Acer outs AZ3, AZ5, Veriton Z Series all-in-ones, starting at $650

Both 23- and 21-inch Models Offer Your entire Essentials for playing Music, Movies, Social Networking and More

San Jose, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 – Acer is spreading holiday cheer this season with new all-in-one (AIO) desktops that combine the audio/visual excitement of HD with the joys and entertainment of a marginally-screen display. The recent models include the Acer® AZ5 Series with an ample 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series, which includes a more compact 21-inch HD screen to suit within tight areas. These new AIOs conserve space and make an appealing entertainment hub for the total family to enjoy.

“a cosmopolitan appearance and practical design make our all-in-one form factor very hot with consumers,” said Irene Chan, senior business manager of consumer desktops for Acer America. “Our newest all-in-one models feature an intuitive touch screen display for taking part in digital music, scrolling through images, browsing online recipes and viewing social networking sites. Additionally, full HD performance heightens the visual excitement of films and games.”

With all-in-one touch control, the AIOs include the Acer TouchPortal to synchronize personal life, PC and the web. It provides one-touch access to practical information, music, photos and social networking. Users can switch between applications with quick, finger-tip control. It simplifies photo management – images might be cropped, saved and shared with just the touch of a finger. The Acer Browser Magnifier expands reading areas and retains user preferences for simpler web browsing.

Acer® AZ5 Series: 23-Inch Multi-Touch Display – High-Performance Entertainment
The AZ5 Series of all-in-one desktops include two elegant, yet practical models featuring large 23-inch full HD (16:9) widescreen displays with interactive touch-screen technology. Multi-touch capability streamlines navigation.

Acer clear.fi allows media to be managed, stored, shared and enjoyed on any clear.fi enabled devices in the house. clear.fi automatically connects all Acer devices on a network (smartphones, notebooks, desktops, HD media players and storage devices) after which gathers and organizes media files by media type. Users can browse the types after which drag and drop the media to any of the connected PCs or devices for playback. clear.fi is also downloaded free from Acer on any DLNA-compliant device.

The AZ5 Series comes with two built-in 2.5W stereo speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® audio to bring digital entertainment to life. It offers 4GB DDR3 memory and processor options include a magnificent Intel® Core™ i3-2120 processor with hyper-threading technology to address multiple applications simultaneously, enabling users to do more with less wait time. A giant 1TB(1) harddisk provides generous space to store content and an optical drive is included for backing up valuable data.

Acer® AZ3 Series: 21-inch Multi-Touch Display – Fun in a Compact Design
The AZ3 Series all-in-one desktops with compact 21.5-inch full HD (16:9) touch-screens are a convenient form factor anywhere space is restricted. These attractive and simple-to-use systems provide an intuitive touch experience for taking part in the most recent in entertainment.

Processor options include an AMD Dual-Core A4-3400 Accelerated Processor (2.7GHz, 1MB Total L2 Cache). As well, AMD Radeon™ HD6410D Graphics provide solid performance for cashing in on the most recent in digital media. There are two 2.5W stereo speakers and optimized Dolby Home Theater audio to deliver rich audio for movies, music and games. an oversized 500GB(1) 7200RPM SATA harddisk has significant space for storing and an optical drive is included for back-ups.

Connectivity and Expansion
All the new AIOs have a built-in 1.3MP webcam and microphone, which allow face-to-face communication for staying in contact with family and friends. Two USB 3.0 ports (side) and 4 USB 2.0 ports (rear) allow quick and simple connection to peripherals and digital devices. A multi-in-one digital media card reader conveniently transfers files from digital devices. These sleek PCs also include an adjustable back stand, 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity and a wireless keyboard and mouse for an uncluttered work area.

Pricing and Availability
Both the AZ5 and AZ3 Series all-in-one desktop PCs include Windows® Home Premium 64-bit and a one-year warranty(2). The Acer AZ5 Series’ manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) start at $749.99 and the Acer AZ3 Series’ MSRP starts at $649.99. The recent systems can be found at leading retailers.

ACER’S NEW VERITON AIO DESKTOPS,
THIN IN STATURE, FAT IN POWER

Swift, smart and secure, new Acer Veriton Z Series features high-performance quad core processors, discrete graphics and efficient system management

SAN JOSE, CALIF., Nov. 1, 2011 – Acer America Corp. has launched a brand new line-up of slim all-in-one (AIO) desktop systems with 20-inch widescreen LED displays designed for businesses, schools, hospitals and government agencies. a pragmatic blend of efficient design, solid performance and time-saving management and security tools make the recent Veriton Z2620G and Veriton Z2610G Series, intelligent choices for all commercial environments.

“Our Veriton all-in-one desktops are designed to produce performance without compromise, while conserving desktop real estate and providing an expert appear and feel to any organization.,” said Leila Axelle Robert, Acer Commercial Systems Business Manager. “Ideal for reception areas, call centers or anywhere that space conservation and presentation are a concern, these AIOs feature an Acer software suite that simplifies routine tasks, remotely deploys software upgrades and safeguards critical data. To boot, Intel Core i5 processing and discrete graphics provide an far more than the ability required for multitasking in demanding commercial environments.”

The brand new all-in-one desktops include two series: the Acer Veriton Z2620G with a high-performance Intel® Core™ i5-2400s (6MB cache, 2.50 GHz with Max Turbo Frequency as much as 3.30GHz, 4 cores) and discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M graphics with prices beginning at $849.99; and the Acer Veriton Z2610G with an Intel® Pentium® G620 processor (3MB cache, 2.60GHz, Dual Core) and Intel® HD Graphics with prices beginning at $649.99. Both lines are encased in a slim and understated black and silver chassis to improve the pro atmosphere.

The 20-inch widescreen LCD displays with a 1600 x 900 resolution provide crystal-clear visuals for simple viewing of spreadsheets, presentations and other productivity files. These systems have 4GB DDR3 SDRAM upgradeable to 8GB via two memory slots for immediate multitasking. The recent all-in-ones provide the complete essentials needed for general productivity with large 500GB(1) SATA hard drives and SuperMulti optical drives for loading software and backing up valuable data.

Data Security Is a High Priority in Every Business and Institution
The hot Veriton all-in-one systems include software for protecting valuable information. Acer Proshield has an encrypted hidden drive for confidential personal files, a file shredder to wipe sensitive content from the system, and a BIOS import and export tool that simplifies system management. Acer’s One-Button Recovery (OBR) function makes backing up and/or restoring a PC’s data simple. If the PC’s operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process can restore the Veriton’s original factory default settings or to the last system backup.

The hot AIOs offer several efficient management tools, including Acer Client Manager for enabling IT managers to deploy software and control user’s systems remotely. Acer eRecovery Management creates system back-ups, copies configurations and burns factory default images. It also restores user-created HDD images or optical disks, original system configurations and reinstalls Acer applications and drivers. Besides, these systems offer the Veriton ControlCenter that comes with:
Acer eLock Management for enabling IT managers to deploy software and control user’s systems remotely
Acer eSettings Management for tracking and storing user’s software preferences
QuickMigration for quickly updating and transfering personal data from one PC to a different using a typical network cable
SmartBoot for automatically loading frequently used programs within the system tray at start-up

The brand new Veriton Z family offerings also include Adobe® Reader®, Windows® 7 Professional and Internet Explorer®. Offering various options for connecting quite a lot of digital devices and peripherals, there are six USB 2.0 ports. Fast Internet access is equipped by Gigabit Ethernet and wireless 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. Embedded high-definition audio creates high-quality sound for videoconferencing and webcasts.

Pricing, Warranty and Availability
The Acer Veriton VZ2620G-Ui52400W and Veriton VZ2610G-UG620W desktops come in North America via Acer authorized resellers and are available with a one-year limited(2warranty. Pricing for the Acer Veriton VZ2620G-Ui52400W starts at $849.99 and Veriton VZ2610G-UG620W begins at $649.99.