Intel to Provide PCs for Schools



As a part of its plan to introduce information technology based education programme in Bangladesh, Intel Corporation recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the education ministry of Bangladesh government for supplying 1,000 personal computers to schools in the countrys 64 districts.


Pc. John E Davies in seen at local telecentre

Following its announcement made last September for introducing Intel World Ahead Programme in Bangladesh, Intel also signed MoU with other agencies to ensure cost effective Internet connectivity at these schools.

Intels World Ahead Programme General Manager John E Davies, recently has visited Bangladesh to give the programme a kick-start.

Intel has already signed agreements with Grameen Solutions and Bangladesh Telecentre Network to set up telecentres that will offer an array of services to the public. Intel will be offering a model to help the countrys goal of setting up 40,000 such centres across the country by 2011.

Last September, Intel Corporation Chairman Dr. Craig Barrett announced introduction of its World Ahead Programme to be implemented in Bangladesh jointly with Grameen Solutions in collaboration with the government. Dr. Barrett noted that ICT gives four impacts on the society : education, economic development, healthcare and e-governance.

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HP Continues To Focus On Bangladesh


Pc. In front of local journalist Prasenjit Sarkar

HP recently reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to Bangladesh through specialized business programs and initiatives in order to leverage on the latest consumer and business trends. HP is set to continue delivering what the Bangladesh market wants, said Prasenjit Sarkar, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard Asia Emerging Countries On the local front, HP has demonstrated its commitment to the Bangladesh market through a series of significant initiatives during 2007 by: strengthening the local channel network, launching the new entry-level business desktop, launching new entry-level consumer desktops, expanding the countrywide channel network to serve customers better, appointing a HP Pavilion Desktop Warranty Support Provider with service centres in Dhaka and Chittagong, establishing stronger HP and Compaq brand identities at several retail outlets in Dhaka and Chittagong, conducting special purchase programs for the education segment, and conducting special promotions during Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Bengali New Year and other high points in the Bangladesh cultural calendar.
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TOSHIBA Notebook PCS- Road Show at Officers Club by IOM

IOM (International Office Machines Limited), the sole distributor of TOSHIBA notebook pcs and copiers in Bangladesh since 1975, has recently organized a 3 day road show at ECS market from March 21, last. The road show was organized by IOM, as a part of its persistent effort to popularize the notebook pcs in the officers club fair.



The road show attracted a large number of visitors from diverse section of the society. IOM displayed a wide range of notebook pcs in the road show to match the demand of different customer group and informed the visitors about the diverse product range and the various usability of Toshiba notebook pcs.

For the last 33 years IOM has been providing world class technology to the consumers of Bangladesh through its international alliance with Toshiba.
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VW198T Wide Screen LCD Monitor- Finer Images with Higher Resolution



Global Brand Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading IT solution providers in Bangladesh, recently unveiled the VW198T model of ASUS LCD monitor in the local computer market. ASUS VW198T is the first 19-inch 16:10 widescreen LCD monitor with 1680 x 1050 high resolution. Perfect for editing images, watching movies, or playing games. The innovative ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology) provides the high contrast ratio of 3000:1, which can dynamically adjust contrast between black and white, to create sharper and more stereoscopic images especially during video and movies. It also incorporates DVI input with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) supported to ensure high-resolution video signal integrity and image quality. Having built-in stereo speakers for a video display solution with audio experience. The product has a price-tag of Taka 21,000/- only. Contact : 01713257920
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BenQ Introduces New - Multi-function Digital Projector



Com Valley Ltd,distributor of BenQ introduces a new addition to its project lineup with the BenQ MP510 multi-function digital projector, offering the best option in both value and performance. The MP510 features a brightness of 1500 ANSI lumens, SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, an incredibly 22dB whisper quite design and various application functions including 7 sets of picture modes and wall color correction function.

The BenQ MP510 features a whisper quiet design that is able to reduce the operation noise to an incredibly quiet 22dB. This is achieved by an advanced cooling system which creates an effective sound baffle that effectively reduces the audible noise to a low 22dB - the level of sound lower than the human whisper, almost equivalent to the sound level of rustling leaves, therefore ensures undisturbed meeting and cinematic environment. Contact : 9661034