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New Acer Notebook PC with Intel Core i7 Processor

by jessica on Tue, 2009-11-03 12:32

Acer just announced a notebook PC with an 18.4-inch display, Intel Core i7 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium and theater quality sound and visuals, the new Aspire AS8940G-6865.

Perfect for multimedia enthusiasts, this PC features 4GB DDR3 dual-channel 1066MHz memory, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M with 1GB dedicated DDR3 VRAM, a 500GB hard drive, 4X Blu-ray Disc/DVD SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive, Multi-in-1 digital media card reader, WiFi, integrated webcam, 5 USB 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 eSATA port, and an 8-cell Li-Ion battery.Read more

New Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D Notebook Turns 2D into 3D!

by jessica on Wed, 2009-10-21 05:00

Just announced today is the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook computer. I know what you're thinking…"What, another new laptop?" This one is different, however. With 3D viewing technology, watching movies and playing games will never be the same.

The Aspire 5738DG features the TriDef 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses for viewing content in 3D. Not only does it handle 3D content, but it also takes 2D content and replicates 3D. You can also switch from standard viewing to 3D with a simple mouse click. Another plus, a special graphics card isn't needed for viewing content in 3D. Read more

Acer Unveils Aspire Z5610 All-in-One PC

by jessica on Thu, 2009-10-15 13:14

Acer has been full of announcements this week. Not only have they added a new multi-touch notebook and expanded their Timeline Series, they also just introduced the Aspire Z5610 All-in-One PC.

This all-in-one desktop PC features multi-touch technology, Windows 7 Home Premium, a 23-inch HD display, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (upgradeable to 8GB), 320GB SATA hard drive, ATI Mobility Radeon graphics, Intel Pentium Dual Core processors, built-in webcam and much more.

It will be available in time for the holiday season for $899.99. Read more

Acer Intros New Multi-Touch Notebook; Expands Timeline Series

by jessica on Wed, 2009-10-14 05:30

Acer has some big announcements today! They have expanded their Timeline Series with a new, smaller 11.6-inch model. Also, other new models in the Timeline Series now include dual-core processors for better performance and a longer battery life. But the news that really got my attention is their new Aspire AS5738PG. It is the company's first multi-touch screen notebook computer.

The multi-touch Aspire AS5738PG features an LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen HD display, 320GB hard drive, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Graphics with 512MB Dedicated DDR3 VRAM graphics, Dolby Home Theater Audio Enhancement with built-in speakers and 5.1-channel surround sound. It also includes an integrated multi-in-one media reader, HDMI port, four USB 2.0 ports, integrated 802.11a/g/b/Draft-N wireless technology, Gigabit Ethernet and the Acer Crystal Eye webcam. The notebook comes loaded with Windows 7. It will be available on October 22, 2009 for $799.99. Read more

Acer Announces First Notebook with Touchscreen Capabilities

Launching with Windows 7, the new Aspire AS5738PG Multi-touch screen Notebook Delivers Incredible New Functionality, High-Performance Features, and Mobile Entertainment

Oct. 14, 2009 – Acer America, part of the world's third largest PC company (Source: Gartner data, 4Q 2008), today debuts its new Acer Aspire 5738PG notebook PC – the company’s first notebook with multi-touch screen capabilities that offer a natural and enhanced way to interact with the PC, applications and digital data.

The Acer Aspire 5738PG multi-touch screen notebook launches with Microsoft Windows 7 Premium and will be available starting October 22 at select retailers.Read more

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Acer Intros New Display, Updates Desktops

by jessica on Mon, 2009-06-29 13:11

Acer just announced a new display, the H235H, and a brand new design for its Acer Aspire M5, M3 and X3 Series desktops.

The new Acer H235H 23-inch widescreen LCD has a 16:9 aspect ratio for HD support, 1920x1080 resolution, fast 2ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 100,000:1 contrast ratio. The display also features SensorTouch technology where the LED illuminated controls replace the buttons that are standard on displays.

The H235H supports VGA and HDMI as well as DVI with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for viewing digital movies, digital photos, PC files and copy protected content. It also offers 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles.

The Acer H235H comes with two speakers and will be available in July for $239.99.Read more

Acer Aspire Timeline Available Now, Starting at $598

by Justin Hubbell on Tue, 2009-06-02 11:57

The Acer Aspire Timeline series features three different sized versions. All three versions are equipped with a 16:9 (1366 x 768 resolution) LED-backlit display, an Intel 4500MHD graphics card and a battery that is said to last over 8 hours.

The 15.6-inch version features a 1.3GHz Pentium SU2700 processor for $598, while the 14-inch version comes equipped with a 1.4GHz SU3500 Core Solo unit at $699 and finally, the 13.3-inch edition, houses a 1.4GHz SU9400 Core 2 Duo and is priced at $899.

The Timeline series is striving to deliver high-end styling and excellent performance in a thin and light design. All three of these laptops are available now! You can also grab the full press release here.

Need a cheap, pre-built Windows Home Server?

by Justin Hubbell on Thu, 2009-05-21 14:28

Then you might want to check out the Acer Aspire easyStore. This small server works with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 Certified Home Server (DMS) and digital media player (DMP) to enable music playback as well as photo and video viewing on a TV. The easyStore also allows you to have one 1TB HDD and up to three 3.5-inch internal hard drives, adding up to a total of 7TB of total data storage. This home server is fairly small too, with dimensions of just 8.3-inches (H) x 7.8-inches (W) x 7.08-inches (L).

Other specs include:

Intel Atom Processor 230 (1.6GHz)
Microsoft Windows Home Server
2GB DDR2 Memory
1TB Hard Drive (2)
Three Empty Hot Swappable Hard Drive Bays
Five USB 2.0 Ports
One eSATA Port
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
200 Watt Power Supply
RJ-45 LAN Port

Get the full press release here.

Acer Debuts Its First 11.6-inch Aspire One Netbook

May 18, 2009--Acer America today extends its industry-leading line of netbooks with two new models optimized for mobile customers – the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250.

The new Aspire One AO751h lets customers attain a new level of productivity and efficiency with its large 11.6-inch high-definition screen and full-sized keyboard. Acer's first netbook of this size, the new AO751h has a large 11.6-inch high-definition LED-backlit widescreen (16:9 ratio) display that is large enough to easily view multiple windows and reduces the need to scroll to view Internet sites, providing a better end user experience. Thinner than previous generation netbooks, the AO751h still comes with all the same easy-to-use features, sophisticated design and incredibly portable form factor that have made Acer netbooks so wildly popular. In addition, the wider size allows room for a full size keyboard that is easier and more comfortable to use, even for touch-typists. Read more

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Acer Unveils New Premium Aspire Notebook PCs

April 15, 2009--Acer America, part of the world's third largest PC company (Source: Gartner data, 4Q 2008), today announced U.S. availability of the Aspire 3935-6504, a thin-and-light notebook series which combines distinctive style with cutting-edge technologies, and the Aspire 8935, the next generation in the highly-touted series of large-screen Gemstone notebook PCs.

Acer Aspire 3935-6504: Mobility and Functionality in a Sleek Design

For consumers who seek ultra-slim, ultra-light elegant notebook styling with dynamic HD entertainment functionality, the Aspire 3935-6504 features a 13.3-inch frameless, widescreen CineCrystal LED display. The edge-to-edge LED backlit technology design has 1366x768 pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio, for increased visual quality in low-light situations and for efficiently depicting bright, lifelike HD images.

The full-featured notebook PC is less than one-inch thick and is housed in a rich, golden brown brushed metal chassis that weighs only 4.18 pounds. The Aspire 3935-6504 utilizes unique design elements including the Acer FineTip full-size keyboard with large key caps and increased key gaps for an effortless typing experience, along with touch-sensitive hotkeys for easy access to frequently used functions. Users can conveniently back-up important data in one touch via the Back-up Button, while a single touch to the Acer SmartPower Button will save power to extend battery life. Read more