Acer announced new models in its top-of-the line multimedia notebook series, the Aspire AS8943G. Boasting a sophisticated new design, the new notebooks include the AS8943G-3215 and AS8943G-5638; both are now available throughout Canada at leading retailers nationwide.

On the exterior, the new aluminium cover not only looks sharp, but also protects the seamless, frameless display. Upon opening the lid, consumers will be wowed by sharp design lines that scream precision and performance. A host of well balanced contrasts, including glossy and matte finishes and silver and black accents, surround the new chiclet style keyboard (keys with straight edges vs. slanted sides) which extends to a dedicated numeric keypad.

The Acer Aspire 8943G Series of notebook PCs are multimedia powerhouses that deliver the ultimate high-definition personal-theatre experience. Featuring a brilliant CineCrystal™ 18.4-inch edge-to-edge glass LED back-lit display with full high-definition (1080p) resolution, consumers have a front row seat to all their entertainment and computing needs. Delivering stunningly rich lifelike audio and visuals, the Dolby® optimized Acer CineSurround sound system with five built-in speakers and a dedicated subwoofer deliver clear tones and deep bass beats, while a DVD super multi drive delivers razor sharp visuals on the display’s 16:9 aspect ratio.

New Acer Aspire AS8943G Notebook Computer

For those connecting to PC speakers, headphones or a home audio system, Dolby Home Theatre® Audio immerses you in the action, making TV shows, movies, sports, music, and video games sound amazing. An HDMI™ port allows for quick and easy hook up to an even bigger high-definition TV for movie nights.

Designed for hardcore power users, the $999 Aspire AS8943G-3215 is powered by the Intel® Core™ i5-430M Dual Core Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, delivering advanced performance and incredible system response. Already loaded with 4GB of memory, the notebook can support up to 8GB for extraordinary speed. The $939 AS8943G-5638 includes the Intel® Core™ i3-350M Dual Core Processor.

Gamers looking to lose themselves in an ultimate fantasy world will thrill to the intense video computing power delivered by the ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5650 Graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory. Full DirectX® 11 support enables incredible gaming and stunning 3D visual effects. Photographers, videographers and graphic designers will see their creative ideas spring to life with increased visual detail and stunning realism.

Digital packrats with massive amounts of photos, videos, music, documents and emails will find the 640GB(2) SATA hard drive on the AS8943G-3215 and the 500GB(2) SATA hard drive on the AS8943G-5638 provide lots of space for their digital data. With dual hard drive support, consumers can add another drive for backups or to increase their overall storage capacity. And to make data transfer painless, an eSATA port speeds up large file transfers, while a FireWire port moves videos quickly from the latest digital camcorders.

In addition, a new dual-mode touchpad with integrated, capacitive touch media controller icons allows you to switch between multi-gesture mode to media console mode. At the flick of a finger, consumers can go straight to their favorite movies or music. Integrated into the touchpad, the backlit media console icons glow underneath the pad, providing a clean simplistic design. In addition, a convenient scrolling volume wheel directly under the touchpad makes it easy to control volume levels.

Connecting to the Internet on the highway or at home is fast and easy. The Aspire AS8943G Series includes 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ wireless for the road and ultra-quick Gigabit Ethernet for those who want an even faster connection at home.

For individuals who like to stay in touch face-to-face, a 1.3 megapixel HD webcam and digital microphone provides clear high-quality online chat sessions. It also takes still pictures and videos that may be easily shared with friends.

Providing top-notch security for consumers’ digital data, the notebooks also include a bio-protection fingerprint reader, preventing unauthorized access to or use of the PC.