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New projector ready to deliver cinematic 3D video and images up to 300 inches diagonally.

New lightweight flicker-free polarized glasses make viewing vibrant 3D imagery more convenient and comfortable than ever.

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.

Aspire S3 ultrabook powers on instantly and provides up to 50 days of stand-by time; Aspire Z7871 sets a new standard in all-in-one PC design.

The 2.73-pound projector is easy to take anywhere; delivers brilliant HD-ready visuals with enhanced color and clarity.

Acer America today announced that it is giving consumers on Facebook the chance to win an Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook daily through the remainder of the year with the new Acer-a-Day Giveaway on Facebook.

Swift, smart and secure, new Acer Veriton Z Series features high-performance quad core processors, discrete graphics and efficient system management.

Both 23- and 21-inch Models Offer All the Essentials for Enjoying Music, Movies, Social Networking and More.

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.

Acer’s popular 10.1-inch tablet now boasts AT&T 4G for super-speedy data transmission and smooth video streaming; Android 3.0 provides fast and easy browsing, fun and handy apps

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.

Vote Now to Give Two Winners a 21st Century Library Makeover for Their Schools.

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.

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.

Two Winners will Receive a 21st Century Library Makeover for Their Schools.

Festive and Fresh Aspire One Happy Netbooks Now Available.

New Acer AC700 Runs Google’s Chrome OS; Delivers Speed, Simplicity, Security to Connected Customers.

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.

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

Extends Acer Channel Excellence (ACE) Program with New Products, Support Offerings and Promotional Benefits.

Sleek system with Blu-ray makes aggregating and sharing digital data among home devices simple and seamless; Winner of Computex Best Choice and Design & Innovation awards.

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’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’s latest models offer up to Intel® Core™ i5 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 graphics in ultra small and small form factor designs.

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 Continues Commitment to K12 Education with Program that Gives Computers to Winning Schools.

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.

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.

New 27-inch and 23.6-inch displays bring 3D fun to Blu-ray players, game consoles, PCs and more; Displays deliver up to 100 million:1 contrast ratio for highest level of clarity and detail available today.

Introduces Flagship AS2040 and AMS 2000 Storage Systems in Partnership with Hitachi Data Systems, With Networking Connectivity Solutions from QLogic.

First Acer Tablet with Android™ 3.0 for US Market Now Available for Pre-Order at Best Buy; 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.

World’s First and Only Tablet Featuring Two 14-inch Touch Screen Displays Now Available for Pre-Sale in the U.S. and Canada.

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.

With computers becoming real entertainment hubs, monitors must follow suit to let user enjoy a compelling experience, whether they are watching videos or movie, playing games or catching their favourite TV shows. A jewel of multi-functionality, Acer new monitor TV MT series is engineered to maximize and optimize the user entertainment experience.

Photos, videos, music, movies, games and loads of files. The size of our digital libraries is constantly increasing. With all our digital archives scattered on multiple hard disks, DVDs, CDs or memory card, it’s a nightmare to keep track of where everything is, let alone share files! With the new Acer RevoCenter all this chaos becomes just a memory.

Builds on proven success in European and Asian markets to create offering that spans full range of applications, from small business to supercomputing

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.

Acer K11 projector offers revolutionary way to project vibrant visuals anywhere, anytime

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.

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.

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

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.

Acer America Corp. is gearing up another tier of gamers with the expansion of its Acer® “Predator” Series desktop PCs. In response to the increase in casual and mainstream gaming, its new Acer Predator G3600 boasts powerful performance in a slick chassis at an affordable price of just $899. Offering solid gaming performance with Intel® Core™ i5 processing and NVIDIA® GeForce™ graphics, the AG3600 is an excellent choice for those wanting to enjoy the latest games, movies and other content without breaking the bank.

Acer America, part of the world’s second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs (1), today announced its highest performing model in its flagship notebook line with the introduction of the Aspire AS8950G-9839.

Acer America today announced its new line of Aspire notebooks geared for consumers who demand outstanding HD entertainment and smooth multitasking in a mobile form factor. The new notebook lines come packed with features and technology options, including the latest quad-core processing technology from Intel or new dual-core processors from AMD. Combined with Acer’s clear.fi home entertainment solution for sharing content in the home, branded discrete graphics and Blu-ray, the new Aspire line is well equipped for digital applications.