Acer launches Ferrari 3400 notebook

Acer India unveiled a Ferrari 3400 notebook, based on AMD's 64 bit microprocessor technology. It is backed by a 128 MB ATI Radeon 9700 graphics card and targeted at a niche market comprising CXOs and multimedia enthusiasts. The notebook has connectivity features, which are ideal for high-end multimedia applications and graphic intensive user environments. 

The Ferrari 3400 offers wireless LAN for Wi-Fi connectivity and integrated
Bluetooth. It supports the use of low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors, delivering to customers a futuristic, convenient and high-end computing experience. The notebook also has strengthened rigidity greater than 2H, resulting in better scratch and fingerprint resistance. 

"The Ferrari 3400 is capable of conducting all processing tasks itself and also makes it difficult for
non-authorised users to hack into the system. The Rs 70,000 to Rs 1,00,000 band still continues to witness growth in the middle and high-end notebook categories. The buyer profile here is different since these buyers consider performance, speed, battery life, aesthetics and weight over and above the price factor. With this new product we hope to sustain our success in the notebook market by offering cutting-edge technology to our customers," said S
Rajendran, General Manager-Sales and Marketing, Consumer Products Group, Acer India. "The industry is witnessing a growing demand for notebooks," he added. 

The Windows XP based Ferrari 3400 notebook has a mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+1, 512 MB of DDR333 memory upgradeable to 2 GB using dual soDIMM modules, DVD writer and a 15" screen. The Acer Ferrari 3400 also provides integrated wireless LAN, integrated Bluetooth support, RJ 47 Ethernet and 56Kbps ITU V.92 modem fixed-line connections. 

Additional features include a multi-format five-in-one memory card reader, 4 USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire (1394 IEEE) port and S-video (TV-output) port. This sleek notebook with dimensions of 330X272X31 is priced at Rs 99,999. It also ensures speedy execution of multiple processes with AMD's 64 bit microprocessor.

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