ACER Goes"InTENse" at 10

Acer Goes“InTENse” at 10Launches InTENse breed of Acer products for the modern explorer

MAY 21, 2013, MANDALUYONG CITY, PHILIPPINES--Acer Philippines, the company that brought us those sleek, ultralight laptops, celebrates its 10^th anniversary today with a grand event at the Isla Ballroom of the Edsa Shangri-La in this city.

With the theme “InTENse,” Acer became more aggressive and pioneering over the past 10 years, and is now a major player in the electronics/IT industry in the country.

Offering its success to customers and partners, Acer is now focusing on today's breed of everyday explorers, those who continuously reinvent themselves and the world they live in to enhance, expand, and simplify the way they do things. The campaign showed how Acer has strived to be part of people’s lives, a go-to device for their needs. It also paves the way for the “recalibrated” Acer to emerge—bolder, more imaginative, more forward-looking and definitely more intense.

Acer’s 10^th anniversary celebration is graced by the company’s stakeholders, clients, members of government, media, and friends in the IT and business sectors. Acer Philippines General Manager Manuel Wong said, “it’s been a good 10 years and certainly they are looking to more inTENse years and beyond!”

“Looking back, we met many challenges but we sailed through all of them, thanks in large part to a highly motivated, driven and determined Acer Philippines team. Now that we’ve moved past 10 years, it’s not impossible anymore to look at 20, or even 30, years of bringing innovative and quality products to Filipino IT consumers,” he said.

As a fitting highlight to its 10^th anniversary bash, Acer will unveil its new inTENse products using different personalities who embody each product’s character.

Humanity has proven how powerful a touch can be in opening new avenues for creativity and spontaneity. For those who believe in the power of an inTENse touch, Acer launches the Aspire R7 notebook, where certain components were repositioned to optimize hand movement. Acer moved the touch pad above the keyboard, smoothly working with the hand movement to and from the screen and pad.  Aspire R7 notebook is installed with the latest generation Intel processor so fast and efficient processing will surely get you ahead of others.

Aspire P3 Ultrabook

For people who value inTENse freedom and flexibility, Acer offers the Aspire P3 Ultrabook with 10-point touch technology that provides freedom to use it either as a tablet or with a keyboard. With color-rich HD display and Dolby surround sound speakers, the device provides the best in multimedia experience in a compact, portable form.

Acer’s Iconia A1-810 tablet

Meanwhile, for inTENse performance, Acer’s Iconia A1-810 tablet, a fully functional tablet with a larger display, one-hand handling, quad-core processor, gyroscope for immersive game play, and Acer Touch WakeApp for quick access to favorite programs from sleep mode is for you.

Acer Liquid E2 smartphone

How about inTENse play? Then the Acer Liquid E2 smartphone (8MP autofocus camera and 2MP front camera, 1.2GHz quad-core processor can capture your fancy if you’re on the lookout for a powerful yet affordable smartphone.

Aspire V5-122P notebook

But for those who look at inTENse charisma, then Acer’s answer is the Aspire V5-122P notebook. Ultrathin and super light, it is easy to carry around but levels with pricier gadgets, with a larger touch pad, full keyboard size, good display that reduces eye fatigue and 10-point touch.

Acer is also launching other products for the new generation of users like the Aspire V5-473 PG notebook powered by the latest generation Intel processor for those with an inTENse and spontaneous personality, the Acer K335 LED projector if you’re looking for inTENse brilliance when making presentations, the Acer TravelMate P245M also powered by the latest Intel processor for business travelers who value inTENse productivity even when on the road; and the Acer Veriton N and M Series of advance Intel powered CPUs for businessmen looking for inTENse power to power up the successful enterprise of the future.

For more information about Acer and its line of inTENse products, visit www.acer.com.ph.

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About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is an information and communication technology company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's green supply chain delivers environmentally friendly PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Ranked No. 3 for notebooks globally (IDC 2012), Acer employs 8,000 people, and 2012 revenues reached US$14.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2013Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

Acer Goes“InTENse” at 10Launches InTENse breed of Acer products for the modern explorer

MAY 21, 2013, MANDALUYONG CITY, PHILIPPINES--Acer Philippines, the company that brought us those sleek, ultralight laptops, celebrates its 10^th anniversary today with a grand event at the Isla Ballroom of the Edsa Shangri-La in this city.

With the theme “InTENse,” Acer became more aggressive and pioneering over the past 10 years, and is now a major player in the electronics/IT industry in the country.

Offering its success to customers and partners, Acer is now focusing on today's breed of everyday explorers, those who continuously reinvent themselves and the world they live in to enhance, expand, and simplify the way they do things. The campaign showed how Acer has strived to be part of people’s lives, a go-to device for their needs. It also paves the way for the “recalibrated” Acer to emerge—bolder, more imaginative, more forward-looking and definitely more intense.

Acer’s 10^th anniversary celebration is graced by the company’s stakeholders, clients, members of government, media, and friends in the IT and business sectors. Acer Philippines General Manager Manuel Wong said, “it’s been a good 10 years and certainly they are looking to more inTENse years and beyond!”

“Looking back, we met many challenges but we sailed through all of them, thanks in large part to a highly motivated, driven and determined Acer Philippines team. Now that we’ve moved past 10 years, it’s not impossible anymore to look at 20, or even 30, years of bringing innovative and quality products to Filipino IT consumers,” he said.

As a fitting highlight to its 10^th anniversary bash, Acer will unveil its new inTENse products using different personalities who embody each product’s character.

Humanity has proven how powerful a touch can be in opening new avenues for creativity and spontaneity. For those who believe in the power of an inTENse touch, Acer launches the Aspire R7 notebook, where certain components were repositioned to optimize hand movement. Acer moved the touch pad above the keyboard, smoothly working with the hand movement to and from the screen and pad.  Aspire R7 notebook is installed with the latest generation Intel processor so fast and efficient processing will surely get you ahead of others.

Aspire P3 Ultrabook

For people who value inTENse freedom and flexibility, Acer offers the Aspire P3 Ultrabook with 10-point touch technology that provides freedom to use it either as a tablet or with a keyboard. With color-rich HD display and Dolby surround sound speakers, the device provides the best in multimedia experience in a compact, portable form.

Acer’s Iconia A1-810 tablet

Meanwhile, for inTENse performance, Acer’s Iconia A1-810 tablet, a fully functional tablet with a larger display, one-hand handling, quad-core processor, gyroscope for immersive game play, and Acer Touch WakeApp for quick access to favorite programs from sleep mode is for you.

Acer Liquid E2 smartphone

How about inTENse play? Then the Acer Liquid E2 smartphone (8MP autofocus camera and 2MP front camera, 1.2GHz quad-core processor can capture your fancy if you’re on the lookout for a powerful yet affordable smartphone.

Aspire V5-122P notebook

But for those who look at inTENse charisma, then Acer’s answer is the Aspire V5-122P notebook. Ultrathin and super light, it is easy to carry around but levels with pricier gadgets, with a larger touch pad, full keyboard size, good display that reduces eye fatigue and 10-point touch.

Acer is also launching other products for the new generation of users like the Aspire V5-473 PG notebook powered by the latest generation Intel processor for those with an inTENse and spontaneous personality, the Acer K335 LED projector if you’re looking for inTENse brilliance when making presentations, the Acer TravelMate P245M also powered by the latest Intel processor for business travelers who value inTENse productivity even when on the road; and the Acer Veriton N and M Series of advance Intel powered CPUs for businessmen looking for inTENse power to power up the successful enterprise of the future.

For more information about Acer and its line of inTENse products, visit www.acer.com.ph.

# # #

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is an information and communication technology company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's green supply chain delivers environmentally friendly PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Ranked No. 3 for notebooks globally (IDC 2012), Acer employs 8,000 people, and 2012 revenues reached US$14.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2013Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

Nokia:Lumia 720 and Lumia 520

Nokia:Lumia 720 and Lumia 520

I was invited to the Nokia press conference held yesterday, April 26, 2013. Nokia finally unveils the Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 in the Philippines! And boy was I wowed by Nokia's latest phones! 

The perfect device - Chic and Social  

The Nokia Lumia 720 is bound to stand out from the crowd. Positioned as a mid-range smartphone, the spanking new Nokia Lumia 720 is sleek, light, and a bright device with high end technology packed into its beautiful and seamless uni-body design. This device is powered by a massive 2,000 mAH battery and raises the bar for all the mid-range smartphones in the segment. Weighing only 128 grams, this Windows Phone 8 device is a class above and the envy of its peers.

The Nokia Lumia 720 is made for the socially savvy crowd.  It comes with the following features: 

• HD-quality 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with wide angle lens. This sleek device brings the best Nokia front facing camera experience and is capable of snapping perfect group portraits with friends, or making Skype calls with loved ones.  
• Nokia Lumia 720 is also equipped with the exclusive Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia’s largest f1.9 aperture, thus making it a breeze to snap stunningly clear images, by day or by night!

2013 marks Nokia's announcement of the availability of its various smartphones in the Philippines like the Nokia Lumia 720 and the Nokia Lumia 520. The two new highly competitive smartphones, Nokia is delivering a rich selection of high-end features, familiar from the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, style and innovation to lower price points to accommodate middle income groups.

The more fun smartphone

 

For those who are looking to upgrade to a smartphone, the Lumia 520 is the perfect device to bring the Windows Phone 8 experience with high-end Nokia innovations at an affordable price. Digital camera lenses transform the five-megapixel autofocus camera on the Nokia Lumia 520 into a fun way to capture pictures and share memories. Cinemagraph adds motion to still images that can then be shared with friends on Facebook, Twitter or via email. Smart Shoot lets people create the perfect group picture, taking multiple images and selecting the best facial expressions from each, or even remove people from the shot. The easy to use Panorama lens captures super-wide-angled photos to take in more of the scene.

With Windows Phone 8, Nokia Lumia 520 also provides a more personal smartphone experience. Pinning playlists, HERE routes, Web-pages and documents direct to the Start Screen as Live Tiles makes it easier to access favorite content, while People Hub brings all social media notifications and messages into one convenient location. With Xbox, 7GB of free online SkyDrive storage as well as Microsoft Office with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint available out of the box, Windows Phone 8 makes the Nokia Lumia 520 one of the most powerful smartphones at this price point. With an 8GB mass memory and expandable 64GB memory slot, Nokia Lumia 520 also allows to store a wealth of content created and collected.

Tap and Connect

With Near Field Communication (NFC) built into the Nokia Lumia 720, pairing, connecting and sharing data would just be a tap away! NFC allows wireless transferring of data by placing the devices at close-proximity, or by tapping them together.

All you need is HERE!

Check out the HERE experience on both the Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520. These devices come pre-installed with a full HERE suite of applications including HERE Maps and HERE Drive. With Nokia HERE, say goodbye to long and tedious web-browsing and the opening of a dozen tabs to get directions to a desired location. Nokia HERE brings a platform that integrates both Maps and Drive to offer users an outstanding experience on the road, or by foot. Not only that, HERE maps and HERE drive can be used without Data or WiFI connection.

Additionally, the new HERE Maps comes with the integration of LiveSight™, Nokia’s set of augmented-reality technologies. LiveSight™ uses “sight” as a fundamentally new way to discover and navigate the world, recognizing what people see through their phone’s camera and layering that view with relevant, place-based information. LiveSight™ also powers Place Tag, a new digital lens introduced for Lumia today. Combining Nokia’s unique capabilities in location and imaging, Place Tag adds location stamps to photos with relevant information about pictured places. Nokia Conversations has more on the HERE news.

Snap-On and Power Up!

Seen first on the Nokia Lumia 920, charging is equally fun for the mid-range Nokia Lumia 720. Just snap on a wireless charging shell and simply place them on the Nokia Wireless Charging Stand or Nokia Wireless Charging Plate and your device charges up. This inductive Qi technology built into back shell covers allows you to wirelessly charge your device in style.

The Nokia Lumia 720 has an SRP of P14,590 and the Nokia Lumia 520 has an SRP of P7,990.  Both devices are available at a Nokia Store near you.

Nokia Lumia720
Operating system	Windows Phone 8
HERE location and mapping services	Free global HERE Maps, free regional HERE Drive (data charges may apply)
Display	4.3” ClearBlack WVGA LCD, 2.25 D Gorilla Glass 2, Super Sensitive Touchfor nail and glove use
Battery	2000 mAh battery + Optional Nokia Wireless Charging Cover Accessory
Processor	1.0 GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4
Cameras	Back: 6.7 MPIX, BSI, F1.9, Auto-Focus, Carl Zeiss, LED flash, HD 720p @ at 30 fps Front: Skype HD wide angle (1.3Mpix)
Memory	512 MB RAM 8GB mass memory Support for micro SD cards up to 64GB 7GB free SkyDrive storage

Nokia Lumia 520
Operating system	Windows Phone 8
HERE maps and location experiences	Free* global HERE Maps, free regional HERE Drive(data charges may apply)
Display	4”IPS LCD WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) 16M colors, Super sensitive touch for nail and glove use
Battery	1430 mAh
Processor	1 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon™
Camera	5 MP autofocus video recording HD 720p 30fps
Memory	512 MB RAM 8GB mass memory Support for micro SD cards up to 64GB 7GB free SkyDrive storage

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com.ph.

Follow Nokia on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NokiaPhilippines and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/NokiaPilipinas

Nokia:Lumia 720 and Lumia 520

I was invited to the Nokia press conference held yesterday, April 26, 2013. Nokia finally unveils the Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 in the Philippines! And boy was I wowed by Nokia's latest phones! 

The perfect device - Chic and Social  

The Nokia Lumia 720 is bound to stand out from the crowd. Positioned as a mid-range smartphone, the spanking new Nokia Lumia 720 is sleek, light, and a bright device with high end technology packed into its beautiful and seamless uni-body design. This device is powered by a massive 2,000 mAH battery and raises the bar for all the mid-range smartphones in the segment. Weighing only 128 grams, this Windows Phone 8 device is a class above and the envy of its peers.

The Nokia Lumia 720 is made for the socially savvy crowd.  It comes with the following features: 

• HD-quality 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with wide angle lens. This sleek device brings the best Nokia front facing camera experience and is capable of snapping perfect group portraits with friends, or making Skype calls with loved ones.  
• Nokia Lumia 720 is also equipped with the exclusive Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia’s largest f1.9 aperture, thus making it a breeze to snap stunningly clear images, by day or by night!

2013 marks Nokia's announcement of the availability of its various smartphones in the Philippines like the Nokia Lumia 720 and the Nokia Lumia 520. The two new highly competitive smartphones, Nokia is delivering a rich selection of high-end features, familiar from the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, style and innovation to lower price points to accommodate middle income groups.

The more fun smartphone

 

For those who are looking to upgrade to a smartphone, the Lumia 520 is the perfect device to bring the Windows Phone 8 experience with high-end Nokia innovations at an affordable price. Digital camera lenses transform the five-megapixel autofocus camera on the Nokia Lumia 520 into a fun way to capture pictures and share memories. Cinemagraph adds motion to still images that can then be shared with friends on Facebook, Twitter or via email. Smart Shoot lets people create the perfect group picture, taking multiple images and selecting the best facial expressions from each, or even remove people from the shot. The easy to use Panorama lens captures super-wide-angled photos to take in more of the scene.

With Windows Phone 8, Nokia Lumia 520 also provides a more personal smartphone experience. Pinning playlists, HERE routes, Web-pages and documents direct to the Start Screen as Live Tiles makes it easier to access favorite content, while People Hub brings all social media notifications and messages into one convenient location. With Xbox, 7GB of free online SkyDrive storage as well as Microsoft Office with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint available out of the box, Windows Phone 8 makes the Nokia Lumia 520 one of the most powerful smartphones at this price point. With an 8GB mass memory and expandable 64GB memory slot, Nokia Lumia 520 also allows to store a wealth of content created and collected.

Tap and Connect

With Near Field Communication (NFC) built into the Nokia Lumia 720, pairing, connecting and sharing data would just be a tap away! NFC allows wireless transferring of data by placing the devices at close-proximity, or by tapping them together.

All you need is HERE!

Check out the HERE experience on both the Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520. These devices come pre-installed with a full HERE suite of applications including HERE Maps and HERE Drive. With Nokia HERE, say goodbye to long and tedious web-browsing and the opening of a dozen tabs to get directions to a desired location. Nokia HERE brings a platform that integrates both Maps and Drive to offer users an outstanding experience on the road, or by foot. Not only that, HERE maps and HERE drive can be used without Data or WiFI connection.

Additionally, the new HERE Maps comes with the integration of LiveSight™, Nokia’s set of augmented-reality technologies. LiveSight™ uses “sight” as a fundamentally new way to discover and navigate the world, recognizing what people see through their phone’s camera and layering that view with relevant, place-based information. LiveSight™ also powers Place Tag, a new digital lens introduced for Lumia today. Combining Nokia’s unique capabilities in location and imaging, Place Tag adds location stamps to photos with relevant information about pictured places. Nokia Conversations has more on the HERE news.

Snap-On and Power Up!

Seen first on the Nokia Lumia 920, charging is equally fun for the mid-range Nokia Lumia 720. Just snap on a wireless charging shell and simply place them on the Nokia Wireless Charging Stand or Nokia Wireless Charging Plate and your device charges up. This inductive Qi technology built into back shell covers allows you to wirelessly charge your device in style.

The Nokia Lumia 720 has an SRP of P14,590 and the Nokia Lumia 520 has an SRP of P7,990.  Both devices are available at a Nokia Store near you.

Nokia Lumia720
Operating system	Windows Phone 8
HERE location and mapping services	Free global HERE Maps, free regional HERE Drive (data charges may apply)
Display	4.3” ClearBlack WVGA LCD, 2.25 D Gorilla Glass 2, Super Sensitive Touchfor nail and glove use
Battery	2000 mAh battery + Optional Nokia Wireless Charging Cover Accessory
Processor	1.0 GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4
Cameras	Back: 6.7 MPIX, BSI, F1.9, Auto-Focus, Carl Zeiss, LED flash, HD 720p @ at 30 fps Front: Skype HD wide angle (1.3Mpix)
Memory	512 MB RAM 8GB mass memory Support for micro SD cards up to 64GB 7GB free SkyDrive storage

Nokia Lumia 520
Operating system	Windows Phone 8
HERE maps and location experiences	Free* global HERE Maps, free regional HERE Drive(data charges may apply)
Display	4”IPS LCD WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) 16M colors, Super sensitive touch for nail and glove use
Battery	1430 mAh
Processor	1 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon™
Camera	5 MP autofocus video recording HD 720p 30fps
Memory	512 MB RAM 8GB mass memory Support for micro SD cards up to 64GB 7GB free SkyDrive storage

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com.ph.

Follow Nokia on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NokiaPhilippines and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/NokiaPilipinas