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A relative newcomer to the world of mobile computers, Acer laptops have been the recipients of numerous awards for design and innovation. The line features a selection of TravelMate PCs, the Aspire series, and the cutting edge Ferrari line up. Acer Ferrari notebooks, not only share a name with the Italian sports car maker, but also boast the inimitable Prancing Horse emblem. Thanks to persistence and quality, they have managed to carve out a niche for themselves in the market, and are now amongst the top five brands.
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Acer Laptop For Under $1,000: The Aspire5100
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky
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At this time of year I'd rather be on the beach sizzling shrimps on the barbie than writing the latest review. However, one of the newest Aspire notebooks from Acer can't be overlooked. Perhaps I have a touch of sun stroke, but I do believe the Aspire 5100 sports a 160 GB hard drive, a 64 bit core duo X2 chip, and a 15.4-inch wide-screen, for the bargain sum of $899? Read More
Aspire 9800: Trending Toward TyranasaususRex
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky
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Weighing in at a solid 7.8kg, and sporting a massive 20.1 display, this dual core notebook would make an excellent all in one multimedia warhorse. There's probably no need for buying a seperate television, DVD player, gaming console and pc when you own this desktop replacement. Read More
Widescreen Ultraportable? - Acer Ferrari 1000
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Todd Gold
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Todd Gold anticipates the official release of the imminent Turion X2 powered Acer Ferrari 1000, and predicts that this ultraportable notebook will be a massive seller in 2006. Read More
Aspire 5670 - Acer Joins the NAPAClub
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky
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Finally in the American market, Acer is now revealing its strength as a chart topping manufacturer of quality hardware. In the fourth quarter of 2005 they delivered a staggering growth of 202.6% in the notebook PC sector. With models like the Aspire 5670, it's not difficult to see why they're now a top three brand, enjoying Ferrero Rocher at the ambassador's party with the likes of Dell, Fujitsu, HP and Toshiba. - Monsieur Acer, with these core duos you are really spoiling us! Read More
What iF a Laptop Was Designed Right: The Acer TravelMate8200
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Matthew Brodsky
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The Travelmate 8200, has just received an "International Forum Award", for design, and build quality. Features including a carbon fiber chassis, helped this Acer laptop stand out amongst 2,000 products submitted by companies in thirty seven nations across the globe. Read More
Acer's Aspire 9500 With 17 inch Wide-Screen
Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Laptopical.com
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Acer have unveiled a feature rich desktop replacement just in time for Christmas shoppers. Highlights include 120GB hard drive capacity, a powerful 2.26Ghz processor, and a 17 inch CrystalBrite screen. Read More
Ace(r)s High in PC Poker!
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Ian Bandy
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Taiwanese manufacturer Acer are all set to take over the world. Like any sensible country they are starting with the good old United States of America, which is widely considered the world's largest and most competitive market. Read More
First Carbon-Fiber Laptop - Acer Ferrari 4000
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Lucy Layman
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Acer have been proudly showcasing their Ferrari 4000 top end notebook at Computex 2005. This gorgeous machine is about as subtle as a gold plated Lexus, but Acer are not aiming for the bargain bin of the market. Sales has been booming for Acer in Europe and the far east, but they have yet to transfer those impressive figures, over to the lucrative American market. However, with the release of the Ferrari 4000 (equipped with Turion processor), Acer and Ferrari, may just have unearthed, a genuine formula 1 podium contender. Read More
Acer Travelmate 3000 Garners Red Dot Award
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Lucy Layman
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The Ultraportable Acer Travelmate 3000, was recently the recipient of a "red dot" award from European design institution - Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. The Travelmate 3000 topped the Media and Home Electronics category, chalking up high marks for ergonomics, clarity of function and ecological compatibility. Read More
Chart Topper? - The 3002 AcerAspire
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by Todd Gold
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Recently Acer managed to top the respected "Notebook Review" best selling chart. When I think of this notebook manufacturer, the beautiful Ferrari 4000 springs to mind. However, it was not the popular 4000 hitting the toppermost of the poppermost, but one of Acer's budget laptops - The Aspire 3002LCi. Read More
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Netshelter Last Gadget Standing CES 2009
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Microsoft Windows browser ballot coming out in EU next week
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| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 17 |
| Top 10 Netbooks | 17 |
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| Top 10 Netbooks | 9 |
| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 3 |
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| Mac World Conference | 10 |
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| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 6 |
| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 4 |
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| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 2 |
| Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec | 1 |
| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 1 |
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| Linux Certified - Preloaded PC | 4 |
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