Bangkok--28 May--PC & Associates Consulting
The Smart Handheld Business Group of Acer Inc., the third largest vendor in the global PC market, has officially released its new line of Smart Handhelds in Thailand, following a global launch in Barcelona earlier this year. The devices will be distributed in Thailand through an agreement between the Acer Smart Handheld Business Group and Qdist Company Limited
The new Smart Handheld devices represent a strategic move for Acer towards becoming a leader in the ‘mobility market‘, having provided Mobile Internet solutions to 20 million consumers in more than 100 countries across the globe. The devices were designed to cater to the demands of increasingly sophisticated handheld users, and signal the company‘s continued ambition to break down the barrier between technology and people, and to make mobile Internet attractive and accessible to all.
“As the world’s number one in the Netbook market, and ranked second in the Notebook market globally, Acer has become a strong player in the mobile segment, continuing to offer our customers compelling solutions to their mobile requirements. This official launch in Thailand marks the first step our Smart Handheld Business Group has taken in Thailand, and marks our company’s ambitions to become one of the top companies in the fast-moving mobility market.” said Aymar de Lencquesaing, Senior Corporate VP, President, Smart Handheld Business Group, Acer Inc.
Targeted at business oriented and technology savvy Thais, Acer’s Smart Handhelds are designed to deliver a seamless convergence of functionalities for both personal and professional use.
The new ACER DX900 model (19,900 Baht) offers a dual-SIM function that allows users to keep track of personal to business communications in one device, while the ACER DX650 (14,900 Baht) takes user-interface convenience to new levels with a dual-face design, featuring a touch screen on one side and finger-friendly keypad on the other. To cater to consumers seeking multiple features without having to carry several devices, the sleek and compact ACER X960 (14,900 Baht) is the quintessential all-purpose performer.
Two additional models, the ACER F900 and ACER M900, will be on the market from June. Developed to give total control over web browsing on the go, the F900 has a new easy-to-use touch keyboard and is able to display more information on screen to offer a superior browsing experience. For those who need to have access to email and files at all times, the M900 allows access to all contacts and files through synchronization with a notebook or desktop computer. An embedded biometric fingerprint sensor secures the device and simplifies password maintenance.
Mrs. Pornpimon Sawatphadungkij, General Manager, Qdist Co., Ltd. cited that “Acer has been in the Thai market for more than 10 years with an impressive reputation as a leading IT vendor. With an extensive Service network with “Acer Care” throughout Thailand and a responsive Call Center 02-685-4311, Acer is very focused on the consumer, offering convenience and efficiency. As a distributor of telecommunication devices, and a specialist in Smartphones, Qdist is extremely delighted to be an authorized distributor for the Acer Smart Handheld Business Group. We are confident that this partnership will lead to the flourishing of Acer Smart Handheld business in the Thai market.”
During the official launch event today in Thailand, Acer unveiled nine models to be released in Thailand this year.