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ACERPOWER 8600, COMPLETE WITH INTEL'S 820 CHIPSET, DEBUTS AS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL MANAGED DESKTOP SOLUTIONS SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 24, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Acer America Corp. today introduced the AcerPower 8600 series, a high-end business desktop solution for small to medium-sized businesses. The AcerPower 8600 comes loaded with the latest Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processors with 133MHz front side bus and Rambus memory for outstanding manageability, performance and expandability. "The AcerPower 8600 delivers the best value in tower solutions for power users," said Fred Oh, Acer America's senior director of product marketing. "It combines speed with one of the most powerful managed desktop solutions." Providing excellent Web and multimedia performance, the AcerPower 8600 features Intel's latest 820 chipset and support for accelerated graphics port technology (4X AGP), a high-speed CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, large 7200RPM hard disk drives, up to 512MB memory and integrated audio. The AcerPower 8600 is loaded with hardware monitoring features, remote management capabilities, a S.M.A.R.T. hard drive and diagnostic software, and is DMI 2.0 compliant. Available with the popular Microsoft Windows 98 operating system, it also supports Microsoft Windows 2000. For added flexibility, its six-bay chassis and five PCI slots provide extra room for drive and add-on card installation. To provide easy access for maintenance and upgrades, the AcerPower 8600 is equipped with a tool-free quick release cover, saving you time and effort. A housing intrusion alarm and a lockable housing provide security you can depend on. The AcerPower 8600 is available throughout North America starting as low as $1,799. About Acer America Corporation Established in 1977 as a subsidiary of the Acer Group, Acer America Corp. designs, builds and markets client and server solutions for professionals who require reliable, enhanced productivity and greater value of ownership. Acer America's product offerings include PCs, notebooks, servers, Internet appliances and networking solutions for business, government, education and home users. The Acer Group employs more than 34,000 people in 120 enterprises spanning 37 countries worldwide, and supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. The Acer Group's revenue in 1998 was US$6.7 billion. For more information about Acer, please visit the Compay's website at www.acer.com.quoteserver.dogpile.com