Full Lineup of Acer Centrino Duo Notebooks
With the end of the recent news craze over the Acer TravelMate 4200, the Aspire 5670 and the IF-award winning TravelMate 8200 comes a press release by Acer on the full lineup of Intel Centrino Duo notebooks that it plans to produce. An excerpt:
Targeting a broad range of users, Acer is offering a total of 15 models with Intel’s Centrino Duo mobile technology. The line-up includes top-of-line performance models with 15.4-inch wide screens that can effectively serve as desktop PCs, 14.1-inch display lightweight models for office workers, and 12.1-inch ultra portable models for those constantly on the road, according to the company.
So, besides notebooks from the TM 8200, the TM 4200 and the Aspire 5670 series, we can expect notebooks from the Aspire 5560, and the TM 3010 series as well. That makes it 5 new notebook series (consisting of 15 notebooks) coming our way.
Read the full press release by Acer below.
Acer: first-to-market with full line of Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology notebooks
Comprehensive 15 notebooks-offering demonstrates Acer’s successful business model for speed and innovation
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (10 January, 2006) — Acer leads the market as the first company to offer a full line of notebooks featuring the new Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology. Dual-core processing power paves the way for ultra-fast data processing, enhanced multi-tasking, extended connectivity, and power-saving features that prolong battery life, empowering users to communicate anytime, anywhere.
Acer is the first to provide a complete range of notebooks with the newest dual-core processing technology covering all market segments. In the increasingly mobile business environment, users may enjoy enhanced manageability and improved data security, while consumers may experience enhanced realism and higher quality entertainment. With extended connectivity options, another key benefit is the complete voice and video communication solution.
Targeting a broad range of user needs, Acer is offering a total of 15 models with Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology. From top-of-line performance models with 15.4-inch wide screens that can effectively serve as desktop PCs, 14.1-inch display lightweight models for corridor warriors, and 12.1-inch ultra portable models for road warriors. Acer’s ultimate goal is to present mobile PC users with extended freedom and flexibility for both work and play.
Several models feature Acer Video Conference, a complete solution comprised of Acer OrbiCam and Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone. Acer Orbicam is an integrated camera with 1.3 mega pixel high-resolution CMOS and 225º ergonomic rotation, so users can capture visuals on both sides of the display without adjusting the LCD. Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone enables hand-free communication and additional interaction points for multiple-users. Acer Video Conference provides a complete voice and video communication solution that is intuitive as well as cost-effective.
Highlights of Acer’s product offering featuring the Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology includes the iF Design award-winning TravelMate 8200, multimedia-rich and full-featured Aspire 5670, the commercial mainstream TravelMate 4200, lightweight and multimedia enhanced Aspire 5560, and the ultraportable TravelMate 3010.
TravelMate 8200 is Acer’s commercial flagship notebook with 15.4-inch wide-aspect LCD gives users 30% more viewing space. Its cover is made of carbon fiber — a lightweight and highly resilient material used in the aerospace industry for dependability. TravelMate 8200 features an array of security and communication solutions, including Acer Video Conference. Architectural improvements with Intel’s dual-core processors, ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1600 graphics with 512 MB HyperMemory and 256 MB dedicated GDDR3 VRAM produce stunning visual realism. TravelMate 8200 is a winner of the iF Design awards — an internationally renowned seal of design excellence, and has been selected “Editors’ Choice” by the U.S. PC Magazine.
Aspire 5670 is a well-equipped and remarkably portable take-anywhere entertainment notebook. It utilizes the leading ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1400 with up to 512 MB of HyperMemory™ graphics, 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM for high-definition visuals, cinematic realism and stunning gaming effects. Acer CrystalBrite™ 15.4-inch wide with 16 ms response time delivers ultra-vivid images. Acer Video Conference with an optional TV-tuner provides a wide range of entertainment-on-the-go.
TravelMate 4200 targets the mainstream performance with best value segment. It boasts an impressive multimedia and communications suite, and uses NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7300 with NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology for outstanding graphic and video. Broad communications, including Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR WPAN and the new Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network connection — optimized by Acer SignalUp™ technology — further provides users with all the technologies they need to boost wireless performance.
Aspire 5560 is a 14.1-inch portable multimedia notebook furnished with lightweight and rugged magnesium alloy casing. Acer’s CrystalBrite™ technology enhanced with 512 MB ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1400 HyperMemory presents a richer, better contrast and more vivid onscreen cinematic excellence. A compact slot-load DVD-Super Multi double-layer optical drive allows users to write up to 8.5 GB of media while large capacity of Serial ATA hard disc drive allows excellent content reading and storing performance. Unwired with Intel/PRO wireless 3945ABG Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection on top of Acer’s award winning SignalUp technology, users can benefit from superior reception of real-time movie, video, MP3 music or instant messaging. Intuitive Acer Arcade multimedia suite provides impeccable fun and enjoyment for users.
TravelMate 3010 is ideal for roving business professionals who require reliable, go-anywhere computing. Featuring pre-coating aluminum design in an ultra-light and compact 12.1-inch form factor, the TravelMate 3010 weighs only 1.5kg with built-in camera is ultra-portable. Its high-brightness 16:10 widescreen enhances viewing experiences and readability for use on the road, while ezDock preserves full desktop extendibility. Integrated Acer Video Conference solution, superior GraviSense and Anti-Theft security technology make the TravelMate 3010 the optimum business companion for road warriors who must stay productive in their ever-changing workspace.
Acer continues to collaborate with PC industry leaders to deliver innovative products with the freshest technology at the right timing. Acer’s Channel Business Model is a foundation of this success, and has attested across various geographic regions. In 2002 Acer introduced the world’s first convertible tablet PC featuring Intel® Centrino® mobile technology and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system. Acer followed up with notebooks using Intel’s Dothan and Sonoma platforms at the first instance.
For product details and availability, please contact Acer’s local or regional operations. Contact information may be found on www.acer.com.
About Acer
Acer ranks among the world’s top five branded PC vendors, designing and marketing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus on globally marketing its brand-name products: desktop and mobile PCs, servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues in 2004 reached US$7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com.
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(Source: Acer)
February 1st, 2006 23:32
[…] Normally, I don’t get very interested in incomplete data like this, but Dell’s medium-term dual core plans have been shrouded in quite a bit of mystery, at least if compared with other brand-name PC makers such as Sony or better yet, Acer - which made sure that a whole press release was dedicated to their line-up of future dual core notebooks. […]