This 18.5-inch all-in-one nettop features a fanless design, an Intel Atom CPU, 160GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM. You can order yours now for $499. Check out the full press release after the break.Acer Delivers Veriton All-in-One Desktop PC to the U.S. Professional Market – High on Style, Low on Price
The Veriton Z280G, a Practical Blend of Style and Functionality for Just $499
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acer, the world’s third largest vendor in the PC market,(1) today announced the new Acer Veriton Z280G-EA271CP all-in-one PC for the U.S. commercial market. It delivers energy-efficient performance in a picture-perfect design. It’s available via Acer’s authorized resellers with prices beginning at just $499.
Boasting a brilliant 18.5-inch widescreen LCD monitor and measuring just 19-inches (W) by 15-inches (H) by 2.14-inches (D), this sleek all-in-one is perfect for reception areas, hotel lobbies, executive suites, cube environments and any office that requires an integrated, space-saving design.
Featuring an Intel® Atom™ ultra-low-voltage processor and fan-less operation, the Veriton Z280G is cool, quiet and Energy Star® qualified. This practical platform easily manages basic office productivity and Internet-based applications.
“Generous with style, yet conservative with space and price, the Veriton Z280G is an asset to any home office or corporate setting,” said Leila Axelle Robert, Acer Commercial Systems Business Manager. “Users are sure to enjoy the brilliant display that showcases presentations, spreadsheets and Internet content in vivid clarity, while business owners and IT specialists will appreciate the system’s excellent value and energy savings.”
Easy Set-Up, Brilliant Viewing
The system is as easy on the eyes as it is to set up and use. The high-definition LCD display provides a superb viewing experience with its 16:9 aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 1366×768 resolution, making it ideal for viewing graphs, charts, videos and more in crisp detail and vibrant color.
The Veriton Z280G helps organize, create and share digital data. Using the Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, users can quickly transfer presentations and other documents from one PC to another. A 160GB hard drive is large enough to store a vast library of digital data. Conveniently located on the right side of the display, the Super Multi Double-Layer drive can quickly and easily load software, back-up critical data as well as read, playback and copy optical disks. Built-in 802.11b/g wireless allows for quick, cable-less connection to the Internet. The system also comes with Windows XP, integrated speakers and a matching keyboard and mouse.
Practical Management and Security Software
The sleek system boasts an excellent software package for protecting and managing important data. In addition to Adobe Reader and Cyberlink DVD, it offers Acer eRecovery Management for creating system back-ups, copying configurations and burning factory default images. This management software also restores user created HDD images or optical disks, original system configurations as well as reinstalls Acer applications and drivers. Acer Client Manager enables IT managers to deploy software and control user’s systems remotely, while Acer Security Suite keeps digital data safe.
Pricing, Availability and Specifications
The Acer Veriton Z280G-EA271CP all-in-one desktop PC is available in North America via Acer’s authorized resellers with prices beginning at just $499.
Acer Veriton Z280G-EA271CP All-in-One Desktop
* Windows® XP Professional, Recovery CD with Windows Vista® Business
* Intel® Atom™ N270 (1.60GHz, 512KB Cache, L2, 533MHz FSB)
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
* 2GB Memory
* 160GB Hard Drive(2)
* SuperMulti Drive
* Five USB 2.0 Ports
* Multi-in-One Card Reader
* 18.5-inch Widescreen LCD Display
* Gigabit LAN and WiFi 802.11 b/g WLAN
* One Year Limited Warranty
Display Specifications
* 1366 x 768 Native Resolution
* 16:9 Aspect Ratio
* 1000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
* 250 cd/m2 Brightness
* 5ms Response Time
Acer Brings "All Day Computing" to the U.S. Market with the Aspire Timeline Thin and Light Notebook Family
With prices beginning at $598, Acer's affordable sleek and elegant notebooks offer more than eight hours of battery life
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2009 – Acer America, part of the world's second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs (1), today introduced the U.S. availability of its much anticipated Aspire Timeline Series of "all day computing" notebooks. Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life(2), Acer Timeline sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity.
The Aspire Timeline breaks the notebook paradigm with a thin and light mainstream notebook that doesn't break the bank. The secret to its extended battery life lies in Acer's unique design that combines Intel's ultra low-voltage processors, advanced power management, high-capacity batteries and LED backlit displays, which result in a thinner, lighter, more energy-efficient and longer lasting notebook PC.
For road warriors and others on-the-go, concerns about battery life, spare batteries and cables just became a thing of the past. On just a single charge, consumers can remain productive or entertained an entire coast–to-coast flight, or work remotely from 9 to 5 without ever stopping to plug in and recharge.
"Acer has introduced yet another game changer in the world of notebook PCs," said Sumit Agnihotry vice president of product marketing, Acer America. "The Timeline sets new standards in both value and battery life, which are sure to be well received in this economy by on-the-go, yet always connected consumers."
With prices beginning as low as $598, the Timeline delivers high-end styling and excellent performance in a thin and light design. Finally, the pricey ultra portable class of notebooks, long coveted by high-paid corporate business executives, is now more affordable to general consumers.
Unparalleled Battery Life Achieved with Low Power Components and Acer's PowerSmart Features
While most notebooks with long battery life use higher cell batteries which protrude from the back of the notebook, Acer combined numerous low power components with a standard high-capacity 6-cell battery, allowing them to keep the design as small as possible.
In addition, a conveniently located PowerSmart button located above the keyboard allows consumers to easily extend battery life. A simple press of the button activates the advanced power savings settings, traditionally a tedious procedure accessed through numerous software-based steps. This one-button approach simplifies the process.
Lastly, an Acer PowerSmart adapter senses when the notebook is unplugged, and stops sending needless energy. It also stops pulling power from the wall outlet when the adapter is full.
Battery Testing by Principled Technologies® Validates Revolutionary Battery Life
Using Bapco's MobileMark 2007 Productivity benchmark test, an industry standard created to measure PC battery life and performance, Principled Technologies, the industry leader in technology assessment services, found Acer's Aspire Timeline notebook PCs averaged more than eight hours of battery life. The AS3810T achieved 9 hours and 7 minutes of battery life, while the AS3810TZ logged in a whopping 9 hours and 48 minutes, clearly outpacing the industry norm and significantly outlasting competitive systems. The Principled Technologies reports may be viewed here:
http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/3810T_3810TZ_0509.pdf
http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/4810T_0509.pdf
http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/5810TZ_0509.pdf
A Thin and Lightweight Design and Price Point for Everyone
The Acer Aspire Timeline proves that thin and lightweight doesn't have to come at a cost premium. With prices ranging from $598 to $899 and three lines to chose from, students, small businesses and families trying to economize will find the Timeline is easily within their reach.
Road warriors demanding the smallest and lightest notebook possible will find the 3.5 pound AS3810 with a 13.3-inch display is the ideal traveling companion. For those who need a slightly larger display and an integrated optical drive, the 4.2 pound AS4810 with a 14-inch display will more than satisfy their requirements. The AS5810 includes a large 15.6-inch display, integrated optical drive and dedicated numeric keyboard.
At its slimmest point, all models are less than one-inch thin, and just over one-inch at their thickest. Weighing between 3.5 and 5.3 pounds, they are lighter and easier to carry than comparable systems. Fitting easily in a backpack, purse or laptop carrying case, they won't break the bank or a shoulder.
Providing an elegant, high-tech design, a stylish brushed aluminium finish on the display also provides solid protection to the display and internal components. The system is also lead- and mercury-free, making it easier to recycle.
In addition, Acer has incorporated Intel's Laminar Wall Jet technology for the first time, directing air flow in parallel layers, to keep the notebook significantly cooler.
Small, but Powerful Enough to Get the Job Done and Then Some
With a range of models, consumers can choose from a number of well-equipped, full featured systems.
Offering either Intel Pentium, Intel Core Solo or Intel Core 2 Duo ultra low voltage processors and 3GB or 4GB of memory, the Timeline Series packs enough power to easily handle daily productivity tasks such as email, Internet browsing and Office applications.
The Acer Aspire Timeline features high-definition CineCrystal LED backlit widescreen displays (16:9 ratio), which offer 33 percent more energy savings than traditional notebook screens, bringing significant power savings to mobile computing.
Internet access is provided through Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Draft-N, making it easy to browse websites, check email, make VOIP calls, and enjoy online entertainment, including the latest social networking platforms like facebook, twitter and YouTube.
An integrated Acer Crystal Eye™ webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light situations. The built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes. Consumers can also enjoy music and video sound with the Dolby Headphones and two built-in stereo speakers.
A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.
The Timeline family of notebooks also includes a backup button that lets consumers easily select and protect their irreplaceable digital files through regular scheduled backups or on an as- needed basis. Data can be backed up to an external hard drive, flash card, thumb drive or to a secure hidden partition on their PC.
Configurations, Pricing and Availability
Available now, the new Acer Aspire Timeline Series includes numerous models within the 13.3-inch AS3810, 14-inch AS4810 and 15.6-inch AS5810 lines. A sample configuration from each is listed below.
Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6415
* Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU9400 (1.40GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB, 10 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4 GB of DDR3 1066MHz dual channel memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 500GB(3) SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless LAN WiFi certified
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip,
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 3.5 lbs.
* 12.67" (W) x 0.92" to 1.13" (H) x 8.97" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $899.99
Acer Aspire Timeline AS4810T-848
* Intel Core 2 Solo processor SU3500 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB, 5.50 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 14-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4 GB of DDR3 1066MHz dual channel memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 320GB SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 8X DVD SuperMulti double layer drive
* Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 4.2 lbs.
* 13.32" (W) x 0.94" to 1.13" (H) x 9.44" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $699.99
Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4657
* Intel Pentium processor SU2700 (2MB L2 cache, 1.3 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 10 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 15.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 3GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 320GB(3) SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 8X DVD SuperMulti double layer drive
* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
* 4 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* 6-cell (5600 mAh) Li-ion Battery
* 5.3 lbs.
* 14.88" (W) x 0.97" to 1.16" (H) x 10.19" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $598.00
All models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer notebook PCs are backed by toll-free service and support.
The Acer Aspire easyStore is a cheap pre-built Windows Home Server that retails for $400. It is available for purchase now. The Specs are at the bottom of the press release below, after the jump.New Acer® Aspire easyStore Home ServerProvides Access to Family's Digital Data From Anywhere in the World
Networks PCs, centralizes data and provides daily data back-ups for just $399
SAN JOSE, CALIF., May 21, 2009 – Acer, the third largest vendor in the PC market,(1) today announced the new Acer® Aspire easyStore Home Server for customers in the United States. Designed for households and home-based businesses with multiple PCs, Aspire easyStore offers a simple way to network home computers, centralize, share and protect digital data as well as access it remotely from anywhere in the world.
Outfitted with Microsoft® Windows® Home Server, the Aspire easyStore offers many benefits. For example, parents can access their children's homework while traveling for business. They can also upload videos and photos from sports events or summer vacations to the server, even while away from home. At any time, from anywhere, every family member with a PC in the home network can access photos, videos, music and other documents from the home server. This centralization of digital data saves significant time by eliminating the need to transfer data from one PC to another, every time someone wants a photo, video or other document that's stored on another PC. It's also a safeguard. If a netbook or notebook is damaged, lost or stolen, users don't lose their data along with it, since it's backed up at home. In addition, when a new system is added to the network, it's quick and easy to upload data from the computer to the server.
"The trend of multiple computer devices per household continues to grow, particularly with regard to mobility. A significant pain point for consumers is how to consolidate and protect their digital data that's spread among multiple devices," said Sumit Agnihotry, Vice President of Product Marketing for Acer America. "Aspire easyStore is the ideal solution for networking home PCs and providing round the clock data protection. Offering remote access to digital data at home from anywhere in the world and automatic daily back-ups, it's the perfect companion to netbooks and notebooks. It's an extremely practical and affordable way to simplify and manage one's personal digital life."
"It's great to have Acer as a valued partner for Microsoft's Windows Home Server in North America. Acer's solution gives consumers new options for purchasing Microsoft Windows Home Server. And Acer's reputation as a key contributor in the PC and consumer electronics field further demonstrates the industry's commitment to this growing product category," said Kevin Kean, General Manager, Windows Home and Small Business Server Group at Microsoft.
Small and Stylish Design, Significant Storage Capacity
Smaller than standard servers, the handsome black tower measures just 8.3-inches (H) x 7.8-inches (W) x 7.08-inches (L). HDD status LEDs emanate a soft blue light and complement the handsome black bezel. The power button is located on top for easy access and reach. One-touch USB copy enables quick file uploading. Users just plug in the USB device and push the button. The data is automatically sorted and stored by file type into designated folders.Outfitted with an Intel® Atom™ processor 230 and 2GB DDR2 memory, the Aspire easyStore AH340-UA230N Home Server has the guts to organize and back-up files quickly. The 1TB hard drive and three hot-swappable hard drive bays available for storage expansion provide enough room for filing, storing and backing-up a vast library of songs, videos, photos, games and documents.
The hot swappable HDD cage enables users to increase their data storage, by adding up to three 3.5-inch internal hard drives, which means it offers up to about 7 TB of total data storage. The cage is outfitted with release levers for each drive to keep them secure. In addition, a recovery/reset pinhole provides additional data protection by enabling system restores and data recoveries with just one-touch.
The server works with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 Certified Home Server (DMS) and digital media player (DMP) to enable music playback as well as photo and video viewing on a TV. For internet security, Aspire easyStore comes with a six-month free trial of McAfee Total Protection Service.
Windows® Home Server Simplifies Home Computing, Enables Remote Access
Microsoft® Windows® Home Server centralizes digital media in one location, making it easy to access files, photos, videos and music from any PC on the network. It also protects critical data by creating an image-based backup of every home computer every day, so users can restore a single file or an entire PC. With Windows Home Server, users can access the home network from the office or the road, for full access to their files and applications, just as if they were sitting in front of their home PC.
Specifications, Pricing and Availability
The Acer® Aspire easyStore AH340-UA230N Home Server is available in the U.S. via leading online technology retailers and authorized resellers.Acer® Aspire easyStore AH340-UA230N Home Server: Available now for a MSRP of $399.99
* Intel® Atom™ Processor 230 (1.6GHz)
* Microsoft® Windows® Home Server
* 2GB DDR2 Memory
* 1TB Hard Drive (2)
* Three Empty Hot Swappable Hard Drive Bays
* Five USB 2.0 Ports
* One eSATA Port
* 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
* 200 Watt Power Supply
* RJ-45 LAN Port
