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Consumer Electronics Brand AKAI Launches New Range of LED and LCD Televisions
NEW DELHI, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Unveils India's 1st 29 Inch Ultra-Slim LED TV 29E12 With Narrow Bezel of Only 9 mm -
Targets 50% Growth in Next Quarter
AKAI, one of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands with over eight decades
of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, has announced the launch of
its new range of attractively priced LEDs and LCD televisions. The company has launched 2
new models of LED TVs and 1 new model for LCD TV. The range includes India's first 29 inch
ultra slim LED with only 9 mm narrow bezel (model LED29E12) whose initial response has
been extremely encouraging. AKAI India is targeting a growth of 50 percent in the next
quarter with its diverse range of LEDs, High Definition LCDs and CRT televisions.
Announcing the launch of the new range of TVs, Mr. Pranay Dhabhai, Managing Director,
AKAI India said, "AKAI is known for its value driven advanced Japanese technology,
state-of-the-art products and design, and is today present globally. India is a key growth
market for AKAI, especially in an environment where the contribution of the Brazil,
Russia, India and China (BRIC) markets is growing globally. With our new range of
affordably priced and technologically superior LEDs and LCD TVs, we hope to make a strong
value proposition to the buyer in the Indian hinterland across smaller towns and
villages."
"We are targeting a growth of 50 percent in the festive season and our innovative
launches coupled with festive offers and discounts will further help us achieve these
figures," he added.
AKAI's new 29-inch LED TV 29E12 is an ultimate union of performance and style, with
latest in design narrow bezel of only 9 mm, possibly the narrowest amongst the available
LEDs in India. The ultra slim 29 LED TV has special Blu-ray USB feature that allows the
user to enjoy playback of full HD movies straight on the LED TV through the provided two
USB slots. Besides, full HD format, these USB slots have capability of playing all other
popular movie, picture and music formats.
Other key features include natura light technology with dynamic back light, brushed
finish, 3D dynamic noise reduction, 3D comb filter, dynamic skin correction, and many
more. The model with 236 channels also allows one to pack in sports, movies and games with
an amazing backlit picture, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of
sleep timer and picture freeze. It also supports USB 2.0 for both movies and still photos.
AKAI 40-inch Full HD LED Television model Takashi 40 combines a more aesthetically
pleasing innovative design, flawless viewing experience with enhanced connectivity
options. Takashi 40 comes with narrow bezel of 12 mm and displays super-high resolution of
1920 x 1080 pixels. AKAI Takashi 40 LED has 3 HDMI slots which allows the user to stream
high definition content from Blu-ray players, laptops, camera and other devices. It has
special features like dynamic skin correction, natura light technology, 3D comb filter, 3D
noise reduction. Like the 29 inch LED, Takashi 40 is also equipped with Blu ray USB
feature which has capability of playing all popular Full HD movies, picture and music
formats. The model is available across India at leading retail outlets.
AKAI 15-inch LCD TV model Cutie comes with high gloss piano finish and USB Blu-ray
player which allows playing all popular Full HD movies, indeed a first-of-its-kind for the
size and segment of LCD. Also, Cutie has digital photo frame feature which allows one to
store numerous pictures in USB and use the product as a photo frame. The high definition
television comes with dynamic contrast of 100000:1 and a strong sound of 200W PMPO Stereo.
New LCD TV is also PC compatible with one HDMI slot. The model is available across India
at leading retail outlets.
Notes to Editors:
Products priced between Rs 7,990/- to 44,990/-
Model LED29E12: Rs. 21,990/-
AKAI Takashi 40: Rs. 44,990/-
AKAI Cutie: Rs. 7,990/-
About AKAI India:
AKAI brand has its origins in Japan and is now present worldwide. It has a very high
re-call in India and has been present for nearly two decades. In 1990's, AKAI changed the
dynamics of Indian consumer electronics industry by offering state-of-the-art products
with great consumer offerings. One of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands
with over eight decades of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, AKAI
announced its revival in the India market with the launch of its new range of ultra-slim
LED, LCD High Definition and CRT televisions. AKAI's Indian product portfolio includes
consumer electronics, appliances, home entertainment, telecom, IT and digital products.
About Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.:
Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (GBES) is a multi-brand,
multi-product-sale, distribution, logistics and after-sales service company established in
2009 for business in India and neighbouring Countries. Commercial activities started in
January 2010. GBES has 19 branch offices, 26 warehouses and 640 service centres spread
across India covering major towns and cities. GBES is exclusive licensee for AKAI brand in
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Sharma, 91-8394901869
Secondary Media Contact: Ruby Sinha, ruby@kommune.in, 91-9811639657
Source: AKAI India
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Consumer Electronics Brand AKAI Launches New Range of LED and LCD Televisions
NEW DELHI, August 28, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Unveils India's 1st 29 Inch Ultra-Slim LED TV 29E12 With Narrow Bezel of Only 9 mm -
Targets 50% Growth in Next Quarter
AKAI, one of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands with over eight decades
of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, has announced the launch of
its new range of attractively priced LEDs and LCD televisions. The company has launched 2
new models of LED TVs and 1 new model for LCD TV. The range includes India's first 29 inch
ultra slim LED with only 9 mm narrow bezel (model LED29E12) whose initial response has
been extremely encouraging. AKAI India is targeting a growth of 50 percent in the next
quarter with its diverse range of LEDs, High Definition LCDs and CRT televisions.
Announcing the launch of the new range of TVs, Mr. Pranay Dhabhai, Managing Director,
AKAI India said, "AKAI is known for its value driven advanced Japanese technology,
state-of-the-art products and design, and is today present globally. India is a key growth
market for AKAI, especially in an environment where the contribution of the Brazil,
Russia, India and China (BRIC) markets is growing globally. With our new range of
affordably priced and technologically superior LEDs and LCD TVs, we hope to make a strong
value proposition to the buyer in the Indian hinterland across smaller towns and
villages."
"We are targeting a growth of 50 percent in the festive season and our innovative
launches coupled with festive offers and discounts will further help us achieve these
figures," he added.
AKAI's new 29-inch LED TV 29E12 is an ultimate union of performance and style, with
latest in design narrow bezel of only 9 mm, possibly the narrowest amongst the available
LEDs in India. The ultra slim 29 LED TV has special Blu-ray USB feature that allows the
user to enjoy playback of full HD movies straight on the LED TV through the provided two
USB slots. Besides, full HD format, these USB slots have capability of playing all other
popular movie, picture and music formats.
Other key features include natura light technology with dynamic back light, brushed
finish, 3D dynamic noise reduction, 3D comb filter, dynamic skin correction, and many
more. The model with 236 channels also allows one to pack in sports, movies and games with
an amazing backlit picture, amplified and enhanced surround sound, and the convenience of
sleep timer and picture freeze. It also supports USB 2.0 for both movies and still photos.
AKAI 40-inch Full HD LED Television model Takashi 40 combines a more aesthetically
pleasing innovative design, flawless viewing experience with enhanced connectivity
options. Takashi 40 comes with narrow bezel of 12 mm and displays super-high resolution of
1920 x 1080 pixels. AKAI Takashi 40 LED has 3 HDMI slots which allows the user to stream
high definition content from Blu-ray players, laptops, camera and other devices. It has
special features like dynamic skin correction, natura light technology, 3D comb filter, 3D
noise reduction. Like the 29 inch LED, Takashi 40 is also equipped with Blu ray USB
feature which has capability of playing all popular Full HD movies, picture and music
formats. The model is available across India at leading retail outlets.
AKAI 15-inch LCD TV model Cutie comes with high gloss piano finish and USB Blu-ray
player which allows playing all popular Full HD movies, indeed a first-of-its-kind for the
size and segment of LCD. Also, Cutie has digital photo frame feature which allows one to
store numerous pictures in USB and use the product as a photo frame. The high definition
television comes with dynamic contrast of 100000:1 and a strong sound of 200W PMPO Stereo.
New LCD TV is also PC compatible with one HDMI slot. The model is available across India
at leading retail outlets.
Notes to Editors:
Products priced between Rs 7,990/- to 44,990/-
Model LED29E12: Rs. 21,990/-
AKAI Takashi 40: Rs. 44,990/-
AKAI Cutie: Rs. 7,990/-
About AKAI India:
AKAI brand has its origins in Japan and is now present worldwide. It has a very high
re-call in India and has been present for nearly two decades. In 1990's, AKAI changed the
dynamics of Indian consumer electronics industry by offering state-of-the-art products
with great consumer offerings. One of the largest Japanese consumer electronics brands
with over eight decades of lineage as a technology innovator in consumer electronics, AKAI
announced its revival in the India market with the launch of its new range of ultra-slim
LED, LCD High Definition and CRT televisions. AKAI's Indian product portfolio includes
consumer electronics, appliances, home entertainment, telecom, IT and digital products.
About Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.:
Global Brands Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (GBES) is a multi-brand,
multi-product-sale, distribution, logistics and after-sales service company established in
2009 for business in India and neighbouring Countries. Commercial activities started in
January 2010. GBES has 19 branch offices, 26 warehouses and 640 service centres spread
across India covering major towns and cities. GBES is exclusive licensee for AKAI brand in
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Sharma, 91-8394901869
Secondary Media Contact: Ruby Sinha, ruby@kommune.in, 91-9811639657
Source: AKAI India
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