@AcerAfrica Expands #Aspire #Notebook Range #NextatAcer @Acer

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Acer has announced new additions to its consumer notebook range at the next@acer press event at 4 World Trade Center in New York on 21 April 2016 with the convertible Aspire R 15, all new Aspire F Series with premium metal covers, and the stylishly Aspire E Series and Aspire ES 15 for everyday computing, all of which are powered by Windows 10.

“We have expanded our Aspire notebook line to provide stylish, and powerful options for everyday use,” said James Lin, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “From casual to serious users, design-conscious to budget-conscious, there’s an Acer notebook that suits any way of life and level of productivity required.” 

“With Windows 10, Acer’s newest additions to the Aspire notebook line will empower people to do great things,” said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President, OEM Division, Microsoft Corp. “Windows 10 is the best version of Windows ever, and we are on track to reach our goal of 1 billion devices running Windows 10. The next wave of Windows 10 innovations will help modernize the PC, with capabilities to help people be more secure, productive and personal.”

360-degree Versatility with the Aspire R 15

The Acer Aspire R 15 was awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016 for its excellent blend of design and usability. The metal top cover features a hairline-brushed finish, and the bottom cover is made of 40% glass fiber and silver particles, which improves rigidity while maintaining a thin profile. Diamond-cut edges complement the 360-degree versatility of the Aspire R 15, which can lay perfectly flat at 180-degrees, and with Acer’s patented soft-closing hinge design, converting between laptop, tablet, display and tent modes have never been so elegant.

The Aspire R 15 features 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, up to 12GB DDR4 memory with faster speed and lower power consumption, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX graphics and a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port. Acer ExoAmp Antenna technology allows for improved connectivity – with an optimized antenna position, it avoids system noise and provides a faster, smooth, and stable wireless experience through its metal cover. Users also benefit from rapid connectivity with 2x2 MU-MIMO wireless and extended battery life of up to 9 hours[1].

It delivers innovative Windows 10 features, including Cortana with Voice & Skype for Business Certification, making it more personal and secure. The Aspire R 15 also has Continuum capabilities, enabling any screen to have the power and ability to work like a PC. 

The Aspire R 15 boasts striking visual effects with its IPS display and new Acer Color Intelligence technology. Audio-wise, Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby® Audio™ provide a truly immersive experience, while automatically reversing audio channels according to the orientation and mode of the device.

Everyday Computing in Style with the Aspire F 15 and Aspire E Series

Acer has introduced premium-finish metal covers to its mainstream notebook line with its new Aspire F Series. Available in five colors (Sparkly Silver, Obsidian Black, Indigo Blue, Wine Red, and Marble White), the Aspire F Series is a perfect blend of style and performance for everyday use.

The 2016 Acer Aspire E Series is refreshed with seven color options, available in Marble White, Steel Grey, Twilight Purple, Red Copper, Obsidian Black, Rococo Red and Indigo Blue, each model features a metallic horizontal hairline-brush design with a premium textile pattern.

Equipped with 6th Generation Intel Core processors, up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX950M graphics with GDDR5 VRAM, and DDR4 RAM, the Aspire F and Aspire E series provide ample power for everyday use. Wired connectivity includes a USB Type-C port in addition to other essentials, while 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology provides blazing fast wireless connectivity.

Both the Aspire F and Aspire E Series are powered by Windows 10 and feature Acer ExaColor technology, with meticulously, step-by-step tuned displays bringing out colorful and vivid details, while Acer BluelightShield technology allows people to adjust the screen’s blue-light emission for extended periods of use. Acer TrueHarmony provides immersive and pure sound for entertainment, and Skype for Business certification ensures crisp and clear communication.

Enhanced Productivity with the Aspire ES 15

Meanwhile, the Aspire ES 15 is refreshed with the latest 6th Generation Intel Core processors, and comes in three stylish colors: Midnight Black, Rosewood Red, and Cotton White. Its rounded corners, sleek highlights and modern textured pattern on the top cover and palm rest offer an attractive profile which is as eye-catching as it is fashionable.

Pricing and Availability 

The Acer Aspire R 15 will be available in South Africa with prices starting at R 8 999,99. 

The Acer Aspire F Series will be available in South Africa with prices starting R 8 499,99.

The Acer Aspire E Series will be available in South Africa with prices starting at R 8 499,99.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. www.acer.com

The new Aspire notebooks were unveiled today at the next@acer press event at 4 World Trade Center in New York, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for families, students and professionals. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.

[1] 9-hour battery life is based on MobileMark2014 productivity mode testing with wireless on. Actual battery life varies depending on device settings and usage.

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Pleasure of Working Together @MicrosoftSA Office 2016 #Office365

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Microsoft Corp. began the worldwide release of Office 2016. The apps are the latest addition to Office 365, Microsoft’s cloud-based subscription service that helps people do their best work, together. The company also announced new and enhanced Office 365 services built for team productivity.  

“The way people work has changed dramatically, and that’s why Microsoft is focused on reinventing productivity and business processes for the mobile-first, cloud-first world,” said Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft. “These latest innovations take another big step forward in transforming Office from a familiar set of individual productivity apps to a connected set of apps and services designed for modern working, collaboration and teamwork.”

Nadella wrote about the new Office on the Official Microsoft Blog. Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president for the Office Client Applications and Services team, provided more insights about Office 2016 on the Office Blog.

Office 2016 delivers new versions of the Office desktop apps for Windows, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Project, Visio and Access. By subscribing to Office 365, customers can get always-up-to-date, fully installed apps for use across their devices, combined with a continually evolving set of consumer and commercial services, such as OneDrive online storage, Skype for Business, Delve, Yammer and enterprise-grade security features.

Together, the new Office and Windows 10 are the most complete solution for doing. The Office 2016 apps run beautifully on the best Windows ever, including the new Sway for Windows 10 to create shareable, interactive stories that look great on any screen. Windows Hello logs you into Windows and Office 365 in one simple step.1 Office Mobile apps on Windows 10 empower on-the-go productivity, and work with Continuum2 so you can use your phone like a PC. Cortana3 connects with Office 365 to help with tasks such as meeting preparation, with Outlook integration coming in November.

Built for teamwork

The Office 2016 apps simplify collaboration and remove barriers to team success.

· Co-authoring4 is now provided in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote desktop software, including real-time typing in Word that lets you see others’ edits as they make them.

· Skype in-app integration across the rich client apps allows you to IM, screen share, talk or video chat right in your docs. 

· Office 365 Groups are now an integrated part of the Outlook 2016 client app and available on your favorite mobile device through the Outlook Groups app, delivering a consistent team experience across the suite.

In addition, new Office 365 solutions that combine the power of apps and services for better collaboration are coming soon.

· Office 365 Planner helps teams organize their work, with the ability to create new plans, organize and assign tasks, set due dates, and update status with visual dashboards and email notifications. Planner will be available in preview to Office 365 First Release customers starting next quarter.

· Significant new updates to OneDrive for Business are coming later this month, including a new sync client for Windows and Mac, which will deliver selective sync and enhanced reliability. Updates also include increased file size and volume limits per user, a new user interface in the browser, mobile enhancements, and new IT and developer features.

· Unveiled GigJam is available in private preview and will become part of Office 365 in 2016. GigJam is an unprecedented new way for teams to accomplish tasks and transform business processes by breaking down the barriers between devices, apps and people. 

Works for you

Office 2016 provides built-in intelligence to help you work faster and smarter.

· Outlook 2016 provides the smartest inbox yet, with lightning-fast search and automatic removal of low-priority mail. Everyone on the To: line has the right access to documents with modern, cloud-based attachments.

· Tell Me helps you quickly find the right Office feature or command, and Smart Lookup brings insights from the Web right into your documents.

· Excel 2016 now includes integrated publishing to Power BI and new modern chart types to help you make the most of your data.

· The most recently used documents list allows you to pick up right where you left off, traveling with you across your devices, whether you are working in Office Online, in the Office Mobile apps or in the Office 2016 desktop apps.

The most secured Office

Office 2016 apps with Office 365 deliver new capabilities for better enterprise security and protection.

· Built-in Data Loss Prevention across Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook significantly reduces the risk of leaking sensitive data, giving IT administrators tools to manage content authoring and document sharing policies.

· Multifactor authentication ensures secured access to content anywhere when you’re away from the corporate network.

· Enterprise Data Protection will be available for the Office Mobile apps for Windows 10 later this year and for the desktop apps early next year, enabling secured content sharing within corporate boundaries.

Availability and requirements

The new Office 2016 apps are available in 40 languages and require Windows 7 or later. Office 365 subscribers can also choose to download the new Office 2016 apps as part of their subscription. Automatic updates will begin rolling out to consumer and small-business subscribers next month, and to commercial customers early next year. Office 2016 is also available now as a one-time purchase for both PCs and Macs.

Customers can visit one of the more than 110 Microsoft Stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to discover and purchase the new Office. While there, they can participate in a free, one-hour Office 2016 workshop and visit the in-store Answer Desk, a one-stop shop for your Office needs.

More information is available at http://www.Office365.com.

Looking forward to using the new office products to take office productivity further!

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Connect, Capture and Share - Nokia 222 @MicrosoftSA

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From time to time, we do want to run away from all the latest touch screen smartphones with features that brings everything at your fingertips. I still remember the time when Nokia 3310 and 3315 was in every hand and people were showing the SMS they received or the wallpapers they had in black and white or it was snakes game score. 

Now Nokia again has launched a new device called Nokia 222 which can connect, capture and share your world at the price range of USD 37 only. You can access popular web content with the Opera Mini Browser, Bing Search, and MSN Weather. The phone can capture photos with the 2 megapixel camera and share your moments using apps like GroupMe by Skype, Facebook, Messenger, and Twitter. It comes with an expandable microSD card slot (up to 32GB) to store your photos, music, and videos and SLAM your content between devices to share them with friends and family.

Further Nokia has granted access to download one free Gameloft game per month for a year and stay entertained with popular titles like Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Midnight Pool 3. How these games perform on this device will be seen when we review the unit. The battery life on these devices is generally outstanding. The device also has everyday essentials such as built-in torchlight, FM Radio, MP3 and video player, with up to 20 hours talk time, up to 29 days standby time, Bluetooth 3.0 and Bluetooth audio support for headsets. 

To make it even value for money it comes with beautiful and durable design with glossy phone cover and color-matching keys, available in Black and White. The user interface is Nokia Series 30+ with display of 2.4 inch QVGA and weighing only 79 grams. The connectivity options are micro USB to charge and transfer content, 3.5mm AV connector for earphones etc and Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and HSP/HFP profile. Nokia 222 sales package includes Battery: BL-5C (1100 mAh); Charger AC-18; Headset WH-108 (available in select markets). 

Nokia 222 is the kind of phone which will help you on your trails and long journeys when your smartphone has died on you. This will help you stay connected to your loved ones and will be an easy choice who wants to stay connected with everyone around their own worlds. 

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