Built-in 3G for fast mobile data and full telephony support give two-in-one flexibility at a competitive price

SYDNEY, Aust. – 23rd May 2013 – ASUS has announced its new 7-inch tablet, the Fonepad™ (RRP from $329) will be available in Australia from early June.

Launched at Mobile World Congress in February this year, the ASUS Fonepad™ is a competitively priced handheld with 3G voice and mobile data for all the features of a smartphone, with the versatility of a 7-inch tablet. Powered by the new Intel® Atom™ Z2420 processor with Android 4.1, Fonepad™ features a vibrant HD display with IPS technology for wide viewing angles and outstanding clarity.

“It is ideal to have a larger screen with entertainment, social media and other online activities now playing an increasingly important part in our mobile lifestyles,” said Jonney Shih, ASUS Chairman. “The incorporation of 3G mobile data with full telephony support, makes the Fonepad™ the perfect combination of a tablet and phone in one single device.”

“Extending our long history of collaboration, including most recently on the Ultrabook™ and Intel®-based tablets, we are very excited to be partnering with ASUS again,” said Hermann Eul, Intel® vice president and co-general manager of the Mobile and Communications Group. “Intel’s new Atom™ Z2420 processor delivers the power, performance and flexibility required to accommodate a range of devices and market needs. We think the ASUS Fonepad™ is a very innovative device in an emerging category of 3G tablets with telephony features.”

Beautiful metallic design with Intel® Atom™ performance
ASUS Fonepad™ is ideal for people who value both the voice communication features of a smartphone and the entertainment opportunities afforded by a tablet, but prefer the convenience of carrying just one device. Fonepad™ is a sleek and compact tablet with a metallic design that can be held comfortably in one hand, thanks to its light 340g weight and slim 10.4mm profile. Powered by the latest Intel® Atom™ Z2420 processor with full Android compatibility, Fonepad™ features a perfect balance of performance and energy efficiency, with hardware-accelerated 1080p Full HD video decoding and up to nine hours of battery life.

The 7-inch screen features 10-point multi-touch, and a sharp 1280 x 800 HD resolution for crisp, readable web page text and incredibly detailed photos. IPS technology ensures vibrant colour with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and images that are clear and bright, even outdoors.

Built-in 3G for mobile data and voice calls
Built-in 3G with HSPA+ mobile data means ASUS Fonepad™ is an always-connected mobile device for seamless web browsing, fast downloads from Google Play Store, and smooth streaming of audio and video. Thanks to its full 3G telephony support, Fonepad™ can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-cancelling digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset. With just one mobile data plan to pay for, running costs are also much lower than those of a separate smartphone and 3G tablet.

Fonepad™ is available in Australia in 8GB and 32GB capacities, and has an SD card slot for up to 32GB of additional storage. All models feature a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy video chat and an optional rear 3-megapixel autofocus camera with 720p HD video recording. ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality.

Exclusive ASUS apps and accessories enhance productivity
ASUS Fonepad™ comes with a number of exclusive ASUS productivity apps: Floating App for easy management of running apps and multi-tasking; SuperNote lite for handwritten notes and drawing; and WebStorage Office Online for Microsoft Office-compatible document editing on the move. Fonepad™ users also get 5GB of free lifetime ASUS WebStorage for syncing and sharing data with other devices.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Fonepad™ and accessories are available in Australia from early June, with prices starting from AU$329 for the 8GB model. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information on retail availability.

The HT-F9750W incorporates Samsung’s proprietary vacuum tube and digital amplifier                       

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 23, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the expansion of its digital audio line-up with new devices that are designed to deliver a pure sound experience. The line-up features a number of wireless connectivity enhancements, including Samsung’s first sound bar that can connect with a compatible Samsung TV using wireless Bluetooth® technology.

“Samsung’s new home theatre range delivers exceptional sound and connectivity features to complement the 2013 Samsung Smart TV Range,” said Philip Newton, Vice President – Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics Australia. “Featuring Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Amp technology to provide warm natural tones, the new range helps enhance the entertainment experience for consumers so they can enjoy watching more of the content they love.”

Products highlights include:

• Samsung’s 7.1 Channel Home Theatre System (model HT-F9750W) was created to be an ideal counterpart for Samsung’s 2013 Series 8 TVs, with a Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier that delivers pure sound, design and usability features that bring home a near seamless experience.

• Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Soundbar (model HW-F751) features a built-in vacuum tube amplifier to help maximise sound quality, and wirelessly connects with a compatible TV via Bluetooth.

• Samsung’s Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (model DA-F61) brings excellent sound quality with an apt-X Bluetooth codec, while offering the simplicity of Near-Field Communications (NFC) connectivity.

A superb combination of a high quality audio and picture

Samsung’s 7.1 Channel Home Theatre System (HT-F9750W) was created to be an ideal counterpart for a Samsung 2013 TV, with design and usability that bring home a nearly seamless experience. The new Samsung TV Sound On feature allows users to activate the system’s 1,330-watt sound while muting the internal TV speaker with a single click of the TV remote control. Samsung’s flagship HTS incorporates Samsung’s proprietary vacuum tube and digital amplifier, as well as Samsung Smart TV features to create an exceptional entertainment experience.

For a larger-than-life experience almost comparable to that of a movie theater, the HT-F9750W offers the multi-dimensional sound of a swivel speaker, coupled with a DTS® Neo fusion codec   The Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier  Is paired with  the vacuum tube pre-amplifier, so consumers can enjoy true, natural sound with minimal distortion. A Ceramic Polypropylene Injection Diaphragm (CPID) speaker expands sound resolution to help make every note distinct.

The Blu-ray component of the HT-F9750W can run multiple apps simultaneously*, and also offers Samsung’s latest Smart Hub* and AllShare® features. This 1,330-watt system is an excellent addition for any audiophile looking for an amazing home entertainment experience.

Warm, immersive sounds with minimal hassle or distortion 

Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Soundbar (HW-F751) provides consumers powerful and warm, natural sound by integrating a vacuum tube amplifier into a sound bar.

Additionally, the HW-F751 offers outstanding convenience with its SoundShare function, which enables users to wirelessly connect the soundbar to a compatible Samsung TV via Bluetooth®. Meanwhile, the product’s gyroscope sensor gauges height, rotation and slope to help optimise sound quality, whether the soundbar is placed in a horizontal or vertical position. Combined, these features virtually eliminate restrictions on where consumers can place the HW-F751 in their homes.

Adding to the product’s ease of use, users can activate the new AirtrackON function, which automatically powers on the sound bar when the compatible Samsung TV is turned on, and allows users to control the HW-F751 with a TV remote control. The HW-F751 sports a slim design and separate, wireless subwoofer, making it an ideal companion for the elegant design of any Samsung Smart TV. With its stylish, metal design, the product combines the benefits associated with both vintage and modern technologies.

Outstanding portable wireless sound 

Samsung’s Portable Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker (DA-F61) offers sound quality and simplicity, whether consumers are at home or on the go. The speaker’s integrated Near-Field Communications (NFC) connectivity is designed to help make it easy for consumers to pair the speaker with other NFC devices, such as a compatible Samsung smartphone or tablet, by simply tapping the two devices together. Additionally, support for Samsung’s SoundShare feature means users can employ the DA-F61 as a compatible TV speaker using wireless Bluetooth connectivity.

The DA-F61 incorporates neodymium magnets and a passive radiator to produce results typically found in high-end Hi-Fi audio systems, including tuned low-frequency reproduction and virtually no distortion even at high volumes. Users will also enjoy excellent performance and a high-quality experience with the built in apt-X codec technology, which boosts the Bluetooth® speaker’s extensive dynamic range, particularly at the top end.

Weighing only 1.1 kilograms, the Samsung DA-F61 is an ideal audio companion that combines both fidelity and portability to reproduce high-end audio outside the home.

Pricing and Availability

• Samsung 7.1 Channel Home Theatre System (HT-F9750W) – RRP $1,499 available now
• Samsung Vacuum Tube Sound bar (HW-F751) – RRP$799 available now
• Samsung Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (DA-F61) – RRP$299 available now

SSHD Among Thin-and-light, Cloud Storage and Connected Life Portfolio Exhibited

Sydney, Australia – 23 May 2013 – WD®, a Western Digital company and world leader in storage and connected-life products, today announced that it will demonstrate its solid state hybrid drives (SSHD) and 5 mm ultra-slim hard drive technologies in tablet and other thin-and-light devices at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 trade event, held in Taiwan from June 4 to June 8, 2013. The innovations will be a part of WD’s exhibit showcasing its latest storage technologies and solutions addressing thin-and-light mobile devices, cloud datacenter computing and the connected lifestyle.

At Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, booth number L0810, WD will demonstrate:

• The      world’s first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and SSHDs, which are      designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained      computing environments;
• 7      mm form factor drive designs for high-capacity mobile storage;
• Enterprise      storage building blocks for the cloud-oriented datacenter, aligning to      application performance, capacity, reliability and workload;
• Connected      Life Products, revolving around personal cloud storage and software,      enabling personal and premium content on multiple screens; and
• WD’s      “Power of Choice” client hard drive solutions. The four colors – WD Blue™,      WD Green™, WD Black™ and WD Red™ – enable customers’ easy selection of the      best WD drive for their application or usage requirements.