SANYO Introduces Fashionable 8-Color Battery Pack and Dog-Shaped Battery Power Checker

No.1 in Battery Industry for 1,000-time Rechargeability and 4.4-time longer usability


SANYO (Thailand) Co., Ltd., would like to introduce the latest “eneloop” rechargeable battery pack, which comes in 8 stylish colors : purple, pink, orange, yellow, light green, green, light blue, and blue. The batteries can be used immediately right out of the pack without charge needed. The “eneloop” helps camera to take more pictures than conventional battery for 4.4 times. It is eco-friendly with 1,000-time rechargeability. Electricity can be kept for 2 years without use.

Above all, SANYO has also launch a cute dog-shaped battery checker, “eneloopy”, which can be simply used. By setting a battery in the dog’s body and pressing the switch on the chest, the LED on the nose indicates the remaining battery level using 4 different colors: green, orange, red, and light off. It is suitable to be taken long with user in order to help camera in any unmissable moments.

The latest “eneloop” innovation by SANYO is now available. An “eneloop” rechargeable battery pack is priced 1,990 Baht. The “eneloopy”, bundled with 2 AA-sized batteries, is priced 990 Baht.

LG Lollipop captures the imagination of trendy Thai teens

LG’s newest handset looks sweet and stylish on the outside, but is packed full with smart technology and unique features on the inside.


LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications in Thailand, has today unveiled LG Lollipop – a highly unique and colorful handset that is ideally suited to the needs of teenagers and users looking for a great combination of stylish design and smart functionality, with programmable LED lights that can display user-designed pixel animations.

Designed with fun-seeking and fashion-conscious consumers in mind, the LG Lollipop stands out from the crowd with its thin 13.4mm flip-phone design, 3MP wide-angle camera, video recording, MP3 player, FM radio, Bluetooth and 3G Technology support. Available in three different flavors (blue, pink and black), users can create ‘My Sweet Pop Code’, a unique Lollipop language that allows users to communicate their emotions with others using the LED pixel animations displayed on the phone.

hether you are feeling happy or blue, users can express themselves through their phone.

Speaking at the LG Lollipop launch press conference, Mr. Hyun Woo (Howard) Lee, Managing Director, LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said, “The launch of the Lollipop phone today is our first major release of the first quarter, with 37 new LG models due to enter the market gradually this year. As a nation of mobile-lovers, Thailand is a dynamic and fast-growing market that is a strategic country for LG. Currently our market share stands at 7%, but we are targeting to reach 15% by the end of this year. The LG Lollipop will play an important part in this growth. However, we also have many new handsets on the way to suit every segment of user that take advantage of the latest 3G Technology, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard technology - including more than 10 new smartphones running on different mobile platforms.”

Khun Somsak Athisaitrakul, Product Group Head (Mobile Communications) Senior Manager, LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. added, “Prior to its launch, the LG Lollipop has already received a lot of interest online thanks to its colorful personality, high-specifications and unique features. With the youth segment representing an important market for LG, we are confident that the LG Lollipop will help us enhance LG’s brand preference amongst Thai teenagers and young users. However, the phone is also being well-received within the broader market by users looking for a stylish clamshell device that delivers the latest mobile technology innovations. In fact, our research has shown that many Thai consumers prefer to use a flip-phone handset, with the flip-phone market in Thailand growing by 25% last year alone. LG is now regarded as the leading manufacturer of flip-phone handsets in Thailand, we believe that there are still plenty of opportunities in this segment, providing that we keep pushing the boundaries and pack more technology into our phones.”

In order to reach a wider audience and encourage brand engagement, the launch of the LG Lollipop will be supported by a range of online marketing activities. Research by LG has shown that the internet is the most popular way for Thai teenagers to chat with their friends and enjoy entertainment content. As such, LG has created an online TV drama series to be known as ‘LG Lollipop Love’, which will help spread awareness of the LG Lollipop’s ‘My Sweet Pop Code’ to target customers via short webisodes. Each webisode will be around 3 minutes long and broadcast online at www.lge.com/lollipop . In addition, users will be able to download various Lollipop emoticons to reflect their mood when chatting with friends via MSN.

To celebrate the launch of the LG Lollipop, LG is offering the following special promotions to Thai consumers who visit the LG booth at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2010, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, from 4 – 7th February, 2010:
A free limited edition carry case with every purchase of a LG Lollipop phone.

Spend 10,000THB or more on any LG phone and get a free 8GB external memory card and complimentary gift.

A 6 month payment program with 0% interest when purchasing one of nine selected handsets using a participating credit card.

For full specifications, details and high-resolution images of the LG Lollipop GD580 handset, please visit www.lge.com/th/lglollipop
About LG Electronics Thailand

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. is a leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG’s vision is to become the leading electronics and mobile phone brand – the world’s best at enriching lives through innovation. LG Thailand comprises of five business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG aims at delivering products that come with stylish design and smart technology, with marketing programs under the concept “Life’s Good”.

Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 Brings the Theater HomeLatest Lapdesk Offers Immersive Audio and Increased Comfort

Pr Plus Two
with Integrated Stereo Speakers, Built-in Fan and Padded Base

You’re already using your laptop to listen to music, play games, and watch movies, TV and videos. You’re already using it on the couch and on the bed. But you’re looking for a way to be comfortable, and you know what a difference high-quality audio can make when you’re enjoying good entertainment. For a theater-like experience on your laptop, Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today introduced the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 — the company’s first all-in-one laptop accessory with integrated stereo speakers, a built-in fan and a wide padded base.


“More and more people around the world are enjoying fantastic entertainment on their laptops — but with mediocre sound and comfort,” said Denis Pavillard, Logitech vice president of product marketing for laptop accessories. “In fact, according to our research nearly 50 percent of laptop users report being dissatisfied with the sound quality of the built-in speakers. The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 helps transform your laptop into a private theater in the cozy confines of your lap.”

Unlike most laptop speakers, the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 offers two built-in high-definition speakers with 2-inch high-performance speakers. Specially designed for notebook computers, the stereo speakers are precisely positioned on either side of your laptop to give you rich sound and powerful bass. And, because they connect through a single USB cable, there’s no cable clutter or the hassle of moving and setting up external speakers.

While you’re enjoying entertainment on your laptop, the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 helps keep you comfortable. Whether you’re on the couch or in bed, the viewing angle of your screen and the padded base help you sit in a more comfortable position. Meanwhile, a quiet, efficient fan circulates air under your notebook, and the heat-shielding design helps keep laptop heat off your legs and lap. Plus, a grill protects the fan from dust and damage, and rear and bottom air intakes ensure steady, unobstructed airflow.

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 is easy to set up and use, just plug in the single USB cable and play movies, music, online videos, and more in rich, full stereo sound – there’s no software to install and no need for batteries. And to put convenient, independent control at your fingertips, the Speaker Lapdesk N700 offers volume controls for the speakers and an On/Off switch for the fan.
Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 is expected to be available in Thailand by March this year for a suggested retail price of 2,850 THB.
About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the Company’s Web site at www.logitech.com.

Supercharge Your iPhone With icloud and 100 GB Storage

icloud, the Online Computer, Today Rolls Out icloud Premium -- a Massive 100 GB of Secure Cloud Storage for Only $39.99 / Year

Everybody Can Now Access All Their Content Anytime and Anywhere

icloud Basic With 3 GB is Available for Free, and Open for Sign-Ups at http://icloud.com

Today's launch of icloud Premium and the 100 GB Super Drive will greatly extend all the amazing capabilities of icloud to the iPhone. The new premium service lets everyone store, access and easily share files through any smart phone or browser. It gives you 100 GB of storage right in your pocket. You will never again feel that you have forgotten to bring important files with you. icloud securely stores files like music, photos, videos, documents, and provides a full management interface and virtual desktop through a browser to organize and share all your content.
icloud launch movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQgdceh66EQ

Daniel Arthursson, icloud's Founder and CEO, says, "Having 100 GB directly accessible in your pocket through an iPhone or smartphone will definitely change how we use and interact with data. With the massive storage of the icloud Super Drive, everything will always be accessible, no need to bring your computer to do a quick PowerPoint presentation, just present it straight out of the cloud."
Facts about the icloud online computer:
* Secure cloud storage with backup accessible from any computer,
iPhone, Android or Windows Mobile phone
* Free basic version includes 50 applications like Office, Mail,
Music, Video, Instant Messaging and Games
* icloud Premium with 100 GB Super Drive now available for $39.99/year
* Community (my.icloud.com) and email @icloud.com
* Zero installation, runs within browsers
* Available worldwide in 26 languages and used in 170 countries
About icloud

Founded in 2001 by Daniel Arthursson, Xcerion provides the free icloud.com service, the world's leading "Cloud OS", a groundbreaking technology with 22 pending patents. Developers have API and tools to build their own cloud applications.

Xcerion is based in Sweden, privately held and funded by Northzone Ventures. Investors include Lou Perazzoli, architect of Windows NT and former Manager Microsoft Core OS and John Connors former CFO Microsoft. Xcerion is a Red Herring Global 100 winner.

Kingston Technology Ships 12GB HyperX Kits for Intel Core i7, X58 Platforms

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is adding 12GB triple-channel HyperX memory kits in support of Intel’s LGA1366 Core i7 systems. The DDR3 XMP-ready kit consists of six 2GB modules running at 1600MHz and 1.65 volts.


The 12GB memory kit helps increase overall system performance in 64-bit operating systems. System builders and ultra enthusiasts who deploy 12GB of Kingston triple-channel memory will find performance increases in such tasks as video encoding, processing large photo files, graphical rendering and extreme PC games.

The memory kit has been tested with great success on motherboards with six sockets such as the Gigabyte GA-X58-UD6 and Asus P6T Deluxe motherboards. Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com/thailand.
Kingston HyperX 1600MHz 12GB Triple-Channel Kit
Part Number: KHX1600C9D3K6/12GX
Capacity and Features : 12GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v)
DDR3 kit of 6 optimized for XMP

Local distributors, please contact American Best T: 662-231-6452. Ingram Micro Thailand T: 662-793-1888. Silicon Data Co., Ltd. T: 662-219-2012 Synnex (Thailand) Co., Ltd. T: 662-553-8888
To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to www.kingston-blog.com.

To try the game “Challenge Your Memory”, please go to www.kingston-blog.com/challenge_your_memory/en/.

To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: http://www.kingston.com/thailand/verify/default.asp. To try the game “Search for Genuine Kingston”, please go to http://anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com/th_index.jsp
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/thailand.

Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.

Astro Boy manga to hit US iPhones

       Japan's Astro Boy and other comic heroes by late manga legend Osamu Tezuka will soon appear on iPhones and iPods in the United States, Japanese companies said recently.
       The English-language Weekly Astro Boy Magazine will be available for iPhone and iPod touch users as early as this month in volumes of about 100 pages each, said Tezuka Productions Co. and D-Arc Inc.
       The first large-volume manga service for mobile devices entirely in English comes after the release this weekend of a modern 3D computer animation take on Astro Boy in the United States and China.
       First sketched by Tezuka in the 1950s,the Astro Boy series charmed children across the globe with its tale of a powerful little robot boy built by a scientist in the image of his deceased son.
       A number of versions of the story have been produced since, most famously the 1960s series which heralded the rise of the influential Japanese anime style of cartoons used in television and film.
       The first mobile-device trial volume is free, and the companies aim for one million downloads, said Yoshihide Kinokawa, a director at D-Arc, who was behind the development of the English-language cartoon delivery for iPhones.
       Each volume afterwards will sell at 99 cents per weekly.
       Readers can see the whole page on the screen and zoom in for close-ups of individual cartoon cells.
       "I hope people who saw the movie will want to read the original," Kinokawa said. The companies plan to expand the service to other countries gradually.
       The digital weekly will also carry Phoenix ,Black Jack and other works by the late "God of Manga."

Sony, Fuji boost share of digital-camera market

       Digital-camera makers Sony and Fuji have both been able to boost market share this year despite the slowing economy.
       Sony Thai yesterday said its share of the digital-camera market had increased by 5 percentage points from last year to 30 per cent.
       Fuji's share has risen slightly to 12 per cent.
       Sony is the market leader in Thailand, while Fuji is ranked fourth.
       Both companies claim their unit sales in the first eight months of the year were better than the market. Sony's sales dropped by less than the market's decline, while Fuji maintained sales from a year earlier.
       Taisuke Nakanishi, managing director of Sony Thai, said Sony had maintained its market leadership in the compact digital-camera market with a share of 30 per cent. This, he said, was because Sony is still recognised by consumers as the strong brand for innovative and hi-tech products.
       "Amid the economic slowdown, consumers have to keep more of their money in their pockets. If they want to spend, they have to look for value-for-money products and a strong brand they can trust. Our market share during the first eight months increased from last year, while those of smaller brands shrank," he said.
       According to Gfk Retail and Technology (Thailand)'s electrical-appliance market report revealed last week, unit sales in the digital-camera market from January to July dropped by about 10 per cent from the same period last year.
       Nakanishi said Sony's unit sales were expected to pick up in the second half of the year.
       Sittiwech Sawedpat, manager for electronic imaging products, Fujifilm (Thailand), said the company had been able to maintain its unit sales from last year because most of its digital compact cameras are priced below Bt10,000.
       Sony and Fuji yesterday launched new cameras in order to boost sales in the final quarter. Both companies have focused on innovative products so that they can tap tech-loving shoppers that are willing to spend on new-technology products.
       Sony has launched two new Cyber-shot cameras - the DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX - while Fuji has introduced the FinePix S200EXR, FinePix F70EXR and the world's first 3-D digital camera.
       Cherdpong Tantipoontam, Sony marketing manager, digital imaging II section, consumer marketing division, said the company expected the new models to boost sales this quarter and maintain unit sales from last year.
       The new cameras represent Sony's strategic policy of expanding its customer base in the tech-lovers' segment, as this target group has been less impacted by the global economic crisis.
       He said the largest portion of clients using Sony's products were tech-lovers, followed by image-conscious shoppers.
       Manus Kanokpaipipat, Fujifilm director and general manager, forecast overall Thai camera sales this year at about 900,000, against the 1 million devices estimated by several manufacturers.
       Fuji expects to sell 135,000 digital compact cameras this year, 13-14 per cent higher than last year's 110,000 units.