Standard Bank, Samsung and Microsoft have partnered to give Standard Bank customers first option on Samsung's new Ativ tablets running the new Microsoft Windows 8 operating system before the devices are available in the mainstream market.
The announcement coincides with the worldwide launch of the highly-anticipated Windows 8 operating system. Launches were held in New York and South Africa on 25 October.
The Standard Bank banking app, launched earlier this year on Apple, Android and BlackBerry platforms, is the first South African banking app in the Windows 8 app store. Since it was launched in July, Standard Bank's banking app has had more than 160 000 downloads.
First bite
Samsung's Windows Ativ tablets will be available to only Standard Bank customers in South Africa for a limited time, ahead of their launch into the market.
The Samsung Windows Ativ tablet is designed for portability, with a width of just 8.9mm and weight of 570g. It has a 10.1-inch HD display, 2GB RAM and microSD memory capability. Its USB port is cited as a key differentiator among similar devices. With dual screen for split screen viewing, long battery life, and flexible user modes, the Ativ Windows Tablet allows for multi-tasking, productivity and efficiency.
The tablets can be purchased on the Standard Bank Web site by Standard Bank cheque or credit card holders. They will sell for R6 695, below the usual retail price of R7 999, and will come with a free cover. There are a limited number available.
If customers choose to pay via their credit card, they will be defaulted to the budget option at a 0% interest rate. Standard Bank is also offering customers an ADSL service at a 15% discount through Internet Solutions. This includes access to 500MB of free WiFi traffic at any "always-on" hot spot around the country, a 1GB mailbox and a fax-to-e-mail account.
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