Dell Delivers Ultra-Thin and Light True Mobile Workstation Blending Beautiful Design with Uncompromising Performance

• The new Dell Precision M3800 is one of the world’s thinnest and lightest 15-inch true mobile workstations  
• Incredibly vivid Quad HD+ display with highest resolution available for visualizing and bringing creative ideas to life 
• Features Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor, NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics and ISV certifications for seamlessly running top digital content creation and design applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 4, 2013 – Dell today launched the thinnest and lightest 15-inch true mobile workstation, the Dell Precision M3800, to its family of powerful mobile workstations. Merging beautiful design in an ultra-thin form factor with workstation-class performance, Dell has delivered an uncompromising system for digital content creators and engineers looking for portability, power and stylish design to match their image and environment.

“Dell has a long history of delivering leading-edge performance workstations for customers in engineering and digital content creation,” said Jon Peddie, President, Jon Peddie Research. “After seeing the new Dell Precision M3800 ultra-thin mobile workstation it’s like falling in love all over again. It has everything I want in a power notebook including a super processor and GPU, high-resolution and big screen, light weight, lots of I/O, great speakers and camera. What’s not to love? With the M3800, I no longer have to sacrifice performance for mobility and beautiful design.”

Less than three-quarters of an inch thin (18 mm) and starting at 4.15 pounds (1.88 kgs)¹, dual-cooling to allow maximum performance at all times, and up to 10 hours and six minutes² of battery life with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology that maximizes battery life for extended productivity, the M3800 enables editing video at a shoot, presenting CAD ideas to customers in style or rendering 3D animation and modeling on the road.

“Our designers frequently travel, to meet with and collaborate with vendors and clients and the new Dell Precision M3800 provides workstation-class performance to power their software applications with an aesthetic design that fits into those collaborative environments and creates the impression we want,” said Curt Spence, Client Devices Engineer, Freeman.

Outstanding Performance in an Ultra-Thin and Light Workstation
Offering powerful performance in an ultra-thin form factor, the Dell Precision M3800 is available with Windows 8.1 Pro (64-Bit) or genuine Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit) and is loaded with up to 16GB³ of memory and 4th generation Intel Core i7-4702HQ 8 threaded quad-core processor with up to 3.2 GHz clock speeds for seamlessly running professional software applications.

The M3800 is equipped with the NVIDIA Quadro® K1100M GPU with 2GB³ of GDDR5 dedicated memory for a rich visual experience with graphic-intense software applications.

“The new Dell Precision M3800 is the first and only thin and light mobile workstation to offer the power of the Kepler-based NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, the industry’s highest-performing and most capable professional graphics,” said Sandeep Gupte, senior director of Product Marketing for the Quadro Professional Graphics Business at NVIDIA. “With 2GB of video memory in the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M GPU, the M3800 delivers uncompromised performance and rich visual experiences for graphics-heavy applications that creative professionals have been waiting for.”

To manage large data files while on the go, the Dell Precision M3800 offers multiple storage configurations including up to two storage devices, with a maximum of 1.5TB⁴ of storage (HDD, SSHD, or SSD), one 2.5-inch drive and one solid state Mini-Card storage device (mSATA).

“As the traditional workplace continues to evolve, our workstation customers are requiring more portable systems, but can’t afford to sacrifice performance for their critical software applications,” said KT Ong, general manager, Consumer and Commercial Business, Dell Malaysia. “With the introduction of the M3800 we’ve not only delivered on customer requests but set a new standard for mobile workstations with the thinnest form factor, outstanding performance and highest resolution QHD+ display for designing, creating and collaborating with clients while in the office or on the road.”

Tuned and optimized for the top media & entertainment, engineering and design applications such as those in Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite and AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit, Avid Media Composer, Dassault Catia and Solidworks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX and TeamCenter, among others, the M3800 assures mission critical applications will run as designed, and comes with optional Dell ProSupport for premium 24/7 global support from expert technicians.

"The M3800 from Dell is elegant and incredibly powerful for its size. My work looks amazing in the DirectX 11 capable viewport inside Maya at a whopping 3200x1800 screen res, and working with Mudbox using the touch screen controls is really nice. It’s fast, ultra-quiet, and has more than enough horsepower for my needs. The only question I have is – how did they fit all that goodness into such a slim design?" said Mathew Doyle, Media & Entertainment Technical Marketing, Autodesk.

Beautiful Design and Visualization
The Dell Precision M3800 features a stylish, industrial-grade design with an aluminum frame, a strong, lightweight carbon fiber chassis, and a Corning Gorilla NBT Glass display with five-finger multi-touch on all systems. Viewing fine detail is easy with the workstation’s vivid 15.6-inch UltraSharp display available in QHD+ (3200 x 1800) or FHD (1920 x 1080). The M3800 can also be paired with the high-performance 31.5” UltraSharp 32 monitor with exceptional Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution, coming later this month, for a powerful dual-monitor workstation combination.

Simplifying the transition from the road to a desk-based workspace, the M3800 offers multiple external monitor support with the optional Dell D3000 USB 3.0 Docking Station. For customers needing access to high-speed Ethernet access, every M3800 is equipped as standard with a USB to RJ-45 dongle. It is also designed with a backlit full-size keyboard, four USB PowerPorts (3 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0), a large gesture-enabled touchpad, HD video webcam and Waves MaxxAudio Pro suite of advanced audio enhancement tools.

“We do a lot of on-location video streaming and the M3800 shaves off pounds of weight and bulk that we used to have to carry but we still have the processing power to encode multiple live HD video streams,” said Stephen Taylor, IT Manager for Web Services at Appalachian State University. “The absolutely gorgeous QHD+ screen means we are able to monitor 1080p video at full resolution on part of the screen while still monitoring our data feeds on another. When space and weight count, but performance can’t be compromised, the M3800 really delivers for us.”  

Availability and Pricing
The Dell Precision M3800 is available today at a starting price of RM 9,745. For additional information visit www.dell.com/speedoflight.

Google, IBM, Mellanox, NVIDIA, Tyan Announce Development Group for Data Centers

Marks industry first as IBM offers POWER technology for open development

SAN FRANCISCO, August 6, 2013 – Google, IBM, Mellanox, NVIDIA and Tyan today announced plans to form the OpenPOWER Consortium – an open development alliance based on IBM's POWER microprocessor architecture. The Consortium intends to build advanced server, networking, storage and GPU-acceleration technology aimed at delivering more choice, control and flexibility to developers of next-generation, hyperscale and cloud data centers.

 The move makes POWER hardware and software available to open development for the first time as well as making POWER IP licensable to others, greatly expanding the ecosystem of innovators on the platform. The consortium will offer open-source POWER firmware, the software that controls basic chip functions. By doing this, IBM and the consortium can offer unprecedented customization in creating new styles of server hardware for a variety of computing workloads.  

 “The founding members of the OpenPOWER Consortium represent the next generation in data-center innovation,” said Steve Mills, senior vice president, and group executive, IBM Software & Systems. “Combining our talents and assets around the POWER architecture can greatly increase the rate of innovation throughout the industry. Developers now have access to an expanded and open set of server technologies for the first time. This type of ‘collaborative development’ model will change the way data center hardware is designed and deployed.”

 “We are happy taking part in the OpenPOWER Consortium and its mission to further accelerate the rate of innovation, performance and efficiency for advanced data center solutions,” said Gilad Shainer, vice president of marketing at Mellanox Technologies. “Open source and community development are key to enabling innovative computer platforms and better serve the scalable and emerging applications in the areas of high-performance, Web 2.0 and cloud computing. Mellanox’s mission is to provide the most efficient interconnect solution for all compute and CPU architectures and deliver the highest return-on-investment to our users.”

 As part of their initial collaboration within the consortium, NVIDIA and IBM will work together to integrate the CUDA GPU and POWER ecosystems.
 
 “The OpenPOWER Consortium brings together an ecosystem of hardware, system software, and enterprise applications that will provide powerful computing systems based on NVIDIA GPUs and POWER CPUs,” said Sumit Gupta, general manager of the Tesla Accelerated Computing Business at NVIDIA.

 "OpenPOWER will bring a new wave of innovation to next-generation data centers," said Albert Mu, general manager of Tyan Computer and vice president of MiTAC International Corp. "A strong ecosystem built around OpenPOWER will bring a range of new technology choices to market, offering more capabilities for Tyan's customers."

Alienware Redefines the PC Gaming Experience: Unveils its Most Powerful Gaming Laptops with Bold, New Iconic Design

• Alienware 14 is one of the most powerful 14-inch laptops available today
• Alienware introduces new, iconic industrial design that evokes power and performance 
• New Alienware 14 and 17-inch laptops feature all new performance graphics, processors and components engineered for extreme performance
• New Alienware Vindicator laptop bags exclusively designed to protect the new Alienware laptops with smart organization and matching design

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 14, 2013 – Alienware, the pioneer in specialty high-performance PC gaming systems, has announced its latest and most powerful gaming laptops with the unveiling of the Alienware 14 and Alienware 17.  The systems feature a bold new design and extraordinary performance, uniquely engineered to deliver the ultimate gaming experience.

The new laptops include the Alienware 14 for the enthusiast gamer who requires a laptop that provides enough performance for any task, yet is mobile enough to fit into a backpack; and the Alienware 17 for an immersive, graphics-intensive experience with the latest technologies for desktop-grade performance.

From left to right - Khoo Teng Guan, General Manager, Consumer Business, Dell Malaysia; Hizam Kadir, National Sales Manager, Intel Malaysia.

Both laptops feature a new, iconic, angular design that takes its cues from jet engines and stealth bombers with an anodized aluminum shell and magnesium alloy body. The latest laptops are exceptionally durable, with over 60 percent of the main mechanical components made of various metals. The keyboard is protected by a reinforced plate to ensure a solid typing experience, while the travel and responsiveness is specifically designed with gamers’ needs in mind. Based on customer feedback, the new Alienware 14 now features an anti-glare LCD display with wide viewing angles for reflection-free gaming in nearly any lighting condition, including a premium Full HD panel option with IPS. For 3D gaming enthusiasts, the Alienware 17 has an optional 3D panel for an immersive visual experience.

Along with the new design, the laptops also feature a number of components that when combined create a superb PC gaming experience. The laptops sport full voltage, quad-core 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors, and NVIDIA GeForce 700 series graphics.

“4th gen Intel Core processors offer the most significant gain in battery life enabling ever achieved by Intel, up to double the graphics and significant CPU performance improvements that are delivering exciting new consumer experiences,” said Norhizam Abdul Kadir, National Sales Manager, Intel Malaysia.

DDR3L memory provides exceptional bandwidth with lower voltage requirements designed for increased battery life, and the laptops now provide support for up to three storage drives on the Alienware 14, and up to four storage drives on the Alienware 17. The laptops feature Ethernet technology by Qualcomm’s Killer networks, Klipsch speakers and Dolby Home Theater v4 audio.

The updated Alienware Command Center software provides intuitive, user-friendly access to Alienware-exclusive applications and controls in one centralized hub.  Command Center includes the exclusive AlienFX lighting control system which allows users to create their own custom lighting themes and special effects. The new laptops have up to 20 colors to choose from across 10 different lighting zones, totaling to over 10 trillion lighting combinations. Alienware has worked closely with game developers to incorporate AlienFX in over 60 game titles, including cross-platform titles like Anomaly2, to PC-exclusive titles like SMITE and Neverwinter, for an immersive experience that can only be found on an Alienware. Whether healing, taking damage, or completing missions, AlienFX lights are an extension of the game play. Alienware Command Center also features AlienAdrenaline, a custom configurable game and application automation tool, the new Accelerator dynamic performance optimizer, and a new performance monitoring tool.

“The new laptops and matching Vindicator bags are the latest culmination of listening and learning from our customers since we delivered our first gaming system back in 1996,” said Frank Azor, General Manager of Alienware. “We spent countless hours meticulously thinking through every detail of these new products to ensure they would be the most amazing line-up we’ve introduced yet.”

Alienware X51 – Big Gaming in Any Living Space
Last week, Alienware announced an update to its award-winning X51 gaming desktop, which provides big gaming without a big box or big budget and on any HDTV. The new X51 offers more performance with improved technology in nearly every category over the previous generation. The compact desktop features an efficiently-designed chassis for an immersive experience in a variety of living spaces, and dual orientation capability allows it to lie horizontally or stand vertically. The new X51 boasts Intel 4th generation Core i5 and i7 processors, enthusiast graphics up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670, a dual hard drive configuration of 256GB SSD, and 1TB storage for fast boot and resume times and massive storage capabilities.

Alienware Vindicator Laptop Bags – Exclusively Designed for Alienware
Gamers can protect their performance powerhouse with the exclusive line of Alienware Vindicator laptop bags, specifically designed to house the new Alienware 14 and Alienware 17 laptops. The series includes a backpack, messenger bag and slim carrying case, while their styling reflects a fusion of urban and military influences. The bags feature sturdy, weather-resistant materials and reinforced handles or straps for comfort and durability, and have smartly-designed, dedicated compartments that allow for organization and protection of essential accessories. With a stylish industrial design that fits into any setting, the bags are a must-have accessory while making the trek to a gaming competition or around town.

Availability 
• The Alienware 14 and Alienware 17 laptops, and Alienware X51 desktop are available today at the following starting prices:
o Alienware 14 starts at RM 4399
o Alienware 17 starts at RM 6699
o Alienware X51 with 4th generation Intel Core i processor starts at RM 2988
• The Alienware Vindicator laptop bags will be available in the coming weeks.

NVIDIA Opens GPU R&D and Compute-Solution Center in Malaysia with MIMOS

One-Stop Center First in Southeast Asia to Champion GPU Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR—Oct. 19, 2012—NVIDIA yesterday launched Southeast Asia’s first GPU R&D and Compute-Solution Center in Malaysia, working with HP and MIMOS.

The center, which is located on MIMOS campus, will serve as a one-stop shop to promote, share and teach GPU technologies and solutions to customers and those interested in general purpose GPU (GPGPU), as well as to perform collaborative work on GPU-related topics.

Left to right: Thillai Raj, Chief Technology Officer, MIMOS Berhad; Thiyagu Letchumanan, Country Manager, Commercial & Public Sector, HP Enterprise Group, Hewlett-Packard Malaysia; and Eric Chang, Manager, Professional Solution Group, NVIDIA Southeast Asia & Taiwan, officiating the opening of the GPU R&D and Compute Solution Center.

In addition to featuring leading GPU-enabled applications – such as SolidWorks, Autodesk 3ds Max, ANSYS, Abaqus and Adobe CS6 – the center will promote the dynamic growth of GPU computing in Malaysia. Local activities include: collaborative university research projects; creating CUDA teaching centers at universities; GPGPU workshops; CUDA programming contests; technology road shows; and hosting government and industry visits.

It will also cater to GPU-related activities, such as developing GPU accelerator libraries,
R&D in GPGPU-enabled applications and generic algorithms, and GPGPU application benchmark and testing.

From right: Thiyagu Letchumanan, Country Manager, Commercial & Public Sector, HP Enterprise Group, Hewlett-Packard Malaysia and Thillai Raj, Chief Technology Officer, MIMOS Berhad receiving a demonstration on GPU technologies from Dr Ettikan Kandasamy, Principal Engineer, Software Engineering, MIMOS Berhad (second from left), during the tour of the GPU R&D and Compute Solution Center.

Powered by an HP Converged Infrastructure architecture featuring HP ProLiant Servers, HP Networking switches and HP 3PAR Storage, the GPU R&D and Compute Solution Center will facilitate the adaptation of many-core, parallel and GPU techniques in scientific, financial and big data processing.

“The creation of this center reflects the increasing use of GPU computing in demanding general-purpose scientific, engineering and computational finance applications,” said Francis Yu, Vice President of APAC Sales and Marketing at NVIDIA. “Together, NVIDIA, HP and MIMOS are championing the development of GPU computing, and bringing its benefits to organizations in Malaysia and around the region.”

MIMOS President and CEO Datuk Abdul Wahab Abdullah said, “MIMOS values industry partnerships that promote cross-fertilization of ideas and enable synergized solution development together with our technology recipients. In turn, this helps accelerate our research results and encourages adoption locally and globally.”

MIMOS currently utilizes the center for research and development in big data processing in the area of text processing, financial computation, and data scrambling. These libraries are in turn given to MIMOS technology recipients and end customers; who can take them to the local and global market for their product sales and increase efficiency.

Held in conjunction with the opening of the center is a workshop to create better GPGPU awareness and showcase GPGPU solutions and technologies.

ASUS PadFone and upcoming Transformer Pad Lineup unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2012

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih introduces the latest ASUS mobile devices and discusses his vision of ubiquitous cloud computing with Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs

Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain (27 February, 2012) – At today’s “Incredibly Mobile Endless Possibilities” ASUS press event, Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled the revolutionary PadFone and upcoming Transformer Pad lineup with Qualcomm’s CEO and President Paul Jacobs.

“The time has finally arrived when every screen in your lives could transcend into a portal with real time access into your digital world,” said Mr. Shih as he introduced the ASUS PadFone which transforms into a three-in-one combination of a smartphone, a tablet and a notebook when accessorized with the PadFone Station and PadFone Station Dock.The ASUS PadFone is an incredible 4.3” smartphone featuring a Super AMOLED qHD display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor and an ultra-sharp 8-megapixel digital camera with Fuji image processor all wrapped in an exquisite design that is optimized for Google’s Android 4.0 operating system. When placed inside the optional PadFone Station, it transforms into a 10.1” tablet with 5 times the battery capacity. The PadFone offers unmatched versatility via ASUS’ proprietary Dynamic Display technology which allows seamless transition between the PadFone and PadFone Station display screens. In addition, the PadFone Station offers an optional keyboard dock that essentially turns the PadFone into an ultraportable computing device. The PadFone also comes with the option of a PadFone Stylus Headset which is a Bluetooth stylus pen that transforms into a headset for picking up calls easily.

ASUS is redefining the future of mobile computing devices and is excited to announce the new and innovative ASUS Transformer Pad lineup. Offering three distinct models to fit the unique needs of mobile media consumers, ASUS believes in providing consumers with choices. The ASUS Transformer Pad lineup includes the ASUS Transformer Pad Prime and upcoming ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity series and ASUS Transformer Pad 300 series.

The Transformer Pad Infinity Series is poised to be the go-to tablet for HD mobile entertainment as it features an impressive 1920x1200 Full HD Super IPS+ display and ASUS SonicMaster technology. The Transformer Pad 300 Series makes for an ideal mobile web surfing and gaming platform with its NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor and high quality 10.1” 1280x800 IPS display.

LG’S QUAD-CORE SMARTPHONE MAKES DEBUT AT 2012 MWC

Feb. 24, 2012 – LG unveiled its first Quad-Core processor Smartphone, LG Optimus 4X HD. Combining NVIDIA’s latest 1.5GHz Tegra 3 with True HD IPS display, the LG Optimus 4X HD delivers PC-like performance in the palm of one’s hand.

“LG introduced the world’s first Dual-Core Smartphone exactly one year ago and today we’re announcing the next milestone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “But speed in itself isn’t what makes LG Optimus 4X HD unique; it’s the benefit we’re bringing to customers with the HD multimedia experience in a mobile form factor.”The NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor is the world`s only 4-PLUS-1™ Quad-Core mobile processor designed for high-level multimedia performance but utilizes a fifth battery-saver core to handle less demanding tasks such as active standby and music playback. When running at full speed, the 12-core graphics processing unit (GPU) in Tegra 3 delivers a visually rich experience and console-quality game playability.

Equipped with the True HD IPS display, the Optimus 4X HD guarantees the finest viewing experience with high resolution, clarity and no color or shape distortion. The Optimus 4X HD includes 16 GB internal memory and runs on the latest version of Android OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Besides the smooth and fast performance, the Optimus 4X HD boasts a 8-megapixel BSI (Backside Illumination) Sensor camera with LED flash and advanced multimedia features to enrich the overall multimedia experience.
And LG designers made sure that looks didn’t take a back seat to performance. The 8.9mm slim and sleek Smartphone features a “prism-edged” design with enhanced materials and finish.

Additional information on the revolutionary new Optimus 4X HD will be available at LG Stand (Hall 8) at MWC 2012 from February 27 to March 1.

Key Specifications:
o Chipset: 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor (NVIDIA Tegra 3)
o Display: 4.7-inch (1280 x 720) True HD IPS
o Memory: 16GB eMMC and 1GB LP DDR2
o Camera: 8.0MP BSI Sensor (Rear) and 1.3MP (Front)
o OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
o Battery: 2,150mAh

HP Introduces World’s First 27-inch All-in-One Workstation

Category-defining HP Z1 workstation allows design professionals to unleash their creativity

MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27, 2012 – HP today unveiled the world’s first all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display.

Designed like no other, the display of the new HP Z1 Workstation snaps open so users can easily swap out parts and make upgrades without any tools required.(1)

The HP Z1 combines a sleek industrial design with accelerated performance featuring Intel® Xeon® processors,(2) NVIDIA Quadro graphics, support for more than 1 billion colors(3) and HP’s world-class reliability.
Built for computer-aided design, digital media and entertainment professionals, the HP Z1 provides blazingly fast rendering and performance. It offers a full range of workstation-class graphics cards and processors, and is thoroughly tested and certified to work with today’s leading industry applications.

Whether it’s an engineer creating 3-D components, an architect designing buildings or a videographer editing event footage, the HP Z1 gives creative professionals the power they need to bring ideas to life faster.

“The revolutionary HP Z1 sets a new industry standard for workstation design, performance and serviceability,” said Jim Zafarana, vice president and general manager, Commercial Solutions Business Unit, HP. “With its game-changing design and an experience that optimizes visual and computing performance, the HP Z1 will help attract new customers and expand our market leadership.”Workstation performance without compromise

 Workstation performance. Features professional NVIDIA Quadro graphics, ECC memory, quad-core Intel® Xeon® processors,(2) independent software vendor solutions and whisper-quiet acoustics.

 Tool-less chassis. Users can easily add a hard drive, upgrade memory or access the graphics card by snapping open the chassis to swap out parts.

 Workstation-class storage. Users can choose from a variety of storage types, including 7.2K and 10K SATA, SSD, optional RAID configurations, removable drives (AMO), a multiformat media card reader and optical drives including a slot-load Blu-ray Writer.(5)

 Professional display. The 27-inch diagonal wide LED display supports more than 1 billion colors (3) and features a wide, 178-degree viewing angle and an in-plane switching (IPS) panel.

 High-fidelity audio. Front-facing dual-cone speakers and SRS Premium Sound offer high-fidelity audio.

 HD Webcam. Have face-to-face meetings and see every detail right down to the twinkle of an eye. Also captures HD-quality video.(5,6)

 HP Remote Graphics Software. Users can work remotely while still accessing the high-performance 2-D, 3-D, video and media-rich applications they count on.

 HP Performance Advisor. Reduces the time spent troubleshooting by providing a consolidated report of the workstation’s hardware and software configuration that can be used to tune the workstation for specifically professional application workloads with just one click.
Pricing and availability(7)

The new HP Z1 Workstation is expected to be available in Malaysia from April 2012. Pricing starts from RM 5,888.

(1) All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary.
(2) Dual-core and quad-core technologies are designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for full benefits; not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of these technologies.
(3) 1.07 billion viewable colors through A-FRC technology.
(4) As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and some displays may require HDCP support. HD DVD movies cannot be played on this workstation.
(5) Internet access is required and not included.
(6) HD content required to view HD content.
(7) Estimated Malaysia street prices. Actual prices may vary.

ASUS Announces the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the World's First Tablet Featuring the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core Processor

Designed to enhance the mobile computing experience

Taipei, Taiwan (November 9, 2011) — ASUS has officially announced the world's first tablet featuring the NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor – the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Cooperatively working with NVIDIA® to launch the first quad-core tablet in the world, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime features the innovative ASUS exclusive mobile dock, presenting a harmony of beauty and strength.

ASUS CEO Jerry Shen says, "The combination between the Eee Pad Transformer Prime and Tegra 3 is the perfect fusion to deliver an uncompromising tablet experience. Together, we bring a whole new mobile computing experience to consumers around the world”.Echoing that sentiment, NVIDIA’s President and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang states, “The Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a category-defining product. Powered by Tegra 3, it brings us into a new era of mobile computing, in which quad-core performance and super energy-efficiency provide capabilities never available before. With Transformer Prime, ASUS has once again led the industry into the next generation.”In addition to having superior multimedia performance, the Transformer Prime also boasts an 8.3mm ultra slim metallic spun finish with enhanced features including audio powered by ASUS SonicMaster technology, an 8MP rear auto-focus camera with LED flash and battery life rated for up to 18 hours* when combined with the mobile dock. An official launch event with live demonstration will be scheduled soon. ASUS will unveil what happens when the Eee Pad Transformer Prime meets Ice Cream Sandwich.

Incredibly slim
Featuring an incredibly slim form factor, the Transformer Prime is a svelte 8.3mm thin and the only metallic tablet that weighs in at a mere 586g. It brandishes a metallic spun finish design made of aluminum for a secure yet extremely comfortable grip that comes in two gorgeous colors: Amethyst Gray and Champagne Gold.
Ultra performance
The Transformer Prime is the world’s first tablet to feature NVIDIA’s next-generation quad-core Tegra® 3 processor, creating a new breed of high powered tablet devices. With the quad-core CPU, 12-core GeForce® GPU and vSMP technology, the Transformer Prime delivers the best and fastest experience for tablet based multitasking, web browsing, full HD video playback and of course, games.

Unrivaled visual acuity
The Eee Pad Transformer already boasts a wide 178° viewing angle IPS display, protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass, but the Transformer Prime goes further, upgraded with a brighter Super IPS+ screen that enhances the brightness of the screen for a better outdoor reading experience. A 1.2MP front camera allows for video conferencing while an 8MP rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash takes brilliant photos thanks to a large F2.4 aperture, back illuminated CMOS sensor, touch-to-focus depth of field and low light noise reduction to provide the clearest and sharpest photos. A first for any tablet, the 8MP camera on the Transformer Prime also has the ability to take full 1080p HD video.

Supreme sound
The Transformer Prime houses impressive audio, powered by ASUS exclusive SonicMaster technology, renowned for crisp and acoustically accurate audio. It produces crystal clear sound with a wide sound range, increased sound fidelity, and distinct vocal enhancements not found on any other tablet in the market.

Unlimited productivity
The Transformer Prime is offered in both a 32GB and 64B model along with a micro SD card slot, 3.5mm combo audio jack and micro HDMI port so sharing both what’s inside and on screen is quick and easy. However, the function that gives the Transformer Prime its namesake is the mobile dock, which gives new meaning to the term versatility. The innovative and convenient design seamlessly provides the user with a keyboard and touchpad, along with limitless expandability options via the USB port and SD card slot. Alone, the Transformer Prime has a battery life of up to 12 hours*, but when combined with the mobile dock, it lasts up to an incredible 18 hours*, the longest battery life of any tablet. Preinstalled application SuperNote is fantastic for its ability to take, draw or record notes, while Polaris® Office is great for staying productive with the ability to read and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint (MS Office 97-2007 version compatible) files.

*Battery life may vary based on usage.

Specs:

Display	10.1"LED Backlit screen with Super IPS+ (1280 x 800) 10 finger multi-touch, Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Operating System	Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
CPU	NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core CPU
Memory	LP DDR2 1 GB
Storage	32GB EMMC + ASUS WebStorage
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR
Camera	1.2MP (front)/ 8MP Auto-focus (rear) with LED flash, large F2.4 aperture
Interface	PAD: 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone/Mic-in); 1x micro HDMI port; 1x Micro SD Card Reader; 1x Internal Microphone; 1x Stereo Speaker	Mobile Dock:1x USB2.0 port; 1x SD Card Reader
Sensor	G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, GPS
Flash support	Yes
Multi-tasking	Yes
Special Apps	ASUS launcher, @Vibe Music, ASUS WebStorage, MyLibrary, MyNet, MyCloud, File manager, ASUS sync, SuperNote, App Locker, App Backup, TegraZone, Polaris® Office
Battery	12hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery(2) 18 hours pad with dock ; 25Wh(pad) & 22Wh(mobile dock) Li-polymer Battery(1)
Size / Weight	Pad: 263*180.8*8.3mm / 586g Mobile Dock: 263*180.8*8~10.4mm / 537g

(1) Battery life may vary based on usage scenario

600 GAMERS EXPECTED AT WORLD CYBER GAMES MALAYSIA 2011

Champions of four games to represent Malaysia at the grand final in Korea

Kuala Lumpur, Friday (October 7, 2011) – Exciting and tense moments are part of the game over the next three days at the national level World Cyber Games (WCG) Malaysia 2011 which has attracted 600 gamers from across the nation.

Taking place at the new PIKOM ICT Mall CapSquare here in the city, this year’s WCG Malaysia 2011 (from 10am – 9pm) features nine games, five of which are official titles while the rest are promotional games.
350 gamers are competing in the five official games with one common goal, that is to clinch the national championship title. Winners of four of the games, ie StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, FIFA 11 and League Of Legends will represent Malaysia at the WCG grand final considered as the world’s largest e-sports Olympics, in Busan, Korea from December 8 – 11. The 5th official game is Counter Strike 1.6.

“WCG Malaysia offers an excellent platform for gamers throughout the country to come together to compete, enjoy and respect the e-game environment. The fact that we are seeing a significant growth in the number of people playing e-games each year is testament to the growing popularity of e-sports.

“We have many good gamers and it is important that we nurture their skills and allow them the chance to compete on the global stage alongside other world-class players,” said Shaifubahrim Saleh, PIKOM President at the opening of WCG Malaysia 2011 today.

Shaifu added that e-games can be considered an innovative teaching tool that enables gamers, game developers and industry players to interact and share knowledge, ultimately advancing the development of the local multimedia and creative content industries.

With PIKOM's affiliation with TIME dotCom Berhad (TIME), this year's event is powered by the TIME Fibre Broadband™. Gamers will enjoy the fastest, most secure and reliable broadband connection this event has ever seen.

Except for Counter Strike 1.6 and League Of Legends which require a team of five players each, the remaining three official games are individual events. 16 teams will vie for the Counter Strike 1.6 championship title with eight teams competing for the League Of Legends’ championship title.

The finals of the five official games will take place on Sunday, October 9 on the stage located at the ground floor of the PIKOM ICT Mall.

Besides the five official games, another 250 gamers will be demonstrating their skills in four promotional titles, ie Super Dancer Online – Xtreme (SDO-X), Mission Against Terror (MAT), Super Street Fighter 4 and Tekken 6 . Super Street Fighter 4 and Tekken 6 will be held on October 8 and 9 at the TGV Cinema in Hall 3 of the mall.

Winners of the five official and four promotional games will take away cash and prizes worth more than RM150,000.

At today’s WCG Malaysia 2011 opening, Orange Internet Shop Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest chain cybercafé, also announced that it is sponsoring RM60,000 for its Orange Esports Counter Strike 1.6 team and another RM50,000 for its League Of Legends’ team over three years. The funds will be used to purchase gaming gears, for training facilities and competition traveling, among others.

Visitors to this year’s WCG Malaysia will also be able to shop for the latest games, software and hardware products from exhibitors such as Samsung, MOL, All IT Hypermarket, Kingston, NVIDIA, TP-Link, Karldon, Garena, Online e-Club, CiB Net Station, J!NX / Robotics and many more.

Sponsors of WCG Malaysia 2011 include TIME dotCom, Razer, Alienware, Seagate, Intel, Cooler Master, Gigabyte, TGV Cinema and Epson, amongst others.

2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥运赛料获600 位玩家参赛

四项电玩冠军将代表马来西亚出席在韩国举行的总决赛

Kuala Lumpur, Friday (October 7, 2011) –吸引600 位电玩玩家参赛的2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛，在未来三天的举行期间将充满兴奋与紧张的气氛。

在吉隆坡新开张的PIKOM ICT Mall CapSquare 举行的2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛（早上10 时至晚上9 时）共分成9 项不同的电玩; 其中5 项是正式电玩，余者则是促销电玩项目。

350 位玩家拥有共同目标，即在5 项正式电玩中争夺冠军宝座。在这4 项电玩，分别为StarCraft II 、Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne、FIFA 11 与 League Of Legends 胜出的全国冠军，皆能代表马来西亚出战在釜山举行的世界电玩奥运总决赛。世界电玩奥运赛可说是全世界最大型的电玩赛会。第五项正式电玩是Counter Strike 1.6。

“2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛为全国各地的玩家提供卓越平台，给与竞争、分享及重视电玩的环境。实际上，我们见到了电玩人数每年增加，意味着电子竞技日渐受到欢迎与普及。”

“我们拥有许多强大的玩家，因此拥有一个可以培训他们技巧的平台是很重要的，同时也让他们有机会站在全球舞台上与其他世界级玩家一较高低。” 马来西亚电脑及多媒体协会（PIKOM） 总裁Shaifubahrim Saleh 在今天举行的2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛开幕礼上发表谈话。PIKOM 是2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛的策略伙伴。

Shaifu 指出，电子竞技可被视为革新教学工具，让电玩玩家、开发商与业界人士互动与分享知识，最终推动本地多媒体领域与创意内容业的发展。

除了Counter Strike 1.6 与 League Of Legends 是5 人一组的电玩，余下3 项电玩都是个人赛；共有16 级队伍争夺Counter Strike 1.6 的冠军宝座，同时有8 队争夺League Of Legends 的冠军头衔。

除了5 项正式电玩主题，另有250 位玩家将在促销电玩主题中展现他们的身手，包括Super Dancer Online – Xtreme (SDO-X) 、 Mission Against Terror (MAT)、Super Street Fighter 4 与 Tekken 6 ，将于10 月8 日及9 日在广场TGV 戏院的第三厅举行。

5 项正式电玩的大决赛将在10 月9 日（星期日）举行，地点是PIKOM ICT Mall 底楼的舞台。

2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛5 项正式电玩与4 项促销电玩的赢家，将带走一系列的丰富现金与奖品，总值超过15 万令吉。


在今天举行的2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛开幕礼上，马来西亚最大的连锁网咖Orange Internet Shop Sdn Bhd 也宣布赞助6 万令吉予其Orange Esports Counter Strike 1.6 队伍及另外5 万令吉予其League Of Legends 队伍，为期3 年。

这些赞助费将用来购买电玩设备供作培训与比赛旅费等用途。今年的马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛参观者将能够有机会接触与购买到参展商展出的最新且最流行的电玩主题、软件与硬件产品等，包括Samsung、MOL、All IT Hypermarket、Kingston、NVIDIA、TP-Link、Karldon、Garena、Online e-Club、CiB Net Station、J!NX / Robotics 及其他更多等。

2011 年马来西亚世界电玩奥远赛的赞助商包括TIME dotCom、Razer 、Alienware、Seagate、Intel、 Cooler Master、Gigabyte、 TGV Cinema 、 Epson及其他等。

Lenovo Unveils IdeaPad Tablet K1 For Consumers To Stay Connected

Mobile Internet and entertainment device to let consumers do more while on the move

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – August 18, 2011: Lenovo today announced the first device in its tablet family – the sleek and stylish IdeaPad Tablet K1 for consumers. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is Lenovo’s first mobile internet device featuring the Android* 3.1 platform. Preloaded with more than 30 apps worth over RM200 in value, the Android-powered Lenovo tablet also provides access to more than 250,000 apps in Android Market as well as apps tested for the Lenovo device in the Lenovo App Shop.

(From L-R) Mr Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia and Mr Jeffrey Yen, APAC Senior Technical Marketing Manager, NVIDIA

Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia said, “Whether to access their favourite social media networks or staying in touch with family and friends, consumers today love to stay connected at all times. That’s exactly what our IdeaPad Tablet K1, the first from our family of tablets, caters specifically for when it comes to this segment. With our ready ecosystem of apps, content services and powerful tools, consumers get to enjoy the best user experience that the IdeaPad Tablet K1 has to offer right out of the box.”

The IdeaPad Tablet K1 deliver an enhanced mobile experience and features a NVIDIA* Tegra* 2 dual-core mobile processor that offer extreme multitasking, noticeably faster web browsing with built-in Flash, console-quality gaming, and low power consumption for improved battery life.

“The Tegra 2 dual core processor is the perfect fit for the IdeaPad Tablet K1,” said Francis Yu, Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing at NVIDIA. “Consumers can now enjoy the whole web with Flash*, console quality gaming and high definition video. These are a must have for today’s tablets.”

IdeaPad K1 Tablet: Open the Box and Play
Weighing just 750 grams, the highly mobile IdeaPad K1 Tablet features a breathtaking HD display, dual cameras, and integrated Bluetooth and 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 also incorporates a unique ‘Home’ button and Lenovo Launcher Application to help users easily access their most frequent functions like email, music and web browsing. Simply put, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet helps users who want:

More out of the box: The Android-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is preloaded with more than 30 apps from partners like Amazon*, Adobe*, Electronic Arts*, Rovio*, Zinio*, Dataviz*, and others (over RM200 in value), including favourites like Angry Birds* and a full-version of Documents to Go.

More entertainment: Users can browse all websites and watch online videos with ease thanks to Flash 10.3.

More social networking: Users can access an entire network of friends and social sites all in one place, with Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch* app, which effectively creates a one-stop social connection. And since one picture is still worth a thousand words, the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet comes with a two-megapixel front-facing and a five-megapixel rear-facing webcam.

More true HD: Users can watch movies and videos in breathtaking HD on a 1280 X 800 resolution screen. The mini HDMI connection allows full 1080p HD viewing when connected to an HDTV or monitor, resulting in a powerful visual experience.

More cloud sharing: Users can sync, store and share files, music and photos with 2GB of free cloud storage, and less reliance on their hard drive.

More Apps: Users can access thousands of apps in the Android Market and apps tested exclusively for the IdeaPad Tablet K1 in the Lenovo App Shop.

Lenovo App Shop – Premium Ecosystem of Apps and Content Services
In addition to the thousands of apps available at the Android Market, Lenovo tablet users have access to apps in the Lenovo App Shop -- a unique app marketplace, which features popular applications that have been tested specifically for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad Tablets. The Lenovo App Shop offers apps within a broad range of categories including music, movies, books, productivity, social networking, weather, printing and more.

The Lenovo App Shop will also support enterprise applications and a private corporate application store to help businesses more easily integrate tablets into their daily operations. In addition, Lenovo will offer country-specific applications, currency, and languages.

Pricing and Availability
The 32GB model IdeaPad Tablet K1 (Wi-Fi version) is priced at RM1,499, and is available from 18 August at selected Lenovo Exclusive Stores. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 comes with a one-year warranty. Lenovo also offers warranty upgrade options that can extend the IdeaPad product warranty for one additional year. At a later date, the 3G version of the IdeaPad Tablet K1 will become available.