Acer launches new Timeline notebook -- free from PVC and BFR materials
Aspire 3811TZ and Aspire 3811TZG

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (January 15, 2010) -- Acer launches ever-greener designs with the new Timeline series notebook, Aspire 3811TZ/TZG, made with materials free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).

Acer has long sought for opportunities to produce greener products, and categorized greenness into material, energy and recycling; and the Timeline series notebooks are designed to fulfill the green criteria. In addition, the Aspire 3811TZ/TZG has been awarded with Energy Star 5.0.

The Aspire 3811TZ/TZG is produced with materials free from PVC and BFRs (excluding AC power cable). The chemical characteristics of PVC and BFRs may generate toxic substances like dioxins and furans at products’ end-of-life, therefore, the reduction of PVC and BFRs in Acer products will help protect our environment from being poisoned by electronics goods.

Energy shortage and climate change are among the world’s most critical and urgent issues. During the life cycle of IT products, the “use” period is typically deemed as when products consume the most energy and emit the most carbon. Therefore, Acer has designed the Timeline series to reduce energy consumption in the use phase. The system-wide energy consumption of a Timeline series notebook can save up to 40% compared with traditional products. With this new feature, the Timeline notebook holds more than 8 hours of battery life -- giving users more time for work and leisure. This achievement is way over the most advanced Energy Star 5.0 criteria, and realized through the careful combination of software and hardware design by Acer.

Furthermore, the Timeline series is designed for recycling. The modularization design means users can lengthen the usable life of the products to reduce electronic waste by replacing the modularized parts.

In consideration of our products’ full life cycle, Acer strives to provide excellent products with low toxicity, low contaminations, low energy and resource consumption and easy-recycling features. Using the power of procurement and fine communication, our goal is to establish a green supply chain for Acer by fulfilling outstanding international environmental criteria and by collaboration with our suppliers.

The Aspire Timeline series notebooks were first announced in April 2009. Characteristics of the Timeline series are its slim and light form, which measure only 1 inch at the thinnest point. The energy-conscious Timeline notebooks feature lower power consumption for long-lasting and energy-efficient portability, and are available at an affordable price tag.

For product details and availability, please go to www.acer.com to find your nearest Acer branch office for more information.

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About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks top 3 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 acquisitions 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 is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement in staging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

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