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Acer neoTouch at Optimal Performance on CSL’s Next G™ Mobile Broadband Network

(Hong Kong, 13 October 2009) - Acer, the world’s third largest computer manufacturer, announced today the launch of its first flagship in the Hong Kong market, the Acer neoTouch, in an exclusive partnership with CSL Limited, Hong Kong’s leading mobile network operator. The Acer neoTouch opens up the release of Acer’s second generation smartphone range. Hong Kong is one of the first global markets to receive the neoTouch, and runs on the new 6.5 platform. It will be exclusively available through all CSL stores — 1O1O Centres and one2free shops from 14 October, 2009.

CSL, Hong Kong’s leading mobile operator, unveiled Hong Kong’s fastest All-IP mobile broadband network, Next G™, in March this year. Next G™ is an integrated 2G/3G/4G network that makes optimal use of its spectrum for better coverage, speed and capacity. Next G™ offers the widest coverage offered by any network in Hong Kong, providing unrivalled mobility and performance to the customers. CSL also offers suite of devices and services for play, work, home and on the go.

Running on CSL’s Next G™, a unique and superior network that supports UMTS900 which can broaden the coverage, neoTouch, a UMTS 900 compatible phone, is exclusively available to CSL customers and allows them to experience unrivalled download speeds as well as outstanding streaming and browsing performance.

With a slim body that is only 12mm thick, a 3.8” Wide VGA touch screen, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with flash, and a ™ 1GHz processor for video playback, 3D gaming and smooth interface, the Acer neoTouch is a slim, classy and powerful device that offers a first class user experience.

Beyond quick video streaming through an embedded YouTube reader, express image and email downloads, the Acer neoTouch also facilitates uploading content at never-before-seen speeds: users can upload their pictures and videos to blogs, photo-sharing sites, and social networking platforms such as Facebook, , and YouTube in a few clicks – allowing them to remain plugged into an accelerating world.

“The strategic partnership with CSL allows the Acer neoTouch to tap into the Next G™ network which is operated by CSL in Hong Kong, the fastest mobile broadband network platform in Hong Kong,” said Roger Yuen, Vice President Asia Pacific, Smart Handheld Business Group. “Peak speeds of the Next G™ network is up to 21 Mbps, providing a network that allows the Acer neoTouch to perform at the optimum speeds that it is designed for.”

“We are glad to partner with Acer and bring Acer neoTouch to our customers. It’s one of the fastest phones to arrive in the Hong Kong market,” said Tarek Robbiati, Chief Executive Officer

of CSL Limited. “Acer neoTouch running on our Next G™ network is a demonstration of a powerful and perfect match that offers the best user experience. This incredible affinity optimizes the performance of both the handset and our applications and services. And we are confident that this will provide Hong Kong market with a mobile device and network that can meet their needs for speed and real-time internet accessibility.”

Other benefits the Acer neoTouch include lag-less streaming and playback of locally stored HD video content, high performance 3D UIs, games, maps and applications, high-quality photo and video taking and viewing, and access to social networks through instant messaging, video conference and real-time chat.

“The Acer neoTouch is our flagship smartphone model of 2009,” added Yuen. “The Acer neoTouch hits the sweet spot where performance meets elegance. It will spearhead our highly anticipated range of that will be launched in the fourth quarter, which adds to the five models we launched in February.”

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Photos of the Acer neoTouch are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/acer_smartphones

About Acer Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. With the acquisition of E-TEN and the creation of the Smart Handheld Business Group in 2008, Acer demonstrates its strategic commitment to providing mobility solutions for consumer and professional use, across varied devices - from Netbooks to Smartphones.

For more information about , please visit: www.acer.com/smartphone or www.acer.com.sg

About CSL Limited CSL is Hong Kong’s first and leading mobile network operator. It is also the first mobile company in Hong Kong to employ a distinctive market segmentation strategy and it uses leading-edge technologies to provide customer-focused services through segmented brands: 1O1O, one2free and New World Mobility.

It operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA network through which it offers comprehensive post and pre- paid mobile services to both local and international customers. CSL is also the leading roaming operator in Hong Kong to provide unmatched international multi-media connectivity with over 400 mobile operators around the world. For more information, please visit www.hkcsl.com.

CSL is a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited, Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company (www.telstra.com).

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