Acer Delivers Innovative Capabilities to Consumers with New Aspire 3D Notebook.Acer Aspire 5738DG Turns 2D and 3D Content into Eye-Catching, Immersive 3D Entertainment Experience 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 today announced its new Aspire 5738DG - an innovative notebook with 3D viewing technology. Featuring advanced display capabilities, high-definition graphics engine, premium Intel[R] Core[TM] 2 Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. and Dolby[R] surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. , the Aspire 5738DG delivers cinematic images that literally pop from the screen, while maintaining the performance and productivity features of a desktop replacement notebook. Introduced with the exciting new Windows 7 Home Premium 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. , the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook will be available this week at select retailers. "This holiday season, we are seeing 3D content become more prevalent in popular films and games," said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. "The new Acer Aspire 5738DG notebook enables consumers to enjoy exciting new 3D entertainment on a mobile PC that can also replicate a 3D experience from standard 2D content. This product upholds Acer's strong tradition of combining innovation with value by delivering leading-edge technology at an affordable price that makes it accessible to the average consumer." Seamless 2D to 3D functionality The Aspire 5738DG features the unique TriDef[R] 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses to enable vibrant 3D visuals. Not only does it handle 3D content with ease, but the Aspire 5738DG also takes 2D content and replicates a vivid 3D experience. It allows customers to easily switch from standard viewing applications like spreadsheets, documents and email to 3D enjoyment with a simple click of the mouse. The TriDef solution includes a simple and intuitive interface, which also allows customers to view 3D multimedia without the need for a special graphics card. The notebook features a 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal[TM] HD display coated with a special 3D film which clings to the panel pixel by pixel, enabling the LCD technology to deliver a 3D image. Users slip on a pair of included 3D polarizer polarizer an appliance for polarizing light. eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. , which filter 2D images to 3D, and enjoy eye-popping, true cinematic high def playback of movies, video and games. Customers can use the TriDef Media Player for playback of videos and photos in 3D, while the TriDef Ignition tool to enables 2D to 3D conversion for games and applications supporting DirectX 9 and above. Beyond the notebook's unique 3D capabilities, the Aspire 5738DG provides HD entertainment with a host of high-performance features. The system is fueled by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor technology, providing the power needed to enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in digital media. Powerful ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Mobility Radeon[TM] HD 4570 Graphics with 512 Dedicated 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 3 VRAM See video RAM. VRAM - video random-access memory graphics delivers vivid color and crisp detail and provides the muscle to render 3D content for a cinematic multimedia experience in a mobile package. Dolby Home Theater[R] Audio Enhancement with built-in stereo speakers and 5.1-channel surround sound output brings entertainment to life with vibrant audio clarity. Comfortable Usability and Mobile Performance for Work and Play Customers will have plenty of ways to access, store, share and enjoy their digital media files. The spacious 320GB hard drive can store a vast library of music, video, photos, spreadsheets and email. An integrated multi-in-one media reader enables a convenient connection to peripherals and electronic devices, while the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. port allows the system to support any PC, TV or other device via a single cable to its HDMI port. The four 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 provide ample connections to peripherals and consumer electronics. The Aspire 5738DG notebook's integrated 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless technology and Gigabit Ethernet facilitates smooth and trouble-free emailing and web browsing. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam enables high-quality video chats and VoIP with friends, family and work associates. It can also capture still pictures and videos for sharing with others. The notebook also utilizes a Multi-Gesture 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. which lets customers pinch, flick and swirl fingers on the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows customers to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The touchpad lock also prevents accidental cursor movement. The new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook PC also comes with helpful and easy-to-use one-touch buttons: the Acer Backup Manager for backing-up important files and information, and the PowerSmart button for maximizing battery life. In addition, the notebook is Energy Star qualified. Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 3D Notebook PC Specifications * Intel([R]) Core([TM])2 Duo processor T6600 (2 MB L2 cache, 2.2GHz, 800 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. FSB (FrontSide Bus) See system bus. FSB - front side bus ) * Microsoft Windows[R] 7 Home Premium 64-bit * 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution pixel resolution Telemedicine The sharpness of a computerized image, based on pixel concentration, which determines display resolution , high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal([TM]) LED-backlit TFT LCD with integrated TriDef([R]) 3D screen * Mobile Intel([R]) PM45 Express Chipset * ATI Mobility Radeon([TM]) HD 4570 with up to 2304MB of HyperMemory([TM]) (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system memory) * 4GB of DDR2 1066 MHz memory * 320GB 5400RPM SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. Hard Drive1 * Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader * Acer InviLink[TM] 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED[R] * 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive * Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam * Dolby([R])-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers * Multi-Gesture Touchpad * 4 - USB 2.0 Ports * 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh) * 6.16 lbs. (system unit only) * 15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches * Gemstone gemstone Any of various minerals prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin (e.g., pearl, red coral, and amber) also are classified as gemstones. design * MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) : $779.99 Availability and Pricing The Acer Aspire AS5738DG-6165 notebook will be available for U.S. customers with Windows 7 Home Premium this week at leading retailers. Pricing begins at $779.99. About Acer America Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer's continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company's global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. For more information, please visit www.acer.com/us. [c] 2008 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. 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