Acer Introduces New Intel Core 2 Duo-Based TravelMate 8210 Platform.

New Series Offers Performance, Security and Versatility Needed by Today's Business User

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Acer, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced the US availability of the TravelMate 8210, a new notebook series based on Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

Acer defines this new notebook series as Small Office Home Office solutions following a new communication and marketing strategy that associates different user profiles - Home/Private Users, Professional and Small Business Solutions, Small and Medium Companies and Enterprises - with specific product ranges. Specifically, the notebook range has been divided into four functional groups - Desktop Replacement, Mobility at Work, Small Office Home Office solutions and Home Entertainment - and that address the specific needs of each target group

By definition, the user profile also incorporates all associated computing requirements and describes the functions, roles and applications the system is expected to perform. By dividing its extensive notebook range into four functional groups, Acer is now in a far better position to address each user profile.

The user profiles and notebook functional groups complement each other by offering clear definitions of the user's expectations and helps guide them towards the ideal solution for their individual needs.

The new Acer Small Office Home Office solutions notebook is powered by the superior power of Intel's newest Core 2 Duo processor and is targeted towards professional SOHO and small business users that deploy their systems both professionally and privately. Thus, these solutions feature professional connectivity plus solid audio and video functionality to support professional work, as well as entertainment.

The new TravelMate 8210 notebook features Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processor onboard. The new CPU doubles the second level cache memory from 2 to 4MB. Increased cache size provides maximum productivity to the professional users and speeds up every operation.

TravelMate 8210

The new generation dual-core processing capabilities make the TravelMate 8210 one of the most powerful systems on the market today, offering desktop-like performance, superior productivity, versatility and security to advanced business professionals and corporate users. The TravelMate 8210 series features everything users need to make sure their system keeps up with tight business schedules: the second generation dual-core CPU offers increased performance to support 64-bit applications for the future 64-bit based operating systems, while large dual-channel memory (upgradeable up to 4GB) and generous Hard Disk Drives (up to 160 GB) provides more than enough room to save and manage crucial file archives.

For connectivity, the TravelMate 8210 offers all the freedom you need to stay connected in any environment thanks to its flexible connectivity options, ranging from wireless (WLAN and WPAN), wired (Gigabit Ethernet card) or traditional connectivity (modem). The TravelMate 8210 keeps users in communication through Acer Video Conference technology featuring Voice and Video over IP (VVoIP) support via the LCD panel-mounted Acer OrbiCam and the Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone.

As a true business partner, the TravelMate 8210 is designed to provide safe storage of crucial data and information: the Acer SmartCard Security Solution protects against unauthorized access while the integrated Acer Platinum Secret security software provides one-click encryption/decryption features. In addition Hard Disk damage has been limited with Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) technology.

With configuration flexibility, the new TravelMate 8210 notebook series can adapt on-the-fly thanks to Acer Media Bay modules that allow users to change the current module, replacing it with a second battery, an additional hard-disk or a Blue-ray optical drive.

Acer has equipped all its notebook series with a suite of software utilities - Acer Empowering Technology - designed to provide users with rapid access to the most advanced management and configuration functions in no more than three mouse-clicks. For example, eDataSecurity Management provides superior security and protection of crucial data by creating a folder that automatically encrypts confidential files, while eRecovery management allows secure back-up of Hard Disk, OS and personal files. ePerformance management provides rapid disk and speed optimization along with disk fragmentation functions, while eSettings management allows intelligent system management. Acer Empowering Technology is launched through the Empowering Keys and provides a set of smart tools designed to make it easy to fully exploit the system's technological power: even the most complex functions are just three clicks away.

The TravelMate 8210 notebook series is Windows Vista[TM] Capable and comes with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition preinstalled. Additional installed software includes Acer Empowering Technology, Adobe Reader, Norton AntiVirus, CyberLink Power Producer, NTI CD-Maker. All Acer notebooks come with a standard one year warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service, which also covers accidental damage to the notebook.

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.