Acer TravelMate 8200 and 5-Series LCD monitors
win 2006 iF Design awards
Q3 2005: No. 1 LCD monitor and notebook in W. Europe;
No. 4 notebook worldwide; No. 1 notebook in 19 countries worldwide TAIPEI, TAIWAN (6 December, 2005) -- Acer proudly announces that the TravelMate 8200 and 5-Series (AL1751/AL1951/AL2051W) LCD monitors have won the 2006 iF (International Forum) awards for product design. The iF seal of design excellence has become a symbol for superior quality and developed into a trend-setting design competition over the past five decades.
"Recognition by world-class design contests and top rankings in market research data are manifests that our product designs truly meet our customer needs, and are delivered to the market at the right timing." Said Gianfranco Lanci, President of Acer Inc. "Our long-term mission is to break the barriers between people and technology, and these results prove we are indeed realizing the mission."
According to global IT market intelligence and advisory firm, IDC, Acer notebooks ranked No. 4 worldwide in Q3 2005, No. 1 in Western Europe, and No. 3 in Asia Pacific. In addition, Acer notebooks displayed outstanding results by achieving the No. 1 position across 19 countries across the globe.
Data from displays industry consultant Bryan Norris Associates on the European branded market showed that Acer continued to grow in Q3 2005 and extended its leading position with 19.1% of the market share. Acer ranked No. 1 in LCD monitors across nine countries: Austria, the Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland and the Slovak Republic. Moreover, Acer led the market share with 4% advantage over competition.
TravelMate 8200 is Acer's flagship commercial notebook; blending timeless colors with innovative materials and textures. Embodying the extreme in mobile computing, it is powered by Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology and featuring next-generation GDDR3 memory, along with a 15.4-inch wide display and total security solutions. The cover uses carbon fiber, a highly resilient and light material used in the aerospace industry for dependability. An integrated web camera with 1.3 mega pixel high-resolution CMOS delivers higher quality video, while the 225-degree rotation of the camera means users can take photos of objects behind the notebook cover without turning the notebook around.
The 5-Series LCD monitors combine design aesthetics, structure and functionality, and are available in 17-, 19- and 20-inch wide-screens. Their ultra-fast response time of 8ms is ideal for PC gamers. A torque-design LCD hinge allows easy adjustment into three positions without latches or buttons.
Just under 2,000 products submitted from 37 countries competed for the 2006 iF design award, which has become one of the world's key design competitions and a benchmark for outstanding design. Evaluation criteria included design quality, workmanship, material choice, environmental friendliness, ergonomics and safety.
For product details and availability, please contact Acer's local or regional operations. Contact information may be found on www.acer.com.
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