Latest news about Acer and the Timeline Laptop
Phase 2 Contest Winners Announced!
20-Apr-2010
Congratulations to all the winners of the Acer Timeline 8+ Hour Video Contest!
Overall Winner » Phase 1: Acer 8 Saves the World by Tim Ackermans
Most Views » Phase 2: Timeline by John Leonard
Most Promoted » Phase 2: From 8+ Hours in the Future by Matt Albano
Most Commented » Phase 2: From 8+ Hours in the Future by Matt Albano
Most Favorited » Phase 2: Acer 8 Saves the World by Tim Ackermans
From the Press Release:"..from a giant futuristic 'chicken' to a group of artists performing at 'hyper-speed,' the two-minute films these winners produced set a whole a new standard for creativity, humor, technical skill and, above all, timeliness."
Children's Book Writer from Skokie, IL Wins Acer Eight-Hour Video Contest
22-Oct-2009
The winner produced original two-minute video which received 22,000 views on Acer website to show its eight-plus hours of battery life...
Acer on the Move, Takes #2 Spot Worldwide
22-Oct-2009
“Worldwide PC shipments grew in the third quarter of this year, while Acer overtook Dell to take the #2 spot in market share behind HP. That's the conclusion of a pair of surveys released Thursday, by Gartner and IDC.”
Acer Timeline Makes a Cameo on NCIS: Los Angeles
05-Oct-2009
The Acer Aspire Timeline made a cameo appearance on the debut episode of NCIS: Los Angeles, in the hands of LL Cool J!
Note: no endorsement implied
G4 TV Pits the $550 Acer Timeline Against Apple's $2,000 MacBook Pro
28-Sep-2009
Laptops come thin and light, but Chris Hardwick and Alison Haislip find out if they can be affordable, too. The Acer Timeline weighs only 3.5lbs and comes with 8 hours of battery life and 4GB of RAM, all for just $550.
Acer Aspire Timeline 8+ Hour Online Video Contest is picked up on PR Web
28-Aug-2009
In what promises to be its most exciting National video competition yet, Acer is inviting consumers to illustrate, through their own original short film entries, what they'd do with the creativity, versatility and freedom the new Acer Aspire Timeline Notebook gives them with its unparalleled eight-plus hours of power from a single charge.
Acer Announces the Acer Aspire Timeline 8+ Hour Online Video Contest
14-Aug-2009
Acer's New Video Contest
Celebrates its New Aspire Timeline Notebook by asking, "Show us what you can do with Eight Hours plus of Power?"
Acer Launches New S1 Line of Ultra-Thin, Space-Saving Displays With Advanced Eco-Friendly Technology and Packaging
26-Jul-2010
Acer America today debuts a new line of ultra-thin LED monitors that feature an eco-friendly, space-conscious design. The new S1 series displays combine the latest LED technology with a slim 13mm to 15mm profile, making them ideal for users with limited space for work or entertainment.
New Acer Aspire “Predator” AG7750 Gears up for World Domination
28-Jun-2010
Acer, the world’s second largest vendor in the PC market,(1) today announced its newest Acer Aspire “Predator” gaming desktop PC is armed for combat and ready to do battle in the U.S. A force to be reckoned with, the power-packed AG7750-U2222 gaming rig harnesses the pinnacle of processor, graphics and memory technologies for conquering the fiercest opponents.
ACER S1 SERIES: ULTRA THIN LED DISPLAYS, THE SLIMMEST IN THE WORLD!
24-Jun-2010
Bringing PC users innovative products and technology is part of Acer DNA. Now, the Taiwanese Company has enriched its display product range with the attractive S1 display series, an absolute first combining LED technology with the slimmest profiles in the market of only 13mm!
New Acer Aspire AS8943G Notebook Computer Turns Any Room into the Ultimate Personal Theatre
22-Jun-2010
Acer America, part of the world’s second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs (1), today announced the immediate availability of new models in its top-of-the line multimedia notebook series, the Acer Aspire AS8943G. With a completely new modern and bold industrial design, the AS8943G notebook PCs are defined not only by their advanced capabilities, but by a dramatic, simplistic industrial design befitting a notebook so powerful.
Acer Enhances Value-Based Mobile Computing Category With New Aspire Line of Attractive, Feature Rich Notebooks
22-Jun-2010
Acer America today expanded its Aspire® notebook line with new value-based models that deliver a nice balance of performance, features, attractive design and affordability for consumers on a budget.
New Acer Aspire AS5745 and AS7745 Notebooks Offer True HD Playback of Movies and Videos for Cinematic Entertainment On the Go
22-Jun-2010
Acer, the world’s second largest vendor of notebook PCs,(1) today announced its new line of Aspire notebooks geared toward consumers looking for more than just essentials. These notebooks are a cut above entry-level notebooks offering a range of features including quad-core processing, four memory slots, second hard disk drive (HDD) support, branded discrete graphics, multi-touch screen technology, LED-backlit displays and/or Dolby® Home Theater® v3. The new Acer Aspire AS5745 and AS7745 notebooks are available for customers in the U.S. at select retailers with prices beginning at just $699.
Acer Brings Significant Performance Boost to its Thin and Light All-Day Computing Line with New TimelineX Notebook PC Series
22-Jun-2010
Bringing a new level of performance to its award-winning Timeline Series of thin and light notebooks, Acer America today launched the Aspire TimelineX family. This next-generation product line delivers the extreme mobility and battery life performance the Timeline Series is known for, and elevates it with impressive processing power. Available today at U.S. retailers nationwide, the TimelineX Series starts at $599.99.
New Aspire X3 and M3 Series Desktops Flaunt New Design, Efficient in Form and Function
21-Jun-2010
Acer, the world’s second largest vendor in the PC market,(1) today announced that its new Acer Aspire X3 and Aspire M3 Series consumer desktop models are available to customers in the U.S. Blending new styling, space-saving chassis’ and top-notch technology, the systems offer power and performance for advanced multitasking and digital entertainment.
Acer Turns Heads with Stylish New Additions to Aspire One Netbook Line
18-Jun-2010
Acer America today expanded its industry-leading line of Aspire One netbooks with the Acer Aspire One AOD260 and Aspire One AO533. These new netbook lines deliver sleek new designs and enhanced performance for highly mobile consumers.
Acer Expands Its Best-Selling Aspire One Netbook Line with AMD High-Definition, High Performance Processors
18-Jun-2010
Acer America today announced two new versions of its popular Aspire One netbooks, including AMD-based high-definition capabilities. Updated with fresh new ID treatments and powerful AMD Athlon™ II Neo processors, the 11.6-inch Aspire One AO721 and the 10.1-inch Aspire One AO521 are designed for ultra-portability and usability, delivering high-definition graphics and video playback, and smooth communications. Available for U.S. customers today, the Aspire One AO721 and AO521 are available at retail and e-tail outlets nationwide with prices beginning at $429.99 and $349.99, respectively.
Acer’s Highly Anticipated Smartphone Line Debuts in North America
02-Jun-2010
Acer announced today that its Liquid E smartphone is available for purchase by customers in Canada exclusively through Rogers Communications, Canada’s leading wireless provider. The elegant Liquid E is an attention getter that looks as good as it performs. In addition to an eye-catching design, it sports an ultra-fluid tactile interface, the user-friendly Android 2.1 Éclair operating system and three predictive keyboard options.
Acer moves up a gear with the Liquid E Ferrari special edition smartphone
01-Jun-2010
Acer Liquid E Ferrari special edition is the most exclusive smartphone in the world, dedicated to those who refuse to settle for mere perfection and demand something extra from their technological devices: passion, cutting-edge technology, performance, and above all, exclusive features!
Acer Aspire 3820T/TG notebook, Aspire X Series desktop win Computex Taipei Design & Innovation awards; Aspire 8943G notebook captures Gold Organized by iF Design
01-Jun-2010
Acer has captured three Computex Taipei Design & Innovation Awards with the Aspire 3820T/TG and Aspire X Series desktop PC, while the Aspire 8943G notebook garnered one of only four Gold awards. The awards are organized in cooperation with world-leading industrial design institution, International Forum Design, and held in conjunction with the Computex tradeshow.
Acer K11 projector and Aspire 8943G notebook clinch Best Choice of Computex Awards; Timeline 3811T Series wins Green ICT Award
01-Jun-2010
With the ultimate goal of designing products that break the barriers between people and technology, Acer has captured three Best Choice of Computex Awards this year. The K11 projector and Aspire 8943G notebook won Best Choice awards, while the Aspire Timeline 3811T notebook earned a Best Choice of Green ICT Award.
Acer Inc. and Founder Group to announce Memorandum of Understanding to enhance and expand ITC business in China
27-May-2010
Acer Inc., the second largest PC and mobile PC vendor worldwide based on shipments in the first quarter of 2010 (Source: Gartner ), and Founder Group, one of China's most innovative and influential high-tech companies, today announce to have signed a memorandum of mutual understanding for both parties’ relative ITC business:
