Acer Introduces the Extensa Line of Notebook PCs

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions and the world’s fastest growing PC vendor, today announced the Extensa 4620 notebook PC is now available in the North America commercial channel. Specifically designed to meet the needs of business professionals, the Extensa PC line is an ideal choice for users requiring a well-balanced productivity notebook with excellent value.

According to Gartner Dataquest, small businesses – those with less than 100 employees – are the fastest growing commercial notebook PC market segment. The Extensa notebook PC line has been optimized for use in these environments, offering comparable reliability and performance of the award-winning family of TravelMate notebooks.

Originally available in the US retail channel starting in October, Extensa notebooks have been top selling systems in retail since their introduction, according to NPD.

Featuring the Acer Profile chassis found in TravelMate notebooks, the 14.1-inch Extensa 4620 notebook PC is a perfect compliment to any professional setting. The Extensa 4620 notebook PC includes Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Windows Vista capable), Intel Centrino Duo or Pentium Dual-Core Processor technology, a hard disk drive of up to 120 GB and an integrated Super-Multi drive, which SOHO professionals demand. The notebook is also ergonomically optimized for superior productivity through its keyboard design, practical port placement and Acer CrystalBrite LCD, along with. The notebook’s six-cell lithium ion battery ensures more than two hours of reliable computing power.

Acer offers two versions of the Extensa 4620 notebook PC in the commercial channel, including:

Extensa 4620-6294
Processor:		Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5450
Memory:		1GB (512/512) DDR2 667 SDRAM
Hard Drive:		120GB
Graphics:		Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Communications:		802.11a/b/g WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem
Extensa 4620-4054
Processor:		Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2310
Memory:		1GB (512/512) DDR2 667 SDRAM
Hard Drive:		120GB hard drive
Graphics:		Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Communications:		802.11b/g WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem

Availability and Pricing

The Acer Extensa 4620 notebook PC is available now in North America via Acer authorized resellers, with prices beginning at US$699 for the Extensa 4620-4054 and $799 for the Extensa 4620-4054.

All Acer notebooks are fully compliant with Energy Star and come with a standard one year Carry In (International travelers warranty - ITW) which can be extended to three years cover with the Acer Advantage service that also covers accidental damage to the notebook.

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.