New venue for PC Expo 2014

PC Expo 2014 adds Setia City Convention Centre as its newest addition to its circuit, and readies to welcome 100,000 shoppers May 2 – 4

APRIL 29, 2014, KUALA LUMPUR – PC Expo 2014 this Friday will be held at a new venue, Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), located at the new Setia Alam township in Section U13, Shah Alam, Selangor. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, this mark the first time a digital lifestyle fair will be held to meet the needs of consumers at Setia Alam. “We are confident of an exciting reception for Setia Alam PC Expo 2014 as this new township is brimming with active digital lifestyle communities. Setia Alam is one of several new venues that we will be adding to our PC Expo circuit of venues,” she said.

She expects a turnout of more than 100,000 visitors this weekend. “We have a slew of new activities and goodies to welcome Setia Alam PC Expo 2014 visitors.” These activities include hourly Special Offers of more than 650 items over the span of three days including 15 Samsung Galaxy S5, which normally retails at RM2,399. “We are pricing five Samsung Galaxy S5 each day at 8pm at only RM1,999 each, which is a savings of 15 per cent.” The daily Special Offers also include 10 Lenovo Vibe Z (SRP RM1,799) at 6pm where it will be priced at RM1,499 each, 10 Asus Zen Fone 4 (SRP RM299) at 2pm and RM199 and 7-inch branded tablets (SRP RM399) at 5pm and RM199 correspondingly.

Setia Alam PC Expo 2014 visitors can expect new twists focusing on interactivity. “We have observed visitors at PC Expo 2014 evolving to demand greater interactivity levels. Visitors also prefer we integrate the use of digital lifestyle applications and techniques at the Expo,” she said. Such an expectation has led to the introduction PC Expo Quick Response (QR) code. "We have received feedback and glad to have a QR code. Visitors can use their smartphone and snap our QR code. This will enable them to follow us on PC Expo WeChat and receive exclusive updates about promotional offers and activities at PC Expo," she explained.

Another example is “Creative Pose”, a new PC Expo activity “Visitors can snap a Captain America or Thor inspired selfie or photo on their smartphone or camera. Then click "Like" and upload their selfie to PC Expo Facebook before July 7, 2014,” she explained. The winner of the Captain America category will receive two limited edition goodies; an Iron Man 3 War Machine 8GB USB and Iron Man 3 Left Hand 8GB USB while the winner for the second category will take home a Thor-themed Limited Edition 2,600 mAh power bank.

Wong appreciates the interactivity with visitors. “We are constantly improving, thanks to active feedback and like to believe PC Expo has earned a reputation as a trusted brand and a platform to showcase trends. For example, the selfie trend has gained commercial traction. Visitors can browse and shop for extension poles, stands, smartphone grabs, Bluetooth-clickers and other innovations just to help snap a better selfie with a smartphone or tablet at PC Expo this week,” she said. “There are even miniature padded covers and dual-use cases to protect and help store these items.”

In addition, she said, “We’re giving away lots of goodies. The main prize for our “Like, Share and Tag” contest is an iPhone 5S.” Visitors can take part in “PC Expo 2014 Register & Win” which has an iPad Air as the grand prize and “PC Expo 2014 Lucky Draw” which has prizes like Playstation 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note III.

Numerous exhibitors and brands will be present at Setia Alam PC Expo 2014 including A1pro, Acer, Astro, Asus, Dell, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Logitech, Nokia, Samsung, Seagate, TM, U Mobile, Yes 4G and others. “Visitors to the Expo can expect a taste of ultra thin notebooks, chic smartwatches, super cool earbuds, tablets on a budget, lots of budget-friendly smartphone choices and even portable photo printers are making a comeback,” she said, adding shoppers should take advantage of mid-year promotional offers and off-season bundling promotions*. PC Expo 2014 continues June 6 to 8 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru and July 4 – 6 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.

Year-end sale starts at PC Expo 2013 KL this Friday

PC Expo 2013 KL starts Nov 1 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur with year-end sales of smartphones, smartwatches & more

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – The year-end PC Expo 2013 starts this Friday at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Shoppers can take advantage of year-end offers and bargains at the three-day Expo, which features more than 100 brands and 60 exhibitors, with an emphasis on smartwatches, smartphones, tablet devices and mobile computing accessories like branded notebook backpacks, premium tablet cases, foldable wireless keyboards, smartphone covers and powerbanks.

Exhibitors include Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd (Booth 113), Western Digital (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth 109), Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth 108), Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth 105) and many more. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the year-end edition of PC Expo 2013 in Kuala Lumpur is expected to welcome about 180,000 visitors. “Shoppers at the Expo this week can expect lots of year-end deals for smartwatches, smartphones, tablets and lots of mobile computing accessories like premium leather backpacks, carry cases and more.”

She expects consumer interest will be stirred by smartwatches like the much-talked about Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch and its corresponding bundling offers. The idea of a smartwatch is still very much a novelty among local digital lifestyle enthusiasts, she said. As such, the Expo this weekend will be an ideal platform to gauge initial response.

“The local smartwatch market is virtually in its infancy and there’s lots of ground to cover. Which will consumers prefer? Will it be standalone smartwatches that operates independently without a smartphone but technically superior and priced higher? Or will it be smartwatches that are positioned as a smartphone accessory, dependent on the smartphone and equipped with less features but priced affordably?”

Though it’s too early to tell at this point, Wong expects consumers to decide with their wallet by PC Expo 2014 next March. “We think consumers will tread cautiously, especially given recent rises in the cost of living and continued consumer inclination to prefer value-for-money smartphones. However, we like the idea of the Dick Tracy-like smartwatch so much that we’re rewarding the lucky winner of our popular activity, “Register & Win”, with a delightfully new Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch.”

Other prominent activities such as “Like, Share and Tag” features a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and “Lucky Draw” an Apple iPhone 5C and Apple iPhone 5S respectively as the main prizes. “We’re also featuring both new Apple iPhones at our RM1 Auction. This will surely be interesting to many consumers,” she added.

There are also a slew of year-end offers at the Expo including Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd’s (Booth 104) early bird offer for the 10.6-inch Microsoft Surface RT 32GB at RM 999 (SRP RM1,099), Aone Plus Supplies & Services Sdn Bhd’s (Booth 115) `Buy 1-Free 1’ offer of a Hibiki HC 902 Earphone-Chat headset at RM29.90 with a BPM headset, Aeco Technologies Sdn Bhd’s (Booth 228) offer for a Trywin Car Video Recorder TD6 for RM499 and Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd’s (Booth 108) introductory deal for its Lenovo C440 All-In-One desktop of RM 2,199 bundled with 3-years on-site warranty.

In addition, she confirmed offers for a variety of newly launched devices at the Expo including the new 14-inch Dell Vostro 5470 for RM2,249 (Booth 106), Lenovo K900 (32GB) Smartphone for RM1,499 (Booth 219) and Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook at RM1,999 (Booth 112) as well as hot deals like RM189 for Western Digital 1TB Elements Portable HD, RM199 for Seagate 1TB Expansion HD bundled with a PowerBank (Booth 114) and RM89 for Targus 15.4-inch Incognito backpacks bundled with an ultramini optical mouse (Booth 115). In addition, collectors can look forward to PC Expo 2013 KL this weekend for the complete range of limited edition Iron Man 3, One Piece, Doraemon and Batman USB Collectibles*.                      * Terms & conditions apply.

PC Expo 2013 KL this week at MVEC

180,000 shoppers to enjoy mid-year offers and school holiday deals

May 21, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – About 180,000 shoppers are expected at the first PC Expo 2013 KL which starts this Friday. The three-day Expo will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur and takes advantage of a public holiday and the start of mid-term school holidays.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the Expo will largely focus on smartphones, tablets, notebooks, digital audio devices, digital cameras and accessories. “Shoppers can take advantage of school-holiday offers and mid-year promotional offers for digital lifestyle devices and services at the Expo.” More than 90 exhibitors are participating representing brands like Acer, Asus, Avast, Blaupunkt, Canon, Dell, Garmin, Hewlett-Packard, Kaspersky, Lenovo, Logitech, Nikon, Samsung, Seagate, Sony, Toshiba, Western Digital and much more.

Digital lifestyle enthusiasts can look forward to the complete range of limited edition, Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles, at the Expo. Wong said this is the first time the entire seven types in the collection comprising Left Hand, Right Hand, Arc, Iron Patriot, War Machine, Mark 42 and Mark V1 are available. The 8GB version is priced at RM109 (normal retail price at RM129) while the 16GB version is priced at RM149 (normal retail price at RM169).

She said early bird shoppers are rewarded with purchase options like trade-in rebates of up to RM100 for Western Digital 1.5TB WD Elements portable hard drives and 2TB My Book Live personal cloud storage devices, Buy-1-Free-1 offer for Avast Internet Security 7 as well as value deals like Seagate Expansion 1TB portable hard disk at RM189, Garmin Nuvi 40LM at RM388, Canon Inkjet All-in-One Printer MX366 at RM249 (normal retail price at RM418) and Canon Colour Laser Printer LBP7018C at RM499 (normal retail price at RM848).

There are also school holiday offers from exhibitors like AOne Plus Supplies & Services Sdn Bhd (Booth 113) with offers of RM299 for a 21.5-inch LED monitor (normal retail price RM429), RM79 for a Targus 16-inch Ascend Backpack bundled with a Targus Wired Retractable Mouse, RM89 for a 5200mAh Newonline Powerbank, RM125.90 for a 10400mAh 2 USB-port Newonline Powerbank, RM159 for Avira Internet Security Plus (3-user license) while Seagate (Booth 102) is offering 2.5-inch Seagate External Ultra Portable Storage at RM149 for 500GB and RM229 for 1TB, and higher capacity 3.5-inch 2TB at RM299.

Other special offers include Dell’s (Booth 104, 204) PC Expo 2013 KL-only offer for its touch-screen Inspiron 14R, powered by a 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-337U, at RM2,299, bundled with freebies like 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty, a YES 4G dongle and X-mini II Capsule Speaker (worth RM109), while Lenovo (Booth 103) will highlight its touch-screen mid-range version, Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch at RM1,599.

There are also ticket giveaways to the upcoming G-Dragon World Tour Concert by South Korean artist, Kwon Ji Yong or better known by his stage name G-Dragon. Acer (Booth 100 & 113), the concert’s main sponsor, is rewarding purchases of its new Aspire P3-171 and Aspire S7-391 Ultrabooks with tickets to the concert.

Regular shoppers to PC Expo like Kho Guet Cheng, Engku Ahmad Syafiq and Yee Kong Choon are looking forward to mid-year offers at PC Expo 2013 KL this week. “I am shopping for better alternatives to my current smartphone, which is a Samsung Galaxy S2. Pricing and ease-of-use of the smartphone are most important to me. I believe prices for smartphones are competitive and there is value-for-money shopping at PC Expo 2013 KL this week,” commented Kho.

Likewise, Engku Ahmad intends to focus only on offers for smartphones at the Expo. “I’m looking to upgrade my HTC Wildfire S as my needs have grown. I have a budget in mind and will shop for a suitable offer that doesn’t pinch my wallet too much,” he said.

Another regular PC Expo shopper, Yee commented his shopping expedition during the Expo is largely with his friends. “Shopping at PC Expo is a social experience and this weekend, my friends and I will be bargain hunting for accessories to outfit my Sony Xperia SL and tablet device.”

In addition, Wong said there’re numerous activities to stay busy including “Register & Win*” which has a Sony Xperia Z as the grand prize and “Like, Share and Win” with a Samsung Galaxy S4 as the main prize. Shoppers are entitled to redeem goodies for every purchase of RM100 in a single receipt at PC Expo’s popular “Sure-Win-Wheel” * as well as eligible to participate in “Lucky Draw” * with prizes comprising cash vouchers valued at RM500, RM300 and RM200.

“We are giving away RM20 PC Expo Gift Voucher for every set of 20 stamps in our “Collect and Redeem” Programme*,” she said, adding smartphone users can “check-in” their presence at PC Expo 2013 KL on social applications like Facebook, Four Square and others and proceed to PC Expo Redemption Counter for a mystery gift.

PC Expo 2013 continues June 28 to 30 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka, July 5 to 7 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru and Alor Setar Mall in Alor Setar, and the final leg Aug 23 to 25 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang.

PC Expo 2013 KL excitement next week

The first PC Expo 2013 KL starts next week at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur with lots of bargains plus Iron Man 3 collectibles and contests

May 17, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – The first PC Expo 2013 KL will start next week at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. More than 90 exhibitors are participating in the three day fest, which features digital lifestyle bargains, including the complete range of Iron Man 3 USB collectibles and contests.

Exhibitors include Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd (Booth 100), Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth 101), Dell Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Booths 104 , 204), Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth 103), Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (Booths 106, 202) and many more. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the first edition of PC Expo 2013 KL expects more than 180,000 visitors, taking advantage of Wesak Day, a public holiday which falls on May 24, as well as the start of school holidays. “Shoppers will be in for a treat as the Expo is rightly sorted with school-holiday offers and mid-year promotional offers for digital lifestyle devices and services.”

In addition, she confirmed several offers including trade-in rebates of up to RM100 for Western Digital hard disk drives and Buy-1-Free-1 offer for Avast Internet Security 7. There are also numerous value deals like Seagate Expansion 1TB portable hard disk at RM189, Garmin Nuvi 40LM at RM388, Canon Inkjet All-in-One Printer MX366 at RM249 (normal retail price at RM418) and Canon Colour Laser Printer LBP7018C at RM499 (normal retail price at RM848). “These devices, especially the printers, are very attractively priced,” she said.

In addition, this is the first time PC Expo 2013 KL features the complete range of limited edition Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles priced at RM109 for the 8GB version (normal retail price at RM129) and RM149 for the 16GB version (normal retail price at RM169). “Enthusiasts can look forward to PC Expo 2013 KL next week as it is the first time an entire series of Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles is available,” she said.

Regulars to PC Expo like Foong Shee Siong, Nur Jasmine bt. Shafiq Aroki and Toh Pey Pey are itching to shop for smartphones and tablets next week. “PC Expo has a good variety and I enjoy the broad digital lifestyle exposure and choices,” said Foong. Nur Jasmine will be bargain shopping for accessories to complement for her Samsung Galaxy S3 as well as her laptop. “I have set a purchasing budget but I’m undecided. Next week will probably find shopping from booth-to-booth. Similarly, Toh also echoed a similar plan and commented PC Expo has proven to feature good bargains and great deals. “Asides from the variety of offers and digital lifestyle devices, I hope the organisers would place some emphasis on better visitor traffic flow and comfort. There’re thousands of visitors and often, I am at PC Expo for hours. It’s fun but tiring.”

 Wong confirmed PC Expo 2013 next week would feature improvements. “PC Expo has built visitor loyalty and earned a positive reputation. We appreciate the support from everyone. I think in this edition, the range of digital lifestyle devices has expanded to include more audio accessories.” For example, Amici Sdn Bhd (Booth 209) will be featuring the recently launched range of Blaupunkt Style On-The-Ear headphones. “There’re lots of devices out there with audio jacks like smartphones and tablets and frankly, we think consumers are itching to lay their hands on better quality choices.”

In addition, she said, “We’re giving away lots of goodies for our fans Like, Share and Win contest*. The main prize is a Samsung Galaxy S4 while the rest are equally exciting which comprise seven types of Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles,” she added. Each Iron Man 3 USB collectible comes in two flavours; 8GB and 16GB, and fashioned as Iron Man 3 (Arc), Iron Man 3 (Mark 42), Iron Man 3 (Mark V1), Iron Man 3 Left Hand, Iron Man 3 Right Hand, Iron Man 3 Iron Patriot and Iron Man 3 War Machine. Visitors can also take part in “Register & Win” with a Sony Xperia Z as the grand prize.

PC Expo 2013 continues June 28 to 30 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka, July 5 to– 7 at three locations; Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru, Alor Setar Mall in Alor Setar and Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail in Kluang. The final leg will be held Aug 23 to 25 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang.

* Terms & conditions apply.

Expo 2012 ends year at MITC

PC Expo 2012 ends year with celebratory offers at Melaka International Trade Centre Nov 9 – 11

NOVEMBER 8, 2012, MELAKA – PC Expo 2012 will end this year with an impressive lineup of celebratory bargains, school holiday deals and year-end promotional offers November 9 – 11 at Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Melaka.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the festive mood is in the air particularly as year-end school holidays start this weekend. In addition, there are two festivities next week, Deepavali on Nov 13, 2012 and Awal  Muharram two days later. “Shoppers will be in for a treat for festive bargains, school-holiday offers and year-end sales for digital lifestyle devices and services at the Expo.“

More than 350,000 shoppers have made PC Expo 2012 their shopping destination in recent weeks. Melaka PC Expo 2012 is the third and final leg of the Expo, which to date has been held in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and Sg. Petani.

This week, about 80,000 shoppers are expected to converge at MITC to take advantage of offers and bargains from 47 participating digital lifestyle retailers, distributors and technology principals. These include exhibitors like Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd (MK3), Celcom Mobile Sdn Bhd (MK39), Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (MK7), Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd (MK36), Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd (MK41), TM Berhad (MK38), Toshiba (MK8), U Mobile Sdn Bhd (MK40) and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (MK37).

Local digital lifestyle retailers based in Melaka are well represented at the Expo. They include GH Computer Technology Sdn Bhd (MK24), Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd (MK6, MK26), Keypoint Computers Sdn Bhd (MK14), Komputer Abadi Sdn Bhd (MK31, MK32), MicroNation Sdn Bhd (MK23), MPS Telecommunication Sdn Bhd (MK5, MK31A), Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd (MK4, MK49), Pan Millenium Sdn Bhd (MK11), Stygix Distribution (MK12, MK15A) and VKnow Systems Sdn Bhd (MK21).

She said shoppers can look forward to several activities held during the Expo. For example, Acer will be organising Mini Speedy Sweep @ PC Expo daily. Every customer making a purchase during Happy Hour (3.00pm to 4.00pm) are eligible to play Mini Speedy Sweep which has a grand prize of Acer products worth RM1,500. In addition, every participant will receive a RM20 Acer shopping voucher. Participants need to identify and gather Acer products on the stage worth RM2,000 and the participant with the closest amount wins. “There are also hands-on opportunity featuring Windows 8 on Acer’s new all-in-one 27-inch touch-friendly desktop PC, Acer Aspire 7600U and on-the-go ultrabook, Acer Aspire S7,” she said.

Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd (MK9) will offer Windows 8 pre-installed notebook PCs like the 14-inch Dell Inspiron Ultrabook 14Z 5423 at RM2,199 and Dell Inspiron 7420 at RM2,899. There are also numerous offers for smartphones and tablets like Samsung Galaxy Note II, at RM2,299 and bundled with a flip cover and screen protector, 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab II at RM1,299 and 10.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Note at RM2,199 and bundled with a screen protector, book cover and 16GB memory card.

Exhibitors like Metakey Sdn Bhd (MK16), Navotech Technology, Kao Sheng Distribution and E Cube Trading (MK27) have an assortment of interesting bargains. Metakey intends to highlight Android-based tablets with prices RM299 onwards and mobile digital MP3 players priced RM19.90 onwards. Navotech Technology will offer Samsung 19-inch LCD monitors for RM249, 8GB Kingston MicroSD cards for RM19 and bundling Acer 500GB External HDDs for RM159 with a free gift. Among interesting offers from Kao Sheng Distribution include RM89 for a 5400mAH smart phone PowerBank which retails at RM129, Targus notebook backpacks priced from RM139 and accessories for smartphones and tablets, while E Cube Trading is offering a “Buy 1 - Free 3” notebook backpacks for a selected range.

Shoppers can take advantage of Melaka PC Expo 2012 Early-Bird Offers like RM9.90 for a Kingston 8GB USB drive, RM29.90 for a Batman-themed PowerBank, RM169 for a Buffalo 500GB Portable HDD, RM199 for a HP Laserjet P1102 and more.

There are also numerous activities to reward shoppers. These activities include “Check- In and Redeem” and “Lucky Draw”. More than RM50,000 worth of prizes are ready and include the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam. There are also activities to celebrate the popularity of PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo), which has garnered about 47,000 “Likes”. These activities include “Unlock and Win” with a Samsung Galaxy S3 as the main prize and “Like, Share and Tag” which has an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as prizes

PC Expo 2012 celebrates year-end with colourful bargains

Shoppers to enjoy plenty of bargains & year-end offers at KL PC Expo 2012, Nov 2 - 4

OCTOBER 31, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – The largest digital lifestyle sale in Penang will start this Friday at Penang PC Expo 2012.

Shoppers will be in for a treat this week at PC Expo 2012. More than 200 participating exhibitors are readying an impressive line-up of bargains and year-end offers for various digital lifestyle products like tablets, smartphones, ultrabooks, notebooks, digital media players and devices, digital cameras, large screen high definition monitors and more.

The second leg of the three-day Expo will start this Friday, November 2, at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Penang and Persada Johor International Convention Centre (PJICC) in Johor Bahru.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, shoppers at the Expo this weekend should take advantage of bargains, year-end sale and promotional offers. “There are various activities. For example, the Expo at MVEC sees Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 106, 315) is offering its 18.5-inch monitor, which retails at RM315, at only RM99 and this translate into substantial savings.”

In addition, there are also offers Windows 8 pre-installed desktops and notebooks. The all-in-one HP Pavilion 20-b055d will be priced at RM1,899, bundled with a mobile charger worth RM150 and HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b010TU at RM1,399, bundled with HP External Optical Disc drive worth RM199.

Acer is organising “Acer Windows 8 Bonanza” where it will reward the first 100 customers who makes a purchase between 11:00am – 1:00pm with a RM100 goodie bag. Every purchase within this time qualifies for a “Lucky Dip” to can enjoy further discounts of up to RM500 and eligible for Acer’s “Speedy Sweep” contest which has more prizes.

Other interesting offers includes MAXX Pandora Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 329) for its Wi-Fi ready Pandora Fire Smart TV Box for RM488, a portable Internet media players or Inno Supply & Services Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 300) for its range of Internet Full HD Media Players ranging from RM169 to RM359.

Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 209) will be offering discounts of up to 50 per cent for a wide range of accessories for smartphones like Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and tablets like the new iPad and more. Its star deal is RM89 for its 5400mAH smartphone Powerbank, which retails at RM129.

There are even offers for webcams and consumer walkie-talkies. For example Logi Computer Peripherals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 117) or Logitech Malaysia will showcase its range of Windows 8 ready products. It will offer its pint-sized 1.3MP Logitech C110 Webcam at only RM29 (retails RM49) and V470 Cordless Notebook Mouse at RM69 (retails RM118). Shoppers who purchase RM50 and above can participate in Logitech Dip & Win, which has 1,500 prizes worth RM20,000 including a 32-inch LED television, iPod Shuffles, digital cameras and more.

Another exhibitor, Alcom Networks Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 325), will highlight two entry-level consumer walkie-talkies. It is offering the mid-range Motorola TLKR T6 at RM398 and longer range Motorola TLKR T8 at RM548.

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 102) will organise Samsung Smart School sessions at the Expo. These are two to three hours, hands-on guided workshop to familiarise and teach participants about special features in Samsung tablets and smartphones. “This is very interesting and being organised for the first time at the Expo. It’s available on a first-come-first serve basis with plenty of goodies in store too,” she explained.

She said shoppers can look forward to interactive session featuring Windows 8 on the new all-in-one 27-inch touch-friendly desktop PC, Acer Aspire 7600U and on-the-go ultrabook, Acer Aspire S7. Shoppers can take advantage of Offers-of-the-Day like buy-1-free-1 deals for Western Digital external hard disks as well as Early Bird offers of RM29.90 for a Batman-themed PowerBank, RM118 for a Seagate Expansion 500GB Portable HDD, RM199 for a HP Laserjet P1102, RM388 for Garmin Nuvi 40LM, RM599 for a MSI Netbook and more.

More than 180,000 shoppers are expected at the Expo in MVEC. “We are organising many activities to reward shoppers,” she highlighted. These activities have more than RM50,000 worth of prizes like “Lucky Draw”; prizes include the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam, “Unlock and Win”; prizes include a Samsung Galaxy S3, and “Like, Share and Tag”; prizes include like an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The latter activities are available at PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo).

The third leg will be held at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka, November 9 – 11.

* Terms & conditions apply

Largest digital lifestyle sale in Penang this week with PC Expo 2012

Offers for Windows 8, tablets, smartphones and accessories expected to dominate Penang PC Expo 2012, Nov 2 -4 in PISA

OCTOBER 29, 2012, PENANG – The largest digital lifestyle sale in Penang will start this Friday at Penang PC Expo 2012.

Final preparations are underway as the popular three-day digital lifestyle Expo readies to welcome an expected 80,000 shoppers at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) Nov 2 – 4, 2012. The Expo is also being concurrently held at two other venues; Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur and Persada Johor International Convention Centre (PJICC) in Johor Bahru.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the festive mood is in the air as school holidays are almost here and many have in mind festivities like Deepavali, Awal Muharram and Christmas. “Shoppers are readying to have their shopping done and take advantage of year-end offers. We expect high consumer demand for accessories for tablets, notebook PCs, digital cameras and digital audio devices.”

In addition, the recent launches of Windows 8 and new notebook PCs pre-installed with Windows 8 from different makes like Lenovo, Acer, Hewlett-Packard, Dell have created a buzz. End-users visiting the Expo can get a closer look to size up new features in Windows 8.

A variety of promotional offers for tablets from Apple, Samsung to Sony will surely have shoppers excited. “Tablet devices have become the de facto computing device for mobile digital lifestyle users. We expect shoppers at Penang PC Expo 2012 to compare prices, purchasing plans, device compatibility, weight factor, accessories and software features as part of their tablet purchasing decision making process. The last three factors are important because it allows greater freedom for individuality.”

Exhibitors like Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd (P27) and Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd (P16, P18 – 19) are putting final touches to their activities. Acer is scheduling “Acer Windows 8 Bonanza” on November 3. It is rewarding the first 100 customers who makes a purchase between 11:00am – 1:00pm with a RM100 goodie bag. Every purchase within this three-hour window qualifies for a “Lucky Dip” to can enjoy further discounts of up to RM500 and eligible for Acer’s “Speedy Sweep” contest which has more prizes.

Thunder Match Technology is promoting Windows8 pre-installed notebooks like the 14-inch Dell Inspiron Ultrabook 14Z 5423 at RM2,199 and 14-inch Dell Inspiron Ultrabook 7420 at RM2,899. It is bundling with an assortment of goodies, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at RM2,299, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1” at RM2,199 and the 9.4-inch 16GB Sony Tablet S at RM1,199 and 32GB variant at RM1,499. It is also catering a wide range of Nokia Lumia smartphones like Nokia Lumia 900 for RM1,499, Nokia Lumia 800 for RM1,088 and Nokia Lumia 710 at RM788.

She also highlighted of the variety of offers awaiting shoppers at the Expo this week. For example, Discovery Info Centre Sdn Bhd (P1 – P4) will offer the entry-level Logitech MK220 Wireless Combo (keyboard and mouse) for only RM59 while the slightly more advanced Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 at RM109 and desktop PC speakers like the Logitech Z103 Speakers for only RM59. Discovery Info Centre will also offer a limited number of the new stylish Targus TSB288AP-50 rucksack at half price. The rucksack, which retails at RM428 and fits 15.6-inch notebook PCs, will only be offered at RM198 while the current model of Targus TSB158AP (retails for RM288 and fits 16-inch notebook PCs) will be offered at RM169.

Another exhibitor, Inter Micro Technology Sdn Bhd (P40), is having an assortment of accessories, from thematic notebook PC skins, gaming-optimised mouses, miniature PC speakers and others, on offer, from prices well under RM29.

More than 300 exhibitors are participating at PC Expo 2012. Participating exhibitors at Penang PC Expo 2012 in PISA this week include local digital lifestyle outlets, distributors and technology principals. “The growing presence of local vendors and distributors reflect the amazing popularity of digital lifestyle in Penang,” she said. These exhibitors include Eco-Tech International Sdn Bhd (P33), Forward IT Sdn Bhd (P32), Index Memory Corporation Sdn Bhd (P25), Kao Yek Computer (PG) Technology Sdn Bhd (P12), Keypoint Computers Sdn Bhd (P41), Metakey Sdn Bhd (PISA P5), Mind Maker Sdn Bhd (PISA P35), Mobile Shine Telecommunication (PISA P8), MobiPot Sdn Bhd (PISA P31), MyGames Development Sdn Bhd (P7), NC Computer (M) Sdn Bhd (P230) and Pineapple Computer Products (PG) Sdn Bhd (P30).

Technology principals like Acer, Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (P9), Hewlett -Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (P11) and mobile Internet service providers like Celcom Mobile Sdn Bhd (P47), Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd (P46), Telekom Malaysia Berhad (P49) and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (P45) will be present.

She said, “We will have “Early Bird” offers, limited edition products and for the first time, having a Check-In and Redeem program. Visitors need only show us they have “check-in” using their smartphones on social platforms like Facebook, Foursquare, Instagram or others and be rewarded with a unique special gift from us.” Early bird offers include RM169 for a Buffalo 500GB External Harddisk, RM199 for a HP Laserjet P1102, RM599 for a MSI Notebook, RM29.90 for Batman Series Power Bank and RM9.90 for a Kingston 8GB USB Drive while limited edition products are USB devices with characters like Batman, Transformers, Doraemon, Ironman and Avengers.

More than RM50,000 worth of prizes are available for PC Expo 2012 activities. These include activities like “Lucky Draw” with prizes like the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam.

Meanwhile, PC Expo 2012 on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo) welcomed its 42,000 “Likes” today. “We’re rewarding our Facebook fans with “Unlock and Win”, a contest where we’re giving a Samsung Galaxy S3 as the grand prize,” she said. In addition, there’s also the “Like, Share and Tag” contest which feature prizes like an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

PC Expo 2012 will continue its third leg Nov. 9 - 11 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka.

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PC Expo 2012 readies for Johor Bahru

More than 70,000 expected at Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012 November 2 – 4, PJICC

OCTOBER 25, 2012, JOHOR BAHRU – Preparations are underway to ready Johor Baru PC Expo 2012 next month held at Persada Johor International Convention Centre (PJICC) in Johor Bahru.

Local digital lifestyle retailers will join global brands and multinational technology principals for the largest digital lifestyle showcase in the state. The year-end PC Expo 2012 will be held November 2 – 4 at PJICC. At the time, PC Expo 2012 will also be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur and Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Penang.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the large number of participating local retailers reflects well on the growth and pervasiveness of the digital lifestyle industry in Johor Bahru. These retailers include EIT Lifestyle (Booths J5, J15, JJ32, J55), MicroNation Sdn Bhd (Booth J52), Metakey Sdn Bhd (Booth J50), Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd (Booths J38, J43), Oriental Digital Imaging Sdn Bhd (Booth J12), Pan Millenium Sdn Bhd (Booth J39), Passo Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth J27), PDA Junction (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth J13) and Today Mobile Sdn Bhd (Booth J18).

Joining them are established distributors and technology principals alike such as Alpha Tech Distribution Sdn Bhd (Booth J14), G&O Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd (Booths J37, J45), Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd (Booths J6, J23, J31), Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd (Booths J8, J24), Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd (Booth J57), Activelansing Technology Sdn Bhd, Dell Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Booth J4) and Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth J9).

Such a combination offer visitors at Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012 a wide variety of choices and bargains. For example, Thunder Match Technology is bundling tablets like Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1” (16GB) with a screen protector, cover and 16GB Memory Card at RM2,199, Sony Tablet S 9.4” (16GB) with a slip case, screen protector, micro USB cable, cleaning kit, 4GB Micro SD and 1+1 Year Extended Warranty at RM1,199 and Samsung Galaxy S3 with flip cover and screen protector at RM1,999.

Meanwhile Grex Multimedia will be offering best buys of Intel i5-3210 powered Lenovo G480 at RM1,599 and Lenovo Z480 at RM1,799, with a RM99 headset, and EIT Lifestyle is promoting the 20-inch all-in-one AMD A6-3600 powered HP TouchSmart at RM2,588 with free gift worth RM199.

More than 70,000 visitors are expected to converge at PJICC during PC Expo next month. Asides these offers, she said it is also interesting to observe PC Expo visitors include those who are well past 50 years old, in addition to youths, students, business executives, entrepreneurs and young families. “We have observed well-informed elderly couples with strong brand preferences and purchasing power shopping for primarily tablet devices, then smartphones and followed by digital cameras. They are purchasing to use these devices for social networking, voice and video communications, entertainment and gaming,” she remarked. “The proliferation of these devices plus the availability of numerous hotspots have increased the quality of digital lifestyle in Johor.”

According to Communications & Multimedia Pocket Book of Statistics, Q2 2012, Johor currently has a registered number of 2,377 hotspots, the third largest in the country, having grown from 1,732 hotspots in 2011. In addition, Johor also has the largest number of 1Malaysia Community Broadband Centre at 45. These initiatives have helped enhance digital lifestyle in the state.”

In addition, she said Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012 will feature unique offers like RM9.90 for a 8GB Kingston USB drive, RM169 for a 500GB Buffalo HDD and RM199 for a HP Laserjet P1102. “We have more than RM50,000 worth of prizes like the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam for our “Lucky Draw”. There are also offers for limited-edition USB devices with themes depicting popular characters like Batman, Transformer 3, Doraemon, Ironman and Avengers.

There are other activities like “Unlock and Win” which features a Samsung Galaxy S3 as its grand prize and “Like, Share and Tag” with prizes like an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Both activities are available at PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo).

Asides PJICC, MVEC and PISA, the popular three-day digital lifestyle PC Expo 2012 continues its third leg November 9 - 11 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka.

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PC Expo 2012 sharpens focus on mobile digital lifestyles

This November, PC Expo 2012 continues with a strong focus on mobile digital lifestyle devices, services and accessories

OCTOBER 19, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – The year-end PC Expo 2012 continues with a sharper focus about mobile digital lifestyles with its second leg this November.

 The popular three-day digital lifestyle PC Expo is scheduled to continue next month at four remaining locations; November 2 – 4 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Penang International Sports Arena in Penang and Persada Johor Convention Centre in Johor Bahru, and November 9 - 11 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka.

Preparations for Kuala Lumpur PC Expo 2012 at MVEC as well as other venues are underway and gearing to be a hit with consumers. “Asides mobility, end-users are considering readiness for Windows 8 and its impact,” she said, adding more than 300,000 shoppers are expected at the second leg of PC Expo 2012. “We estimate about 180,000 smart shoppers will converge at Kuala Lumpur PC Expo 2012 to search for digital lifestyle enhancements,” she adds exhibitors are ready to showcase Windows 8-ready devices and lining year-end promotional offers.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the focus on mobile digital lifestyles is reflective of consumer needs, particularly among the young, trendy and fashion-conscious. “We expect such demand to soon follow in other locations like Sg. Petani, Tawau, Kluang and others. Mobile Internet access penetration rate is surely increasing with mobile Internet service providers offering competitive rates and plans plus devices like smartphones and tablets have already become staple choices of youths.”

Major mobile Internet and mobile operators participating at KL PC Expo 2012 include Telekom Malaysia Berhad (MVEC Booth 331), Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 332), U Mobile Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 333) and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 330).

They will be joined by major digital lifestyle brands who are participating in a big manner like Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 105), Asustek Computer Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 103), Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 112), D-Link International Pte Ltd (MVEC Booth 200), Dell Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 101), Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 106, 315), Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 115), Logitech Singapore Pte Ltd (MVEC Booth 117), Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 109), Samsung Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 101) and Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 104) and Western Digital (S.E. Asia) Pte Ltd (MVEC Booth 108).

Digital lifestyle retailers participating at KL PC Expo 2012 include Alpha-Tech Distribution Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 302), DSS Distribution Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 220, 312, 313), Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 209), MicroNation Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 219, 318), SiS Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 110 & 204) and Vertex Distribution Sdn Bhd (MVEC Booth 316).

She said asides a mobile digital lifestyle, exhibitors are excited to highlight readiness for Windows 8. For example, Logitech Malaysia will highlight its theme, “Navigate the possibilities” by showcasing its vast series of devices, compatible and ready for Windows 8, mobile devices and tablets. As an added incentive, consumers who purchase RM50 and above can participate in Logitech Dip & Win, which has 1,500 prizes worth RM20,000, including a 32-inch LED television, iPod Shuffles, digital cameras and more.

Lenovo Malaysia will highlight its innovative 13-inch, 360 degrees flip-and-fold IdeaPad YOGA. This ultrabook can be placed in four modes; “Tent” (it can stand on its edges), “Stand” (with its keyboard laid flat against the desk like a display), “Laptop” and “Tablet”. The YOGA is powered by a 3rd generation Intel Core processor and designed for Windows 8. It will retail during PC Expo starting at RM3,599.

Meanwhile, notebook accessories are continuing is streak of popularity with consumers. Ingen DSS Sdn Bhd will be hawking La Folie lifestyle notebook bags from its KYA, Hannah, Cagliari and FontainBleau series. The purchase of a notebook bag is entitled to a 20 per cent discount for a second bag. Ingen DSS will also promote an assortment of accessories including portable G-Shark speakers with built-in digital card reader and FM radio functionalities at RM139 instead of RM169 and headset at RM169 instead of RM199.

In addition, she said KL PC Expo 2012 will feature special offers like RM9.90 for a 8GB Kingston USB drive, RM118 for a 500GB Seagate Expansion Portable HD, RM199 for a HP Laserjet P1102, RM388 for Garmin Nuvi 40LM and RM599 for a MSI Netbook. PC Expo 2012 activities include more than RM50,000 worth of prizes like “Lucky Draw” prizes such as the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam. “There’re also special offers for limited-edition USB devices featuring themes from Batman, Transformer 3, Doraemon, Ironman and Avengers.” PC Expo 2012 “Unlock and Win” features a Samsung Galaxy S3 as the grand prize and “Like, Share and Tag” has prizes like an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Both activities are available online at PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo).

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Smartphones for youths at PC Expo 2012

The year-end PC Expo 2012 starts this Friday with a taste for all things shiny, snappy and youthful

OCTOBER 2, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – With Budget 2013 announced, the year-end PC Expo 2012, which starts this week, will sharpen its digital lifestyle focus to benefit youths entering the job-market.

The popular three-day digital lifestyle PC Expo will be held in five venues spanning three legs starting this Friday, October 5 at Village Mall in Sungai Petani. The Expo follows in the wake of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who announced last Friday a RM200 rebate programme for youths purchasing a smartphone. Youths who qualify for this programme must be between 21 and 30 years-old with a monthly income of less than RM3,000.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, this incentive will spur the growth of digital lifestyle especially for youths. “Such an incentive is an endorsement and it says youths new in their jobs need to stay relevant and competitive using smartphones. Affording a smartphone to stay “connected” and “collaborate” with co-workers is crucial.” In addition, she highlighted prices for entry-level Android-based smartphones have spiraled downwards as this will certainly make smartphones more attractive and affordable for youths. ”

PC Expo regulars like Muhammad Hafiz Anuar, 22 and Benjamin Wong Yiaw Mun, 20 gave thumbs up to Budget 2013 and look forward to the Expo. “I need a smartphone to stay connected to my colleagues, course mates and family. I can answer emails from my course mates, reply to my manager on social messaging platforms or refer online about product specifications using a smartphone. Using a smartphone makes me more efficient,” said Muhammad Hafiz who is bound for France next year to complete his studies and currently works part-time as a technician. “I will surely shop for a smartphone at PC Expo 2012 this November that fits my affordability level.”

Meanwhile Wong is eyeing Samsung Galaxy Note 2. “As youths, our affordability level is basically aimed at entry-level models. However, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has caught my attention. I will be at PC Expo 2012 to try it first hand and compare it with other smartphones. I think the RM200 rebate is an excellent idea and only wished it is more. Most decent smartphones are priced above RM1,000. I turn 21-years-old in a few months and hope the rebate would increase by then,” he said.

More than 300 exhibitors will participate at PC Expo 2012. In Sg. Petani this week, exhibitors include Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Maxis Mobile Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, AMD (M) Sdn Bhd, Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd and Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd. Digital lifestyle retailers participating this week include Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd, E-Kiosk Computer Sdn Bhd, Photo In Sdn Bhd, MaxQ Solutions Sdn Bhd, GGA Technology Sdn Bhd and Keypoint Computer Sdn Bhd.

The second leg of the Expo will be held November 2 – 4 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Penang International Sports Arena in Penang and Persada Johor Convention Centre in Johor Bahru. The third leg of the Expo will be held November 9 - 11 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka.

The focus on youths and affordability levels has gained both attention and traction. “We will have several activities like RM169 offers for 500GB Buffalo external hard disks, RM199 for HP Laserjet P1102 and RM9.90 for Kingston 8GB USB drives,” she said adding these special offers will appeal to youths.

More than RM50,000 worth of prizes are available for PC Expo 2012 activities*. These include activities like “Lucky Draw” with prizes like the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0”, Alcatel OT979 Special Edition Phone and Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam. “We also appeal to fashionable and trendy youths with limited edition, colourful, theme-based, shiny and snappy USB devices featuring themes from Batman, Transformer 3, Doraemon, Ironman and Avengers.”

Other PC Expo 2012 activities include “Unlock and Win” where a Samsung Galaxy S3 is the grand prize and “Like, Share and Tag” with prizes like an iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Both activities are available online at PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com/pcexpo).

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Excitement builds up, Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012 this Friday

Persada Johor International Convention Centre to host 80,000 shoppers at PC Expo 2012 August 3 – 5, 2012

August 1, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – More than 80,000 shoppers are expected to make their way to PC Expo 2012, held this week at Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the Expo will be held August 3 – 5, 2012 with exhibitors featuring a variety of digital lifestyle products and accessories. “Tablets continue to draw lots of attention, followed by smartphones and interestingly, mobile Internet subscription offers which makes a lot of sense.”

She added shoppers can weigh choices between smartphones like Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy SIII, HTC One S and Nokia Lumia 900 and tablets like the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 at the Expo.

Digital cameras, all-in-one printers, personal digital media players, storage devices and accessories are also in popular demand. The final leg of PC Expo 2012 will host exhibitors who are consumer digital lifestyle principals and domestic retailers. These exhibitors include Activelansing Technology Sdn Bhd, Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd, Hewlett -Packard (M) Sdn Bhd, Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, U Mobile Sdn Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.

A growing number of Johor Bahru-based local digital lifestyle retailers are participating at Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012. “The growing number and strength of participating local retailers reflect the increasing digital lifestyle popularity and awareness in Johor Bahru,” she said.

These local retailers include Alpha-Tech Distribution Sdn Bhd, APEX Computer& Information Technology Sdn Bhd, Camera Zone Sdn Bhd, E Cube Trading, EIT Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, Grex Multimedia, New Creation Sdn Bhd, Pine System Technology Sdn Bhd, Science Electronics Sdn Bhd and Sin Siah Audiovision. Prominent digital lifestyle outlets like G&O Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd, ITStore Sdn Bhd, Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd, Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd and Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd are also participating.

“We expect shoppers to accessorise especially in covers and cases for smartphones and tablets, earphones, wireless computing devices, personalised pouches for digital cameras and tablets, colourful or thematic USB devices, micro devices like pocket-sized projectors and mobile printers and more. Shoppers will have plenty of choices at the Expo,” she said alluding to the vast arrays of specials offers lined up.

For example, EIT Lifestyle Sdn Bhd (Booth J11, J12, J14 and J20) will have HP TouchSmart 20”, an AMD-based touchscreen PC bundled with free gifts worth RM199 at a starting-level of RM2,588. EIT Lifestyle will also have special offers which appeal to gamers including goodie packs worth about RM500 each.

Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth J7) is pricing Canon Pixma E500, an all-in-one printer at RM249 bundled with a 8GB USB drive and RM20 meal voucher, Canon Pixma E600, an all-in-one plus fax printer at RM469 bundled with a cordless phone, trolley, a calculator and mouse, and Canon imageClass MF4450, an all-in-one mono-laser printer at RM868 bundled with a RM60 gift card, traveling kit and trolley.

Meanwhile Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd (Booth J15) will highlight numerous notebook PCs including the new 14-inch Toshiba Satellite M840 which has a metallic finishing. The entry-level configuration is equipped with a third generation Intel Core i7 processor in Gold Blaze, Pink Blush or Blue Horizon at RM2,999.

Grex Multimedia (Booth J1, J2) will have specials on Brother printers and notebook PCs. Their offer includes RM588 for Brother MFC-7360, an all-in-one laser fax printer which normally retails for RM888, RM388 for Brother DCP-J430W, an all-in-one fax printer which retails for RM449 and RM188 for Brother HL-2130, a laser printer which retails for RM288. Shoppers can also look forward to a wide range of offers for notebooks from RM899 for a Celeron-based notebook PC to RM1,999 for an Intel i5-3210 2.5GHz-based notebook with free upgrade to 4GB RAM.

Exhibitors like Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth J10 and J16) are offering RM199 for a 19-inch Philips Full HD monitor, RM12.99 for a 8GB Imation Nano USB drive and RM185 for a 500GB Adata USB 3.0 external hard disk while Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd (Booth J13) highlighting colourful and thematic iPad and Galaxy Tab casings starting at RM29.90 each.

An estimated 180,000 shoppers were at the Expo in past legs at Penang, Melaka, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Alor Star. “The purchasing sentiment is encouraging in face of various offers and bargains at the Expo. This is a positive sign as consumers indicate their preference to build or enhance their digital lifestyle,” she said.

Visitors to Johor Bahru PC Expo 2012 this week can also take advantage of special offers like RM179 for a Buffalo 500GB portable hard disk and RM9.90 for a Kingston 8GB USB drive. A complimentary 2GB DDR3 RAM can be redeemed after the purchase of a notebook or laptop PC during the Expo*.

Prizes like Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the new iPad, Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam, Alcatel OT979 Hello Kitty Special Edition Phone are part of PC Expo 2012’s popular “Lucky Draw” while cash vouchers and other prizes await winners of “Register&Win”* during the Expo. A Samsung Galaxy SIII is the grand prize and awaits the winner of “Tag&Share” which is held online at PC Expo Facebook (www.facebook.com.pcexpo). More than RM20,000 worth of prizes and gifts have been allocated for these exciting activities at the Expo.

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Second PC Expo 2012 wave splashes this week

The second edition of PC Expo 2012 will start June 29 involving six venues.

JUNE 26, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – Final preparations are underway to ready the second edition of PC Expo 2012, which starts this week involving more than 200 exhibitors and six venues.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the Expo will be held at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Penang and Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Melaka from June 29 to July 1. It will then make its way to Square One in Batu Pahat, Kluang Mall in Kluang and Alor Star Mall in Alor Star July 6 to 8 before arriving at the final venue, Persada Johor International Convention Centre Johor Bahru August 3 – 5.

She said consumer interest with tablet devices and smartphones, as part of a digital lifestyle, is in full swing. As such, the Expo will host exhibitors featuring a wide variety of tablet devices, smartphones and accessories. “The recent introduction of several new variants like Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy SIII, HTC One S and Nokia Lumia 900, is poised to excite consumers at the Expo.” Tablet devices like the new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 are most likely to dominate the spotlight at the Expo.

Variety and affordability are important factors for consumers considering a transition from feature-phones to smartphones, she said. Consumers shopping at the Expo can expect special offers and promotional or value-add bundling packages for these devices.

The first leg of the Expo in Penang and Melaka this weekend is ready to host presence from both multinational consumer digital lifestyle principals and domestic retailers. Exhibitors include Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd, Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd, Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd, Western Digital (S.E. Asia) Pte Ltd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.

Participating local digital lifestyle retailers at Penang PC Expo 2012 include Compubay Sdn Bhd, Forward IT Sdn Bhd, Kao Yek Computer (PG) Technology Sdn Bhd, MicroNation Sdn Bhd and Pineapple Computer Products (PG) Sdn Bhd while at Melaka PC Expo 2012, local retailers include Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd, Makson Computer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd, Metakey Sdn Bhd, MPS Telecommunications Sdn Bhd and Pakard Photo Sdn Bhd.

Several prominent digital lifestyle distributors like Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd, Pixus Sdn Bhd, Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd and Vertex Distribution Sdn Bhd will also cast their presence at the Expo. “Accessories for wireless computing devices, tablets, smartphones and digital cameras continue to be in demand at the Expo as consumers shop for items that can individualise their digital lifestyle identity and experience.”

Visitors to Melaka PC Expo 2012 can take advantage of special offers like RM179 for a Buffalo 500GB portable harddisk and RM8 for a Kingston 4GB USB drive. “We will reward purchases of notebooks or laptop PCs with complimentary 2GB DDR RAMs,” she explained while at Penang PC Expo 2012, there’s more offers like all-in-one HP printer for only RM129. These special offers are in limited quantity and reward early birds to PC Expo 2012.*

Visitors can also take part in “Lucky Draws” with prizes like Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the new iPad, Sony Hello Kitty Limited Edition Handycam, Alcatel OT979 Hello Kitty Special Edition Phone and more up for grabs during the Expo. Crowd favourites like “Register&Win” during the Expo and “Like&Win” on PC Expo Facebook will make a comeback.

She announced winners from two activities during the first edition of PC Expo 2012. The grand prize “Register&Win” winner is Goh Kong Wee who won a Samsung Galaxy SII while grand prize “Like&Win” winner is Foong Kah Loun, for an Apple iPhone 4S. “We have prizes and gifts up to RM20,000 for winners of various activities at the Expo,” she said, adding new companion activities on PC Expo Facebook for the second edition of PC Expo 2012 will soon be launched. These activities will include “Tag&Share” which has the grand prize of a Samsung Galaxy SIII. Visit www.facebook.com/pcexpo for regular updates.

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PC Expo 2012 Penang to spotlight consumer tech

PC Expo 2012 at Penang International Sports Arena, March 30 – April 1, 2012 to spotlight tablets, ultra-thin notebooks and smartphones

MARCH 21, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – Tablet devices, ultra-thin notebooks and smartphones are ready to take the limelight at PC Expo 2012 Penang this week. The three-day Expo will start March 30, 2012 and held at Penang International Sports Arena, Penang.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the popularity of tablet devices are at an all time high, followed closely by ultra-thin notebooks. This echoed recent outlook by IDC, citing global PC market set to experience modest growth in the first half of 2012. The IDC outlook said the release of Windows 8 and a new generation of ultra-thin notebooks will “invigorate consumer demand” for personal computers during the second half of the year. PC Expo is organised by EM Exhibitions.

“Consumers remain fixated with tablet devices. As a result, the local consumer digital lifestyle retail landscape now offer more choices and price ranges to cater various consumer segments,” she said adding ultra-thin notebooks and smartphones are also much in demand.

She added a key consumer concern is mobile data connectivity cost. “It certainly makes sense to expect more price competitive mobile data charges and subscription plans as there are many more consumers adopting digital lifestyles and correspondingly, mobile data usage is experiencing a higher market penetration rate. For example, Penang has a progressive digital lifestyle community, with the second highest broadband penetration rate at 81.9 per 100 households1,” she said alluding to data from Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

MCMC cites the number of hotspots in Penang has grown exponentially to 2,493 in Q3 2011 from only 832 in 2010. “This growth reflects the rapid digital lifestyle development in Penang. However, access to computing devices and mobile data connectivity remain key as both elements enable consumers and businesses to enjoy greater productivity and convenience, giving rise to a more vibrant and exciting Penang,“ said Penang State Executive Councillor for Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Abdul Malik Abdul Kassim. “PC Expo 2012 Penang is most welcomed and a beneficial platform catering to the needs of consumers and local digital lifestyle retailers.”

The Expo enters its fourth leg next week from March 30 to April 1 and held at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang. Participating exhibitors include international and local retailers like Avira Sdn Bhd, Brother International (M) Sdn Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Gadget Zone Sdn Bhd, Hewlett -Packard (M) Sdn Bhd, Mind Maker Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, Pineapple Computer Products (M) Sdn Bhd, PIXUS Sdn Bhd, Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Vknow Systems Sdn Bhd, Western Digital (S.E Asia) Pte Ltd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.

Visitors to PC Expo 2012 Penang can participate in activities like “Lucky Draw” and “Register&Win”. Lucky Draw prizes include Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Note and ASUS Transformer Prime while goodies for Register&Win winners include RM200 and RM100 PC EXPO 2012 Gift Vouchers.

Early birds to PC Expo 2012 Penang can take advantage of special offers like RM10 for a 4GB Kingston USB drive and RM179 for a Buffalo 500GB hard disk. “We are rewarding consumers who purchase a notebook or laptop PC at the Expo with complimentary 2GB DDR RAM,” she said adding there are also online activities like PC Expo 2012 “Like&Win” where an Apple iPad 3 is the main prize.”

The following leg is scheduled April 6 to 8, at Alor Star Mall in Alor Star while the last leg of PC Expo 2012 will be held May 25 to 27 at Mid Valley Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur. Visit www.facebook.com/pcexpo for regular updates.

1 C & M:Pocket Book of Statistics, Q3 2011 (English)

PC Expo 2012 to help boosts digital lifestyle at Batu Pahat

PC Expo 2012 continues this week at Batu Pahat Mall in Batu Pahat, Johor, March 2 – 4, 2012.

FEBRUARY 29, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – The second leg of PC Expo 2012 continues this week at Batu Pahat Mall (BP Mall), the largest shopping mall at Batu Pahat in Johor. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the Expo this week will involve numerous products, brands and services to answer growing demands and help boost digital lifestyle in Batu Pahat.

Low-end smartphones, ultrabooks and tablet computing devices appear to be in great demand, observed Wong. “Visitors to the Expo seeking cheaper alternatives can shop for lower-end smartphones and sign up a mobile data plan that suits their lifestyle. We can imagine mobile data usage growing at a faster pace.”

She said ultrabooks and tablet computing devices are still hot items at the Expo. “There is now more variety of tablets compared to 2010 and we expect consumer demand to continue flourishing. Many consumers eagerly await the new Apple iPad 3. Its imminent launch may see price adjustments for other makes of tablets and benefit consumers,” she said, adding a new iPad 3 has been slated as the top prize for PC Expo 2012 Like&Win contest. PC Expo is organised by EM Exhibitions.

The Expo this week will involve a variety of exhibitors, like Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd, MCL Berhad, Kao Sheng Distribution Sdn Bhd, Komputer Abadi Sdn Bhd, Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd, Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd and PIXUS Sdn Bhd. Local digital lifestyle retailers like BP Incomp Technology Sdn Bhd and Tong Xing Technology & Services Sdn Bhd are making their presence felt.

Asides devices, she observed there has been increasing demands from consumers for greater flexibility and lower voice and data subscription rates. The Expo, which also features Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, will offers consumers convenience and ability to compare rates, offers and easy payment plans. “Consumers are shopping for an end-to-end solution, from device, rates and after-sales services, that are economically sensible,” she said.

Visitors at the Expo can also participate in several activities like “Lucky Draw” and “Register&Win”. Lucky Draw prizes include Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Note and ASUS Transformer Prime while prizes for Register&Win include RM200 and RM100 PC EXPO 2012 Gift Vouchers. “Early bird visitors enjoy special offers like RM10 for a 4GB Kingston USB drive and RM179 for a Buffalo 500GB hard disk. We are also rewarding consumers who purchase a notebook or laptop PC with a complimentary 2GB DDR RAM,” she explained.

The next leg will see the Expo moving south and coincide with the upcoming school holidays. Next week, the Expo will be held March 9 to 11 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru. “We have an assortment of exciting activities to involve youths and refresh their digital lifestyle outlook to aid the development of our country.”

The Expo is scheduled to continue its fourth leg March 30 to April 1 at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Penang and the following leg, April 6 to 8, at Alor Star Mall in Alor Star. The last leg of PC Expo 2012 will be held May 25 to 27 at Mid Valley Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur. Visit www.facebook.com/pcexpo for updates.

Delight in a refined digital lifestyle at PC Expo 2012

PC Expo 2012 starts this week at Melaka International Trade Centre, Melaka and Village Mall, Sungai Petani, February 24 - 26, 2012.

FEBRUARY 21, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR - Visitors to PC Expo 2012 will be able to refine their digital lifestyle as there will be a large selection of top brands, products and services. The popular three-day Expo starts February 24, 2012 with its first leg in Melaka and Sungai Petani. The second of six legs will continue next week and held in five other locations; Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Penang, Alor Star and Kuala Lumpur.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the popularity of tablet devices is at its all time high. “Consumers are looking forward to the release of Apple iPad 3 which features better resolution, faster processer and a redesigned casing. In fact, we will reward the winner of PC Expo 2012 Like&Win contest with an iPad 3 as the main prize.” PC Expo is organised by EM Exhibitions.

She said visitors can evaluate numerous options to refine their respective digital lifestyles at the Expo. “Exhibitors like Logitech Malaysia will be highlighting Logitech Wireless Boombox, Logitech Mini Boombox and other devices which specifically accompany tablets like Apple iPads and Galaxy Tabs and smartphones like Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S II. Consumers are seeking more enjoyment and pleasure from their tablets and smartphones and such demand is being addressed by various exhibitors at the Expo.”

The Expo this week from February 24 to 26 will be held at two locations; Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka and Village Mall in Sungai Petani. The second leg continues next week March 2 to 4 at Batu Pahat Mall in Batu Pahat.

The third leg is timed to coincide with the start of the school holidays and held March 9 to 11 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre (PJICC) in Johor Bahru. “There will be plenty of activities and excitement as consumers, especially youths, refreshes their digital lifestyle outlook and takes stock of third-party devices and technology to accentuate and refine their digital lifestyle.”

The Expo continues its fourth leg March 30 to April 1 at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Penang and the following leg, April 6 to 8, at Alor Star Mall in Alor Star. The last leg of PC Expo 2012 will be held May 25 to 27 at Mid Valley Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur.

Asides “Like&Win”, visitors can take part in several activities like “Lucky Draw” and “Register&Win”. Lucky Draw prizes include Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Note and ASUS Transformer Prime. “These are ultra-chic devices for digital lifestyle purists and we will be giving it way to winners of our PC Expo 2012 Lucky Draw,” she explained. Furthermore, goodies for Register&Win winners include RM200 and RM100 PC EXPO 2012 Gift Vouchers.

Visitors can take advantage of special offers like RM10 for a 4GB Kingston USB drive and RM179 for a Buffalo 500GB hard disk. These special offers are in limited quantity and reward early birds to PC Expo 2012. “We are also helping consumers who purchase a notebook or laptop PC with a complimentary 2GB DDR RAM,” she explained.

She highlighted accessories like tablet casings with zipped pouches and name card slots or leather-bound cases will be sought after as these items are reflective of an individual’s personality and taste. “Visitors can shop at PC Expo for accessories and devices which offer elegance and social distinction for youths as well as for executives, entrepreneurs and socialites.” Visit www.facebook.com/pcexpo for regular updates.

Penang PC Expo 2012 paints it red, celebrates “Year of Dragon”

Festive “Chinese New Year of Dragon” offers and promotions at Penang PC Expo 2012 this week at Penang International Sports Arena, January 6 to 8, 2012, complete with “Choy San” appearances

JANUARY 5, 2012, KUALA LUMPUR – Shoppers to Penang PC Expo 2012 this week will enjoy the New Year celebratory mood, complete with New Year bargains and “Year of Dragon” offers. The Expo, held at Penang International Sports Area (PISA), from January 6 to 8, 2012 will feature “fortune visits” so that shoppers can rub shoulders with “God of Wealth” (Choy San), who will giving away red-packets or “ang pows”, festive mandarin oranges, shopping vouchers, T-Shirts and more to visitors.

According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the presence of the auspicious “God of Wealth” will be quite a sight at the Expo, adding the “God of Wealth” is scheduled to appear three times at 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 8.00pm. “With Malaysia set to celebrate and welcome the New Chinese Year of Dragon in two weeks, consumers can expect a celebratory atmosphere at the Expo,” adding more than 88,000 shoppers are expected this week. Penang PC Expo 2012 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.

With the prevalence of mobile computing and broadband, she expects consumers to ready their handheld and visual devices plus connectivity. “Our consumer digital lifestyle has embraced major holidays in a big way. We will see candid Chinese New Year video clips or photos, snapped with devices like Apple iPhones or Samsung Galaxy S2, shared on Facebooks or uploaded to blogs, moments after it has happened. I even expect consumers to belt out traditional Chinese New Year tunes from their tablets like Apple iPads or Samsung Galaxy Tabs.”

The Expo this week will help consumers ready to celebrate Chinese New Year in style. “Tablets, notebooks, digital cameras, games, wireless broadband subscriptions and accessories are especially appealing to consumers,” she said. As such, a wide array of exhibitors including major participants like Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd, Celcom Axiata Berhad, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, ICT Zone Ventures Berhad, MYCNX Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, SIS Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd, Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd, Vertex Distribution Sdn Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd are geared to fulfill that appeal.

In addition, Penang PC Expo 2012 also emphasises on local consumer digital lifestyle retailers. These include Andron IT Solutions Technology, Compusonic Computers Sdn Bhd, Eco-Tech International Sdn Bhd, Inter Micro Technology Sdn Bhd, Jaben Audio (M) Sdn Bhd, Kao Yek Computer Technology Sdn Bhd, Lam Loong Photo House Sdn Bhd, MaxQ Multimedia Sdn Bhd, Ramdac Resources Sdn Bhd, Vknow Systems Sdn Bhd and YQC Technology Solution. “Consumers should enjoy the many new year offers and promotional items on offer from these retailers,” she said.

The many offers include special bundling offers, like from BestBuy IT Mall Sdn Bhd who is offering a free 16GB USB drive and RM100 shopping and service vouchers for the first five purchases of the day for its range of notebook PCs, while Hewlett-Packard will be specially pricing its HP Deskjet 2050 All-In-One printer at RM179 bundled with a RM30 shopping voucher, RM8 ink discount coupon plus three years on-site 1-to-1 unit exchange warranty. TM is also offering free installation services and equipment worth RM1,000 for its variety of new packages from VIP5 at RM149 per month to VIP20 at RM249 per month.

Shoppers looking for accessories can also check out Jaben Headphone Store who is offering up to 50 per cent discounts on its wide range of headphones and Info Gate Communication offering 15 to 20 per cent discounts on its range of Targus backpacks, notebooks and iPad cases. Meanwhile, Inter Micro Technology is offering a variety of specially priced accessories including colourful RM18 USB speakers, RM6 miniature card readers, laptop skins at RM8 per set, and RM14 MP3 FM-Modulators.

For tablets, Andron IT Solutions Technology will highlight an Android-based tablet, complete with a built-in 4GB memory and 2.0 mega pixel digital camera at RM299 instead of its retail price of RM499 while MaxQ Multimedia will be showcasing its new Android-powered 7-inch tablet, MaxQ X7-3G, at an introductory offer of RM799 instead of RM999. “Shoppers will find a variety of options for tablets priced below RM1,000 as well as above RM2,000 at the Expo this week.”

An important segment that has become increasingly popular at the Expo is wireless broadband operators. “Consumers, after experiencing wireless broadband, are now seeking to upgrade their connectivity options. The variety of appealing offers from exhibitors like Celcom, Digi, P1 and Yes will certainly tug at the consumer’s wallets and purses, she said.

In addition, she said Penang PC Expo 2012 will make available 4GB Sandisk USB drives at RM10, 500GB Buffalo External Hard disks at RM169 and HP Deskjet 2000 at RM69. “We will be beating a festive “gong” for these special offers,” she said. A total of 30 HP Deskjet 2000s at 10 units per day will be available at special “Year of Dragon” prices at 11.00am. Meanwhile 20 4GB Sandisk USB drives will be available at 12.00pm and a similar quantity at 5.00pm while 20 500GB Buffalo External Hard disks at 1.00pm and a similar amount at 6.00pm. Other special activities include “Register and Win”, where prizes include Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider, and “Lucky Draws”, with prizes like shopping vouchers, t-shirts and more.

The PC Expo Facebook momentum has grown fast. “Our PC Expo Facebook following has been successful. The number of friends touched 15,000 two weeks ago and today it has exceeded 16,100. The growth reflects favourably on the Expo. We are organising a “Like & Win” contest specially for our Facebook Friends and rewarding an Apple iPhone 4S as the top prize,” she said. Visit http://www.facebookcom/pcexpo to join.

Festive New Year celebrations at PC Fair 2011 Johor Bahru

Celebrate the New Year with cool bargains & hot savings at PC Expo 2011 Johor Bahru this week at Persada Johor International Convention Centre, December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012.

DECEMBER 27, 2011, KUALA LUMPUR – Shop at PC Expo 2011 Johor Bahru this week and enjoy many New Year offers and bargains for consumer digital lifestyle devices like tablets and accessories. The three-day Expo will be held at Persada Johor International Convention Centre, from December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, this is the first time the Expo will be held “straddling” two years. “We will be ushering in this unique occasion with plenty of activities, fun games and special draws for visitors and shoppers alike,” she said.

The popular Expo will see a wide array of participating exhibitors including major participants like Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd, Logitech Singapore Pte Ltd, MCL Bhd and Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. It will also feature local digital consumer retailers like Camera Zone Sdn Bhd, Grex Multimedia, ITStore Sdn Bhd, Khin Guan Corporation Sdn Bhd, Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd and Style Vision Sdn Bhd.

“As school reopens next week, we anticipate a large turnout at the Expo. Most students, families and entrepreneurs would take this opportunity to shop at the Expo and make ready for the coming new year,” she said, adding more than 70,000 shoppers are expected at the Expo this week. PC Expo 2011 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.

She said Expo visitors are best placed to take advantage of year-end offers and bargains, especially for alternative tablets. For example, Andron IT Solutions Technology Sdn Bhd will be offering an Android 2.3.3 -based tablet, complete with a built-in 4GB memory and 2.0 mega pixel digital camera at RM299 instead of its retail price of RM499.

Another exhibitor, Grex Multimedia, will be offering the Lenovo K1 Tablet at RM999, instead of its retail price of RM1,299 while PCS Telecommunications will be touting a range of tablets from Samsung and HTC, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0plus, both at RM1,699 each and HTC Flyer (Model P510e) at RM1,299. MaxQ Multimedia Sdn Bhd will also be offering its new Android-powered 7-inch tablet, MaxQ X7-3G, at an introductory offer of RM799 instead of RM999. “Tablet devices are currently trendy. Based from our observation, there exists pent-up demand for tablets at the RM1,000 price category. Shoppers will find a variety of options of tablets in this specific price category at the Expo this week.”

Apart from tablets, entry-level digital cameras, large screen LCD TVs and surprisingly digital projectors are also in demand. For example, Khin Guan, will be offering special deals for 19-inch to 32-inch LED and LCD television sets from as low as RM399 (for a 19-inch Toshiba LCD Model 19HV10E) to RM999 (for a 32-inch Toshiba LCD Model 32PB10E). On the higher end, visitors can also shop and opt for LG 3D monitors, at RM1,599 for a 32-inch LG 3D monitor, complete with two sets of 3D eye wear or full HD, 42-inch LG TVs at RM1,699. “Consumers understand the LCD or LED TV has evolved to essentially become a digital hub for the family with numerous functions like viewing digital images, video clips and more. This notion has taken a life of its own and becoming a lifestyle.” However, she said 3D displays are still viewed as novelty items but has a large potential.

Meanwhile MCL will be rewarding shoppers with a series of New year presents for purchases of InFocus IN122 at RM1,399 including a RM200 voucher or 6 feet projector wall screen or 2.1 speaker system. The IN122 is rated at 2,700 ANSI Lumens with a 6,000 hours lamp life and displays at a resolution rate of 800 X 600 (SVGA). MCL will also be offering special purchase-with-purchase offers including a Sensonic F10 2.1 Speaker System at RM29.90, Sensonic HVX220 cordless headset at RM49.90 and Sensonic UX6000 cordless keyboard and mouse at RM49.90. These offers are valid for any purchase above RM50.

Mobile and fixed line broadband operators like Celcom Mobile Sdn Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd are also participating. Visitors can expect a variety of mobile and fixed line broadband subscriptions packages, like entry level rate of RM19 per month from P1, she said.

There will be surprise visits from “God of Wealth” (Choy San) to the Expo, generously rewarding mystery gifts including shopping vouchers, T-Shirts and more to visitors. “Chinese New Year is actually in four weeks and the presence of the “God of Wealth” will be both exciting and auspicious for our visitors,” she said adding the “God of Wealth” is scheduled to visit three times at 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 8.00pm.

Special offers like RM10 for a 4GB Sandisk USB drive and RM169 for a 500GB Buffalo External Hard disk are also expected to attract visitors. The special offers will be available at two sessions per day; for the former at 12.00pm and 5.00pm while the latter at 1.00pm and 6.00pm. Every session will have 20 units of each device on offer. Visitors can take part in “Register and Win”, where prizes for lucky winners include Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider, and “Lucky Draws”, which has numerous prizes including shopping vouchers.

Surprisingly, momentum for PC Expo Facebook has been fast building. The number of friends on PC Expo Facebook has already exceeded 15,000 as of this month. “Our PC Expo Facebook following has been successful and we are organising “Like & Win”, which is a special contest for our Facebook Friends. We are giving away a new Apple iPhone 4S as the top prize,” she said. The Expo will make its way to its final leg January 6, to 8, 2012 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang. Visit http://www.pcexpo.com.my for details.

Festive Festive PC Expo 2011 heads north

With year-end festivities in mind, shoppers at PC Expo 2011 Alor Star this week can expect plenty of bargains and offers at the Expo, held at Alor Star Mall, December 16 – 18, 2011.

DECEMBER 14, 2011, KUALA LUMPUR – The next leg of the year-end PC Expo 2011 makes its way to Alor Star, this week. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, PC Expo 2011 Alor Star will be held at Alor Star Mall, with expectations to host more than 45,000 visitors.

The Expo is expected to draw a large crowd due to the on-going school holidays. “We are ready to host a large crowd of shoppers this weekend,” she said adding the Expo plays an important role in the consumer lifestyle ecosystem by helping local consumer digital lifestyle retailers reach a wider audience and strengthen their presence. PC Expo 2011 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.

Several local consumer digital lifestyle retailers include Grand Frontier Technology (Kedah) Sdn Bhd (Booth AS15, AS22), Info Gate Communication Sdn Bhd (Booth AS16, AS17, AS18, AS19, AS20 and AS21), Ketari Merah Enterprise (Booth AS06, AS07, AS23 and AS24), Micro-D (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth AS10), Mobile Shine Telecommunication (AS27) and WKC Business Solution (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth AS14).

She said exhibitors like Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth AS11, AS12), Micro-D and Info Gate, are readying their festive year-end offers. Shoppers will be able to benefit from special Thunder Match offers like an Intel Core i3-2310-powered 15.6-inch Dell notebook at RM1,599, discounted from its retail price of RM1,849 and multifunction device, Canon Pixma MX366 at RM349, discounted from its retail price of RM418. Meanwhile Micro-D will be highlighting the spill-resistant Intel Core i3-2330M-powered 14.1-inch Fujitsu Lifebook LH531 at RM1,499 and Intel Core i3-2310M version at RM1,399. The Intel Atom N455-powered Fujitsu Lifebook MH330 netbook will be offered at RM699.

Shoppers seeking accessories will welcome special purchase-with-purchase offers from Info Gate, with as much as 45 per cent discounts for Targus notebook bagpack (Model TSB194US) at RM99 instead of its retail price of RM198, and speaker sets like Sonic Gear 2Go Now at a very special offer of only RM20 (*while stocks last) and miniature USB speakers at only RM16 (*while stocks last).

Mobile and fixed line broadband operators like Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Booth AS02), Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd (Booth AS03), Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth AS04) and Telekom Malaysia Berhad (Booth AS01) are also participating. Visitors can expect a variety of mobile and fixed line broadband subscriptions packages, like entry level rate of RM19 per month from P1, she said.

She said the consumer digital lifestyle landscape in Alor Star is improving and agreed with an International Data Corporation analysis released last week which highlighted price drops in PCs and notebooks have invigorated consumer spending, especially with Intel Core i5 processors PCs where prices dropped to as low as RM1,799. “These are good news for shoppers at PC Expo 2011 this week for they can enjoy stretching their purchasing power at the Expo."

In addition, she said fans of the event can participate in "What I Really Want to have for Xmas” contest, held from December 15 to 31, 2011. “Use your humour and creativity to snap a photo that lives up to the theme “Show Us Your Best `Jingle’,” she said adding the photo will be posted on PC Expo Facebook. “The photo submission with the most “likes” wins.” She said the winner will receive a festive Christmas dinner for two worth RM168.00 and a RM50.00 PC Expo shopping voucher. “There are also consolation prizes.” Please visit www.facebook.com/pcexpo for more details.

She said the use of social media platforms like PC Expo Facebook has been largely successful, with more than 14,500 Friends. “We have generated quite a following on PC Expo Facebook and organising a contest called “Like & Win” contest for our Friends. We are giving away a new Apple iPhone 4S as the top prize,” she said. In addition, visitors to the Expo can take part in Register and Win, where prizes for lucky winners include Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider.

“There are also ample of prizes to be won at our Lucky Draws," she said adding early bird Expo visitors can claim to purchase a 4GB Sandisk USB drive priced for RM10 per day or a 500GB Buffalo external hard disk for RM169. “We have ten units of each per day. These special offers reward early bird visitors.”

More than 300,000 shoppers have enjoyed the numerous bargains, conveniences and year-end offers at PC Expo 2011. “Tablet devices, smartphones, digital cameras, mobile and fixed line broadband subscriptions and accessories appear to be the pick of the shoppers at the Expo, which started last month in Kuala Lumpur and Kluang,” she said. “This trend clearly supports recent news of our national fixed line and wireless broadband penetration rate which has reached 81 per cent of populated areas. Malaysians are becoming increasing agile in terms of connectivity and productivity. Many handheld devices, be it tablets or smartphones, partnered with Internet access, is changing our digital lifestyle landscape and we expect the pace to pick up,” she said.

In weeks to come, shoppers can celebrate New Year at the PC Expo 2011 Johor Bahru December 30 – January 1, 2012 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre. The Expo then continues January 6 to 8, 2012 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang. More information is available at www.pcexpo.com.my.

Festive offers and year-end bargains at PC Expo 2011 Kluang

Shoppers can take advantage of festive offers and year end bargains during PC Expo 2011 Kluang held at Kluang Mall, November 18 – 20, 2011.

NOVEMBER 17, 2011, KUALA LUMPUR – The second leg of the year-end PC Expo 2011 makes its way to Kluang, Johor this week. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, PC Expo 2011 Kluang held at Kluang Mall will showcase local Kluang-based digital lifestyle retailers like Cybertech Computer Centre, Foto Charlie Sdn Bhd, G-Tech Notebook, Icon Computer, KFD Computer Technology Sdn Bhd, Metakey Sdn Bhd as well as global brands like Acer, Asus, Brothers, Canon, e-View, Hewlett-Packard, inFocus, Sensonic and Toshiba.

She said shoppers can take advantage of festive offers and year-end bargains for digital cameras, smartphones, portable entertainment systems, printing solutions and tablets. The wide variety of offers include discounts of up to 70 per cent on selected digital Single Lens Reflex (dSLR) accessories (Foto Charlie at Booth KLU19), 21.5-inch Sensonic HD monitors for RM399, 18.5-inch Sensonic Digital Visual Interface and HD monitors for RM299 and InFocus IN112 Digital Light Processing Projector at RM1,499 (MCL Berhad at Booth KLU11, KLU12, KLU13).

Shoppers can enjoy an opportunity to win a Perodua Myvi with any purchase of an Acer laptop (Icon Computer at Booth KLU17), get a trade-in value of RM300 for an old printer when purchasing a Brothers printer (KFD Computer Technology at Booth KLU16) and many more. PC Expo 2011 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.

She explained as an added treat, early bird Expo visitors are eligible to purchase a 4GB Sandisk USB drive for RM10 or a 500GB Buffalo external hard disk for RM139. “Visitors to PC Expo 2011 Kluang can also take part in Register and Win, where we are rewarding lucky recipients with Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider. There are also ample of prizes to be won at our Lucky Draws," she said.

In addition, the online following for PC Expo, which has grown significantly, can take part in PC Expo 2011 Facebook “Like & Win” (www.facebook.com/pcexpo) contest. "We are giving away a new Apple iPhone 4 as the grand prize and these are just some of many activities lined up to commemorate the year-end edition of PC Expo 2011.”

With the start of the lengthy year-end school holidays, she expects about 50,000 visitors to make their way to the Expo. By comparison, the recent first leg of the Expo in Kuala Lumpur more than 150,000 shoppers converging to snap up offers and bargains. “Consumers were observed largely shopping for accessories for their tablets, handheld devices, notebooks, media players and digital cameras. The expectation may differ at PC Expo 2011 Kluang," she said owing to different digital lifestyle penetration, maturity, adoption and awareness levels.

She explained PC Expo 2011 Kluang can contribute by serving as a valuable digital lifestyle platform. "We foresee the digital lifestyle landscape in Kluang to rapidly thrive, especially as many items are now becoming for affordable. As such, consumers can stretch their purchasing power at the Expo."

Asides Kuala Lumpur, the Expo will be held in several venues nationwide like Alor Star Mall in Alor Setar, December 16 – 18 and Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru, December 30 - January 1. More information is available at www.pcexpo.com.my.

Ultrabooks, tablets & treats at PC Expo 2011 KL starting Nov 4

Shoppers can look forward to the start of the year-end PC Expo 2011,
which starts tomorrow Nov 4 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Kuala Lumpur.

NOVEMBER 3, 2011, KUALA LUMPUR – Final preparations for the year-end PC Expo 2011 is near completion. The first leg of the Expo will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) in Kuala Lumpur and starts tomorrow, November 4 until November 6. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, shoppers at PC Expo 2011 Kuala Lumpur can look forward to a wide selection especially ultrabooks, tablets, digital cameras and Android-powered smartphones.

Early bird shoppers at the Expo can take advantage of several treats including special offers of RM10 for a 4GB Sandisk USB drive and RM139 for a 500GB Buffalo external hard disk in addition to the many seasonal offers, bargains and best buys. “Visitors to PC Expo 2011 Kuala Lumpur at MVEC can enjoy these special offers, at 12pm and 5pm for the 4GB Sandisk USB drive and 1pm and 6pm for the 500GB Buffalo External Hard Disk,” she said. PC Expo 2011 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.

In addition, shoppers are rewarded with cash stamps. “We are rewarding shoppers with cash vouchers. For example, shoppers can redeem 20 stamps with a PC Expo 2011 RM20 cash voucher.” She said shoppers can also look forward to PC Expo 2011 Lucky Draw, which includes prizes like wireless mouse and external hard disks.

Visitors to the Expo can take part in Register&Win where prizes include Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider. “They can also take part at our RM1 Auctions, where prices start from RM1, and Happy Hour Sales,” she said, adding auction items include Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1s, Samsung Galaxy SIIs, iPhone4s, iPad2s and more. Shoppers who are Maybank card members are rewarded with a complimentary Nando’s voucher when charging more than RM500 with Maybankard. Shoppers are also entitled to gifts ranging from mugs to electrical appliances when using RHB Card at the Expo.

Numerous exhibitors representing Acer, Buffalo, Canon, Celcom, Digi, D-Link, Digi, Fujitsu, Garmin, HP, HTC, Lenovo, Logitech, Nikon, P1, Panasonic, Papago!, Sensonic, Sony, Toshiba, UMobile , ViewSonic and Western Digital are prepping at PC Expo 2011 Kuala Lumpur to attract shoppers with seasonal offers and promotional bargains.

The current economic challenges have galvanised many of the exhibitors to sweeten their promotional offers. “Shoppers at PC Expo 2011 Kuala Lumpur will experience firsthand that price points of many devices, like large liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors, printers and digital cameras, have largely been revised downwards,” she said. These revisions are said to increase the affordability of many devices and counter weak consumer sentiments. “It means shoppers can afford to take home a much larger LCD monitor at a much more attractive price.”

Consumer interest remain particularly strong for ultrabooks, super thin notebooks or devices comparable with Apple Inc.’s MacBook Air. “The popularity of conventional notebooks is under siege from tablets like Apple iPad2 and Samsung Galaxy Tabs, with tablet’s well known lighter weight, near-instant-on performance and long battery life. The increasing local interest in ultrabooks represents a new trend. Consumers should benefit from an entirely new generation of ultrabooks, particularly in response to the much-publicised success of MacBook Air,” she said adding ultrabooks to make their presence at PC Expo 2011 will probably include Acer Aspire S3, Fujitsu Lifebook SH76/E, Lenovo IdeaPad U300s and Toshiba Portege Z830.

She said the lines are fast blurring between tablets and ultrabooks. “We are coming to a crossroad where consumers will have to prioritise their digital lifestyle needs and determine if it can be better served by a tablet or ultrabook,” she said. Apart from Apple iPad2s, she said tablet options range from the new Lenovo IdeaPad K.1 to HTC Flyer and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
The year-end PC Expo 2011 will feature accessories for tablets especially for Apple iPads, iPad2s, HTC Flyers and Samsung Galaxy Tabs. “Well-reviewed devices like the new Logitech Wireless Headset, Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad and Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad2 will certainly entice iPad users at PC Expo 2011 Kuala Lumpur,” she commented, while devices like LogitechTablet Keyboard for Android 3.0 are targeted at Android-powered tablets.

She said new feature-laden digital cameras will appeal to consumers. “The upcoming festive season present good reasons to shop for a digital camera that is easy-to-use and can seamlessly switch between capturing high definition video clips and digital snapshots,” she said. A new line-up like the new Sony Alpha NEX-C3, Panasonic Lumix FZ150, Panasonic Lumix FZ48, Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1, will keep shoppers busy comparing features at the Expo.

PC Expo 2011 has build a strong social network presence. “We recognise the online following of PC Expo and giving away a new Apple iPhone 4 as the grand prize for our PC Expo Facebook “Like & Win” (www.facebook.com/pcexpo) contest where. These are just a few of several other activities that we have lined up to commemorate the year-end edition of PC Expo 2011.”
Asides Kuala Lumpur, the Expo will be held in several venues nationwide like Kluang Mall in Kluang, November 18 to 20 and Alor Star Mall in Alor Setar, December 16 – 18. More information is available at www.pcexpo.com.my.