The Acer Guy

Many years ago, I learned that our own limits were like walls surrounding us. They gave us a sense of security, dimension and perspective; they allowed us to get to know everything about the world inside because at the same time they protected us from the world outside. I also learned that people are afraid of breaking down those walls and overcoming their limits, as they’re frightened of losing the sanctuary that limits offer. So if happiness awaits those who overcome their limits, we’re actually taught to fear happiness.

Balls I say. I don’t know about you but I’m all for happiness…

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The most anticipated Microsoft Windows has arrived! Windows 7 will allow current machines perform better and faster than its predecessor – Vista ugh!!

Sure enough, like XP or Vista before it, people feared having to adapt to a new work environment, but really, the Windows family has been pretty [...]

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C’mon, you know we’re R&B kings at Acer. Yeah, you can feel our soul through the corporate website I know – we’re just oozing rhythm and soul. You see an Acer and the first thing you think of is MTV music awards…

All joking aside, the marketing company helping Acer in the USA obviously has some pretty cool contacts and for the first time, we’ve had products placed in a music video.

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After the recent revelations from Macles regarding the next-generation Aspire One models, I’m wondering if I should open a new section to this site called “The Rumor Mill” after this turned up on my Twitter radar.

How does an Acer-branded Wii rival sound to you?

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Hi guys,

Just a quick post to say hi from London.

I’m here as part of the Acer Global Kick Off team which is – if you work for or with Acer – one of the year’s most important events as it’s here where plans get made.

There are some surprises (and challenges) coming in 2009 and it’ll be interesting to see which ones they announce tomorrow at the event.

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Hello everybody,
Sorry it’s been a while – I’ve been getting everything ready for this weekend’s 2009 Kick Off meet up in London. Don’t worry, it won’t be on you calendars – it’s the annual internal meeting with Acer people from all over the world to set goals, establish objectives, present a whole bunch of surprises [...]

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After closely following the comments over the Christmas period and bringing some of them to the attention of the tech support people in Acer, I recently received a mail from the Acer Software Product Management team regarding the Live Update issues many of you have been experiencing with the Linux Linpus operating system.

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This site is an absolute goldmine for information about upgrades and tricks to keep your Acer at peak performance.

This nugget comes courtesy of Jesus Montemayor who spotted it while looking for a solution to the wireless issues with the Aspire One.

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Want to win an Aspire One or other great prizes?

Well, here’s your chance and no, I’m not involved. Believe it or not Acer is.

That’s right, this is an official contest to spark up even more interest in “the world’s best selling netbook“.

Basically, the rules are simple. Combine decent film-making skills (or just a wacky idea) with even better social media skills (ie get the word out about your video to as many people as you can as fast as you can and get votes) and the prize is yours.

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Back in June when we first heard of the Aspire One netbook, we knew it was going to be big (metaphorically).

I always remember the smile on the face of the marketing VP when he took one of the first mock-up prototypes out of his bag. Oh yes, we all thought, “I want one!”.

And within seconds, we had the campaign payoff.

Well it looks like our first reaction to this stunning netbook was right. According to a report published a few days ago by DisplaySearch, the Aspire One has totally blown away the competition and is, quite literally, number One.

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