Bangkok--8 Aug--PC& Associates Consulting Acer Computer Co., Ltd, Thailand’s No. 1 computer maker, in partnership with Intel Microelectronics (Thailand) Ltd, continues support use of IT and creativity among college students with Acer — Intel Unwire Campus Tour ’08 ‘Can’t Wait.’ This campaign addresses students’ needs in their studies, entertainment lifestyle, and seamless Internet communication driven by Intel’s latest processor technology all at their fingers tip. This year highlight will be Acer’s Case Design Contest for Aspire One’. All students can apply to this contest. The award worth of more than 150,000 baht will be presented. Mr. Nitipat Praweenwongwuthi, Senior Marketing Manager, Acer Computer Co., Ltd, cited that Education is a key segment for Acer, Acer — Intel Unwire Campus is our annual educational campaign. It has been for 5 years. The traditional ways of accessing to the IT are retail shops or projects. With limitation to experience the products and technology, Acer Customer Centric allows us to think freely. Back in 2004, we wanted to give access to internet, thru notebook or desktop with the fresh technology to all students, that when the Unwire Campus established. We have been successful with this campaign. This year we feel that student Can’t Wait to be the leader or creator in their fields. Can’t Wait is also a part of ACcelERate for student to fulfill themselves with the new products and technology. Acer notebooks, desktop and other equip with key and variety features which play major role in the creativity of your business or even help you start your business and entertainment. Mr. Calum Chisholm , Asia Market Development Manager for Acer, Intel Microelectronic (Thailand) Ltd. said, “Intel and Acer co-created the Unwire Campus Tour back in 2004 to bring mobile computing experience directly to the students on campus in a fun and entertaining way. Each year since then we have evolved and grown the concept together to make sure the Acer - Intel Unwire Campus Tour keeps true to our original objectives of directly educating and entertaining the students through the medium of music in fresh and valuable way. This year, Intel will showcase with Acer the very latest Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 Processor Technology notebooks taking mobile experience to whole new level and Intel’s smallest Atom processor designed for new netbook category for Internet lifestyle through the Acer Aspire 1. The tour will also showcase the latest desktop powered by the unrivalled Intel(R) CoreTM2 Quad processors due to the strong growth and interest in gaming and animation in Thai Universities.” Acer — Intel Unwire Campus ‘08 ‘Can’t Wait’ consists of series of product roadshow, seminars “Today Wireless Today Life”, concerts with famous singers/bands, and Acer Case Design Contest, a special contest that encourage student to use the imagination and creativity to design case for Acer Aspire One. All nationwide student are welcomed to participate and submit their works. The award contest has total value of more than 150,000 baht. The contest will start from August 31 till September 27, 2008,The seminars are aim to educate them on Wireless, Wi Fi and how to maximize product and technology. Acer products will offer 2 years warranty and Acer Care will there for services and supports for : The university of Thai Chamber of Commerce, Kasetsart University, Thammasat University, Assumption University, Rangsit University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Silpakorn University at Nakornpathom Campus, Kon Kaen University and Chiangmai Kadsuankeaw Mr. Boonchai Ngouvisitkul, Senior Manager, Consumer System Product Group, Acer Computer Co., Ltd., said visitors to Acer’s booth will find Aspire and TravelMate computer desktops and notebooks, along with LCD monitors projectors and NetBook Aspire one at special prices to support students and university staff. The products are divided into four groups based on consumer demand: Beginner and General User, Entertainment and Gamer, Advance & Specialist User and Internet Lifestyle. Acer Notebooks come with Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 processor technology, high-speed CPUs starting at 2GHz, and support for wireless communications at 450 Mbps. Acer Aspire 2930 series, 12.1-inch monitor; Aspire 4930 series, 14.1-inch monitor; Aspire 5930G series, 15.4-inch monitor, TravelMate 4730G series, 14.1-inch monitor and TravelMate 6293 series, 12.1-inch monitor will be available during the roadshows. The Acer PC series comes with Intel(R) CoreTM2 Duo processors that support graphics solutions: NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 7 Series Chipset, support up to 4GB of memory for the Aspire M1641 series, Aspire M3641 series, and the Aspire M5641 series. In addition, the Acer Aspire one will be available at the event. To support users who focus on the Internet and gaming, Acer will prepare the Aspire G7700 with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor 1333MHz FSB, featuring a serial ATA interface, 3GB/s in four slots, together with accessories such as a glow-in-the-dark multimedia keyboard for graphic, a graphic mouse, and a Dolby EAX(R) 4.0 home theatre surround sound system to add more stunning effects while perform graphic & annimation that the user has never imagined. More information can be reached at Acer Call Center at 0 2685 4311 and for technical inquiries can be reached at 0 2685 4355 or www.acer.co.thAbout Acer 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. 2007 revenues reached US$14.07 billion. See www.acer.com for more information. Acer first penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for eight years. Moreover we have been ranking no. 1 notebook selling for 13 consecutive quarters (Y2003-present). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the properties of their respective owners.About Intel Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and http://blogs.intel.com. For more information please contact: PC& Associates Consulting Co., Ltd. Ms Jitatinun Singhakasiri Tel: 0 2971 3711 Fax: 0 2521 9030 E-mail: Ms Pattra Kijdamrongwinijgul Marketing Supervisor Acer Computer Co., Ltd. Tel: 0 2661 9700 Fax : 0 2661 972 E-mail: [email protected]