The Fastest - Acer's New DVD-ROM and CD-RW

Sept. 26, 2001 - Acer Communications & Multimedia America Inc. (CMA) just announced two new internal storage units. The Acer DVP 1648A has the fastest data transfer rate on the market with 16x DVD-ROM, 48 CD-ROM. The 2410A is Acer's fastest internal CD-RW with speeds of 24x write, 10 re-write and 40x read performance. Both units will begin shipping in October with MSRPs of $99 and $149, respectively. The Acer DVP 1648A also offers a low vibration mechanism, low noise design and a value-added DVD playback software bundling: InterVideo WinDVD. In addition, with WinDVD, the 1648A is XP-compliant.

The software bundle includes:

• Hardware motion compensation and IDCT support
• Support for Multi-Channel Audio Adapters
• Digital Audito Output (S/PDIF)
• Bookmark Setting Feature
• Zoom and Pan Support
• User-selectable Skins
• Screen Capture
• Web Upgrades

The 2410A offers Acer's patented "Seamless Link" technology that allows for efficient burning at high speeds and offers an excellent management solution for buffer under-run problems. Unlike many of the competition that employ software versions of this technology, Acer offers a fully embedded firmware solution for improved performance and reliability. In the past, when buffer under-runs occurred, the user's only option was to throw away the disc and start again. But with "Seamless Link" this problem is solved. By allowing the driver to automatically monitor the progress of a recording, "Seamless Link" is able to store the RecEnd address if the data in the buffer falls below a certain level. Once the buffer is again full, the RecEnd address is located and the recording proceeds - all transparent to the user. The gap created between the stop and restart point on the recording is then closed by "Seamless Link." In addition, "Seamless Link" gives end users greater confidence in running other applications during the CD writing process and freedom from the time and frustration of retries due to a buffer under run incident.

Other key features of the 2410A include:

• 2Mb buffer size
• Flash memory/upgrade system
• E-IDE/ATAPI interface
• Anti-Vibration system
• Play/Skip function button on the front panel
• Emergency eject
• Dust protection design
• Power-saving function
• Recording software - Prassi PrimoCD Plus
• Compatible with Windows 2000/95/98/NT 4/ME/XP

About Acer CMA
Founded in 1992, Acer Communications & Multimedia America Inc. (Acer CMA) is the U.S.-based division of the larger Acer Communications & Multimedia, Inc. (Acer CM) and is responsible for product development and distribution within the Americas (including North America, Central America and South America).

Its larger division, Acer CM (founded in 1984), is a global enterprise with offices throughout the world that currently employ 8,900 dedicated professionals.

Acer CM is a member of the global Acer Group of companies, which collectively makeup the third largest PC manufacturer in the world with over 20 years of experience in the computer industry and with revenues of 10 billion dollars for the year 2000.

Acer CMA products include monitors (both CRTs and flat panel LCDs), scanners, digital projectors, optical storage devices, cellular phones and keyboards (both state-of-the-art wireless and traditional). Numerous Acer CMA products have received accolades and awards from leading consumer publications, often ranking among the top five tested. For more information, please visit www.acercm.com.

SOURCE Acer CM