Freescale ICs featured in Acer’s new DisplayPlus monitor

“The DisplayPlus D241H is much more than just a PC monitor. It’s a modern-day bulletin board that serves the whole family’s simple, digital life. The D241H allows users to view information and conduct select online activities instantly without having to turn on the PC,” said Arthur Pai, associate vice president, Digital Display Business Unit, Acer Inc. “By embedding the Freescale i.MX515 processor into our monitor design, we will offer users an affordable solution that allows instant information sharing to enhance family interaction and activities. This includes receiving email/SMS, checking real-time news and weather, editing your online calendar, using the media player and more.”

Acer plans to formally introduce the smart monitor during the first quarter of 2010. The offering incorporates the CPU directly into the monitor, saving valuable desk space compared to a traditional PC and monitor configuration.

“Acer’s newest smart monitor is an innovative product that showcases the range and depth of Freescale’s product portfolio for consumer markets,” said Bernd Lienhard, vice president and general manager of Freescale’s Multimedia Applications Division. “Freescale is pleased to help world-class companies like Acer deliver compelling new offerings that advance the state of consumer electronics.”