Kuala Lumpur, 5 April 2012 – A train station covered with art generally conjures images of graffiti and murals, more often than not created by bare hands and paint. A centrally located train terminal is not a typical location to display artful pieces, illustrations, sketches and doodles created from a digital mobile device, but that is exactly what Samsung has done to Kuala Lumpur’s main LRT station located where the city had its beginnings.
The Masjid Jamek LRT station has been selected by the global digital media and convergence technologies leader as its first “art gallery” to display whimsical, fanciful and delightful digital art pieces created on its first hybrid smartphone, Samsung GALAXY Note.
More than 140 panels that make up 29 art pieces are on display on the station’s exterior and interior facades, meandering its corridors and escalators. Some 1.4 million KL commuters and tourists are using the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines monthly via Masjid Jamek LRT station and they will be able to view these pieces that demonstrate the power and versatility of the Samsung GALAXY Note.
Popularly referred to as “Gallery Note,” the art exhibit will be on display for 12 months. On hand to open Gallery Note were senior executives from Samsung, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad, and Big Tree Outdoor.
A Celebration of Visual Expression
“Gallery Note at Masjid Jamek is a celebration of visual expression and our modest effort to add to the unique scenery of Kuala Lumpur. As a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, we are committed to innovating and producing devices that provide a rich user experience,” said Kwon Jae Hoon, Managing Director of Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
“Samsung GALAXY Note is a smartphone that will delight both serious and casual smartphone users. It has the capability to deliver simple drawings or more complicated diagrams. We hope that this gallery of illustrations will inspire the artist in everyone to experience the power of Samsung GALAXY Note and create doodles of their own,” Kwon stated.
Much of the Gallery Note exhibits are reflective of the environment in which they are placed, enabling commuters to interact with the artwork and its setting. The huge ‘Kinabalu Climb Challenge,’ is located on the longest stairs at the station, measuring more than 10 meters in length. The art piece likens the climb upstairs to trekking up Mount Kinabalu.
Additionally, QR codes enhance the interactive experience. The QR code for the art piece named ‘Distance in Steps’ may link users to maps of the landmark through Google Maps, or a website about the landmark and its significance. Each art piece is connected to different links, ensuring commuters have something different to experience each time they pass their favourite art piece.
Gallery Note is also set up at Kuala Lumpur City Centre Convex Tunnel, which connects the Suria KLCC shopping mall to the Convention Centre, Aquaria as well as the new pedestrian tunnel. The massive art piece, ‘Samsung GALAXY Vortex,’ envelopes the entire tunnel, featuring a vibrant stream of various marine life on the ceiling that congregates into a stream of everyday items, such as a guitar, a barbeque set, and a TV.
So realistic are the images that shoppers and commuters have been seen touching and further examining the illustrations to see if they are real.
The Samsung GALAXY Note – the Ultimate Do-in-One Smartphone
Launched in November 2011, the Samsung GALAXY Note has seen worldwide sales rise to five million units in six months. The device is known for its large, 5.3 HD Super AMOLED display and combines the portability of a smartphone with the expansive viewing experience, multi-tasking and content creation capabilities of a diverse set of multimedia devices.
For more information on the Samsung GALAXY Note, please visit www.samsung.com/my.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
An Art Gallery in the Heart of KL to Note
HP Unveils Its First Business Ultrabook, Offering Industry’s Best Battery Life
HP Folio designed to bridge gap between professional and personal life
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3, 2012 – HP today introduced its first business Ultrabook™, which features a thin and light design, strong security options and a responsive solid-state hard drive for the ultimate mobile experience.
The HP Folio13 also delivers up to 9.0 hours of battery life, the highest performance available among Ultrabook™ devices currently on the market.
(L-R, foreground), HP Malaysia Personal Systems Group (PSG)’s Charlie Cheah, Market Development Manager for Consumer Portables, Kim Dae Hwan, Country General Manager and James Low, Market Development Manager for Consumer Desktops and Accessories posing with their new product line up at the recent launch.
With battery life to get you through the workday, users are no longer saddled with carrying power adapters to charge their notebook PC. Plus, a wide array of ports, including Ethernet, eliminates the need to carry cumbersome dongles. Mobile professionals can now stay productive and get through their entire business day – from home to business and back home – with only the HP Folio13.
“This category of product breaks new ground and will be a likely choice for businesses to offer to employees looking for a more consumer centric experience,” said Crawford Del Prete, Chief Research Officer, IDC. “We expect Ultrabooks™ will re-ignite interest in the small form factor PC category, and by 2015 expect 95 million Ultrabooks™ will be shipping WW annually.
Measuring less than 0.75-inch thin and utilizing an ultra slim 13.3-inch diagonal high-definition (HD) BrightView display, the HP Folio13 weighs just 1.50-kg.
Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors, the HP Folio13 also includes Intel® Rapid Start technology which gets your system up and running fast to help you save time.
The HP Folio13 includes a backlit keyboard for mobile users who work in low-light conditions. A full array of ports, including RJ-45 and USB 3.0, allows users greater flexibility to connect to the information they need. The HP Folio13 also includes a solid-state drive (SSD) with 128 GB of storage for fast response times and increased reliability.
The HP Folio13 features HP CoolSense technology, which uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a noticeably cooler notebook. The notebook also includes an HP Imagepad for highly accurate, advanced multitouch gesture support.
Additional features include an HP TrueVision HD Webcam for brighter, cleaner HD images, and Dolby® Advanced Audio.
Users who need a desktop-like environment or additional audio, video, network and USB connectivity can connect the HP Folio13 to the HP USB 2.0 dock.
Pricing and availability
The HP Folio13 is available in Malaysia with a starting price of RM2,999.
Additional information is available at www.hp.com/personal.
HP Introduces Its First 27-inch All-in-One PC
New line-up also includes HP’s most powerful Pavilion PC to date
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3, 2012 – HP today unveiled new consumer PCs that offer consumers and professionals enhanced design, performance and convenience.
— HP Omni27 PC is the company’s first 27-inch diagonal All-in-One PC and the first non-touch HP PC to feature HP’s exclusive Magic Canvas software for a truly engaging entertainment experience
— HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix h9 PC, one of HP’s most powerful Pavilion PCs to date, is engineered to deliver incredible performance for power-hungry applications
Standout style, performance and simplicity
The HP Omni27 All-in-One PC is designed specifically for consumers who demand meticulous design, simplicity and performance. Its elegant flat panel display features edge-to-edge glass and tilts up to 25 degrees, allowing users to adjust the 27-inch diagonal high-definition (HD) screen to their comfort level.
The HP Omni27 is the first non-touch HP PC to feature HP’s Magic Canvas software, which allows the desktop to expand horizontally and accommodate the photos, videos and applications that users need. Windows desktop shortcuts, task bar and start menu can all be accessed through the HP Magic Canvas, so users can work without leaving the intuitive interface.
Convenient features like HP LinkUp Technology also let users access and edit content from a notebook PC on the Omni27’s large display with minimized file transfer hassles.
As powerful as it is beautiful, the HP Omni27 offers multi-core processors, advanced HD graphics and up to 2TB of storage. Additionally, standard features such as Beats AudioTM, a Blu-Ray disc drive and optional TV tuner make it the ideal multimedia machine.
Powerful machine that keeps you in the spotlight
The HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix h9 is the company’s most powerful Pavilion PC to date, offering a futuristic design and expandability for users focused on content creation and immersive gaming.
Distinct hardware details, including armor plating that extends across the top and front of the bezel and attention-grabbing lighting in red, make the HPE Phoenix stand out among today’s desktop PCs. The HPE Phoenix has room for up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and three internal hard drives, enabling users to push their performance to the limit. It also offers a valet tray equipped with USB ports for easy access and charging of smartphones, digital cameras and MP3 players.
With a peek-a-boo side panel, the HPE Phoenix also has available an optional liquid cooling system to extend the life of the PC by drawing heat away from high-performance processors, and protecting sensitive components from heat overload.
High-end discrete graphics cards can also support multiple displays, while delivering captivating video performance and picture quality. Exclusive features such as HP Magic Canvas, LinkUp Technology and Beats AudioTM offer users a simplified experience.
Users can also rise to the next level of immersive gaming with RIFT Digital Collector’s Edition, the latest massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from Trion. Users can download and enjoy free access to RIFT for sixty days with every purchase of HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix. Following which, a charge of around US$15 per month is necessary for continuous access to the game.
Pricing and availability
— The HP Omni27 All-in-One PCs are expected to be available in Malaysia from March at a starting price of approximately RM4,388.
— The HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix h9 PCs are expected to be available from mid April 2012 in Malaysia at a starting price of approximately RM4,288.
HP Unveils Extraordinary Glass Design in New HP ENVY14 Spectre
Newest member of ENVY portfolio defies conventional notebook design
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 – HP revealed the HP ENVY14 Spectre, a premium consumer UltrabookTM PC that commands attention with its unparalleled use of glass and stunning performance.
Tough yet beautiful, the HP ENVY14 Spectre uses lightweight, scratch-resistant glass on the lid, display, palmrest and HP ImagePad – an industry first. With new advances in display engineering and chassis design to reduce the bezel thickness, the notebook fits a full 14-inch diagonal screen inside a 13.3-inch diagonal body and allows users to get more enjoyment from their entertainment.
“Sleek, midnight black glass on the outside and stark contrast silver glass on the inside make Spectre extraordinary, and defies conventional notebook design,” said Robin Seow, Vice President, Marketing, for HP Personal Systems Group in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). “We chose the Spectre name to evoke mystery, and we packed it with the best in entertainment technology to satisfy those who expect the unexpected.”
Designed like no other PC
The HP Spectre’s high-definition (HD)(1) HP Radiance Display offers some of the industry’s highest resolution and richest color for better brightness and wider viewing angles than traditional notebook displays.
An HP Radiance Backlit keyboard provides outstanding illumination using individual LEDs dedicated to each keycap. The keyboard works with an advanced proximity sensor to intelligently sense a user’s presence, lighting up when a user approaches and dimming down after he or she leaves.
Equipped with a matching audio-grade speaker mesh and Beats Audio™, an exclusive, high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats™ by Dr. Dre, the HP Spectre boasts an aluminum analog volume dial that acts as a visual design cue and works seamlessly with Beats Audio™ Manager to precisely adjust audio levels.
Built-in HP Wireless Audio turns any home into a concert hall, allowing users to stream uncompressed audio to up to four external devices or directly to any KleerNet™-compatible device.
The Spectre is also one of the first notebooks to feature HP Touch to Share, a near-field communications (NFC) technology, which allows users to share data between select NFC-enabled smartphones and the notebook.
Uncompromising performance
The HP Spectre is blazingly fast, stunningly sleek and boasts up to 9.5 hours of battery life.(2)
Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors,(3) the 20-mm-thin HP Spectre weighs less than 1.8-kilos(4) and includes up to 256 gigabytes (GB) of storage in an ultrafast mSata solid state drive(5). Intel Rapid Start Technology also allows for quick boot and resume times.
The HP Spectre also comes loaded with HP exclusives, such as HP CoolSense technology, which automatically adjusts performance and internal fan settings for a noticeably cooler PC. In addition, the HP ImagePad provides precise multifinger touch navigation and the HP TrueVision HD(1) Webcam provides brighter, cleaner HD images.
Eliminating the need for external dongles, the HP Spectre features a full array of advanced input and output options, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI and Mini DisplayPort.
Additionally, the HP Spectre offers a performance-tuned software image, full versions of Adobe Photoshop® Elements 10 and Adobe Premiere Elements 10, two years of preinstalled Norton™ Internet Security(6) and a concierge phone line for technical support that is dedicated exclusively to HP ENVY users(7).
Awarded for excellence
Alongside the recently introduced HP ENVY15, the HP Spectre joins the award-winning ENVY portfolio as the winner of CNET’s Best of CES 2012 notebook.
The HP Spectre is also the prestigious winner of the iF Product Design Award 2012, which ranks among the world’s most important design awards and represents the seal of approval for good design. A top-class specialist jury has bestowed the award on the HP Spectre for excellence across several criteria, including design quality, functionality, ergonomics and the degree in innovation.
Pricing and availability(8)
The HP ENVY14 Spectre is expected to be available from April 2012 at a starting price of around RM 3,999 in Malaysia.
Additional information is available at www.hp.com/apac/envy
HP Expands 3D Portfolio
New consumer innovations offer most immersive 3D experience from HP to date
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3, 2012 – A pioneer in immersive display technology, HP today unveiled its latest 3D innovation for consumers. The new HP TouchSmart620 3D Edition PC will bring the thrill of 3D entertainment to life, and let users enjoy an expanded realm of 3D experiences all within their home environment.
“We’re enhancing the different aspects of the 3D experience, from introducing the new entertainment experience on the TouchSmart620 3D Edition PC to display technologies for presenting 3D content,” said Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer, Personal Systems Group, HP. “HP’s latest 3D technologies are designed to make the interaction between people and technology more intuitive and rewarding.”
An entertainment powerhouse for the consumer
For consumers who seek an incredible 3D technology experience in the comfort of their home, the new HP TouchSmart620 3D Edition PC offers an all-in-one hub of fun and entertainment in an ideal combination of form and function. Users can create their own 3D videos and pictures with the TouchSmart’s built-in webcam and share them with family and friends online or via the PC’s 23-inch diagonal HD display. The TriDef Ignition Game Player allows everyone in the family to enjoy playing their favorite games in 3D.
Featuring an intuitive and ergonomic design, the TouchSmart620 3D Edition swivels up to 180 degrees and reclines up to 60 degrees, enabling users to adjust the display’s position for a comfortable experience or reduce glare while viewing 3D content with the Active Shutter 3D Glasses.
In addition to exclusive HP features like LinkUp Technology and Beats Audio, the HP TouchSmart620 3D Edition also offers the latest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software, premium graphics and processors. The next-generation TouchSmart 5.0 interface allows users to customize their user experience by multiplying the workspace with a scrolling desktop that expands horizontally, and dragging and dropping their favourite files and apps onto the desktop’s carousel.
It’s the most intuitive and powerful touch experience to date as users can conveniently access Windows® apps, desktop icons and built-for-touch applications on an ever-expanding desktop environment.
Pricing and availability
— The HP TouchSmart620 3D Edition PC is available in Malaysia with a starting price of about RM 4,688.
Speed is all the Counts: GT5 Asia Online Tournament 2012 Super GT Cup
Malaysia, 5th April 2012 - Still remember the thrill of leaving a mark on the track at the GT5 Asia Online Tournament last year? It’s time to fill your gasoline tank as GT5 Asia Online Tournament is back on PlayStation®Network! Race to the top and representing your region to compete with other top racers from Asia in Sepang Circuit Malaysia at Super GT Sepang Grand Prix on 10th Jun 2012! This may earn you awesome amount of PSN voucher and an extra free trip to Tokyo Game Show 2012!
The tournament will be divided into Regional Tournaments, Regional Finals and Asia Final. It is open to Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) members* from Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Some of the tournament prizes will be sent to the participants’ email address or home address registered in their SEN accounts, so don’t forget to ensure the accuracy and validity of your registered information before you enter the competition.
* PlayStation®Network membership has been renamed to Sony Entertainment Network since 6 February 2012.
Important Dates:
| 9th -22nd April 2012 | Qualification Matches |
| 4th May 2012 | Result announcement for Qualification Matches |
| May 2012 | Regional Finals |
| Mid-May 2012 | Result announcement for Regional Finals |
| 10th June 2012 | Asia Final |
Prizes
‧Asia Champion
Two-way air tickets and hotel accommodation to attend Tokyo Game Show 2012 in September 2012 and a Trophy for the Asian Championship.
‧Regional Matches
| 1st Place | *Two-way air tickets and hotel accommodation to Malaysia to attend the Asia Final in Sepang Circuit Malaysia at Super GT Sepang Grand Prix and MYR390 PSN Money Voucher |
| 2nd Place | MYR780 PSN Money Voucher |
| 3rd Place | MYR390 PSN Money Voucher |
| All participants: | DL car Nissan Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 |
* We will have further annoucement for the winner who lives in Malaysia for the 1st Place prize
Tournament Structure
Qualification Match
(9th – 22nd April 2012)
GRAN TURISMO®5 Special Events
- Free and unlimited entry
Regional Finals
(May 2012)
Participants: Top 6 from each regional match
Asia Final
(10th June 2012)
Participants: Top racer of each region
Match Details
Qualification Matches
| Date | 9th – 22nd April, 2012 |
| How to participate | • Connected your PS3™ with the Internet • Enter into GRAN TURISMO®5 game • Select “Seasonal Event” under “GT Mode” • Select “Asia Online Tournamen t 2012” • Participants will then be assigned automatically to the appropriate regional match according to the “Region” data registered in their SEN accounts • Participants can then start the time trial, and participants’ best lap time is applied. • There is no limitation on no. of times of trial |
| Race course | Fuji Speedway F |
| Car Model | • Nissan Calsonic IMPUL GT-R (SUPER GT) '08 • Tire setting : Racing Hard (R1) * This car will be temporarily loaded to the participants’ garage automatically when they join the event. All participants who gain gold trophy wil l be awarded with this car (in My Home) after the race. |
| How to win | • All participants will be ranked according to the time they spent to finish the race course. • Top 6 participants can enter the Regional Finals which will be held offline • Results will be announced on 4th May 2012 |
Regional Final
| Date | May 2012 |
| Venue: | TBC |
| How to participate | • Top 6 racers from each region in the Qualification Match will enter the Regional Final • All regional finalists will be notified separately for the exact date, time, venue and other details of the race • In the Regional Final, the following car models (2 cars per model) of which the conditions will be set to be as similar as possible will be the designated cars for the race: a. MOTUL AUTHECH GT-R ’08 b. Calsonic IMPUL GT-R ’08 c. YellowHat YMS TOMICA GT-R ’08 • Racers will take turns to select their own race cars in ascending order of their ranking in the Qualification Matches. Hence, the top racer will be the first one to pick a car, then the top 2 racer, etc. |
| Race course | Fuji Speedway F x 3 laps |
| How to win | All participants are raced against speed. The fastest racer who complete the course in each region becomes the finalist to represent their country in the Asia Final held in Malaysia |
Asia Final
| Date | 10th June 2012 |
| Venue | Sepang Circuit Malaysia at Super GT Sepang Grand Prix |
| How to participate | • The winners from each Regional Final match will compete in the Asia Final • All finalists will be sent to Malaysia to compete for Asian Championship • In the match, the following car models (2 cars per model) of which the conditions will be set to be as similar as possible will be the designated cars for the race: a. MOTUL AUTHECH GT-R ’08 b. Calsonic IMPUL GT-R ’08 c. YellowHat YMS TOMICA GT-R ’08 • Racers will take turns to select their own race cars according to the time attack held before the final race. Hence, the racer with the shortest completion time in the time attack will be the first one to pick a car, then the top 2 racer, etc. |
| Race course | Suzuka Circuit |
| How to win | All participants are raced against speed. The racer who completes the course the fastest will become the Asia Champion. |
Terms & Conditions:
http://asia.playstation.com
/my/en/news/latestNewsDetail/269700
Gartner Says Worldwide IT Spending Figures Show Mixed Results for 2012
Analysts to Discuss 2012 IT Spending Outlook During Gartner Webinar on April 17
KUALA LUMPUR, April 05, 2012 — Worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.7 trillion in 2012, a 2.5 percent increase from 2011, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, Inc. This is down from Gartner's previous forecast of 3.7 percent growth for 2012.
Gartner analysts said the lower growth rate has more to do with the U.S. currency than an actual decline in spending. The recent strengthening in the value of the U.S. dollar versus other currencies has resulted in the reduced growth rate. However, when looking at spending in constant U.S. dollars, Gartner analysts said IT spending is on pace to increase 5.2 percent in 2012, up from its previous projection of 4.6 percent.
"Despite ongoing concerns about the global economic recovery — most notably around the resolution of eurozone sovereign-debt problems, worries about the potential for China's real estate 'bubble' to spillover and affect the rest of the economy and rising oil prices — early signs in 2012 suggest that the global economic outlook has brightened a little," said Richard Gordon, research vice president at Gartner.
Gartner analysts said IT spending in the government sector is expected to contract moderately on a global basis in 2012 and 2013, driven by austerity measures in the eurozone. While there has been much commentary about the need for government cuts since the sovereign debt crisis emerged in Europe, it is only now that the impact of government budget cutbacks is being felt on IT spending in the region. Similarly, we expect U.S. government spending to be essentially flat in 2012 before contracting in 2013.
In the small and midsize business market, which represents approximately a quarter of all enterprise IT spending, spending is forecast to reach $874 billion in 2012 and will grow to $1 trillion by 2016. Throughout the forecast period, midsized business IT spending outperforms other sectors in each of the next five years, driven by growth in spending on enterprise software.
The worldwide telecom equipment market is forecast to show the strongest growth with spending reaching $472 billion in 2012, a 6.9 percent increase from 2011. Gartner attributes this growth to the continued health of the mobile devices market as well as a more positive outlook for enterprise network equipment, which is being driven by spending on application acceleration equipment, network security, WLAN and Ethernet switches.
Table 1. Worldwide IT Spending Forecast (Billions of U.S. Dollars)
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| 2011 Spending | 2011 Growth (%) | 2012 Spending | 2012 Growth (%) |
| Computing Hardware | 404 | 7.7 | 421 | 4.3 |
| Enterprise Software | 267 | 9.2 | 280 | 5.0 |
| IT Services | 845 | 6.5 | 856 | 1.3 |
| Telecom Equipment | 442 | 7.2 | 472 | 6.9 |
| Telecom Services | 1,704 | 6.3 | 1,721 | 1.0 |
| All IT | 3,661 | 6.8 | 3,751 | 2.5 |
Source: Gartner (April 2012)
More-detailed analysis on the outlook for the IT industry will be presented in the webinar "Gartner Worldwide IT Spending Forecast, 1Q12 Update." The complimentary webinar will be hosted by Gartner on April 17 at 11 a.m. EDT. Mr. Gordon will assess the prospects for growth in IT spending not only in the short term but also through 2016. To register for the webinar, please visit http://my.gartner.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=202&mode=2&PageID=5553&resId=1898715&ref=Webinar-Calendar.
