Acer shows-off new Intel Centrino notebooks at Saudi Gitex 2005

Acer is the only global branded PC vendor to participate directly at the exhibition with its own stand.

Visitors to Saudi Gitex will be able to see and test Acer's full product range, including desktop and notebook PCs, servers, projectors, LCD monitors and its new line of digital cameras.

Acer, which has been the number one supplier of notebook PCs in the Kingdom for 15 months according to figures from international analysts IDC, will also demonstrate a range of solutions for business, government, education and home users.

"Customers in Saudi Arabia have shown strong and loyal support to Acer over many years," said Philip Ashkar, director of sales and marketing, Acer Computer (M.E.) Ltd. "Our strategy of empowering people by delivering the most advanced technology available has been favorably received by the Kingdom's consumers."

Acer's line of notebooks featuring Intel's new Centrino chipset will take center stage at Saudi Gitex, which runs from April 24 to 28 in Riyadh. Four of the company's latest offerings, the Aspire 1690, TravelMate 4100, 4600 and 8100 will be featured.

Each of the models has innovative Acer technology, including CrystalBrite TFT display, which blocks reflection and provides superior brightness, and Acer's eManager allows users to quickly access key functions at the touch of button.

New models of Acer's Veriton desktop PCs such as the VT7700G, VT5700G and VT3700G aimed at both the commercial and consumer markets, will also be will also be available to test during the show.

Acer's recently launched Digital Still Cameras (DSC), which have between five and six megapixles per inch, will also be highlighted during the five-day exhibition.

The five megapixel Acer CR-5130 has a 1.8" CCD sensor, a 1.5" LCD TFT and a maximum resolution of 2560x1920. The ultra-slim five megapixel CS-5530 features a 1/ 2.5" CCD sensor, 2.5" LCD TFT and a maximum picture resolution of 2560x1920. Acer's CR-6530 is a six megapixel camera with a 2.5"LCD TFT and maximum picture resolution of 2816x2122. All three models have 3x optical/4x digital combined zoom lens and come with a 64MB SD card.

To celebrate Acer's participation at Saudi Gitex, special promotions and offers will be available on all of the company's products.

"In 2004, Acer consolidated its leading position in Saudi Arabia," added Ashkar. "In 2005, we expect to make further market share gains in the notebook and desktop PC business, as well as increasing the profile of our server solutions and promoting our digital camera and LCD TV ranges."