JBL OnBeat Venue LT Wireless Speaker Features Performance, Versatility and Powerful Sound

Featuring HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream™ wireless streaming, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT is an entertainment powerhouse featuring a customisable app to create playlists

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces the availability of the JBL® OnBeat Venue LT™, a wireless loudspeaker that turns an Apple iPad into a robust entertainment system ideal for any room in the house. Thanks to its dual full-range drivers and Slipstream port technology for true bass with low distortion, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT is so powerful that it can easily serve as a home’s primary audio system.

The stylish JBL OnBeat Venue LT is available in black and white with Lightning Connector. It is compatible with all Apple iOS® devices including the iPad, iPhone and iPod. The sleek design features a hidden dock connector behind the JBL logo at the base of the OnBeat Venue LT. For wireless playback, the JBL OnBeat Venue LT includes HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream™ wireless streaming to deliver the highest-quality sound when connecting via Bluetooth® technology. TrueStream also connects up to eight Bluetooth-equipped devices to the OnBeat Venue LT, whether they are Apple iOS devices or Android™, Windows® Mobile or BlackBerry® gadgets.

“With so many people using iPads and other portable devices to access music, movies, videos and games, the OnBeat Venue LT takes the multimedia experience to a new level. We are providing technically sophisticated speakers with high-performance drivers and advanced audio software to deliver satisfying bass for a rich and full sound that people have come to expect from JBL,” said Sachin Lawande, executive vice president of HARMAN and co-president of HARMAN Lifestyle and Infotainment. “The OnBeat Venue LT transforms the iPad into a complete entertainment system with very impressive audio performance so people can hear the truth.”

The JBL OnBeat Venue LT includes a free, downloadable app called MusicFlow™ that allows users to create customised playlists, edit mixes, adjust volume and EQ settings, as well as browse album artwork. An auxiliary input jack allows connectivity to virtually any audio device or a computer, while a component video cable (not included) can connect the OnBeat Venue LT to a high-definition TV for big-screen views of movies and video games. The JBL OnBeat Venue LT is just over 16 inches (406 millimeters) long and 5 inches (127 millimeters) in diameter and height. It comfortably sits on a tabletop or desk anywhere in a home or office.

Pricing and Availability
The JBL OnBeat Venue LT is available in April and has a suggested retail price of RM999. For additional product information or to purchase, please visit www.jbl.com.

JBL OnBeat Micro the World's 1st iPhone 5 dock speaker coming soon to Malaysia

Featuring the JBL OnBeat Micro is the world 1st Portable iPhone 5 speaker dock with new Lightning connector

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces the availability of the JBL® OnBeat™ Micro, this compact speaker dock for the iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano 7th generation packs a serious audio punch, thanks to two full-range transducers and built-in digital signal processing (DSP) that combine to deliver dynamic, space-filling sound.

If you’ve got an iPhone 5, you’ve got to get the JBL OnBeat Micro. With the new Lightning docking connector built in, this speaker dock lets you enjoy your music without wires or adapters, and even has a USB port for compatibility with other devices. Compact and portable, the JBL OnBeat Micro can bring the noise from ceiling to floor for up to 5 hours when it’s using batteries and allows you to charge your device when it’s using AC power. The JBL OnBeat Micro is good to go whenever and wherever the rhythm hits you.

You can power your own personal concert with the JBL OnBeat Micro for up to 5 hours using four AAA batteries or bounce to the beats nonstop using its included AC adapter. Enjoy easy access to great music with the JBL OnBeat Micro’s built-in USB port, which provides audio playback from other Apple® devices and also charges docked iPod and iPhone devices when you’re using AC power. The JBL OnBeat Micro’s audio input conveniently allows you to connect to virtually any portable device and make it the centerpiece of the party. Move the music whenever the mood strikes you, thanks to the JBL OnBeat Micro’s recessed connectors and lightweight, compact structure. For your convenience, the JBL OnBeat Micro’s clearly visible LED screen fills you in on its operating status.

Pricing and Availability
The JBL OnBeat Micro is available in February 2013 and has a suggested retail price of RM 549. For additional product information or to purchase, please visit www.jbl.com.

Samsung Unveils Enhanced Series 7 Chronos and New Ultrabooks at CES 2013

Samsung’s unrivaled Series 7 product line offers professional performance, touch and seamless multimedia capabilities with increased mobility

Las Vegas, USA – January 3, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced two additions to its high performance Series 7 PC lineup: the enhanced Series 7 Chronos, which delivers professional performance in a thin and light form factor, and the Series 7 Ultra, which takes Ultrabooks to the next level with enriched computing power, graphics and touch capability. The new Samsung Series 7 intuitive devices incorporate PCs into consumers’ lives by enabling mobility and helping to keep them connected.

“2012 was a definitive year for Samsung’s PC business – we expanded our lineup, taking advantage of the new form factors and consumer demand. This led to significant growth in the Industry,” said David Song, Senior Vice President of IT & Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. “In 2013, we will continue to focus on innovation delivering products that fit into customer lifestyles while maintaining Samsung’s high-end design and performance standards. The new Series 7 Chronos and Ultra products are just two examples of what you can expect to see from us throughout the year.”

New Series 7 Chronos – Professional, Powerful Performer
Delivering professional performance in a thinner and lighter form factor, the new Series 7 Chronos provides enhanced processing power for professional users and a new software solution RAMaccelerator**** that provides up to a 150 percent increase in speed for browsing and running apps by taking advantage of the existing memory. Ten-finger multi-touch capabilities enhance the overall experience, allowing the user to interact directly with the screen, as well as the touchpad and keyboard. With a full aluminum body, the new Series 7 Chronos follows the design DNA of its predecessor while packing a powerful Intel® quad-core processor with up to 16GB* of memory, up to 1TB*** of storage and dedicated 2GB external graphics into a slim chassis that measures just 20.9mm (0.82 inches).

The Series 7 Chronos enables creation of heavy content for professional use with increased efficiency and productivity, anywhere and anytime. Catering to the needs of professionals, the new Series 7 Chronos features a high resolution, Full HD display (1920x1080), with 300nit brightness, as well as rich sound with JBL® optimised speakers, enhanced graphics to run hardcore tasks, and an extended battery life of 11 hours**. The laptop wakes up in as little as two seconds and boots in under twelve seconds, making it ready at a moment’s notice to access virtually anything the user needs for serious work.

Series 7 Ultra – A New Ultrabook Experience
As the first Ultra in the Series 7 family, the Series 7 Ultra embodies superior mobility and performance in an ultra-slim and light, full aluminum body. Designed as the ultimate Ultrabook for multimedia, the Series 7 Ultra offers crisp visuals as well as powerful sound features. Enjoy videos and images on a Full HD display (1920x1080) featuring 350nit brightness, while JBL optimised speakers and AMD® graphics complete the experience. The laptop’s display is brighter and wider than previous models and features a 178-degree viewing angle, making it great for sharing multimedia with friends and family, or work content with colleagues.

Up to eight hours of battery life** keeps users connected all day, while the latest Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors and up to 256GB SSD*** of storage provide the computing power required by even the most demanding users. The laptop’s ten-finger intuitive touch capabilities and six second boot-up time maximise on-the-go productivity. The device will also be available with 4G LTE connectivity, further enhancing accessibility from anywhere (touch model based). Connecting to other devices is almost never an issue with three USB ports, as well as a LAN port and a slim security slot to help ensure the device is securely tethered when necessary.

Please visit our booth to experience this future technology firsthand. Samsung's product line will be displayed January 8-11 at booth #12004 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Full details, video content and product images are available at the Samsung microsite at: http://www.samsungces.com/ or mobile site at: http://m.samsungces.com as well.

The Samsung press conference and Samsung Tomorrow TV CES 2013 Specials will be streamed live on the Samsung Tomorrow blog at: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com and Samsung's microsite site also.
After the live presentations, videos will be available at http://youtube.com/SamsungTomorrow