Laptop and netbook manufacturer Acer has been quiet for a while now regarding its upcoming devices until today. Today the company has decided to launch its new netbook. Acer has finally released its Aspire One D255 netbook in stores in the United States. According to Acer, the new Aspire One D255 netbook will be sold by its retailer Home Shopping Network (hsn.com).

The Aspire One D255 netbook is said to be the first model of its line to be available in the United States. It works on the new 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. It comes with a memory capacity of 1GB RAM and a 250GB hard drive. It has a 10.1-inch display that features a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Wi-Fi connectivity is also featured on this netbook.

The Acer Aspire One D255 netbook is available for $399. It comes in an array of colors including red, black, aquamarine and sandstone.

For a while now, Acer has been creating a netbook that is set to work on Google’s Chrome OS. Acer, on its part, has been very quiet about its new subject, but thanks to a recent leak we were able to know a little about the details. The leak comes after a staff on Acer’s side has been reporting on an unnamed netbook. The device is going through several tests notably the Linux and Google Chrome as bug reports were submitted based on these tests.

Aside from that, we were able to fish a few details regarding the unnamed Acer netbook itself. Here goes; it works on a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 CPU; it comes with a 1GB of memory and 8GB SanDisk pSSD (solid state disk). It has a feature that is quite common on other netbooks: an ambient light sensor. It also features WiFi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity as its connection options. No word yet on the pricing or release date, but experts say it won’t be long. Stay tuned for more updates on this Acer Google Chrome netbook.

Acer manufacturer recently introduced its newest laptop model, known as the Aspire 7552G which is also designed with the VISION Technology features, similar to the one used in the Aspire M5400 desktop version. Along with this technology, it comes with mobile processor in the likes of the AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile processor and also an ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD graphic card for enabling HD gaming capability.

Acer also provides its customers with a variety choice of screen sizes to choose ranging from 14.1-inch, 15.6-inch or even a 17.3-inch wide display for users to enjoy the HD quality images. All of the display screens are also designed with an aspect ratio of 16:9, with LED-backlit for reducing its energy usage so that its battery life would be able to last much longer and also a more balanced brightness level.

Other features of the Acer Aspire 7552G laptop also include a Blu-ray player, plus an HDMI port for enabling easy connectivity of the device to the latest HD displays, television as well as projectors for viewing any of your favorites movies in full HD.

Looking around today we came across this claim that the Aspire 5732Z-443G32Mn is the perfect laptop. What do we look out in a laptop? Or rather, how can we define the perfect laptop? We think the ‘one’ should have a long-lasting power, light portability and most important of all, the best performance. Not forgetting the fact that the laptop has to be worth its price.

The Aspire 5732Z-443G32Mn comes with an Intel Pentium T4400 running at 2.2GHz and with an integrated graphics card. It has 3GB of memory and a 320GB of hard drive. Going online on this laptop is great with no interruptions. There aren’t that many ports provided on this laptop but that doesn’t stop the device from offering an impressive battery life.

Acer has always maintained their standing in the notebooks’ market. We mentioned once before that when Acer manufactures a laptop, they naturally will direct that particular laptop to a certain type of consumers. Moreover, consumers will get what they are paying for with Acer.

Recently at an event in Italy, Acer unveiled their new line of notebooks, the Aspire Ethos. From the Aspire Ethos range, only two models were shown by Acer, the 5943G and 8943G.

The Aspire Ethos 5943G comes with a 15.6-inch screen that features a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels while the other model, the Aspire Ethos 8943G features full HD 18.4-inch display. The 5943G will be released with 160GB to 640GB of storage.

Both of these models from this new multimedia laptop line will be powered by the Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. They also come with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000-series graphics and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Both of the Aspire Ethos models will be released with a Blu-ray drive. Other features on these notebooks are 2.1 and 5.1 speaker systems, an eight-cell battery, fingerprint security, a multi-gesture touchpad, a webcam and a DVB-T TV tuner. Acer hasn’t yet announced the release date or price for the new Aspire Ethos range of notebooks.

Acer has recently announced two new release from their very own Aspire series, the Aspire Ethos 5943G and Aspire Ethos 8943G. Based on its features that were released by Acer, these two notebooks have features that are classy, to which we are guessing, these notebooks are aimed at professional users.
When Acer manufactures a notebook, they keep in mind the price, features and who will be the users.
The Acer Aspire Ethos 5943G comes with a 15.6-inch screen while the Aspire Ethos 8943G has an 18-inch screen.

Both of these laptops have similar features. They also feature the Dolby Home Theater technology with five integrated speakers, subwoofer and a TV Tuner Card. Features that they both come with is an Intel Core i5/i7 processor, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics card, a 640GB storage, a blu-ray optical drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and card reader. These new Acer laptops work on Microsoft Windows 7. No word yet from Acer when they plan to release the Aspire Ethos 5943G and Aspire Ethos 8943G.

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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