Acer Completes Notebook Offering With Systems Designed For Business, On-The-Road Needs; Superior Flexibility And Power Highlight AcerNote Pro; AcerNote Light Is Full-Featured, Lightweight Solution For Mobile Users.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.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1995--Acer America Corp., the nation's ninth-largest PC manufacturer, today announced the release of two new notebook computers for the distribution and retail channels. The two new notebooks -- the AcerNote Pro and the AcerNote Light -- offer complete solutions for today's mobile user. "In our increasingly mobile environment, these new AcerNote computers provide flexibility, power, and complete solutions for today's mobile user," said Ronald Chwang, president and chief executive officer of Acer America Corp. "Combining full-function adaptability with portability, these machines offer impressive value to mobile users. We're pleased to add these two new models to our family of notebooks, and are proud to back them with Acer's three-year warranty." Mobile Products for a Changing Environment As telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , business travel and working at home increase, so do the needs and requirements of today's notebook users. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an IDC year-end 1994 Portable Survey, extended battery life, lightweight options, larger screen sizes, expanded storage Additional memory in IBM mainframes that is not normally addressable by applications. Introduced for the 3090 series, the data are usually transferred in 4K pages from expanded storage to central storage (main memory). See hiperspace. capacities and high-speed computing are some of the most common requirements of today's notebook user. With these new notebook offerings, Acer has provided complete solutions for the mobile user. Features such as dual battery operation, expandable hard drives and upgradable memory, Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. , docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. connectivity and processing power make Acer's new notebook offerings versatile, convenient solutions for today's 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 needs. AcerNote Pro: Powerful Flexibility Docking station capable, the AcerNote Pro is powerful enough to serve as a desktop in the office, yet flexible enough to stand up to a rigorous travel schedule. Built around the fast, capable 75 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. Intel Pentium processor, the AcerNote Pro is supplied with 8 MB expandable to 40 MB of RAM, and an externally removable 2.5-inch hard disk drive. An optional, dual-speed CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory drive exchangeable with the floppy drive See floppy disk. floppy drive - disk drive provides multimedia capabilities, and a 10.4 inch active-matrix color display screen provides high resolution. The popular Microsoft Office software suite is pre-loaded on select AcerNote Pro models creating an instant work environment for mobile users. Dual battery operation and internal AC adapter Same as power adapter. capability allow for convenient mobile use. The AcerNote Pro is also equipped with a built-in touchpad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick. pointing device An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. as well as two Type II 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. slots that accommodate industry-standard fax/data modem, and networking cards. Optional accessories for the AcerNote Pro include a specially-designed docking station, port replicator, additional AC adapter, numeric keypad, lithium ion battery, a dual-speed CD ROM module, memory upgrades, and fax/data modem PCMCIA cards, or Ethernet LAN adapter cards. AcerNote Light: Full-featured Portability For those who want to leave the office desktop behind, the full-featured and lightweight portability of the AcerNote Light is an ideal solution for working on the road or at home. It's equipped with an Intel 486 DX4/75 MHz processor, and 8 MB expandable to 32 MB of RAM. With both an internal hard disk drive and a removable internal/external 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive , a built-in Type II PCMCIA Card slot, and an removable PCMCIA type III slot accessory module, the AcerNote Light truly has interchangeable functionality. Accelerated local bus video supports either a 10.2-inch active-matrix 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, or a 10.4-inch dual-scan passive color display, as well as an external video monitor. The AcerNote Light includes a full-sized keyboard that features desktop-similar spacing with a built-in TrackPad pointing device. Weighing in at exactly 5 pounds, the AcerNote Light is a fully functional, portable solution, that won't occupy too much space in a briefcase or weigh you down on the road. Its modular construction allows users to outfit their machine for optimal results at home or on the road. Full-featured, lightweight portability is a hallmark of the AcerNote Light notebook. The built-in floppy disk drive can be exchanged for either a PCMCIA Type III card See PC Card. slot or an additional lithium ion battery pack. In turn, the floppy disk can function as an external drive with an optional connection through the parallel port. A primary Duracell NiMH battery and an optional secondary lithium ion battery give the AcerNote Light features extended battery life for optimal mobile use. "Acer has recognized that including standard-sized DURACELL Rechargeable Batteries provides users with the ultimate in portability," said Norm Allen, president, Duracell's New Products and Technology Division. "Long lasting DURACELL Rechargeable Batteries will be readily available at the same retail outlets where the AcerNote Light will be sold, making it convenient for users to purchase replacement batteries." Other options include additional RAM modules, an external battery-charging holder, fax/data modem PCMCIA cards, Ethernet LAN adapter PCMCIA cards, a 17-key external numeric key pad, additional AC adapter, and additional NiMH battery. These options, combined with its lightweight portability, make the AcerNote Light a performer wherever it goes. Pricing and Availability Anticipated street prices for these new AcerNote notebooks will start from $2,399 for the AcerNote Light and from $2,999 for the AcerNote Pro. Both the AcerNote Pro and the AcerNote Light will be sold through Acer's nationwide network of value-added resellers and distributors, as well as leading retailers. All new Acer notebooks are backed by a three year warranty, with first-year, next day service for notebooks sold in the U.S. and Canada. Acer maintains toll-free technical support lines 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information on product pricing and availability, customers can call Acer at 1-800-368-2237. Acer America Corporation Acer America Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., designs and manufactures a broad range of computer systems and peripherals. Award winning product offerings include AcerNote notebooks, AcerAcros and AcerPower desktop computers, AcerAltos line of open servers, AcerView monitors and AcerFax fax machines. A subsidiary of the $3.2 billion Acer Group, Acer America posted revenues of $858 million in 1994, and first quarter 1995 earnings of $291 million. Acer's advanced, automated manufacturing operations are capable of producing more than 4 million premium-quality PCs, color monitors and keyboards each year. -0- Note to Editors: Acer is a registered trademark and AcerNote is a trademark of The Acer Group. All other products, brand names or companies are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Acer America Corp. Robyn Jenkins, 408/432-6200 E-mail: robyn_jenkins@smtplink.acer.com or Wilson McHenry Co. Kristin Fabos or Veronica Skelton, 415/638-3400 E-mail: kfabos@wmc.com or vskelton@wmc.com |
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