I am excited to bring you the news that the Q1 one is Officially here. Tegatech Australia has today announced a partnership with
Samsung Australia -
Q1 Ultra Mobile PC Officially available! For me personally the lead up to this event has been UMPC making history in Australia, and is the turning of a new age for this region. Earlier this year I was regrettably told that Australia was not earmarked at all for the Q1, so upon hearing the news of its Official Availability I was absolutely rapt for the Aussie lovers of this gear!
Tegatech Australia Official Partner of Samsung Q1In a partnership seen as strategic as much as anything else Samsung Australia today gave Official Distribution rights to
Australia's only Tablet PC Distributor, Tegatech. This means that Australia now has an "Aussie Q1" with specifications outlined in the
spec sheet provided today.[
Q1 in AUstralia]
Not only did the Q1 go live today but so did all the
matching accessories - I can't wait to get the car kit and keyboard stuff! Given that the Q1 was the "Original" Origami (touted on all Samsung sites as the World's first UMPC) it warms me inside to know that Australia will now have exposure. As you all know I've owned one for some time and it still is arguably the sexiest off all the UMPC available on the market. Can't wait to see what Australia thinks...
A copy of the Official Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Samsung Australia selects Ultra Mobile PC Partner
Distributor Tegatech Australia gets Official Approval for Samsung Q1
Sydney, September 29th, 2006 � Tegatech Australia, a leader in the Ultra Mobile PC space, has today been given Official approval to distribute the Samsung Q1 to its channel of Authorised Resellers. In a move seen as strategic for Samsung the new partnership is designed to leverage off of Tegatech Australia�s key focus in the region � the Tablet.
�Our commitment to Distributing Tablet PC hardware in Australia and NZ has brought us to this point,� said a Tegatech representative. �We�re excited about the role and are placing as many resources available to ensure its success. The fact that the role has been given to us almost exclusively is a huge plus.�
Meanwhile Samsung is reported to be pleased with the decision as the Q1 Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) still remains a fairly misunderstood product within the industry. Given the penetration that Tegatech Australia has in the Tablet PC market, Samsung is looking to leverage off of that and establish a solid presence for the Q1 device.
Tegatech has held key talks with National Sales Manager for Samsung Australia, Joe Serra, and is pleased with the outcomes. While Tegatech will not have access to much of the Samsung IT range Mr. Serra has asked for a concentrated focus from Tegatech towards the Q1 and the Reseller Channel.
�We understand the product and have a growing channel of Authorised Tablet PC Resellers with proven track records; they are innovative and proactive with their solutions. The Q1 not only provides a pleasant user experience but it can increase productivity too,� Tegatech said. �With our commitment to the Resellers, and the Samsung Q1, we can help ensure that UMPC is in fact a success downunder.�
About Tegatech Australia
Tegatech Australia is the only Tablet PC specific Distributor in the Australia/NZ marketplace. By focusing so heavily on the Tablet PC form factor Tegatech has enhanced the Reseller experience via a commitment to training and support. Close ties to Microsoft creates a synergy that allows resellers to grow and enhance their presence in the Tablet space.
Established in 2003 Tegatech is now seen as a market leader in the Tablet PC arena. By targeting resellers-only Tegatech has grown from strength-to-strength. Via strategic reseller partnerships that focus on vertical markets, and the corporate sectors, Tegatech is creating a groundswell of interest. Current Tablet successes include the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), National Australia Bank (NAB), TAB Corp and more.
For further information about Tegatech Australia or the Samsung Q1 UMPC please contact Tegatech on tel: + 61 2 9400 5666 or visit the website:
http://www.tegatech.com.au--ends�
Toll Free: 1800 615 617
Email: sales@tegatech.com.au
Website: http://www.tegatech.com.au
Image Bank: http://www.tegatech.com.au/reseller/image_bank.php
Whenever Dr. Neil Roodyn is in your country you just know that some good stuff is gonna' happen. On this occasion Neil and I both got together for some geekish fooling around that included rebuilding his PC and mud wrestling between the Raon Digital Vega and the Samsung Q1. Not only did we have fun and games but we actually got some work done too - oh, and Dr. Neil's Notes number 20 went live on the day also.
