Acer's New Small Form Factor Desktop PCs Now Available.Ultra-Compact, Full-Featured Systems Provide the Perfect Balance Between Size, Power and Performance SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Acer America, one of the leading global suppliers of IT solutions, today announced the US availability of its new AcerPower Small Form Factor Desktop PC range. Enabling significant efficiency and productivity enhancements for SMBs, large businesses and consumers, the Small Form Factor Desktop PCs - AcerPower[TM] 1000 and 2000 series - provide a full-featured system one-tenth the size of a traditional desktop solution. Mindful observation of desktop PC use in large businesses has shown that in several key areas, many standard components of modern PCs are implemented unproductively. As a result, hardware solutions are unsuitable as they provide far more than the business or consumer actually requires. Based on this analysis, Acer is the first to break with the past. The ground-breaking range of Acer Small Form Factor desktop PCs represent an effective application of Acer's deep awareness of evolving market requirements and broad technological expertise that helped provide a desktop solution that does away with redundant components and peripherals. Designed in a new, budget-saving, efficient and ultra-compact form factor - about the size of a small text book - Acer desktop solutions brings superior efficiency, enhanced manageability and even greater value for money to the modern home and business environment. Along with style and ergonomics, the AcerPower 1000 and 2000 desktop PCs offer full-featured, full-performance productivity systems. At less than 8 inches tall and less than 2 u inches wide, the AcerPower series paired with suitable LCD monitors such as Acer's Office Line provide the optimized environmental impact giving your business more room to expand. Both the 1000 and 2000 series have almost-silent operation, far better than the industry standard at less than 26 decibels of noise, conducive to a productive work environment. In addition, its low power consumption prolongs component life and reduces long-term costs. AcerPower 1000 Features: * Cutting-edge AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon[TM] 64 Processor technology * Up to 2 GB of DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 2 533/667 supports dual-channel configuration for higher throughput * Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 graphics card ensuring superior multimedia experience * 80GB Series ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment hard disk drive provides ample space to save and manage files * Flexible data management via DVD-Dual combo slot-loading drive * Connectivity via 802.11b/g WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network and gigabit LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. * Includes Microsoft[R] Windows[R] XP Professional operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and is Windows Vista[TM] Capable AcerPower 2000 Features: * New Intel([R]) Core[TM] 2 Duo processor for outstanding desktop performance and incredible efficiency * Enhanced graphics using Intel([R]) 946GZ Express chipset with Intel([R]) Graphics Media Accelerator GMA GMA glycol methacrylate. 3000 integrated graphics technology ensures dependable platform operation * Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. memory with dual-channel support easily handles all memory requirements for multimedia and productivity applications * 160GB Series ATA hard disk drive provides generous storage of crucial files and data * Flexible data management via Super-Multi drive (DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. , DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. ) * Available expansion slots include one Mini Card and one Mini PCI * Ethernet (RJ-45) port enables Gigabit connection to an office LAN or home broadband service * Includes Microsoft Windows Vista[TM] Business operating system The Business Operating System, or BOS, is an early cross-platform operating system originally produced for Intel 8080 and Motorola 6800 computers, subsequently for Z80-based computers, and then later for most microcomputers of the 1980s. The AcerPower 1000 and 2000 desktop series are equipped with eight USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports for convenient connection of printers, flash drives, VoIP phones and other peripherals. Front and rear access to audio jacks speed up connection of headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. , microphones and other audio peripherals. Both series comes bundled with an Acer keyboard and mouse. Empowering technology Acer has equipped all its desktop PCs with a suite of software utilities - Acer Empowering Technology - designed to provide users with rapid access to the most advanced management and configuration functions in no more than three mouse-clicks. For example, eDataSecurity Management provides superior security and protection of crucial data by creating a folder that automatically encrypts confidential files, while eRecovery Management allows secure back-up of Hard Disk, OS and personal files. ePerformance Management provides rapid disk and speed optimization along with disk fragmentation functions, while eSettings Management allows intelligent system management. Acer Empowering Technology is launched through the Empowering Keys and provides a set of smart tools designed to make it easy to fully exploit the system's technological power: even the most complex functions are just three clicks away. Pricing The AcerPower 1000 and 2000 desktop PC series are available through Acer authorized resellers and retailers throughout North America with prices starting at $579 and $649, respectively. Service and Support The AcerPower 1000 and 2000 desktop PC series comes with a standard one-year parts and labor limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . Additionally, all Acer desktops are backed by toll-free service and support. Online support is available at www.acersupport.com. 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 life. 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 has been instrumental in the company's latest 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 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues in 2005 reached US$9.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com/us. |
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