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Acer Names Head of Notebook Business Group

by Raverstead

Acer has promoted Jerry Kao to president of the company’s notebook business group. He currently serves as general manager of the group, which he co-heads with Jackson Lin, president.

Acer’s New Laptop ‘Refreshed’ With UltraHD

by Raverstead

Acer launched the Aspire V Black Edition gaming laptop earlier this year, and has waited very little time before refreshing it with an UltraHD screen. The new Aspire V Nitro Black Edition features a …

Mixed Results for Taiwan’s Notebook Makers

by Raverstead

There were mixed results for Taiwan’s major notebook manufacturers in November. Acer reported a 1% month on month increase in sales in November to NT$28.5 billion ($913.7 million), though this was down 7.3% year …

Monitor Trends Picked Out in CRN Interviews

by Raverstead

CRN.de has conducted a series of interviews with members of the monitor industry, from key companies in Germany. They include: Sebastian in het Panhuis of Asus (http://tinyurl.com/od8ckdw); Markus Korn of Samsung (http://tinyurl.com/noa7mv5); Michael Vorgberger …

Rugged Chromebook Said to Arrive in March

by Raverstead

Acer wants to introduce a rugged Chromebook in March next year, according to a source speaking to Omgchrome.com. The C740 will be designed for use in classrooms, with a brushed iron metal design and …

Rumour: Convertible Chromebook Set for 2015

by Raverstead

It has been claimed that Acer will launch an 11.6″ touchscreen Chromebook in the first half of 2015. Taiwan-based supply chain sources have said that the product will be convertible; users will be able …

Acer Achieves 2015 Carbon Goal Early

by Super User

Acer America will manage to offset 100% of its carbon emissions this year, the company has announced – a goal it had set for next year. The purchase of more than 27 million kWh …

Exertis Micro-P Signs Acer Deal

by Super User

In the UK, Exertis Micro-P has signed an exclusive agreement with Acer to distribute the Aspire E1-510P 15.6″ touchscreen laptop.

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Acer to Set-Up VC Fund

by Super User

Acer is reported to have set up a venture capital fund as it seeks long-term investments to strengthen its technology development. Acer Venture Capital manages more that NT$1 billion ($33.5 million) and is overseen …

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Acer Kicks off IFA in Bullish Mode

by Super User

Acer was the first press conference and CEO Jason Chen started by saying that sales in Germany were double in Q2 2014 and in Austria, it was closer to 3X business. Chen said that …

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Acer, Asustek See Sales Rise

by Super User

Acer saw sales in August increase 18.9% from July and 5.2% from August 2013 to NT$29.8 billion ($984.4 million), taking sales so far this year to NT$213 billion ($7 billion), though this was 11.4% …

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Georgian Tender is Acer’s Largest

by Super User

A tender by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science has been won by Acer. The company will provide the country with up to 47,000 Travelmate B115 notebook PCs. It is the largest tender …