PRESS RELEASE
Bioggio, Switzerland (25th September 2012) - Acer believes that its customers should have access to, and benefit from, the latest technology, which is why Acer has been an active partner in promoting the official Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade program. In addition to this program, in June, Acer introduced a unique promotion, offering to refund the cost of the official online Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade, on all Acer UltrabookTM purchased between 2nd June 2012 and 31st January 2013.
Acer is pleased to announce that this offer has been expanded to include selected Notebooks and Desktops. Specifically, the promotion will now include Acer Aspire Notebooks, Acer Aspire Desktops originally supplied with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate. It will also include Acer TravelMate Notebooks and Veriton Desktops that were originally supplied with Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Home Premium. This part of the promotion is valid for eligible products purchased between 1st October 2012 and 31st January 2013.
Acer has set up a dedicated webpage to guide customers through the promotion (www.acer.com/windows8upgrade). The promotion offers to refund the customer for the cost of the official Microsoft Online Upgrade, so once customers have completed the online Microsoft Upgrade, they should visit www.acer.com/windows8upgrade and follow the link to the claim page. Here the customer will be asked to provide information to confirm they have completed the Microsoft Upgrade Program and to identify themselves and their product. Once this has been verified and the customer has met the requirements, Acer will then refund the customer for the online cost of the Microsoft Upgrade Process. Full terms and conditions are available at www.acer.com/windows8upgrade.
Acer will be promoting all of these offers on Acer local websites, in retail stores and on the websites of our retail partners to ensure all of our customers are aware and able to take advantage. The promotion will be offered in the following countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa: Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and Ukraine.
Terms and conditions
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Timeframe
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Acer customers who wish to take advantage of the upgrade offer must submit redemption requests during the application period, open from Windows 8 General Availability date to 15th March 2013. |
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Eligible products |
ACER PROMOTION: Acer Ultrabook, eligible Aspire Notebooks and Desktops originally supplied with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate. TravelMate Notebooks and Veriton Desktops originally supplied with Windows Home Basic or Home Premium. STANDARD MICROSOFT PROMOTION: For eligible Acer PC's with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate. The full list of eligible Acer models is available at http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/windows-upgrade-offer |
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What documents do customers need to provide? |
Contact Details: Name, Address, Email address, Phone Number, bank account details Machine Serial Number Sales receipt of the Acer PC Microsoft email confirming Windows 8 upgrade |
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How long will it take? |
4 to 6 weeks to obtain the upgrade reimbursement. |
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Notes |
Customers may only apply for the same language upgrade as that of the Microsoft Windows 7 pre-installed on their computer. |
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has broken barriers between people and technology, enabling users to explore, create and grow. Acer ranks No. 2 for notebook PCs globally (Gartner data 2011). The Acer Group employs 8,000 people across the globe, and revenues for 2011 reached US$15.7 billion.
Acer's channel business model is instrumental to the company's success, while its multi-brand approach integrates Acer, Gateway, and Packard Bell brands in worldwide markets. Acer designs environmentally friendly products and, with its vendors, has established a green supply chain.
Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement. That includes supporting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Olympic Games.
More information is at www.acer-group.com.
