Lenovo's conquest for mobile dominance

After purchasing IBM's personal computer business, the Chinese PC maker which is now the world's third largest is now targeting the market for mobile devices.

Lenovo announced that its ET980 mobile device will be launced by March 2006. The ET980 is a Sony Ericcson P910 lookalike runs on Windows Mobile 5.0 and it is the first Windows Mobile Phone to feature a 4 megapixel camera. The phone runs on a 312MHz processor, 64 MB of internal RAM and 128MB of external storage via a MiniSD slot. Lenovo previously announced that its mobile division will initially focus on the Chinese local market.

Achiever Program: Intel Dealer Scheme for Q4, 2005

Achiever Program Q4, 2005 a quarterly dealer scheme for Genuine Intel Dealers is now in progress. The promo introduces the latest-in-line of Intel processors the Intel¨ Pentium¨ D Processor and the D945GNTL motherboard.

Other products included in the promotion are Intel¨ D915GAV / Intel¨ D915GVGL / Intel¨ D915PGN, Intel¨ D865GBF, Intel¨ D865PERL, Intel¨ D845PEMY & Intel¨ D845GEV motherboards and different models of Intel¨ Celeron, Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 and Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 Processor with HT technology . The dealers will accumulate points for purchasing the specified products from Intel authorized distributors. Dealers will be awarded attractive prizes based on their accumulated points at the end of the campaign. Only purchases from the authorized distributors will be eligible for the campaign. More than 100 verities of prizes including different types of electronic goods, furniture, wrist watches, vacation packages, mobile sets and gift vouchers. The program is valid for purchases between October 2 & December 23, 2005.

Real Treats with Original HP Cartridges

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched a new customer promotion recently. Under this campaign, purchase of each selected models of original HP print cartridges carries a free meal at Helvetia. The original HP Laser Jet print cartridge model # 10A, 12A, 13A, 15A, 27A, 49A, 92A and 96A carries a free treat of Helvetia fried chicken while original HP Inkjet print cartridge model # 14A, 15A, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A, 45A, 56A, 57A and 78A carries a free treat of Helvetia burger.

Each eligible cartridge carries a promotion sticker. For redemption of the treat, the customer has to cut-off portion of the cartridge box bearing the promotion sticker and presents it to the nearest Helvetia outlet. The treat will be offered at Helvetia outlets at Rifles Square, Rajuk Avenue, Uttara, Baily Road and Kama-ata-turk Avenue.

Turkcell, Nokia, HP To Offer 'Visual Radio' In Turkey

EFY News Network: Turkey-based GSM operator Turkcell has signed an agreement with Nokia and HP to bring 'Visual Radio' to Turkey. Developed by Nokia and offered by HP, Visual Radio adds a new dimension to FM radio with interactive content and services for mobile listeners. Visual Radio allows listeners to tune in to local FM radio via their mobile phones while simultaneously receiving interactive information and graphics that are synchronised with the broadcast.

Turkcell will be the first mobile phone operator in Turkey to give its customers the chance to download content related to the FM radio broadcast, get detailed information regarding the songs and even participate in radio quizzes. Visual Radio will also allow Turkcell users to create a personalised archive on their mobile phones.

Turkcell demonstrated the Visual Radio service in CeBIT Bilisim Eurasia in Istanbul last fall. The service will be available in 2006.

HP Introduces New Security Seal

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has revealed its new security seal for the HP toner & cartridges. This new seal will ensure better identification of original HP toner/cartridges and protect the valued customers from sub-standard counterfeit products. The new seal will become effective from September 2005.

The new seal, also called the ÔGold SealÕ will contain a Hot Stamping Gold Seal, a random number called HP number and a secret serial number. The secret serial number will be hidden scratch label. After purchase, a customer can verify the authenticity of the toner/cartridge by entering the HP number and the secret number at www.chechgenuine.com.

HP has launched a special promotion to create awareness regarding this new security seal. Under this promotion all valid entries in the www.checkgenuine.com will be eligible for a monthly draw. Each month 60 winners will receive a digital calculator. This promotion will run for six months beginning from September 2005.

Intel PC Carnival at Chittagong

Intel organized a three-day computer fair titled ÔPC Carnival 2005Õ at Chittagong between December 28 & 30, 2005. The fair was held at the Banani Complex in the cityÕs Agrabad area. Mr. Zia Manzur, Sales Manager of Intel EM Limited-Dhaka Liaison Office, stressed the need of such fairs to familiarize people with latest technologies and encourage its usage. Fourteen (14) Genuine Intel Dealers (GIDs) based at Chittagong along with Computer Source Limited (CSL) and Com Valley Limited (CVL) from Dhaka took part in the fair. The fair showcased some of the latest Intel innovations including the D945GNTL motherboard and the Pentium¨ D Processor. The PC Carnival included PC Experience Zone, Gaming Competition, Quiz Contest and Customer Raffle Draw. A major attraction of the PC Carnival, Chittagong was the PC Experience Zone where the visitors had hands-on experience of the new technologies; Computers based on the Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 processor and Intel¨ Pentium¨ D Processor.  Visitors will enjoy hi-definition video, education software, music and games on these computers. Brochures with information on the latest products and technologies from Intel were available at the PC Experience zone along with volunteers to respond to the various queries of the visitors.

HP New Year Promotion

Expect more with HP when it comes to superior photo-quality prints and be rewarded with fantastic gifts. With every purchase of selected HP color Inkjet Printers, HP All-in-Ones and HP Photo Printers, you will get free Agora shopping voucher. HP is offering a 100 taka voucher for each purchase of HP Deskjet 3744 & 3940 printers, HP Scanjet 2400 & 3770 Flatbed scanners and HP Scanjet 4070 & 4370 Photo scanners. Taka 300 vouchers are available with HP Deskjet 3845, 5440 & 5740 color inkjet printers, HP Photo Smart 335, 7260, 7450 & 7830 Printers, HP Scanjet 4670 & 4850 Photo Scanners, HP PSC 1315, 1402, 1410 & 2355 All-in-Ones, HP Officejet 4255 and HP Laserjet 1020 & 3015 printers. The taka 500 voucher is available with HP Deskjet 1280 & 9800 color inkjet printers, HP Photo Smart 8230 photo printer, HP Scanjet 5510 scanner, HP Officejet 5510, 5610, 6110 & 7210 All-in-Ones, HP Laserjet 1022 & 1320 printers, HP Laserjet 3020 & 3030 All-in-Ones and HP Color Laserjet 2550 & 2600 printers.

Each eligible product carries a promotion sticker. For redemption of the treat, the customer has to cut-off portion of the cartridge box bearing the promotion sticker and presents it to the nearest redemption center. The vouchers can be used at Agora outlets at Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Moghbazar and Mirpur Road.

Intel Channel Conference-2

The Intel Channel Conference-2 (ICC-2), 2005 was held at the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on December 8, 2005. This is the second of the two yearly channel training programs that Intel arranges for Genuine Intel Dealers (GID) all over the APAC (Asia Pacific) Region. During ICC, the GIDs are trained on Intel products for desktop and server platforms, product roadmaps, new technologies, channel activities etc. so that they can offer their customers with the best solutions and support. Members of the Genuine Intel Dealer (GID) program from Dhaka, Chittagong, and other parts of the country attended the program. The training consisted of both sales & technical topics including Desktop & Server as well as a product showcase. Mr. Zia Manzur, Sales Manager, Bangladesh of Intel EM Ltd Updated the GIDs on the emerging new products and technologies. All the attending GIDs received training materials and attractive gifts. The event concluded after a lively Q&A session.

Intel Lucky-Dip Campaign at CityIT

Intel executed the Lucky-Dip Campaign during the CityIT 2005. Under this campaign, every buyers of PC with Intel motherboard and processor were awarded attractive gift.

After purchase buyers submitted a copy of their invoice at the Intel Redemption Center at BCS Computer City and then picked their coupon containing gift name from the Lucky-Dip. Gifts included flash drives, mobile phone and printers among others.

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