Acer has just released the first ever Chrome OS tablet, the Chromebook Tab 10. All of the other devices that run Chrome are laptops and ultrabooks, so this new Acer model is also the first model not to have a keyboard. You can purchase this for around $350 on Amazon and Acer has told Good e-Reader that "the primary target for the Chromebook Tab 10 are “K-12 schools that have … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10?
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Acer is going to release the first Chrome OS Tablet
Acer is going to be launching the world's first Chrome OS tablet next month for $329. The Chrombook Tab 10 will primarily be marketed as a digital note taking device and will come with a Wacom EMR stylus. It will also have Google Play support, so you will be able to download tons of apps. The Chromebook Tab 10 features a 9.7 inch screen with a resolution of 2048×1536 with … [Read more...] about Acer is going to release the first Chrome OS Tablet
Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
It's been a rather busy and exciting start to 2015, with the first few months seeing exciting news from high-profile events like CES, Mobile World Congress followed by a buzz-worthy launch courtesy of Apple. With that in mind, it seems a little strange to hear that Acer has scheduled a 'global press conference' in New York City for April 23 --not so much because they wouldn't … [Read more...] about Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
Acer Launches a Cheap $100 Tablet – Tab 7
Acer has gone to new lows so far pricing of its tablet is concerned. The company has just come out with the Tab 7 that costs just $100. This makes it even lower than the A1-830 and B1-720 from the Iconia series that the company had launched earlier for $130 and $149 respectively. The Tab 7 though packs in specs that could belie its ultra low pricing. Powered by a 1.5 Ghz … [Read more...] about Acer Launches a Cheap $100 Tablet – Tab 7
Acer Launches 2 Budget Android Tablets – Starting at $130
As if there weren’t already enough options in the Android budget tablet segment, Acer has just come out with a few more options – 2 to be precise – to entice buyers. Both the tablets form part of the Iconia model line-up and run Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean instead of the latest Android KitKat, which might be a small price to pay considering both are priced well within the … [Read more...] about Acer Launches 2 Budget Android Tablets – Starting at $130
iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013
Tablet shipment figures for the first quarter of 2013 are already here and they present an interesting scenario. For instance, according to a Digitimes report, tablet shipment reached 31.93 million for the first three months of this year, which represents a decline of 26.1 percent on quarter but increased by 66.1 percent on year. However, IDC is reporting an even more … [Read more...] about iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013
Acer Might Cut Price of Its A1-810 Tablet to $149
The 7.9 inch Iconia A1-810 tablet is a surprise from Acer. Not many have seen it coming, though that is not the last surprising thing about it. Acer is reported to be considering the idea of pricing it ultra cheap, making the tablet a fox in the henhouse. At $149, the purported price of the new Acer tablet, it will be a cheaper alternative to the plethora of 7 and 8 inch … [Read more...] about Acer Might Cut Price of Its A1-810 Tablet to $149
Acer Iconia A1-810 Tablet Now on Sale in France For €199
Acer has a tablet surprise up its sleeve: the Iconia A1-810, a new tablet offering a 8 inch display and costs a nice €199. The low price point does not allow for compromises, as the tablet does feature a quad core chip in the form of a 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT8125 ARM Cortex-A9 processor (definitely not the fastest around but does offer decent performance), 1 GB RAM, and 16 GB of … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia A1-810 Tablet Now on Sale in France For €199
Apple Cutting iPad Mini Shipments in Q2 2013
Apple is reported to have set in motion plans to cut production of its iPad Mini in the second quarter this year, a move which industry experts believe could be a way to herald in the new gen iPad Mini. On the cards is a 20 percent cut in production of the iPad Mini in April, followed by more later on. In fact, the report carried at Digitimes claims Apple plans to bring iPad … [Read more...] about Apple Cutting iPad Mini Shipments in Q2 2013
Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Taiwanese manufacturers Asus and Acer are gearing up for a higher demand of Android tablet devices this year. Both have expressed confidence in being able to ship no less than 10 million of these in 2013. Analysts are also predicting a sharp increase in demand for low cost tablets, something corroborated with a mad rush among manufacturers to launch low cost tablets running the … [Read more...] about Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Acer 16 GB Iconia B1 Tablet Launched at the MWC
Acer has already made it clear they are aiming for a larger slice of the tablet pie in 2013. The company has also stated its Iconia B1 tablet targeted at the budget segment is important towards achieving that. With that in mind, Acer launched a slightly enhanced model of the budget tablet with 16 GB of storage at the on-going MWC. The rest of the specs continues to be the same … [Read more...] about Acer 16 GB Iconia B1 Tablet Launched at the MWC
Top Tablet News – November 10, 2012
Nexus 10 expected to arrive early There are plenty of things to be excited about with the new Nexus 10 device. It runs the latest Android 4.2, which brings some nice improvements over its earlier iterations. The Nexus 10 also sports a processor that is based on the new Cortex A15 designs. Then, of course, the Nexus 10 has a the highest pixel density on planet earth. All this … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 10, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 1 2012
Dell XPS 10 Windows RT tablet reaches FCC The XPS 10 tablet is Dell’s answer to the Microsoft Surface or the Asus VivoTab, all of which are based on the Windows RT platform. However, while the latter two devices have already been launched, the XPS 10 has only just made it to the FCC. With a 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor at its … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 1 2012
Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012
Among the top tablet news of the day, the one that has been attracting a lot of attention is a Nexus 7 variant that would cost a measly $99. This is a new low for tablet costs after Amazon first popularized the $199 price tag with the first gen Kindle Fire. While Amazon bettered that with a $149 price tag on the new refurbished Kindle Fire, Google’s attempt will be a new … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012