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Acer History

Acer, originally known as Multitech was founded in 1976 by Stan Shih,Carolyn Yeh and George Huang. Originally they were a distributor of electronics parts. Then, in 1981 they produced the MPF-1, it was a teaching tool designed to teach the fundamentals of machine code

It wasn't until 1987 that they changed their name to Acer. By 2021 they employed 7713 people, a big leap from the 11 the company started with.

What do Acer sell?

Laptops

Acer produce a wide range of laptops using both Intel,AMD and ARM processors. As well as selling them direct, they are also available from most electrical retailers in the UK.

Desktops

As well as laptops they also manufacture a wide range of desktops. Everyday, gaming, towers, All-in-ones and professional.

Monitors

As you'd expect Acer also sell monitors, they range in size from 23.5 inch all the way up to a tasty 43 inches.

Peripherals

Projectors,Audio & Video,Docking stations,E-Recovery,Gaming,5G Connect,Graphic Cards

Accessories

Adapters & Cables,Bags & Sleeves,Mice & Keyboards,Warranties,Software,Gaming

Gaming

Complete your gaming setup with the latest tech from Acer. Mobile hot spots, Gaming routers, keyboards, headsets and more!

Common Acer Questions

When is the next Acer sale?

Acers often have flash sales, typically on bank holiday weekends

Why is Acer called Acer?

Acer was derived from the Latin word for acute or sharp

When did Acer change its name from Multitech?

This happened way back in 1987.

Do Acer offer Student discounts?

They are currently offering 15% off via Student beans or Youth Discount. Check out their Student discount page for the latest information.

Black Friday History

Acer does take part in Black Friday, look out for their incredible discounts in November 2023

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