Founded in 1976 as Multitech in Taiwan, Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational corporation and, as of 2024, the sixth-largest personal computer vendor globally by unit sales. Renamed Acer in 1987, the company is headquartered in New Taipei City. Acer America Corporation, based in San Jose, California, manages Acer’s North American operations. Acer transitioned from a manufacturer to a designer, marketer, and distributor by the early 2000s. Customer service reviews are largely positive, although some users suggest improvements for its app and website.