Acer Continues To Grow Worldwide LCD Market Share

North American Shipments Increase by More Than 60% Y/Y

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced that they experienced exponential growth in the North American and worldwide LCD display market during the last year. According to year-on-year market share figures from DisplaySearch – when comparing Q1 2006 to Q1 2007 – the company showed a 60% increase in shipments in North America and a 50% increase worldwide.

“Acer’s overall expansion in the LCD market the last few years is undeniable”

On a sequential basis, as many of the company’s nearest competitors’ market shares remained flat, Acer increased its total North American LCD shipments from Q4 2006 to Q1 2007 by more than 44% percent, continuing to grow its number 3 position in the region. In North America the LCD market grew by only 11.4%, while Acer had almost three times the growth rate. Worldwide growth year-on-year increased 26%, while Acer saw almost double the result.

“Acer’s overall expansion in the LCD market the last few years is undeniable,” said Chris Connery, vice president of market research for DisplaySearch. “With their impressive product range, strong channel and retail involvement, brand recognition and renewed commitment to the desktop PC marketplace, Acer is well positioned to continue to be a key player in the LCD display marketplace.”

About Acer America Corporation

Established in 1984 as a subsidiary of Acer Inc., Acer America Corporation designs and markets client and server solutions for professionals who require reliability, enhanced productivity and greater value of ownership. Acer ranks as the world's No. 4 branded PC vendor, designing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. Since spinning-off its manufacturing operation, Acer has focused on globally marketing its brand-name products: mobile and desktop PCs, servers, LCD monitors and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Acer's unique Channel Business Model is instrumental in the company's continued success. The model encourages partners and suppliers to collaborate in a winning formula of supply-chain management, allowing Acer to provide customers with fresh technologies, competitive pricing, and quality service. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,300 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues for 2006 were US$11.32 billion. Please visit www.acer.com/us.