Go Jumbo for 'Convergence' this GITEX

These packages combine compliant digital interactivity across categories and can provide on-demand access to virtually limitless resources across various media and formats. Jumbo aims to elevate the mindset amongst consumers who would like to adopt 'convergence' through its GITEX theme as part of their digital lifestyle.

"Seamless inter-operatability amongst the various gadgets used in our daily lives is going to be the crux of our offering. Furthermore, increasing access to broadband internet connection has meant that more and more consumers in the UAE are having a home network in place. We see a huge demand for electronic devices, fixed and mobile that can have the ability to share media content between different locations and different devices. So this year, our focus is to ensure that our consumers are able to buy intelligently bundled technologies at 'never-before prices'," said Arvind Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Jumbo Electronics.

While GITEX Computer Shopper is the destination for the retail industry to move boxes, Jumbo's aim is to propel consumers to understand and adopt modern technology to ultimately make their lives simpler and more convenient.

The 'Convergence' theme will be reflected at the Jumbo stand at GITEX Computer Shopper (Stand No. A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2) at the Airport Expo Centre, and across the Jumbo retail network of 26 stores in the UAE. The bundled offers featuring packages of convergent technologies will have leading brands such as Sony, Acer, Nokia, HP, Dell, Sony-Ericcson, amongst several others.

The theme will feature the ability to import and export various media formats to and from different mobile gadgets with the help of modern storage devices.

Jumbo's Convergence packages this GITEX include a special package of products where one can download movies and music from internet transfer it to the laptop, store in Memory stick and even enjoy them on a mobile or any other compatible Home entertainment system. This package includes the latest Sony VAIO; Sony Hi Fi AZ series with USB Hub; Sony Micro vault, Sony Digital Camera T5, Sony DVD Camcorder, Sony MP3 Walkman, Sony Noise cancellation headphones along the Sony Ericsson W800i - the first Walkman GSM Triband phone; which comes loaded with MP3 songs.

Consumers have adopted and are increasingly beginning to use convergent technologies. Today's mobile phones converge as Consumer Electronics, Digital Still Camera's, Video Camcorders and MP3 Music Players. The products Jumbo has bundled in this package include - the Sony Ericsson W800I, Nokia N90, Sony Ericsson K750I.

Another interesting package at Jumbo stands includes IT Products converging with Mobile Phones. Technologies such as Wifi LAN, Video-Conferencing, Xcel/PowerPoint/Word are available on Mobile Phones; Buetooth printers and laptops are connected onto Networks over GPRS Networks using GSM-PCMCIA cards. Products in the package include the Nokia N9500 and Nokia N6630 with HP

Photosmart Printers and Sony Ericsson W800i and Sony Ericsson K750i and PCMCIA cards.

Shoppers should also look out for the Acer Living Centre; which brings computing and home entertainment together with style. This product symbolizes convergence as various technologies integrate into one single unit. Consumers can watch DVD movies, record TV programmes, listen to music, play video games, surf the web, in addition to standard computing requirement of a PC. An Acer LCD-TV, Digital camera and PDA can be easily plugged in to leverage the power of the Acer Living Center. The Center comes equipped with Microsoft XP Media Center Edition.

Surprise winnings will be an additional feature with Jumbo 'Scratch and Win Promotion' at GITEX. Shoppers can spend AED 250 on any products at the Jumbo stand to participate in the Scratch and Win Promotion. The regular advantages of purchasing from Jumbo's retail outlets, such as free insurance and extended warranty will be extended to GITEX purchases.
Come visit the Jumbo stand at the Dubai Airport Expo Convention Centre - Stand No. A1, A2, B1. B2, B3, B4, C1, C2