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ACER ROLLS OUT NEW DESIGN FOR CONSUMER NOTEBOOK PCS

Multimedia Powerhouse Aspire 5920 and Dependable Mainstream Aspire 4710 Now Available in North America

Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions and the fourth ranked mobile PC vendor in the United States, today announced that two new Gemstone notebook PCs are now available in North America. The Aspire 5920 and 4710 are part of Acer’s latest series of consumer notebook PCs which utilize the latest Intel Centrino mobile technology.

Acer’s worldwide design team worked with BMW Group DesignworksUSA to study design trends, develop the concept and visualize new forms. Findings from the research showed that three of the most important design features from a consumer’s perspective were color and material, branding and naming, and shape treatment. The new Aspire design results in a combination of different colors and materials highlighting the notebook’s smooth, rounded and natural shape, along with special attention to details. The contrasting dark and glimmering chassis exterior, with a pearl-grey interior, is as unexpected as it is remarkable.

The Aspire 5920 and 4710 Notebook PCs

The Aspire 5920 is a highly-versatile multimedia powerhouse PC, combining Acer’s exclusive Empowering Technology together with the Acer Arcade software suite, to offer everything needed for today’s high-definition entertainment demands. The 15.4” wide display HD-DVD notebook features a thrilling visual experience via Acer CrystalBrite, a technology that ensures maximum screen brightness in all lighting conditions. Rounding out the high-definition experience, Acer is the world's first PC provider to offer Dolby® Home Theater™ across a full line of consumer notebooks, placing listeners in the middle of the onscreen action for a cinema-style experience at home or on the go. Featuring powerful and advanced digital signal processing technologies, Dolby Home Theater allows Aspire 5920 users to enjoy music, movies, and games in vivid surround sound using two to six speakers or any pair of headphones.

The Aspire 4710 is a stylish 14.1" entertainment notebook delivered in Acer's cool new chassis design and backed by a selection of powerful Intel^® Core™2 Duo mobile processors and radiant graphics. For those seeking a multimedia experience, the Aspire 4710 packs in Dolby^® surround sound with S/PDIF support providing dramatic video playback and solid multimedia performance. For flexible and on-the-go communication needs, the notebook utilizes the one-click Acer Video Conference solution, including the Acer CrystalEye webcam for easy real-time video and voice connections, ideal for the budget-conscious consumer.

The Aspire 5920 series comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate, and the Aspire 4710 with Vista Home Premium preinstalled. Additionally both notebooks come pre-installed with Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade, Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security and CyberLink Power Producer software suites.

Pricing

The Aspire 5920 and 4710 notebook PCs are available through Acer authorized resellers and selected retailers throughout North America, with pricing beginning at $1999 for the Aspire 5920 and $599 for the Aspire 4710.

All Acer notebooks come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which includes concurrent International Traveler’s Coverage that can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service that also covers accidental damage to the notebook. Additionally, all Acer notebooks are backed by toll-free service and support.

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. 3 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.