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Taiwan’s National Tsing Hua University once again claimed first place in the student cluster competition at the annual SC International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC’11) in Seattle, using server hardware from Acer. The team produced outstanding results in a wealth of clustered computing tests and benchmarks designed to achieve optimal performance using x86-based computer hardware.

Acer has signed a Syndicated Loan Agreement of NT$15B (US$500M) with a bank group including Citibank Taiwan, Taipei Fubon and Bank of Taiwan.

Acer’s Popular 10.1-inch Tablet Now Boasts Rogers’ 4G HSPA+ Service for Untethered and Speedy Data Transmission for Those on the Go; Android Honeycomb Provides Fast and Easy Browsing, Fun and Handy Apps.

Acer announces key management reshuffle. Acer EMEA president Walter Deppeler shall lead global marketing and branding while concurrently serving as chief marketing officer. President of Acer China Oliver Ahrens will front the EMEA operations, and president of Acer Taiwan Scott Lin will concurrently head the China operations.

Acer Inc. announces the preliminary financial results of Q3 2011. Consolidated revenue was NT$117.3B (US$3.8B), down 30% year-on-year (YOY). Operating loss reached NT$1.3B (US$43M), profit after tax (PAT) was -NT$1.1B (-US$36M), and earnings per share (EPS) was -NT$0.43.

Lightweight and fast like a hummingbird, the Acer Aspire S3 Series powers on instantly, connects to the Web in seconds and provides up to 50 days of stand-by time.

Acer Inc.’s chief financial officer (CFO), Che-min Tu, shall transfer to the position of special assistant to the chairman, while Acer global controller and EMEA CFO, Lilia Wang, shall act as CFO.

Resumes in a quick 1.5 seconds and delivers 50-day battery life via Acer Green Instant On; features large hard drive capacity; and connects to the Internet in 2.5 seconds

Cutting-edge notebook design meets mobile communication needs

The newest Acer Smart pass to the Ferrari world

New TravelMate Timeline 8481T Features Unique 14-Inch Screen in Ultraportable 13-inch Form Factor, All Day Battery Life and Enterprise-Class Security and Manageability.

Acer Extends Popular Iconia™ Tab Line with Its First 7-inch WiFi Tablet; The Ideal Companion for Families; Features Adobe Flash 10.3 for Web and Games.

The wait is over! The 7” Acer ICONIA TAB A100, built on Android 3.2, is now available on the shelves.

The new sleek design comes with HDMI-in ports for connections to a TV or a game console; Touch display offers backward tilt up to 60 degrees; New wireless keyboard integrates touchpad and media controls.

Projects 77-inch Diagonal Image from only 37.4 inches away; Acer S5201M’s Interactive SmartPen Enables Users to “Write” on Presentation for Work, Education.

Feature-Rich Notebook PCs with Durability, Security, Performance and Long-Lasting Battery Life.

Acer plans to acquire US-based iGware, a leading cloud technology company, for US$320M plus another US$75M for performance-based earn-out. With the objective of mid- to long-term investment, Acer will leverage iGware’s proven technology to establish its own cloud infrastructure, called Acer Cloud, to serve and benefit Acer customers, and enhance brand value.

Acer and the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) are pleased to announce the signing of the Computing Equipment supply agreement which details the delivery of the core computing equipment infrastructure used to support the Games in 2012.

Global IT industry veteran, Dave Chan, has been appointed General Manager of China Operations, Acer Touch Business Group. Under Chan’s leadership, Acer expects to accelerate penetration into China’s smartphone and tablet PC market.

A new global R&D center, Acer Intellectual (Chongqing) Co. Ltd., was inaugurated today to enhance Acer’s development in smartphones and tablet PCs. The center shall cooperate with Chongqing municipal government and China Mobile Ltd. in researching and developing smart handheld devices as well as related software and services.

Acer M3 and X1 Series desktops offer power, performance and expansion in clever chassis designs for customers in Canada; T231H 23-inch multi-touch monitor features leading technologies and easily adjusts from 5 to 60 degrees for ideal viewing and comfort.

Acer Inc. has been awarded the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) tender to supply computer systems for the “School Computer Development Project”, which aims to enhance computer literacy in primary schools. Acer Inc. will supply over 21,000 PCs and servers, making this the largest education tender project in Thailand, and demonstrating Acer’s significant progress in the commercial business market.

Acer Inc. has completed construction of the 177 TFLOPS ALPS (Advanced Large Parallel System) supercomputing system for Taiwan’s National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC). The system is the fastest supercomputer in Taiwan, and will be used to support research in science and engineering, including the fields of chemistry, disaster simulation, biotechnology, alternative energy, life sciences and more.

Acer America, part of the world’s second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs, today announced two new top-of-the-line multimedia notebook PC lines for the U.S. and Canada.

Acer’s shareholders approved today the 2011 cash dividend of NT$3.6 per share, and the reduction of employee bonus for 2010 by 40%. Shareholders also elected a new board of directors and supervisors.

Acer’s board of directors today proposed Sir Julian Horn-Smith as convener of the company’s Compensation Committee, and Dr. F.C. Tseng to oversee the Financial Statement and Internal Control Review Committee. Sir Julian and Dr. Tseng are the newly elected independent directors. Through their knowledge, professionalism and independent standpoint, Acer aims to fortify operations of the two committees and enhance corporate governance.

Award-winning line offers new slim sophisticated design with more entertainment features including Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio.

Acer Chairman and CEO J.T. Wang is taking responsibility of the one-time write-off totaling US$150 million by relinquishing total remuneration from his position as director of the company board, as well as employee bonus of 2010.

All members of Acer’s board of directors (BOD) have voluntarily committed to cut remuneration by 50%. The board will also propose for the shareholders’ meeting to reduce employee bonus for 2010 by 40%.

Acer plans to streamline its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) operation by reducing around 300 employees.

Acer’s board of directors today agreed to take one-time action on recent findings of high channel inventory and disputed accounts receivable in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) operations. Acer will provide channels with US$150 million in sales allowance to clear inventory, which will result in operating loss of the same amount.

Summer is upon us bringing heat, energy and the desire for new brilliant colors that fill our view. To join you in all the excitement of this season, Acer liquidmini has refreshed its look and dressed up in vibrant, hot and trendy colors: a bouquet that encompasses all the colors of your summer.

Acer has a total of six winning entries at this year’s Computex Taipei design and innovation awards, organized by iF design. The winners are the ICONIA TAB A501 tablet, ICONIA SMART smartphone, ICONIA dual-screen touch notebook, Aspire Ethos 8951G notebook, Revo 100 desktop, and Aspire Z5801 all-in-one desktop.

Acer Canada Leads the PC Market with Number One Share in Notebooks, Number One Share in Displays and Number Two Share in Overall PCs in Q1 2011.

Acer’s new global IT manufacturing center in Chongqing has commenced production. Today a ceremony attended by Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan and Acer President Jim Wong was held to mark this achievement. The city of Chongqing in western China offers excellent infrastructure including land and air transportation, and stable manpower supply. The newly operational manufacturing center is expected to enhance Acer's worldwide business and logistics to boost overall competitiveness.

Acer ICONIA SMART perfectly combines the capabilities of a tablet in a smartphone format: a huge 4.8” widescreen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a super cool chassis. Its revolutionary design, characterized by a stretched out, thin and slightly curved shape, makes it a fascinating device that will not go unnoticed. Surely enough, the ICONIA SMART captured both the Best Choice and Design & Innovation awards at Computex Taipei, the most influential global IT event held in Asia.

Sleek contemporary design and powerful multimedia capabilities – this is the Acer Revo 100 in a nutshell. Place it into your living room and it will easily bring together all your computing device content, whether home based or mobile, as well as the Internet for the ultimate home entertainment experience under one roof. The innovative Revo 100 has won both the Best Choice and Design & Innovation awards at Computex Taipei, the most influential global IT event held in Asia.

According to the latest data distributed by the analyst firm PMA (Pacific Media Associates) Acer reached the third spot in the worldwide projector market in the first quarter of 2011 and achieved a 7.2% market share.

Acer Inc.s’ board of directors has proposed NT$3.6 per share in cash dividend. The Board also approved Q1 2011 consolidated revenues of NT$127.80B (US$4.34B) showing 21% decline year-on-year (YoY), and operating income of NT$1.93B (US$65.57M) marking 56% decline YoY.

Acer Inc. announces the Q1 2011 preliminary financial results: consolidated revenues reached NT$127.8B (US$4.34B) representing 14.3% decline quarter-on-quarter (QOQ) or 11.5% decline assessed in US currency.

Smooth multitasking together with the capability of delivering the kind of graphics performance needed to create digital content and enjoy HD entertainment, today are the most sought after characteristics in a computer. Shaped by the passion for visually intense multimedia and gaming, the new Acer Predator G5910 excels at handling everything that comes its way, even the most demanding computing and entertainment needs. Equipped with the ultimate in terms of processors and graphics solutions, this desktop is remarkable, inside and out, and will fulfil advanced users and gamers’ requirements for stunning HD entertainment and gaming, rich graphics and excellent performance.

Acer Iconia Tab W500 Tablet has Docking Keyboard and is Ideal for Touch-Based Productivity, Communications; Performance Tech Includes AMD processor, SSD, HDMI, Support for 1080p HD video.

• Acer Corporate President Jim Wong to lead Touch Business Group
• Campbell Kan to lead PC Global Operations
• Walter Deppeler to lead Chief Marketing Office

Acer Inc.’s board of directors has approved the candidacy of Jim Wong as the new Corporate President, with immediate effect. Wong previously held the positions of corporate senior vice president and president of IT Products Group (ITGO). Together with Chairman and CEO, J.T. Wang, they will lead the company forward to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the new ICT age.

Acer Inc. estimates its Q2 2011 PC shipments to decline by approximately 10% from the previous quarter.

First Acer Tablet with Android™ 3.0 for Canada Now Available for Pre-Order; Superior Mobile Entertainment with Support for Flash Sites, Games, Apps.

Acer announces the appointment of Acer Deputy President of Acer EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Walter Deppeler as the new Acer EMEA President, with immediate effect.

Acer CEO and President Gianfranco Lanci has resigned from the company, with immediate effect. Acer Chairman J.T. Wang takes acting role in the interim. The company has commenced with the planning of organizational and operational adjustments for the sustainable future of Acer.

Acer Inc.’s Board of Directors today approved the financial results for year 2010. Acer achieved consolidated revenues of NT$629.1B (US$19.9B) representing 9.6% (or 14.1% assessed in US$) year-on-year (YOY) growth and operating income of NT$18.2B (US$ 575 M) with 18.7% YOY growth; both results marked record highs for Acer.

Acer Inc.’s Board of Directors today nominated Sir Julian Horn-Smith and Dr. F.C. Tseng as independent directors. Sir Julian formerly served as deputy CEO of Vodafone Group; Dr. Tseng is the vice chairman of TSMC. The nominations shall be put forth for election at the next shareholders’ meeting in June.

Acer Inc. announces that its Q1 2011 revenue from PCs will fall short of expectation. Due to relatively weaker PC demand in Western Europe and the U.S., as of today, Acer’s PC revenue shows decline of approximately 10% from the fourth quarter of last year.

Combining great performance, superior entertainment, stylish modern design, and a host of practical features, the new Acer Aspire M3920 desktop was designed to fulfill everyday computing and entertainment needs. This means it can deliver a great visual experience in addition to top performance to handle demanding tasks.

There is always room for improvement. Even if we are talking about the award winning and sophisticated design of the S3 displays, a series of monitor that is rich of features and offers cutting-edge performance. Acer did just that and upgraded the S273HL and S243HL displays with wide viewing angle technology.

Forget about monitors that are only capable of displaying images and symbols generated by the computer. A new species of display is born. Acer created the Web Surf Station, the first monitor that lets you surf the web and enjoy your multimedia with no need of a computer!

With Acer video-projectors entertainment is anything but flat. Having introduced a variety of 3D technology support in a wide range of video-projectors, now the company goes ahead with yet another innovation to help users enjoy a true theater-like 3D experience. The new Acer H5360BD projector with native HD-ready resolution and DLP® 3D ready now supports the HDMI® 1.4a 3D solution from DLP®, enabling users to fully appreciate the array of possibilities brought by the stereoscopic technology.

The demand for superior graphics, advanced multimedia features and top-notch performance is anything but slacking down. As media consumption and creation continue to rise, devices must adapt to fulfil users’ needs. Harnessing the power of 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family and flaunting advanced graphics solution, the Acer Predator G3600 is your ticket for dazzling HD entertainment and gaming, rich graphics and outstanding performance.

Whether you are looking for the best visual experience to watch seamless videos or crisp photos, or top performance to create or edit videos or be productive, the new Acer Predator G3100 matches and exceeds all these needs.

Acer designed the sophisticated H4 LCD series to maximize the entertainment experience and complemented it with a glamorous look. Now, the range has been enriched with the H274HL model, featuring a large 27-inch panel to enjoy the best experience when watching videos, movies or pictures or playing games.

TV broadcasts, movies, gaming, photography and even new learning applications: 3D technology unlocks an entire world of experiences. Experiences that can be best appreciated on a bigger screen. Acer, always at the forefront in offering technologically advanced solutions, now presents the HN274H, the first 27-inch 3D monitor in the world to support the HDMI®(dual link) 3D solution, enabling users to fully appreciate the array of possibilities brought by the stereoscopic technology.

Sturdy and reliable, the Acer Business series LCD monitors were designed for intensive daily use and to deliver exceptional graphics and optimal viewing. Ideal for high performing businesses and professionals, these monitors offer the best mix of high definition graphics, excellent reliability and multi-functionality. Now, Acer enriched the series with two new models – B243HLC and B273HL – that feature wide angle panel and LED technology, making them the ideal productive work interface.

With Acer video-projectors entertainment is anything but flat. Having introduced a variety of 3D technology support in a wide range of video-projectors, now the company goes ahead with yet another innovation to help users enjoy a true theater-like 3D experience. The new Acer H5360BD projector with native HD-ready resolution and DLP® 3D ready now supports the HDMI® 1.4a 3D solution from DLP®, enabling users to fully appreciate the array of possibilities brought by the stereoscopic technology.

Acer introduces the C112 pico-projector, enriching its range of ultra-portable projectors, an extremely light and ultra-compact device that can set you free from both notebook and cables for total projection freedom.

Acer Group helped Scuderia Ferrari to design a solution to update its data center by offering the latest highly reliable and powerful technology solutions that allowed the renowned Maranello team to achieve its goals.

Today everything is about mobility, but it wasn’t so only few years back. Long before any other player, Acer took a daring path and decided to stake everything on mobility. This courage to change and take risks without ever losing sight of its final objective and without ever straying from its mission has made all the difference.

Fun and productivity, entertainment and work. Our lives are made of different sides, that seamlessly blend one into the other. The devices we use should reflect this flexibility and ability to multitask, allowing us to enjoy and share content as well as be productive when there is the need.
This is why Acer created the ICONIA TAB W500, with an innovative design that effectively combines the best of two worlds: tablet and PC.

Mobility and innovation, which have always been part of Acer’s DNA, now find a new form of expression in the new Acer ICONIA TAB A500, a 10.1-inch tablet designed to maximize content enjoyment, providing the same rich multimedia, gaming and Web experience you can enjoy on your home PC with the added user-friendliness of multi-touch technology.

Whether you are into gaming, social network or enjoying your multimedia on the go, the new Acer ICONIA TAB A100 is your dream come true. Stylish and compact, this 7” tablet offers unrivalled portability and matches it with the ultimate high performance, taking your mobile experience to the next level.

Not so long ago mobile computing devices with touch screens were only found in science fiction. Now Acer presents ICONIA, a new concept device set to add a brand new tablet experience, combining the versatility of a conventional 14” form factor with a unique dual-screen layout and highly intuitive all-point multi-touch functionality, which means you can use all the fingers of your hands to navigate ICONIA.

Acer ICONIA SMART perfectly combines the capabilities of a tablet in a smartphone format: a huge 4.8” widescreen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a super cool chassis.

Acer Education netbook is the Aspire One. Thin, light, stylish and with long battery life, it includes all the features that make it an ideal solution for school use.

Elegant design, minimal style, thin size and all the applications you need to communicate online and stay operative all the time: Aspire One D257 is the perfect netbook for anyone who wants to stand out for their originality and elegance, at work and at leisure.

Following the announcement by Intel of a design issue in the Sandy Bridge mainboard chipset, Acer confirms that it is working with Intel on this issue and is taking all necessary steps to minimize any inconvenience customers might experience.

One of the most exciting innovations in monitor technology is the introduction of 3D technology. Acer embraced this new dimension with a range of Full HD 3D monitors that quickly drove the company to the leading position in the global market.

Whether you are into multimedia enjoyment or creation, the new Acer Aspire Ethos notebooks were developed to deliver the ultimate performance and image quality.

Simply perfect. Perfect for an unforgettable entertainment; perfect for everyday computing; perfect for smooth multitasking. Built from the ground with excellent graphic capabilities and optimal processing power, the new Acer Aspire 7750, 5750 and 4750 models are the ideal companions for everyday tasks, enabling users to be productive and have fun.

Acer Inc. announces the 2010 preliminary financial results, achieving record highs in consolidated revenues of NT$629.7B (US$19.9B) representing 9.7% (or 14.2% assessed in US$) year-on-year (YOY) growth and operating income of NT$18.2B (US$ 575 M) with 18.6% YOY growth.

Pushing the boundaries to offer users a better experience, the new Acer Aspire X3960 excels at handling even the most demanding home computing and entertainment needs. Great at multitasking, even with the most advanced applications, and offering a richer HD experience, this desktop features cutting-edge technology, components and performance in a cool design taking up just a third of the space of standard PCs.

Watch HD movies and TV, play advanced games, enjoy immersive audio or be productive if you need; add the user-friendliness of the multi-touch screen and you have found the ultimate multi-tasker: the Acer Aspire Z5761.

According to recent statement from Sales Manager based in Taiwan, Acer Inc. confirms that company is not aiming at phasing out netbooks in favor of tablets.

It’s official! The votes are in and, based on the overwhelming applause of the crowd attending this year’s “Last Gadget Standing” competition at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the popular favorite was more than obvious: Acer’s brand new ICONIA, a dual-screen, multi-touch tablet that incorporates the best features of any notebook or tablet device and more.

Developed to meet the needs of education and bring into the classroom new ways of teaching and learning, the new Acer U5200 projector provides an easy to use solution so that teachers can focus on the lesson. With this projector, Acer takes a step further in helping educators improving the learning process providing them with innovative, flexible and versatile solutions.

Acer today announced the signing of the agreement with Ducati Corse. Under this agreement Acer will become Official Partner of the glorious motorcycle company.

For those loving subtle curves, chrome details and soft touch casing, Acer liquidmini packs maximum smartphone possibilities into minimum size.

The Acer beTouch range, easily recognisable with its attractive devices, now includes a new model, the Acer beTouch E210.  

Whether you are looking for a notebook with accelerated performance for productivity or with impressive graphics capabilities for your favourite HD entertainment, don’t look further. The new Acer Aspire 5253 and 4253 are the answer to your needs!

Acer multiplies its offer and enriches its best-selling family of netbooks, debuting the Aspire One 522 netbook designed to deliver a fresh and exciting user experience, by providing smoother HD multimedia enjoyment, creation and sharing, and greater multitasking performance.