Acer Introduces 20-inch Wide-Screen High Definition-DVD Notebook PC; New Aspire 9800 Platform Provides All-in-One Multimedia Solution Complete With Cutting-Edge Technology, Performance and Value.SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced the North American availability of its new 20.1-inch wide-screen Aspire 9800 high-definition notebook PC. Introduced to the world in June at Computex Taipei, the Aspire 9800 notebook combines cutting-edge multimedia PC performance, HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk technology, IP-based communication facilities, and superior TV, audio and gaming functionalities. Ideal for mainstream and full-feature multimedia segments, the Aspire 9800 is perfect for the savvy home user, student or SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. professional, who desire a High Definition (HD) solution - a PC and television in one - for intensive multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. and entertainment enjoyment. The HD video and picture quality for advanced graphic design and realistic visuals is perfect for gaming and HD movie presentation. With a digital and analog hybrid TV-tuner and remote, the Aspire 9800 delivers dedicated performance for watching traditional TV, recording TV shows and capturing video, along with HD-DVD technology and a host of other entertainment options. All-in-one multimedia center The Aspire 9800 notebook provides users with an all-in-one multimedia center, incorporating Intel Centrino(R) Duo mobile technology processing power, top-line NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600 graphic chipsets, up to 4GB 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 2 in system memory, and 240GB Intel(R) Matrix RAID ready serial ATA hard drives for serious computing performance. The 20.1" widescreen LCD - 36% larger than 17" widescreen LCDs - incorporates Acer CrystalBrite(TM) technology to provide brighter colors, crisp images, and sharp 3D pictures and video for a cinematic viewing experience. For serious games and image-sensitive applications, the ultra-fast eight millisecond One thousandth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) millisecond - (ms) One thousandth of a second, one thousand microseconds. A long time for a modern computer. gray-to-gray response time easily handles HD multimedia content, while maximizing playback quality. Accentuating its notebook PC feature set, the Aspire 9800 has also integrated multimedia functionality and high-fidelity audio. Fine-tuned Acer 3Dsonic stereo speakers and an Acer BasSonic subwoofer deliver enhanced low-frequency effect and crystal-clear audio, along with Dolby(R) Digital Live and DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. CONNECT technology providing instant home-theater experience via a single cable S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) A serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF is typically used to transmit PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1, but is not tied to any sampling rate or audio standard. connection. The analog and DVB-T See DVB. hybrid TV-tuner supports worldwide standards expanding the user's entertainment options. The Aspire 9800 also features Acer Arcade(TM) - allowing users to browse pictures, burn music, play DVDs, edit video from a single interface, and the one-click Acer Video Conference solution with Acer OrbiCam(TM), an integrated LCD panel-mounted 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, for face-to-face instant communication. HD-DVD technology The first 20.1" notebook to ship with HD-DVD technology, the Aspire 9800 supports 13 types of optical media formats, with up to six times the image quality of standard DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. movies and complete backward compatibility. The new HD-DVD technology offers high-fidelity visual and audio, and is a key content driver utilized by leading media companies and IT players, certifying the demand for high processing performance, software support, audio decoding technology and content security enforcement. Specifically, HD-DVD technology offers enhanced interactivity by providing picture-in-picture overlay with moving video background; at the same time streaming Internet video and synchronizing updates with pre-recorded HD-DVD content. Exceptional HD viewing supports the highest quality HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, subset recognition through SDTV (Standard Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards with 480 lines of resolution. All SDTV formats are interlaced, and SDTV pictures are not as sharp as progressive scan EDTV or HDTV (Enhanced Definition or High Definition). SDTV Vs. , and CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). of 320 x 240 pixels. The Aspire 9800 includes an HD-DVD-ROM drive that offers maximum data transfer rates three times higher than DVD, an improved screen response time, enhanced brightness and superior audio experiences. Acer's HD notebooks are also equipped with 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. and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) An encryption system for enforcing digital rights management (DRM) over DVI and HDMI interfaces. The copy protection system (DRM) resides in the computer, DVD player or set-top box. support for projecting HD movies, and extreme gaming to high-end LCD TVs. High-powered performer Featuring Intel's Centrino Duo mobile technology for smooth multitasking and enhanced high-definition content, the Aspire 9800 comes with Mobile Intel(R) 945PM Express chipset with the latest dual-channel DDR2 667MHz (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. memory to deliver increased throughput demanded by multiple multimedia applications, such as intensive gaming and complex video editing. Utilizing up to 240GB 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. Dual HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive (120GB x 2), the Aspire 9800's dual Serial ATA hard disk drives with RAID 0, 1 and Intel(R) Matrix RAID Technology, provide enhanced data integrity and better availability, while eliminating the need for hard disk drive upgrades. The Aspire 9800 specifications decrease the total cost of ownership, while maintaining the power to hold loads of large multimedia files. The Aspire 9800 comes equipped with Acer QuicCharge(TM) battery technology, which recharges the notebook's Lithium-ion battery up to 80 percent within one hour. Empowering multimedia technology The Acer Aspire 9800 notebook series comes with Microsoft Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition pre-installed, giving users a friendly, all-in-one environment for serious digital entertainment. Additional installed software includes Acer's exclusive Empowering Technology, Adobe Reader, Norton AntiVirus, CyberLink Power Producer, NTI NTI NewTech Infosystems (software company, Irvine, California) NTI Nuclear Threat Initiative NTI National Transit Institute (New Brunswick, New Jersey) NTI Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated CD-Maker together with Acer GridVista - a software utility that improves a user's productivity by dividing the screen up to four different windows - each one associated with a different application, Acer Arcade and Acer ClearVision(TM) video optimization technology. Acer's Empowering Technology software suite - offered on all Acer systems - gives users access to a simple 1-2-3 step intuitive interface designed to easily manage the notebook's advanced functions. With a single touch of the "e" Empowering Key, a navigation bar prompts and provides immediate access to the notebook's security, performance, settings and communication, for an improved user experience. Pricing Aspire 9800 notebooks are available through Acer authorized resellers and retailers throughout North America with prices starting at $2799. Service and Support The Acer Aspire 9800 notebook comes with a standard one-year parts and labor limited warranty, including concurrent International Traveler's Coverage. Additionally, all Acer notebooks are backed by toll-free service and support. Online support is available 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. Acer ranks as the world's No. 4 branded PC vendor, designing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their life. Since spinning-off its manufacturing operation, Acer has focused on globally marketing its brand-name products: mobile and desktop PCs, servers, LCD monitors and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Acer's unique Channel Business Model has been instrumental in the company's latest success. The model encourages partners and suppliers to collaborate in a winning formula of supply-chain management, allowing Acer to provide customers with fresh technologies, competitive pricing, and quality service. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues in 2005 reached US$9.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com/us. |
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