HP Expands Z Workstation Portfolio, Unveils World’s First Workstation Ultrabook

Company reinvents workstation lineup with new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations, HP Z Displays, enhanced HP Z Workstations and Thunderbolt technology

MALAYSIA, 10th October 2013 — HP today announced the expansion of its Z portfolio  of professional workstation and display products, including the world’s first workstation Ultrabook™—the HP ZBook 14(1)—and the industry’s first line of workstations to offer Intel’s Thunderbolt technology for high-speed data transfer.(2)

The new portfolio includes three new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations, five new HP Z Displays and processor and graphic enhancements to the award-winning line of HP Z Desktop Workstations.

The HP Z family of products is engineered to meet the needs of the world’s most demanding customers, where mission-critical operations require the best performance and reliability. The first workstations to incorporate Thunderbolt, select HP Z Mobile and Desktop Workstations can now take advantage of high-speed data transmission between Z Workstations, displays and peripherals, providing the industry’s fastest, most versatile I/O connection.

Ideal for professionals in engineering, CAD, architecture, design, animation, film, education, government and healthcare, the HP Z portfolio of products has been engineered, tested and certified for professional applications.

“Professional customers rely on trusted partners to provide technology solutions that are tested and certified for the mission-critical applications they run,” said Loh Wai Mun, Country Category Manager, Printing and Personal System Group, HP Malaysia. “The HP Z subbrand has become a hallmark for professional products engineered to the highest standards—the expansion of the Z portfolio demonstrates HP’s commitment to the professional market that many other vendors have abandoned.”

HP reinvents the mobile workstation
With the introduction of the HP ZBook portfolio, HP has reinvented the mobile workstation and infused it with the HP Z DNA that customers around the world have come to recognize. The new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations now feature a new thinner and lighter industrial design. The HP ZBook family includes the world’s first workstation Ultrabook—the HP ZBook 14—as well as the HP ZBook 15 and 17.

Wai Mun Loh – Country Category Manager – HP PPS Malaysia.

Designed for workstation-class professionals that demand mobility, the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations feature 4th Generation Intel® Haswell dual and quad-core processor options(4) and next-generation graphics technologies from NVIDIA and AMD, including the newly announced Keplar-based professional graphics from NVIDIA. The HP ZBook Mobile Workstations all feature innovative tool-free chassis for easy upgrades and serviceability.

The HP ZBook 14 also comes with the option of a touch-enabled panel, making it a great choice for anyone who likes a hands-on experience. The HP ZBook 15 will include an option for a super-high-resolution QHD + 3,200 x 1,800 display, providing greater detail in images for customers that require extreme image accuracy. The HP ZBook 15 and 17 feature a Thunderbolt port, as well as an optional DreamColor Display panel that provides accurate and consistent color from the display to print and the big screen.

HP Z Workstations get a boost with Ivy Bridge and Thunderbolt
Adding to the already powerful line of HP Z Desktop Workstations, the HP Z420, Z620 and Z820 Workstations have been updated to include the latest Intel Xeon®(4) E5-1600v2 and E5-2600v2 family of processors—also called Ivy Bridge—as well as new memory running 16 percent faster (3) and 2nd generation Thunderbolt ports for creative work flows. The addition of Thunderbolt will accelerate creative projects with data transfer speeds four times faster than the bandwidth of USB 3.0, easily connecting multiple devices with just one single, compact Thunderbolt port.

Frankie Chan - MDM Workstations and Value Products - HP PPS Malaysia .

The dual-socket HP Z820 Workstation delivers exceptional performance, award-winning industrial design and tool-free serviceability in the industry’s most expandable chassis.  The HP Z820 offers up to 24 processing cores up to 512 GB of ECC memory,(5) up to 15 TB of high-speed storage,(6) and up to two NVIDIA K6000 graphics.

The HP Z620 Workstation packs computing and visualization power into a quiet, compact footprint. The HP Z620 is HP’s most versatile workstation, providing up to 24 discrete processing cores, up to 192 GB of ECC memory, up to 12 TB of high-speed storage, and up to NVIDIA K6000 or dual NVIDIA K5000 graphics for high-speed graphics performance.

HP’s most popular workstation, the HP Z420, includes up to eight processing cores using the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-1600 v2 and E5-2600 v2 product families, providing up to 64 GB of ECC memory, up to 12 TB of high-speed storage, and NVIDIA Quadro K6000 or AMD W7000, or dual NVIDIA K2000 graphics. The enhanced HP Z420 Workstation provides new levels of performance and expandability in an accessible tool-free mini-tower form factor—and at a great price.

HP Tower and Small Form Factor Workstations redefine affordable performance and flexibility
The HP Z230 delivers next-generation processor and graphics technologies in two redesigned models. Users can choose between an amazingly capable Small Form Factor (SFF) for constrained spaces, and a new compact Tower that is impressively expandable. Created for a totally immersive work environment for those who demand reliability and performance on a budget, the HP Z230 Tower and HP Z230 Small Form Factor are also designed for heavy 24x7x365 workloads.

Engineered to impress, the redesigned HP Z230 Small Form Factor Workstation provides the capability and flexibility users demand in a 57% smaller form factor than the tower. Users will experience impressive performance, unbelievable storage capacity, wide variety of I/O slots and ports and amazing flexibility while retaining the small form factor size.

Meanwhile, the HP Z230 Tower Workstation features complete computing power in a new compact design. The tower is designed to grow along with a companys business so that they can scale and expand by adding more storage and connectivity whenever they need it. The tower allows users to enhance their storage capacity with six available drive bays including a 2.5-inch HD bay for high speed solid state drives. Further, the optional ergonomic Handle in Top ODD Bay allows tool free installation of SSD Hard Drives for easy expandability.

HP Z Displays provide excellent image accuracy
Adding to the company’s line of professional displays, the new HP Z22i, Z23i, Z24i, Z27i and Z30i IPS Displays are ideal for designers, content creators and knowledge workers across the enterprise who need outstanding image accuracy, exceptional adjustability and mission-critical reliability optimized for professionals.

The new displays provide excellent coverage of the sRGB color space—the standard color space for the web, and for the majority of engineering, creative and professional applications—With the HP Z27i and Z30i both offering 100 percent coverage.(3) The HP Z30i also covers 100 percent of the Adobe® RGB color space, commonly used in photography and digital prepress workflows.

Built with IPS Gen 2 panels, the HP Z Displays deliver power savings of up to 37 percent compared to HP’s first-generation IPS technology products, yet still deliver the same excellent color accuracy across wide viewing angles as compared with IPS Gen 1. The HP Z Displays are ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT® Gold registered. All displays feature an HP four-way adjustable stand that includes the HP QR2 quick release and are TCO Certified. To free up valuable desk space, an HP Thin Client Mount Kit is also available for the HP Z24i, Z27i and Z30i, allowing users to securely mount an HP Thin Client or Ultra Slim desktop to the back of the display.

Pricing and availability⁽⁷⁾

Product	Malaysia estimated pricing	Malaysia general availability
ZBook 14	RM 5,099	November 2013
ZBook 15	RM 6,299	October 2013
ZBook 17	RM 6,999	October 2013
Z230	RM 3,999	September 2013
Z230 small form factor	RM 4,199	September 2013
IPS Displays	Z22i – RM 820 Z23i – RM 900 Z24i – RM 1,313 Z27i – RM  2,525 Z30i – RM 4,430	September 2013 *Z27i and Z30i from Mid October 2013
HP Z420, Z620 and Z820 upgraded with Ivy Bridge and Thunderbolt	Z420 – starting from RM 5,000 Z620 – starting from RM 6,000 Z820 – starting from RM 8,000	Mid October 2013

WD DELIVERS WORLD’S THINNEST 1 TB HARD DRIVE

New, 7 mm Slim 2.5-inch Hard Drive Delivers Industry’s Highest Capacity Storage Giving Customers a High Capacity Option for Thin and Light Mobile Devices

Kuala Lumpur – 11 June 2013 –WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, announced at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 it is shipping the world’s thinnest 1 TB hard drive with its new 2.5-inch WD Blue™ 7 mm hard drive. Offering OEMs, channel integrators and consumers a unique storage solution for thin and light systems, slimmer notebooks, as well as compatibility with the industry-standard 9.5 mm drive slots of mainstream notebooks, the WD Blue hard drive family, in capacities from 320 GB to 1 TB in the 7 mm height, now provides a singular option of thin design and high capacity storage.

     "Users with large portfolios of content no longer need to sacrifice capacity when buying an Ultrabook or upgrading to a thin and light notebook," said Matt Rutledge, Vice President and General Manager for client storage products at WD. "This most compact 1TB hard drive to-date offers manufacturers of systems an upsell path for their customers who will now be able to choose systems offering both sleek design and high capacity.

       “Intel is introducing its fourth-generation Intel Core processor family (codenamed Haswell) to deliver faster and more efficient performance to both desktop and notebook platforms, with significant gains benefitting portable systems” said Roger Bradford, Capabilities Marketing Manager at Intel. “The release of the WD Blue 7 mm hard drives offers a new level of storage capacity that further enriches the computing experience for users of Ultrabooks, All-in-Ones and other thin and light PCs.”

     “With the release of WD’s 1 TB capacity in a 7 mm drive height, Acer customers now have the best of both options and no longer have to choose between the lightness of thin, sleekly designed systems or those with high capacity storage,” said Tiffany Huang, President, PC Global Operations at Acer Incorporated.

     “As ASUS develops new super-slim solutions, reliable storage options such as the WD Blue 7 mm 1 TB hard drive provide us with an ideal capacity to offer our customers,” said S.Y. Shian, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of NB Business Unit at Asus. “WD has eliminated the capacity limits heretofore endured by thin and light personal computers while keeping the reliability and data-protection of a traditional hard drive.”

Features of the WD Blue 7 mm hard drives include:
• Shock Tolerance – WD’s ShockGuard™ technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks.
• Cool and quiet - WD’s exclusive WhisperDrive™ technology enables quiet performance.
• StableTrac™ – The motor shaft is secured at both ends to compensate for system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking during read and write operations which enables consistently higher performance.
• Dual Stage Actuators – Leveraged from enterprise-class drives, dual stage actuators utilize two actuators to improve positional accuracy over the data track(s). The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy.
• Reliable – WD’s SecurePark™ parks the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down, and when the drive is off. This ensures the recording head never touches the disk surface resulting in improved long term reliability due to less head wear, and improved non-operational shock tolerance.
• Compatibility Tested - WD performs tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in its FIT Lab™ and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give customers confidence that drives will work in specific systems.

Price and Availability
Shipping now through select distributors and resellers, the new 1 TB WD Blue 7 mm 2.5-inch mobile hard drive is covered by a two-year limited warranty. MSRP for the 1 TB, model#: (WD10SPCXX) is RM 449. Additional information about WD Blue mobile hard drives and limited warranty terms may be found on the company website at http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=800.

Lenovo Unleashes New Windows 8 Touch Devices

Portfolio of consumer laptops, all-in-one desktop and a companion convertible 

KUALA LUMPUR – June 5, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced a range of touch-enabled PCs which come in a variety of form factors such as the Lenovo IdeaPads Z400, Z500, U410, and S400 Touch devices as well as the IdeaPad Yoga 11S. This recent lineup of Windows 8 touch-optimized devices are new additions to the ultra-portable IdeaPad U Series Ultrabooks™ and the multimedia intensive IdeaPad Z Series laptops, the premium machine designed for small businesses, the IdeaPad S Series, as well as the new model of the IdeaPad Yoga 11 series.

(From left to right) A model holding the Lenovo IdeaPad S400 Touch; Sunny Ooi, Consumer Channel Group Director, Microsoft Malaysia, holding the Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch; Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia, holding the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S; Jimmy Chin, Consumer Segment Lead for Lenovo Malaysia, holding the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S; and another model holding the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Touch as well as the Lenovo IdeaCentre C440 AIO Touch on its pedestal, after the unveiling of the machines to the media.

Lenovo also introduced the IdeaCentre C440 Touch Series all-in-one (AIO) desktop. The new C-Series AIO reshapes the affordable home computer into a smart, space-saving all-in-one PC, combining great multimedia features and performance that make this the ideal PC for family use and home entertainment. The IdeaCentre C440 Touch AIO offers powerful performance and multimedia features designed for immersive entertainment at a competitive price.

(From Left to Right) Models holding the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S and the Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch during the launch of Lenovo’s latest touch series machines.

“People love touch. It’s everywhere in today’s PC Plus world and is driving new interactions with devices and digital content,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia. “We’ve aggressively integrated touch across our consumer PCs so that we have one of the largest portfolios of Windows 8 touch products available, as well as maintain our current No.1 position as the nation’s largest PC manufacturer.”

Premier Thin and Light IdeaPad U and Mainstream Z Series 
Lenovo’s signature IdeaPad U410 mainstream Ultrabook™ device takes thin and light to the next level with a new 10-finger touch support. This stylishly thin and light consumer Ultrabook™ is incredibly mobile at just 18mm thin and are ultra-responsive, waking up from sleep in just one second with Instant Resume. The machine comes with up to a 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the latest NVIDIA GeForce® graphics with DirectX® 11 and  an extended battery life for all day computing.

The IdeaPad Z400 and Z500 laptops are the latest-generation of the Z Series and optimized for the Windows 8 touch-based user interface. They support 10-point touch, feature specialized stereo speakers for extra bass with Dolby Home Theatre v4 for an immersive sound experience, equipped with up to 3rd gen standard voltage Intel® Core™ i7 processors and include the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics technology. These laptops give consumers a large 14 to 15.6-inch touch screen to experience the full power of Windows 8. The backlit AccuType keyboard even lets users comfortably see what they’re typing when they’re in the dark.

IdeaPad S400 Touch - Exceptionally Sleek and Remarkably Affordable
Despite being thin, the IdeaPad S400 notebook offers a robust array of cutting-edge features. The machine features a slim 1" profile and a tactile metallic finish with a widescreen display, lightweight design, AccuType keyboard and large touchpad; making it the perfect travel companion. Powered by the 3rd generation Intel Core processor family, this is a fully-featured thin and light notebook.

Lenovo's 14" IdeaPad S400 is a stylish and affordable laptop with its slim profile, light weight and long battery life making it perfect for frequent travelers.

IdeaPad Yoga 11s - Svelte and Powerful Mini-Ultrabook Convertible
The ideal size for mobility in a thin, 11.6-inch design, the Yoga 11S Ultrabook convertible comes with choices of a powerful third generation Core i3 or i5 Intel processor giving consumers the ability to create high-performance content and presentations with seamless graphics that make it a great entertainment device.

IdeaCentre C440 Touch 
The Lenovo C440 AIO provides an ideal mix of performance and affordability. The stunning HD LED displays of 21.5-inch C440 are ideal for viewing HD videos and movies.  With up to 3rd generation Intel® Core i5 processors, the C440 Touch packs powerful performance and supports up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 615 2GB graphics, ideal for PC gaming fun. Additional features of this machine also include an Intel HD Graphics GPU, a 500GB HDD, as well as Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, HDMI and Ethernet connectivity options.

Pricing and Availability2
The IdeaPad Z400 Touch will be available now starting from RM 1,599.00
The IdeaPad Z500 Touch will be available now starting from RM 2,399.00
The IdeaPad U410 Touch will be available now starting from RM 2,699.00
The IdeaPad S400 Touch will be available in end June 2013 starting from RM 2,199.00
The IdeaPad Yoga 11S will be available in end June 2013 starting from RM 2,599.00
The IdeaCentre C440 Touch will be available in end June 2013 starting from RM 2,099.00

1 Based on Lenovo competitive analysis, November 2012.
2 Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

Innovation, Reinvention on Intel Architecture Fuel Wave of 2-in-1 Devices, New Mobile Computing Experiences

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
 Intel introduced 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors that serve as foundation to wave of new 2-in-1s that combine stunning PC performance with tablet-like mobility in one device and deliver on Ultrabook™ vision. 
 New Intel Core processors deliver biggest power savings in company history, enabling over 9 hours of battery life1 with stunning performance and two times the graphics capability versus the previous generation2.
 Intel demonstrated for the first time its next-generation 22nm quad-core Intel® Atom™ SoC for tablets in conjunction with its forthcoming 4G LTE multimode data solution.
 Showed first smartphone reference design platform based on next-generation 22nm Intel Atom SoC for smartphones.

COMPUTEX, Taipei, Taiwan, June 4, 2013 – Ushering in a wave of new Ultrabook™ and  emerging 2-in-1 devices that deliver a PC when you need it and a tablet when you want it, Intel Corporation today introduced its ground-breaking 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processor family.

Speaking at Computex Taipei 2013, Executive Vice President Tom Kilroy said Intel has more than 50 different 2-in-1 designs in the pipeline across a range of price points, including premium Ultrabook 2-in-1s powered by the new Intel Core processors, and other designs powered by forthcoming processors based on the company’s 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture.

            “Today we deliver on the vision set forth 2 years ago to reinvent the laptop with the introduction of our 4th generation Intel Core processors that were designed from the ground up for the Ultrabook and serve as the foundation for a new era of 2-in-1 computing,” said Kilroy. “We made one of the most seismic changes to our roadmap ever to build these new Core processors that deliver the stunning performance of the PC and the mobility of a tablet in one device. The new processors power the most exciting 2-in-1 designs to-date.”

Kilroy also highlighted momentum in ultra-mobility, pointing to Intel’s next-generation 22nm quad-core and most powerful Intel® Atom™ system-on-chip (SoC; codenamed “Bay Trail-T”) yet for tablets coming this holiday, the company’s forthcoming 4G LTE multimode solution and its next-generation 22nm Atom SoC (codenamed “Merrifield”) for smartphones.

“With the new Intel Core processors introduced today, our next-generation Atom SoC for tablets and other 22nm products coming soon, the advances in Intel® architecture are accelerating the pace of innovation, enabling new experiences and powering some of the best mobile devices coming to market this year,” said Kilroy.

New Intel Core Processors Foundational to 2-in-1 Computing, New Experiences
Designed first and foremost with the Ultrabook in mind and based on the company’s flagship 22nm Haswell microarchitecture, the 4th generation Intel Core processors deliver a 50 percent increase in battery life in active workloads over the previous generation1. This is the largest generation-over-generation gain in the company’s history, equating to over 9 hours of battery life in active workloads1 for some Ultrabooks based on the new processors.

            Intel’s newest Core processors are the first SoCs for PCs with stunning performance, and power a variety of innovative devices, including Ultrabook, 2-in-1 and portable all-in-one designs. Systems based on the quad-core version of the new Core processors are available now, with additional versions available in the coming months.
The 4th generation Intel Core processors also have built-in graphics that deliver discrete-level performance, or up to 2 times the performance of Intel’s prior generation2. Offered on select versions of the new Intel Core processors, Intel® Iris™ graphics bring the Ultrabook and other mobile PCs to life with built-in, eye-popping visual experiences.

Select Ultrabooks powered by 4th generation Intel Core processors will deliver the Intel performance people expect combined with the mobility and responsiveness of a tablet, making them the premium, ultra-versatile 2-in-1 devices. With touch capability and a keyboard, the system adapts to the user and also offers full application compatibility. People can lean forward to work and lean back to relax using just one device.
Kilroy also showcased progress in bringing human-like senses to 2-in-1 and other Intel-based devices through the addition of touch, voice and facial recognition and other technologies. Called perceptual computing, these technologies take advantage of Intel processing power to make interaction with devices natural, intuitive and immersive.

He demonstrated immersive, short-range gesture and voice-based interaction by giving new Intel Core-based Ultrabook 2-in-1 devices “eyes” with the Creative Senz3D* peripheral camera, noting general availability for the camera starting next quarter. Looking to the future, he said Intel is working on an integrated solution to build 3-D depth camera technology directly into future Intel-based devices targeted for the second half of 2014.

Accelerating Fast: Tablets, Smartphones and LTE
            Intel’s 22nm low-power, high-performance Silvermont microarchitecture is enabling the company to accelerate and significantly enhance its tablet and smartphone offerings.

            For tablets on shelves for holiday 2013, Intel’s next-generation, 22nm quad-core Atom SoC (“Bay Trail-T”) will deliver superior graphics and more than two times the CPU performance of the current generation. It will also enable sleek designs with 8 or more hours3 of battery life and weeks of standby, as well as support Android* and Windows 8.1*.

For the first time, Kilroy demonstrated Intel’s 4G LTE multimode solution in conjunction with the next-generation 22nm quad-core Atom SoC for tablets. The Intel® XMM 7160 is one of the world’s smallest4 and lowest-power multimode-multiband LTE solutions and will support global LTE roaming in a single SKU.
With a number of phones with Intel silicon inside having shipped across more than 30 countries, Kilroy previewed what’s coming. He showed for the first time a smartphone reference design platform based on “Merrifield,” Intel’s next-generation 22nm Atom SoC for smartphones that will deliver increased performance and battery life. The platform includes an integrated sensor hub for personalized services, as well as capabilities for data, device and privacy protection.

Ultrabook Vision Realized with New 2-in-1s Based on 4th Generation Intel CoreTM

June 4, 2013 –Intel Corporation in May 2011 unveiled its vision to re-invent the mobile computing experience as we know it with the introduction of a new category of mobile device -- called  UltrabookTM  -- that delivers the most complete and satisfying computing experience. Ultrabooks offer superior performance with great battery life, have built-in security and are ultra responsive – all in ultra sleek and sexy devices.

In June 2012, Intel advanced into the second wave of Ultrabook based on 3rd generation Intel Core processors. These Ultrabooks enhanced users’ computing experiences and enabled more choices in style and design while delivering increased responsiveness, improved power efficiency, great security and up to 2x better media and graphics. In the second half of 2012, Intel further evolved the Ultrabook experience on select systems with the introduction of touch- and voice-based experiences in traditional clamshell and convertible designs.

The introduction of 4th gen Intel Core ushers in a wave of new Ultrabook "2-in-1"  devices that deliver a PC when you need it and a tablet when you want it.  Designed specifically for Ultrabook, these new systems represent a giant leap in capabilities by delivering all-day battery life with incredible performance, unprecidented graphics and touch in stunning and unique designs.

4th gen Core based Ultrabook™ Features 
• Thin designs
o Ultrabook devices are 20mm or less in thickness for systems with displays smaller than 14 inches and 23mm or less for systems with displays 14 inches or larger; many systems are much thinner.
• Responsive
o Ultrabooks wake up in a flash -- going from a very deep sleep state (S4) to screen on in less than three seconds, and wake up from “sleep” mode even faster; additionally, they include SSDs or SSD caches that deliver faster access to favorite applications and data.
o The latest Ultrabooks deliver always fresh data; waking up occasionally to pull data with minimal power consumption still allowing for more than seven1 days of standby on a single battery charge.
• Interactive
o All Ultrabooks now have touch capabilities and also include Intel® Wireless Display (Intel WiDi) as well as support robust Wi-Fi technology. Ultrabook devices provide the ultimate interactive user experience with multi-screen touch capabilities and all of the benefits of Windows 8* technology.
 Intel WiDi 4.1 brings ‘touch and flick’ capabilities and speed mode for low latency, low power panel refresh, and delivers smoother video play back for a cinema like movie watching experience.
• Voice Command/Control
o Ultrabooks include a dual element array microphone which when coupled with the appropriate software, takes advantage of the local processing power to execute such voice commands as controlling media playback, updating social networks and performing Internet searches.
• Extended battery life
o The latest Ultrabook devices are capable of offering more than six hours of full HD media playback and over nine hours of idle power.
• Security Built In
o Intel® Anti-Theft (Intel AT) technology is a hardware-based technology that makes it possible to lock down an Ultrabook if it’s lost or stolen, secure sensitive information stored on the device's hard drive and reactivated to full functionality if recovered.
o Ultrabook systems come enabled with anti-virus and anti-malware protection that offer active real-time scanning and removal, as well as Intel® Identity Protection technology, which provides a more secure online experience for activities such as shopping, banking and gaming and is a more secure approach than software-only authentication.
• Fast I/O
o Ultrabooks based on 4th generation Intel Core processors have at least one USB 3.0 port and Thunderbolt technology to enable incredibly fast transfer capabilities.

For the past two years, the Ultrabook has played an important role to help reinvigorate innovation in computing. Intel innovation and the introduction of the Ultrabook category has inspired a significant amount of new designs and capabilities. With the introduction of 4th generation Intel Core processors, Intel continues to deliver on the vision for Ultrabook as a multi-year, industry-wide endeavor to a superior computing experience.

Plasterdoll sets the trend with touch Ultrabook by Intel

It was love at first touch.

The Plasterdolls, the hippest and most fashionable dolls in Plasterdoll-land, have been spotted using the latest Ultrabook™ inspired by Intel. Apart from modelling the latest high-fashion couture, the trendy Plasterdolls have a fond interest in the latest gadgets too.

Being fans of chic and beautiful laptops themselves, the Plasterdolls consider their tech gadgets an extension of their fashion accessories.

The latest Ultrabook devices, inspired by Intel, are the sleekest and most fashionable tech gadgets in Plasterdoll-land this season. What’s more amazing is that these Ultrabook devices now have touch screen capabilities!

With such hectic work schedules (as all fashionable runway models have), the Ultrabook™ devices are the perfect companion for the Plasterdolls. They are light and portable enough to take with them wherever they go – with enough battery life to support them whenever they need it!

The Plasterdolls get their latest fashion updates, clothes and accessories from the Internet. Online shopping has never been easier with the Ultrabook - anywhere, anytime, with just a single touch.

Ultrabook devices - your functional fashion accessory
The Ultrabook is both a stylish accessory and an essential tool to help the modern women stay on top of their vibrant new-age lifestyle.

• The Ultrabook is the next must have accessory in every handbag
• Key features of the Ultrabook, such as its speed, weight and design, combines practicality and style to complement perfectly with your everyday life
• Ultrabooks are not just innovative, beautiful and intelligent, they offer performance levels of a full laptop, keeping you connected while on the go without weighing you down
• Ultrabooks are less than 0.8 inches thick, weigh barely one kilogram and will fit perfectly in your handbag while still having space for all your other necessities.

ASUS releases the WL-330NUL — the World’s Smallest Router

Helps customers stay connected wherever they go with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and access point modes plus multi-OS support, all in a pocket-sized USB device

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (31 January, 2013) — designed to enable convenient and quick internet access for travelers, the USB-based ASUS WL-330NUL integrates full capabilities in the smallest-sized router produced to date. It was created specifically for customers who travel frequently, especially those who use Ultrabooks, smartphones, and tablets to get online. The WL-330NUL provides quick secure network setup and connection sharing with other users. It works with multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Mac OS, and iOS.

Most compact all-in-one router
The WL-330NUL has been engineered to offer fully-fledged router functionality in a miniaturized form factor. It operates in multiple modes, including router, Ethernet, Wi-Fi hotspot, and access point. Its flexibility and convenience allow easy internet service sharing across several devices, regardless of whether only wired or wireless connectivity is available. The WL-330NUL measures 6.5cm in length and weighs 17.5g, making it as easy to carry and handle as a USB stick.

Account sharing at no extra cost
With its router capabilities, the WL-330NUL allows sharing a single connection on multiple devices without having to pay for additional accounts or apply for new log-in information. For customers who travel often and require connectivity on notebooks, tablets, smartphones, and even desktops at once, easy sharing adds up to major savings plus provides good quality connections that do not deteriorate when extra devices are added to networks.

Designed as an Ultrabook™ companion 
The WL-330NUL pairs easily with Ultrabooks via USB. As these often lack a wired networking port, the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the WL-330NUL brings customers faster, more stable, and more secure wired connections. All users have to do is pair it with their Ultrabook™ using a USB cable, then connect the WL-330NUL to a wired internet source such as a modem or directly to the wall using an Ethernet cable.

Secure and easy setup
The WL-330NUL supports secure network creation, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring data remains safe even if shared across devices. The product works essentially setup-free, with one-click network management and guest access control. Customers can get online almost instantly while utilizing the friendly web-based interface and bundled software for effortless access and connection sharing.

Multi-OS compatible and several ways to power up
The WL-330NUL is compatible with multiple Windows versions including Windows 8, as well as Mac OS and iOS. It is therefore accessible to a wide range of devices, delivering its benefits to a broader customer base. It has very minimal energy requirements for full-functionality, and can be connected directly to the wall via the bundled power adapter or receive power from any USB connection. Customers can also pair it with mobile power banks for even greater convenience.

Availability and pricing
The WL-330NUL will be available in Malaysia first week of March 2013. The recommended retail price is RM129.

Fujitsu’s Newest Windows 8 LIFEBOOK CH702: Feminine Style & Elegance Defined

Kuala Lumpur, November 19, 2012 – Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific, launches the ultimate combination of beauty and performance in it’s LIFEBOOK CH702 with the new Windows 8 operating system, in Malaysia today.

“This stylish Ultrabook is developed in an all-out pursuit of elegance, from the size and design of the model to its accessories, mouse, AC adaptor and other peripheral devices, and even to the applications to suit the working women of today.” Ms. Yap Hui Hui, Country Manager Malaysia, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Ltd. (FPCA)

She further adds, ““In recent years, with women accounting for nearly half of PC purchases, the LIFEBOOK CH702 is born from the desire of Fujitsu’s female employees to create a PC that women would find appealing, and that brings elegance to their work.”

The CH702 is pre-installed with Fujitsu’s new proprietary software, Diary and Scrapbook, that are convenient, fun and original applications that let users organise tasks, announce important updates, enhance photos, collate interesting information, and share on social media platforms such as Twitter or Facebook.

CH702: Defining Style with Technology

The LIFEBOOK CH702 comes with the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and the latest Windows 8 operating system to provide an efficient and powerful performance machine. The 13.3-inch UltrabookTM weighs at approximately 1.45kg and measures at a slimness of 17.5mm. Equipped with more than 7 hours of battery lifespan, the laptop is powered to provide full day usage for users on-the-go.

Incorporating stylish touches, the CH702 features a pearl-design power button, elegant keycap finish and a delicate, cubic zirconia embellishment. The top casing has been constructed with an elegant and refined gradation with gold trim and the power button is adorned with a pearl-like accent. The power status LED and Caps Lock key are decorated inticrately lit with LED lights with diamond-cut surface. In addition, the outtake and intake vents all feature a floral motif design. Colors available include  white,  pink and brown.

The CH702 encompasses a variety of elegantly designed, matching accessories to enhance the user’s experience and to suit various needs. Each laptop comes with a matching wireless mouse that is shaped like a pretty compact powder case; a PC case and adapter pouch with pearl charm; and a slim, bejewelled AC adaptor.

For more information on the new products and the specifications, options and accessories available, please visit http://my.fujitsu.com/pc.

Stay in Touch with VAIO

PC range from Sony showcases touchscreen support in Windows 8, introducing new style and experience; “there’s more to the touch”

Kuala Lumpur, 24 October 2012 – The new VAIO line-up from Sony puts touch right at the heart of your personal computing experience. Sony redefines the portable PC experience today with the new VAIO™ Duo 11: a high-performance, hybrid Ultrabook™ with a sliding LCD display that switches effortlessly between slate and keyboard mode; the smart VAIO E Series 14P and premium VAIO T Series 13 both with the new Touch feature. Another enhanced edition of
VAIO S Series was also showcased at the launch.

Alongside stylish notebooks, there’s an innovative slider hybrid, and an elegant Ultrabook. Showcasing the power of Windows® 8, these brand new VAIO models make work and play beautifully intuitive – whether you’re relaxing at home or on the move.

“Sony has strengthened and evolved its new VAIO line-up by adding an intuitive touch solution,” said Mahoro Takahashi, Head of IT and Mobile Product Department, Sony Malaysia. “We will deliver a unique user experience on VAIO through this, in combination with compelling applications and cross device connectivity features.”

VAIO™ Duo 11 – The perfect Window® 8, Touch-enabled Ultrabook™
Approximately 1.3kg and 17.85mm thin, VAIO™ Duo 11 transforms instantly between a power-packed Ultrabook PC and a handy tablet. Write, sketch and interact with media and applications on the bright, detail-packed 29.4cm (11.6”) Full HD touchscreen. A unique pressure-sensitive digitiser stylus gives the satisfyingly expressive feel of natural handwriting. In the office, slide up the LCD display revealing the backlit keyboard and maximise your productivity with a fully-featured PC powered by latest-generation Intel® Core™ processors.

VAIO T Series
Touch and elegance meet beautifully in new touch-enabled VAIO T Series 13.3” model that features premium material like magnesium and aluminium. These Ultrabooks team a responsive touchscreen with the latest-generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors and speedy hybrid HDD/SSD storage. Work and entertain easily and intuitively: scroll effortlessly through web pages, navigate documents and explore your media collection on the 13.3” screen on the VAIO T13 respectively – all enhanced by the supple touch experience of Windows 8. Be even more efficient with Rapid Wake + Eco: simply open the notebook lid and you’re up and running in seconds.

VAIO E Series
Touch comes to smart, easy-to-use VAIO E Series 14P. Enjoy games, applications and your media collection on the impressive 14” touchscreens: there’s no bezel around the full flush screen, enhancing its premium looks. With the latest Intel® Core™ i5 processors, generous storage and smooth graphics, there’s all the power you need to breeze through the day. Signature styling features a soft-edged ‘wraparound’ design in silver, with distinctive purple accents and a diamond-cut VAIO logo on the aluminium display lid.

Further unleash your personality with the VAIO E Series 11”, 14” and 15”. Equipped with the powerful  3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors and AMD Radeon™ processor, the VAIO E series is an ideal lifestyle fit. As with the other VAIO series, the VAIO E series is also feature-packed to enhance your lifestyle with various Sony-proprietary technologies such as “xLoud” and “Clear Phase” which help to boost sound quality. Another unique feature is the gesture control function which allows for even greater interaction with your notebook, just by simple hand gestures. Topping it all off is the built-in HD web camera powered by ‘Exmor for PC’ that lets you enjoy clearer and crisper video chats with your loved ones.

VAIO S Series
With a perfect balance of mobility and performance, the new VAIO S series models come with the latest technologies – 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 Processor, as well as a Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System that uses two graphic processors to best suit the application being run. Available in 13.3”, this full featured, high performance PC weighs as light as 1.69kg and a carbon lid full flat body that measures as slim as 22.8mm. It has up to 5.5 hours of battery life on a full charge (depending on the model); an optional extended battery is also available to extend the battery life by up to 11 hours. The VAIO S series 13.3” model now comes in a new refreshing colour – red, other than the black, pink and white.

The new family of VAIO PCs from Sony will be available from all Sony stores and authorised dealers from November 2012.

Pricing

Model	Colour	SRP
VAIO™ Duo 11 (SVD11215CV) Touch	Gun metallic	RM 3,999
VAIO E series (SVE11125CV) (SVE14121CV) (SVE14122CV) (SVE14126CV) (SVE15128CV) (SVE15129CV) (SVE14A26CV) Touch	Black/White/ Pink White White /Pink Black/White/ Pink Silver/White Black Silver / Gun metallic	RM1,499 RM1,599 RM1,899 RM2,299 RM2,599 RM3,099 RM3,199
VAIO S series (SVS13A25PG) (SVS13127PG) (SVS13125CV)	Black Black Black / White/Red/Pink	RM4,799 RM3,999 RM3,099
VAIO T series (SVT13126CV) Touch (SVT13125CV) (SVT14115CV)	Silver Silver Silver	RM 3,099 RM 2,799 RM 2,899

Availability

The models will be available at all Sony stores and authorized dealers with the following dates:

SVT13/E11/E14/E15129: End of October 2012

SVE15128: End of November 2012

SVD11/E14A: Beginning of November 2012