Acer America Raises the Performance Barrier with New AMD Athlon 64 Processor-Based System.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 Aspire 1520 Combines 64-Bit Power with Best-In-Class Performance in an Innovative Mobile System Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today introduced the Aspire 1520 family of notebook PCs. Incorporating the Mobile 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 3000+ for full-size notebooks, the Aspire 1520 is designed for consumers, professionals and users in small to medium enterprises who want a powerful 32-bit/64-bit notebook as a desktop-replacement PC and who also want high-end graphic performance for true-to-life digital entertainment anywhere. "The Aspire 1520 notebook has been designed for mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings users who want the option of being able to work in diverse settings while maintaining the processing muscle and functionality of an all-in-one PC See all-in-one. ," said Sumit Agnihotry, mobile product marketing manager, Acer America. "Weighing less than eight pounds, the Aspire 1520 is a great mobile computer for home, corporate and business users who are always on the move. This newest Aspire notebook integrates outstanding performance with exceptional multimedia firepower, smooth wireless Internet connectivity and broad compatibility with today's latest devices all at an affordable price." "Acer's latest Aspire notebook is an ideal showcase for the power and security provided by the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor," said Chris Cloran, director of mobile marketing for AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group. "The robust features and innovative design of the Aspire 1520 notebook, combined with our best-in-class AMD64 technology, make this PC an excellent choice for users who want both productivity and entertainment on the go." Top Performance The Aspire 1520 mobile PC features the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor with outstanding 32-bit performance and an easy migration path to 64-bit computing, as well as protection from certain malicious viruses with Enhanced Virus Protection Enhanced Virus Protection, often abbreviated as EVP, is a proprietary technology used by AMD which attempts to prevent malicious computer code from being executed without the user's knowledge or permission. enabled by Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Service Pack 2. It also features HyperTransport(TM) technology for system agility and extraordinary multimedia experience; advanced power management with the AMD PowerNow(TM) technology for reduced power consumption and extended system battery life; and 3DNow!(TM) Professional technology for stellar performance and cinema playback quality on digital entertainment. Multimedia Powerhouse The Aspire 1520 is a multimedia powerhouse, equipped with a DualView(TM) technology, Microsoft DirectSound, CDRW-DVD combo drive A Combo drive is a type of optical drive that combines CD-R/CD-RW recording capability with the ability to read (but not write) DVD media. The term was popularized by Apple Computer as a name for the low-end substitute for their high-end SuperDrive, which was designed to both read and an Active Matrix 15" XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. + TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display with a resolution of up to 1400 x1050. It also features 512MB of DDR SDRAM See DDR. upgradeable to 1024MB, two integrated stereo speakers, built-in microphone and SPDIF See S/PDIF. line-out support. It efficiently handles digital media such as audio, video and image files, breathing life into digital with smooth graphics and life-like sound. In addition to wireless 802.11b/g support, the Aspire 1520 offers 4 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, a FireWire(R) (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394) port, 10/100/1000 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. connection, and a 56K V.92 modem. This newest Aspire notebook incorporates up to a 60GB ATA/100 removable hard drive as well as a hot swappable Acer media bay, enabling users to access data on a variety of media including a DVD/CDRW or 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). , as well as inserting a second battery for maximum efficiency and up to 2.5 hours of battery life. The Aspire 1520 series notebooks offer a 4-in-1 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. Multimedia reader for optional MultiMediaCard(TM) (MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. ), Secure Digital (SD) card or Memory Stick(TM) along with a standard Port Replicator. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, and weighing 7.9 pounds, the Aspire 1520 provides the freedom and power demanded by mobile personnel. New Folio Design Concept Acer's newest notebook incorporates a new design that is based on a folio concept. Delivering soft curves and an inviting feel, Acer's new industrial design (ID) concept is the result of in-depth global market research and customer surveys. This new ID also offers unique shades of metallic colors that present an elegant and sophisticated look to complement both home and business environments. To further aid this new design, the Aspire 1520 features front cluster access ports and controls, which maximize user friendliness while the integrated I/O ports and a sleek LCD screen and body configuration create a clean and streamlined effect. The addition of textured surfaces enhances the elegant feel and an inventive non-slip grip improves frequent handling for people on the move. The Aspire 1520 also features Acer's unique eKey hardware feature. At the press of the eKey, Acer's eManager, a friendly user interface is launched which combines frequently used settings such as ePowerManagement, eSetting and ePresentation. Acer eManager offers users the choice of recommended or customized PC configurations to maximize their battery life, improve security and productivity. Pricing The Acer Aspire 1520 series will be available through Acer authorized resellers throughout North America starting at $1199. Service and Support All Acer TravelMate notebooks have a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, including Acer's one-year International Traveler Warranty. Additionally, all notebooks are backed by Acer's toll-free service and support call center. Online support is available via the web 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. As one of the largest global suppliers of PC's, more than 50 million Acer systems have been purchased throughout the world, solutions for living, learning and working. Acer America's award-winning products include tablet PCs, desktop PCs, notebook computers, servers, displays and peripheral solutions for business, government, education and home users. The Acer Group employs 39,000 people supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 countries. For more information about Acer America, please visit www.acer.com/us. (C) 2004 Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Acer, the Acer logo and TravelMate are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, and combinations thereof, and 3DNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, and all Microsoft-based trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. |
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