What is Switch™ World?

Switch™ World is an annual event organized by CG Computers Sdn. Bhd. for all things Apple related in Northern Malaysia. Switch™ World showcases the latest Macs, iPods, and iPhones as well as popular accessories with various events – from photo shoots, product demonstrations, to presentations – being conducted in a 3 day exhibition.

Who is CG Computers Sdn. Bhd.?

CG Computers Sdn. Bhd, is a veteran Apple Authorised Premium Reseller since 1995 and has grown to be one of the Malaysia’s leading Apple Resellers in the retail, education and enterprise market,  providing extensive training, assistance, and service for customers via the Switch™ CoffeeMUG training sessions conducted by the company, as well as the Switch™Care Apple Authorised Service Provider.

When and Where is Switch™ World 2010 going to be held?

Switch™ World 2010 will be held from Friday, June 11th to Sunday, June 13 from 10:00am to 10:00pm at the Gurney Plaza Ground Floor Central Atrium area.

What are the presentations in Switch™ World 2010?

1. Why you’ll love a Mac

2. Tips on iPhone / iPod touch

3. Shure Sound Isolating Technology

4. Garageband

5. iMovie

6. iPhoto

7. Print and Save with Fuji Xerox

8. Introduction to Wacom Tablets

9. Aperture 3

10. Photo shooting Contest

11. Studio Portrait Photo Shoot with Free Printout

12. Simple introduction on how to create an iPhone / iPod touch application

Check out our previous Switch™ World happenings here:

http://switch.com.my/blog/tag/switch-world-2009/

More Switch World 2010 Events, Promotions and Activities!

The Photo Contest main day will be on 2pm, Saturday, 12 June 2010 and the link to the Photo Contest Form are as follow: http://www.switch.com.my/pdf/switchworld2010.pdf

Last but not least, we’re also offering some Value Buys of 10% and 20% off! Check out the brands below!

(Yong Chern – YC)

Q: First of all, congratulations for being nominated as June 2010’s Switch Superstar! So tell us a bit about yourself, where are you from, your age, what do you do beside working at Switch, you know, the personal stuff.

YC: Before I start, I would like to thank Switch for honoring me as the Switch Superstar for the month of June 2010. Besides that, I want to thank Clement, Kant, Joanne, Jason Fong, Huey Shen, Marvin and other colleagues of QueensBay Mall outlet for guiding me through all the way. Anyway, I’m Toh Yong Chern from Penang island. I just celebrated my 22nd birthday last month together with my Switch colleagues. I’m having my final year with USM. I’m major in Finance and I’m taking Information Technology as well. During my free time, I enjoy watching soccer and playing basketball. I also love watching movies especially action movies and comedies. Last but not least, I love Apple products!

Q: When did you join Switch, and what made you join?

YC: I joined Switch last month as I am having my semester break. The reason I joined Switch was because I’m deeply addicted with Apple products, therefore I wish I could learn more about them!

Q: Please describe your typical day at work.

YC: Every time when a customer walks in, I greet them and try my best to assist them in the process of purchasing any Apple product or accessories. It includes recommending the right products for the customers, introducing them the special features of Apple products and so on. I also help customer to solve their problems on their Apple products. Other than that, I do check the stocks, clean the stores, and assist my colleagues if they need my help.

Q: What is your favourite part of working at Switch?

YC: The best part was helping customer to purchase their very first Apple product. I love sharing the “Wow!” factors of the Apple products with the customers and I feel very satisfy when customer love it too.

Q: Can you share with us the most important thing that you’ve learned from working at Switch?

YC: The most important thing I have learned working at Switch is that we have to equip ourselves with sufficient and correct knowledge about the products we are going to sell to the customers. So I always read tech news to keep myself updated with the latest technology or inventions available in the market. I will also seek for help from the seniors and experts when I have doubt with the products.

Q: What advice would you give to other Switchers (your colleagues) at work?

YC: “Rule No.1: The customer is always right. Rule No.2: If the customer is ever wrong, re-read rule #1″ quoted by Robert C. Wholey, founder of Wholey’s Fish Market. This is what I have learn from the class and found it is very important in order to run a successful business.

(Jasmim – J)

Q: First of all, congratulations for being nominated as May 2010’s Switch Superstar! So tell us a bit about yourself, where are you from, your age, what do you do beside working at Switch, you know, the personal stuff.

J: Hey, first of all I would like to thank Switch for nominating me, I truly appreciate all the guidance and support that has been provided to me, without the patient guidance especially from my seniors (Cedric and Jason) I will never even been considered. I was definitely in shock when I receive the mail. Anyway, my name is Jasmim Merican, I am 23 years old, born and grew up in Penang.  I’ve just completed my Degree in Computer Studies recently.

Q: When did you join Switch, and what made you join?

J: I joined Switch in November 2008, the main reason why I join Switch was because I have always been fascinated by Mac system. I was a PC user ever since I got my first PC when I was about 10 years old. I “Switch” to Mac just right after I joined Switch, it was definitely one of the greatest switching experience in my life.

Q: Please describe your typical day at work.

J: Well, my typical day at work consist of ensuring that all the Macs and iPods are in perfect order. In addition to that, I have to keep track of all incoming and outgoing stocks. Next is to make sure that all the demo units are clean and the display units in the store are well organized. Last but not least is to provide solutions to customers and switching them to Mac.

Q: What is your favourite part of working at Switch?

J: My favorite part of working at Switch is meeting various type of new customers and providing them solutions that will suits their needs.

Q: Can you share with us the most important thing that you’ve learned from working at Switch?

J: The most important thing that I have learned from Switch is that to always stay committed and always provide the solutions / service with integrity.

Q: What advice would you give to other Switchers (your colleagues) at work?

J: “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.  ~William Shakespeare”

(Kamil – K)

Q: First of all, congratulations for being nominated as April 2010’s Switch Superstar! So tell us a bit about yourself, where are you from, your age, what do you do beside working at Switch, you know, the personal stuff.

K: My name is Kamil Mahdi Abd Rahman. My state of origin is in Jitra, Kedah.I was born on 14.12.1977 so I am 33 years old this year. My hobby is surfing the internet, watching movies and I love to  do interior designing. I like to cook whenever I have a free time. Besides about myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Switchers especially Mr. Winson (our GM) to give me the chance to prove what I can do and also very thanks to Mr. John, Jason, Kant, Firdaus, Fazmy, Kong and Mr. Li for leading me and guiding me.

Q: When did you join Switch, and what made you join?

K: I joined this family on 13th January 2010. Learning was the main reason that I join Switch because I believe that they could provide me a well training and I am a gadget enthusiast.

Q: Please describe your typical day at work.

K: My routine at work is to ensure the shop is clean and most of all ensure the operations run smoothly. I also do stock checks from time to time and lastly is to maximize our sales.

Q: What is your favourite part of working at Switch?

K: My favorite part working with Switch is generating sales, the ability to explain the specialities of Apple products and manage to convince the customer to make a purchase without any hassle or doubts. Assisting the customers on their problems regardless of any Apple products is one of my role working in Switch as well.

Q: Can you share with us the most important thing that you’ve learned from working at Switch?

K: The most important thing that I’ve learnt was team work as well as Apple products.

Q: What advice would you give to other Switchers (your colleagues) at work?

K: Work in a healthy environment, sincere and passion in their work, be competitive & think positively. (Switchers Boleh!!!!)