Acer Liquid Leap, Range of New Smartphones and Tablet to be launched in Malaysia

Product range is currently on showcase in Computex 2014.

Malaysians can look forward to the latest range of Acer Smartphones and an 8-inch tablet which were unveiled recently in Taiwan at the annual Computex 2014 event.

Acer Liquid Leap and Acer Liquid Jade smartphone
The first wearable device from Acer – the Acer Liquid Leap features touch screen, fitness tracking, phone/SMS notification and music control will be sold together with the new Acer Liquid Jade smartphone that comes in an ultra-slim, beautifully curved design featuring an IPS and Zero Air Gap technologies HD display and great camera performance.

Acer Liquid X1 – Octa-Core LTE Smartphone
The Acer Liquid X1, a 5.7-inch smartphone that brings together Octa-core processing power, LTE connectivity, impressive imaging capabilities and intuitive control features, all in an elegant, lightweight form factor.  The Liquid X1 is ideal for busy professionals who need a sleek looking, efficient device for productivity and enjoyment on-the-go.

Acer Liquid Z200
Acer Liquid Z200 smartphone designed for first-time feature phone users or second phone buyers on a budget, available in a variety of colors to accentuate users’ personalities. Designed for users on a budget, this 4-inch WVGA display entry smartphone with optional dual SIM comes with all the essential smart features plus immersive sound by DTS Studio Sound™ technology previously available only in Acer’s mainstream series smartphones.

Acer Liquid E700 and E600
Acer debuts the Liquid E700 and E600, two sleek 5-inch smartphones with IPS screens and a slew of great features.  

Featuring an extremely long battery life, triple SIM (1) capability and Zero Air Gap screen, the Liquid E700 is the perfect companion for users needing a device that provides uninterrupted connectivity, entertainment and communication on-the-go. The Liquid E600 packs in a lot of power and functionality with LTE Category 4 network connectivity, quad-core processor, and great imaging and multitasking features.

Acer Iconia Tab 8
The Acer Iconia Tab 8 is a highly portable 8-inch tablet with a Full HD display with IPS (1) and Zero Air Gap technologies and Intel® Atom™ quad-core processor for a fast and immersive multimedia experience. The Iconia Tab 8 also sports a sleek and elegant design with a sophisticated metallic silver rear cover and slim profile that fits comfortably in one hand. Its excellent value, stylish design and great functionality make it compelling for young users and families.

Pricing and availability
For details about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer, or via www.acer.com.

Acer Unveils New Visual Identity for its BYOC™ (Build Your Own Cloud) Brand

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (May 15, 2014) Acer today unveiled its new visual identity for BYOC™ (Build Your Own Cloud). As previously announced, and under the direction of the new Acer leadership team, Acer is transforming from a hardware company into a “hardware + software + services” company as it embraces new opportunities in the cloud technology era.

This change is being accomplished through championing the foundation and spirit that the company was built on. Acer has always believed that sustainable success comes from balancing the interests of consumers, shareholders, business partners, employees and communities. And its mission has been to break down barriers between people and technology.

Acer has always been prepared to take an unconventional route and today’s introduction of the visual identity of its BYOC brand is another example of a ground breaking approach.

Acer Chairman Stan Shih said, “Acer is continuing its decades-long tradition of challenging convention by completely redefining the meaning of the cloud for consumers and businesses; it is therefore highly appropriate that the new, powerful and distinctive visualization of BYOC conveys this message.”

For consumers, BYOC is a differentiated solution which allows you to create a cloud that lives on your own device wherever you are, yet with ultimate privacy and security. This means that the storage capacity of your cloud can be as big as you want. With BYOC your digital life is synced wirelessly and simultaneously across your entire ecosystem of devices regardless of the network connection, operating system or brand of device. As part of BYOC, Acer is also introducing a suite of software products to help organize personal content, such as music, photos and files.

For businesses, BYOC is also truly breaking down barriers. Now any company, in any industry, can create a cloud-based solution with Acer’s open platform. By using BYOC, companies can build a multi-network, cross-platform, multi-device cloud without a significant investment in time and resources. Any company with an idea can build their own cloud for all connected devices in the new PC world and the Internet of Things (IoT). Simply put, better solutions get in the hands of end users faster.

In creating the new BYOC logo, it is important to convey the key message that this is Acer’s vehicle to leap over current technology and introduce a new era of cloud computing. To this end, Acer has been inspired by the ancient Chinese novel, Journey to the West, in which the character Sun WuKong travels on a cloud and uses it to cross thousands of miles in one leap. The stylized cloud of the BYOC logo represents more than technology, it symbolizes Acer’s heritage and desire to do things differently.

Cloud technology is a revolutionary concept, yet the industry has only begun to realize its capabilities. With BYOC, Acer is accelerating progress by putting the power of the cloud in the hands of all people. Combined with Acer’s powerful and intuitive products, BYOC creates a new ecosystem of “hardware + software + services” to break down barriers between people and technology and to enable everyone to stay a touch more connected anytime, anywhere.

On May 29th, Acer will be opening its BYOC experience center in Taoyuan, Taiwan to showcase new BYOC solutions.

Acer Showcases New Back-To-School Product Portfolio at “A Touch More Connected” Launch Event in New York

* Launching nine new products that help people get more connected
* Continuing to lead in design with the Aspire Switch 10, the 2-in-1 notebook and tablet in one flexible device
* Expanding in the tablet market with two new 7-inch Iconia tablets
* Making new technology affordable and available to more users with the Aspire E Series notebooks
* Two-fold strategy for growth: Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC™) and Connected Devices

Acer unveiled its new consumer product portfolio at a global launch event in New York. Themed “A Touch More Connected,” the event showcased Acer’s latest line-up of 2-in-1s, notebooks, tablets and all-in-one desktop PCs that help people get more connected with the world around them. The event also marks the first appearance at a global event by Jason Chen since joining the company in January of this year as Acer’s CEO and Corporate President.

“Acer has built its reputation by putting personal computing in the hands of the many and making technology accessible for more people,” said Jason Chen, Acer CEO and Corporate President. “Today we demonstrate how our products are the best example yet of this mission ? how we are using technology to create better connections between people and their information and bringing happiness to more people.”

Renee James, Intel President, added " We are very proud of our long-term relationship with Acer; congratulations to the new Acer management team for the tremendous innovation in its new series of Intel-based 2-in-1s, notebooks, tablets and all-in-one desktop PCs launching today. We look forward to more exciting new products as a result of our collaboration."

A solid base with great products and operational efficiency
Acer is building on its strengths starting from a solid basis of design capability and operational efficiency to develop products that offer great performance and at an affordable price. With an industry leading product portfolio that ranges from 4-inches to 29-inches in display size, Acer has something to suit every individual.
Two-fold strategy to take Acer forward

Acer has a two-fold strategy to take the company forward in the new era of Cloud Technology and the ever changing Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) landscape.

First, Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC™) is a service that reframes Acer’s vision for the “Internet of Things” by enabling customers to seamlessly integrate their PC and mobile devices with real-time syncing, and to control and access their own personal devices and data — anytime, anywhere. Acer devices are already shipping with BYOC built in and the company will continue to enhance the BYOC eco-system to improve customer experience and services.

Second, Acer will strengthen its strong footprint in hardware and accelerate market share growth through Connected Devices. This Connected Device strategy will manifest itself through improved end-to-end alignment and a new energy in the smartphone and tablet markets — key pillars for Acer’s new PC market leadership. This will be accomplished by:

* Better execution. From Products to Price to Promotion to Placement.
* Creating a “New Acer culture.” A new energy from organizational change and accountability to meet the needs of new markets.
* Setting aside part of our resources to invest in new applications and businesses to become a hardware + software + services company.

Acer Switch 10
The Acer Switch 10 is a 2-in-1 notebook and tablet combined in one flexible device with four modes for touch, typing, viewing and sharing at the any time. The smart device features a magnetic detachable Acer Snap Hinge™ design for easy transition between modes, latch-free keyboard docking, and optional additional storage capabilities. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is the ideal companion that helps users stay a touch more connected wherever they go.

Acer Aspire E14 and Aspire E15
The Acer Aspire E14 and Aspire E15 notebook series built with time-tested technologies ideal for users who require everyday productivity and infotainment at an affordable price. In addition a variety of fashionable colours are available to accentuate users’ personalities. Outstanding productivity tools with 14 and 15.6-inch displays and options for 4th generation Intel Core processors, discrete graphics, and up to 1TB of storage; with choice of Touch/Non-Touch, Full HD/HD, and glare or matte display.

Acer Aspire V11 (Touch) and Aspire E11
Two new notebooks, the Acer Aspire V11(Touch) and Aspire E11, which feature a distinctive FlowCurve and fan-less design for stylish, cool and quite computing. The thin and light notebooks are ideal for consumers who require technology that looks chic and fulfill all their infotainment needs on the go.

Acer Aspire U5 Series All-in-One
Two new all-in-one (AIO) desktop PCs with 23-inch full HD IPS display, delivers vibrant and clear wide angle viewing. The new AIOs include the Acer Aspire U5-620 for consumers desiring a premium PC to serve as the home’s digital entertainment hub and Aspire Z3-615 for budget-minded buyers wanting a mainstream PC for the entire family to enjoy.

Acer Iconia Tab 7 and Iconia One 7
The Acer Iconia Tab 7 is equipped with phone functionality and 3G connectivity, a marriage of the two most used consumer devices – a tablet and phone – together in a super portable, premium-looking design with a vibrant 7-inch screen.
The incredibly portable 7-inch tablet, Acer Iconia One 7, with Intel® dual-core processor, is the ultimate device for anyone who wants to enjoy mobile entertainment in a stylish design with multiple colour options.

Microsoft, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Intel Makes Business Easier For SMEs with ‘Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8’ Program

SMEs to save up to RM600 for each brand new Windows 8.1 device from 1 April – 30 June 2014 under this exclusive trade-in program

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April, 2014 – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) mulling over whether to make the technology investments needed to modernize the business have just had that decision made easier for them: Microsoft Malaysia and Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia’s leading telecommunication service provider, along with partner Intel Malaysia today announced the launch of ‘Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8’ trade-in program, aimed at making business easier for SMEs with the latest in technology.

From 1 April until 30 June 2014, any SME business owner who is a Telekom Malaysia customer can bring along their latest TM bill, be it UniFi, Streamyx or any other TM service, to visit any of TM’s ongoing TM SME BizFiesta and TM SME BizFest roadshows nationwide, to trade in their old notebook or desktop and purchase a brand new Windows 8.1 device powered by Intel Processors from the appointed resellers at a special promotional price. The participating brands are Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo. SMEs that take up the offer stand to save up to RM600 per device under this program.

(From left to right:)
-Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd - Meor Munawir Meor Yussuf, Business Development Director.
-Dell - KT Ong, General Sales Manager.
-Intel Malaysia - Norhizam Kadir, National Sales Manager.
-Microsoft Malaysia - Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners.
-Telekom Malaysia - Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME.
-Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd - Lee Kum Weng, Market Development Manager (Lead), Commercial Desktop & Display, Printing and Personal Systems Group.
-Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd - Sean Chua, Sales Manager, REL Business.

Azizi A. Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM said, “TM shares the same vision with Microsoft and Intel in our continuous efforts to provide the best tools and solutions that SMEs can rely on to increase their business productivity and efficiency level. SMEs’ ICT needs and requirements differ throughout the whole spectrum of business sizes. This is exactly where TM excels – providing a depth of diverse, customized, and affordable services. More importantly, business is made easier with TM’s ICT solutions for SMEs. When we think of new products and services to help SMEs differentiate themselves locally and internationally, we don’t only think about putting our customers at the forefront of technology. We also want to ensure that no one is left behind on outdated, unsupported devices and services. With the end of support of the legacy Windows XP and Office 2003 now upon us, there is no better time for SMEs to modernize their business.”

“With the launch of the Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8 trade-in program today, we invite SMEs to visit any of our TM SME BizFest and TM SME BizFiesta roadshows this month until end of June, to enjoy a wide range of Windows 8.1 latest devices on offer, at very attractive prices. With Microsoft and Intel, we are truly making business easier for SMEs!”, Azizi added.

The trade-in program will bring the best of devices, powered by Intel Processors, to SMEs, running on the latest Windows 8.1 operating system, and equipped with the cloud-powered Office 365 Pro Plus productivity suite. With the range of devices available, business owners have options available to them to meet their different needs and requirements.

According to Azizah Ali, Director, Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, Microsoft Malaysia, “For more than 20 years in Malaysia, Microsoft has worked closely with our partners to help Malaysian businesses transform through technology, so they can focus squarely on what matters most: building the business. Our partnership with TM has yielded many great initiatives, such as the ‘Office in a Box’ and ‘UniFi with Office 365’ programs, and today, we are delighted to continue in the same vein with our longstanding partners, TM and Intel. At the end of the day, SMEs can be confident of the technology expertise and resources that we and our partners possess to take care of their IT needs, so that they can concentrate on the success and growth of their business.”

“As we set forward to achieving targets set by the Malaysian Government in the SME Masterplan 2012-2020, it is imperative that Malaysian SMEs take decisive steps towards improving the productivity and agility of their business with the right IT technology in place,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager Sales and Marketing of Intel Malaysia and Singapore. “Like our partners TM and Microsoft, Intel believes that ICT is one of the key enablers for Malaysian SMEs to achieve success and we are more than well placed to equip Malaysian SMEs with the latest enterprise IT solutions in order to raise the contribution of Malaysian SMEs to the economy by 2020.”

“In recent time, there have been many exciting developments in computing technology including the introduction of our 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family. With processors running the range from Xeon to vPro, and Core to Atom, Intel offers a comprehensive range of enterprise solutions featuring the best combination of performance, capabilities and cost effectiveness,” added Prakash.

Timely Opportunity For SMEs To Get To Modern: Door Closes On Support For Windows XP
With the retirement of Windows XP and Office 2003 on 8 April 2014, the need for businesses and consumers to upgrade to newer versions of Windows and Microsoft Office has never been greater.

Microsoft announced a year ago that they will end support, including automatic security patches, for its 12-year-old Windows XP operating system. As a result, customers will no longer receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. This means that any new vulnerabilities discovered in Windows XP after its “end of life” will not be addressed by new security updates from Microsoft, leaving users vulnerable to malware attacks and countless security risks.

These companies are also at risk of compromising their ability to be more productive and collaborative, as the lack of technical support results in costly productivity loss for businesses in the event of computer downtime or software compatibility issues.

Industry associations in Malaysia are in unison over the urgent need to upgrade to newer version of the Windows OS and Office productivity suite. Seow Thong Seng, ICT Chairman of Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA), said, “Windows XP has been a dependable piece of computer software popular with many SMEs in Malaysia because it was stable, fast, powerful and relatively simple to use. Now with the end of support for Windows XP, it is critical that SME owners come to understand the significance of this event. The end of support will mark the start of what could be an IT nightmare for businesses as they are exposed to IT security risks and compliance issues if they continue to use Windows XP after 8 April 2014. The message to our members is clear - step up and migrate to Windows 8.1 and Office 365 to avoid being exposed to the security and privacy risks, and to take advantage of what newer and more modern technology has to offer."

Teh Kee Sin, National President of SMI Association of Malaysia echoed MPMA's sentiments, saying, “There will be questions of financial and time investment to execute the whole process, but the benefits of being secure and protected far outweigh the unacceptable risks of being left vulnerable to security and privacy threats. Businesses need to think about the significant advantages that a more modern operating system entails. Realistically, the investment can be quickly recouped as they see improvements to their IT ecosystem – improved security features, better business efficiency and higher user productivity. It’s high time to get the migration process started now.”

“The modern workforce requires the tools to allow them to stay productive anytime, anywhere, while businesses have an ever increasing need to protect data and ensure security, compliance and manageability. Windows 8.1 and Office 365 are designed with these needs in mind. These are the real needs that a 12-year-old OS can no longer address. Good Bye XP, Good Buy Windows 8 is a timely initiative to help business owners make the much needed migration to stay at the forefront of technology, and at the same time avoid the security pitfalls of outdated and unsupported software,” Azizah concluded.

For more info on TM SME BizFest, please visit: www.tm.com.my/smebizfest2014
or contact 1800-888-763. To find out more about or to buy Windows 8.1 or Office 365, please visit: www.windows.com, and www.office.com.

TM SME BIZFIESTA IS BACK!

The 3-days event tailor made to Malaysian SMEs aimed at empowering SMEs’
business operations…

Ipoh, Perak. 12 March 2014. Committed to provide customised, cost-effective communication tools and solutions for Malaysian SMEs, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) recently launched TM SME BizFiesta 2014, with the aim of providing a platform for SME customers to explore and experience how TM’s latest offerings can enhance their businesses.

The launch of TM SME BizFiesta 2014 was held in a ceremony at TMpoint Wisma TM, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh. The event was launched by Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, General Manager, SME, TM and Tuan Haji Badrul Hisham Bahari, State General Manager, TM Perak.

Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, General Manager, SME, TM (6th from left), Tuan Haji Badrul Hisham Bahari, State General Manager, TM Perak (5th from left) and Mohd Yazid Abd Manaf, Chief Executive Officer of TSSSB (5th from right) along with the partners for TM SME BizFiesta 2014 (from left) Yik Yuan Chang from Aglotel Wireless Solutions; Sum Lai Seng from Tele Dynamics; Kenny Leong from Telerank; Tuan Haji Mohd Ezizul from Eminent Display; Meor Munawir from Acer Malaysia; Adrian Foong from Lelong.my; Allen Tan from Aztech Malaysia; Lee Shin Mei from Microsoft Malaysia and Wayne Lim from Malaysia SME.

Already in its second year, this event will be held for three (3) days at 67 TM’s customer service outlets nationwide consisting of 54 TMpoint outlets and 13 TMpoint Authorised Dealer (TAD) outlets.

Commenting on the event, Mohamad Yusman said, “TM is excited to once again bring this event for Malaysian SMEs. The main objective is to make business easier for our SME customers by leveraging on our comprehensive ICT solutions. We hope that this initiative will increase the product awareness amongst our SME customers and they will take this opportunity to fully utilise the products, services and solutions available from TM to further enhance their capacities and boost their productivity.”

Some of the customers attending TM SME BizFiesta 2014 at TMpoint Ipoh recently.

“We at TM are very committed to pushing SMEs up the value chain and boost SMEs’ competitive advantage locally and internationally through our diverse and comprehensive, but yet customised and affordable ICT solutions. With intense competition in the industry, TM has various offerings specially tailored for SME businesses ranging from SOHO market to enterprises. Our key differentiator is that TM’s products are created with a customer centric approach, keeping our customers in mind. The products are focused on usage, price, demographic location, value-added services and many more, skewed towards the customer’s needs and requirements,” Yusman continued.

Throughout the 3 days, TM will be opening up counters for product consultations and demonstrations as well as showcase of office devices by its SME solution partners which also offer their products and solutions at discounted prices. SMEs can also seek advice on financial and business management from participating agencies that will open up their booth during the event. With this year’s focus of increasing ICT adoption, TM is also bringing renowned industry and SME ecosystem-partners on-board for this event, such as Microsoft, Acer, Lelong.my, Teledynamics, Eminent Display, Soyotech and Malaysia SME.

To add to the excitement, lucky customers who subscribe to TM products during the 3-days event will also receive exclusive merchandise from TM.

TM SME BizFiesta 2014 will continue to be held nationwide until October 2014. To find out when TM SME BizFiesta 2014 will stop at a TMpoint or a TAD outlet near you, visit www.tm.com.my/sme.

For more information on TM and its product offerings for the SME segment, log on to www.tm.com.my.

Acer Malaysia Presents the Acer Liquid Z3s – A Smartphone Fit for All Ages!

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 February 2014 – The Acer Liquid Z3s smartphone is a dual-core smartphone that is ultra-affordable for everyone’s everyday use.

Weighing in at 115g with a 3.5-inch HVGA (320 x 480) screen, the Acer Liquid Z3s packs a whopping 5MP camera. It is the perfect, unobtrusive but efficient companion that allows users to snap away anywhere, anytime without burning a hole in their pocket!

It also comes with the Acer Active Flip that sees quick access to its home screen once the cover is flipped open and automatically turns off the screen when the cover is closed.

The Acer Liquid Z3s comes with Acer Quick Modes with different UI (User Interface) that works to suit its users – Basic Mode, Senior Mode, Classic Mode and Keypad Mode. Some of the other features that can be found in the Acer Liquid Z3s include Acer Float Caller that allows non-stop enjoyment of the moment without being interrupted by incoming phone calls and Acer Float Apps allows instant application launch in a snap for multi-tasking purpose.

The Acer Liquid Z3s maintains most of the features of its predecessor, the Acer Liquid Z3 that was introduced last year. The size, weight, dual-sim support and other well-loved functionalities are retained in the Acer Liquid Z3s.

Priced at RM299, this compact yet powerful entry smartphone is suitable for people of all ages. There is a Pre-order Promo for the Acer Liquid Z3s on storekini.com starting 12 noon on 14 February 2014. All the pre-orders come with a free screen protector, free active flip cover and free in-store discount code for the next purchase. First 30 pre-orders will also receive a travel adapter.

Please visit https://www.storekini.com/acer-liquid-z3s.html to place your order. First look of the Acer Liquid Z3s can be seen at http://youtu.be/EkG09YYvlZQ.

For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

Oh My Gold! Acer Malaysia Ends 2013 on a Golden Note

Purchase an Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook or Acer Iconia W3 to stand a chance in winning Gold Vouchers

KUALA LUMPUR, 01 November 2013 – Acer Malaysia is giving customers the golden opportunity to end 2013 with a total gold vouchers worth RM25,000 . The top three winners will walk away with gold vouchers worth RM12,000, RM8,000 and RM5,000, while another 10 winners will be rewarded with RM500 worth of gift certificates.

Customers can stand a chance to win the gold vouchers by purchasing an Acer Aspire P3 or Acer Iconia W3 tablet from today until 31 December 2013 and entries can be submitted via www.omgacer.com.my.

The winners will be selected using a formulated ramdomizer and will be announced on Acer Malaysia’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AcerMalaysia or www.omgacer.com.my

Acer Malaysia Raises RM60K for 60,000 Meals for Stop Hunger Now

- Amount was raised through products sold at Acer Malaysia roadshows, product auctions and public donations.
- An average of 27.8 meal packs were packed every minute on Saturday, 21 September 2013 to accomplish a total 60,000 meals.

PETALING JAYA, 21 September 2013 Ð It is without doubt that Malaysians are generous people; not just with their wallet but also with their heart and time. After helping Acer Malaysia to raise RM60,000 for Stop Hunger Now, Malaysians parted with their time to come together to pack 60,000 meals in 6 hours. Working fast and cheerfully, they churned out an average of 27.8 meal packs or 166.7 meals a minute! More than 250 volunteers had smiles on  their faces as they worked the 6 packing lines which had 14 volunteers in each line.

These efforts spearheaded by Acer Malaysia has only one intention - to contribute towards the ending of hunger especially amongst those in poverty.

Volunteers sanitising hands before packing.

The meal packing was aptly held on World Peace Day which fell on 21 September 2013. 1 Utama Shopping Centre stepped forward to provide the concourse in its Old Wing for the packing to take place, further helping to create awareness of the programme.

Ricky Tan, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd said, ÒWe are very happy to join hands with Stop Hunger Now for such a humanitarian project. The response we received from the public is encouraging. We are privileged to have this opportunity to give back to society and help make a difference by providing and packing these nutritious meals. Our contribution is not big but I believe the effort will go far in improving the life of the less fortunate. As communities work together by taking action against hunger and poverty, we can make a difference.Ó

Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aids around the world.

Top view of the Acer-Stop Hunger Now packing at 1U Shopping Centre.

Remy Wong, 25, an Advertising and Promotion Executive from Kuala Lumpur, one of the supporters who were at hand to help pack the meals said, ÒThis is a fantastic opportunity to do my small part in giving back to society. My daily lunch costs almost RM10. While it is just one meal for me, the same amount can feed up to 10 people via Stop Hunger Now meal packs. Until now, I didnÕt realise that my one lunch can make a difference to so many people. I am inspired by this deed by Acer Malaysia and Stop Hunger Now to do my part to help. And I will definitely be making more effort to not waste food now!Ó

Acer Malaysia started the programme with Stop Hunger Now in July this year and set out to raise a target of RM50,000. True to Malaysian generosity, the target was exceeded and now some 60,000 hungry stomachs will have food with the RM60,000 raised.

The two and half months of the Acer Malaysia-Stop Hunger Now programme saw various activities being undertaken to raise the targeted amount. Starting with an initial kick-off fund of RM10,000 which was donated by Acer Malaysia, the funds flowed in from product auctions,  RM5 contribution from every Acer product sold at Pikom PC Fair, Malaysian IT Fair (MITF) and Acer roadshows as well as donations that were made online.

Stop Hunger Now meals are full of nutrition and vitamin, can be stored easily and has a long shelf life. Each meal pack consists of rice, soy flakes, dehydrated vegetables and vitamins. These meal packages will be delivered to the people who are in need, especially disaster areas.

For more information on the Stop Hunger Now, please visit at http://www.stophungernow.org/

Recycle with Acer Malaysia And Be Rewarded

• Acer Voluntary Take Back Program launched with the aim to encourage proper disposal of unwanted Acer machines
• Applies to all Acer machines; participants will be rewarded with up to RM200 in trade-in voucher, redeemable for select new Acer machines 
• Program runs from 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2014

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 August 2013 - Acer Malaysia is encouraging users of electronic items to properly dispose of their unwanted equipment by launching a Voluntary Take Back Program. Under this Program, anyone who wishes to dispose of their unwanted Acer machines have a means to recycle the items and in the process, be rewarded with up to RM200 in trade-in voucher.

The environmental friendly program is open to all Acer users for one year, from 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2014.

 Acer's service centre - Highpoint Service Network Sdn Bhd.

“Everybody has at least one gadget these days. Be it a smartphone, desktop, notebook or tablet, inevitably we will want to upgrade or the machine will run its lifespan. We noticed that a number of people do not really know of an avenue to dispose of these machines properly. Acer Malaysia has decided to launch this Voluntary Take Back program to encourage responsible discard of unwanted machine and not dumping it into the trash bin,” said Mr. Ricky Tan, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd.

Its catchy tagline of ‘Don’t bin it. Bring it and get rewarded’ aptly describes the essence of the program where customers can bring their unwanted Acer machines to any Highpoint Service Network Sdn. Bhd. and upon verification, they will receive a trade-in voucher.

The Voluntary Take Back program accepts working or non-working Acer notebooks, UltrabooksTM, desktops PCs, all-in-one (AIO) desktops, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, projectors and monitors. Acer customers can then use the trade-in vouchers for their next purchase.

Table 1: The following is the list of trade-in voucher values for qualifying unwanted Acer machines.
TRADE-IN MACHINE	TRADE-IN VOUCHER* VALUE	MINIMUM RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE FOR NEW ACER MACHINE
Notebook and UltrabookTM	RM200	≥ RM1,000
Desktop PC (without monitor), all-in-one desktop and projector	RM150	≥ RM750
Netbook, smartphone and tablet	RM100	≥ RM500
Monitor	RM20**	≥ RM100

*Terms & Conditions apply

**This voucher may be used independently or combined with the RM150 voucher for purchase of 1 (one) new Acer notebook or desktop PC only

Tan explained, “This Acer Voluntary Take Back program helps communities reduce waste. It is a meaningful program to give Malaysians an option for disposing of end-of-life Acer machine and contribute towards a clutter-free earth. Together we can make Earth clutter-free and it will also help decrease waste management and disposal costs for society.”

Acer Malaysia is working through Highpoint Service Network, with an authorized agency to recycle and dispose the collected machines in an environmentally friendly manner.

For more information on the Voluntary Take Back Program and the terms and conditions, please visit www.acer.com.my

Help Acer Malaysia Raise RM50,000 for Stop Hunger Now

- Programme with Stop Hunger Now spans 2 months, targets to raise RM50,000
- Acer Malaysia has made initial commitment of RM10,000
- Additional RM5 from every Acer product sold at roadshows will be donated to Stop Hunger Now
- Public can donate to the programme at http://simplygiving.com/acerstopshunger
- Packing scheduled for World Peace Day on 21 September 2013

KUALA LUMPUR, 14 August 2013 Ð Acer Malaysia has joined hands with Stop Hunger Now to raise a target of RM50,000 to feed 300,000 people. The fundraising has had a head start with a RM10,000 commitment from Acer Malaysia. Another RM5 from every Acer product sold at their roadshows will be donated to this Stop Hunger Now programme. Roadshow details are available at  Acer Malaysia facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AcerMalaysia).

Both organisations are inviting the public to join them to enable more people to receive at least one nutritious meal a day. ÒAcer decided to sign up with Stop Hunger Now for a two-month  programme as part of our giving back to society effort. We have committed to donate a minimum of RM10,000 or 10,000 packs of meals. With each pack being able to provide 6 reasonable meal servings, these 10,000 packs will feed 60,000 people.

However, we hope to do more than just this with the help of generous Malaysians. We are enlarging the programme to the public to join in on this voluntary effort,Ó said Ricky Tan, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd.

Stop Hunger Now (SHN) delivering food packs to Pak Ali and Majid who are in need in Kampung Samy in Port Klang.

Anyone can make a donation without any purchase at http://simplygiving.com/acerstopshunger. For every RM10 donated, the public is helping to put potentially life-saving food in 60 peopleÕs mouth.

In 2012, the World Food Programme released some hard hitting facts: 66 million primary school-age children who attend classes hungry across the developing world and another 67 million school-age children who do not attend school because poor households must often choose between sending their children to school or to work in the fields. Hunger kills more people every year than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.

Stop Hunger Now (SHN) providing food packs to a widow with 7 children in Kampung Samy in Port Klang.

Each Stop Hunger Now meal pack costs just RM1 and is highly nutritious. It contains rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavouring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals. With a shelf life of 2 years and easy to transport, it is a viable solution to combat hunger among the worldÕs most impoverished.

ÒAcer Malaysia hopes that by collaborating with Stop Hunger Now, we can in a small way, contribute towards alleviating hunger amongst the worldÕs poorest. We hope the public will join us in contributing towards this programme,Ó said Tan.

One of Acer's ongoing roadshows.

The meal packing from the funds raised via this programme is scheduled to take place on World Peace Day on 21 September 2013.

To learn more about Stop Hunger Now: - http://www.stophungernow.org/

Acer Introduces the Aspire Z3 Series All-In-One PC for Home Entertainment and Everyday Computing

The ultimate family AIO PC with ultra HD and optimized sound

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 2013 – Acer Malaysia introduced the Aspire Z3 Series all-in-one PC, a stylish desktop PC with a 23" 10-point touch display designed for modern homes. Featuring an adjustable HD webcam and optimized audio, this machine frees users to enjoy and share their favorite moments and memories in high definition.

The Z3 features a 1080p Full HD LED-backlit LCD with a high contrast ratio to deliver lifelike images. Its 178° wide-viewing-angle IPS display ensures stunning visuals from all angles, making it an ideal shared-entertainment platform for family members. It is also equipped with an adjustable HD webcam that can be moved by up to 20°, allowing both adults and children to comfortably fit in the picture for video calls.

The Z3 is Acer's first all-in-one PC to use world-class Harman Kardon® speakers. Coupled with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 technology, the Z3 delivers refined acoustic details and beautiful sound.

The Z3 Series is designed for convenience, and comes equipped with plenty of computing power for all daily tasks. Inspired by the Aspire M3, the Z3 Series groups frequently used I/O ports (onscreen display button, SD™ card reader, USB 3.0, 2-in-1 combo audio jack) in a capsule-shaped area in front to offer easy access. It is powered by an Intel® Core™ processor, along with Intel® HD graphics. Two USB 3.0 ports provide fast data transfer and flexible expansion, while HDMI® input turns the Z3 into a brilliant display for game consoles. The Z3 also offers AcerCloud, a free file sharing and media management solution that spans a wide variety of devices.

The Acer Aspire Z3 AIO is priced at RM2,699.00 and is available for purchase immediately at major Authorized Acer Resellers nationwide.  For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).
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Acer Debuts Industry’s First 8-Inch Windows 8 Tablet

Pre-installed with Microsoft Office, the Acer Iconia W3 is the only tablet that can put the desktop into a single hand

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 2013 – Acer Malaysia today unveiled the Acer Iconia W3, the industry’s first full-featured 8.1-inch tablet running Windows 8 with Intel Inside®, bringing entertainment and full PC capabilities into a single hand.  With Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 pre-installed at no additional expense, the Acer Iconia W3 is the ultimate mobile companion.

The Iconia W3 provides an unprecedented tablet experience, with a design that is compact enough to use comfortably in one hand for reading and web browsing, with a screen large enough for entertainment and desktop applications. It’s ideal for professionals, students and families who want the ease of use of a one-hand tablet along with access to programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

(L-R) 
-          Johnson Seet, Head of Mobie Notebook and Smart Handheld
-          Jerry Soon, Head of Consumer Desktop and Peripherals
-          Jeffrey Lai, Product Manager for Mobile Notebook and Smart Handheld

Productivity Boosting Office Suite and Design
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 comes pre-installed on the new Iconia W3. Valued at RM399.99, the package includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, giving customers the applications they need right at their fingertips.

The Iconia W3’s design makes it incredibly useful for productivity in several different ways. The slim and sleek device weighs 0.5kg and measures only 11.35 mm thin, so it’s easy to take anywhere. The device pairs with an optional full-size Bluetooth keyboard that holds the tablet upright for typing and then conveniently docks to the tablet to lay flat for easy, screen-protected transportation. The keyboard mirrors the size of those found on larger 13.3-inch notebooks, so it is comfortable to use and makes working on documents and presentations even more convenient.  The Acer Iconia W3 was designed with a virtual keypad sized for optimal thumb typing.

Windows 8 Companion Brings PC Capabilities Anywhere
Since the Acer Iconia W3 runs Windows 8, it keeps files, photos, and contacts synced across other Windows 8 devices, so customers can work on documents and programs on the go and then conveniently access the most current version from another device.  Plus, because it runs full Windows 8, the Acer Iconia W3 is compatible with x86 legacy Windows programs. Consumers can customize  Windows 8 by utilizing Live Tiles right on the start page to keep updated on the topics, news, weather and other events that they care about most.

The range of capabilities paired with the slim size makes the Iconia W3 great for sharing at school, work and home. Windows 8 supports multiple user IDs, so customers will have access to their email, Live Tiles and other apps. The device keeps content secure and safe with multiple layers of security and parental controls, even with multiple people using it.

On the Go Performance for Productivity and Entertainment
The new tablet is powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor, optimized for mobile to smoothly handle a range of apps, including web browsing and enjoying digital media.

The Acer Iconia W3 provides up to 8 hours of battery life to boost all-day productivity in classes, while traveling, or simply for staying in touch throughout the day. Connected Standby helps extend battery life by turning the display off while the device remains powered on to handle background tasks. The Acer Iconia W3 keeps consumers connected to Wi-Fi networks and hotspots with 802.11b/g/n wireless technology.

The crisp 8.1-inch LED-backlit display brings 720p video to life with incredible detail and brightness. The 1280 x 800 resolution makes photos, multimedia, text and graphics appear crisp and clear.  The W3’s front- and rear-facing 2MP webcams ensure that the tablet is outfitted for social networking, video conferencing and sharing.

The Iconia W3 was designed to enable quick sharing of data between devices to bring full PC productivity to a tablet form factor. It has a micro-HDMI port for connecting to a TV or external display for sharing presentations, photos and video. The micro-USB port allows easy sharing of data and a connection to devices like phones, MP3 players, USB drives, or a mouse.  The new tablet is available with either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, and customers can add an additional 32GB via microSD for extra storage and convenient transfer of photos and video between devices.

Pricing and Availability
The Iconia W3-810-2760 2G03 (without Acer Bluetooth Keyboard) is priced at RM1,199.00 and it is now available at major Authorized Acer Resellers nationwide. The Iconia W3-810-2760 2G06 (with 64GB SSD and Acer Bluetooth Keyboard) will be available at the end of July 2013. For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

WD DELIVERS WORLD’S THINNEST 1 TB HARD DRIVE

New, 7 mm Slim 2.5-inch Hard Drive Delivers Industry’s Highest Capacity Storage Giving Customers a High Capacity Option for Thin and Light Mobile Devices

Kuala Lumpur – 11 June 2013 –WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, announced at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 it is shipping the world’s thinnest 1 TB hard drive with its new 2.5-inch WD Blue™ 7 mm hard drive. Offering OEMs, channel integrators and consumers a unique storage solution for thin and light systems, slimmer notebooks, as well as compatibility with the industry-standard 9.5 mm drive slots of mainstream notebooks, the WD Blue hard drive family, in capacities from 320 GB to 1 TB in the 7 mm height, now provides a singular option of thin design and high capacity storage.

     "Users with large portfolios of content no longer need to sacrifice capacity when buying an Ultrabook or upgrading to a thin and light notebook," said Matt Rutledge, Vice President and General Manager for client storage products at WD. "This most compact 1TB hard drive to-date offers manufacturers of systems an upsell path for their customers who will now be able to choose systems offering both sleek design and high capacity.

       “Intel is introducing its fourth-generation Intel Core processor family (codenamed Haswell) to deliver faster and more efficient performance to both desktop and notebook platforms, with significant gains benefitting portable systems” said Roger Bradford, Capabilities Marketing Manager at Intel. “The release of the WD Blue 7 mm hard drives offers a new level of storage capacity that further enriches the computing experience for users of Ultrabooks, All-in-Ones and other thin and light PCs.”

     “With the release of WD’s 1 TB capacity in a 7 mm drive height, Acer customers now have the best of both options and no longer have to choose between the lightness of thin, sleekly designed systems or those with high capacity storage,” said Tiffany Huang, President, PC Global Operations at Acer Incorporated.

     “As ASUS develops new super-slim solutions, reliable storage options such as the WD Blue 7 mm 1 TB hard drive provide us with an ideal capacity to offer our customers,” said S.Y. Shian, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of NB Business Unit at Asus. “WD has eliminated the capacity limits heretofore endured by thin and light personal computers while keeping the reliability and data-protection of a traditional hard drive.”

Features of the WD Blue 7 mm hard drives include:
• Shock Tolerance – WD’s ShockGuard™ technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks.
• Cool and quiet - WD’s exclusive WhisperDrive™ technology enables quiet performance.
• StableTrac™ – The motor shaft is secured at both ends to compensate for system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking during read and write operations which enables consistently higher performance.
• Dual Stage Actuators – Leveraged from enterprise-class drives, dual stage actuators utilize two actuators to improve positional accuracy over the data track(s). The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy.
• Reliable – WD’s SecurePark™ parks the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down, and when the drive is off. This ensures the recording head never touches the disk surface resulting in improved long term reliability due to less head wear, and improved non-operational shock tolerance.
• Compatibility Tested - WD performs tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in its FIT Lab™ and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give customers confidence that drives will work in specific systems.

Price and Availability
Shipping now through select distributors and resellers, the new 1 TB WD Blue 7 mm 2.5-inch mobile hard drive is covered by a two-year limited warranty. MSRP for the 1 TB, model#: (WD10SPCXX) is RM 449. Additional information about WD Blue mobile hard drives and limited warranty terms may be found on the company website at http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=800.

Acer to Offer Only One Exclusive Aspire R7

“Star Trek Into Darkness” Limited Edition Notebook to Fans Worldwide in Charity Auction

Boldly going where no one has gone before, Acer and Paramount Pictures have partnered in the creation of an Aspire R7 Limited Edition notebook to celebrate the release of the film, “Star Trek Into Darkness.”  Acer created only 25 units of the revolutionary R7 touch-enabled Limited Edition notebook and none have been available for purchase.  The companies are now offering just one of these unique products on eBay as part of an exciting auction package to benefit two worthy charitable organizations.

The one and only Acer Aspire R7 “Star Trek Into Darkness” Limited Edition Package includes the revolutionary R7 touch-enabled notebook beautifully dressed with a stainless steel Star Trek logo with sand-blast finish and polished surface, along with an R7 protective sleeve with Star Trek logo.  It also includes a “Star Trek Into Darkness” film poster signed by the film cast, special “Star Trek Into Darkness” content such as wallpapers and videos, Star Trek Soundtrack, a download of Star Trek: The Video Game, and unique “Star Trek Into Darkness” product packaging with a Limited Edition Certificate of Authenticity from Acer and Paramount Pictures.

This world exclusive notebook is now featured on ebay at www.ebay.com/theonlyone.  Bids will start on June 14 with the auction closing on June 24.  All net proceeds will be donated to two charitable organizations:  The Mission Continues and Save the Children.

“Acer is giving one lucky person in the world the opportunity to become the sole owner of the Acer Aspire R7 ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Limited Edition Package,” said Hugues Gontier, senior director of marketing, Acer America.  “We know this extremely rare Limited Edition will be a treasured prize for the winner, and it will also help two worthy charities further their missions of empowering military veterans and helping children in need.”

With the exclusive stainless steel Star Trek logo, this limited edition Acer Aspire R7 notebook will be the envy of all Star Trek enthusiasts.  It was designed to create the best touch and type experience.  It features a repositioned keyboard and a high-definition touchscreen mounted on a revolutionary “Ezel” hinge that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float.  The ergonomic design makes the combination of touching the screen and using the keyboard more intuitive and natural.  This high-performance notebook also features a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor, 15.6-inch full HD (1920x1080) touch screen, large 500GB hard drive with 24GB SSD and Windows 8.

In addition to the Acer Aspire R7 Star Trek Limited Edition Package, Acer will also auction two additional “Star Trek Into Darkness” film posters signed by the cast, offering fans other unique collectibles and increasing the charitable proceeds.  More information about these exclusive auction items may be found at www.ebay.com/theonlyone.

Acer Brings Touch Computing Closer to You via Exciting Promotions

· G-Dragon 2013 1st World Tour [One of A Kind] concert tickets with every purchase of a Aspire P3-171 or Aspire S7
· Official G-Dragon premiums for creative tweet or instagram post with #myacertouch; no purchase required
· A total of RM15,000 shopping vouchers awaits lucky purchasers of any of the showcased touch products

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 May 2013 – Acer Malaysia is bringing touch computing closer to Malaysians  through a series of roadshow which customers can experience the new Acer Aspire Series up close and personal.

Adding to the excitement of the slew of new touch-centric products that are changing the way users interact with their devices, are tickets to G-Dragon 2013 1st World Tour [One Of a Kind] Concert with every purchase of Acer Aspire P3-171 or Aspire S7 at the roadshows.

At the same time, everyone is welcomed to tweet or post on Instagram with the hash tag #myacertouch to participate in the official G-Dragon premiums giveaway contest. No purchase is required. The contest ends on 16 June 2013 and 10 lucky winners will walk away with a ‘must-have’ signature Big Bang Lightstick! Participants can increase their chances of winning by purchasing a Aspire P3 or Aspire S7.

The roadshows will also feature other exciting touch products from the V series, Iconia series, and the all-new Aspire R7 that features the revolutionary Ezel hinge. By purchasing any of these showcased products, 50 lucky customers stand a chance to win RM100 shopping voucher each every week until the end of June – a total of RM15,000 worth of shopping vouchers awaits! Customers just need to submit an entry form either at the roadshow or via Acer Malaysia facebook page.

The first roadshow at One Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya is ongoing now until 2 June 2013, with subsequent roadshows in Mid Valley Megamall and The Mines Shopping Centre:

DATE & LOCATION:
29 May - 2 June 2013
One Utama Shopping Centre (LG, Highstreet, New Wing)

3 June - 9 June 2013
Mid Valley Megamall (Ground Floor, East Entrance Atrium)

10 June - 16 June 2013
The Mines Shopping Centre (Level 3)

Details of the roadshows and more information on the promotions are available on http://on.fb.me/117nGDK

New Acer Aspire Series Redefine Touch Computing Experience!

· The new Acer Aspire Series comprise the Acer Aspire P3, R7 and V Series redefine content creation and consumption experience
· These new and improved products are anticipated to revolutionize human touch and computing experience

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 May 2013 – Acer Malaysia today introduces a slew of latest products that bring modern day explorers to a whole new level of touch computing experience. The whole Series is led by the Acer Aspire P3, a new form of performance Ultrabook, together with Acer Aspire R7, a notebook designed for touch and the versatile Acer Aspire V Series. This new line of Acer mobile products highlights Acer’s focus on creating new computing experience through progressive design.

“Touch-centric products are the new trend in computing world now. At Acer, we are devoted to creating products with new innovation to meet our modern day explorers’ computing demands, and inspire them to explore beyond their limits,” said Ricky Tan, General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.

“Together with our long term partners, Microsoft and Intel, we are proud to present to you the new Acer Aspire P3 Ultrabook, Aspire R7 and the improved Aspire V Series that offer users the best in class features with Intel’s advanced technology while running seamlessly on Microsoft Windows ® 8. Our aim is for our users to enjoy new computing experience in content creation and consumption, and performance to achieve more than ever; no matter where they are.”


“Our life experiences are defined by our senses  - by what we see, hear and touch. These human senses are also at the foundation of Intel's vision for the Ultrabook to deliver a nocompromise, must-have computing experience and we congratulate Acer on the launch of its new touch enabled product range,” said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager, Intel Malaysia and Singapore. “Combined with the increased responsiveness of the 3rd generation Intel Core processor with the new Microsoft Windows provide great computing experience for users.”

Acer also today unveiled its latest global advertising campaign featuring the world famous Superstar DJ,  Tiesto and his personal assistant,  Vernon, following the success of the 2012 marketing campaigns which featured  Kiefer Sutherland and  Megan Fox using their Acer devices to explore beyond limits and uncover a different side of themselves. The new advertising campaign complements Acer products with a great story that reflects what people love about their devices and the new experiences they make possible. Acer Malaysia will activate this campaign officially today using different touch points, from Print, Digital, Out of Home, Social Networks, Cinema to retail. Explore the advertisement on YouTube: www.youtube.com/AcerMalaysiaChannel

Acer Aspire P3
The Aspire P3 is a new form Ultrabook powerful enough to be a primary PC. The new 11.6-inch High Definition display with IPS technology Aspire P3, is a convertible Ultrabook which allows users to use  it uncompromisingly as a notebook, hybrid or tablet effortlessly. Its versatility allows modern day users to relish the powerful mobile PC performance at work and optimum entertainment consumption at home. The Aspire P3 is an excellent option for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives that are increasingly gaining popularity worldwide.

Acer Aspire R7
Designed to create the best touch and type experience, the Aspire R7 features a repositioned keyboard and a high definition 1920 x 1080 touch screen mounted on a revolutionary  Ezel Hinge that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float – a quad-mode operation. Unveiled just slightly more than 3 weeks ago in New York, the Aspire R7 has already won the Red Dot Award and Computex d&i Award 2013 for its outstanding design.

Acer Aspire V Series
The new slimmer and lighter V Series represents Acer’s largest and most versatile line of mainstream notebooks with numerous V5 and V7 models, available in a variety of colours, screen sizes, resolutions, graphic capabilities and performance.

Some of the Acer products presented today will be available for purchase immediately and some slightly later in June at major Authorized Acer Resellers nationwide. For more information, please visit www.acer.com.my or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am - 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).


新的Acer Aspire 系列提供另一番的电脑触摸体验

• 新的Acer Aspire 系列含括Acer Aspire P3、R7及V 系列，提供另一番内容创建及消费体验 
• 这些新的产品预料将会为人类带来革命性的触摸及电脑体验

吉隆坡，2013年5月22日 － 大马宏碁今日推介一系列最新的产品，为新世代的电脑探测家带来全新层次的电脑触碰体验。Acer Aspire P3作为整个系列的先锋，是个新形式性能的超级本，还有为触摸而设的笔记型电脑Acer Aspire R7，及多功能的Acer Aspire V系列。这一系列新的流动产品进一步强调宏碁专注于通过革新的设计来创建新的电脑体验。

“目前，以触摸为主的产品是电脑世界的新趋势。在宏碁，我们致力于创造改革性的产品，以迎合新世代电脑探测家的要求，并激发他们去进行超越极限的探索。” Acer Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.总经理陈重瑞说。

“我们与我们的长期伙伴，微软及英特尔，很荣幸地为你呈现新的Acer Aspire P3超极本、Aspire R7及新提升的Aspire V系列，它们以英特尔的先进科技及微软Windows® 8，为使用者提供同级里最佳的性能。我们的目的是希望我们的用户，不管身在何处，都能在内容创建及消费上享受更胜以往性能的电脑新体验。”

“我们很兴奋Windows® 8能持续为世界各地的用户重新定义电脑体验！在短短的六个月，世界各地有超过1亿认证及2400配备认证售出。我们很高兴与宏碁的伙伴关系能持续带来强劲的气势。宏碁对微软来说是个很重要的伙伴，我们共同承诺，通过我们的配备及服务，为马来西亚国民的数码生活形式带来转型。”马来西亚微软消費人頻道集团董事黃振發(Sunny Ooi)表示。

“我们的生活体验是由我们的感官－即通过我们所见、所聆听及触碰的去定义，这些人类的感官也是英特尔对超极本能带来毫不妥协、也是电脑体验必需的根基。我们恭贺宏碁推介新的触摸型系列产品。”英特尔马来西亚及新加坡区域经理Prakash Mallya说。“加上英特尔第三代酷睿处理器及新的微软Windows® 8带来更快速的反映，新的Acer Aspire系列是势必为用户提供一流的电脑体验的产品。”

宏碁今天也推介其最新全球市场推广活动，此活动由著名的超级DJ Tiesto 和其个人助理Vernon为号召。2012年以Kiefer Sutherland及Megan Fox使用他们的宏碁配备来进行超越极限的探索及发现自己鲜为人知的一面的市场推广活动为宏碁带来了巨大的成功。新的广告活动为宏碁产品配上了美妙的故事，反映人们为何喜爱他们的配备及所带来的新的体验。马来西亚宏碁今天会通过不同的管道，即从印刷、数码、户外、社交媒体、电影院及零售，正式启动了这项市场推广活动。你可从优管上视频观赏此广告：www.youtube.com/AcerMalaysiaChannel。

Acer Aspire P3
Aspire P3是新形式的超级本，它的强大性能足以让它成为首要的个人电脑。Aspire P3备有11.6寸以IPS科技显示的高清屏幕，是台可让用户当作笔记型电脑、混合型电脑或平板电脑的超极本。 它的多功能让现代的用户在工作上得以使用流动电脑的强大性能之余，在家也能尽情地享受娱乐。 此Aspire P3是目前在全球逐渐成为趋势的携带自有装置计划（Bring Your Own Device initiatives，简称BYOD）的绝佳选择。

Acer Aspire R7
特别为最佳触摸式体验而设的Aspire R7，其特色是那重新定位的键盘和1920 x 1080高清触屏镶嵌着革命性的Ezel 铰链，让它拥有翻转、扭转、平放或浮动的四种操作模式。Aspire R7 仅于约三周前在纽约推介，却已经因其特出的设计而赢得了红点设计奖（Red Dot Award）及2013台北国际电脑展创新设计奖（Computex d&i Award 2013）。

Acer Aspire V 系列
新的更纤薄、更轻盈的V 系列代表着宏碁最大且最多功能的主流笔记型电脑，它含括了多款V5 及V7的型号，备有各种颜色、屏幕尺寸、分辨率、图像处理能力及性能。

今日推介的宏碁产品中，部分已经在市场销售，一些则将在六月，在全国各大授权宏碁经销商销售。更多详情，请浏览www.acer.com.my 或致电宏碁产品资讯线1800-88-1288（周一至周五，早上9时至下午6时 ）。

PC Expo 2013 KL excitement next week

The first PC Expo 2013 KL starts next week at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur with lots of bargains plus Iron Man 3 collectibles and contests

May 17, 2013, KUALA LUMPUR – The first PC Expo 2013 KL will start next week at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. More than 90 exhibitors are participating in the three day fest, which features digital lifestyle bargains, including the complete range of Iron Man 3 USB collectibles and contests.

Exhibitors include Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd (Booth 100), Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (Booth 101), Dell Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Booths 104 , 204), Lenovo Technology Sdn Bhd (Booth 103), Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd (Booths 106, 202) and many more. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, the first edition of PC Expo 2013 KL expects more than 180,000 visitors, taking advantage of Wesak Day, a public holiday which falls on May 24, as well as the start of school holidays. “Shoppers will be in for a treat as the Expo is rightly sorted with school-holiday offers and mid-year promotional offers for digital lifestyle devices and services.”

In addition, she confirmed several offers including trade-in rebates of up to RM100 for Western Digital hard disk drives and Buy-1-Free-1 offer for Avast Internet Security 7. There are also numerous value deals like Seagate Expansion 1TB portable hard disk at RM189, Garmin Nuvi 40LM at RM388, Canon Inkjet All-in-One Printer MX366 at RM249 (normal retail price at RM418) and Canon Colour Laser Printer LBP7018C at RM499 (normal retail price at RM848). “These devices, especially the printers, are very attractively priced,” she said.

In addition, this is the first time PC Expo 2013 KL features the complete range of limited edition Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles priced at RM109 for the 8GB version (normal retail price at RM129) and RM149 for the 16GB version (normal retail price at RM169). “Enthusiasts can look forward to PC Expo 2013 KL next week as it is the first time an entire series of Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles is available,” she said.

Regulars to PC Expo like Foong Shee Siong, Nur Jasmine bt. Shafiq Aroki and Toh Pey Pey are itching to shop for smartphones and tablets next week. “PC Expo has a good variety and I enjoy the broad digital lifestyle exposure and choices,” said Foong. Nur Jasmine will be bargain shopping for accessories to complement for her Samsung Galaxy S3 as well as her laptop. “I have set a purchasing budget but I’m undecided. Next week will probably find shopping from booth-to-booth. Similarly, Toh also echoed a similar plan and commented PC Expo has proven to feature good bargains and great deals. “Asides from the variety of offers and digital lifestyle devices, I hope the organisers would place some emphasis on better visitor traffic flow and comfort. There’re thousands of visitors and often, I am at PC Expo for hours. It’s fun but tiring.”

 Wong confirmed PC Expo 2013 next week would feature improvements. “PC Expo has built visitor loyalty and earned a positive reputation. We appreciate the support from everyone. I think in this edition, the range of digital lifestyle devices has expanded to include more audio accessories.” For example, Amici Sdn Bhd (Booth 209) will be featuring the recently launched range of Blaupunkt Style On-The-Ear headphones. “There’re lots of devices out there with audio jacks like smartphones and tablets and frankly, we think consumers are itching to lay their hands on better quality choices.”

In addition, she said, “We’re giving away lots of goodies for our fans Like, Share and Win contest*. The main prize is a Samsung Galaxy S4 while the rest are equally exciting which comprise seven types of Iron Man 3 USB Collectibles,” she added. Each Iron Man 3 USB collectible comes in two flavours; 8GB and 16GB, and fashioned as Iron Man 3 (Arc), Iron Man 3 (Mark 42), Iron Man 3 (Mark V1), Iron Man 3 Left Hand, Iron Man 3 Right Hand, Iron Man 3 Iron Patriot and Iron Man 3 War Machine. Visitors can also take part in “Register & Win” with a Sony Xperia Z as the grand prize.

PC Expo 2013 continues June 28 to 30 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka, July 5 to– 7 at three locations; Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru, Alor Setar Mall in Alor Setar and Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail in Kluang. The final leg will be held Aug 23 to 25 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang.

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Acer and Microsoft Celebrate '12-12-12' With A 'RM12, 121.20 Speedy Sweep Contest' for Acer Customers

Acer and Microsoft Celebrate ’12-12-12’ With A ‘RM12,121.20 Speedy Sweep Contest’ for Acer Customers
Fifteen lucky customers pit against each other for more than RM30,000 worth of prizes by sweeping RM12,121.20 worth of ‘price tags’ in 1 minute

KUALA LUMPUR 12 December 2012 – Acer and Microsoft celebrated the ‘once in a lifetime’ date of 12th December 2012 or 12-12-12, with fifteen lucky Acer customers today.

Indeed, Christmas came early for these customers who sped through an Acer concept store to sweep up ‘price tags’ to add up to RM12, 121.20. The winners were vying for RM30,000 worth of Acer products. This Speedy Sweep Contest was held in conjunction with the recently launched Acer Aspire S7 and Windows® 8.

The Grand Prize went to Mohd Khidir Omar, 27 from Seri Kembangan, Selangor, who represented one of the finalist, Nurbaizura Binti Mohd Ismail and went home with RM10,000 worth of Acer products.

He was overjoyed when he was announced as the winner. “Never have I won anything in my life! I am so happy to have won RM10,000 worth of Acer products! When my friend called me this morning, asking me to come in her stead as she had a last minute meeting, I was actually running late. I thought of giving up and turning back home but I called one of Acer’s representative and they assured me that they will wait for me. Thank you so much to Acer and Microsoft for this opportunity to sweep through in this exciting contest and also for these new products! This is the best gift ever to start off 2013!” said Mohd Khidir when met after he claimed his prize.

One of the consolation prize winners, Francis Sangalang, 28 from Petaling Jaya, was elated to go home with RM500 worth of shopping vouchers. “It was a very fun event! When Acer contacted me to inform that I was one of the finalists for the contest, I wanted to scream out in joy but I was in a meeting. I bought an Acer Aspire S3 with Windows® 8 and I love it! I travel with it everywhere I go because it is so thin and light! I did not win the grand prize but I was secretly hoping to win the consolation prize because I am actually planning to use the consolation prize to buy some Christmas gifts! Thank you Acer and Microsoft for the great promo, wonderful machines and awesome Operating System,” he said.

The “Speedy Sweep Contest” was organized especially for customers who purchased any Acer products pre-installed with the latest Windows® 8 operating system. Every valid purchase was entitled to one entry. Submissions were by post or via the Acer Malaysia Facebook where customers were required to submit the product serial number and proof of purchase for verification purpose. The contest was held from 26th October to 30th November 2012.

A total of 15 contestants were selected to take part simultaneously in the Speedy Sweep Contest held at three selected Acer Concept Stores nationwide. Three Grand Prize winners were rewarded with RM10,000 worth of Acer products each. Other contestants did not go home empty handed as they received RM500 worth of shopping vouchers each.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/AcerMalaysia or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm Mondays to Fridays).