Acer notebooks achieve No. 4 ranking in China for first quarter 2006

Closing in on Hewlett Packard's narrow lead

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (8 June, 2006) -- Acer's notebook ranking in China has reached a record high by achieving the No. 4 position in unit shipment, rising by 208% year-on-year, and closing in on the narrow lead held by Hewlett Packard, according to Q1 2006 data by Gartner Dataquest.

Compared to Q4 2005, Acer notebooks grew 136% on quarter, and leapt three places from No. 7 to No. 4 ranking. By narrowing the gap from the leading players, Acer is now in a position to compete with top-tier international brands like Dell and Hewlett Packard in China.  

The tremendous achievement is attributed to Acer's Channel Business Model, which was deployed in the China market from the second half of 2005. After several months' effort, the model has greatly enhanced Acer's channel structure and relations, streamlining the entire supply chain and readying Acer to face the increasing competitiveness of the IT industry.

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About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3  vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer's continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company's global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,000 people worldwide. 2007 revenues reached US$14.07 billion.

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Stella T.H. Chou, Henry Wang
PR, Branding Division
8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-8691-3204/1046
Fax: 886-2-8691-3262
E-mail: Stella_th_chou@acer.com.tw  Henrywang@acer.com.tw

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