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Bangkok : 7 Aug 2008 : Acer Computer in partnership with Intel Microelectronics ( Thailand ), continues support use of IT and creativity among college students with Acer - Intel Unwire Campus Tour '08 'Can't Wait.' This campaign addresses students' needs in their studies, entertainment lifestyle, and seamless Internet communication driven by Intel's latest processor technology all at their fingers tip.  This year highlight will be Acer's Case Design Contest for Aspire One'.  All students can apply to this contest.  The award worth of more than 150,000 baht will be presented.  

Nitipat Praweenwongwuthi, senior marketing manager, Acer Computer said that education is a key segment for Acer

"Acer - Intel Unwire Campus is our annual educational campaign. It has been for 5 years. The traditional ways of accessing to the IT are retail shops or projects.  With limitation to experience the products and technology, Acer Customer Centric allows us to think freely.  Back in 2004, we wanted to give access to internet, thru notebook or desktop with the fresh technology to all students, that when the Unwire Campus established. We have been successful with this campaign.  This year we feel that student Can't Wait to be the leader or creator in their fields.  Can't Wait is also a part of ACcelERate for student to fulfill themselves with the new products and technology.  Acer notebooks, desktop and other equip with key and variety features which play major role in the creativity of your business or even help you start your business and entertainment."

Calum Chisholm , Asia market development manager for Acer, Intel Microelectronic (Thailand) Ltd. said, "Intel and Acer co-created the Unwire Campus Tour back in 2004 to bring mobile computing experience directly to the students on campus in a fun and entertaining way. Each year since then we have evolved and grown the concept together to make sure the Acer - Intel Unwire Campus Tour keeps true to our original objectives of directly educating and entertaining the students through the medium of music in fresh and valuable way. This year, Intel will showcase with Acer the very latest Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology notebooks taking mobile experience to whole new level and Intel's smallest Atom processor designed for new netbook category for Internet lifestyle through the Acer Aspire 1. The tour will also showcase the latest desktop powered by the unrivalled Intel  Core2 Quad processors due to the strong growth and interest in gaming and animation in Thai Universities."

Acer - Intel Unwire Campus '08 'Can't Wait' consists of series of product roadshow, seminars "Today Wireless Today Life", concerts with famous singers/bands, and Acer Case Design Contest, a special contest that encourage student to use the imagination and creativity to design case for Acer Aspire One.  All nationwide student are welcomed to participate and submit their works. The award contest has total value of more than 150,000 baht.  The contest will start from August 31 till September 27, 2008,The seminars are aim to educate them on Wireless, Wi Fi and how to maximize product and technology.  Acer products will offer 2 years warranty and Acer Care will there for services and supports for : The university of Thai Chamber of Commerce , Kasetsart University , Thammasat University , Assumption University , Rangsit University , King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok , Silpakorn University at Nakornpathom Campus, Kon Kaen University and Chiangmai Kadsuankeaw

Boonchai Ngouvisitkul, senior manager, Consumer System Product Group, Acer Computer, said visitors to Acer's booth will find Aspire and TravelMate computer desktops and notebooks, along with LCD monitors projectors and NetBook Aspire one at special prices to support students and university staff. The products are divided into four groups based on consumer demand: Beginner and General User, Entertainment and Gamer, Advance & Specialist User and Internet Lifestyle.