Acer enhances product line-up with new feature-rich PCs for the home; next-generation PCs highlight latest technology, exceptional value, and ease-of-use.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. 27, 1995--Acer America Corp., one of the nation's top ten personal computer manufacturers, Monday announced the addition of several new models to its AcerAcros desktop and minitower min·i·tow·er n. A computer cabinet that is about half the height of a cabinet that houses a tower computer. product line-up. Acer's newest product offerings demonstrate the company's continued commitment to home-users and the retail channel by providing the latest technology at competitive yet very affordable prices. Acer's enhanced multimedia line offers the expanding home and small business market a choice of four desktop and nine minitower configurations. Estimated street prices are expected to range from an entry-level 486DX2/66 for $1,399 to a high-end Pentium 100MHz (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. priced at $2,799. 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. Mike Culver cul·ver n. A dove or pigeon. [Middle English, from Old English culufre, from Vulgar Latin *columbra, from Latin columbula, diminutive of columba, dove.] , Acer America's senior director of product management: "Once again, Acer is upping the ante with a multitude of new configurations that meet the diverse computing needs of home and small business users. We will continue to solidify so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. our position as a quality-driven, price-sensitive PC manufacturer committed to providing customers with easy to use products at an exceptional value." Innovative technology standard on Acer desktops As the first PC manufacturer to offer system configurations into the retail channel that boast a pre-installed 28.8Kbps fax/data modem, Acer is also including a quad-speed CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. as standard equipment on most AcerAcros models. For consumers who utilize the myriad of on-line services, a 14.4 or 28.8Kbps modem enables faster transmission of files, saving time and money. As many on-line services begin to offer large graphics files and full motion video, these high-speed modems will become an essential component in each new system. In addition to optimizing its desktops with the latest technology, Acer is offering aesthetically designed speakers that provide added functionality and versatility to multimedia system users. The ingenious shape coupled with the speakers' ability to stand-alone or remain attached to the monitor, illustrate the company's continued efforts toward making computers more intuitive and easy to use. Acer is currently the only PC manufacturer to offer speakers that can effectively stand independently or affix affix v. 1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements. to the monitor. AcerAcros 486 Desktop Configurations Among the newly configured multimedia systems introduced by Acer is the AcerAcros 486DX2/66 with 8MB RAM, 528MB hard drive, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 14.4 Kbps fax/data modem with voice capability, 16-bit stereo sound card, external amplified speakers, and Acer's expanded software suite, competitively priced at an estimated $1,399. Rounding out the top of the 486 line, the AcerAcros DX4/100MHZ is equipped with 8MB RAM, 528MB hard drive, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 14.4Kbps fax/data modem, 16-bit stereo sound card, speakers, plus software for an anticipated street price of $1,499. Pentium Powered Value Providing high-performance and cost-effective solutions for home or small business users, Acer's popular Pentium line-up has been expanded to include 75 and 100MHz processors. Acer has broadened its existing Pentium offering to include a new 75MHz desktop configuration. With a standard equipment package comprised of 8MB RAM, 540MB hard drive, 14.4Kbps fax/data modem with voice capability, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 16-bit stereo sound card, speakers, and software, the AcerAcros 75MHz system presents an exceptional value at an anticipated street price of $1,799. Powered by a Pentium 100MHz processor, the new fully-loaded AcerAcros minitower contains 16MB RAM, 1.2GB hard disk drive, 28.8Kbps fax modem fax modem n. A modem that sends and receives fax transmissions. , and Acer's full multimedia accouterments ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment n. 1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural. 2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural. 3. including quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 16-bit sound card, speakers, and new software, all standard for a market-setting estimated price of $2,799. Addressing the needs of style-conscious computer users, Acer also offers Pentium minitower configurations in black. As consumer electronics merge with the computer industry, Acer's black PC represents a fashion statement, presenting users with a unique alternative to today's "beige" standard. Always Easy Access Onto the Information Superhighway Acer boasts the industry's strongest compilation of software applications currently available for home-based communications. Comprised of more than 20 high-quality productivity, education, entertainment, and general home office applications, Acer has broadened its software suite to meet the needs of every computer enthusiast. In addition, recognizing the growing use of computers as the primary communication device in the home, each new AcerAcros configuration ships with CompuServe, Prodigy, America Online See AOL. , ImagiNation Network, Netcom Netcruiser, and Reuters Money Network. Out-of-Box and Into Action Dedicated to ensuring a pleasurable and productive personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. experience, Acer's revolutionary Out-of-Box-Experience, OOBE (Out Of Box Experience) The experience of setting up and using a new computer or software package. , and A.C.E., Acer Computer Explorer, announced last Fall, are an integral part of each AcerAcros computer. A.C.E. coupled with OOBE are geared toward getting new computer users up-and-running quickly with a step-by-step guide to system set-up along with an on-line guidance program for exploring the PC. "As customer needs change, and technology evolves, Acer will continually strive to provide products that are both fun and easy to use," said Culver. "A.C.E. and OOBE are only the first steps toward meeting this goal." Superior Service and Support As evidence of Acer's commitment to delivering high quality products and service, Acer is now offering a three year warranty on each new AcerAcros system. In addition, customers receive lifetime technical support via telephone and on-line bulletin board. The Acer technical support hotline is in operation 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Availability and Where to Buy Each AcerAcros system is designed to provide the ultimate in performance and technology, while remaining attuned at·tune tr.v. at·tuned, at·tun·ing, at·tunes 1. To bring into a harmonious or responsive relationship: an industry that is not attuned to market demands. 2. to value-conscious consumers. Available now, the new AcerAcros models can be purchased directly from Acer or through the company's expansive network of retailers, distributors, and value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. . For additional product and pricing information, customers can call 800/368-2237. Acer America Corporation Acer America Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., designs amd manufactures a broad range of computer systems and peripherals. Award winning product offerings include AcerNote notebooks, AcerAcros and AcerPower desktop computers, the 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. Acer's advanced, automated manufacturing operations Manufacturing operations concern the operation of a facility, as opposed to maintenance, supply and distribution, health, and safety, emergency response, human resources, security, information technology and other infrastructural support organizations. are capable of producing more than four million PCs, color monitors See monitor. and keyboards each year. -0- Note to Editors: Acer is a registered trademark and AcerNote, AcerAcros, AcerPower, AcerAltos, AcerView and AcerFax are trademarks of The Acer Group. All other products, brand names or companies are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Acer America Corp., San Jose Robyn Jenkins, 408/432-6200 Wilson McHenry Company Renee Mello Robinett or Veronica Skelton, 415/638-3400 |
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