Acer Intros New Multi-Touch Notebook; Expands Timeline Series

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.

More information is available by reading the press release.

Also new today is the 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ. This ultra-portable notebook is perfect for those needing all day computing power. It features an 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display, full-size keyboard, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor , Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz memory, 320GB hard drive, Acer Crystal Eye webcam, Multi-in-1 digital media card reader, Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi, 3 USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, and Multi-gesture touchpad. And, the 6-cell Li-ion battery gives it 8 plus hours of computing time. It will be available on October 22, 2009 for $599.99.

Also, additional Acer Aspire Timeline Series notebooks were announced with models that feature Windows 7 and new Intel CULV dual-core processors. Prices start at just $549.99.

Read the press release for more information.