Acer Integrates Silicon Motion's Lynx3DM+ in Convertible Tablet PC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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)--Feb. 25, 2002 Lynx lynx, name given to several related small, ferocious members of the cat family. All have small heads, tufted ears, and heavy bodies with long legs and short tails. All are primarily terrestrial, although they are able to climb trees. 3DM+ delivers both a uniquely comprehensive set of graphic features and low power architecture needed for today's Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words designs Silicon Motion, Inc. announced today that Acer Acer trees of the family Aceraceae. Acer rubrum ingestion of wilted or dries leaves of this tree causes acute hemolytic anemia characterized by red urine, jaundice, anemia and methemoglobinemia in horses. , Inc. selected the Lynx3DM+ multimedia accelerator for their new convertible Tablet PC. The Tablet PC extends the functionality of PCs with the power of pen and speech input to business users everywhere. The Lynx3DM+ delivers high quality graphics and the most comprehensive feature set which includes: low-power architecture -- enabling thinner and lighter designs, QuickRotate -- rotates display quickly from portrait to landscape, and full native support of Windows XP Tablet PC edition Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is an edition of Windows XP intended for specially-designed notebook/laptop computers called tablet PCs. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is compatible with a pen-sensitive screen, supporting handwritten notes and portrait-oriented screens. . Today's announcement underscores Silicon Motion's continuing drive to support the Tablet PC. Acer's Tablet PC design is distinctive in that it is one of the world's very first convertible Tablet PCs. This new Tablet PC form factor from Acer is an ultraportable laptop Same as laptop computer. laptop - portable computer that converts from the traditional laptop "clamshell mode" for keyboard input to "Tablet Mode" for use with a pen, permitting users to enjoy all the functionality of the traditional laptop with the extended abilities of inputting and manipulating data with a pen. "The Lynx3DM+ combines low-power consumption with performance in a small form-factor," noted Campbell Kan, senior director of Notebook Product Line, Acer Brand Operation. "By integrating the Lynx3DM+, we have the features needed to support the next generation of 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 ," he added. Edwin Hall
About Acer Established in 1976, Acer is among the world's top ten branded PC vendors. Acer employs marketing and service operations across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 nations. In addition to offering a broad spectrum of IT products and computer peripherals, Acer is also a leading innovator of e-business, providing MegaMicro e-enabling solutions that combine IT products with a range of Micro services delivered via Acer's Mega infrastructure. For more information about Acer, please visit www.acer.com. About Silicon Motion, Inc. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Silicon Motion, Inc. is a leading graphics chip maker specializing in performance solutions with the lowest power requirements in the industry for mobile computing products, and next-generation Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. . For more information visit www.siliconmotion.com. Note to Editors: Silicon Motion is a registered trademark of Silicon Motion, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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