Delivering state-of-the-art performance in a stylish package, Acer America today offers the new Acer^® Aspire AS5740 and AS7740 Series of notebook PCs.  These mobile powerhouses feature the new Intel^® Core™ i3 and Core™ i5 processors, widescreen HD displays, first-rate graphics and Acer’s acclaimed Gemstone Blue design with prices beginning at just $599.99.
“As games become more lifelike and movies push the limits on special effects, more powerful and intelligent performance is required for a truly dynamic computing experience,” said Preeta Anil, senior product marketing manager for Acer America.  “Consumers wanting to enjoy all the latest digital media in a mobile platform will appreciate the AS5740 and AS7740 Series.  Featuring extremely fast processors and in select models, discrete ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD graphics and Blu-ray disc drives, these notebooks truly bring digital entertainment to life.” 

 
Multi-Core Processors Match Workload
With faster, smarter multi-core technology, the new AS5470 and AS7740 Series fueled by Intel^® Core^™ i3-330M (2.13GHz) and Core^™ i5-430M (2.26GHz) processors, are designed to please some of the most demanding computer users.  Whether it’s composing digital music, editing photos, or playing casual games, the new Aspire AS5740 and AS7740 notebooks enable users to enjoy the best in digital media and be more productive with the ability to multitask quickly and easily. With an intelligent design that accelerates to accommodate demanding tasks, both new series of notebooks are offered in many different configurations that allocate power where it’s needed most.  
Powerful ATI Radeon™ Graphics Maximize the HD Experience; Accelerate Multitasking
Select models boast ATI Mobility Radeon^™ HD 5650 or ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 graphics, providing performance and portability for entertainment and productivity on the go.  The ATI Mobility Radeon^™ HD 5650 with 1GB Dedicated VRAM features the most advanced technology that offers a host of advantages from playing the hottest Blu-ray movies and other HD content at full 1080p resolution to accelerating the most demanding applications, such as video editing.  It also provides superior multi-monitor support that includes expanding the field of view across up to six displays and exceptional optical clarity for a truly immersive entertainment experience.  
The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 with 512MB dedicated memory produces quality images for viewing HD content and playing popular games as well as the speed necessary for accelerating everyday applications.  Both discrete graphics leverage ATI Stream technology, which enables the CPU and GPU to work together more efficiently for a significant increase in system performance.  With DirectX^® 11 support, users can play the latest HD games with superior image clarity and striking 3D visual effects for astonishing realism.  In addition, both GPUs enable users to dynamically switch between integrated and discrete graphics to optimize the notebook for maximum performance when desired and long battery life while on the go.
Beautiful “Gemstone Blue” Design; 15.6- and 17.3-Inch HD Widescreen Displays
Elegantly crafted, all of the new notebooks are encased in Acer’s eye-catching Gemstone Blue design, known for its glossy sapphire blue exterior and smooth rounded edges. A backlit power button and textured NeoWeave palm rest enhance the look and feel.  The systems offer a full keyboard and a front access card reader for convenience.
The AS7740 Series boasts a widescreen 17.3-inch Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD with a true cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio.  Full HD resolution reveals beautiful picture quality for enjoying entertainment created in the 1080p format. The large display is ideal for those who prefer a bigger screen for viewing movies or playing games as well as being able to scroll less when looking at websites or spreadsheets.  
The AS5740 Series comes with a 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal TFT LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio and full HD resolution, large enough for mobile savvy customers to easily view web pages, documents, email, digital media and more.
Affording easy, intuitive PC navigation, the new Aspire notebooks have a multi-gesture touchpad.  Users can scroll, rotate, zoom in and out and quickly flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets, long lists of files, music playlists and more by pinching, flicking and swirling their fingers across the touchpad.  The touchpad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.
Dolby-Optimized Surround Sound, Blu-ray and More
High quality graphics and Dolby^® -optimized surround sound enhance movies and games with dynamic, realistic images and audio. Select models come with a Blu-ray disc drive at a very affordable price point.  The Blu-ray drive delivers high def music and movie effects with true-to-master precision and enables users to burn CDs and DVDS of their favorite music, photos and videos.
A webcam and digital microphone make it fun and easy to get virtual face time with friends and family via live video streaming and video chat.  Both the AS5470 and AS7740 Series notebooks come with integrated media readers and offer up to 650GB hard drives⁽¹⁾ with ample room for storing a vast library of applications, files and digital media.
A wide array of ports including HDMI, enable the laptops to support any PC or TV video format via a single cable, while four USB 2.0 ports connect to the latest peripherals and digital devices.  Integrated 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless and Gigabit Ethernet LAN provide fast access to email, the web and social networks.
The systems are Energy Star^® qualified and outfitted with Genuine Windows^® 7 Home Premium, enhancing the user experience with an easier to use interface and more reliability and responsiveness.
Pricing/Configurations/Availability
The Acer^® Aspire AS5740 and AS7740 Series notebooks will be available for U.S. customers at leading retailers beginning on Jan. 17, 2010.  A sample configuration as well as specifications and pricing follow.
Acer^® Aspire AS5740G-6979 Notebook PC – Prices begin at $749.99
Intel^® Core i5-430M^® Processor (2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L3 Cache)
15.6-Inch HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-Backlit Display (16.9 Aspect Ratio; 1366 x 768 Pixel Resolution)
4GB DDR3 1066Mhz Dual-Channel Memory
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
ATI Mobility Radeon^™ HD 5650 with 1GB Dedicated VRAM
500GB SATA Hard Drive⁽¹⁾
8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N+ WI-FI CERTIFIED
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Built-in Webcam
Two Built-In Stereo Speakers and Dolby^® Home Theater Audio Enhancement
True 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Output
Multi-Gesture Touchpad
Four USB 2.0 Ports and HDMI
6-Cell Li-Ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to Four Hours Battery Life⁽²⁾
6.16 Pounds
Measures 15.1 (W) x 9.9 (D) x 1.03/1.05 (H) Inches
One Year International Traveler’s Warranty
Acer^® Aspire AS7740-5142 Notebook PC – Prices begin at $749.99
Intel^® Core i3-330M^® Processor (2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L3 Cache)
17.3-Inch HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-Backlit Display (16.9 Aspect Ratio; 1600 x 900 Pixel Resolution)
4GB DDR3 1066Mhz Dual-Channel Memory
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Blu-ray Drive
Intel^® Graphics Media Accelerator HD With 128 MB Dedicated System Memory
500GB SATA 2.5 Hard Drive⁽¹⁾
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Intel^® Centrino^® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Acer Nplify
Dolby^® Optimized Surround Sound System with Two Built-In Stereo Speakers
Built-in Webcam
Multi-Gesture Touchpad
Four USB 2.0 Ports and HDMI
6-Cell Li-Ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 3.5 Hours Battery Life⁽²⁾
7.05 Pounds
Measures 16.18 (W) x 10.78 (D) x 1.58/1.77 (H) Inches
One-Year International Traveler’s Warranty
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world’s No. 3 vendor for total PCs⁽³⁾ and No. 2 for notebooks,⁽⁴⁾ with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer.com for more information.

Acer America today debuts the next generation of its acclaimed line of Aspire One netbooks. These new Aspire One AO532h netbooks are packed with powerful features and performance to boost productivity and battery life, enhancing the mobile computing experience.
Designed for all day mobility and connectivity, the Aspire One AO532h netbooks feature the latest Intel® technology with the Intel Atom N450 processor, 10 hours of battery life(3), fast Wi-Fi connectivity, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit TFT LCD and a large keyboard with a Multi-Gesture touchpad. All this power and functionality comes in a package that is only 1-inch thin and weighs just over 2-1/2 pounds, making it a true mobile companion.

"These new Aspire One netbooks offer mobile users some of the features and performance of a larger notebook, while providing a highly portable, compact design that’s easy to take anywhere,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. "Consumers can browse the Internet, check email, share photos, enjoy their entertainment applications, and even get work done wherever their travel takes them.”
High-Performance Features That Save Power for All Day Mobility

Engineered for extreme mobility, the Aspire One utilizes the energy-efficient Intel® Atom(TM) N450 processor, integrated Intel graphics and the mobile Intel NM10 Express chipset to keep users connected while on-the-go.
To further support power savings and longer battery life, the netbooks’ 10.1-inch LED-backlit TFT LCD saves 22.2 percent power compared with other netbook displays(4).
The new Aspire One netbook line offers many configurations to fit a wide range of consumer needs. Batteries are one component that have several options, including a high-density, six-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery that delivers up to 10 hours of battery life or a 6-cell Li-ion (4400 mAh) for up to 8 hours battery life. Additionally, the batteries give a slight tilt to the netbook for a more comfortable typing experience.
Mobile Performance and Connectivity

The new Aspire One AO532h netbooks offer users a simple and reliable mobile computing solution. The netbooks all come with ample memory and a large internal hard drive to store plenty of digital albums, music and documents.
To remain connected, the netbooks feature 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and fast Ethernet LAN connectivity. For further communications needs, the netbooks are equipped with a built-in webcam, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and video conferences. A built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes.
The Aspire One netbooks have a 10.1-inch CrystalBrite(TM) LED-backlit display, offering a broader viewing area for Web page navigation and data input. They also utilize a Multi-Gesture Touchpad, allowing users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows users to scroll, zoom in and out, and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Additionally, a larger keyboard – 93 percent standard size – is more convenient for typing.
Several of the new netbooks include Windows® 7 Starter Edition, combining the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

Pricing/Configurations/Availability

The Acer® Aspire One AO532h netbook will be available for U.S. customers at leading retailers this month. A sample configuration follows.
Acer Aspire One AO532h
•       Intel® Atom(TM) Processor N450 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
•       10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite(TM) LED-backlit Display
•       Mobile Intel® NM10 Express Chipset
•       Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
•       1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
•       160GB(2) 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
•       Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
•       Acer InviLink(TM) Nplify(TM) 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
•       10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
•       Built-in Webcam
•       Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
•       Multi-Gesture Touchpad
•       3 – USB 2.0 Ports
•       6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
•       2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg
•       10.17” (W) x7.28” (D) x .99” (H)
•       Windows® 7 Starter
•       Three stylish colors: Onyx Blue, Garnet Red and Silver Matrix.
•       MSRP: $299.99

About Acer America
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks top 3 for total PCs(1) and No. 2 for notebooks(1), with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful acquisitions of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement in staging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

Acer America, part of the world’s second largest PC vendor , today introduced its new TravelMate Timeline series of notebook PCs for business customers. The new TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371 are ultra-thin mobile workhorse notebooks designed for on-the-go professionals who need prolonged productivity. A long lasting six-cell battery provides up to eight hours of power when Acer PowerSmart Manager is enabled.

With prices ranging from $899 to $999, the TravelMate Timeline series delivers excellent performance and the capabilities most important to travelling professionals.

Offering a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo Processors supporting Intel 64 architecture and equipped with the Intel GS45 Express chipset, and either 3GB or 4GB of fast SDRAM, the TravelMate Timeline notebooks provide the horsepower business professionals need for multi-tasking, e-mail, Internet browsing or powering through advanced applications.

Keeping sensitive work information safe and secure, each TravelMate Timeline series notebook features the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, providing the peace of mind and security that business travelers, in particular, will appreciate.

For traveling professionals and off-site workers who need to stay in touch with the home office and clients, the TravelMate Timeline notebooks makes it easy to browse websites, check email or make VOIP calls through a range of communications capabilities, including 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth and gigabit LAN. In addition, an integrated webcam is included for face-to- face interactions and videoconferencing sessions.

The TravelMate Timeline notebooks offers displays ranging from 13.3, 14.1 to 15.6 inches, keeping the notebooks thin and light, providing an ideal size and weight for most traveling professionals. Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with full support for Microsoft DirectX10 delivers bright, crisp graphics and video.

In addition, the wide keys of the Acer FineTouch keyboard allow for comfortable typing while on the road, and the multi-gesture touchpad lets users navigate, zoom and scroll with remarkable ease. A touchpad lock prevents accidental cursor movement.

Back in the office, an optional Acer EasyPort IV port replicator provides quick connection to desktop peripherals, such as a keyboard, monitor and printer. A 5-in-1 card reader makes it easy to transfer photos from a camera or camcorder.

Giving businesses flexibility and convenience when it comes to their operating systems, the TravelMate Timeline series comes with Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed, and can be easily overwritten with Windows XP Professional, which Acer provides on a CD.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

Available now from Acer’s reseller partners, the new TravelMate Timeline series includes the following models:

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8571-6465

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
• 15.6-inch display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GM45 Express chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
• 320GB⁽³⁾ SATA hard drive
• Integrated Super-Multi drive
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
• 3 – USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
• 3.5 lbs.
• 12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
• Energy Star^® 5.0 compliant
• MSRP $999

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-6306

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
• 14.1-inch display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GM45 Express chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
• 320GB⁽³⁾ SATA hard drive
• Integrated Super-Multi drive
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
• 3 – USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
• 3.5 lbs.
• 12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
• Energy Star^® 5.0 compliant
• MSRP $999

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8371-6457

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
• 13.3-inch display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GM45 Express chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
• 320GB⁽³⁾ SATA hard drive
• Integrated Super-Multi drive
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
• 3 – USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
• 3.5 lbs.
• 12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
• Energy Star^® 5.0 compliant
• MSRP $919

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8571-8537

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (3MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
• 15.6-inch display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GM45 Express chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 3GB (2/1) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
• 250GB⁽³⁾ SATA hard drive
• Integrated Super-Multi drive
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
• 3 – USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
• 3.5 lbs.
• 12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
• Energy Star^® 5.0 compliant
• MSRP $899

Acer TravelMate Timeline TM8471-8818

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (3MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) pre-installed; Windows XP Professional CD included
• 14.1-inch display (1366 x 768)
• Intel GM45 Express chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 3GB (2/1) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
• 250GB⁽³⁾ SATA hard drive
• Integrated Super-Multi drive
• Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Bluetooth, gigabit LAN
• 3 – USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) battery
• 3.5 lbs.
• 12.67” (W) x 0.92” to 1.13” (H) x 8.97” (D)
• Energy Star^® 5.0 compliant
• MSRP $899

All models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer notebook PCs are backed by toll-free service and support.

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks top 3 for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks¹, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful acquisitions of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement in staging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

© 2009 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

⁽¹⁾ Source: Gartner data, FY2008.

(2) Depending on configuration and usage.

⁽³⁾ Accessible capacity varies: MB =1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

The computing equipment used to support the Olympic games have always been chosen for their stellar performance and reliability, the same qualities that drive the world’s leading athletes to the top of their game.

As a Worldwide TOP Partner in the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Acer is proud to be providing more than 6,500 pieces of computing equipment and more than 100 engineers and technicians to support the management of what is probably the most complex sporting event in the world.

In addition, Acer is commemorating its partnership in the Olympic Games with a range of special edition products, which are distinguished by the Acer Olympic Games composite logo, showing the Acer brand name and the Olympic rings together.   These special-edition products were designed to showcase excellence in engineering and design.

Below follows more details on Acer’s role in providing IT products and support, as well as information on the new Special Edition notebooks and LCDs, all available now.

During the games, a large number of critical applications will be running on Acer equipment, supporting the delivery of results and updates to the press and fans. Acer notebooks, desktops, monitors and servers will support the deployment of sporting events at 9 competition and 6 non-competition venues over a 16-day period. Many of these systems will have to be duplicated in different cities and all venues will be controlled remotely.

Equipment will be subjected to severe weather conditions, enormous stress and will run continuously for 24 hours a day. This is why products destined for the Olympic Games were carefully chosen to deliver top performance and extreme reliability for seamless, error-free operation at the Games.

Among the computers supporting the Olympic Games IT infrastructure will be Acer Veriton 1000 and Acer TravelMate 6592. With their unmistakable reliability, manageability and high performance, the world’s greatest sporting events will be served by the world’s best-engineered notebooks.

Acer Special Edition Notebooks
• Acer Aspire 4810T – Sporting a glossy silver finish and diamond-cut Olympic Games composite logo (showing the Acer brand name and the Olympic rings together), this special edition of the award-winning Timeline series is a 14-inch ultrathin and ultra-light notebook that combines top performance with more than 8 hours battery life for a full day of computing power.
Based on the latest Intel ULV processors, it also comes with the latest communication options to keep you in constant touch with personal and business contacts.
Ideal for mobile entertainment, the HD resolution LED backlit display with true 16:9 aspect ratio and Dolby Sound Room provides a first class cinematic viewing experience, delivering PC based entertainment at its finest.

• Aspire 1810T — Featuring a sliver brushed metal finish and the diamond-cut Olympic Games composite logo, the 1810T combines extreme thinness and featherweight design with superior performance and more than 8 hours battery life.  It is slim and light enough to be carried along at all times, allowing you to be productive and get more done while traveling or working off site.
Despite its small size (less than one-inch thin and weighing only about 3 pounds), the Aspire 1810T can deliver the power and performance expected from a full-sized laptop for a full 8 hour work day.
Acer Special Edition LCDs

• The Acer G5 series of displays (the G205H and G245H) combine a striking design with high-end features, so you can experience the excitement of true to life quality images.  Available in two screen sizes (24- and 20-inches), both proudly show the Five Rings Olympic logo on the brushed aluminum base and on the rear of the body.
The fashionable G5 displays are designed to deliver a winning visual experience, with full HD or HD resolutions, 2ms response time and advanced digital connectivity thanks to the HDMI and DVI ports.  Enhanced moving-picture performance and an exceptionally high contrast ratio with ACM delivers a dramatic improvement in gradation and detail.

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The Acer Aspire 5517 is a 15.6 inch notebook from Acer’s Aspire 5 series of budget notebooks. It features an AMD Athlon 64 processor, integrated ATI graphics and DVD/ RW drive. The Acer Aspire 5517 spots a design that features a black faux snake skin lid with a silver Acer badge. Its lid and frame is made out of plastic but the chassis provides a solid feel is it also incorporates heavy duty lid hinges. On the inside, the Acer Aspire 5517 spots a black keyboard that is surrounded by a wrist rest that is in gunmetal gray for a smudge-free and comfortable typing experience.
Specifications
The Acer Aspire 5517 measures 1.5 in x 14.4 in x 10.8 in (H x W x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 6 lbs including its battery. It comes under a 1 year limited warranty. The Acer Aspire 5517 operates on a Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Input devices consist of a keyboard and a touchpad. Interface connections consist of audio line in (1/8 inch mini), audio line out (1/8 inch mini), Ethernet RJ45 port, Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports and VGA port. There is also a memory card slot that is compatible with memory Stick, MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card, and xD-Picture Card. Besides that, the Acer Aspire 5517 also spots an LCD display with glossy screen that measures 15.6 inches diagonally and has an aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen has a maximum WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and can support up to 16.7 million colours. In terms of video features, the Acer Aspire 5517 incorporates an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 chipset with up to 256 MB of dedicated video memory. As for graphic features, the Acer Aspire 5517 incorporates an integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 graphics card. Besides that, the Acer Aspire 5517 also has support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 as well as support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor. In terms of storage, the Acer Aspire 5517 also has a built-in DVD +/- RW DL optical drive. It also has an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive that has a capacity of 250 GB. In terms of communications, the Acer Aspire 5517 has Ethernet 10/ 100 Mbps capabilities, as well as Wireless Ethernet IEEE 802.11 b/ IEEE 802.11 g capabilities. The Acer Aspire 5517 operates on an AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile processor that has a speed of 1.2 GHz. Besides that, it also has a cache size of 512 KB with a data bus speed of 800 MHz. In terms of its main memory, the Acer Aspire 5517 comes with an installed DDR2 SDRAM memory of 3 GB. However, it has the ability to support up to 4 GB of installed memory. There is also a dedicated number pad and its touchpad is lightly textured. There are also two wide mouse buttons right below the touchpad. For added conveniences, the Acer Aspire 5517 also has a built-in 5-in-1 card reader that is compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-picture card. There are also two USB 2.0 ports situated on the side of its body. The Acer Aspire 5517 comes pre-installed with software including Acer eRecovery management, Acer GameZone, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version), Microsoft Works 8.5 (full version), Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60 day trial) and NTI Media Maker. The Acer Aspire 5517 is powered by a six-cell lithium-ion battery that can provide up to 2.5 hours of battery life. Alternatively, it can also be powered via a 65 watt AC adapter.
Reviews

“With the Acer Aspire 5517-1643, you get what you pay for, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You don’t get much in the way of computing power or features, but for $450 you do get a solid 15-inch notebook that is capable of handling your basic everyday tasks. If you require more horsepower and a more robust feature set, the Dell Studio 1555 is your best bet.” (PCMag, 2009)

Acer America, part of the world’s second largest PC vendor¹, today debuted the new Ferrari One notebook PC to U.S. customers. An Acer exclusive, the Ferrari One is a full-featured, 11.6-inch notebook PC utilizing the same exquisite details and performance features celebrated by Scudetto Ferrari, the world’s most prestigious racing team.

Racing Performance in a Notebook PC

In the true spirit of the Ferrari racing team, the Ferrari One notebook combines performance and extreme portability. Fueled by VISION technology from AMD, the notebook delivers highly responsive, balanced multitasking performance via the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor with low-power CPU designed for long-lasting battery power. ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics provides high-definition visual quality coupled with up to 4GB of DDR2 667MHz system memory to drive digital and multimedia features and other demanding applications with ease. The Ferrari One comes equipped with Windows 7 Home Premium, 250GB hard drive and a built-in optical drive.

Along with its 11.6-inch HD widescreen display, the Ferrari One notebook features a sleek, ultraportable design, measuring about one inch thin and weighing only 3.31 pounds. The look and feel of Formula 1 racing is shown throughout the notebook’s detailed design, including the checkered palm rest extending into a comfortable full-size keyboard, the metallic LED-lit power button and yellow prancing horse emblem that perfectly complements the notebook’s red cover. Ferrari enthusiasts will also note the tire-shape grips underneath the notebook’s body, racing-inspired wallpaper and calendar, as well as a quick access key to Ferrari.com.

The notebook features enhanced stereo speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® Audio Enhancement, which deliver vibrant surround sound and bass effects to bring a true cinema-style experience to movies, music and casual games.

The Ferrari One notebook’s integrated 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless technology and Gigabit LAN facilitates smooth and trouble-free emailing and web browsing. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam and Video Conference solution enables high-quality video chats and VoIP with friends, family and work associates, even in noisy environments. The notebook’s Ferrari-engraved Multi-Gesture Touchpad lets users pinch, flick and swirl fingers on the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

“Both Acer and Ferrari have a tradition of designing products built on passion, innovation and performance,” said Chris White, senior director of U.S. business management for Acer America. “The new Ferrari One notebook blends the ideas of racing and technology into a superior PC product.”

Acer Ferrari One FO200-1799 Notebook Specifications

• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor L310 (1.20 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display
• AMD M780G Chipset
• ATI Mobility Radeon^™ HD 3200 Graphics
• 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel Memory
• 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement
• Full-size Acer FineTip Keyboard
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom and page flip
• 3 – USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 – VGA port
• 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), up to 5-hour battery life²
• 3.31 lbs. (system unit only)
• 11.2 x 8.03 x 0.9/1.2 inches
• MSRP: $599.99

Availability and Pricing

The Acer Ferrari One FO200-1799 netbook is available now via Acer’s authorized resellers and at major retailers nationwide, with prices beginning at $599.99. The Ferrari One comes with a one-year limited warranty.

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks top 3 for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful acquisitions of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement in staging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

© 2009 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

¹ Source: Gartner data, 3Q 2009
² Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.

The Acer Aspire 1410 is a netbook that is lightweight and has an 11.6 inch display and a full size keyboard. It is available in three colours including sapphire blue, diamond black and ruby red. The Acer Aspire 1410 is ultra-thin and weighs just over 3 lb, making it ultra portable. It also incorporates Acer ComfyTouch technology that uses an innovative design to air-cool the processor and notebook case so that the notebook remains cool even after running for a full day. Besides that, the Acer Aspire 1410 also features earth-first mobility which means that it allows you to realize energy savings even when you are on the road or plugged in at your desk, saving up to 40% of power compared to typical notebooks.

Specifications
The Acer Aspire 1410 measures 285.0 mm x 204.0 mm x 22.1 mm ~ 30.0 mm (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 1.4 kg. It is Energy Star compliant and Wi-Fi certified. The Acer Aspire 1410 operates on a genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Alternatively, it is also backwards compatible with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating systems. In addition to that, the Acer Aspire 1410 can run on an Intel Core 2 Solo Processor SU3500 with 3 MB on its L2 cache with a data bus speed of 1.4 GHz and an FSM of 800 MHz, or an Intel Celeron M Processor ULV 743 with 1 MB on its L2 cache with a data bus speed of 1.3 GHz and an FSB of 800 MHZ, or even an Intel Celeron Processor SU2300 with 1 MB on its L2 Cache with a data bus speed of 1.2 GHz and an FSB of 800 MHz. Besides that, the Acer Aspire 1410 also incorporates a Mobile Intel GS45 Express chipset. In terms of memory, the Acer Aspire 1410 incorporates 2 GB that can be installed either as one memory chip in one of two memory slots, or as two 1 GB memory chips in each of the two memory slots. The Acer Aspire 1410 also incorporates DDR2 667 SDRAM memory technology and can support an upgrade of up to 4 GB, comprising of one 2 GB chips in each slot. In terms of storage, the Acer Aspire 1410 has an internal hard disk drive that has a capacity of up to 320 GB with 5400 RPM. For added convenience, there is also a 5-in-1 card reader that supports optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card. The Acer Aspire 1410 comes with a one year parts and labour limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty. For security purposes, the Acer Aspire 1410 is capable of user, administrator and hard drive passwords. It also comes with a Kensington lock slot. The Acer Aspire 1410 is powered by a six-cell lithium ion battery that provides up to 6.0 hours of battery life depending on configuration and usage. Alternatively, it can also be plugged into a wall socket via a 30-watt AC adapter. Pre-loaded software include Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Game Console, Acer Game Zone, Acer GridVista, Acer Video Conference Manager 4.0, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, CyberLink PowerDVD, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, and McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version). User interfaces include an 84 key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with an inverted T cursor layout, an embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, and international language support. There are also 10 function keys, four cursor keys and two Microsoft Windows keys. Besides that, the Acer Aspire 1410 also has a multi-gesture touchpad that supports circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom and page flip.

Reviews

“The battery life could be better, and some netbook fans may decide that an 11.6 inch laptop is just too large to be truly portable. But during the two weeks that I’ve been testing the Aspire 1410, I’ve come to rely on it as a workhorse laptop that can handle almost any task I can throw at it. the Aspire 1410 has become the first laptop I grab whether I’m about to run out of the house, or just to the living room for some light web surfing.” (LiliPuting, 2009)

“If you like the portability of netbooks, but you want more power and a bigger screen in the same price range, the Acer Aspire 1410 is a very good choice. While identical in appearance, the Aspire Timeline 1810T lasts a couple of hours longer on a charge and offers more memory and hard drive space. However, that system costs $200 more. At $399—the same price as most premium 10-inch netbooks—the 1410’s dual-core processor, portability, comfortable keyboard, and over 6 hours of battery life make it a compelling choice.” (LaptopMag, 2009)

“Acer really hit the nail on the head with this Aspire 1410.  However, as with anything it is not perfect and will not fit everyone’s needs.  The touchpad is poorly designed as it is hard to tell the edges.  Acer support does not have the best reputation, if something goes wrong it could be a real hassle dealing with support.  And of course, while the Acer 1410 performs better than any netbook it’s still vastly under powered relative to more full sized laptops with 15-inch plus sized screens such as the HP Pavilion dv6t or Dell Inspiron 15.” (StudentBuyingGuide, 2009)

The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that is designed in Acer® Gemstone blue and features a 18.4 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution Acer® CineCrystal WUXGA+ TFT display powered by NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GS graphics. The notebook runs Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system, and is powered by Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 (6MB L2 cache, 2.60GHz, 800MHz FSB) with up to 4GB (2/2) DDR2 667 SDRAM. It supports a 320GB hard drive and has integrated Blu-ray Disc™ drive / Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM) combo, a 6-in-1 card reader, 802.11a/g/n WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, integrated webcam, and is covered by a three-year limited warranty. The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 provides users with high-definition and sound via its Full HD display and built-in speakers. The Aspire® 8920 also features a touch-sensitive CineDash media console that responds instantly and give users access to entertainment on the fly. This is the first notebook from Acer to come with a 16:9 screen and true 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution. The audio system is supported by Dolby® technology. With Dolby Home Theater®, Acer® Tuba CineBass booster and the five integrated speakers on the Aspire® 8920, users are provided with optimal listening for their favorite music.

Specifications
Form factor
The Acer Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that features built-in Devices Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Subwoofer and embedded Security Fingerprint reader in its 17.4 in x 11.8 in x 1.7 in / 9.0 lbs blue colored form factor that is localized for the United States. The notebook has a wireless IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Processor
The notebook is powered by a 1.83 GHz Intel Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9500 with Multi-Core processor technology (Dual-Core) at 64-bit processor. It has a data bus speed of 667.0 MHz and is mounted on a Mobile Intel PM965 Express chipset. The unit is supported by a 2.0 MB cache L2 memory, up to 3.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) on DDR2 SDRAM – 667.0 MHz via SO DIMM 200-pin slot (2 slots).

Environmental Parameters
The Aspire 8920-6048 is a notebook that is compliant to EPA Energy Star standards.

Storage Controller
The Aspire 8920-6048 features a Serial ATA-150 hard disk drive that has a 250 GB capacity. It also supports an integrated DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM optical drive with 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD) read speed; 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) write speed and 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) re-write speed. The notebook also supports a 6 in 1 card reader for xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card and MMCplus.

Display
The Aspire 8920-6048 supports a 18.4 in TFT active matrix with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (WUXGA+). It has 24-bit (16.7 million colors) color support and features CineCrystal technology.

Video
Video is supported by NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS TurboCache supporting 1280MB graphics card with up to 512.0 MB video memory.

Audio
Audio support comes in the form of stereo microphone, supported DirectSound and Dolby Home Theater.

Other features
The Aspire 8920-6048 supports an integrated webcam, and features a 4-way scroll button, a keyboard and touchpad as well as a built-in numeric keyboard. The notebook also features a Modem Fax / modem with a transfer rate of 56.0 Kbps, and is compliant to ITU V.92 protocols and specifications. The unit also features Wake on Ring modem function.

Networking
The Aspire 8920-6048 provides users with wireless connectivity via NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG that features Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR data protocol. The notebook comes with Acer SignalUp technology.

Expansion / Connectivity
It supports the following input and output interfaces and expansions: 1.0 x Network – HDMI – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1.0 x TV antenna – SPDIF output/headphones/line-out – RJ-11, 4.0 x Modem – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Display / video – VGA – 4 pin USB Type A, 1.0 x Microphone – Line-in – RJ-45, 1.0 x Audio – Input – IrDA, 1.0 x Audio – Input – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Infrared – Phone line – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1.0 x Display / video, and 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB port.

Battery
The Aspire 8920-6048 is powered by a 8-cell Lithium ion battery that provides users with an estimated battery life of 2.5 hour(s).

Operating System / Software
The Aspire 8920-6048 comes bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, Acer GridVista, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works 8.5, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Launch Manager, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Instant-on Arcade, CyberLink PowerDirector (Trial, OEM), Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer Crystal Eye and NTI Media Maker (OEM).

Reviews

“The Acer Aspire 8920 was born to entertain. From its huge 18.4in display and Blu-ray drive to its extremely powerful processor and graphics card you can be guaranteed there won’t be a dull moment with this laptop around.” – (PC Advisor UK, 2008)

“If you need a basic, workhorse desktop replacement, you have cheaper, more sensible choices than the Acer Aspire 8920. But if flashy looks and big-screen entertainment are your goals, the 8920 deserves a spot on your short list.” – (PC World, 2008)

Acer America today announced its new Aspire 5738DG – an innovative notebook with 3D viewing technology. Featuring advanced display capabilities, high-definition graphics engine, premium Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and Dolby® surround sound, the Aspire 5738DG delivers cinematic images that literally pop from the screen, while maintaining the performance and productivity features of a desktop replacement notebook.

Introduced with the exciting new Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook will be available this week at select retailers.

“This holiday season, we are seeing 3D content become more prevalent in popular films and games,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. “The new Acer Aspire 5738DG notebook enables consumers to enjoy exciting new 3D entertainment on a mobile PC that can also replicate a 3D experience from standard 2D content. This product upholds Acer’s strong tradition of combining innovation with value by delivering leading-edge technology at an affordable price that makes it accessible to the average consumer.”

Seamless 2D to 3D functionality

The Aspire 5738DG features the unique TriDef® 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses to enable vibrant 3D visuals. Not only does it handle 3D content with ease, but the Aspire 5738DG also takes 2D content and replicates a vivid 3D experience. It allows customers to easily switch from standard viewing applications like spreadsheets, documents and email to 3D enjoyment with a simple click of the mouse. The TriDef solution includes a simple and intuitive interface, which also allows customers to view 3D multimedia without the need for a special graphics card.

The notebook features a 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal™ HD display coated with a special 3D film which clings to the panel pixel by pixel, enabling the LCD technology to deliver a 3D image. Users slip on a pair of included 3D polarizer eyeglasses, which filter 2D images to 3D, and enjoy eye-popping, true cinematic high def playback of movies, video and games. Customers can use the TriDef Media Player for playback of videos and photos in 3D, while the TriDef Ignition tool to enables 2D to 3D conversion for games and applications supporting DirectX 9 and above.

Beyond the notebook’s unique 3D capabilities, the Aspire 5738DG provides HD entertainment with a host of high-performance features. The system is fueled by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor technology, providing the power needed to enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in digital media. Powerful ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Graphics with 512 Dedicated DDR3 VRAM graphics delivers vivid color and crisp detail and provides the muscle to render 3D content for a cinematic multimedia experience in a mobile package. Dolby Home Theater® Audio Enhancement with built-in stereo speakers and 5.1-channel surround sound output brings entertainment to life with vibrant audio clarity.

Comfortable Usability and Mobile Performance for Work and Play

Customers will have plenty of ways to access, store, share and enjoy their digital media files. The spacious 320GB hard drive can store a vast library of music, video, photos, spreadsheets and email. An integrated multi-in-one media reader enables a convenient connection to peripherals and electronic devices, while the HDMI port allows the system to support any PC, TV or other device via a single cable to its HDMI port. The four USB 2.0 ports provide ample connections to peripherals and consumer electronics.

The Aspire 5738DG notebook’s integrated 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless technology and Gigabit Ethernet facilitates smooth and trouble-free emailing and web browsing. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam enables high-quality video chats and VoIP with friends, family and work associates. It can also capture still pictures and videos for sharing with others. The notebook also utilizes a Multi-Gesture Touchpad which lets customers pinch, flick and swirl fingers on the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows customers to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The touchpad lock also prevents accidental cursor movement.

The new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook PC also comes with helpful and easy-to-use one-touch buttons: the Acer Backup Manager for backing-up important files and information, and the PowerSmart button for maximizing battery life. In addition, the notebook is Energy Star qualified.

Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 3D Notebook PC Specifications

• Intel^® Core^™ 2 Duo processor T6600 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.2GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
• Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal^™ LED-backlit TFT LCD with integrated TriDef^® 3D screen
• Mobile Intel^® PM45 Express Chipset
• ATI Mobility Radeon^™ HD 4570 with up to 2304MB of HyperMemory^™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system memory)
• 4GB of DDR2 1066 MHz memory
• 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive¹
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
• Dolby^®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad
• 4 – USB 2.0 Ports
• 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
• 6.16 lbs. (system unit only)
• 15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches
• Gemstone design
• MSRP: $779.99

Availability and Pricing

The Acer Aspire AS5738DG-6165 notebook will be available for U.S. customers with Windows 7 Home Premium this week at leading retailers. Pricing begins at $779.99.

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world’s No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. For more information, please visit www.acer.com/us.

© 2008 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

¹ Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes

Acer America, the world’s second largest notebook PC vendor and third largest PC vendor¹, today announced U.S. availability of the Aspire One AOD250 netbook featuring a dual-boot operating system including Android™ and Windows XP® Home. The open design of Android gives Aspire One users faster connections to the Internet and increased access to productivity and entertainment applications. Continuing to push the envelope on mobile computing solutions, Acer is offering the 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD250 with Android and Windows XP to U.S. customers with prices beginning at $349.99.

The Aspire One AOD250 netbook includes a dual-boot feature allowing users to switch between Android and Windows XP Home operating systems with just a click of a mouse. Designed specifically for mobile devices and applications, Android allows the Aspire One netbook to boot up and shut down quickly with “instant on” Internet connectivity, saving time and boosting productivity.

“The Android operating system and the Aspire One netbook is an ideal combination for end users that require a highly mobile device for data consumption,” said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president of product management for Acer America. “The unique dual-boot OS on the new Aspire One ensures users fast connections, the familiarity of Windows, and the added convenience of open source mobile platforms and applications.”

Combining ultra-portability and design

The Aspire One netbook is a simple and reliable mobile computing solution. Engineered for extreme mobility and weighing less than three pounds, the Aspire One utilizes the energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ Processor N280 to keep users connected while on-the-go. The Aspire One comes with a high-density, six-cell, 5800 mAh battery, 1GB of memory, integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi network connectivity, and a generous 160GB internal hard drive to store plenty of digital albums, music and documents. The Aspire One utilizes a Multi-Gesture Touchpad, allowing users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

The Aspire One has a 10.1-inch CrystalBrite™ LED-backlit display, offering a broader viewing area for Web page navigation and data input. For communication needs, the netbook is equipped with the Acer Crystal Eye webcam, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light situations. A built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes. Bluetooth® 2.1 allows the Aspire One easy connectivity to enabled wireless devices, such as phones, printers and PDAs.

Acer Aspire One AOD250 with Android™ Specifications

• Intel® Atom™ Processor N280 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
• Dual-Boot Operating System, choose between Android™ and Windows® XP Home operating systems
• 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite™ LED-backlit Display
• Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Bluetooth® 2.1
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
• Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
• Dolby® Headphone Technology
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad
• 3 – USB 2.0 Ports
• 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5800 mAh)
• 2.79 lbs. | 1.27 kg
• 10.2” (W) x 8.4” (D) x 1.0” (H)
• MSRP: $349.99
• Four stylish colors: Ruby Red, Diamond Black, Sapphire Blue and Seashell White

Pricing and Availability

The Aspire One AOD250 netbook is available now via Acer’s authorized resellers and at major retailers nationwide, with prices beginning at $349.99. The Aspire One comes with a one-year limited warranty.

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world’s No. 3 vendor for total PCs⁽¹⁾ and No. 2 for notebooks,⁽¹⁾ with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer.com for more information.

© 2009 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

¹ Source: Gartner data, FY 2008