Acer America launches industry's only 14.1" convertible Tablet PC.Acer America Corporation, a worldwide supplier of Tablet PCs, has introduced the only convertible Tablet PC with a 14.1" display, the TravelMate C300. Featuring Intel Centrino mobile technology, the TravelMate C300 continues Acer's legacy of providing innovative Tablet and Notebook PC's to end-users who demand a combination of performance and functionality. The TravelMate C300 delivers the flexibility of ink and text input, breakthrough performance, best-in-class connectivity options, and a big 14.1" 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. display with a full-size keyboard and an internal, modular optical drive. "Acer's Tablet PC heritage began with the world's first convertible Tablet PC, the TravelMate C100. The first commercially available Centrino-based Tablet PC was Acer's TravelMate C110. The legacy now continues with our latest industry-leading Tablet PC, the TravelMate C300, the first convertible Tablet PC to feature a full-sized display and keyboard," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Acer America. "Acer is focused on bringing Tablet functionality to the masses because we feel that Tablet PC features should be as common as a 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. or Firwire port. The performance and size of the TravelMate C300 will allow end-users to utilize this newest Tablet not only as a mobile solution, but also as a desktop replacement system in corporate environments." Representing Intel's best innovation for mobile PCs, Intel Centrino mobile technology includes an Intel Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 ultra low voltage Low voltage is an electrical engineering term that broadly identifies safety considerations of an electricity supply system based on the voltage used. While different definitions exist for the exact voltage range covered by "low voltage", the most commonly used ones include "mains processor, together with related chipsets and 802.11b wireless network functions that have been optimized, tested and validated to work together. In addition to wireless communication, Intel Centrino mobile technology includes features designed to extend battery life, as well as a thinner and lighter design, and outstanding mobile performance. In addition to the hardware innovations, the TravelMate C300 boasts several software enhancements. The on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. Soft Button feature offers easy, centralized access to applications, wireless and modem connections, volume controls and screen rotation via an intuitive interface. An integrated Smart Vision light sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness to one of four default settings based on available ambient light, thereby allowing the LCD to be more easily readable in sunny environments. Screen brightness can also be adjusted via hotkeys in notebook mode or by using the Acer Soft Button functionality while in Tablet mode. "Since the announcement of the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP Tablet PC 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. last year, Acer has consistently delivered new and innovative Tablet PC designs to the marketplace," said Andrew Dixon
Andrew "Andy" Dixon is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. The character has been commonly known by the nickname "Andy". , Director of Marketing, Tablet PC Division at Microsoft Corp. "With the addition of next-generation Tablet PCs, like the TravelMate C300, consumers will benefit from a great selection of products that bring the simplicity and power of digital ink to the everyday PC experience. This machine is an excellent fit in the office, at home or anywhere your mobile life takes you." Offering an unprecedented set of features, including up to 1.7 GHz clock speeds via an Intel Pentium M processor and built-in wireless connectivity, the TravelMate C300 updates Acer's award-winning convertible design that allows the unit to be used in either conventional notebook mode with keyboard or tablet mode with the provided stylus. Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11b 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. support allows users to connect to widely available wireless networks. This convertible Acer Tablet incorporates up to a 60GB ATA/100 removable hard drive and the hot swappable AcerMedia bay that enables users to access data on a variety of media including a DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD-Dual drive, or for the insertion of a second battery for a maximum of 8-hour battery life. Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system and weighing just 6.2 pounds, the TravelMate C300 provides the freedom and flexibility for mobile users in a full-sized notebook system. The Acer TravelMate C300 offers a brilliant 14.1" XGA display, up to 2GB 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 333 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. , and an Intel integrated graphics chipset for outstanding multimedia performance. In addition to wireless 802.11b, the TravelMate offers 2 USB 2.0 ports, an 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 LAN connection, and a 56K V.92 modem. Several versatile applications that take advantage of the unique inking capabilities of a Tablet PC will be pre-installed on the new Acer TravelMate C300, including: Alias SketchBook Pro--to transform the tablet PC into a digital sketchbook; Zinio Reader--for a fully realized digital magazine; and Franklin Covey TabletPlanner--to maximize the power of the Tablet PC with its organizer and schedule management features. "The Acer TravelMate C300 has been designed for users who are looking to integrate the advantages of convertible Tablet PC's, including switching between typing on the keyboard and writing directly on the screen with the EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. pen that comes with the system, while maintaining a more commonly found form factor," said Steve Schuldt, vice president of corporate sales at CDW CDW - data warehouse , a leading provider of technology products and services to business, government and education. "The size, performance and features of the TravelMate C300 will be attractive to a broad set of customers looking to take advantage of the latest in mobile wireless technology." The Acer TravelMate C300 series is available through Acer authorized resellers throughout North America with prices starting at $2299. |
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