MICROSOFT OPENS MALAYSIA'S FIRST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTRE

If you’re unsure whether you should buy a certain Microsoft product like Microsoft Office, Windows or Phone, then don’t just sit there and wait, you can now head on down to Low Yat Plaza to experience it for yourself at the newly launched Microsoft Experience Centre. Microsoft today launched the Experience Centre on the 4th floor of Low Yat Plaza, the first of its kind to allow consumers to gain information and updates on anything and everything about Microsoft. 

“Microsoft Malaysia will also be utilizing the Microsoft Experience Centre as an avenue to create stronger awareness amongst consumers on the value of genuine software. This centre marks Microsoft’s continuous efforts in educating consumers on Microsoft’s latest technologies and the rewards of buying genuine. This is in line with the Government’s efforts to make Malaysia piracy-free.” – Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia.

Hit the jump for more information, and also find out how you can stand a chance to win a BMW 320i and other fantastic prizes.

Understanding that the PC market in Malaysia is growing at a healthy rate and more than 70% of sales come from the retail segment, Microsoft decided to launch the Experience Center to reach out to consumers and strengthen their relationship with the retail partners in the well-known IT mall. The location was also strategically selected because according to research from Gfk Retail and Technology Malaysia, Low Yat Plaza is a substantial source from which 55% of Malaysia’s total PC shipments of 1.6 million come from.

From now till 31 July 2010, all you have to do is purchase a genuine Windows 7 or Office 2007/2010 and you can stand a chance to drive home a BMW320i or win fantastic prizes such as a trip for 2 to Bali, a 42” LCD TV and many more. All you need is a genuine copy of the respective Microsoft products, a receipt as proof of purchase, answer a simple question and sign “Genuine” in your most creative manner, and submit your entry at the Microsoft Experience Centre located on the 4th Floor of Low Yat Plaza.

We’ll leave the creativity up to you, but read the hint right below to help yourself get started before you run off to buy a Microsoft Windows 7 or Office 2007/2010.