Friday 14 March 2014

Lenovo launches its LTE smartphone in Malaysia: the Vibe Z

Photo - Models show the Lenovo Vibe Z during the Malaysian launch.


Computing firm Lenovo has introduced its first LTE smartphone in Malaysia, the Vibe Z, which will be available in partnership with Celcom Axiata (Celcom) for a period of one month exclusively before the device is made available through Lenovo's retail partners.

Lenovo Malaysia country general manager, Khoo Hung Chuan said, "We created the new Vibe Z with its elegant design, high performance and custom software so that people can truly have the best smartphone experience now at the speed of LTE."

"The introduction of the Vibe Z further highlights how the Vibe series has begun to show a real impact in the premium segment of the smartphone market." said Khoo.

He said the Vibe Z, which is equipped with gesture controls, photo enhancement software and other technologies in a razor-thin form, focuses on the premium space of the smartphone market.


Photo - (From left) Model; Chua Chiang Song, Senior Sales Manager, MIDH, Lenovo; Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia; Noora Mat Rifin, Head of Device Marketing & Product Development of Celcom Axiata Berhad; Foo Mun Yee, Sales Manager Smartphone Division, Lenovo Malaysia and Model holding the Lenovo Vibe Z.

Celcom Axiata's chief marketing officer, Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with Lenovo, a well-known and trusted brand in the competitive world of smartphones. Through their partnership, we will offer our customers the privilege to be among the first to get hold of the latest smartphone in town and exclusive packages that will give them an enjoyable and seamless smartphone experience with lightning-fast speeds of Celcom 4G LTE."

Zalman said the Lenovo Vibe Z will be available nationwide exclusively from Celcom from 15th March 2014. "Customers who purchase the device with exclusive plans that take advantage of Celcom's 4G LTE network will receive a RM50 [US$15.26] shopping voucher as a limited time offer. Meanwhile, Celcom will also be offering the Lenovo Vibe Z from as low as RM688 [US$210] to the first 30 customers at its exclusive customer launch at Blue Cube@Sunway Iconic on 15th March 2014, who also stand to win exciting freebies."

Computerworld

2 comments:

  1. For the first 30 customers only to get the golden offer in the restricted time.

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  2. I personally think RM688 is a hefty price to pay since you are tied 24 months in the contract. Twelve month should be good.

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