Ferrari 1000 and 5000 notebooks win Japan Good Design Awards

Acer's newest Formula One racing-inspired notebooks, Ferrari 1000 and Ferrari 5000 series, are winners of the 2006/7 Good Design Award accredited by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. The Good Design Award is among the world's most famous historical design awards, and since 1957, has served to identify excellent design products that promote the quality of life via the power of design.

The list of meticulous criteria judged by the Good Design Award jury includes whether the product is aesthetically superior, designed with safety in mind, shows a high level of solving the problems facing the user, presents new modes of behavior or manners, makes skillful use of new technology and materials, and puts the principles of ecology design into practice.

Celebrating the victorious partnership of Acer and Ferrari, the Ferrari 5000 and 1000 notebook series communicate a unique, state-of-the-art design treatment and racecar design elements, with emphasis on high speed and performance. The light weight and highly resilient carbon-fiber casing conceals AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology and the latest in multimedia technology: high definition audio and video experience.

One-click Acer Video Conference enhances notebook VoIP capability by integrating real-time video and voice over the Internet to create a highly mobile and flexible working environment. Acer Orbicam™ camera -- a 1.3-megapixel web camera mounted at the top of the LCD panel with 225-degree ergonomic rotation along with Acer PrimaLite technology and VisageOn -- permits high quality visual capture on both sides of the screen without turning the notebook. Moreover, the handy Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone allows communication - handheld or hand-free. Echo cancellation and noise suppression technology ensure crystal-clear sound, while Acer Voice Connection Manager instantly switches audio from notebook to VoIP phone.

Ferrari 5000 series is equipped to be the technology leader in the 15.4" desktop replacement segment, offering a generous HDD (up to 160 GB) and choice between a slot-loading DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive and the last generation HD-DVD drive. Fluid lines and unique material choice do not sacrifice on ergonomics. On the cover, the carbon fiber pattern resembles the winning checkered flag, and unique gradient paintwork symbolizes the blazing race trail.

Ferrari 1000 series reinforces the Ferrari car elements with metal touchpad buttons, LED luminescence, and the overall rugged and athletic fee. It's ideal for those image-sensitive professional users who desire compactness and vanguard performance. The 12.1" Acer CrystalBrite™ widescreen display presents stunning visuals. Weighing 1.6 kg, the Ferrari 1000 series expresses superlative performance and seamless wireless and wired communication - anytime, anywhere.
For further details and product availability, please contact your nearest Acer branch office. Acer contact details may be found on www.acer.com.
Acer ranks as the world's No. 4 branded PC vendor, designing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. Since spinning-off its manufacturing operation, Acer has focused on globally marketing its brand-name products: mobile and desktop PCs, servers and storage, LCD monitors and high-definition TVs, and handheld/navigational devices. Acer's unique Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continued success. The model encourages partners and suppliers to collaborate in a winning formula of supply-chain management, allowing Acer to provide customers with fresh technologies, competitive pricing, and quality service. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,300 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Estimated revenue for 2006 is US$11.31 billion. Please visit www.acer.com.

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MSI Notebook Selected AMD's Latest PUMA Mobility Platform

MSI Notebook has always been at the very apex of technology. In order to provide our consumers with a brand new experience in mobility, we have decided that many of our models will be equipped with the advanced AMD Puma Mobility Platform newly introduced just on June 4th. These models include the GX630、GT735, PX211,PX210,PR311,EX300, EX630, and others. Enhancing better performance as well as audio and visual effects for the total enjoyment.

Puma is the very first platform designed by AMD especially for notebook computers; it has selected the latest AMD Turion X2 Ultra as its processor. Also equipped with the newest key technologies such as the RX780 mobile chip and wireless transfer, the platform is stable, effective, and efficient in energy-saving.

MSI Notebook will be releasing more models incorporated with Puma mobility platform, because of its abilities in battery span, graphic design, image editing, and other advance features. Elevating the entire operating system for a near perfect visual experience.

Upgrade in Energy-Saving and Performance! The Perfect Combination for MSI Notebook and Puma
Puma Mobility Platform and Turion X2 Ultra as its processor can prolong battery span as well as bettering the overall performance, strengthening the complete package. MSI Notebook has the very latest in green technology, along with the energy-saving framework of Puma. Making us the very best in energy-saving for all notebooks.

The latest Gaming Series will all be supported by MSI Notebook's exclusive 「Duo-Turbo」 technology. Using 「Turbo Drive Engine」 to maximize speed so our gamers may enjoy the ultimate thrills, and adjusting to different modes according to the circumstances of operation through our 「Turbo Battery」technology to prolong the battery while lowering the fan noise.

MSI Notebook's 「Turbo Drive Engine」 and 「Turbo Battery」 is the simplistic combination of our 「Turbo」 and 「ECO」button functions. Accompanied by our cool blue racecar dashboard so our users may easily achieve the needs in both speed and energy-saving.

Realistic Visual Experience
The Puma Mobility Platform with Turion X2 Ultra Processor adapted by the RX780 Mobile chip can improve the overall visual experience and operating functions, also supports HDMI and other interfaces for multiple screen features.

The soon to be released Gaming Series will be equipped with the newest and the highest regulation independent graphic card. Furthermore, MSI Notebook even took the extra step and embedded a 3D graphic card for an upgrade in speed. The viewing experience will be more fluid, detailed, and realistic. The Gaming Series selected the HDMI digital interface for a 5Gb/s performance, also providing the very best in visual effects so the images can be as realistic as possible!

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MSI "P45 Diamond Mainboard" & "GX620 Notebook"

[Taipei, Taiwan] The 2008 COMPUTEX TAIPEI which goes from June 3rd to the 7th has been launched. This is the first time the Nangang Exhibition Hall has been selected to correspond the display with the Hsin-Yi Exhibition Hall. There are 1725 business participants, 4492 stands, which is a 53% increase from 2007. According to the estimation of the sponsors, there will be over 35 thousand international purchasers at the expo, which is another record breaking accomplishment. MSI Notebook is certainly ready with a 33% growth in presentation upholding the growing popularity around the world.

Standing our from 184 companies and 550 products, MSI newest two items of top products "P45 Diamond mainboard" and "GX620 Notebook" have won the "Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008". President Ma Ying-Jeou presented this highest honor to President Mr. Hsu of MSI. In addition, MSI has defeated a number of brand competitors with its GX620 notebook and won the Best Enterprise of COMPUTEX Taipei 2008 which has gained the best affirmation and judges' support, making MSI the top brand available in the market today.

MSI P45 Diamond is the best representative product in the effectiveness and the features of all work of MSI's R&D. P45 Diamond mainboard is also equipped with the server-class DrMOS chip, Circu-Pipe Liquid water cooling system and many unique overclocking features on innovation technologies, it is both energy saving and the most outstanding mainboard product. In addition, the GX620 is a multimedia notebook with the most advanced ergonomic design. Establishing a sense of fashion and professionalism through the sharp black and red color contrast with a sleek and clean exterior. The 「Duo-Turbo」provides high performance as well as energy-saving capability It is also equipped with high-standard independent graphic card and Dolby surround sound system to provide the best visual and audio experience. Mr. Vincent Lai, MSI global marketing director, proudly states: "Our innovation lies in our effort to achieve any consumer demand and future demand. Continuous research and development, testing and improvement to maintain the highest quality products. Now that we have achieved the Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI awards, all the efforts are worth it. We strive to provide users to enjoy the best products as much as possible."

Recently, MSI is promoting the product that has attained the consistent affirmation from domestic and foreign which will be available internationally. MSI is the one and only winner of the "Best Choice of the Year - Overseas Enterprise" which affirms that MSI only offers the highest quality with excellent R&D team and highlights the MSI brand in the global market.

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