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PC World and TechGuys first to launch Intel Remote Assist Technology

PC World has today announced the launch of new Intel® Remote Assist Technology, available exclusively on its latest range of Advent PCs, including the massive spec Advent QC6003 and Advent QC8003. Called TechGuys Remote Assist, the new service is only available at PC World stores across the UK and online at www.pcworld.co.uk

The 19″ Advent QC6003, (£579.99), has a really remarkable spec with a great range of features, powered by a Q8200 Intel® Quad Core processor. This impressive PC will happily run multiple applications seamlessly. The unit packs in a massive 6GB RAM, a colossal 640GB hard drive and stunning Intel® GMA X4500HD graphics.

The 22″ Advent QC8003, (£899.99), has a massive 8 GB Ram, powered by Q8200 Intel® Quad Core processor, 1TB hard drive and Nvidia 9600 GT 512MB graphics card for high end gaming. It also comes with a Blu-ray combo for watching HD quality DVDs.

Not only are these great, high spec PCs but they both come with The TechGuys Remote Assist, using Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology, available to consumers for the first time.

Using this technology, The TechGuys can remotely diagnose, and in many cases fix, common PC problems. This brand new service is a great way to get a PC fixed as quickly and efficiently as possible and is provided free for the first year.

Simon Betts, Senior International Buyer at PC World said:

“We are pleased that PC World’s Advent customers are the first to reap the benefits of The TechGuys Remote Assist, bringing them a winning combination of high spec PCs backed up by the reassurance of the latest Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology, should they ever need it.”

“The TechGuys Remote Assist minimises the time needed to spend on repairs or resolving software problems, enabling our customers to spend more time on the things they really want to do with their PC.”

“Intel and PC World have a common vision to make the home PC easier to use and maintain,” said David Tuhy, General Manager of Intel’s Platform Extension Services division. “For the first time, consumers can select from a range of PCs that have Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology that give them a built-in lifeline when they need it most by notifying technicians for PC service with a simple click of a button. PC World is in the forefront of providing consumers simplified computing solutions and differentiating their services in the marketplace.”

To see how the TechGuys Remote Assist works – click on the link below:
http://www.creative-engine.co.uk/clients/techguys/remoteassist.html

Specifications

Advent

QC6003

QC8003

Model No.

Advent QC6003

Advent QC8003

Price

£579.99

£899.99

Processor

Q8200 Intel® Quad Core processor

Q8200 Intel® Quad Core processor

OS

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Disc Drive

Dual Layer DVD Rewriter

Blu-Ray Combo

RAM

6GB RAM

8GB RAM

Hard Drive

640GB hard drive

1TB hard drive

Graphics Card

Intel® GMA X4500HD graphics

Nvidia 9600 GT 512MB graphics card

Wi-Fi

No

Yes

Bluetooth

No

No

Chassis

Black

Black

Webcam

No

No

USB Ports

8

8

Card Reader

7in1

7in1

Firewire

Yes

Yes

E-Sata

Yes

Yes

HDMI

Yes

No

Freeview tuner

No

No

 

1 thought on “PC World and TechGuys first to launch Intel Remote Assist Technology

mike March 9, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Out of interest,how much is 6gb of ram worth,is it comparable to following,
6GB Corsair Dominator DDR3 RAM 1600MHz Memory + Fan Kit,
299 pounds on ebay?

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