Acer Wins 4 Prizes at 2011 iF Product Design Awards

Taipei, Jan. 4, 2011 CENS --Acer Inc. of Taiwan, the largest PC vendor in Taiwan and a major global PC brand, recently claimed to have won four prizes at the 2011 iF Product Design Awards, the so-called Design Oscars .

The iF product design awards cover all areas of product design. The entries are judged on numerous criteria including design workmanship, choice of material, environmental compatibility and functionality. Of this year`s 2,756 products from 1,121 contestants submitted from 43 countries, Taiwan won 93 prizes, the highest number ever.

Acer`s prize-winning designs include Acer Aspire 8943G notebook, Acer C20 pico projector, Packard Bell EasyNote Butterfly s notebook and Gateway FHD2303L monitor

Inspired by high-end audio/video devices, the Aspire 8943G is a first-class multimedia center that delivers the ultimate Hi-Def personal-theater experience. An innovative dual-mode touchpad can be conveniently switched between a multi-gesture touchpad and a media console, and provides quick-access to media applications.

The pocket-sized C20 LED pico projector delivers big functionality to meet on-the-go business or entertainment needs. Compact and measuring only 166g, the portable projector has a USB drive or microSD Card for presentations anywhere, even without a PC.

The EasyNote Butterfly s is more than a notebook: it`s a premium lifestyle experience, light weight 1.75kg and compact size without sacrificing performance. The 23-inch Hi-Def LED monitor by Gateway one of Acer`s acquired brands in the U.S. market combines leading-edge technology with ultra-high 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and superb functionality in a sleek eco-friendly design.

The Acer Aspire 8943G also won the Japan Good Design, Computex Taipei Design & Innovation Gold and Computex Best Choice, with the Gateway FHD2303L also winning

the Japan Good Design award.