ACER AMERICA INTRODUCES STYLISH, FULL-FEATURED PENTIUM PROCESSOR NOTEBOOKS
FOR $1,999

ACERNOTE LIGHT OFFERS CONSUMERS & MOBILE BUSINESS USERS LIGHTWEIGHT
PORTABILITY & AN INDUSTRY-LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY

SAN JOSE, CA, APRIL 22, 1996 -- Acer America Corporation, a leading
supplier of notebook computers and the nation's eighth largest PC
manufacturer, today introduced its new line of AcerNote Light portables
for the distribution and retail channels. The AcerNote Light, coupled with
the AcerAltos line of servers and the AcerPower family of desktop
computers provide all size companies with complete business solutions from
the world's price/performance leader.

AcerNote Light is designed for the price conscious mobile user who requires
the full-featured functionality of a PC in a compact, lightweight
notebook. Weighing 5.8 pounds and available in Pentium 100Mhz or 120Mhz
configurations, AcerNote Light features full audio accouterments
including: Sound Blaster 16 compatible, 16-bit stereo sound; integrated
speaker; and audio jacks for microphone and earphone connections. AcerNote
Light contains a Microsoft Windows 95 keyboard for single- button access
to Windows 95 functions, and carries an industry-leading three year
warranty with first year notebook replacement service. Additionally, with
AcerNote Light's distinctive design and unique charcoal color, Acer has
extended its innovative consumer electronics design approach to its family
of notebooks.

"Acer is proud to provide our customers in the mass merchant channel with
the industry's only full-featured, under six pound notebook priced at
$1,999," said Larry Sklarski, Acer America's group product manager for
notebooks. "AcerNote Light combines flexibility and power in a complete
solution for today's mobile user at an affordable price."

ACERNOTE LIGHT - DESIGNED FOR THE BUSINESS TRAVELER

AcerNote Light is available in five configurations that include: Pentium
100Mhz or 120Mhz processors; built-in touchpad, centered to provide easy
cursor control for both left- and right-hand users; enhanced IDE hard disk
drive with 810MB to 1.0GB capacity; 8MB or 16MB EDO memory, upgradeable to
40MB; 10.4-inch dual scan or 10.4-inch active matrix TFT color display;
and a built-in 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. Additionally, for
expansion flexibility, each AcerNote Light model contains two PCMCIA
type-II or one type-III slots that accommodate a wide array of industry
standard PC card devices such as fax/data modems.

AcerNote Light is powered by a Duracell nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery
which charges continuously while in use. To conserve and optimize battery
life, AcerNote Light includes suspend and resume hot keys that enable
easy-to-use power management. In suspend mode, AcerNote Light
automatically saves all information on screen and in memory, and shuts off
power to all components. AcerNote Light's resume feature automatically
recalls the stored information and returns the notebook to its last screen
image without going through the power-on sequence.

Acer also offers optional AcerNote Light accessories including an
additional NiMH battery pack for extended notebook functionality while on
the road, an additional AC adapter, 4MB, 8MB, or 16MB EDO memory upgrades,
external battery charger, and a variety of PCMCIA based fax/data modem or
ethernet LAN cards.

"Whether for business travel or working at home, AcerNote Light delivers
full-featured functionality coupled with lightweight portability in a
powerful and affordable notebook," continued Sklarski. "Acer is committed
to developing notebook solutions that deliver impressive value and
portability to meet the diverse needs of today's mobile user."

PRICING, AVAILABILITY, &AMP; WARRANTY

The new AcerNote Light models are available now with anticipated street
prices ranging from $1,999 to $2,499. AcerNote Light, along with Acer's
current high-performance, flexible notebook, the AcerNote Pro, can be
purchased through the company's expansive network of distributors and
resellers, through leading retailers such as Office Depot, Best Buy, and
Incredible Universe, or by contacting Acer Direct at 800-SEE-ACER.

In addition to a three year warranty, Acer notebook customers receive
lifetime technical support via telephone, on-line bulletin board, and
World Wide Web site. Acer's technical support hotline operates 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. Acer also offers in-depth, third party software
support through AcerExpertise at 900-555-ACER at $2.00 per minute. For
more information on product pricing, availability and configurations,
customers can call 800-SEE-ACER.

ACER AMERICA CORPORATION

Acer America Corporation (http://www.acer.com/aac/), headquartered in San
Jose, Calif., designs and manufactures a broad range of computer systems
and peripherals. Award-winning product offerings include AcerNote
notebooks, AcerPower and AcerEntra desktop computers for the commercial
market, the AcerAltos line of open servers, AcerView monitors, and the
Acer Aspire PC for the home. The Acer Computer Explorer and Out of Box
Experience demonstrate Acer's commitment to make PCs as easy to use as
other consumer products. Acer America, a member of the Acer Group, posted
revenues of $1.44 billion in 1995.
 
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