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For Immediate Release
Acer America Announces Acer Scholar
Program and Extensa-Scholar Series for
Higher Education
First Portable Computer Line Dedicated to the Higher
Education Community Offers Intel Pentiumr Power,
High-Impact Multimedia and Full Functionality
Extensa-Scholar Series Key Features
Available in two models, the Extensa-Scholar Series features Intel
Pentium 133Mhz and 150Mhz processors, 16MB EDO RAM,
1.4GB hard disk drive, 10-speed fixed CD-ROM, external
1.44MB floppy disk drive, 33.6Kbps modem, a long-lasting
NiMH battery and a zoomed video port for high-performance
video data transfer rate.
Bundled with a 3Comr Ethernet card and 33.6 fax/data modem
for flawless communications.
The Extensa-Scholar Series ships with a two-year limited
warranty, with option to extend warranty to four years.
Available July 1, the Extensa-Scholar Series will have an estimated
street price of $2,049 for the ESS2 and $2,549 for the ESS3.
SAN JOSE, CA, June 23, 1997 - Driving the deployment of mobile
technology at our nation's colleges and universities, Acer America
Corporation today introduced the Acer Scholar Program which includes the
Texas Instrumentsr Extensa-Scholar Series* of notebook computers. The
Acer Scholar program forms the foundation for Acer's innovative vision of a
technologically-advanced campus in which wireless technology and
notebook computers combine to create a "mobile client server" environment,
enhancing the learning experience by giving students and faculty immediate
access to data anytime, from anywhere on campus.
The Extensa-Scholar Series is a unique family of powerful, high-value
portable computers built specifically for the higher education community.
Designed for the mobile computing needs and transitional work styles of
both students and faculty, the Extensa-Scholar Series includes powerful
Intelr Pentiumr processors, removable 1.4GB hard disk drives, 10-speed
CD-ROMs and 1.44MB external floppy disk drives. In order to meet the
connectivity needs of students and faculty - both wired and wireless - the
Extensa-Scholar Series products come bundled with a 3Comr Ethernet
card and 33.6 Fax/data modem and have been extensively tested for
flawless performance on wireless networks. This feature-set allows for quick
connectivity from anywhere on campus and ensures a true mobile
environment.
"Acer worked closely with higher-education faculty and administrators from
across the nation, as well as college students, to design a program that would
enhance the vision of a mobile campus environment and meet the needs of
both students and faculty," stated Steve Lair, Senior Vice President, Sales &
Marketing, Commercial Systems for Acer America Corporation. "As part of
a long-term commitment, we created the Extensa-Scholar Series to be an
integral part of the delivery system for technology in education. The
notebooks and accessory products are designed to be carried everywhere
learning takes place - dorm rooms, libraries, campus lounges, labs and
classrooms."
Acer is also working to integrate the higher education technology vision
through strategic partnerships. These carefully chosen partners provide
technology that allows the Scholar Program's mobile client server
environment to support collaborative and student-centered learning in new
and innovative ways throughout the campus. Acer is working with the key
wireless systems providers to integrate a total wireless solution for both
university students and faculty. Through these alliances, Acer can access the
campus wired and wireless needs, to best effect a total communications
solution with the universities' servers and the faculty and student body and
bring a complete leading-edge technology solution to aid in delivering
dramatically improved access to key information used in student learning and
campus management. These wireless solutions are available in speeds from
500KB to over 3MB with wireless access points strategically located
throughout the campus.
Another example of Acer's technology partnerships is the electronic
white-board technology which allows quicker and clearer learning, increased
understanding of concepts and increased interaction among students and
faculty. The whiteboard can also be used to enhance distance learning,
allowing a class to explore the Internet together and work with collaborative
software packages.
"One of the most impressive aspects of this launch is the degree to which the
Acer project team researched the education market and responded with a
total solution -- including special models, marketing support for education
resellers and special services such as a financing program for students," said
Jane F. Kelly, Director/General Manager, Education Division, Ingram
Micro.
Extensa-Scholar Series Ease-of-Use Features
Available in two models, the ESS2 and the ESS3, the Extensa-Scholar
Series features 16MB EDO RAM (expandable to 64MB), 1.4GB hard disk
drive, 10-speed fixed CD-ROM, external 1.44MB floppy disk drive, 3Com
10BaseT Ethernet card, 33.6Kbps modem, a long-lasting NiMH battery
and a zoomed video port for high-performance video data transfer rate.
Both models include 16-bit video RAM and are SoundBlaster compatible.
The ESS2 includes a Pentium 133MHz processor and a 11.3-inch color
dual-scan display. The ESS3 features a Pentium 150MHz processor and a
11.3-inch active-matrix display.
"Acer designed the Extensa-Scholar Series to address all aspects of the
learning process," said Keith Cullum, Higher Education Marketing Manager,
for Acer America Corporation. "In the university setting, students are never
in one place for very long, yet they need access to data and research
capabilities all the time. This continual need for access to the campus intranet
and the World Wide Web is assuaged with Acer's tested, integrated wireless
connectivity solutions.
"The Scholar Program and Scholar Extensa-Series are both designed to
improve the way a subject is taught -- incorporating technology into the
delivery system and enhancing productivity. Our vision is to deliver a more
effective means for research, and facilitate more efficient communication
between the student and faculty, between faculty and administrators, and
between students and family members," continued Cullum.
The full-featured Scholar Extensa-Series allows for applications such as
word processing, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, database
manipulation, remote communications, and research via Internet and intranet
access.
Utilizing Acer's Technology Across the Campus
Sacred Heart University, located in Connecticut, implemented its Student
Mobile Computing Program to provide every full-time undergraduate student
with an Extensa multimedia ready notebook computer. The notebooks give
students mobility to move around campus and stay connected through a
campus-wide network in classrooms, dorm rooms and the library.
"This program provides our students with a distinct advantage in their
professional development," said Vincent Mangiacapra, Chief Information
Officer for Sacred Heart University. "By incorporating the computer into the
curriculum, students are allowed timeless interaction with their professors,
can participate with on-line collaboration groups and even have the ability to
do world-wide research from their dorm room."
Extensa-Scholar Series Availability and Warranty
Available July 1, 1997, the Extensa-Scholar Series will have an estimated
street price of $2,049 for the ESS2 and $2,549 for the ESS3. Acer is
partnering with Ingram Micro to make Extensa-Scholar products available
through a nationwide network of campus resellers. For more information on
product, pricing, availability and configurations, call 800-733-ACER or visit
www.acer.com/aac/. Information also is available by calling Acer Xpress
Faxback at 800-554-2494.
In order to accommodate college programs, the Extensa-Scholar Series
ships with a two-year limited warranty, plus the option for an additional
two-year warranty. Warranty service will be administered through an
on-campus service program, to ensure students and faculty won't be without
their notebooks for too long. Additionally, the Extensa-Scholar Series offers
access to Acer's telephone technical service support line for prompt attention
to technical questions and service issues.
Acer America Corporation
Acer America Corporation (http://www.acer.com/aac/), headquartered in
San Jose, CA, designs and manufactures a broad range of computer systems
and peripherals. Award-winning product offerings include AcerNote, TIr
Extensa, and TI TravelMater notebooks, Acer Aspire PCs for the home,
AcerPower and AcerEntra business desktop computers, the AcerAltos line
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Acer Computer Explorer and Out of Box Experience (OOBE) demonstrate
Acer America's commitment to make PCs as easy-to-use as other consumer
products. Acer America Corporation, a member of the $5.8 billion Acer
Group posted revenues of $1.3 billion in 1996.
*Products of Acer America Corporation, developed with Texas Instruments.
Acer and TravelMate are registered trademarks and AcerNote, AcerPower, AcerView,
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