Acer Academy honored new and loyal members at awards night

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From left to right: Acer Philippines Sales and Marketing Manager Sue Ong-Lim; Acer Philippines Managing Director Manuel Wong; St. Dominic College of Asia President Dr. Greg Andaman and wife; Joselito Dominguez and Fritz Agapito of Metro Manila College; Ivar Nelson Bingcang and Jenald Rodelas of Adventist University of the Philippines; Raul Acapulco of Immaculada Concepcion College; Fr. Uly Rimabawa and Rodelio Barcenas of Don Dosco Technical College; Carlo Anthony Nakpil and Ana Niguidula of Holistic Development Center; Acer Commercial Channel Sales Manager Carren Garcia

Local IT giant Acer Philippines, Inc. recently honored members of its Acer Academy program during the awards night held at the Manila Ocean Park.

Acer introduced the new members of its growing Acer Academy program. The event also served as a platform to showcase its continuing efforts in strengthening its partnership with the academe in setting new benchmarks in the education sphere.

Loyalty awards were also given to schools that were part of the program for no less than 3 years. Benefits included rewards based on purchases where points are earned and can be converted into training opportunities, free devices for the school, discounts and freebies. For walk-in purchases at the Acer Concept Store, the faculty will be awarded with outright discounts upon showing of their school ID and upon availing of the Extended Faculty Purchase Program from the loyalty program. This offer is good for one year only.

The new members for Luzon include Metro Manila College, St. Dominic College of Asia, Adventist University of the Philippines, Immaculada Concepcion College, Don Bosco Technical College, Holistic and Development Center, and Faith Academy. The Loyalty awardees are Saint Pedro Poveda College, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, and Holy Angel University.

Acer also showcased its various impressive new products for the education sector, particularly its latest desktops, laptops, tablets, projectors and other modern teaching equipment for today’s 21st Century classrooms during the event, themed “Dive into Discovery: Experience the world of innovation.”

From left to right: Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines Sales and Marketing Director; Manuel Wong, Acer Philippines Managing Director; Carlo Anthony Nakpil and Ana Niguidula of Holistic Development Center; Acer Philippines Sales Manager for Business Development Alexis De Guzman; Acer Philippines Commercial Channel Sales Manager Carren Garcia.

Major event highlights include the inspirational talks from two of Acer’s latest brand ambassadors. Francis Kong, an award-winning business columnist and speaker, talked about the challenges he faced early on in his career and how he aspired for greater goals in order to succeed. Megan Young, Miss World 2013, on the other hand, talked about how her aspirations to succeed pushed her to achieve her goals through hard work and determination.

Prior to the Acer brand ambassadors’ speeches, an exciting “Mermaid Show” was performed by the Manila Ocean Park Mermaid team. Later in the evening, a thrilling treat was provided by Acer Philippines where member-schools toured the Manila Ocean Park and visited some of its most notable attractions like the “Oceanarium,” “Fish Spa” and “Trails to Antarctica.”

Carren Garcia, Channel Sales Manager, Acer Philippines, also provided updates regarding the program, which now has 97 members, a far cry from only 11 member-schools when the program started several years back. “The target was to grow the membership to 100 schools by year-end. Definitely we are on target of surpassing that number,” she pointed out.

The Acer Academy Program started in 2012. The membership now includes colleges and universities nationwide, with the biggest coming from Luzon, followed by Mindanao and then the Visayas. As member-schools of the program, the school and students enjoy several benefits such as Acer’s sponsorship of school events and activities, free training for the school faculty and IT personnel, participation in campus tours, and students of an Acer Academy program member are prioritized under Acer’s internship program where they get first crack at on-the-job or even possible hiring opportunities.

Garcia also announced that they are looking at growing the number of the program’s member-schools. More importantly, however, she said it is all about retaining more member-schools for it to be able to serve the academe. “Our plan next year is to engage even the students of member-schools and not just the faculty. We are also looking at creating an annual programming and design skills competition using Acer devices, technology and other gadgets. The mechanics is already being crafted. Initially, we’re looking at senior high school to college students as participants.”

From left to right: Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines Sales and Marketing Director; Manuel Wong, Acer Philippines Managing Director, Raul Acapulco of Immaculada Concepcion College; Acer Philippines Sales Manager for Business Development Alexis De Guzman; Acer Philippines Commercial Channel Sales Manager Carren Garcia.

Other plans, Garcia said, include the launching of the “Acer Cloud Professor,” which will utilize software programming and robotics, plus conducting outreach programs where Acer will seek the help of member-schools in identifying certain indigent communities by helping share technologies and other CSR-related activities.

From left to right: Acer Philippines Sales and Marketing Director Sue Ong-Lim; Acer Philippines Managing Director Manuel Wong; Jenal Rodelas and Ivar Nelson Bingcang of Adventist University of the Philippines; Acer Philippines Sales Manager for Business Development Alexis De Guzman; Acer Philippines Commercial Channel Sales Manager Carren Garcia.

From left to right: Acer Philippines Sales and Marketing Director Sue Ong-Lim; Acer Philippines Managing Director Manuel Wong; Fritz Agapito and Joselito Dominguez of Metro Manila College; Acer Philippines Sales Manager for Business Development Alexis De Guzman; Acer Philippines Commercial Channel Sales Manager Carren Garcia.

For more about the Acer Academy Program, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH. 

Acer unveils world’s thinnest notebook : Acer Aspire S7

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Acer marks 40th founding anniversary by unveiling ‘world’s thinnest notebook’ - Acer Aspire S7, 9.98mm thin, the 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Process and 9-hours of battery life.

Proven with its elite innovation, last September 17, Acer Philippines unveiled three new iterations of its Aspire laptop lineup top billed by the S7 and the other two are Aspire S3 and Aspire S5.

Acer Aspire Swift 7 Features

One that's built for the hardworking class, the Acer Aspire S7 is an all-metal body ultrabook laptop is equipped with a 4-cell battery to last up to nine (9) hours and a 256GB SSD of default storage and is paired with an 8G dual-channel LPDDR3 RAM.

The CPU that boasts having the 7th generation Intel Core i5-7Y54, tandem with Intel HD Graphics 615 housed on a 13.3-inch IPS display with full HD resolution,high0brightness Acer’s CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD that delivers flawless graphics and provide better resolution for screen viewing. 

The latest S series is equipped with WiFi 802.11ac with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Type C, support DisplayPort over USB-C and DC-in. The Acer Aspire Swift 7 ships with the latest Microsoft OS, the Windows 10 Home.

Acer S3 Features

The S3 has a 13.3-inch FHD IPS LCD with 1920 x 1080 pixels, running on either an Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, equipped with an Intel HD 520 graphics card, 8GB of memory, and 512 GB of HDD. One may expect nine hours of battery life.

Acer S5 Features

The S5 offers a wider range of specifications designed for heavier applications. S5 has a gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready and a higher battery life of 12 hours maximum.

Pricing and availability

Cuki Pendor, Acer Philippines business lead in digital display devices, said the units will be sold at the following prices: The thinnest ultrabook, Acer Swift (S) 7 will be available soon. Official price tag is P64,990. The S5 with i3 processor at P39,999, while the i5 version is at P44,999; the S3 with i3 processor is at P32,999 and the i5 version at P42,999.

Photo shows (from left) inspirational speaker Francis Kong, 2013 Miss World Megan Young, Acer Philippines exec Cuki Pendor showing off the Acer Aspire ‘S’ Series notebooks during the Aspire Campaign and Aspire S7 launch held at the Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, September 17, 2016.

#Aspire Campaign

The Acer Aspire S series is also aligned with the #Aspire campaign where it aims to help the hardworking Filipinos who aspire and improve their lives personally and professionally.

The #Aspire campaign have two famous personalities and influential people in career development and business - Francis Kong and Megan Young now as #Aspire brand ambassadors.

Acer appoints Techtron Systems Corp. as new partner to help grow Commercial business unit

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Manuel Wong, Managing Director of Acer Philippines, Inc., explains to the audience the extent of the partnership between Acer and Techtron Systems Corporation, the local tech titan's new Commercial business partner. Techtron was appointed by Acer to help explore and grow other business areas, particularly in the provinces, and continue to strengthen Acer's presence in the government and academe.

Local IT industry leader Acer Philippines continues to expand its horizon in the commercial sector with the appointment of Techtron Systems Corporation as its newest partner.

Acer Philippines, Inc. Managing Director Manuel Wong (left) and Martini Assey Chua, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Techtron Systems Corporation, during the signing of their partnership agreement recently in Makati City. Under the agreement, Techtron was appointed distributor for Acer's Commercial products to help grow the local tech giant's business in other areas, particularly the small and medium-scale business sector.

The partnership with Techtron came at an opportune time for the tech giant as it aims to grow further its commercial line of computers.

“Techtron had been a very supportive partner ever since. We appreciate their dedication and passion in selling Acer products, especially our Consumer line where they have been a partner since 2007. Now that they are a Commercial business partner of Acer, we look forward to grow with them even further,” says Manuel Wong, Managing Director of Acer Philippines, Inc.

Mr. Wong said they will even work closer with Techtron particularly in exploring business in potential growth sectors such as the small and medium-size businesses in the National Capital Region and in the provinces.

Techtron is an aggressive business partner in selling Acer Consumer products and is a consistent top performer, bagging major awards during past Acer ePinnacle Awards, an annual event where Acer gives recognition to top Acer distributors and dealers.

For his part, Martini Assey Chua, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Techtron Systems Corp., expressed elation over the appointment. “Since we partnered with them in 2007, we focused solely on selling Acer. That is our philosophy and we value the trust and total support Acer gave us in selling their Consumer line. That’s why we reciprocated that trust by being aggressive in selling Acer products,” Chua said.

To help grow its business and explore other growth areas in the Philippines, local tech giant Acer Philippines, Inc. recently appointed Techtron Systems Corporation as its Commercial Business partner-distributor. Shown in photo during the signing of the partnership agreement were Acer Philippines, Inc. Managing Director Manuel Wong (left) and Martini Assey Chua, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Techtron Systems Corporation.

Under the partnership agreement with Acer, Chua said that Techtron formed an entirely new team or business unit that will sell the Acer Commercial products. “We want to grow in other business areas aside from the government and the academe, and empower or encourage new dealers to carry the Acer brand.”

For more about Acer Philippines’ innovative products and other updates, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

Change your viewing habits with the Acer K138ST short-throw projector

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Weekends or long vacations are great chance to watch your favorite movie, TV series, musical spectacles or must-love sporting events.

But great as it may be, wouldn’t you want to change your viewing habits a little bit by watching your favorite content on a much bigger screen? No, it’s not about investing on a bigger TV; it’s about choosing a meaningful option for you to “up the ante” in your home entertainment and give it a more cinematic experience.

Then the best choice should be the Acer K138ST short-throw projector, a name you can rely on when it comes to spearheading a silver-screen revolution and change your movie night habits right at the comforts of your own home.

When upgrading your home entertainment system in your living room, it should not be seen as a luxury anymore because the Acer K138ST short-throw projector can definitely make home entertainment even more inviting—and more appealing to your family, relatives, or best buds during movie night on a lazy weekend.

Catch all the cinematic details in both visuals and audio through the Acer K138ST short-throw projector’s features that are at par with home theater requirements. In terms of visual clarity, the Acer K138ST is a Digital Light Processing or DLP projector and its biggest advantages against LCD or Liquid Crystal Display projectors is that contrast is more pronounced in DLPs, plus the fact that the Acer K138ST has LumiSense+ that dynamically optimizes images for those ultra-realistic visuals, thanks to the enhanced dark-detail visibility and color saturation features.

Also, DLP projectors are more compact, easier to carry around for greater mobility and great to use in small spaces (living room, office meeting room, etc.) since it’s so flexible to install. And because the Acer K138ST is a short-throw projector, all you need is a 1.7m distance to be able to project a 100-inch screen. Definitely, this feature makes you enjoy viewing any type of content on a much bigger screen landscape. All you’d need is a bowl of popcorn, chips and soda and you’re ready to go.

Consider these other features of the Acer K138ST short-throw projector like the 800-lumens projection power, WXGA or Wide XGA graphics display resolution, an unbelievable 30,000 hour LED lamp life, ColorBoost 3D and Color Safe II, both advanced technologies for more authentic and realistic images and unmatched color fidelity. Even after thousands of hours of usage, you can rely on the Acer K138ST to provide unfailing natural colors and bring unparalleled viewing pleasure to you and your viewing companions.

So you don’t have to buy larger and more expensive TVs just to create a silver screen revolution right at your home. Just think smart and be practical. Choose the Acer K138ST as your smart and practical solution to your desired cinematic, large-screen quality viewing with your family and friends any time of the year.

For more about the Acer K138ST short-throw projector and other products, visit www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH. 

“Bo1d. Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership” at Acer ePinnacle Awards 2015

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Acer Philippines Sales Director, Sue Ong-Lim (left), Acer Philippines General Manager, Manuel Wong (2nd from left), Jason Chen, Acer Inc. Chief Executive Officer (2nd from right), and S.T. Liew, Acer Smartphones Global President (right), poses with representatives of MSI-ECS Philippines (center), who were one of the major winners under the Distributor of the Year category during the Acer ePinnacle Awards 2015.

It was grand and swanky as guests went in their best and boldest black attire at the upper-class Chaos Club of Crown Hotel Manila in Parañaque City. Everything went bold and big, and all who were present went high spirited as Acer Philippines, Inc. feted its top distributors and resellers during the 2015 edition of the Acer ePinnacle Awards, Acer’s annual awards rites in honor of its top sellers.

The Acer ePinnacle Awards, now on its 8thyear, have always been the perfect venue for the top IT giant to thank its partners for making the global tech brand remain a top IT brand in the Philippines despite stiff competition from other more established brands.

Entitled “Bo1d. Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership,” the event was the ultimate “time to shine” for a few distinguished Acer partners who, for the past year, exuded exemplary performance in rising above challenges and be able to successfully prove themselves in terms of sales performance, unmatched marketing strategies, and innovative and truly customer-centric customer efforts in selling Acer’s world-class, top-notch products.

Acer Philippines Sales Director, Sue Ong-Lim (left), Acer Philippines General Manager, Manuel Wong (2nd from left), and Jason Chen, Acer Inc. Chief Executive Officer (right), poses with representatives of Bridge Distribution, Inc. (center), who were one of the major winners under the Distributor of the Year category during the Acer ePinnacle Awards 2015. 

Among the major winners under the prestigious Distributor of the Year category were Bridge Distribution, Inc., who won a total of four “Distributor of the Year” for Consumer Desktops, 2-in-1 devices, Projectors and Commercial Business, MSI-ECS Philippines as “Distributor of the Year” for Tablets and Smart Phones, and Techtron Systems Corp., who won as “Distributor of the Year” for Consumer Notebooks and Consumer Monitors.

A special highlight of the awards was the selection of the “Fiercest Male and Female Awards” for the two guests who are dressed boldly for the night. The Fiercest Male award went to James Tan and April Dabasol was the Fiercest Female.

Acer Philippines General Manager Manuel Wong thanked Acer Philippines’ partners and distributors for another highlight year for the tech titan and for making Acer the top Notebook brand for 10 years and 7 years in Commercial Notebooks. “Thank you once again for making Acer a top brand in the Philippines. With your partnership with us, we will all work hard because we have more to do, and more to achieve. Let’s all achieve to become better and brighter as we continue to be partners with you.”

Jason Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Acer, Inc., introduces the Acer Liquid Jade Primo under the Liquid Jade series of the global tech titan’s smartphone products and is the world’s first full PC phone.

Meanwhile, Acer Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jason Chen, who was a special guest and keynote speaker for the event, showcased what’s in store for Acer customers around the world in terms of their newest and boldest innovative devices designed to change the world’s perception of Information Technology.

It was also the first time that the global CEO attended any award-giving event anywhere in the world where Acer operates, thus giving Acer Philippines that unprecedented, singular distinction.(For confirmation if can be stated as such as this can be a bold message to cut across to readers.)

For a complete list of winners of the Acer ePinnacle Awards, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

Acer Launches Two Windows 10-Powered Desktops for the Holiday Season

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Acer today announced two new desktops powered by Windows 10 available for the holiday season: the sleek 23.8-inch all-in-one PC Aspire U5 Series, and the tiny 1-liter desktop PC Revo Build Series with modular design for easy customization.

Beautiful, Inside and Out

The new Aspire U5 Series (U5-710) all-in-one PC features a sleek chassis of just 37mm, with a small and elegant metal stand. It has a clean profile with the essential I/O ports (HDMI I/O, DC Jack, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0, TV tuner neatly organized in the back, and the less-used ports and OSD button tucked away under a flap on the side. The back cover of the Aspire U5 has a true-to-life textile finish, made possible by new manufacturing processes with molds created with 3D printing and laser engraving.

The Aspire U5-710 ships with the latest 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 and i5 processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, and up to 16 GB memory providing a smooth experience for all kinds of computing and entertainment purposes. In addition, the Aspire U5-710 features a built-in Intel® RealSense™ Camera with depth-sensing technology, allowing users to scan 3D objects, control the PC with gestures, or create a more lifelike video chat environment. Users can also login to Windows 10 more securely with their own face through Windows Hello support.

“Acer’s innovative All-in-Ones powered by the new 6th Gen Intel Core processor will provide great performance for consumers,” said Kirk Skaugen, Intel senior vice president and general manager, Client Computing Group. “The 6th Gen Intel Core processor is Intel’s best processor ever. Along with the Intel RealSense Camera, Acer is delivering new experiences for gaming, home entertainment and collaboration. Now is a great time to buy a new Acer PC.”

Crystal Clear Audio and Visuals

The Aspire U5-710 features a 10-point multi-touch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display, which provides crisp and clear graphics with wide-viewing angles and Flicker-less technology. Dolby Audio and Acer TrueHarmony allow it to fill the room with rich and powerful sound, while Acer Purified.Voice along with dual digital microphones ensures users are heard loud and clear.

Build Your Own Computer

The new Revo Build Series (M1-601) Mini PC takes a modular approach to allow consumers to customize their computer without opening up the chassis. “Blocks” with different features can be easily stacked on top of the base unit, which makes adding functionality as easy as playing with toy blocks. The “Blocks” are connected through pogo pins with magnetic alignment so that there’s no hassle with wires when swapping out modules. The Blocks can also work independently or with other PCs. The Revo Build M1-601 desktop is packaged in a tiny 1 liter chassis with a 125 x 125 mm footprint that takes up minimal space and can be placed almost anywhere.

“Blocks” such as the 500GB/1TB hot-swappable Portable Hard Drive will be available at launch, while a Wireless Power Bank for wireless charging, an Audio Block with speakers and microphones, and other expansion “Blocks” will be rolled out gradually. The base unit comes with a Intel® Pentium® or Intel® Celeron® processor with integrated Intel® HD graphics, while the system memory of up to 8GB DDR4 RAM can be easily upgraded by just loosening one screw.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Aspire U5-710 will be available in EMEA in October with prices starting at €999. 

The Acer Revo Build M1-601 will be available in EMEA in October with prices starting at €199, and in China in December with prices starting at ¥1,999. 

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.

The new products were unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA Berlin in Germany, where the company announced its latest devices and solutions for gamers and consumers for the holiday season.

Visit Acer’s booth at IFA 2015 in Messe Berlin (Hall 12/101) or learn about the new product range on acer.com/ifaberlin2015.

Work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with Acer Switch 2-in-1 laptop

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Students are more mobile and more connected than ever. Learning digitally has never been easier.

Some schools even require students to own a laptop these days. Most students, high schools or head off to college these days need thier own laptops. Although a personal computer may not be absolutely necessary since most colleges have computer labs for student use, it is definitely a convenience to have your own computer unit.

Tablets and laptop for school should be optimized for the work, not the play. But as they said, work hard, play hard, schoolwork made fun with laptops! 

Smaller, lighter models are likely a better fit living on campus. Keeping your computer with you in class and at home means all of your notes and assignments are in one place.

Now, let’s look at a selection of laptops suited for your lifestyle. Of course, not everyone can afford to buy high-end laptops for school.

Portability, efficiency, and versatility are valued factors when it comes to notebooks. For students who regularly deal with dynamic academic activities, having a gadget built-in with these features can help set the groundwork to a successful school year.

“Tablets and laptops are now considered necessities for students since majority of their requirements are anchored online. For the youth, especially, having an efficient device just doesn’t cut it anymore. They need something that can complement their lifestyle as well,” says Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines. 

He continues, “Nowadays, having advanced features is no longer just the benchmark in measuring a gadget’s worth. You have to think of what the users need to really make a difference.”

Recognizing the exceptional needs of students, Taiwanese brand and leading Philippine notebook manufacturer Acer came up with the Aspire Switch 10 E. The model, which is a modified version of the earlier Switch 10, hits the sweet spot between a tablet and a laptop. It has versatility, mobility, and efficiency all rolled in a model designed for both work and play. 

Designed for students

The Aspire Switch 10 E comes with the new Acer Snap Hinge ™2 which makes it easy to snap the keyboard on or off with a simple push or pull. Students can easily use it in its tablet form for watching videos and snap it back to its notebook mode for typing tasks. The Switch 10 E can be switched to a total of four modes: notebook, tablet, tent, and display.

In terms of performance, this versatile laptop’s Intel quad-core processor gives it ample power to accommodate every student’s computing requirements. Switch between work and fun with its 12 hour battery life and enjoy usability with its Windows 8.1 software and pre-installed Microsoft Office programs. 

The Aspire Switch 10 E’s audio and visual components are even geared towards the demands of schoolwork. With its Acer VisionCare™ and Acer BluelightShield™ features, the users’ eyes are protected from stress-causing blue light during prolonged periods of staring at the screen. The 10 E also promises clear images with its IPS technology HD screen (made durable by ultra-tough Gorilla™ Glass) and great sound performance with its dual speakers.

Lastly, the Aspire Swich 10 E comes with a data protection component for assured information security. The Acer SwitchLock ™ secures HDD data of the user and only allows access to it once the tablet is snapped back with the keyboard. 

Work and Play

Acer’s commitment to provide for the specific needs of different users goes beyond just performance. Understanding that self-expression is also important for the youth, the Aspire Switch 10 E is made available in a range of trendy colors that complement its dynamic shape. 

Teens can choose from a variety of colors like blue, purple, white, black, pink and magenta to suit their taste and style. Add this to the textile-pattern texturing of the cover and you have one stylish device that can keep up with the demands of student life.

Acer’s models are inspired by its #PullitOff! Campaign, an advocacy which calls out to students to face common school challenges like bullying with confidence. Other products included in the line-up of the campaign are the Acer Aspire Switch 11 and Acer Aspire Switch 12. 

Wong closes, “Technology plays a large role not only in our professional careers but our social lives as well. Students have varied interests and activities. If you can find a gadget that can help improve the way you live in both aspects, then you know you’ve found a good partner.” 

Students, make sure your tablets and laptop will be able to keep up with your busy schedule.

For more information on Acer’s products and latest campaigns, visit www.acer.com.ph or check out the Acer Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AcerPH). You can also get updates by following Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils). 

Showbiz’s hardest-working woman Toni Gonzaga for Acer

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She's one of the busiest actress in the Philippines entertainment world. I known her since she started her career, 2005. 

Celestine Gonzaga, well known as Toni Gonzaga, the singer, television host, actress, commercial model, got her first big break in a soft-drink commercial as a fan of Piolo Pascual, and also I know she has been a Sunday school teacher and Barangay Kagawad in Taytay, Rizal. She had four regular shows that time, hosting at Eat Bulaga, Lagot Ka, Bitoy's Funniest Videos and Startalk but she got an offer from ABS-CBN. She accepted the tempting offer as a career move. She hosts the entertainment talk show The Buzz, and the reality shows Pinoy Big Brother and The Voice of the Philippines. She is also a co-host and a performer in the musical variety show ASAP.

She has won many awards like Best Female TV Host, in PMPC Star Awards for Television and other award giving institutions. 

She was awarded as the Most Influential Film Actress (Starting Over Again) and Most Influential Celebrity Endorser from The 4th EdukCircle Awards.

Toni is one of the feature in Women of Style and Substance People Asia Magazine. 

Well, as multi-hyphenates go, that's what Toni Gonzaga is. 

One of the most talented celebrities, excels as a TV host, reigns as a movie queen, sings like a top performer and moves products just with the sheer force of her charisma. 

And now, fresh off the top-grossing success of her co-starring film with Piolo Pascual (Starting Over Again), Toni is paired anew with John Lloyd Cruz in a Saturday night sitcom titled Home Sweetie Home. She recently released her sixth studio album, Celestine, while a concert called Celestine Toni Gonzaga is set in October. 

Toni co-hosts with her real-life sister, Alex Gonzaga, a mobile series entitled Team Gonzaga, which can be exclusively viewed on ABS-CBN mobile. 

These body of work is on top of her hosting duties for The Buzz, ASAP, The Voice of the Philippines and Pinoy Big Brother: All-In. to say that Toni is busy is an understatement.

“I think now that I’ve reached this age and after everything that I’ve been through in this industry, I just really feel that everything that has happened to me has been God’s grace. I don’t really want to take credit for everything that I did in the past because I feel like I don’t own any of this. Everything is just given to me and anytime, God can take it all away and that’s why I’m making the most out of it and giving it my all, making it like it’s my last every time I’m given an opportunity,” the winsome celebrity says. 

With PBB:All-In wrapped up, her hectic schedule has become more bearable. “I guess everything is just time management. I’m really thankful for my staffs who really know how to manage my time. It also helps that I don’t have any vices. I’m a homebody. I don’t really like to go out that much. Whenever I’m given a free time or free day, I just stay home and rest,” Toni states. 

“We get connected every day through texting and calling, updating each other with what’s happening with my sister Alex now that she’s also busy with her career and is getting all these great opportunities and breaks,” Toni shares. She still stays with her parents but when she’s away from home for work, she stays in touch with them every so often. 

“So we don’t really get to see each other that much and spend a lot of time together that’s why we get updated through calls and texts and sometimes MMS when want to ask something for advice or if we want to buy something for each other.”

With the kind of lifestyle that she lives and with the busy schedule that she has, it’s very important for Toni to have a gadget that she can really rely and depend on. She found that in Acer, which recently awarded her as the Brand Ambassador for the Philippines.

“I think there really wasn’t that much convincing to do. As soon as I was asked—it was my Mom who told me that Acer was interested to get me as their ambassador, I didn’t have any second thoughts. I said yes right away. I think for as long as I can remember, I was still in high school or college days, I already knew about the brand and I grew up seeing the brand in my Mom’s office. So, I was already familiar with the brand. It’s an established brand and has been there in the market. A lot of companies trust Acer, so I know I’m going to be in good hands because I believe in the product. I trust the product. And I know it’s worth something that I’m proud to be a part of,” Toni reveals. 

“Toni is the perfect brand ambassador for our target market, which is the young and mobile. She is not just a beauty but she has talent. Everyone knows that she can sing and she can dance, but more importantly, she is a very religious person and family-oriented. With these qualities, I believe that we made a good choice,” says Mr. Manuel Wong, General Manager of Acer Philippines.

“My favorite feature on my smartphone is its capability to connect to the Internet. With the kind of work that I have---I’m a talk-show host--- I have to be updated with what’s the latest, what’s going on in the Internet and social media and the news around the world. I have to feed myself with information every day as much as I can. So that’s very important for me. I don’t have much time to log on to my laptop, so everything just has to be within the reach of my hands,” Toni says, adding that web sites bookmarked on her gadgets are, “My email, my mail.com. I don’t really get to shop that much, so I visit netaporter.com and luisaviaroma.com. There are also certain web sites that I like checking out like faith.com, and of course, Google and Yahoo for news.” 

Indeed, it’s one blessing after another for showbiz’s hardest-working woman. 

“I’m very grateful and it’s such an honor to represent a brand I trust and I believe in. We have one goal and that is to encourage a lot of people that they don’t have to buy expensive gadgets to live a convenient and comfortable life for as long as you know that there’s a brand that you can trust and which can give you the same quality that other products offer at a very affordable price, especially with how our life is now. It’s important to be practical and trust a brand that’s been in the market for many, many years,” she shares.

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AMD Technologies Announces Its Most Advanced Mobile APUs for Consumer and Commercial Notebooks

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–Performance Mobile APUs - codenamed “Kaveri” - leverage revolutionary HSA architecture to deliver maximum compute capability, superior audio-visual quality and long battery life –

AMD introduced in the Philippine market its new 2014 Performance Mobile APUs designed for ultrathin and high-performance mobile PCs, bringing the features and capabilities of the popular and powerful AMD A-Series APU family (codenamed “Kaveri”) to power-efficient notebooks for both personal and professional use. The new mobile APUs mark the debut of Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) features and Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture for mobile devices, establishing them as AMD’s most advanced mobile APUs to-date.

“This latest breakthrough from AMD is a total package of superior compute performance, striking graphics, and cost-effective power use with leading technologies in the industry, making the 2014 AMD A-Series APUs a potent force in today’s computing generation,” said Ryan Sim, General Manager for AMD Far East Ltd in the ASEAN region. “This introduction of the latest line of APUs to the Philippine market is part of our vision to improve and ultimately transform the computing experience of Filipino consumers.” 

The announcement of the 2014 Performance Mobile APU family features AMD’s first FX-branded enthusiast-class APU for notebooks, and follows the recent introduction of AMD’s 2014 Low-Power and Mainstream APUs.

Introducing AMD PRO

Responding to the needs of an evolving commercial marketplace for longevity, performance and stability in enterprise systems, AMD has introduced a professional line of the Performance Mobile APUs. Designed especially with business in mind, AMD PRO A-Series components offer outstanding stability and longevity, and enable open, industry-standard DASH manageability. 

AMD 2014 Performance Mobile APU Features

Revolutionary Architecture 

Up to 12 Compute Cores (4 CPU + 8 GPU)i deliver amazing performance and responsiveness, bringing to life the full capability of the APU on various workloads and applications 

The breakthrough new Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) allows the CPU and GPU to work together in harmony by quickly dividing and directing the right tasks toward the appropriate cores for new levels of performance and efficiency in consumer and commercial desktop and notebook PCs, thus enabling a new era of compute capabilities with compute cores 

Award-winning Graphics Core Next Architecture with AMD Radeon™ R7 series graphics and compute capability 

Support for UltraHD (4K) resolutions and new video post-processing enhancements that make 1080p videos look amazing when upscaled on an UltraHD-enabled monitor or TV 

Best Gaming and Entertainment Experience 

Support for AMD’s acclaimed Mantle API that simplifies game optimizations for programmers and developers to unlock unprecedented levels of gaming performance 

AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics provide a performance boost from 49 percent to 108 percent for the ultimate gaming experience 

Experience-enhancing features such as AMD Quick Stream, AMD Steady Video and AMD TrueAudio technologies combine to deliver lifelike audio and video.

Performance Leadership 

A10-APU: Up to 50 percent better graphics performance and more than 1.2x the compute performance versus Intel® i5-4200U (“Haswell”) 

FX APU: Up to 58 percent better graphics performance and more than 1.13x the compute performance versus Intel® i7-4500U (“Haswell”) 

FX APU: Up to 40 percent more graphics performance-per-watt than our previous generation 

FX APU: Up to 30 percent more system compute-per-watt than our previous generation 

Pricing and Availability

Acer and Lenovo notebooks powered by AMD’s 2014 A-Series APU Processor lineup and incorporated with AMD Radeon™ R-Series discrete graphics for an exceptional cinematic or gaming experience are already available in the Philippine market. 

The Acer E15, powered by AMD A8-7100 APU with Radeon R5 Graphics and features 8 Compute Cores (4 CPU + 4GPU), is available at a suggested retail price of P29,900.00.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Z50-75, which is equipped with AMD A10-7300 APU with Radeon R6 Graphics and features 10 Compute Cores (4CPU + 6GPU), is available at a suggested retail price of P33,995.00. 

Other computer brands will also feature 2014 AMD A-Series APUs which will be available soon.

About AMD

AMD  designs and integrates technology that powers millions of intelligent devices, including personal computers, tablets, game consoles and cloud servers that define the new era of surround computing. AMD solutions enable people everywhere to realize the full potential of their favorite devices and applications to push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

Acer’s next-generation products fit for everyone’s lifestyle

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With “A Touch More,” global tech giant is totally new experience by Acer and Microsoft. Acer Philippines introduced its next generation products highlighting innovative design features that are fit for everyone's lifestyle! This launch was held at Metrotent, Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, December 12, 2013. 

In line with its worldwide campaign “A Touch More,” global tech giant Acer introduces its next generation products in the country highlighting their innovative design features, which include those in the growing “touch” product category.

Acer Aspire ZC-602

Themed “Techno Surround,” the event presents an overwhelming display of products with superior computer technologies to make everyone feel that technology is constantly growing in our lives. With this in mind, Acer introduces 8 of its cutting-edge, touchscreen-based products powered by software giant Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8.1, that emphasize on how Acer redefines the way people can use touch technology in their everyday devices.

Acer Aspire R7-571

8 things to watch out from Acer

Celebrating new solutions for an easier everyday life, Acer offers products that can cope with users who multi-task, now a required skill not just in work but also in managing many other different lifestyles outside the office. Mobile devices such as notebooks had now become very useful for students, businessmen, and even artists in conducting their everyday endeavors.

One of the thinnest laptops in the market today, a mere millimeter thicker than its predecessor, who would think that the Acer Aspire S7-392 packs more power and has the ability to perform more? This über-popular, award-winning Ultrabook is amped-up with 4th generation Intel Core processors for that blinding processing speed, plus “Acer Purified Voice” to reduce noise for voice recognition and VOIP applications. Though thin and light, its aluminum unibody design exudes toughness for better protection, plus a dual-torque and t-shaped hinge frame that enhance the stiffness of the screen when opened and reduce any wobble effects.

Acer Aspire S7-392

Unique and innovative, the Acer Aspire R7-571 uses the “Ezel” hinge that transforms it from a normal notebook by simply reversing the screen, as a tablet with its pad mode, or as a digital drawing board in Ezel mode. This way, users can place the screen exactly where they want it, making it a true multi-functional device for the modern cyber road warrior of today.

Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire S3-392’s slim and stylish design comes with powerful enhancements starting with its 4th generation Intel Core processors to pump up its productivity and entertainment functions when it comes to office or personal needs. Plus, a patented dual-torque hinge and Acer TwinAir cooling technology gives you a wobble-free touch experience and better overall computing power.

Acer Aspire U5-610

Another dominant notebook from Acer is the Aspire V3-772, also with formidable 4th-Gen Intel Core chips, up to 2TB storage space or 1TB via 256GB SSD, or through the AcerCloud for much more storage space. The V3-772’s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M provides vivid and crystal-clear enjoyment to users when it comes to visual applications, along with Dolby Home Theater v4 sound system for crisper audio quality.

With 4 different laptops to choose from, Acer customers now have the power to choose the unit that they need, depending on their lifestyle.

Acer Aspire V3-772

When it comes to mobile handheld devices, Acer offers the Acer Iconia W4-820. With its “Zero Air Gap” technology, the touch capacity and LCD screen are closely bonded to provide superior clarity and brightness. It is built not just for fun but also productivity, especially when viewing, creating or editing documents even while you’re on the road or rushing in-between but very important appointments.

Aside from mobile devices, Acer also thinks of every home that relies on technology. Take a look at Acer desktops like the Veriton Z2-660G, a popular choice for commercial/business users. Businesses now have an affordable solution for their PC needs, be it in computing processes or securing valuable data and system protection.

Acer Iconia W4-820

Or you can go for the All-in-One (AIO) PC like the Acer Aspire ZC602 and the award-winning Acer Aspire U5-610. The Aspire ZC602 delivers not only the basic computer needs at home but also packs features that make it easier to use like using hand gestures to control it, and “Acer Remote” so it can connect with other Windows 8 mobile devices. The Acer Aspire U5-610, on the other hand, provides better daily computing performance with its 4th generation Intel Core processors and 16GB of DDR3 1600 Mhz SDRAM so expect it to perform 15% better and load any application two times faster.

Acer Veriton Z2-660G

“For 10 years of creating ways to get you ahead with ease, Acer’s global standards brought by sharp and crazy minds in different continents of the world,” said Mr. Manuel Wong, Acer Philippines General Manager, “is here again in the Philippines to present how else can we be of your daily assistance.”

Acer continues to bring innovation to the ever-changing lives of Filipinos in this digital age, and wants to share this ride – this wave of change – in people’s lives for a better and brighter future.

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