Bangkok--21 Mar--PC& Associates Consulting
- Focus on” work with entertainment” on the computer screen -
Acer Computer Co., Ltd., the no.1 PC vendor in Thailand, along with RS Public Limited Company, the fully integrated entertainment company, jointly offer “technology with entertainment” in a special campaign named "Acer InfoTainment". Acer will be giving out RTD cards worth Bt330 for customers who buy Acer products, such as notebooks and PCs, as well as other attractive promotions and privileged offers to welcome the summer season at Commart Thailand which will run from March 23-26, 2006, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
"Today, Acer realizes that consumers need to be entertained while they are working. Acer, as technology leader, always offers the latest and most advanced IT products in the country, leading to our becoming the no.1 PC vendor in Thailand for 10 quarters consecutively (2003 -present) From IDC Report Q4Y2005 Acer gained market share of consumer notebook up to 49 percent.” said Mr. Alan Chiang, General Manager of Acer Computer Co., Ltd. “This year, we focus on the concept of “InfoTainment”, therefore, we have joined hands with our business partner, RS, who is the leading entertainment provider in the country today. We jointly offer to our loyal customers a FREE RTD card which contains top hit music videos or videos of concerts of popular RS artists for customers who buy Acer products at Commart Thailand 2006," he added. Acer has always provided special offers at Commart every year for the past years as a way of thanking our customers who have always supported us. This year, we consider this a big and special offer because we have joined with a business partner like RS.”
Mr. Yanyong Akrajindanon, Deputy Managing Director of RS Public Company Limited said that “After our great success through joining with Acer at Commart last year, this year we join with Acer to launch a special offer called “Acer InfoTainment” for customers who buy Acer products at Commart Thailand 2006. Customers will receive DVD Acer Entertainment Package and RTD Card worth Bt330. Customers can use RTD card to download live recording of Dan Beam Unseen Concert as well as top hit music video from RS Artists. RS is confident that this partnership will create a great phenomenon of combining entertainment and computer technology perfectly”
“Acer booth at Commart Thailand 2006, held between March 23-26, 2006 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, will demonstrate online downloading technique at Mixiclub corner and also pretty girls from RTD Gang will sell RTD Card with the painted picture of artists. There will be also mini concert of famous artists including Nancy, View, Girly Berry, Dan Beam and Ford. For more information, please visit www.rs.co.th through 24 hrs” said Mr. Yanyong.
Mr. Chiang also emphasized Acer’s leadership in the notebook market. “We will introduce a new notebook that can support Centrino Duo Mobile Technology of Intel and other outstanding features of Acer, for example, Acer Empower Technology, which is a utility that provides convenience and enhances the performance and efficiency of the computer as well as saves power consumption. Acer GridVista, meanwhile, enables the user to view 2 frames in one screen, allowing users to produce more creative work with in less time. Acer QuicCharge batter technology can charge computer batteries by 80% within one hour. Acer SignalUp wireless technology enhances the computer’s efficiency in sending and receiving data through a wireless network. Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) & Acre GraviSense protect hard disk drives from crashing, while Acer Anti-Theft technology prevents theft by emitting a signal or vibration. Acer SmartCard is a security system to prevent unauthorized access. On the other hand, Acer OrbiCam 1.3 megapixel integrated camera offers high resolution imaging and video features. Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone support enables the user to talk via the Internet. The country has a wider range of products than other IT vendors by offering more than 11 models for customers to choose from, including a variety of screen sizes: 12.1"WXGA, 14.1"WXGA and 15.4"WXGA.”
“Apart from Acer InfoTainment, Acer also has the latest promotions and other special offers, namely:
- Bt10,000 discount for any customer who buy Aspire 5672WLMi (Intel Centrino Duo
Mobile Technology) limited to only 20 units per day
- Bt10,000 discount for the first 3 customers who buy LCD TV products per model per
day
- Special offer: a lucky draw ticket to attend the World Club in Germany
- Special offer: 300 free tickets to the mini concert of RS Artists etc.
"Acer is also a major sponsor of Commart Thailand 2006. Customers can experience Acer technology and products, as well as superb entertainment from RS Artists throughout the four days of the event," Mr. Chiang concluded.
About Acer
Acer ranks among the world's top four branded PC vendors, designing and marketing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus on globally marketing its brand-name products: desktop and mobile PCs, servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries.
Acer first penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for six consecutive years. Moreover we have been ranking no. 1 notebook selling for 10 consecutive quarters (Y2003-present). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th
About RS Public Co., Ltd.
RS Public Limited Company is one of the big entrepreneurs in various branches of show business, whether they are songs, TV media, radio media, printed media, including movie production and made-to-order production. At present there are more than 200 artists under its roof, consisting of single artists and group vocalists capable of producing a variety of song styles. Apart from this, RS in its capacity as a leader in digital content business in Thailand, has introduced its Digital Music Store website to sell fully on-line songs by Thai artists for the first time in Thailand through the website www.mixiclub.com in order to urge people to legally download songs, including to add value to its various contents in the form of additional services on cellular phones, namely, ringtones, color wallpapers, java games, java karaoke, etc. through its www.mobiclub.net website. Currently, the company has diversified new business which is related to Payment system namely RTD (Ready to Download) to open channels of content distribution through distributors, whole sales and retails.
For more information please contact: Press Release issued by:
Ms Pattra Kijdamrongwinijgul PC& Associates Consulting Co., Ltd.
Marketing Executive Ms Sunisa Kaewthai
Acer Computer Co., Ltd. Tel: 0 2971 3711 Fax: 0 2521 9030
Tel: 0 2661 9700 Fax: 0 2661 9721 E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Public Relation, RS. Promotion Public Co., Ltd:
Ms. Nuchjaree Suphateachanart Tel: 02-511-0555 /09-742-3435
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