? 2. Does it play back sound of movies, games etc? Thanks
  23. Hi guys, those stay near Sembawang MRT station just found this car wash place recommended by my friend. Very good service, for those interested can try it.
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