Acer Computer ME displayed its new range of notebook PCs based on the new Centrino chipset (codenamed Sonoma) at Saudi Gitex 2005.

It was the only only global branded PC vendor to participate directly at the exhibition with its own stand.
Visitors could see and test Acer’s full product range, including desktop and notebook PCs, servers, projectors, LCD monitors and its new line of digital cameras.
Acer, which has been the number one supplier of notebook PCs in the kingdom for 15 months, according to figures from international analysts IDC,  also demonstrated a range of solutions for business, government, education and home users.
“Customers in   Saudi Arabia have shown strong and loyal support to Acer over many years,” said Philip Ashkar, director of sales and marketing, Acer Computer ME. “Our strategy of empowering people by delivering the most advanced technology available has been favorably received by the kingdom’s consumers.”
Acer’s line of notebooks featuring Intel’s new Centrino chipset took centre stage at Saudi Gitex, which ran from April 24 to 28 in Riyadh. Four of the company’s latest offerings, the Aspire 1690 and TravelMate 4100, 4600 and 8100 were featured.
Each of the models has innovative Acer technology, including CrystalBrite TFT display, which blocks reflection and provides superior brightness, and Acer’s eManager allows users to quickly access key functions at the touch of button.
New models of Acer’s Veriton desktop PCs such as the VT7700G, VT5700G and VT3700G aimed at both the commercial and consumer markets were available to test during the show.
Acer’s recently launched Digital Still Cameras (DSC), which have between five and six megapixles per inch, were highlighted during the exhibition.
 The five-megapixel Acer CR-5130 has a 1.8” CCD sensor, a 1.5” LCD TFT and a maximum resolution of 2560 x1920. The ultra-slim five-megapixel CS-5530 features a 1/ 2.5” CCD sensor, 2.5” LCD TFT and a maximum picture resolution of 2560 x1920. Acer’s CR-6530 is a six-megapixel camera with a 2.5”LCD TFT and maximum picture resolution of 2816x2122. All three models have 3x optical/4x digital combined zoom lens and come with a 64MB SD card.
To celebrate Acer’s participation at Saudi Gitex, special promotions and offers were available on all of the company’s products.
“In 2004, Acer consolidated its leading position in Saudi Arabia,” said Ashkar. “In 2005, we expect to make further market share gains in the notebook and desktop PC business, as well as increasing the profile of our server solutions and promoting our digital camera and LCD TV ranges.”
Established in 1976, Acer is among the world’s top ten branded PC vendors. The company employs marketing and service operations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 nations. In addition to offering a broad spectrum of IT services, Acer is also a leading innovator of e-business, providing MegaMicro e-enabling solutions that combine IT products with a range of Micro services delivered via Acer’s Mega infrastructure.
Established in 1992, Acer Computer (ME) has over 100 employees servicing the IT requirements of over 50 countries in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.  It has its own facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. The 22,500 sq m regional office includes a modern warehouse, a state-of-the-art Unique Loading (Uniload) assembly plant and a Customer and Technical Service Centre capable of handling component-level repairs.