Acer Launches Aspire 8930G Notebook w/ Intel Q9000 Quad-Core

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Acer Enhances Award-Winning Aspire 8930G Notebook PC with New Intel© Quad-Core Processor Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 29, 2008 Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company (source: Gartner data, 3Q 2008), today introduced the Aspire 8930G-7665 notebook PC, utilizing the new Intel© Core™2 Quad Mobile Processor Q9000. The new quad-core processors allow for extreme mobile performance and speed for gaming on the go. Designed for multimedia and gaming enthusiasts, the Aspire 8930G-7665 combines superior computing power, innovative technology and productivity features, with stylish PC design.

Featuring Intel’s Core™2 Quad Mobile Processor Q9000, the Aspire 8930G-7665 offers ground-breaking levels of high-definition performance needed for multimedia applications and 3D gaming. Utilizing four processing cores, 12MB of shared L2 cache, 1066 MHz Front Side Bus and clock speed rates up to 2.53 GHz, the Aspire 8930G-7665 brings unprecedented swiftness and realism to 3D games, which extreme users demand.

Along with new quad-core mobile processing power, the Aspire 8930G-7665 offers gamers and multimedia enthusiasts dynamic HD functionality. The notebook PC features an 18.4-inch HD CineCrystal™ widescreen 1920 x 1080 pixel display, with 16:9 aspect ratio for intense color and visual detail. Feature-rich high-definition entertainment is provided by Blu-ray Disc™ technology, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GT graphics and Dolby® audio, giving users a true cinematic experience for movie watching, playing games and listening to music.

“By incorporating the latest capabilities of Intel’s Core™ 2 Quad mobile processors into the Aspire 8930G-7665, Acer is delivering a perfect combination of mobility, innovation and extreme gaming capabilities,” said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president of product marketing for Acer America. “Gamers and enthusiasts who enjoy HD multimedia entertainment will find the performance benefits of quad core mobile performance in the Aspire 8930G unrivalled to other multimedia notebooks on the market.”

Aspire 8930-7665 Specifications and Pricing

* Intel® Core™2 Quad Mobile Processor Q9000

(12MB 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
* 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
* 6-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
* Dolby Home Theater®
* Windows Vista® Premium 64-bit
* MSRP $1799.99

Availability and Warranty

The Acer Aspire 8930G-7665 is available now via Acer’s authorized resellers and at select major retailers nationwide. The Aspire 8930G-7665 is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

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.

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MSRP of $1800!?! is it just me or does that sound really good