Company’s Active Antenna Systems Continue to Enable Industry Leading Performance in the Sleekest of Wireless Device Designs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 29, 2013 – Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF Front End system solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today announced that its award-winning EtherBook 1.0™ has been integrated into a new line of ultrabooks, enabling global 3G and 4G (LTE) coverage. Available from a tier one global notebook manufacturer, the new line of ultrabooks utilizes Ethertronics’ EtherBook 1.0, which is the most compact active antenna system that can be integrated inside ultra slim LTE enabled notebooks to support frequencies ranging from 700 to 2700MHz for global operation with a single SKU, without any performance degradation
EtherBook 1.0 leverages Ethertronics’ patented active band switching techniques, which meet LTE’s multiple band coverage challenges from the low 700MHz to 2.7GHz without compromising performance for the user. This is also critical for operators needing to aggregate the spectrum across multiple bands or make the most use of their spectrum holdings to increase the data rate to provide an enhanced user experience. Additionally, band switching techniques allow the smallest physical volume antenna systems to fit in the thinnest consumer devices. Given the limited space available in the display bezel, traditional passive antennas can’t support multiple bands with the required efficiency and suffer from roll off at the band edges leading to compromised performance.
In the case of the new ultrabooks, which feature the ability to easily transition between a tablet and laptop form factor, EtherBook 1.0’s compact size – at just 87mm x 10mm x 1.75mm – enabled the active antenna system to be integrated into the ultrabook’s sleek, ultra-thin display.
“One of the biggest challenges that OEMs and Operators face with 3G/4G devices are their ability to operate across the wide range of spectrum holdings from 700 to 2700MHz as well as a single SKU for global coverage while also delivering the highest performance, coverage, and efficiency levels in the sleekest of designs,” said John Chu, General Manager Taiwan at Ethertronics. “The integration of our EtherBook 1.0 into this new line of ultrabooks is a testament to the active antenna system’s ability to meet these challenges by providing a compact Antenna Front End solution that doesn’t compromise performance or efficiency.”
More information on EtherBook 1.0 can be found at http://www.ethertronics.com/products/active/.
SCCyberworld
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Ethertronics’ EtherBook 1.0™ Connects a New Line of Ultrabooks with Global 3G and 4G (LTE) Coverage
Tuesday, June 11, 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.
“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.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
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.
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
New Acer Aspire Series Redefine Touch Computing Experience!
· The new Acer Aspire Series comprise the Acer Aspire P3, R7 and V Series redefine content creation and consumption experience
· These new and improved products are anticipated to revolutionize human touch and computing experience
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 May 2013 – Acer Malaysia today introduces a slew of latest products that bring modern day explorers to a whole new level of touch computing experience. The whole Series is led by the Acer Aspire P3, a new form of performance Ultrabook, together with Acer Aspire R7, a notebook designed for touch and the versatile Acer Aspire V Series. This new line of Acer mobile products highlights Acer’s focus on creating new computing experience through progressive design.
“Touch-centric products are the new trend in computing world now. At Acer, we are devoted to creating products with new innovation to meet our modern day explorers’ computing demands, and inspire them to explore beyond their limits,” said Ricky Tan, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.
“Together with our long term partners, Microsoft and Intel, we are proud to present to you the new Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook, Aspire R7 and the improved Aspire V Series that offer users the best in class features with Intel’s advanced technology while running seamlessly on Microsoft Windows ® 8. Our aim is for our users to enjoy new computing experience in content creation and consumption, and performance to achieve more than ever; no matter where they are.”
“Our life experiences are defined by our senses - by what we see, hear and touch. These human senses are also at the foundation of Intel's vision for the Ultrabook to deliver a nocompromise, must-have computing experience and we congratulate Acer on the launch of its new touch enabled product range,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Intel Malaysia and Singapore. “Combined with the increased responsiveness of the 3rd generation Intel Core processor with the new Microsoft Windows provide great computing experience for users.”
Acer Aspire P3
The Aspire P3 is a new form Ultrabook powerful enough to be a primary PC. The new 11.6-inch High Definition display with IPS technology Aspire P3, is a convertible Ultrabook which allows users to use it uncompromisingly as a notebook, hybrid or tablet effortlessly. Its versatility allows modern day users to relish the powerful mobile PC performance at work and optimum entertainment consumption at home. The Aspire P3 is an excellent option for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives that are increasingly gaining popularity worldwide.
Acer Aspire R7
Designed to create the best touch and type experience, the Aspire R7 features a repositioned keyboard and a high definition 1920 x 1080 touch screen mounted on a revolutionary Ezel Hinge that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float – a quad-mode operation. Unveiled just slightly more than 3 weeks ago in New York, the Aspire R7 has already won the Red Dot Award and Computex d&i Award 2013 for its outstanding design.
Acer Aspire V Series
The new slimmer and lighter V Series represents Acer’s largest and most versatile line of mainstream notebooks with numerous V5 and V7 models, available in a variety of colours, screen sizes, resolutions, graphic capabilities and performance.
Some of the Acer products presented today will be available for purchase immediately and some slightly later in June at major Authorized Acer Resellers nationwide. For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am - 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).
新的Acer Aspire 系列提供另一番的电脑触摸体验
• 新的Acer Aspire 系列含括Acer Aspire P3、R7及V 系列，提供另一番内容创建及消费体验
• 这些新的产品预料将会为人类带来革命性的触摸及电脑体验
吉隆坡，2013年5月22日 － 大马宏碁今日推介一系列最新的产品，为新世代的电脑探测家带来全新层次的电脑触碰体验。Acer Aspire P3作为整个系列的先锋，是个新形式性能的超级本，还有为触摸而设的笔记型电脑Acer Aspire R7，及多功能的Acer Aspire V系列。这一系列新的流动产品进一步强调宏碁专注于通过革新的设计来创建新的电脑体验。
“目前，以触摸为主的产品是电脑世界的新趋势。在宏碁，我们致力于创造改革性的产品，以迎合新世代电脑探测家的要求，并激发他们去进行超越极限的探索。” Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.总经理陈重瑞说。
“我们与我们的长期伙伴，微软及英特尔，很荣幸地为你呈现新的Acer Aspire P3超极本、Aspire R7及新提升的Aspire V系列，它们以英特尔的先进科技及微软Windows® 8，为使用者提供同级里最佳的性能。我们的目的是希望我们的用户，不管身在何处，都能在内容创建及消费上享受更胜以往性能的电脑新体验。”
“我们很兴奋Windows® 8能持续为世界各地的用户重新定义电脑体验！在短短的六个月，世界各地有超过1亿认证及2400配备认证售出。我们很高兴与宏碁的伙伴关系能持续带来强劲的气势。宏碁对微软来说是个很重要的伙伴，我们共同承诺，通过我们的配备及服务，为马来西亚国民的数码生活形式带来转型。”马来西亚微软消費人頻道集团董事黃振發(Sunny Ooi)表示。
“我们的生活体验是由我们的感官－即通过我们所见、所聆听及触碰的去定义，这些人类的感官也是英特尔对超极本能带来毫不妥协、也是电脑体验必需的根基。我们恭贺宏碁推介新的触摸型系列产品。”英特尔马来西亚及新加坡区域经理Prakash Mallya说。“加上英特尔第三代酷睿处理器及新的微软Windows® 8带来更快速的反映，新的Acer Aspire系列是势必为用户提供一流的电脑体验的产品。”
宏碁今天也推介其最新全球市场推广活动，此活动由著名的超级DJ Tiesto 和其个人助理Vernon为号召。2012年以Kiefer Sutherland及Megan Fox使用他们的宏碁配备来进行超越极限的探索及发现自己鲜为人知的一面的市场推广活动为宏碁带来了巨大的成功。新的广告活动为宏碁产品配上了美妙的故事，反映人们为何喜爱他们的配备及所带来的新的体验。马来西亚宏碁今天会通过不同的管道，即从印刷、数码、户外、社交媒体、电影院及零售，正式启动了这项市场推广活动。你可从优管上视频观赏此广告：www.youtube.com/AcerMalaysiaChannel。
Acer Aspire P3
Aspire P3是新形式的超级本，它的强大性能足以让它成为首要的个人电脑。Aspire P3备有11.6寸以IPS科技显示的高清屏幕，是台可让用户当作笔记型电脑、混合型电脑或平板电脑的超极本。 它的多功能让现代的用户在工作上得以使用流动电脑的强大性能之余，在家也能尽情地享受娱乐。 此Aspire P3是目前在全球逐渐成为趋势的携带自有装置计划（Bring Your Own Device initiatives，简称BYOD）的绝佳选择。
Acer Aspire R7
特别为最佳触摸式体验而设的Aspire R7，其特色是那重新定位的键盘和1920 x 1080高清触屏镶嵌着革命性的Ezel 铰链，让它拥有翻转、扭转、平放或浮动的四种操作模式。Aspire R7 仅于约三周前在纽约推介，却已经因其特出的设计而赢得了红点设计奖（Red Dot Award）及2013台北国际电脑展创新设计奖（Computex d&i Award 2013）。
Acer Aspire V 系列
新的更纤薄、更轻盈的V 系列代表着宏碁最大且最多功能的主流笔记型电脑，它含括了多款V5 及V7的型号，备有各种颜色、屏幕尺寸、分辨率、图像处理能力及性能。
今日推介的宏碁产品中，部分已经在市场销售，一些则将在六月，在全国各大授权宏碁经销商销售。更多详情，请浏览www.acer.com.my 或致电宏碁产品资讯线1800-88-1288（周一至周五，早上9时至下午6时 ）。
Friday, January 4, 2013
Samsung Unveils Enhanced Series 7 Chronos and New Ultrabooks at CES 2013
Samsung’s unrivaled Series 7 product line offers professional performance, touch and seamless multimedia capabilities with increased mobility
Las Vegas, USA – January 3, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced two additions to its high performance Series 7 PC lineup: the enhanced Series 7 Chronos, which delivers professional performance in a thin and light form factor, and the Series 7 Ultra, which takes Ultrabooks to the next level with enriched computing power, graphics and touch capability. The new Samsung Series 7 intuitive devices incorporate PCs into consumers’ lives by enabling mobility and helping to keep them connected.
“2012 was a definitive year for Samsung’s PC business – we expanded our lineup, taking advantage of the new form factors and consumer demand. This led to significant growth in the Industry,” said David Song, Senior Vice President of IT & Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. “In 2013, we will continue to focus on innovation delivering products that fit into customer lifestyles while maintaining Samsung’s high-end design and performance standards. The new Series 7 Chronos and Ultra products are just two examples of what you can expect to see from us throughout the year.”
New Series 7 Chronos – Professional, Powerful Performer
Delivering professional performance in a thinner and lighter form factor, the new Series 7 Chronos provides enhanced processing power for professional users and a new software solution RAMaccelerator**** that provides up to a 150 percent increase in speed for browsing and running apps by taking advantage of the existing memory. Ten-finger multi-touch capabilities enhance the overall experience, allowing the user to interact directly with the screen, as well as the touchpad and keyboard. With a full aluminum body, the new Series 7 Chronos follows the design DNA of its predecessor while packing a powerful Intel® quad-core processor with up to 16GB* of memory, up to 1TB*** of storage and dedicated 2GB external graphics into a slim chassis that measures just 20.9mm (0.82 inches).
As the first Ultra in the Series 7 family, the Series 7 Ultra embodies superior mobility and performance in an ultra-slim and light, full aluminum body. Designed as the ultimate Ultrabook for multimedia, the Series 7 Ultra offers crisp visuals as well as powerful sound features. Enjoy videos and images on a Full HD display (1920x1080) featuring 350nit brightness, while JBL optimised speakers and AMD® graphics complete the experience. The laptop’s display is brighter and wider than previous models and features a 178-degree viewing angle, making it great for sharing multimedia with friends and family, or work content with colleagues.
Full details, video content and product images are available at the Samsung microsite at: http://www.samsungces.com/ or mobile site at: http://m.samsungces.com as well.
The Samsung press conference and Samsung Tomorrow TV CES 2013 Specials will be streamed live on the Samsung Tomorrow blog at: http://global.samsungtomorrow.com and Samsung's microsite site also.
After the live presentations, videos will be available at http://youtube.com/SamsungTomorrow
Monday, October 1, 2012
Intel Gives Away 8 Ultrabooks™ to Catch & Win contest winners
Catch & Win contest drove excitement and fun at Intel’s Ultrabook City, Plaza Low Yat
Kuala Lumpur, October 1, 2012 – Eight fleet-fingered visitors to Intel’s Ultrabook City at Plaza Low Yat recently walked away with a brand new Ultrabook™ each as winners of Intel’s Catch & Win An Ultrabook contest.
The Catch & Win An Ultrabook contest was announced earlier in July in conjunction with the launch of Intel’s Ultrabook City. The Ultrabook City is an all-new retail experience at Plaza Low Yat for Malaysian technology fans to discover Ultrabooks, a new category of devices which is the next generation of mobile computers. Ultrabooks, inspired by Intel, are thinner, lighter, secure and more responsive, offering great performance to enhance a user’s computing experience.
Since its launch, the contest has been the source of much frenzy and excitement at the Ultrabook City in Plaza Low Yat with consumers racing to capture Ultrabook markers throughout the building using an augmented reality interactive mobile app, so that they may be able to win the prize of an Ultrabook.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Lenovo Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation with the Latest and Thinnest ThinkPad Ultrabooks
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is World’s Lightest Ultrabook;
ThinkPad T430u Offers Business-class Performance at Affordable Prices
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Intel Introduces All-New Ultrabook Retail Experience
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19, 2012 – Intel today launched Ultrabook™ City, an all-new retail experience at Plaza Low Yat for Malaysian technology fans to discover Ultrabooks™, a new category of devices which is the next generation of mobile computers.
Ultrabooks, inspired by Intel, are thinner, lighter and more responsive than traditional laptops and more powerful and secure than tablets.
(Left to right) Makiko Eda, Director of Marketing and Consumer Sales Intel Asia Pacific and Prakash Mallya, Coutnry Manager Intel Malaysia at the launch of Ultrabook™ City at Plaza Low Yat.
Intel recently unveiled the next wave of Ultrabook™ systems powered by new 3rd
generation Intel® Core™ processors made with the world’s most advanced transistors. These new devices are responsive and more secure to better protect personal information. The chips also offer increased media and graphics performance, long battery life and more choice in stylish designs.
Visitors to Ultrabook™ City will have the chance to play with the latest models from Acer, Asus, Samsung, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Sony and Fujitsu. There will also be demonstration of exciting new future technologies including facial recognition.
The Ultrabook™ City Core Gate featuring the latest Ultrabook models in the market.
“With Ultrabook™ City, we intend to elevate the consumer Ultrabook™ experience to a new level of excitement in a unique retail setting unlike any other we’ve done before,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager of Sales and Marketing, Intel Malaysia.
Visit Ultrabook™ City, Have Chance to Win An Ultrabook
More adventurous shoppers can also try to win their very own Ultrabook, up for grabs in two fun-filled activities: Ultrabook™ Temptations and Intel’s Catch & Win Contest.
Ultrabook™ Temptations challenges customers to demonstrate as much excitement as possible to win an Ultrabook™ and consumers can take on this challenge at the Ultrabook City in Plaza Low Yat. Catch & Win is an interactive mobile app challenge where consumers capture Ultrabook code markers around Plaza Low Yat to stand a chance win an Ultrabook every two weeks. Ultrabook™ Temptations will run until 29th July whilst the Catch & Win Contest will end on 16th September.
“The Ultrabook™ City is a unique retail experience that will definitely bring Ultrabooks™ directly to our customers here in Plaza Low Yat.” said Michael Lee, General Manager, Property Management and Operations, Plaza Low Yat. “We are very pleased to be a part of this exciting initiative and look forward to lending our support to Intel Malaysia and their partners in Ultrabook™ City.”
For more information about Ultrabook™ City, Ultrabook™ Temptations and Catch & Win Contest, kindly visit: https://www.facebook.com/IntelMalaysia/ and http://ultrabooktemptations.intel.com/
Friday, June 22, 2012
Next Wave of Ultrabook Devices Now Available with 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
Industry Players Come Together to Deliver on Vision of No-Compromise Computing Experience
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2012 – Intel Malaysia today unveiled the next wave of Ultrabook™ systems powered by new 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors. This wave of Ultrabook devices brings Intel Corporation one step closer to delivering on the industry wide, multi-year endeavor to deliver a no-compromise, must-have computing experience. The innovation will continue in the coming years as Intel and its industry partners aim to raise the bar for personal computing experiences, evolving to more natural and intuitive interactions.
Leveraging the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors which are made with the world’s most advanced 22nm 3-D tri-gate transistor manufacturing technology, these new Ultrabook devices are even more responsive and more secure to better protect personal information.These new chips have also been designed to offer increased media and graphics performance, and longer battery life.
Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Sales and Marketing, Intel Malaysia holding up and spinning an Ultrabook
“Similar to the introduction of Intel® Centrino® nearly a decade ago, this is a time of revolutionary change in personal computing,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager of Sales and Marketing, Intel Malaysia. “More Ultrabooks will be introduced in the next 12 months as compared with the previous. This also includes new business, touch, and convertible designs. At the same time, we’ve continuously improved on security and responsiveness. With these new 3rd generation Intel Core-based Ultrabook devices, mobile computing as we know it today will suddenly seem old fashioned.”
(Left to Right) 1. Lee Heng Gee, General Manager of Kulim Microprocessor and Chipset Operations 2. Intel Malaysia Robin Martin, Managing Director of Assembly, Test and Manufacturing, Intel Malaysia 3. David McCloskey, Director of Operations, Asia Pacific, Intel Corp. 4. Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Sales and Marketing, Intel Malaysia 5. Kamil Hasan, Director of Reseller Channel Organization, Asia Pacific, Intel Corp 6. Chris Kelly, Director of Intel Architecture Group, Intel Malaysia 7. Thomas Soo, General Manager of Penang Assembly and Test, Intel Malaysia
Superior Experiences: Responsive, Stylish, Protected and Mobile
This new wave of Ultrabook devices will wake in a flash, meaning the system will transition from deep sleep (S4 mode) to its active state in less than 7 seconds. Additionally, all Ultrabook devices are now required to be “responsive while active” in that they will load and run users’ favorite apps quickly .
Connecting at blazing speeds is also now possible with the addition of USB 3.0, Thunderbolt™ technology or both. Thunderbolt technology is a high-speed connection that allows incredibly fast transfers. For example, a full-length HD movie can be transferred to an Ultrabook in less than 30 seconds .
Taking into account that security has become an important criteria for consumers, the next wave of Ultrabook systems is equipped with enhanced security features. This includes the Intel® Anti-Theft technology that lets people automatically disable the system if it is lost or stolen .
Better Performance at Lower Power Levels
Taking advantage of the company’s innovative 22nm tri-gate transistor manufacturing technology, Intel engineers have delivered significant improvements in performance for 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors with up to 22 percent faster performance on multithreaded applications compared to 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors. For example, experiences when using photo editing software or many games will significantly improve based on the new processors.
The new Ultrabooks have up to twice the video processing and 3-D graphics performance of the prior generation, cutting a user’s video processing time in half and making for a smoother, richer visual experience.
When comparing the graphics and video processing improvements versus a 3 year-old Intel® Core™ 2 Duo-based laptop, there is an up to 30 times improvement in video processing and up to a 19 times improvement in 3-D graphics.
Industry Delivers on No-Compromise Experiences
Conceived by Intel just over a year ago, the Ultrabook category was quickly embraced by the industry. More than 20 systems have been introduced since October 2011, and today momentum is growing with more than 110 3rd generation Intel Core processor-based Ultrabook devices under development.
Intel believes touch capabilities will fuel the industry to innovate and experiment with the style and design of future clamshell and Ultrabook convertible systems. This innovative design, which behaves like a laptop when users need to “create” and acts like a tablet when users want to “consume,” provides people the ultimate flexibility to work smart and play harder. Intel anticipates that around 30 touch-enabled systems, including 10 convertibles, could become available later this year, with the number increasing over time.
Intel is working across a broad cross-section of the industry to accelerate and enable thin and light designs. A recent and significant breakthrough in chassis design using existing materials and standard injection molding equipment will enable an Ultrabook chassis that is equivalent in quality to machined aluminum and die-cast metal solutions in the market today. Borrowing engineering approaches from the automotive and aerospace industries, the new chassis design has the potential to reduce chassis costs by up to 65 percent and is expected to be in market next year.
The introduction of 3rd Gen Intel Core also brings with it significant change to the business world with Intel® Core™ vPro™ and Intel® Small Business Advantage-enabled Ultrabook devices. The next-generation Intel vPro processor platform gives both the business user and IT managers what they want most: security paired with stylish designs, easy automation and new compute models that are both flexible and secure.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
ACER ASPIRE TIMELINE ULTRA M3 ARRIVES IN MALAYSIA!
Revealed at the CeBIT Tradeshow 2012, Germany, the first 15-inch Ultrabook by Acer has reached Malaysian shores.
Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2012 Ð Aspire Timeline Ultra M3, the highly anticipated latest addition to the Ultrabook and AcerÕs popular Timeline family, has arrived in Malaysia. The overall design, features and performance of this new Timeline Ultra M3 will definitely leave a deep impression among Ultrabook fans.
This new Timeline Ultrabook is slim and light compared to its predecessors; measuring at just 20mm. Equipped with the latest Intel¨ Core i-series processor and the NVIDIA¨ GeForce¨ GT640M graphic card, the Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 is geared to ensure fast navigation and multitasking even with graphics-intensive gaming and multimedia applications.
The Timeline Ultra M3 also comes with the Acer Green Instant-On and Acer Instant Connect unique to AcerÕs Ultrabook family, providing instant resume mode and faster connection to the Internet. What's more, the Timeline Ultra M3 is the first 15-inch 2-spindle Ultrabook that features an optical drive, further enhanced with Dolby Home Theater v4 and premium speakers, offering superb enjoyment when listening to music, watching movie and playing games.
Priced at RM2,599, the state-of-the-art performance, stylish, slimmer and latest Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 will be available starting 10 April 2012 at major authorized Acer resellers nationwide. For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am Ð 6pm Mondays to Fridays).
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Now Southeast Asia’s Second Biggest Notebook Brand
Due to consumer trust in ASUS quality and innovative designs, the company has become one of the regional top two notebook brands based on 2011 whole-year performance
Kuala Lumpur, 20 March 2012 – ASUS, a leading performer and innovator in the worldwide technology market, celebrates another year of business excellence in 2011. Achieving a 145% growth rate last year, ASUS is the only PC brand to display strong expansion for 12 consecutive quarters, despite prominent seasonal factors and a tough global macro-economic landscape with deep impact on Southeast Asia markets and consumption.
According to IDC’s whole-year 2011 rankings, ASUS has become one of the top two notebook brands in Southeast Asia. Commenting on this, Rex Lee, Regional Director of Southeast Asia for ASUS said:
“ASUS greatly appreciates the recognition we and our products receive from consumers, and would like to thank all channel partners for their great support. We will continue to provide the best quality products through consistent innovation and persistent perfection.”
New ideas and technologies pave the way for success
ASUS has seen its success grow as emerging markets across Southeast Asia, experience rapidly-expanding demand for computing devices of all kinds with far reaching implications for the technology industry and the region.
Garnering some 3,886 awards in 2011 alone, ASUS attributes its success to the high quality and reliability of its products, a claim backed by the findings of SquareTrade, the largest independent warranty service provider in the United States. SquareTrade conducted a study of 30,000 notebooks and concluded that ASUS maintains the lowest product failure rate over a three-year product lifespan. Widely recognized for design, innovation and performance, twelve ASUS products have won the 2012 iF Design Awards, including ZENBOOK, the bestselling Ultrabook on the market. The new ZENBOOK design combines meticulous craftsmanship and the latest technology, a concept reflecting the fusion of art and performance found in many ASUS products.
ASUS plans to unveil new portable PC products for Southeast Asia markets in May, including the PadFone, which proved to be a major attraction at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona.
Caring for and taking part in communities
ASUS has engaged in outreach programs throughout Southeast Asia, with the participant of team members from local branches and the Taiwan headquarters. Locations include Banda Aceh and North Sumatra in Indonesia, and the city of Hue in Vietnam. During 2011, ASUS team members organized educational activities sponsored by the company to benefit local children in these communities, providing computer literacy classes to school students using equipment furnished by ASUS. These activities are part of an ongoing ASUS effort to bridge any existing digital divides in Southeast Asia, and help establish better foundations for the empowerment of rural communities. ASUS will continue proactive local participations in 2012, striving to improve the lives of people throughout the region.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Intel Tantalizes Consumers with ‘Ultrabook Temptations’
Six Experiments Filmed in Four Cities, Three Countries
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16, 2012 – What would you do for an Ultrabook™ computer? That’s the question Intel Corporation asks in Ultrabook™ Temptations, a series of six light-hearted experiments filmed in four cities across three countries and posted to YouTube today.
Sleek and stylish, Ultrabooks are a new category of computers inspired by Intel. They are the next generation of mobile computing -- thinner, lighter and more responsive than traditional laptops, yet just as powerful and secure.
“People are drawn to Ultrabooks. When you see one, you just want one,” said Claudine Pache, digital marketing manager for Intel Australia and New Zealand. “We created the ‘Ultrabook Temptations’ to see just how far people would go to get their hands on one.”
The six experiments, filmed in Australia, Indonesia and Thailand, set out to explore the depth of human emotions that surround these objects of desire. The experiments were “temptations” for consumers, encouraging them to go a little beyond their everyday comfort zone to earn the chance to become the proud owner of a sleek Ultrabook. The experiments were filmed spontaneously in an effort to introduce Ultrabooks and are available for viewing by an online audience.
In ”Daring Temptation” for example, an Ultrabook is installed in a display case near a busy area with the simple instruction to “Smash Glass to Win Ultrabook” and a small hammer. Would commuters prove daring enough to smash the glass in public and claim the prize?
According to Jayant Murty, Intel’s Asia Pacific director of brand strategy and integrated marketing, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes product stories are best told through the eyes of our prospective consumers. We hope that seeing the videos will stir up enough interest to go look for Ultrabooks at your nearest computer store.”
The first Ultrabooks -- from brands* such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung and Toshiba -- are in stores now. By the end of the year, Intel expects more than 75 designs in market and that Ultrabooks will become mainstream devices.
The Ultrabook Temptations series can be seen at www.intel.com/ultrabooktemptations
Monday, March 12, 2012
Gregory Bryant Appointed Vice President and General Manager, Intel Asia-Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 12, 2012 – Intel announced today that Gregory Bryant was appointed vice president and general manager of Intel Asia-Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Bryant is responsible for all sales, marketing and enabling of Intel products in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan and China.
“Asia-Pacific today stands at the forefront of global technology growth and innovation. Emerging markets, like Indonesia and India, will account for most worldwide growth in the PC market over the next few years, with demand for cloud computing on the rise," Bryant said.
"In addition, three of the world's 10 largest OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) are based in Taiwan and South Korea, and two of those companies are among the world's fastest-growing OEMs. Taiwan and South Korea have emerged as global centers of consumer electronics design and innovation, and they are leading the way forward with some of the world’s best Ultrabook, tablet and smartphone designs for 2012 and beyond,” he said.
Bryant joined Intel in 1992. Prior to his current role, Bryant served as vice president and director of the global Lenovo account, managing all aspects of Intel’s relationship with Lenovo, including sales, marketing and technical enablement. He also served as vice president and general manager of the Digital Office Platform Division, where he led the inception, launch and subsequent expansion of Intel vPro technology across desktop and mobile PCs.
Bryant developed his IT expertise in Intel's Information Technology Group, where he progressed through engineering and operational roles, including serving as the director of office computing.
Bryant received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kansas in 1991 and his Master of Science degree in systems management from Golden Gate University in 1996. He completed the Harvard Advanced Management Program in 2009.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Beyond Thin and Light - Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA Finally Unleashed
Samsung’s introduces Malaysia to its very first Ultrabook
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 27 February 2012 - Samsung Malaysia Electronics, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today introduced into the Malaysian market its brand new Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA, a new type of Ultrabook™ which will change the perception of Ultrabooks™ among consumers.
Packed in a thin and light form factor and available in 13” and 14”, the new Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is just 14.9~17.6mm thin and 1.45kg light. It delivers incredible experiences as it is powered by a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor; combined with ExpressCache™ by Diskeeper and a powerful AMD Radeon™ HD graphics card. As a result, the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is able to fast boot in just 20 seconds, wake up in 2 seconds, whilst web browsing is twice as fast as the previous generation notebook PCs.
Speaking about the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA, Mr. Kwon Jae Hoon, Managing Director, Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd. said, “The new Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is the first Ultrabook™ of its kind. Our findings strongly indicate that consumers demand notebooks that are beyond thin and light – they are also looking for performance and storage within a reasonable device that meets all aspects with balance. The Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is the first notebook that was created in response to these needs as it provides highest mobility with unrivaled performance & expandability.”
“Our goal is to create notebooks that not only inspire and enrich customers’ lives but also notebooks that cater to variety of user demands and different market segments. We believe that the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA demonstrates Samsung’s continuous innovation while delivering superior quality, mobility and satisfaction to our loyal and potential customers,” added Mr. Kwon. 
The “Most Secretive” Features Unleashed
Apart from the exceptional processing performance powered by Intel® Core™ i5-2467M processor with up to 8GB memory and the ExpressCache™ by Diskeeper, the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA 14” offers up to 1TB ultra storage capacity. With vast development on digital image devices and media platforms, files are expanding in size every day and the 1TB storage within Series 5 ULTRA 14” eliminates the hassle of bringing additional peripheral storage devices.
Battery life is also crux for laptop computers and notebooks, and the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA delivers up to 6.4 hours of battery life on a single charge, to make sure users enjoy the ultra-features throughout the day. Furthermore, the Samsung Battery Life Plus built within the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is a true anti-aging battery technology which keeps 80% of the cell’s original capacity in a life cycle lasting up to 1,500 charging cycles over 3 years. Hence, the battery can last up to five times longer than other notebooks within the market. 
Bringing You the ULTRA Experience
Samsung’s superior LCD technology with 300nit HD LED SuperBright screen, Image Enhancer technology and anti-reflective screen provide an enhanced, ultra-viewing experience with the new Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA. In allowing greater connection to other devices, the Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA is equipped with a full-size HDMI port along with one USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, 4-in-1 multi SD card slot, Ethernet and a 1.3M HD webcam. For maximum convenience, the Series 5 ULTRA 14” also features an integrated Optical Disc Drive that enables both reading and recording of various disk formats.
For more information on the new Samsung Notebook Series 5 ULTRA, please visit www.samsung.com/my or visit Samsung U-nivez Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SamsungUnivez.
Friday, February 17, 2012
ULTRA FABULOUS FEBRUARY GIVEAWAYS BY ACER MALAYSIA
Acer Rewards Lee Hom Fans With a Pair of VIP Tickets for Lee Hom Music-Man II Concert Live in KL 2012 Worth RM 498 Each For Every Purchase of Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook
Kuala Lumpur, 17 February 2012 - Acer Malaysia celebrates the fabulous month of February with the Ultra Fabulous Giveaway Contest especially for Acer customers and fans of Lee Hom! As one of the sponsors for Lee Hom's upcoming Lee Hom 
Every Acer customer who purchases an Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook (i5 or i7) during the contest period (1 - 24 February 2012) will be entitled to one entry. Contestants are required to submit the serial number as proof of purchase for verification purpose via the contest microsite located at www.laptopsperfected.com.my. The submission deadline is 26 February 2012. Everyday throughout the contest period, one winner will walk away with a set of 2 VIP tickets to the Lee Hom's Concert worth RM 498 each. On top of that, each contestant will be in the running to become one of the three Grand Prize Winners. The Grand Prize is a full rebate on the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook purchased by the winners.
Commenting on the Ultra Fabulous Giveaway Contest, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd., Ricky Tan said, "We received overwhelming response from Acer fans for our previous promotions on Acer Aspire S3 together with the Lee Hom 
"To ensure transparency, the selection process for the daily winners as well as the three Grand Prize winners are organised based on submission date and in a chronological order according to the time entry was received. The date of submission will then be multiplied by two. The lucky winner will be selected according to the answer. If the number obtained is exceeding the number of entries, the counting process will continue in a cyclic manner," added Tan.
The contest result will be announced on 27 Feb 2012.
For further information, visit www.laptopsperfected.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am - 6pm Mondays to Fridays).
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Ultrabook™ Pop-Up Theater Takes Inspiration To The Streets
Intel Synchronizes 60 Ultrabooks to Create Giant Human Billboard
MALAYSIA, Feb. 14, 2012 – Intel is taking its Ultrabook™ message to the streets, literally, using 60 of the new ultra-thin, ultra-responsive and ultra-secure computing devices in a flash mob to create a giant mobile human billboard.
The company has launched a series of videos on YouTube featuring the Ultrabook™ Pop-Up Theater and events filmed in and around Los Angeles landmarks. The screen of the ‘theater’ is composed of 60 synchronized and choreographed Ultrabook™ computers.
The light-hearted campaign is designed to introduce Ultrabooks™, a new category of computers inspired by Intel. The next generation in mobile computing, Ultrabooks are thinner, lighter and more responsive than traditional laptops and more powerful and secure than tablets.
The first Ultrabooks---from brands* like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung and Toshiba---are in stores now. Intel expects more than 75 designs to be available or in development in 2012 and that Ultrabooks will become mainstream devices by the end of the year.
According to Jayant Murty, Intel’s Asia Pacific director of brand strategy and integrated marketing: “We wanted to launch Ultrabook™ to the world in a fun and unexpected way. Ultrabook™ Pop-Up Theater showcases the nature of these great new devices and demonstrates how they can inspire and delight us during everyday moments.
Stephanie Gan, manager of advertising and digital programs manager for Intel Asia Pacific, said the campaign involved collaboration between creative and technology experts, as well as an energetic team of 60 young men and women, who helped bring Pop-Up Theater to life.
“We took Ultrabook™ Pop-Up Theater to more than 10 locations in three days---including the famous Chinese Theater, Venice Beach and downtown---entertaining and engaging with crowds as it unfolded. We hope many more people will enjoy it on-line.”
Overall creative direction and concept for the Pop-Up Theater video project was managed by PARTY, working closely with dof Inc., from production through editing.
The Ultrabook™ Pop-Up Theater series can be seen at: http://popuptheater.intel.com.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
ICT Remains Prominent as Malaysia Continues to Intertwine Traditional Economies with Technology, says IDC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 9, 2012 – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been earmarked as a key enabler for traditional economies in Malaysia since 1996. As the nation moves towards an intelligent economy, International Data Corporation (IDC) notes that key transformative steps are being taken by the government and 2012 will witness the emergence of disruptive IT technologies becoming mainstream and playing a critical role in the development of Malaysia.
Sudev Bangah, Senior Research Manager, IDC Asia/Pacific says, "ICT still presents itself as a compelling platform for many Malaysian enterprises wanting to pursue a potential cost-beneficial delivery model of products and services. The smokescreen on the exact role ICT will play in the future of the Malaysian economy will blow-over in 2012, and IDC expects pockets of opportunities to emerge for both local and foreign organizations and this will shape the future of ICT.”
Malaysia's economic growth is expected to remain cautiously optimistic, with IT spending forecasted to reach US$8.2 billion at the end of 2012, representing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 10.1%. Bangah cautions, "2012 has been heralded as a year of opportunity as well as uncertainty, causing many businesses to remain vigilant about the ever evolving landscape. While domestic consumption is expected to grow and foreign investments are poised to continue, this could change in a blink if the right chest pieces are not reserved for future movements."
Drawing from the latest IDC research and internal brainstorming sessions amongst IDC's regional and country analysts, the following are the top 10 key ICT predictions in 2012 for Malaysia. These trends are what IDC believes will have the biggest commercial impact on the Malaysian ICT market.
1. From Key Enabler to Key Innovator: The Rise of ICT Prominence in Traditional Sectors
Today, CIOs are given more autonomy in making IT decisions that enable their businesses. With that, IDC is witnessing more organizations positioning IT spending for long-term strategic growth and value. In 2012, IDC predicts that traditional sectors will strategically utilize IT as a way to reach out to a wider target market by intensifying competition and expanding geographically.
2. Cloud Computing: The End of a Buzzword
The continuous interest in Cloud Computing from both end-users and vendors will cause a shift towards further exploration and understanding of the platform's value proposition. Public cloud will remain a more popular choice for a market like Malaysia due to the high composition of SMBs within the market. Of late, understanding of the technology has drastically improved and targeted effort by the Malaysian government will see key concerns addressed in the coming year.
3. Smart Devices to Drive the Rise of Mobile Commerce
The advent of the mobility concept and the affordability of devices have changed the manner in which Malaysian consumers utilize ICT. The introduction of smart mobile devices coupled with the bundling of data plans by service providers with these devices have caused a surge in smartphone adoption across Malaysia. IDC predicts that mobile commerce applications will gain ground in 2012.
4. Ultrabooks to Breathe New Life into PC Market
When the iPad hit the Malaysian market in 2010, there was a pandemonium; the iPad created a buying frenzy among consumers and the tablet was sold out within a few hours. Today, the market is flooded with a variety of tablets from various brands, and analysts and consumers alike are predicting that the demise of the PC is on the horizon. With consumer demand for PCs stifled by the abundance of alternatives as well as lack of innovation, PC vendors are searching for ideas to revive their business. In 2012, IDC expects the Ultrabook to fill the void between the full-size laptop and the tablet and the product is expected to boost sales in the consumer market which has not seen many truly innovative products over the past year.
5. Customer Centricity to Drive Socialytics
With the reality of a potential financial crisis affecting the world economy in the next 12 to 18 months, organizations across Asia/Pacific are expected to adopt a cautious and discerning approach towards IT investments in 2012. As customer centricity is seen as the top business agenda, there will be a strong focus on technologies that will aid enterprises in heightening customer focus and customer engagement, and acquiring knowledge of customers who contribute most to their businesses.
6. Low-End Smartphones to Cause a Flood of Data Usage
Malaysians are obsessed with smart devices, and smartphones are no exception. The launch of new models is usually greeted with grand fanfare. As the demand for smartphones in the country approaches fever pitch, lower-end smartphones have begun to make its way into the market. These phones provide cheaper alternatives to the high-end smartphones that have been flooding the market over the past three years.
7. Development of Content Takes Center Stage
The continuous proliferation of smart devices in Malaysia has reignited the push for the development of mobile device applications. The government is working towards the creation of a poll of talent equipped with adequate knowledge in developing innovative and creative content for eventual global monetization. The government, via several government agencies, has embarked on a concerted effort to groom local applications developers by equipping these individuals with the skills and means to create "world-class" content, fit for both domestic and international consumption.
8. Cost Reduction Remains Top of Mind for SMBs and Enterprises
In spite of the relatively positive view on ICT spending for 2012, results of IDC's recent Asia/Pacific CIO Barometer survey reveals that majority of enterprises in ASEAN will still be cost conscious when pursuing their business strategies in 2012. While majority of CIOs cited increased ICT spending for 2012 in areas of on-demand services, mobility and social media tools, focus is still placed on how enterprises can reduce their overall cost structure within the organization. Although CFOs have lightened their scrutiny on IT spending in recent years, they are still more watchful as compared to pre-crisis when ubiquitous spending on IT infrastructure was seen.
9. Talent Quest: Adequately Addressing the Talent Issue
IDC predicts that 2012 is the year the IT Services industry in Malaysia will hit a tipping point and the government must adequately address the local talent supply and demand issue. IDC expects a high demand for jobs requiring highly skilled and certified professionals to drive the IT services market in the coming year. The rising demand for tech talent in Malaysia is further accentuated by the announcement of global multinationals building their regional facilities in the country.
10. Digital Malaysia: Solidifying an Innovative Economy
2011 represented a new chapter for the country as IT started to play a significant role within the nation's economy as well as the betterment of the society. 15 years ago, the MSC Malaysia concept was introduced as a manner to encourage and support the development and adoption of ICT within the country. In line with the ripple created by MSC Malaysia within the economy, significant measures have been taken by the government via the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP) to ensure ICT remains a significant tool for the future development of the country.
For more information about this report, please contact Juliana Lai at +603-2177-9255 or julianalai@idc.com.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lenovo Rings In The Lunar New Year With A New Ultrabook, Its Latest Tablet And Other DO Machines
Making DO machines for every walk of life
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – February 2, 2012: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), the world’s no. 2 PC maker, continues to push the envelope by announcing its latest offerings of desktops, tablets and Ultrabook laptops.
Keeping in line with innovation and fresh off the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo is expanding its line of desktops and workstations with a host of new machines - the IdeaCentre B320, the IdeaCentre B520, and the IdeaCentre C320. These devices combine affordability, space-saving, energy-efficiency, multimedia features, and the latest technologies for faster and more reliable performance.
Those seeking high-performance gaming and family entertainment machines can turn to the IdeaCentre B520 and B320 which delivers compact performance with the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor in the B520 and Core™ i5 processor in the B320. The machines also offer cable management to avoid cluttering your valuable home space while the VESA mount allows flexible fitting anywhere around the home.
The Lenovo C Series desktop keeps the consumers in mind by protecting their eyesight. Long durations in front of a computer, the Lenovo Eye Distance System gives alerts whenever a user becomes too close to the screen, It also comes with the Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System that automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on ambient light condition, making it easier on the eyes and causing less strain.
To add, Lenovo’s product line up for 2012 sees a slew of new machines targeted at the DOers of today, namely the IdeaPad Tablet A1; which offers a unique offline GPS navigation technology, the ThinkPad Tablet, the industry only business-class tablet designed for businesses, the ThinkCentre Edge 91z, Lenovo’s latest all-in-one desktop PC for the modern SMB, the IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook; which bridges haute couture with superior technology, the IdeaPad U300e Ultrabook, the affordable equivalent of the U300s Ultrabook with good HD video playback; the ThinkPad Edge E120, Lenovo’s stylish notebook designed specifically for small to medium businesses (SMB) as well as the ThinkStation E30 and the ThinkStation S20. From business professionals and power users to social media junkies and fashionistas, Lenovo has a DO machine for every walk of life out there.
Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia said, “Our latest line-up of products and offerings clearly depicts the change of the entire computing experience. Consumers today are opting for a combination of style and performance when purchasing any device to fit into both their work and personal lives.”
IdeaCentre B520
The IdeaCentre B520 is Lenovo’s most powerful AIO to date, and is the industry’s first frameless AIO design with a multitouch touchscreen, utilizing Project Capacitive Touch (PCT) for a more accurate and comfortable multitouch user experience.
With a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (3.4 GHz) processors and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the IdeaCentre B520 features a 23-inch full HD display with optional NVIDIA 3D Vision solution, SRS® Premium Sound audio enhancement and an optional 3-in-1 mouse with motion-drive gaming and air-mouse functionality to deliver a truly immersive entertainment experience for both serious gaming and fun family entertainment.
The IdeaCentre B520 also features 4GB DDR3 Memory, 500GB Serial ATA (7200RPM) HDD, 2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTI 55M graphics and DVD Tray-in Rambo.
Adding to its fun features, the IdeaCentre B520 comes with the Lenovo High-Sense webcam with YouCam software, allowing friends to see you more clearly on video chats. They also include performance graphics and intelligent features like the optional Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel. So whatever your idea of fun is, the IdeaCentre B520 will help bring it to the next level.
IdeaCentre B320
Complemented with integrated stereo speakers, the IdeaCentre B320 provides users with a top-quality entertainment experience, bringing music, movies, and games to life. Running on a powerful 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (3.3 GHz) processor and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the IdeaCentre B320 also has up to 8GB DDR3 Memory, 500GB, 7200rpm, 1GB ATI Radeon 6450 graphics and DVD Tray-in Rambo.
Both IdeaCentres feature Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with RapidBoot technology – allowing you to enjoy the best multimedia experience with up to 20 percent faster boot up time and protect users through the Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System which automatically adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light conditions. Also preinstalled on the IdeaCentres B520 and B320 is Lenovo’s Eye Distance System that alerts users if they get too close to the screen during usage.
Last but not least, Lenovo’s Rescue System 3.0 is another crucial tool for consumers today as it offers a painless way to backup and recover data. At the touch of a button, users can restore their Windows OS and entire hard disk drive to factory settings to easily recover their data.
IdeaCentre C320
The Lenovo C320 is powered by up to second generation Intel Core i3 processors or Intel H61, Intel® Pentium® Processor G620 (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz) processors. Options include AMD Radeon™ HD 6450a 1GB graphics, up to 8GB DDR3 memory and up to 1TB HDD storage, as well as a 20-inch LED backlit, 16:9 widescreen display with optional multi-touch touch screen support.
ThinkStation E30
The ThinkStation E30 workstation builds on its predecessor, the E20 and offers choices of 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor technology with up to four cores for super fast computing when including an Intel® Xeon™ processor. ThinkStation E30 workstation logs a 57 percent faster boot time and 38 percent faster shut down time over previous models.
Taking advantage of Intel® Turbo Boost™ technology to overclock on performance-laden tasks, only Lenovo machines can stay in Turbo Boost+ mode longer for greater performance due to specific proprietary thermal engineering enhancements.
In addition to traditional hard drive storage, the ThinkStation E30 workstation offers choices of 80 or 160 GB SSD for snappy performance opening, rendering and saving/closing files. For creating and consuming 2D and 3D content, the powerful workstation offers choices of NVIDIA Quadro or NVS graphics. The workstation features SATA III for twice as fast and USB 3.0 for 10 times faster data transfer speeds compared to SATA II and USB 2.0. And with up to 16 GB of 1333 mHz Error Correcting Code memory, memory-related failures are virtually eliminated. The machine comes with a DVD burner/player and address office place security by including port disablement and Lenovo’s Hardware Password Manager to manage encrypted hard drives.
Also, the ThinkStation E30 workstation carries certifications from leading independent software vendors in engineering, digital content creation and financial markets, including AutoCad, SolidEdge, Adobe and SolidWorks, along with support for Red Hat Linux. The ThinkStation E30 workstation also offers an optional Blu-ray player as well as features nine USB ports for connecting to external hard drives and other peripherals. Both
The ThinkStation E30 extends Lenovo’s commitment to the environment through using 65 percent recyclable materials in plastic parts and meets several environmental certifications including EPEAT Gold, TCO and GREENGUARD.
ThinkStation S20
The ThinkStation S20 runs on the Intel Xeon 45 nanometer 5500 Series processor for increased efficiency and performance with optional Intel Turbo Boost technology for extra performance during peak processing, and offers an alternative processor; Intel Xeon W3500 Series processor.
The machine is equipped with DDR3 memory (12 DIMM slots) for 30 percent reduced power usage over DDR2 memory and high bandwidth, RAID storage up to 1TB, ECC memory to increase reliability and decrease chances of system errors and memory-related failures and a choice of NVIDIA Quadro line of GPUs with up to 4 GB of memory or ATI FirePro graphics.
The machine comes equipped with multiple ports and bays, optional Blu-Ray DVD player, and DVD player/burner as well as ThinkVantage Technologies which include: Productivity Center, Rescue and Recovery, Client Security Solution, Secure Data Disposal, System Migration Assistant and Image Ultra Builder.
The new workstation is also greener with Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Gold-rated models and uses 50 percent recycled content with 30 percent coming from post-consumer content.
IdeaPad Tablet A1
Available in two attractive colors – black and white -- this seven-inch device is highly portable and ready for life’s next adventure. At just 11.95mm thick, and light at 0.4kg, the IdeaPad Tablet A1 comes loaded out-of-the-box with the kind of apps that users want in a tablet including pre-loaded apps from Documents to Go, Adobe, eBuddy, Kindle, mSpot and others.
The IdeaPad Tablet A1 allows users to enjoy their favorite videos and movies on-the-go in vibrant clarity with its 1024 X 600 resolution LED screen. With an integrated front (0.3M) and back (3.0M) mounted webcam, users can capture life’s moments in still photographs or video, or speak “face to face” with friends and family with Skype and other popular VoIP programs.
The IdeaPad Tablet A1’s unique offline GPS navigation technology also allows users to get to where they’re going faster by enabling direct connection to a satellite regardless of an internet connection Wrapped in an internal Magnesium alloy roll-cage to protect the hard drive and other system components, users can feel confident that their data is protected.
ThinkPad Tablet
Offering a 10.1” WXGA (1280x800) display weighing 0.75 kg, the ThinkPad Tablet comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they’re away from the office and their home.
Users are able to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded full version of Documents to Go app by DataViz. With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader, and Lenovo’s unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Presentations may look even better when connecting to an external monitor via the built-in mini-HDMI port. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch app, which puts social networks, email, and calendar notices all in one easy-to-use interface.
The ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitizer pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint. The tablet includes anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace. Additional security features include virtual application support with Citrix, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk and secure email support available from Good Technology.
ThinkCentre Edge 91z All-in-One (AIO)
The ThinkCentre Edge 91z AIO sports a 21.5-inch glossy high definition screen for crystal clear images. While the screen makes a large visual impact, its industry-leading thin frame helps it fit into even the tightest of work spaces. A convenient optional wireless keyboard with comfortable island-style keyboard tucks neatly under the AIO to complement its minimalist look. This compact design helps save up to 70 percent of space versus a traditional tower desktop and LCD monitor.
By definition, AIO desktops should be easy to set up. The ThinkCentre Edge 91z makes it even easier – just plug in and go. The AIO keeps this simplicity and purposeful design constant throughout its construction: From a spill resistant wireless keyboard, front-facing control buttons and wall mount capability to multiple-display support; the AIO makes operation worry-free and intuitive. With support for HDMI and an optional Blu-ray DVD drive, high definition videos appear seamless and strikingly clear. Users can also stream video on the AIO’s big screen using its WiFi capabilities and video chat via the web camera.
When it comes to performance, the Edge 91z AIO comes fully loaded from “power on.” With Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7, it boots 30 percent faster than non-optimized models, and with RapidDrive on optional solid state drive models, users can shave off up to 20 seconds of boot time. Armed with up to Intel i7 Quad Core processors, 8 GB of DDR3 memory, 80 GB solid state drive storage or 1 TB hard drive and optional 1 GB of ATI discrete graphics, the AIO pushes the envelope as one of the industry’s most powerful AIOs.
IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook
Featuring up to 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and boot up in as little as 10 seconds with Enhanced Experience 2.0 RapidDrive SSD technology, the U300s is ready to roll no matter what the task.
The U300s has a 13.3" ultra-slim 16:9 widescreen HD display, 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 256GB of SSD storage. At just 0.6 inches (14.9mm) thick, the Ultrabook is built from a single-piece aluminum shell to create a sleek and lightweight product weighing in at less than 1.3kg. Available in Graphite Grey or limited-edition Clementine Orange – the trendy colors have been applied through an electrolytic process, and sandblasted to create a perfect, scratch-resistant coating.
Other smart technologies include the one-of-a-kind Breathable Keyboard, an Intel Advanced Cooling Technology that allows air to flow in through the keyboard and out of the sides and rear hinge. This design removes the need for vents on the underside of the notebook – making it ideal for long periods of use on your lap or even on a pillow!
Despite its ultra-slim design, with the Lenovo Long Life Battery, the U300s provides up to eight hours of productive use or an incredible 30 days on standby. And with Lenovo RapidCharge its battery can be charged to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes. Also included is Bluetooth, high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectors, as well as an integrated 1.3M (720p HD) webcam.
IdeaPad U300e Ultrabook
The U300e Ultrabook™ is the affordable equivalent of the U300s Ultrabook™ which features the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This Ultrabook™ is similar to the U300s Ultrabook™ in many ways as it is designed for all trendsetters, go getters, and savvy socialites that require an affordable machine with good HD video playback.
This 18mm thin device weighs approximately 1.58kgs and has up to 64GB of SSD storage as well as up to 1TB of HDD storage. The U300e Ultrabook™ is uniquely designed and made out of high quality tactile materials.
ThinkPad Edge E120
The new ThinkPad Edge E120 projects a smart, polished image despite its bold color options, and dares to be different. With a choice of eye-popping Heatwave Red or the Midnight Black in gloss or soft finish, the ThinkPad Edge E120 also comes equipped with ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® to restore your system settings in the event of a system crash. There’s even an easy password management with Password Manager software, while the Active Protection System helps prevent catastrophic hard disk drive failure, keeping your data safe from accidental drops or harsh movements.
The Edge E120 is even equipped with a full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard with multitouch touchpad for easy one- or two-finger zooming, rotating, and scrolling.
Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo IdeaCentre B320 is priced from RM2,399 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 is priced from RM4,199 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre C320 is priced from RM1,799 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1 is priced at RM799 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is priced from RM2,199 and will be available by February 13, 2012
The Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge E91z is priced from RM3,699 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook is priced from RM3,399 and is available now
The Lenovo IdeaPad U300e is priced at RM2,899 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E120 is priced from RM1,799 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkStation E30 and the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 are only available through selected distributors.
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