Acer Press Release

Acer announces the launch of a new range of Digital Cameras to meet the Digital Convergence

Capturing Your Digital Life

London– 16th December 2004 – Acer, one of the world’s leading drivers of the convergence between PCs and Digital Entertainment, further enhances its range of home entertainment devices with the launch of three stunningly fast Digital Still Cameras (DSC), Acer CR-5130, Acer CS-5530, and Acer CR-6530, designed to bring yet an additional digital innovation into the Digital Home.

In the Digital Home, PCs and electronic devices increasingly work together to provide digital media content to share amongst an audience of several people. With the introduction of a range of compact and easy-to-use Digital Cameras, Acer continues its unmatched drive towards a complete range of user-friendly digital entertainment devices to allow the growing number of home users to fully enjoy the power and flexibility of digital media.

All three cameras have an agreeable, natural charisma and a host of practical, easy-to-use features that allow users to capture the trends and styles of modern life. Each feature a handy optical viewfinder for the perfect shot even in bright sunlit situations, a built-in flash with diverse shooting modes to help prevent red-eye from occurring and are designed to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand with simplified, easy to operate controls.

All three cameras come with an aluminium housing, 64MB SD card, pouch or bag for carrying camera, ArcSoft/NTI photo software and all necessary cables.

The 5 mega-pixel Acer CR-5130 comes with 1.8” CCD sensor, a 3 x optical/4 x digital combined zoom lens, an incorporated 1.5” LCD TFT, a rechargeable lithium battery with support for 140 photos, a maximum picture resolution of 2560 x 1920, a 64MB SD Card, a 10 cm Macro Mode, and a host of software applications making it one of the most powerful DSCs in its category.

Acer’s new ultra-slim 5 mega-pixel Acer CS-5530 features a 1/2.5” CCD sensor, a 3 x optical/4 x digital combined zoom lens, a large 2.5” LCD TFT, a rechargeable lithium battery with support for 100 photos, a 6 cm Macro Mode and a maximum picture resolution of 2560 x 1920.

The 6 Mega pixel Acer CR-6530 comes complete with 1.8” CCD sensor, a 3 x optical/4 x digital combined zoom lens, a large 2.5” LCD TFT, a rechargeable lithium battery with support for 140 photos, a 9 cm Macro Mode, and a maximum picture resolution of 2816 x 2122.

Breaking the barrier between people and technology is Acer’s long-term mission, enabling everyone to experience and benefit from the freshest technologies. Customers are becoming increasingly image conscious, and demanding products that are designed without unnecessary clutter, for intuitive and trouble-free use. The new Acer Digital Cameras range offers users a fresh, stylish, and captivating way of bringing life’s precious moments into the comfort of their home, underlining Acer’s commitment to designing products that connect users’ Digital Life within their PC World.

Detailed information on Acer products and a catalogue including prices in PDF format are available on Acer’s website (www.acer-euro.com).

About Acer
Acer ranks among the world’s top ten branded PC vendors, designing and marketing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus on globally marketing its brand-name products: desktop and mobile PCs, servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Established in 1976, the Acer Group employs 7,800 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues reached US$ 4.9 billion in 2003. Please visit www.acer.com.

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