18.5 Inch LCD launched by Acer

Acer has announced the launch of its 18.5" LCD monitor, X 193HQ, for the Indian market. The X 193HQ features a slim profile with an adaptable black color scheme and rear-cable management. The control buttons are located below the panel to enable easy cleaning and intuitive use.
Available at Rs. 8,500, X 193HQ complies with Windows Vista operatingsystems. The wide viewing angle of the monitor maintains color consistency and image clarity.

The Acer Empowering Key allows full access to the Acer eColor Management onscreen interface and enables varied advanced controls for ultimate image quality. Bundled with the unique Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) tool, this monitor automatically detects image signals and intelligently controls the backlight brightness to make the black 'blacker' in a dark scene, and make the white 'whiter' in a bright environment.
"Acer has always been at the forefront in supporting the latesttechnologies that enhance customer experience", said S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India. "Setting a new standard for quality and value, Acer X Series monitors are an attractive and functional addition to any home. With the X 193HQ, we have once again pushed the boundaries of digital lifestyle with advanced product features and eye-catching style."
Acer X 193HQ LCD monitor is currently available in the major cities across India.

Acer's Gemstone Blue Laptops Launched

Acer has launched the Aspire 6920 and Aspire 8920, under the brand -name Gemstone Blue, a brand new notebook PC series designed to bring the enjoyment of High Definition (HD) anywhere you go. These laptops seek to offer key multimedia innovations, superior display features, 2nd generation Dolby home theater experience and innovative features such as the "cine dash media console". The company is positioning these new introductions as ultimate notebook for consumers who desire the perfect mix of productivity and entertainment.

The new series certainly comes loaded in its specifications. The laptops are built featuring the Intel Core2Duo processors, the mobile Intel T5500 and T7500 Express Chipset with 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM respectively and an integrated module for wireless connection, supporting Acer SignalUp with InviLink Nplify wireless technologies. They also pack in storage space of 250 GB and 320 GB respectively.

Acer is first to market with 16" and 18" notebook series that features a Full HD CineCrystal LCD, 8ms response time and native 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The Aspire 6920 and 8920 also feature an HDMI port with HDCP support. In addition, the new notebook series is equipped with a Wide Color Gamut display which seeks to deliver 33% more color range than the typical notebook panels.The Aspire 6920 and 8920 also come with the brand new CineDash media console, a touch-sensitive interface that gives you a new way to manage entertainment and launch Acer Arcade in seconds, as well as navigate menus, adjust volume and control your media on the fly.
"Caring through innovation, Acer's products are designed to fulfill customer needs, be it fresh technology or unique design", said Mukund, Managing Director, Acer India. "New form factors, fewer technical differentiation’s between products and the growing need for branded products are factors contributing to the growth of the industry."
The 6920 is expected to retail at Rs. 49,000 upwards and the 8920 will be available at a price point of Rs. 79,000 upwards.Having been present for the launch of this product, I was able to spend some time with the new units. The 8920 is a very impressive product. It offers very powerful specifications of a T7500 CPU, 3 GB of RAM, 320 GB storage; an 18.1 inch full HD screen and a Blu-ray drive at around Rs. 80,000. It's powered by Nvidia's latest 9650 chipset. When you add it all up together it offers a laptop that is currently unrivaled in its weight-class.Source

Cool Gemstone Laptops by Acer

Acer, today presented the Aspire 6920 (16-inch) and the Aspire 8920G (18.4-inch) line of new notebook PC series based on the original Gemstone series with its focus on High Definition.The new Aspire Gemstone blue series features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, the mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset and the integrated module for wireless connection, supporting Acer SignalUp with InviLink Nplify wireless technologies.The 16-inch notebook series features a Full HD CineCrystal LCD panel with 1920x1080 resolution or a HD CineCrystal LCD screen at 1366x768 pixel resolution, 8ms response time and native 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The screen is managed by the latest NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS graphics engine with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache, supporting NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.The 18.4-inch series also features Full HD CineCrystal LCD panel with 1920x1080 pixel resolution, 8ms response time and native 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The system is shipped with a choice of graphics engines and can be equipped with either the NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GS graphics engine with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache (512 MB of dedicated GDDR3 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory) or by the NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache (512 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory). Both support NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.The 16-inchers come with 320 GB of space while the 18.4-inchers come with 640 GB of space. Both series feature an HDMI port with HDCP support and come with integrated TV Tuner. Users can choose between Blu-Ray Disc and a DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive for their laptops, that also feature a 6-in-1 card reader.The Aspire Gemstone blue design integrates the second generation Dolby Home Theater technology with powerful audio technologies – CineSurround, Tuba CineBass booster, and True 5.1 output. The line comes with the brand new CineDash media console, a touch-sensitive interface that gives users a new way to manage entertainment and launch Acer Arcade in seconds, as well as navigate menus, adjust volume and control media on the fly.On selected models, the Aspire 8920G comes bundled with a VoIP Bluetooth phone, a device that can be used as a normal cell phone connected to the notebook through Bluetooth connections, or can be placed on any desk or surface and used as a speaker phone, letting the user communicate freely while continuing to work on the PC. The series features a multi-layered, shimmering 3D finish, contrasting textures, a blue, black and silver color scheme, and interior/exterior lighting effects.The Aspire notebooks come with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Home Premium preinstalled. Additional installed software includes Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade; Acer Bio-Protection; Acer Crystal Eye; Acer GridVista; Acer Launch Manager; Acer GameZone; Acer Video Conference Manager; Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE); Adobe Reader; CyberLink PowerDirector trial version; Norton Internet Security; NTI Media Maker; Microsoft Works 9.0 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial.All Acer notebooks come with a standard 1 year Carry In (International travelers warranty - ITW) which can be extended to 3 years' cover with the Acer Advantage service that also covers accidental damage to the notebook.Source

Acer 5315 launched

One of the most essential things for most management students today is a laptop. Looking to tap this growing market Acer today has introduced its new 15.4" Acer Aspire 5315. This machine has a new chassis design and sleek looks and is based on the Linux OS.

In terms of specifications, it utilizes an Intel Celeron M550 processing, supporting Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link network solution for excellent speed and performance, storage capacity with a 120 GB HDD and system memory of 1 GB of RAM. It further comes equipped with a DVD super multi 8x Double layer and inbuilt camera. Its screen is a 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD display and is capable of reaching battery life up to 2 hours. The Acer ePowerManagement allows you to choose the power management setting to extend the battery time. Additionally, the Acer SignalUp and Acer GridVista technologies have been incorporated into this notebook for more reliable wireless connectivity as well as optimized feature driven display management.

S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India said, "The Acer Aspire 5315 is part of Acer’s initiative of making mobile computing available to all audience segments. We have been following the market closely and have evaluated the requirements of the Indian Consumer before tailoring such a product. This notebook offers clean design, affordable performance, enjoyable entertainment and far-reaching communication - all on one platform. With the Aspire 5315, we have once again pushed the boundaries of digital lifestyle with advanced product features at a great price point."

Acer Aspire 5315 notebook will be available in the major cities across India and will offer the latest technology like 10/100 LAN, easy-to-use system utilities, like the Acer Empowering Technology features and Easy-launch buttons for WLAN, email, Internet and user-programming. It has been priced at Rs. 22,219.Source

Aspire 2920 NB unveiled by ACER.....

Acer has launched its 12.1-inches ultra-portable consumer notebook "Aspire 2920" in India.
"Aspire 2920" is part of the Gemstone series, and sports a Ceramic-finish Pearl Grey interior along with a holographic Satin-finish cover. Importantly, it supports a dual independent display, giving users a choice to use both Linux and Vista Home Premium operating systems. The notebook is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor T9300, and supports mobile GM965 Express chipset and Wireless WiFi Link network solution.
It has a 12.1-inches WXGA CrystalBrite TFT LCD display, 160GB HDD, and 2GB RAM system memory, and comes with a Web cam, DVD writer, and battery life of up to three-and-a-half hours. With Acer's ePowerManagement, users can choose optimum settings to extend battery time.
Meanwhile, Acer SignalUp and GridVista technologies make for dependable wireless connectivity, and optimized feature-driven display management. The "Aspire 2920" also features Acer CrystalBrite technology and Dolby Certified Sound System for 7.1-channel surround sound, with connectivity options including Gigabit LAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
The notebook is available in major cities across the country with the Linux model priced at Rs 37,115 and the Vista Home Premium model available for Rs 40,615.Source

"Ultra Mini" Desktops by ACER.......

Acer's new ultra-small form factor desktops have arrived in the Indian subcontinent. They're being called "3-litre" desktops because of their volume -- pretty small. The "Ultra Mini" Aspire L5100 and L3600 are designed for home users with a yen for style, ergonomics, and portability -- with a generous dose of processing power thrown in.
Both models sport a sleek, Steel-Black frame. Acer claims the frame is about a tenth of the size and a quarter of the weight of a conventional tower desktop. External features include a 19-inch TFT display and a slim keyboard with soft-touch keys, blue LED lighting, 17 hotkeys, and a volume knob. The L3600 is powered by an Intel Pentium E2140 dual-core processor @ 1.6 GHz, while the L5100 is powered by an AMD Athlon64 X2 4000+ @ 2.1 GHz.
Both systems have 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and a 160 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard disk. Both come with Linux installed, and come with a 16x DVD-R/W Super-Multi Drive.
The desktops both support Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), and Memory Stick (MS). They are available at all of Acer's registered retail and channel outlets. Together with an optical mouse and USB 2.0 speakers, the Aspire L3600 retails at Rs 26,999, and the Aspire L5100 at Rs 24,999.Source : Techtree