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Motorola announced the availability of the Xoom Wi-Fi tablet in Lebanon from Class retail outlets across the country, and distribution exclusively by Class to Virgin Megastores. The first device to run on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi features a dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, front-facing and rear-facing cameras, true multi-tasking functionality, and the latest Google Mobile services on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display. “Motorola XOOM is an innovative tablet designed to deliver fast performance, rich and clear HD video content and a unique Honeycomb user experience – being the first tablet to run Android 3.0,” says Raed Hafez, General Manager for Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa.Read More…

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Golden Systems Middle East (GSME), a regional distributor of IT products in the Middle East, has signed a distribution agreement with ViewSonic, a global provider of visual display products for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq. In terms of the agreement, Golden Systems will distribute and promote ViewSonic’s extensive range of LCDs and intelligent communicating tablets through its channel and retail partners in Qatar, Iraq and Kuwait and only the LCD range in the UAE. “We are pleased to partner with ViewSonic to distribute their world-class LCD and Viewpad range to our customers in the region,” says Ehsan Hashemi, COO, Golden Systems Middle East.
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Canon Middle East has announced that it will host its top 65 dealers in Lebanon to preview its most recently launched printer models in the market. IT dealers across Lebanon will have access to information about Canon’s latest printing solutions to hit the market featuring more advanced functionalities including enhanced colour quality, speeds and wireless printing capabilities. “Canon has always offered state of the art products that combine cutting edge technology and value for money along with meeting the expectations of the diverse consumers of the region. The partnership event will provide an ideal platform for Canon to understand the needs of the IT channel which further empowers our business partnerships with Lebanon’s robust network of IT dealers, system integrators and value added resellers. This will thereby enable us to further consolidate our presence in the Lebanese market,” says Amgad Basha, sales manager, Canon Middle East.Read More…

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SanDisk signed up with a leading mobile retail distributor in Turkey, Telpa Group. The partnership will drive SanDisk MEA’s strategy in Turkey and take advantage of the country’s growing mobile market growth in Turkey. “Our partnership with Telpa reinforces our objective to expand our product reach in Turkey. The entire range of SanDisk storage products will now be available to a wider market through the expertise and established distribution networks of Telpa,” said Tareq Husseini, Sales Director Middle East and Africa, SanDisk.
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Belkin strengthens is position further with the appoint of Shastech as its authorized distributor in KSA and under this new partnership, Shastech will be servicing both the Retail and SMB sectors across the KSA market. “We are looking forward to working closely with Shastech to further support our active regional expansion. The key components to partnering with Shastech were based on their solid experience and successful history in KSA, good channel presence and relationships in both the retail and SMB sector, well determined and effective logistics solutions as well as a team that understands the KSA market very well,” said, Youssef El-Arif, National Account Manager MEA, Belkin Ltd.Read More…

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HTC announced the availability of HTC Flyer Tablet across all leading retail stores in the UAE. The HTC Flyer equipped with HTC Scribe technology which comes with a 32 GB internal storage, two cameras and two speakers. It features an upload speed of up to 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 14.4 Mbps. It has a high‐speed HSPA+ wireless capabilities and it supports countless video formats. It features Adobe Flash support, multi‐window browsing with pinch to zoom, and a clever quick look‐up that lets you tap into Wikipedia, Youtube and other web resources.
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Logitech has unveiled the Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600, featuring a large touchpad that makes it easier than ever to point, scroll and swipe your way through the Web. “We’ve seen people using everything from pillows to pets to shield their laps from the heat their laptops generate, ” says Yousif Atwan, Logitech regional director Middle East and Africa. “Our lapdesks are much more effective and, with the addition of a multi-touch touchpad, you’ll get the added capability to more easily move through your favorite content without attaching additional peripherals.”
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Bahrain based VIVA has launched special offers through the first Apple Premium Reseller “iMachines” in Bahrain which will be officially launched on 9th June 2011. “We are very excited to see iMachines and VIVA team up. This is an important step for the industry as two great companies join forces to give our customers one of the most important technological additions to the mobile landscape,” Sofyan Almoayed, managing director of iMachines. The new store which will be located in Seef Mall is completely designed at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, and is considered the first Apple Premium Reseller version II in the region.
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Art of Colors (AOC), a global provider of monitors has expanded its footprint on the African continent with the appointment of Arabian Computer Centre (ACC) as its authorised distributor for Sudan. The move is part of its growth strategy in Africa and comes after AOC successfully launched the brand in Egypt and South Africa. Omer Abulgassim, managing director at ACC, says AOC is one of the top monitor brands in the world which not only offers a wide range but also provides the value for money LCD/LED monitors.
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Samsung Electronics, a global provider of digital media and digital convergence technologies has unveiled the RF712 3D notebook. The notebook features a large 17.3″ screen and Full HD SuperBright Plus Display, which delivers 400nit brightness and is up to 80% brighter than a normal notebook. So it overcomes the darkness and narrow feeling of normal 3D notebooks. The high performance graphics processing of a 2GB AMD Radeon HD6650M card and the powerful sound of its Enhanced Acoustic Chamber System with SRS 3D Sound also mean that even the most demanding multimedia applications will run flawlessly on the RF712.
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Xerox Emirates (XEM), an enterprise business processing and document management services company recently held a channel strategy event, themed “Xerox Night of Magic Under the Stars”. The event was organised to communicate XEM’s channel strategy for 2011 and share the value proposition as to “why Xerox” and key priorities for expanding its channel network and increasing market share. Andrew Hurt, General Manager, Xerox Emirates says the company’s vision is what sets it apart from its competitors and creates dynamic relationships with resellers and positions XEM as the number one choice within the markets that it serves.Read More…

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Research In Motion (RIM) has showcased the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in various mall locations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims at familiarising clients in KSA throughout the months of June and July. The BlackBerry PlayBook is a professional-grade tablet, delivering consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. This ultra-portable tablet features a vivid 7-inch high-resolution display that is highly-responsive with a fluid touch screen experience.Read More…