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  • Touch the Future Now with Acer
  • 2009-09-09 - 1 Sydney, Australia 9th September, 2009 - Acer Computer Australia, number three total PC vendor*, today announced its largest and most significant product unveiling for 2009. Acer is introducing a new range of personal computers built to further amalgamate interaction between technology and consumers.

    The product unveiling spans over Acer’s notebook, netbook, desktop and display product categories and falls under the umbrella of the “Touch the Future Now” marketing campaign. Previously unavailable features include multi-touch operated screens, notebooks with three dimensional (3-D) viewing screen, as well as a one-litre (1L) form factor desktop PC that can be fixed on the back of a monitor.

    “Touch the Future Now” marketing campaign encapsulates Acer’s intention to bring future technologies into the present. Following the successful introduction of Acer Group’s multi-brand strategy and Microsoft’s biggest operating system refresh in the past decade, it is important that Acer continues to meet consumer needs for innovative IT solutions.

    “One of our goals with Windows 7 was to make new things possible and ‘touch’ capability is part of that. We’re excited that Acer is leveraging Windows 7 to drive innovation in PC design to help our joint customers discover new ways to engage with their PC and fun ways to get things done. Our relationship with our OEM partners is key to the success of Windows 7 and we’re happy that our partnership with Acer is strong and mutually beneficial,” said Jeff Putt, Windows Consumer Lead, Microsoft Australia.

    “We strongly believe this latest wave of products will not only meet Acer brand expectations but will also exceed current technologies level of integrating into users lives. These new products have the capacity to truly bring to life Acer’s slogan of empowering people,” said Nigel Gore, General Manager – Product Management, Acer Computer Australia.

    The new range of products will be available through Acer’s established network of authorised distributors and retailers from 22 October 2009.


    Product

    The products to be available under the “Touch the Future Now” category will include the following products designed and built with Microsoft Windows 7® operating system:

    Z5610 - The Aspire Z5610 Series features next-generation touch screen technology and no-compromise performance in a space-saving all-in-one PC design. A superior touch screen with Windows® 7 compliant multi-touch capability delivers all-new excitement and hands-on efficiency. From RRP $1999 inc GST.

    Aspire Timeline 1820PT – The Aspire 1820T has a touch of class with multi-touch and rotate 11.6” widescreen display. Powered with energy efficient Intel® CoreTM Duo Processor technology, this notebook is lightweight and provides all day computing. From RRP $879 inc GST.

    Aspire 5738PG – You will have a world new world at the touch of your fingertips with the new Aspire 5738PG. This notebook features Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology and a multi-touch 15.6” display. From RRP $1399 inc GST.

    Aspire 5738DG
    – The Aspire 5738DG is Acer’s first 3D notebook. Featuring Intel® Centrino®2 Processor technology, up to 4GB memory and 3rd generation Dolby Home Theatre, you are now able to watch 3-D movies in the comfort of your own notebook. From RRP $1999 inc GST.

    Veriton N260G – Featuring exceptional components fitted into a petite 1 litre form factor diamond-shaped chassis, the Veriton N260G is your ace for space-constrained computing needs. From RRP $879 inc GST.

    T230H
    – Acer’s first line of touch-activated monitors offering fantastic touch-enabled possibilities made available to you via Windows® 7. From RRP $ 799 inc. GST.
  • Touch the Future Now