The perfect instruments for your daily computing

04 November 2010: If you are looking for an everyday computing companion that delivers great features, elegant styling and impressive performance, the new Acer Aspire 5742 and 4738 are the perfect solution. What's more these models match performance with simple usability and a functional exterior evoking the textures and comfort of your home.

The new Aspires come in two format sizes, 39.5 cm (15.6") and 35.5 cm (14"), and are equipped with premium Intel® processors that can deliver maximum processing power in response to peak demands for a seamless experience whether it be gaming, multitasking or entertainment. The new Core™ i5 and i3 processors combine superior performance with energy efficiency, accelerating performance when required by the workload and reducing power consumption for inactive cores. This is why these notebooks are capable of handling the most demanding tasks faster and of speeding up multitasking to help you do more in less time.

With powerful processors, spacious hard disks, widescreen HD displays and HDMI connectivity the new Aspires have all what it takes to make a great performer, making them the perfect choice for daily computing and letting you work with speed and efficiency as well as enjoy games and movies when you want to relax.

The CineCrystal™ panels with 16:9 aspect ratio and HD resolutions, available in a 35.5 cm (14"), 39.5 cm (15.6") format, deliver sharp, colourful visuals and enhanced imagery for top quality entertainment and multimedia. The built-in DVD is the ticket to your portable home cinema for watching your favourite videos and movies. What's more, an HDMI™ port guarantees high-definition viewing on a full range of peripherals, offering incredible entertainment and the enjoyment of the latest HD games with unrivalled visual quality.

Carefully selected materials and textures showcase style and functionality. The result is an attractive notebook series with smooth rounded edges and a streamlined profile, protected from nicks and scratches by a unique mesh patterned cover. At the same time eye-catching and robust, these notebooks are available in three colours: black, brown, and red.

Underneath the cover these notebooks boast the highly responsive Acer FineTip keyboard with larger keys for extra-comfortable typing. Another highlight is the multi-gesture touchpad that lets you scroll, rotate, zoom or flip images, files and web pages.

In terms of memory the new notebooks offer up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory for an ultra fast system response and a seamless handling of multitasking demands. A large capacity hard disk provides generous space for your growing digital archive, while a 2-in-1 card reader allows easy sharing of your multimedia file and speedy data transfer.

Full connectivity is ensured by the most advanced wireless and wired technologies: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, Gigabit LAN and optional Bluetooth®. And if you want to chat face to face with your friends or videoconference with your business contacts, there is the Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1.3 MP resolution and built-in microphone.

Detailed information on Acer products and a catalogue with prices in PDF format are available on Acer's website www.acer.com

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About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, and including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 7,000 people worldwide. 2009 revenues reached US$17.9 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

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