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PC Fair 2009 deals

pcfair09 PC Fair 2009 deals

The second round of PC Fair for year 2009 is just around the corner (begin this afternoon on certain places). Thinking of how crowded the fair would be especially the PC Fair at KL Convention Centre, might detered you from coming over. But hey, if you wanna get bargain prices gadget of your choice plus freebies, this is something that you shouldn’t stay away from it.

So what’s the deal this year??. Base on my own ‘googling’,  not much that I found. Could be the participants did not advertise it on the websites.

Via lowyat.net forum, I stumble couple of deals, but all are for subsribing magazines.

- HWM Promotion – Subscribed and you’ll be rewarded with freebies worth more than RM100 (for first 2o customers)

- PC.com magazine – Subsribe and walk away with free watches.

- Chip Magazine – Subscribe and get free Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 (read more)

Via lelong forum, I found the deal that is quite interesting.

Kingsoft Antivirus – Free Gigabyte 2.4 Ghz Wireless Mouse with every purchase. (link)

Samsung LCD – link

If you’re looking for wireless broadband (that dominated the last round of PC Fair) you should take a visit of what they had offered.

- Maxis – Sign up from only RM58 (link)

- Digi – Only stating free modem, free gifts and free computer without furhter detail. Mystery gift for the first 200 people show up at the booth with yellow shirts (link)

- Celcom – No specific promotion stated (link)

No promotion found for notebooks found on main notebook makers such as HP, Dell or Acer. But I’m sure there are promotions going to happen there for notebook as well as other gadget.  It’s just that the advertisement does not displayed on their websites.

All offers are limited to numbers of customers only. Remember first come first serve, so come early today!

For more info on the nearest PC fair at your town, head to Pikom website.

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The Comeback of EPF Computer Purchase Scheme soon?

epf The Comeback of EPF Computer Purchase Scheme soon?

This year, we’ll see the revival of EPF computer purchase scheme if PIKOM and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) successful on it attempt to reinstate the program. The program once called One Home, One Computer that run between 2000 to 2002, allowing EPF contributors to withdraw their EPF contribution money for computer purchasing purpose.

Looking on the current economy situation, the timely proposal is important to boost the IT spending in Malaysia, in the wake of government budget cut on IT spending. This is the win-win situation between the IT industry, citizen and the country as the whole when the increase of computer ownership means, the computer penetration rate will increased as well, which at the same time inject a much needed medicine to the  IT growth.

But how effective this scheme would be? Would the issue that beleaguered this scheme before repeated? Obviously, the biggest obstacle is how to ensure the fund is correctly use to purchase computers. During the first program, out of 750k EPF contributors who withdrew the money , 87k misused the fund for other purpose.  That represent more than 10% loss of money and productivity.

I have few food for thoughts to share about it.

Price. Computer is quite affordable and no longer a luxury item today. Back then, PC priced more than RM4,000, beyond the reach for most peoples. But nowadays, the cheapest Dell desktop and notebook complete with operating system only cost RM1799 and RM1999 respectively. Action: limit the amount that can be withdrew from EPF as low as possible.

Ignorance. When they can buy plasma TV, multimedia set or  refrigerator that cost thousands via easy payment scheme such as credit card of installment, why giving money factor as excuse not to own computer? Action: tighten the rules and filter the candidate so those who really in need are eligible to join.

Legal and piracy. Malaysia is a well known piracy heaven. The more computer in use by consumers, the more piracy is. If the plan get the green light,  opt for branded PC, such as HP or Acer. Usually branded computer bundled with OEM operating system, which is relatively cheaper than the standalone license. Avoid the no-brand-custom-built system which usually require standalone license that pricier than OEM.

No OS because they want to use Linux?? Honestly, I think most users who purchase the computer through the schema is a first timer. Don’t surprise if  they have trouble using M$$$ Windows..

Durability - How many computers bought during that time still survive until today. Not all computer model including from the well-known companies is durable.Set the standard and come out with the list of computers that fulfill the standard so potential buyer have to choose from that list only.

Internet – They now get the computer via the scheme. But what can they do with it without internet connection? It is very limited right?  So rolled out broadband internet available all over the country,make it cheap and reliable. Or bundle the internet with the computer, as long as the charge is acceptable.

Distribution & After sales support

Buy online. The concept of middle party (ODESAJA previouslt) that receive the fund from EPF and purchase the computer on behalf of the end user should be eliminated. This is the biggest hole in the system.

Distributors – To avoid fraud and distribution problem, choose that has already been in the industry for long time, proven record handling mass production, good corporate governance, solid financial background, wide distribution problem and everything that’s good. Don’t form a new & inexperienced entity solely as a vehicle to  execute this plan.

After sales support – After sales customer service support must be strong enough, fully equipped with knowledge and dedicated personnel. I would like to stress this seriously after seeing number of issues arise due to the poor service and the unacceptable and unprofessional respond from the customer support service.  The buyers are usually are the first timer who has zero or limited knowledge. So it is very imperative to have this in place.

That’s it.. any other thought??

source thestar, MIS-ASIA, zdNet

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Malaysia’s 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

2008 was now 3 days behind us,  with the new year 2009 waiting us with the full loads of challenges. A lot of interesting things happen in our IT industry last year, which is relatively small and young, as compared to the IT powerhouse such as India or US.

No event such as CES and CeBIT, or Masable or TechCrunch award here, but our own home grown events/awards are on the right path if it is groomed properly.

This post list some of the IT (Information Technology) events and awards that I came across last year. I’m well aware that there are many more that I might missed, but I’m more than happy to include it here, in case you mention it in the comments section.

The ‘when‘ is provided as it is, depend on 2008 event’s date. The list is not in order of important or whatsoever.
youthmalaysia Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

1. YouthMalaysia – The organizer of Youth 08 which is the largest youth event. Under this event, there are other project such as Malaysia Dotcom Youth Search , YouthSays andThe National Youth Entrepreneur Convention (NYEC). Youth09 is just aroung the corner, so you mingt want to checkout the official site for further detail

When: January each year

mcc Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

2. Mobile Content Challenge – Competition between universities and colleges to develope mobile content. Co-sponsored by Maxis via its Maxis Developer Program

When : July 08 – 31 October 08.

barcamp Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

3. Barcamp KL & JB – Is an informal workshop/conference where participant sharing and presenting the app/solution/idea to attendees. And not to misled you, here it the full meaning from barcamp itself

BarCamp is an international network of user generated conferences – open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants.

When : Barcamp KL held on July while Barcamp JB held on December. Visit their website for detail.

startupcamp Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

4. Startup Camp -Just like barcamp, this is the informal conference for start-up community to sit down together discussing and sharing ideas, strategies and etc

When: November

foss Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

5. FOSS – Malaysia’s premier free and open source software event

When: Since FOSS 08 held on November, you could expecting 09 event held on the same month. Do check the official website or follow their twitter to get update

apicta Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

6. APICTA 2008 – An award  to individual or organizations that build application/solution that benefit Malaysia and world as a whole. There is APICTA Malaysia which open to Malaysian only, and regional APICTA which open to participate countries from Asia Pacific.

When : APICTA Malaysia winner announced at Oct, while the regional award announced at November

pc fair 2009 Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

7. PC Fair – Organized by PIKOM, it is arguably the largest hardware, gadget fair in Malaysia. Held few times a year all over Malaysia, this fair used to be using as a medium to promote new solution/gadget with a bargain price.

When: First round started April every year.

ipcc Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

8. The Intellectual Property Creators Challenge (IPCC) – Annual creative multimedia content competition organized by MSC. Divided to 4 categories which are Animation, Computer Causl Games, Digital Interactive Comic and Mobile Edutainement Content.

When : Closing Date July 08

gew Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

9. Global Entrepreneurship Week Malaysia – An event where various type of peoples and organizations interact and taking part in a range of activities, to celebrate entrepreneurship across the globe.

When : 17 – 23 November

innotech Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

10. MSC Malaysia Innotech – Platform to connect stakeholders, local and international Venture Capitalists (VCs), entrepreneurs and implementation agencies as a means to move forward in the industry. International speakers within the industries will share their thoughts and ideas on the opportunities and challenges that exist in the Malaysian industry

When: Bi-annual

wcit Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

11. WCIT – Held in Kuala Lumpur in 2008, this event brings together global leaders in business, government and academia  through the exchange of policies and ideas on technology.

When: May

eny Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

12. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award – An award that need no introduction. It recognized entrepreneurs who has performed extremely well on their industry and leads the company to the new height. The winner will represent the country to the global award. 2008 winner can be found here.

When: Announced at the end of the year

itshowcase 468 60 Malaysias 2008 IT Events, Awards and Challenges

13 IT Showcase Asia – IT Showcase Asia emphasizes on managing your IT resources right. Major highlights of this high-profile congress would include the latest updates on virtualization, cloud computing, IT security, IT governance, refurbished technology and networking. This is the place to check out the latest technologies like FTTH, Broadband / WiMAX, Blade Server Technology, VoIP and much more!

Date : 6-7 October 2009
Venue : Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center

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