Acer Inc. announces the financial results of Q1~Q3 2009. Consolidated revenue was NT$­­405.8B (US$12.6B), showing 1.3% year-on-year (YOY) decline. Operating income reached NT$10.37B (US$322.0M) or 2.7% YOY growth. Acer’s profit after tax (PAT) was NT$7.84B (US$243.3M) and earnings per share (EPS) was NT$2.98. Comparatively, the results of Q1~Q3 2008 were PAT of NT$8.93B (US$277.3M) and EPS of NT$3.61. There were no stock disposal gains in the first three quarters of 2009.

Acer Inc. has appointed Che-Min Tu as chief financial officer (CFO), effective November 1, 2009, succeeding incumbent Acer Inc. CFO, Howard Chan. Chan will be handing over his responsibilities before the end of November.

Acer CEO & President, Gianfranco Lanci, was presented with an Economic Medal by the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today. Lanci was honored for his outstanding leadership of Acer’s multi-national management team, and for successfully building the Acer brand name worldwide. Acer’s achievement has given significant boost for Taiwan brands in the global markets, as well as enhanced Taiwan as an essential player in the IT industry. The MOEA saw Acer’s climb to prominence as a role model for companies worldwide. 

It is a confirmation: Acer reached second spot in worldwide PC market ranking, according to preliminary worldwide PC Vendor Unit Shipment.data related to 3rd quarter 2009 released by analyst firm Gartner, Inc.

Never forget the most important question: what business are we really in?
Then, decide categorically which activities, metrics and best practices have the potential to generate profitable long-term growth and which do not.

Over the past decade, we have gone from a world where technology was elitist, enjoyed by only a few, to one where it is readily available to everyone. The PC is now a commodity.
The future promises a world where technology is something else entirely, present everywhere: in household appliances, in cars, and even in our bodies.

The interaction between man and machine continues to evolve and technological innovation moves this relationship forward at an extraordinary pace.

There are no differences between an IT neophyte and a digital native.
This affirmation may seem a bit rash, and yet it isn't if technology steps in to help both.
Going beyond mouse logic is the premise that brings them together. Multitouch is the solution.

Welcome to a new world! Welcome to a world where computer displays have 3 dimensions, just like the world we live in. Enter the world of 3D vision: a revolution in viewing entertainment. Get ready for incredible theatre-like 3D reality, anytime, anywhere thanks to the new Acer 3D CineReal Technology.

Mobility is the key. The key to understanding the Acer Group comprehensive range of mobile products offering users anytime, anywhere connectivity to be online all the time and socialize around the clock.
But anytime, anywhere connectivity is no longer enough: users demand fast and easy Internet access.
Acer Group decision to develop different solutions featuring also Android™ operating system brings users simple usability and instant Internet access, for greater efficiency on the go.

Acer is proud to be a Worldwide TOP Partner of the Olympic Movement in the official computing equipment product category for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver and for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. To celebrate the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games that will debut on February 12th 2010, Acer has created a special edition of the Aspire 4810T, Aspire 1410 notebooks and Gxx5H LCD displays for the Olympic Games.  

Smartphone users are not all the same; they have extremely different characteristics and priorities.
The choice of one product rather than another is broadly determined by how much that particular device meets the user's needs: some users seek a sophisticated and powerful product purely for business use, some choose a product to keep in touch with their world, and there are those who prefer a stylish or glamorous look.

The Future has arrived with Acer Liquid
Acer introduces its new smartphone “Liquid” series: the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor based and world’s first Android™ 1.6 high definition smartphone, combining cutting-edge technologies, software innovation and an ultra-fluid user interface to create an all-new mobile experience. It is the ideal solution for users demanding the best from their devices, and in particular outstanding multimedia, web browsing, social media integration and video streaming. It also brings smartphone product design forward with its unique and modern style.

Acer Inc. announces that consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2009 could reach NT$167B (US$5.19B), representing approximately, 40% growth on-quarter or 5% growth on-year. The figure would also mean the highest consolidated revenues for Acer in a single quarter; the last quarterly-revenue high was in Q308.