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PRODUCTS EVENTS LAUNCHESMONTBLANC CHRONOGRAPH WITH SILICON ESCAPEMENT Montblanc’s Nicolas Rieussec chronograph with a silicon escapement premiered at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva in January. It will be available here in October 2010 in a limited edition of 25 individually numbered pieces.

The new movement and its silicon escapement are ensconced

in an 18 carat red gold case that measures 43mm in diameter, and it has sapphire crystals above the dial and in the back.

An easy to grasp, knurled red gold crown is inlaid with the

Montblanc emblem and

can be used to wind the mainsprings

and to set the time and the

calendar display. The dial has an eye-

catching bridge for its elapsed time counters. This elegant timepiece has a brown alligator leather wristband secured by a double folding clasp

crafted from 18 carat red gold.

FOUR NEW PERSONAL COMPUTER OPTIONS FROM LENOVOLenovo recently launched a range of four new personal computers. The IdeaPad S10-3t and S10-3 netbooks combine portability, style and industry-leading technologies that will help redefine the netbook category. The S10-3t is the first multitouch capacitive convertible netbook tablet. Its Lenovo NaturalTouch responsive fingertip touch screen technology, rather than the normal pressure touch technology, creates an optimal user experience.

The G460 promises a powerful computing experience using the Intel core processors with Intel Intel Turbo Boost Technology and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and 500GB of HDD storage. It comes with HD graphics support and HDMI connectors so users can enjoy crisp and vibrant multimedia content.

The IdeaCentre B500 all-in-one desktop is best suited to serious gamers and

multimedia users, featuring an Intel® Coretm 2 Quad processor, powerful discrete graphics, up to 4GB DDR3 memory and 1TB HDD storage space. The 23-inch Full HD screen and high-quality JBL-brand integrated speakers provide a quality viewing experience. Additionally, the inclusion of a built-in TV tuner

also allows the B500 to receive terrestrial TV transmission.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 is priced at RM1,399 while the Lenovo IdeaPad

S10-3t is priced at RM1,899.The Lenovo IdeaPad G460 is priced from RM2,249 according to specifications.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 is priced at RM3,699.

portfoliocompiled by Jasmime Kaur

jasmime.darshan@bizedge.com

pictures by Chu Juck Seng & Suhaimi Yusuf

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(From left) Persatuan Kebajikan Kanser Kanak-

Kanak (Peka) representative Afsah Ramli, MyFranchise chairman Datuk Ahmad Shalimin Ahmad Shaffie and Maybank executive vice-president and head of cards and payments Ashraf Ali Abdul Kadir at the launch of “Gloria Jean’s Coffee Prefers Maybankard Debit” in Kuala Lumpur recently. The campaign, which runs until June 30, offers special rewards and discounts on food and beverages for customers who use Maybank’s debit or credit cards at Gloria Jean’s outlets nationwide.

OCBC Bank Malaysia Bhd head of consumer financial services

Charles Sik (right) and Pacific Mutual Fund Bhd CEO Michael Auyeung at the unveiling of the Pacific ELITE funds on March 4 in Kuala Lumpur. The Pacific ELITE funds, marketed solely by OCBC Bank and managed by Pacific Mutual Fund, allow investors to invest in trust fund units without the 5% sales charge.

AmBank Cards Centre general manager for credit card and

line of credit Perry Ong (right) and AmBank auto finance division head Shaharudin Ismail at the launch of Ambank CARz Card for motorists on March 3 in Kuala Lumpur. Cardholders can get 5% cash rebate on all petrol brands nationwide, preferred pricing on auto parts and services, 0% instalment plans on motor insurance and road tax, as well as a rewards programme.

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ZENITH’S UTLRA THINZenith’s Ultra Thin timepiece is only 7.6mm

thick with a 40mm diameter. This stylish wristwatch has an automatic elite caliber movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of 50 hours. It comes in two models — 18 carat rose gold or stainless steel with a transparent sapphire case back — and several dial options. Choose from a silver, black, slate grey sunray or a white lacquered dial. And there are limited edition dials available in brown, silver and black sunray. For the strap there is a choice of black or brown alligator leather with an 18 carat rose gold or stainless steel buckle depending on the model.

The timepiece will be available at the end of March at the Sincere and Cortina watch boutiques. The price is not available yet.

VENTURING DOWN UNDER… Secret Recipe Cakes and Café launched its 222nd outlet in Melbourne, Australia, recently. In conjunction with the event, it donated A$10,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital. From left are Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe, Royal Children’s Hospital special events committee chairman Lillian Frank and Secret Recipe Australia Pty Ltd managing director Low Ming Siong.

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