XCome`s XLex Bilingual Dictionary featuring World Renowned Langenscheidt Content Preloaded on ASUS Eee PCs
Released on: January 24, 2008, 10:10 pm
Press Release Author: XCome Technology
Industry: Telecommunications
Press Release Summary: XCome Technology announced the new bundling of the XLex bilingual dictionary, featuring Langenscheidt and Berlitz content, on the ASUS Eee ultra-portable PC.
Press Release Body: Taipei, Taiwan – Jan 24, 2008 – XCome Technology, a leading mobile services provider announced the new bundling of the XLex bilingual dictionary, featuring Langenscheidt and Berlitz content, on the ASUS Eee ultra-portable PC. One of the key benefits of the Eee PC is that it is “Easy to Learn, Easy to Work, and Easy to Play.” Highlighting the latest content from world-renowned dictionary publisher Langenscheidt, the bilingual dictionary covers English to English and English to French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, or Spanish (language pairs are dependent on region purchased) with over 240,000 words and phrases. It is currently available in the German retail market, other European nations, and worldwide.
This is unique from other e-learning offerings because it is globally distributed as acknowledged by ASUSTeK Chairman Jonney Shih’s statement that “ASUS has high hopes for the Eee PC line, which could make up as much as 20 percent of the global market for laptop PC sales by 2010.” . States Jack Yang, XCome VP of Sales and Marketing, \"We are honored to partner with Langenscheidt and ASUS to serve ultra-portable PC users’ needs as well. Since the Eee PC is targeted at a broad spectrum of age groups, we strive to provide relevant and branded e-learning content to them.\"
“We are happy to be part of this new generation of mini computers from ASUS and XCome from the very outset.“ states Hubert Haarmann, Director of e-business at Langenscheidt.
About ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS is a world class leader in design and manufacture of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100,000 and an award-winning R&D design team, BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100” has ranked ASUS among the top 100 technology companies in the world for ten straight years. In 2006, ASUS reported annual revenue of $17.4 billion dollars and shipped over 55 million motherboards – representing 1 in 3 PCs sold in the world during that year. With its innovative product designs, legendary quality and superb customer support, ASUS took home the honor from Wall Street Asia as the Number 1 Manufacturer in Quality and Services in 2006.
About Langenscheidt The Langenscheidt publishing group is an internationally-operating, family-run business steeped in tradition. It offers a wide variety of publications dedicated to languages, knowledge, travel, and cartography, as well as technology and sales. The international range runs to almost 10,000 titles. What began with books and self-study materials in 1856 now encompasses a broad spectrum of printed and electronic media and even online services. The company employs approximately 1,400 people around the world, and brings together the Langenscheidt, DUDEN, Meyer, Brockhaus, Berlitz Publishing, Polyglott, APA, Hexaglot, Mentor and Axel Juncker brands. Langenscheidt also has several American subsidiaries, international sales centres and technical plants. www.langenscheidt.de
About XCome® Technology Co., Ltd. XCome is the world leader in innovating software solutions for telecom operators and handset and PC manufacturers. XLex Mobile Learning is available on Java, Symbian, BREW and other platforms and is preloaded on over 14 million tier one handset manufacturers including Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Nokia. Dedicated to the latest mobile based technology, XCome has launched a user-friendly series of products to enrich users’ mobile lives. For more information, visit the global official website: www.xcome.com
Web Site: http://www.xcome.com
Contact Details: Alfred Lien; +886.2.2999.8818; Alfred.lien@xcome.com
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