Friday 22 July 2016

@SamsungSA Delivers #AirConditioning That’s Effective in #Summer and #Winter

Hi Guys, 

Samsung Electronics South Africa has vast experience in the development of air conditioning and has long been committed to creating cooling solutions that are both powerful and convenient, thereby ensuring optimum comfort for users. However, what many consumers are unaware of is the fact that Samsung air conditioners are equally effective at warming up a room and they can perform more efficiently than the average heater.

Although South Africa is renowned for its long, warm summers, when the winter hits, the cold can really affect internal living spaces. The traditional method of dealing with the cold is to utilise a bar or fan heater, but these products tend to work best as personal heating appliances and are less effective when attempting to warm an entire room.

Michael McKechnie, Director of Digital Appliances Group at Samsung Electronics SA, points out that Samsung’s air conditioners may have a reputation for being cooling appliances, but they are just as good when it comes to heating a room. 
Samsung Air Conditioners #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
“You simply cannot obtain the same amount of comfort or efficiency in heating from another source, as these appliances are designed to control the entire room’s temperature. Moreover, an air conditioner allows you to maintain your desired room temperature more effectively too,” says McKechnie. 

“Consumers may be concerned that an air conditioner will use more power, but even this is not necessarily the case. Our products have a built in inverter that sets the appliance to idle once the room reaches optimal temperature, switching on again only if the temperature drops below this level. A heater, on the other hand, is likely to remain on throughout the day in order to keep a room warm, so it clearly draws a lot of electricity.”

He adds that another, intangible benefit of using an air conditioner for heat is that by more consistently controlling the temperature of the room, you are less likely to get ill from constant changes in temperature. In addition, Samsung’s premium products have ‘Virus Doctor’ built into them. This technology promotes clean air through a simple plasma ion, which is able to kill more than 99% of germs in the air.

One concern consumers may have is that purchasing an air conditioner is a much larger investment than buying a simple heater. McKechnie suggests that it should be remembered that such an appliance will be useful throughout the year, heating rooms in winter but will also be able to cool them in the long summer months. 

“Furthermore, although for new customers an air conditioner may be more costly than a simple heater, Samsung distributors have a finance scheme in place that will allow individuals to buy an appliance at a set monthly rate that includes a warranty, as well as a maintenance plan. This means they can get a high quality product, capable of serving their needs for many seasons to come, at a reasonable price.”

“Ultimately, Samsung is committed to creating air conditioning solutions that are not only powerful and convenient, but that ensure optimum comfort in both winter and summer, all while delivering peak energy efficiency, which translates into lower electricity bills for consumers,” concludes McKechnie.

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Women Technical Programme Empowers 16 #Electronics #Technicians @SamsungSA

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In the electronics repair industry, a field where 99% of employees are men, Samsung Electronics South Africa has begun making inroads into these numbers with its Samsung Women Technical Programme. The first 16 graduates of what will be an ongoing programme have recently begun working at Samsung’s various service centres.

The Samsung Women Technical Programme is an initiative that started in November 2015, when 20 female students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds were chosen from a group of some 200 at the Samsung Engineering Academy in Ekurhuleni. These young women had already undergone training on Samsung’s various products and appliances and were then selected for the first-ever training programme specifically for handheld devices.

“They were trained on how to repair various mobile device models, how to conduct updates to software, as well as the different aspects around fixing hardware. The idea was to turn these young women into qualified cell phone technicians,” says Samsung’s Director: SSA Service, Richard Chetty.
Women Technical Programme Empowers 16 #Electronics #Technicians @SamsungSA
“The 16 young ladies who graduated from this course are certified to work on Samsung cell phones and they have been placed at a number of our service centres, where they will undergo a year of practical work in order to gain necessary and valuable experience. Following a final assessment, they will be certified as technicians, which will open up a meaningful career path to them.”

Chetty adds that while similar training programmes have been established in the industry, there is also a tendency for the hosting company’s responsibility to end when the trainees start their careers. However, he indicates that Samsung believes in focusing on things for the longer term, which is why the organisation will remain closely involved in the future development and occupational paths of these graduates. 

“Most importantly, these young ladies are merely the trailblazers of what we hope will become a flood of young female technical learners in South Africa. We are planning to have three intakes every year for women, although each intake will cover a different product focus area,” he explains.

“For example, a course focusing on larger appliances will require the learners to have a valid driver’s licence. In this way, they will not only learn how to service the appliances but will be trained and certified as in-home technicians.” 

Chetty states that Samsung is considering the bigger picture with courses of this nature. They are designed to develop skills and create jobs and will even include training in aspects of entrepreneurship so that future graduates have the opportunity to set up small businesses of their own.

“As a leader in South Africa, Samsung is committed to our responsibility toward our community and our goal of positively impacting on people’s lives. Our Samsung Women Technical Programme proves that job creation, skills development and women empowerment can be achieved. We want to encourage other corporate organisations to contribute to the economy and job creation by getting involved in similar schemes. Samsung is leading the way and we hope others will follow,” concludes Chetty.

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Thursday 21 July 2016

@Vodacom Brings An Array of #Smartphones in #July #VBDFamily

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Earlier this month Vodacom launched a new premium range of smartphones extending the range of branded devices on offer. With the launch of the Vodacom Smart platinum 7 and Vodacom Smart ultra 7 Vodacom now offers devices, not only in the entry-level smartphone and tablet category, but also in the premium mobile class as well. In addition to the high-quality premium smartphones, Vodacom also unveiled a new range of mid-to-lower entry level smartphones in order to give customers more choice. These include the Smart prime 7 (entry level LTE) powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 200-series processor, the Smart Mini 7 (mid-tier 3G), the Smart Kicka 2 and the Vodacom Smart tab 2 3G. 

Below is a summary of the new device offers as well as other ranges of smartphones available at Vodacom for the month of July. 
Vodafone Smart platinum 7 LTE Smartphone #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
Vodafone Smart platinum 7 LTE Smartphone
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online from mid-July 
o The device is available on a Smart S plan for R399PMx24 months plus an additional 10GB of data once off, with an RSP of R8 509
o Colours: Black 
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodafone Smart platinum 7 will get a Smart VR in box, plus free screen insurance as well as a free 1 year Office 365 (Office 365 features 60 free Skype minutes, 1TB cloud storage per user, one license for three devices, worth up to R1299). The Vodafone Smart platinum 7 has a Qualcomm snapdragon chipset.

Vodacom Smart ultra 7 LTE Smartphone 
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a range of packages including the uChoose Flexi 110 for R199PMx24 months plus an additional 10GB of data once off, with an RSP of R3 539
o Colours: Dark Grey
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodacom Smart ultra 7 will get free screen insurance as well as a free 1 year Office 365 (Office 365 features 60 free Skype minutes, 1TB cloud storage per user, one license for three devices, worth up to R1299).

Vodacom Smart prime 7 LTE Smartphone 
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a uChoose Flexi 110 for R129PMx24 months plus an additional 5GB of data once off, with an RSP of R1 799
o Colours: Black 
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodacom Smart prime 7 will get free 1 year Office 365 (Office 365 features 60 free Skype minutes, 1TB cloud storage per user, one license for three devices, worth up to R1299). The Vodacom Smart prime 7 has a Qualcomm snapdragon chipset.
Vodacom Smart Tab 2 3G #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
Vodacom Smart Tab 2 3G
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The tablet is available on a 500MB Data price plan for R79PMx24 months with an RSP of R999
o Colours: Black 
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodacom Smart Tab 2 3G from 07 July- 09 August will a Free 1 year Office 365 (Office 365 features 60 free Skype minutes, 1TB cloud storage per user, one license for three devices, worth up to R1299)

Vodacom Smart Kicka 2
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online
o The device is available on a uChoose Flexi 55 for R59PMx24 months plus an additional 5GB data once-off with an RSP of R499
o Colours: Black 
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodacom Smart Kicka 2 on prepaid will get R300 back in airtime* Valid for 7 days 

Vodacom Smart mini 7
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a uChoose Flexi 55 for R69PMx24 months plus an additional 5GB of data once off, with an RSP of R889
o Colours: Black 
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Vodacom Smart mini 7 on prepaid will get R300 back in airtime* Valid for 7 days

LG K10 (Exclusive to Vodacom)
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a uChoose Flexi 110 for R199PMx24 months plus an additional 5GB data once off, with an RSP of R3 739
o Colours: Black Blue
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the LG K10 will get a free Smart Cover valued at R399

Sony Xperia X
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a Smart S plan for R499PMx24 months plus an additional 10GB data once off, with an RSP of R11 689
o Colours: Graphite Black, White and Lime Gold (Lime Gold colour is exclusive to Vodacom)
o Other Value adds: Customers that purchase the Sony Xperia X will get a fast charger valued at R699

Sony Xperia XA
o Available to Vodacom customers in store and online 
o The device is available on a uChoose Flexi 200 for R299PMx24 months plus an additional 5GB data once off, with an RSP of R6 089
o Colours: Graphite Black, White and Lime Gold

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Friday 15 July 2016

@SamsungSA Donates #Smartphones To @GiftoftheGivers #NGO #CSR

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Samsung Electronics South Africa has donated 31 smartphones to a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Gift of the Givers South Africa, in an effort to support communications within the association’s emergency teams.

Badr Kazi, Corporate Liaison Manager at Gift of the Givers South Africa, says that advanced and reliable mobile connectivity is crucial for the organisation’s various specialist teams. “When our workers are assisting at the scene of a crisis, effective communications is quite simply a matter of life and death,” he says.
@SamsungSA Donates #Smartphones To @GiftoftheGivers
Kazi explains that Gift of the Givers teams must coordinate their operations under extreme conditions, often where telecommunications and power infrastructure has been destroyed. “With the assistance of our sponsors, we typically set up a portable hot spot and organise our operations using mobile phones. In a situation such as the aftermath of a natural catastrophe, these mobile phones have to be very reliable, rugged and easy to use, as well as deliver long battery life. We were therefore delighted to receive the advanced smartphones from Samsung, which meet every requirement we have for communications in areas that have experienced devastation.” 

Samsung donated a range of handsets with features ideal for this nature of critical work. Among them were the Galaxy K Zoom, a phone-camera hybrid with a 20.7 MP camera ideal for recording and sharing information about critical scenes and the Chat 333, with automatic chat group features ideal for collaborative communications by teams. 

“Samsung smartphones’ durable design, a broad range of intelligent features and long-lasting batteries will make them invaluable tools for supporting the important work Gift of the Givers rescue teams carry out. We always aim to be a catalyst to the betterment of people’s lives and are particularly proud of this initiative due to its potential to positively impact so many,” says Michelle Potgieter, Director: Corporate Marketing and Communications at Samsung Electronics South Africa. 
@SamsungSA Donates #Smartphones To @GiftoftheGivers #TheLifesWay #Photoyatra
Gift of the Givers has a large team comprising disaster, emergency and ambulance services units. The response workers, led by Head of Search and Rescue Dr Ahmed Bham, have attended serious incidents around the world, including launching field operations during the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and setting up hospitals in Syria.

“We are extremely grateful to Samsung for this donation, which will go a long way to ensuring our workers are able to operate effectively in affected areas. Our management services will benefit greatly from advanced mobile capabilities we now have access to,” continues Kazi. 

Samsung Electronics is a company that makes incredibly smart devices in an effort to simplify the everyday lives of people globally, as well as a responsible corporate organisation and active contributor to our communities. This partnership embodies our ethos and commitment to these values,” Potgieter concludes.

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@SamsungSA Brings @FunnyorDie #360DegreesOfFunny #Competition @CapacityR #SouthAfrica

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Powered by Samsung Mobile and in partnership with critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy brand Funny Or Die, virtual reality technology will meet digital content live for the first time ever in South Africa this coming September 27th lands on our shores, transforming the way we see, consume and distribute content through powerful technology tools. All aspiring creatives and scriptwriter virtuosos’ are invited to partake in the ground-breaking sessions that will tackle new levels of content transformation, propelling South Africa into a new era of digital content creation and ingenuity. 

This ingenious roadshow, the first of its kind, will be taking place in Johannesburg on 27 September and in Cape Town on 29 September 2016. You’ll be able to reserve your seat for R650 from 15July 2016 at 14h00 at www.ticketpro.co.za.

Hosted by respected South African technology expert, Toby Shapshak, this social and digital sensorial extravaganza will include the following exceptional guests; Head of Social Media Content at Funny Or Die, Dashiell Driscoll and President of Digital Content, Chris Heuer, Head Producer, Video and Head of Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa SA, Craige Fleischer, as well as many others incredible speakers. 
As the leaders in technology, having recently launched their state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, Samsung Mobile is excited to be the power behind this sensational new concept in South Africa. “Collaborating with the titans at Funny Or Die was a natural fit for us at Samsung as they are shaping the world of immersive and engaging digital content. This roadshow is the superlative platform to showcase how technology meets content in the digital era and we are eager to give South Africa an opportunity to be part of this incredible movement,” says Craige Fleischer, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa. 

Co-founded by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy, Funny Or Die launched in April 2007 and has grown into a premier comedy brand and production studio known for creating award-winning, high-quality content with a global audience of more than 70 million. Seasoned creative executives from Funny Or Die will be launching, elevating and inspiring South African creatives and aspiring filmmakers to become part of this incredible techno-content initiative. President Digital Content at Funny Or Die, Chris Heuer, is looking forward to coming to South Africa to present to some of the country’s top creatives, “This platform will open up a world of digital technology and entertainment in South Africa, launching the careers of some of the top international up and coming filmmakers and entertainment specialists.”

As part of the competition, The team at Funny Or Die, Capacity Relations and Samsung will also be giving hopeful and talented South African scriptwriters, videographers, vloggers and creatives the opportunity to have their work recognised and seen by over 100 million on Funny or Die as well as R50 000 towards starting their dream. 

To be eligible to enter The Funny Or Die Short Film competition; 360 Degrees of Funny, powered by Samsung Mobile, entrants must create a short form storyboard that is under three minutes in length with no more than 4 characters and using only 3 locations. The script must be between 3 and 5 pages long and must be submitted (360offunny@capacityrelations.co.za email address). The first phase of the competition will run from 15 July and close on 15 August 2016 

The top 6 finalists, chosen by the panel at Funny Or Die, will be announced by Capacity Relations on 1 September 2016. Each finalist will then be given a state-of-the-art Samsung product to make use of during the second phase of the competition. With specialized training from Samsung consultants, each finalist will make use of their Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge smartphone, Gear VR technology device as well as a 360 degree Camera to shoot a short film. This phase of the competition will run from 12 July to 15 August 2016 and the final winner will be announced at an official ceremony in Johannesburg on the 27th of September. The winner will be awarded a prize of R50 000 as well as the opportunity to have their video shown to over 100 million people on the Funny or Die website and social media platforms. Check out more information www.samsung.com/za/offer/funny-or-die-360-degrees-of-funny

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Improve the Quality of Air Your #Family Breathes @SamsungSA #AirConditioners

Hi Guys, 

Winter and spring are the top runny nose seasons in South Africa thanks to viruses, increased pollen counts and pollution in the air. That’s nearly half a year of discomfort for hundreds of thousands of South Africans. Combating colds, flu, hayfever and environmental pollutants starts with an investment in an advanced air conditioner.

“Contrary to outmoded popular belief, air conditioners do not increase the chances of catching colds – in fact, advanced technology allows them to effectively filter and purify the air, at the same time as they heat or cool,” says Michael McKechnie, Director: Digital Appliance Group at Samsung South Africa. 

“For example, selected Samsung air conditioner models may have the ‘Virus Doctor’ and easy filter technology included, or the accessory may be purchased as an optional feature. This innovative and health-promoting device eliminates up to 99% of airborne bacteria and viruses*, as well as smoke, pollen, dust and other contaminants, keeping the air inside clean and pure.”
Improve the Quality of Air your Family Breathes @SamsungSA #AirConditioners
Furthermore, air conditioners are not simply cooling devices – advanced new air conditioners can heat a room more effectively, uniformly and affordably than old-fashioned space heaters can, all the while neutralising contaminants in the air. 

Unlike the air conditioners of old, advanced new air conditioners are elegant, virtually silent and don’t produce annoying drafts. Modern air conditioners come in a range of stylish floor, wall or ceiling-mounted designs and feature innovations such as a choice of models suited to anything from quick and powerful cooling through to gentle, silent cooling for bed time. 

Maintenance, filter cleaning and temperature control have all become infinitely easier in new digital air conditioning units, with some models even supporting remote control via a mobile app. “Featuring intelligent technology to adjust to the surrounding atmosphere, air conditioners use minimal power to keep your home or office at a constant, comfortable temperature and purify the air – finally living up to the name air conditioner,” McKechnie concludes. 

*Virus Doctor and Easy Filter eliminates dust, dangerous airborne contaminants and allergens, as well as bacteria and viruses, including the Influenza A and Corona viruses – firstly using a filter and secondly with Virus Doctor. So it keeps the air you breathe clean and healthy. Tested in Kitasato Environmental Science Centre (Japan) & Yonsei Univ. (Korea) / Korea test lab (FITI / KEMTI) and Japan test lab (ITEA). Effective on 4 viruses, including Subtype H1N1, and certain bacteria. Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and may differ based on environmental factors.

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Aarya Restaurant Adds New #Taste #AaryaNewMenu @TsogoSun @MontecasinoZA

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Bold flavours feature on Aarya’s newly-refreshed menu, reflecting the restaurant’s focus on offering tastes to suit all palates. The highly popular restaurant has become a firm favourite with many of Montecasino’s visitors – and the time was right to introduce a range of new items to intrigue and delight both regular and new customers.
Deena Naidoo, Aarya’s restaurateur #Thelifesway #Photoyatra
Deena Naidoo
Deena Naidoo, Aarya’s restaurateur since he won a partnership deal with Tsogo Sun to run the restaurant in MasterChef South Africa in 2012, is a proudly South African chef and Aarya’s menu reflects this, drawing from diverse South African cuisines, while also capitalising on Deena’s extensive knowledge of spices. Says Deena, “We’ve created a range of new dishes across the menu to add new taste experiences, while retaining our focus on our wonderful South African fare.”
Additions to the starters menu include Salt and pepper calamari tubes, and Spicy seafood hot pot. A new salad is Oak-smoked salmon trout salad, and a Lamb pizza is new to the pizza selection. 
Lamb Pizza
Delicious new options on the main course menu include Spaghetti or penne with basil pesto (oil, garlic, nuts and parmesan) and chicken or prawns; Homemade burger with roasted onions, pickle, salad, and melted mozzarella; King prawns; Biltong spice crusted 250g beef fillet; Red wine and rosemary braised lamb shank; and Deena’s best – a trio of curry.
Deena’s best – a trio of curry
“The Aarya team took great pleasure in developing new dishes for our menu that would have great appeal for both South African and international customers and would showcase the multi-cultural South African nation,” adds Deena. Aarya has become a popular venue for special celebratory or corporate occasions.
He says, “Aarya has been a wonderful success story – even better than we could have imagined – and it fits in perfectly with Montecasino’s aim to ensure that every experience at the precinct is a memorable one. Our new menu offerings will add new zest to the restaurant – and to Montecasino as a whole, and we look forward to welcoming guests to try out our new items.”
Kaliq Essop Deirdre Caine van Staden Sian Bailey Miguel Chan
Kaliq Essop, Deirdre Caine van Staden, Sian Bailey, Miguel Chan
For more about Aarya restaurant, visit www.tsogosun.com/aarya or call +27 11 557 7007 to book your table. For more information about Montecasino, visit www.montecasino.co.za or visit the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Montecasino.

Check out more photographs from the event on my facebook page at - https://www.facebook.com/TheLifesWay/posts/1089953001070100 The food was awesomely great and you should visit the restaurant on your next trip to Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg.

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Thursday 14 July 2016

@SamsungSA Wins 29 Awards #brainBAND #VoicesOfLife #BlindCap #CannesLions2016

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Samsung Electronics won 29 awards, including the coveted ‘Creative Marketer of the Year’ title, at the recent Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The awards highlight Samsung’s deliberate focus on meaningful consumer-centric campaigns.

Samsung was acknowledged for eleven unique marketing campaigns, each designed to demonstrate the company’s vision of enriching people’s lives and creating a better world through innovative technology and products. The company’s overarching commitment to creativity and inspiring marketing across the eleven campaigns helped Samsung become the first Korean company to be recognised as the ‘Creative Marketer of the Year’. 

Two of Samsung’s winning campaigns, brainBAND and Voices of Life, were part of the company’s larger – and highly acclaimed – Launching People brand campaign. This particular campaign has been widely celebrated throughout the creative industry, including at last year’s Cannes Lions, for its innovative approach to demonstrating social value and engaging consumers to share their ideas with Samsung, in pursuit of their dreams.
@SamsungSA brainBAND #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
A wearable solution for the prevention and monitoring of concussions during high impact sports, brainBAND was one of the festival’s major winners. This campaign took home six awards including the Gold award in the Use of New Technology category. 

Voices of Life, an application solution that allows premature babies in an incubator to listen to Mom’s voice and heartbeat and feel closer to her, won a Silver award in the Online Video category. 
@SamsungSA Voices of Life #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
Blind Cap, a wearable band and swimming cap that alerts visually impaired swimmers as they approach the end of a lane, won two awards, including Gold in Activation by Proximity category. The device, which has already helped many improve their times, has been approved by the Spanish Paralympic Committee and may be ready for use at this year’s Rio Paralympics, of which Samsung is an official sponsor.
@SamsungSA Blind Cap #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra
“Winning ‘Creative Marketer of the Year’, the world’s most acknowledged award for marketing, is the result of the close collaboration of all marketing employees at Samsung, as well as agency partners,” says Michelle Potgieter, Director: Corporate Marketing & Communications at Samsung South Africa. “We will remain focused on expanding Samsung’s brand philosophy by delivering meaningful innovation and human-centric marketing campaigns, with the ultimate aim of making Samsung the most loved brand.”

This year marks the 63rd anniversary of The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the largest global gathering of more than 15 000 creative communications, advertising and marketing professionals. Hosted annually in Cannes, France, this year showcased more than 43 000 works across 24 categories, ranging from TV ads to press, outdoor and online public relations and marketing.

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#TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica

Hi Guys, 

Acer has announced its new TravelMate X3 commercial notebook series designed for small and medium businesses, and professionals who want to work in style. First in the series, the 14-inch TravelMate X349, boasts a modern, brushed metal design that blends style with advanced technology. It is designed for those who require a workhorse notebook that is stylish and delivers best-in-class performance, portability, and security. 
#TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica
Designed for Productivity on the Go
Enclosed in a sleek all-aluminum chassis with a brushed-metal finish, Acer’s TravelMate X349 is built to be highly portable, weighing just 1.53 kg, and measuring under 18 mm (0.7 inches) thin. It features 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, up to 8GB DDR4 memory, and up to 512GB SSDs, for not only outstanding performance but also an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours1 to support productivity on the go, away from the office. The TravelMate X349 ships with Windows 10 Pro, providing powerful security and productivity essentials for business needs.
Side View #TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica
Professional-Grade Usability
The TravelMate X349’s 14-inch display supports Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) with IPS technology2 that offers crystal clear viewing of documents and webpages with wide viewing angles. In addition, the display reclines 180 degrees to lie fully flat for flexible use-cases such as sharing content in small group discussions. The TravelMate X349 also boasts an LED backlit keyboard to keep users productive in low-light situations on airplanes and commuter trains. A chiclet-style keyboard provides excellent tactile feedback for accurate touch-typing, and its wide Precision Touchpad promotes comfortable and responsive navigation. 
Side View #TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica
For users who regularly contact offsite vendors and partners, the TravelMate X349 has fine-tuned speakers and microphones for crisp and lag-free communication, together with a 720p HDR webcam for high-quality videoconferencing. For quick plug-and-play docking, the TravelMate X349 also includes a USB Type-C port for pairing with an Acer USB Type-C Dock (sold separately) to connect up to two 4K displays, whilst providing power and a variety of peripheral connections through a single cable. 
#Thelifesway #Photoyatra #TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica
Advanced Software and Security
In addition to its premium design, the TravelMate X349 was built to exceed expectations when it comes to software and security. An integrated touch fingerprint sensor supports Windows Hello for fast and secure sign-in, unlocking the device at a touch. It also ships a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip that increases platform integrity and provides hardware-based protection for passwords and encryption keys. The TravelMate X349 is preloaded with Acer ProShield Manager, a suite of security and management tools to safeguard sensitive data, and Acer Office Manager, allowing IT professionals to quickly deploy security policies and monitor assets from one simple-to-use interface. 
#Thelifesway #Photoyatra #TravelMate X3 #Notebook for Design-Minded #Professionals @AcerAfrica
Pricing and Availability
The TravelMate X349 will be available in South Africa from October 2016 at the suggested retail price of R 14 999, 99. To find out more about the about the TravelMate X349, please go to www.acer.co.za

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High Praise for @SamsungSA #LevelU #Bluetooth #Earphones #PCMagazine

Hi Guys, 

As a bold innovator in audio products, Samsung Electronics South Africa is proud to announce that its Level U earphones have been selected as one of ‘The Best Headphones of 2015’ by PC Magazine. The American IT magazine gave Level U a rating of 4 out of 5 due to its quality audio and reasonable pricing.

“We are privileged to be considered so highly by PC Magazine for the Level U,” says Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung SA. “It truly is a great choice for high-quality music at an affordable price.”
High Praise for @SamsungSA #LevelU #Earphones #PCMagazine
Style, Comfort and Convenience 
The stylish Samsung Level U wireless earphones are aptly named, with a flexible U-shaped band that sits around the user’s neck. When not in use, the magnetic ear tips connect together, providing neat and convenient storage for the device. 

The ergonomic design of the Level U was created with consumers in mind with its flexible joints to increase around-the-neck comfort. The U-shape neckband also offers the perfect place for the device’s playback control buttons, with easy access to the volume, play/pause, track advance and the user’s phone from easy to use buttons.
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Superior Audio Experience
In addition to its chic appearance, the Level U connects to any Bluetooth-enabled device to deliver uncompromised clear sound, making it the ideal choice for music on the go. The wireless earphones come with 12mm speaker units to offer high-quality output with generous bass and brilliant highs.

When calls are made using Level U, the dual-microphone noise reduction and echo cancellation ensure that outside sound interference and feedback is reduced, giving the users the uncompromised conversation they require. With a battery life of up to 10 hours of music play – 11 hours talk time – the Level U is the perfect companion for music lovers and busy conversationalists alike.

“This addition to the Level series cements our dedication to providing our consumers with the opportunity to luxuriate themselves in the benefits of technology designed for everyday life,” concludes Fleischer.
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I would love to use these earphones if given a chance to do so. Till that time, I will continue to use Bose or Sony earphones I always carry in my laptop bag. 

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Central Intelligence: #Action Meets #Comedy Inside #Movies @MontecasinoZA

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The saying that laughter is the best medicine rings true at Montecasino! What better way to unwind after a long day at work, than to get comfortable, get lost in a movie and laugh your troubles away? Movies@Montecasino recently treated their valued Rewards cardholders to an exclusive sneak preview of the latest action-comedy flick, Central Intelligence, the night before it officially opened to the public on Friday, 24 June.
Central Intelligence: #Action Meets #Comedy Inside #Movies @MontecasinoZA
Invited guests, including a select group of influencers, were in stitches as they enjoyed a light-hearted evening with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and heavyweight comedian Kevin Hart as the stars of the show, and of course popcorn and soft drinks were the perfect co-stars in the comfort of the Movies@ cinemas in Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination. 
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Lee-Roy Wright, Sian Bailey and El Broide
Be sure not to miss out on the chuckles! Visit Movies@Montecasino and enjoy 108 minutes of unbridled laughter! I am looking forward to watch the movie as I was not part of the influencers to watch the movie but these days I have really shied away from a lot of movies. 

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@SamsungSA Debuts ‘The Chant’ #Film #GoForGold #RioOlympics2016

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, has released ‘The Chant’, its latest film, which features South Sudanese athlete, Margret Rumat Rumar Hassan. The 400-metre runner hopes to compete under her own nation’s flag during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as South Sudan will be sending a team to the event for the first time ever.

"The Chant" is a continuation of Samsung’s support of the Olympics’ pioneering spirit, highlighting perseverance and the will to get back up again against the odds, which is ultimately what leads to meaningful progress,” explains Michelle Potgieter, Director: Corporate Marketing & Communications at Samsung South Africa. “Through ‘The Chant’, Samsung introduces the world to yet another powerful story of defying barriers. The film conveys how the Olympic Games inspire harmony and celebrate the progress of the human race, generating cultural, personal and technological connections.”
@SamsungSA Debuts ‘The Chant’ Film Featuring Margret Rumat Rumar Hassan
Margret Rumat Rumar Hassan - Powerful Story of Defying Barriers
‘The Chant’ opens with Margret in the locker room where she puts in Samsung Gear IconX cord-free earbuds, paired with her Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. As Margret walks from the locker room to the stadium, viewers are transported to a village in South Sudan where the entire nation is chanting her name to cheer her on and celebrate her journey. As Margret enters the stadium, the chanting disappears, but she remains strong and confident. 

Through this film, Samsung celebrates not only the individual progress of Margret, but also the development of South Sudan as this nation will participate in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the very first time. ‘The Chant’ ends with an inspiring message showcasing Samsung’s commitment to the Olympic Games as the “Proud Sponsor of Those who Defy Barriers”. 

Earlier this year, Samsung released a short documentary film, ‘A Fighting Chance’, sharing the untold stories of courage, hope and persistence that four Olympic Games hopefuls embrace, while defying barriers, to achieve their dreams of earning an Olympic medal and helping their countries to make history. 

‘The Chant’ continues this showcase of courage and is the next chapter in Samsung’s celebration of those who push the definition of what is possible and uphold the brand’s unique vision that determination through the extraordinary leads to meaningful progress,” Potgieter concludes. 

For more information and to view ‘The Chant’, please visit www.youtube.com/samsungmobile

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games
Samsung began its Olympic Games involvement as a local sponsor of the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games. Beginning with the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games, the company extended its commitment to the Olympic Movement as the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, providing its proprietary wireless communications platform, called Wireless Olympic Works (WOW), and mobile devices. These innovative mobile phone technologies provide the Olympic Family with real-time, user location-based information services, interactive communications and Samsung Pay. Samsung hosts various Olympic campaigns to share the excitement of the Olympic Games with people around the world and enable everyone to participate in the Games through its innovative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment as a Worldwide Olympic Partner continues through to Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018, and Tokyo 2020.

About Margret Rumat Rumar Hassan (400-metre runner, South Sudan)
In South Sudan, Margret Rumat Rumar Hassan grew up amidst civil unrest and a male-dominant society. Despite being displaced with her family during the war with Sudan, Margret was encouraged by a close friend to participate in a competitive race, leading her to discover an innate talent: running. After training on her own, Margret was provided with a place in athletics and competed as an Independent Olympic Athlete during the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games. In 2015, South Sudan National Olympic Committee (NOC) was admitted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), giving Margret hopes to compete under her own nation’s flag for the first time during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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Modular Design Linked To "Play" Theme #LgG5 @LGMobileSA #LGPlayMore

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Juno Cho, President at LG Corporation in Korea described the new LG G5 device as an “adventurous theme park in your pocket” and we couldn’t agree more. A round of applause to the mobile smartphone of the year!

With an encased sleek all metal body design, always on display, a camera that offers a viewing angle that is approximately 1.7 times wider than those of existing smartphone and an innovative modular design that is able to transform the phone into a digital camera, hi-fi player and more. How has LG achieved such an accomplishment of technical wizardry?

Modular Design Linked To "Play" Theme #LgG5 @LGMobileSA #LGPlayMore
The idea behind the LG G5 modular design, was to stand out from the rest of the premium-end smartphones in the industry and build an all-metal device whilst retaining the removable battery. The LG G5 surpasses the visual experience of its predecessor, the LG G4. The modular design of the G5 (the slide-out bottom), is a standout feature and headline grabber. It allows you to slide out the bottom half to replace the battery, add in the LG Cam Plus accessory, 360 degrees VR cameras, Hi – Fi Plus and more.

“LG Mobile has acquired a reputation for being an industry pioneer, offering solid mobile electronic options to consumers across the market spectrum. The G5 introduced a modular design first of its kind in the world with a wide range of companion devices. This innovation delivers fun while providing a new mobile experience far beyond traditional smartphone boundaries. Until this innovation, both were not possible,” says Deon Prinsloo, General Manager for LG Mobile at LG Electronics South Africa.
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Additionally, LG has a built a great reputation as one of the leaders in smartphone cameras. The G5 offers its consumers dual cameras, one with a standard 78-degree lens and the other with a 135-degree wide angle lens, the widest available in any smartphone. The 135-degree lens on the LG G5 offers a viewing angle that is approximately 1.7 times wider than those of existing smartphone cameras and 15-degrees wider than the human eye’s field of view. 

The G5 weighs 159 grams and the rear power button and fingerprint scanner is vastly improved over the LG G4 and LG V10. The top of the 5.3 inch QHD display has a cool effect with the glass curves down towards the back. 
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The 5.3-inch QHD IPS Quantum display on the LG G5 offers an Always-on feature, the first on an IPS smartphone display. What more can one ask for in a smartphone? The LG G5 is currently available at leading operators nationwide.

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