Acer, the global PC and electronics vendor, has announced that its sophisticated 37" HD-ready LCD TV – the AT3705 – is the world's first LCD TV to pass the Intel® Viiv™ technology verification – a test that checks for compatibility of networked media devices with Intel Viiv technology-based PCs, while sharing content over a home network.
"The Acer AT3705 is the first LCD TV to integrate digital TV with media gateway functionality," said Krishna Murthy, General Manager, Acer Computer Middle East Ltd.
"By providing customers with an integrated digital experience via the range of practical and convenient applications, Acer envisages that the arrival of the Digital Home era will be realized soon when Digital Home experiences converge bringing together information with entertainment," added Murthy.
Intel Viiv technology is Intel's new brand for in-home entertainment PCs designed to transform how consumers manage, share, and enjoy a broad and growing assortment of movies, programs, music, games, and photos.
The AT3705 LCD TV allows playing back content such as recorded digital broadcast TV programs and protected content purchased at content service providers over a home network by its support for DTCP-IP.
With an explosion of digital entertainment and media available via the Internet today, Acer says that using an Intel Viiv technology-based PC allows access to the same entertainment available on their PCs via the Acer AT3705-MGW – the first digital TV verified to work with Viiv technology.
“Acer is continuing to collaborate with IT industry leaders to develop empowering technology for customers, in pursuit of its long-term mission of breaking the barriers between people and technology,” concluded Murthy.
About Acer
Acer ranks as the world's No. 4 branded PC vendor, designing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their life. Since spinning-off its manufacturing operation, Acer has focused on globally marketing its brand-name products: mobile and desktop PCs, servers and storage, LCD monitors and high-definition TVs, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Acer's unique channel Business Model has been instrumental in the company's latest success. The model encourages partners and suppliers to collaborate in a winning formula of supply-chain management, allowing Acer to provide customers with fresh technologies, competitive pricing, and quality service. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Estimated revenue for 2005 is US$9.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com
About Acer Computer (M.E.) Ltd.
Established in 1992, Acer Computer (M.E.) Ltd. has over 100 employees servicing the IT requirements of over 50 countries in the Middle East, Africa and the sub-continent, Acer Computer (M.E.) Ltd. has its own facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The 22,500 square meter regional office includes a modern and efficiently managed warehouse, a state-of-the-art Unique Loading (Uniload) assembly plant and a highly efficient Customer and Technical Service Center capable of handling component-level repairs. For more information about Acer Computer Middle East, please visit www.acer.co.ae.
