Acer readies for Windows VistaT with full range of Vista-certified LCD monitors

Go big, go wide! Acer LCDs with 16:10 aspect ratio offer premium Vista experience

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (26 January, 2007) - Ahead of the official launch of Windows Vista™ operating system, Acer now offers a full range of LCD monitors, ready and tested by WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) for Windows Vista compliance. The tests ensure that Acer's Value, X, Office, Performance and Gamers LCD lines connect to Windows Vista easily; allow users to make the most of Vista innovations; and deliver a reliable, stable and secure experience.

With full commitment in designing products that offer a user-friendly experience, Acer had anticipated the growing need for widescreen monitors. Hence, Acer's widescreen LCD monitor lines include 20", 22", 24" and 26" sizes with 16:10 display ratio to give plenty of onscreen space for applications, and extra room on the side for Vista's Sidebar, Office2007, Vista Media Center, Internet Explorer 7's Tab Browsing, Navigation, Preview pane or Reading Pane modes of Explorer.

Acer LCD monitors will now carry a Vista-certified logo, indicating clearly to purchasers that the devices can enable additional or enhanced capabilities. The corresponding lines/models are: ALxx1x series for Value, Xxxx series for X, ALxx2x series for Office, and ALxx5x series for the Performance and Gamers line.

Acer is the world's No. 4 LCD vendor (DisplaySearch, Q306), and has been honored in international design contests for design excellence. These prestigious trademarks symbolize Acer's dedication to innovation and quality. Acer's ALxx5x series and AL2032 W each won an iF Design award in 2006 and 2005 respectively.

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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
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Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-8691-3204/1046
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