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Myer Honeymoon Over: EEE For All |
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Written by Adam Gosling
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Monday, 14 January 2008 |
Following the sales success Myer has had with the Australian release of the EEE PC, ASUS has now extended distribution locally making the device available through a range of other leading retailers.
Ted Chen, Managing Director of ASUS Australia, said, "The Eee
PC has taken Australia by storm, fascinating the public and captivating
the media. Due to the tremendous enthusiasm the Eee PC has generated,
ASUS is pleased to be extending distribution to Australia's major
retailers to meet consumer demand."
ASUS has added
Betta Electrical, David Jones, Good Guys, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi,
Officeworks, Retravision and WOW Sight & Sound to the list of
retailers selling the product.
"The Eee PC has been moving
fast since it hit Myer stores in December 2007 and continues to do so.
So far approximately 80% of stock has been sold through major
Australian retailers and we are trying to get as much allocation as
possible from our headquarters to ensure there is stock on shelves,"
said Chen citing high Australian demand.
The Eee PC went on
sale in Myer Sydney City on Saturday, 1 December 2007 and was sold out
by 12.30pm on the same day. On the following day it went on sale in
Myer stores nationwide and as at close of business Monday, 3 December
2007 all capital city stores (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide,
Perth) were sold out, with limited quantities available in metropolitan
stores.
Available in white and now also in black , the
revolutionary Eee PC is a new line of PC - a lifestyle gadget designed
for internet access and learning. It is based on the three Es: Easy to
learn, Easy to work, Easy to play; and focuses on providing users with
comprehensive Internet applications and excellent mobile online
experience, says the company.
The Eee PC is now available at major with a recommended retail price of AU$499 inc GST.
  
  
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