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A computer “specially engineered for cost-conscious gamers who push performance limits,” was the pitch. Really? A budget gaming machine?

Acer, parent company of Irvine’s Gateway, defines budget as $1,649 to $2,199 with the launch of the Acer Aspire Predator desktop computer. The burnt-orange PC has a matching 24-inch widescreen LCD display for $399.99. And it looks like it has the goods inside: Intel Core 2 Quad processors with and NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series graphics chips, which has gotten decent reviews. Acer even has a flashy new site for the Predator.

Gaming PCs used to be so expensive, as in the $3,000-and-up range. But just like other computers, game PCs prices have fallen. A comparable machine at Alienware is about the same price as this one. Specs of the Predator are below the jump.

Acer Aspire G7700-UQ9550A: Available now for a MSRP of $2,199

* Intel® Core 2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz) Processor
* NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 GTX Graphics
* 2GB x 4 DDR2 Memory (Dual Channel Support on Four DIMMs)
* Three 640GB SATA II Hard Drives (2)
* 16x DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM SuperMulti, Double-Layer Drive
* 16x DVD-ROM
* Multi-in-One Card Reader
* Windows Vista® Premium 64 with SP1
* 8 USB 2.0 ports (Four in Front, Four in Back)

Acer Aspire G7700-UQ9300A: Available now for a MSRP of $1,649

* Intel® Core 2 Quad Q9300 (2.5GHz) Processor
* NVIDIA® GeForce 9600 GT Graphics
* 2GB x 4 DDR2 Memory (Dual Channel Support on four DIMMs)
* Two 640GB SATA II Hard Drives (2)
* 16x DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM SuperMulti, Double-Layer Drive
* 16x DVD-ROM
* Multi-in-One Media Card Reader
* Windows Vista® Premium 64 with SP1
* 8 USB 2.0 ports (Four in Front, Four in Back)

The following press release is embargoed until 8:30 am ET/5:30 am PT,
Wednesday, October 1.

Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company (source: Gartner
data, 2Q 2008), will introduce four new Aspire Gemstone notebook platforms
designed to improve the overall mobile computing experience for consumers.
The Aspire Gemstone notebook PCs – including the new Aspire 8930, Aspire
6930, Aspire 5735 and Aspire 4730 – will be available at retailers
nationwide and online retailers such as TigerDirect.com and NewEgg.com in
Q4 2008.

If you would like additional information about any of the new Aspire
notebooks, would like to review products or need additional photo images,
please feel free to contact me.

Best,

Alison

Acer PR Contact:
Alison Williams
Phone: 408-533-7746
Email: alison_williams@acer.com

Acer Introduces New High-Performance
Aspire Notebook PCs for Holiday Season

SAN JOSE, Calif., October 1, 2008 – Acer America, part of the world’s third

largest PC company (source: Gartner data, 2Q 2008), today introduced four

new Aspire Gemstone notebook platforms designed to improve the overall

mobile computing experience for consumers. The Aspire Gemstone notebook PCs

– including the new Aspire 8930, Aspire 6930, Aspire 5735 and Aspire 4730 –

are available at retailers nationwide and online retailers such as

TigerDirect.com and NewEgg.com.

“Acer continues to deliver the latest technology in reliable mobile PCs,”

said Kristin Markworth, senior manager of notebook product marketing for

Acer America. “The new Aspire consumer notebook line-up provides

high-performance computing power, innovative technology features and

stylish design, making it ideal for users seeking a powerful mobile PC for

productivity and entertainment.”

Aspire 8930-6448

For consumers seeking distinctive notebook styling and dynamic HD

functionalities, the Aspire 8930-6448 features an 18.4-inch HD CineCrystal™

widescreen display for intense color and visual detail. Feature-rich

high-definition entertainment is provided by Blu-ray Disc™ technology,

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M graphics and Dolby® audio, giving users a true

cinematic experience for movie watching, playing games and listening to

music. The Aspire 8930-6448 is powered by Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor

technology, delivering responsive performance to handle the demands of

multitasking and graphic-intensive applications.

Aspire 8930-6448 Specifications

Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400

(6MB L2 Cache | 2.53 GHz | 1066MHz FSB)

18.4″ WUXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1920 x 1080)

4GB DDR3 1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GT with 512MB dedicated video memory

320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive

DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

6-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader

802.11a/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® 3

Acer Crystal Eye Webcam

Dolby Home Theater®

Windows Vista® Ultimate

MSRP $1699.99

Aspire 6930-6809

Offering high-performance functionality and computing power with the latest

Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology, the Aspire 6930-6809 allows

consumers to enjoy high-definition multimedia presentation of movies, games

and other digital media. Featuring a unique 16-inch HD CineCrystal LCD

panel with 16:9 aspect ratio, the Aspire 6930-6809 brings a true cinematic

experience to movies and games, along with amazing performance for

demanding applications. The Aspire 6980-6809 also features Dolby Home

Theater® surround sound and a subwoofer for premium audio, further

enhancing the digital media experience.

Aspire 6930-6809 Specifications

Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5800

(2MB L2 Cache | 2.0GHz | 800MHz FSB)

16″ WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1366 x 768)

3072MB DDR2 667 MHz Dual Channel Memory

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader

802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® 3

Acer Crystal Eye Webcam

Dolby Home Theater®

Windows Vista® Home Premium

MSRP $699.99

Aspire 5735-4624

The Aspire 5735-4624 is a new consumer notebook featuring an innovative

15.6-inch display panel with native 16:9 aspect ratio, designed for high

definition multimedia at home or on-the-go. Powered by Intel Pentium

Dual-Core processing power and 2GB of memory, the Aspire 5735-4624 provides

consumers with multitasking power to download music, organize digital

photos and run productivity software at the same time. In addition, the

latest display technology delivers crystal-clear images and brilliant color

to enhance the experience with gaming, movies and photos.

Aspire 5735-4624 Specifications

Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200

1 MB L2 Cache, 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB

15.6″ WXGA (HD) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1366 x 768)

2048MB DDR2 667 MHz Dual Channel Memory

160GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive

8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader

802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®

4 - USB 2.0 Ports 3

Windows Vista® Home Premium

MSRP $549.99

99.99M

Aspire 4730-4374

The Aspire 4730-4374 is a highly mobile computing solution featuring a

14.1-inch display, dual-core performance and digital media features that

allow users to create and share content wherever they are. Intel Pentium

Dual-Core Processor technology delivers up to twice the performance of

single-core processors for better multitasking and operation demanding

applications.

Aspire 4730-4374 Specifications

Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200

(1MB L2 cache, 2GHz, 667MHz FSB)

14.1″ WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1280 x 800)

2048MB DDR2 667 MHz Dual Channel Memory

120GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive

8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader

802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED®

Acer Crystal Eye Webcam

2 - USB 2.0 Ports

Windows Vista® Home Premium

MSRP $549.99

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of

breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing

its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world’s No.

3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth

among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business

Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful

mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint

by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong

position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,000 people worldwide. Estimated

revenue for 2007 is US $14.07 billion. For more information, please visit

www.acer.com/us.

© 2008 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered

trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or

service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective

owners.

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Best,

Alison

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Alison Williams
Media & Analyst Relations Manager
Acer America Corporation
direct: (408) 533-7746
alison_williams@acer.com
www.acer.com/us

Acer America
333 W. San Carlos St.
Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110

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