Bangkok--4 May--Penner-Madison
ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (ASUS), a leading provider of computer, communication and consumer electronic solutions, announced today the special edition W7 notebooks in celebration of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.
With its strong commitment and contribution to the local community, ASUS joins the Thai public everywhere in the world in celebrating one of Thailand’s most important historical events as it also offers part of the sales proceeds of this notebook to His Majesty the King.
“ASUS is honored for the approval from the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary to produce the limited edition notebook, W7F20DSM. The logo of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne is included on the BIOS and the notebook cover and the serial numbers from 1 to 999 on the palm rest,” said Khun Pornthep WatcharaAm-nuai, Country Manager of ASUSTeK Computer (Thailand). “This notebook is very unique since only 999 units are available for sale nationwide.”
Premium quality, lightweight & affordability in one
The ASUS W7F20DSM notebook limited edition is built using our world-leading motherboard and the latest Intel Centrinoโ Duo Mobile Technology with built-in Bluetooth, 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN, pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home and a 2-year international warranty.
With 13.3" WXGA (1280x800) color shine TFT LCD, the ASUS W7F20DSM notebook offers a high resolution screen, slimness and light weight at a mere 1.95kg. Users can enjoy wire-free video communication with built-in 1.3-megapixel camera and microphone.
“This project is ASUS’ local initiative that aims to better serve the Thai computer users,” said Mr. Jonathan Tsang, President of Sales and Marketing Headquarters. “We are grateful to have this opportunity to take part in the celebration and deliver a high-quality product tailor made for the Thai market.”
“The ASUS W7F20DSM notebook is designed for mobile users who always need access to the Internet to stay connected anytime and anywhere,” said Mr. Tony Chen, Director of ASUS Notebook Business. “With its slimness, users don’t need to be burdened by its weight but rather enjoy its rich features instead.”
On this auspicious occasion, ASUS has designed and produced 999 special blessing cards for those who order these limited edition notebooks. In addition, partial proceeds and nine units of the W7F20DSM will be presented to His Majesty the King in a special ceremony.
Availability and Price
Only 999 units of the limited edition ASUS W7F20DSM notebooks are available. Everyone all over Thailand can get the chance to own this unit at only Baht 69,900 including VAT. Those interested can order their notebooks at ASUS Call Center at tel. 02-264-5977.
ASUS will host a special one-day event for those who have ordered to pick up their units and celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne at 10:00 am — 7:00 pm on 3 June 2006 on the ground floor of Siam Center. What's more, those who confirm their orders can receive an upgrade from 80GB to 100GB hard disk from today until 31 May 2006.
For more information about the limited edition ASUS W7F20DSM notebook, please visit www.ready2e.com/ASUS/W7 .
About ASUS
Ranks in Business Week InfoTech 100 for the 8th straight year, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With strong engineering capability, ASUSTeK won 1706 awards in 2005, translating to more than 4 awards per day. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.
Media contact:
Ms. Anchana Boonrueng Ms. Kittithida Prakasukarn
ASUSTeK Computer (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Penner-Madison & Company Limited
Tel: +662 651-8911 ext. 17 Fax: +662 651-8915 Tel: +662 716-5246 ext. 126 Fax: +662 716-5250
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