| Bangalore: Acer, one of the world's top 4 branded
PC vendors, today announced the launch of its Aspire E500 series desktop
based on Intel's latest Pentium® P4 Processor with ATI chipset
that supports dual-core technology. This is the latest introduction
to Acer's range of home PCs, with the Pentium® 4 Processor 519
(3.06Hz, 533 MHZ FSB), for increased power and excellent performance.
Teamed with DDR2 memory for improved multitasking and SATA storage
for improved scalability and performance, the Aspire E500 doubles
as a powerful desktop PC and a fun entertainment centre. The ATI
Radeon® Xpress 200 delivers great 3D graphics and universal
connectivity, in a chipset design that provides exceptional value
for high performance. The E500 come equipped with Gigabit LAN, 128
MB Graphics, Direct x9.0 complaint and a 9 in 1 card reader, which
can read all multimedia cards, giving the user flexibility and hassle
free transfer of data. It is also equipped with the Acer Empowering
Technology suite, eMode management.
The Aspire E500 has a Dual input TV Tuner card with IR Remote and
IR Receiver for " All-In-One Entertainment", allowing
users to further expand their entertainment options by watching
and recording their favourite TV shows. When partnered with Microsoft
Windows XP Media Center Edition, the Aspire E500 allows users to
watch DVD movies, listen to music, rip CDs, share digital photos,
and instantly access on-demand on-line music, news and games - all
with a simple to use remote control.
The Aspire E500 has a 15" silver and black dual colour TFT
monitor, and
Creative Speakers (2+1) making it an extremely attractive home
entertainment. The Combo Drive with CD-Writer and DVD-ROM lets users
enjoy all the multimedia features available on the PC, such as burning
their favourite music and movie CDs.
Other features of the Aspire E500 include an Internet & MM
ready USB keyboard, USB Optical Mouse, 56 Kbps Data/Fax/ internal
Modem and on board sound and graphics. Available from Rs. 46,999/-with
a 1-year Return-to-Bench Warranty, Acer has once again created the
ultimate 'powertainment' experience designed to be enjoyed by those
who appreciate the stylish simplicity, convenience and the independence
of an all-in-one system.
Speaking on the launch of the Aspire E500, Mr. Harish Kohli, GM
? Sales & Marketing, Networking PC Client Group, Acer India
said, " Acer recognizes that demand for all-in-one entertainment
by consumers. The digital home and digital lifestyle are now more
of a reality than ever and the way people view the availability
of entertainment and information is rapidly changing.
It is innovative products, like the Aspire E500 a great value entertainment
product, that are meeting the needs of the new digital world and
will propel Acer to a leading position in the home PC market, "
According to Mr. Sam Thomas, Assistant GM, Networking PC Client
Group, "The Acer Aspire E500 gives consumers the option to
upgrade to Intel's new Pentium D Dual Core processors for unsurpassed
performance. For home users, the more powerful Intel Pentium processor
coupled with Microsoft Media Center software has huge benefits.
For example, with a TV/FM tuner installed, while recording a live
TV show, you can also view pre-recorded video on a second PC, while
playing a music track or surfing the web. The new generation ATI
Radeon® Xpress 200 is designed to fully meet the increased system
bandwidth requirements placed on today's converged PCs. It delivers
a stable PC platform for everyday PC applications, whether creating,
editing or viewing digital photos; video or browsing the web to
view and download media-rich digital files with stunning images."
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