Acer and Asus have stated that they will be in a position to launch tablets running Windows 8 during Q4 of this year. Acer has been the most vocal against Microsoft pursuing hardware plans of its own with its Surface device, but has also made it clear the company is also keen to tap the business potential that Windows 8 is offering. The company is reported to be working on at … [Read more...] about Acer and Asus to Launch Windows 8 Tablets for the Holidays
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Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
If a tablet is in the 7 inch category, the price has to be less than $200 to ensure its survival. That seems to be the price standard, set by the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Acer, following the price standard, intends on launching its new Iconia Tab A110 device in the UK this September for £175 , as per stuff.tv. One of the most exciting elements of this new device is that it will … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
Acer Warns Microsoft On Surface Project
While it’s no secret Microsoft’s decision to enter mainstream computer hardware business has irked many of its manufacturing partners, none have gone to the extent of damning it in public than Acer. Microsoft had launched the Surface in June amid mixed response with none of the hardware manufacturers it is collaborating to develop Windows 8 based tablet devices open to the idea … [Read more...] about Acer Warns Microsoft On Surface Project
Microsoft Surface 2 Under Development
Neither the Surface tablet or the Windows 8 version it would run has hit ground though Microsoft is reported to be already into developing the next gen version of it. All of this stems from an ad it recently put up which essentially aims at building a complete design and development team dedicated to the Surface range. This should be seen as a positive development as it shows … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface 2 Under Development
Acer Iconia Tab A110 with Tegra 3 Chip Reaches FCC
The Iconia Tab A110 forms part of Acer’s contribution to the budget tablet line of devices. Touted to cost less than $200, the tablet was first seen at the Computex Trade event held in Taiwan. A couple of months down the line, the tablet has made the long journey to the FCC, which means the tablet is going to hit markets in the US sooner rather than later. The price tag also … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 with Tegra 3 Chip Reaches FCC
Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is the best tablet that Acer has to offer right now, with the highest resolution that Android can support, and is the first to offer such high resolutions. Is the tablet that good a device when taken in its entirety? Let's find out. Design and Appearance The A700 does not break any new ground with its design, though Acer has still managed to come … [Read more...] about Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700
Acer Iconia Tab A210 Reaches FCC
The Acer Iconia Tab A210 is a 10.1 inch tablet that the company introduced at the Computex trade show, and now it is on its way to a US debut. At least, that is implied by a stint at the FCC and it is listed right now on the FCC site. As for the tablet, the Iconia Tab A210 will be seen holding the middle slot of the Iconia lineup from Acer. The tablet will have a 1280 x 800 … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A210 Reaches FCC
Acer Is Doubtful of Surface Becoming a Success
The Surface has shaken up the tablet industry, though not everyone is impressed. Acer is one of them, and they feel the tablet might fall short of putting up a credible challenge to the iPad. "I don't think it will be successful because you cannot be a hardware player with two products," said Oliver Ahrens, Acer's senior VP and president for Europe before also adding, … [Read more...] about Acer Is Doubtful of Surface Becoming a Success
Acer Iconia Tab A700 Now Available
The Iconia Tab A700 is one of the better Android ICS tablet that money can buy right now. Well, the above is not just a figure of speech as Acer is indeed accepting fresh orders for its flagship tablet after the first round sold out within days. Also, the reason why the A700 can be considered among the better Android ICS tablets is because it comes with a refreshingly high … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A700 Now Available
Pre-Order the Acer A700 Android ICS Tablet For $450
Acer has finally gone public with its Iconia Tab A700 tablet, after having showcased it first at the CES event early in the year. The price today was unveiled for a reasonable $450 which gives you a 10.1 inch Android ICS tablet. In fact, the price did come as a surprise as the A700 was made out to be a premium device with a premium price tag. For that much of your hard … [Read more...] about Pre-Order the Acer A700 Android ICS Tablet For $450
Windows 8 Makes a Big Impact at Computex
Windows 8 has made a big splash at the recently concluded Computex event, which is hardly surprising. Microsoft has also promised an official launch of its next gen OS in October and Computex was the last big event for the Richmond based company to showcase their latest creation. The touch friendly Windows 8 has already earned critical acclaim and the recent sightings of the OS … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Makes a Big Impact at Computex
Acer Iconia W700 & Iconia W510 Debuts at Computex 2012
Acer has come up with two touchscreen Windows 8 based tablets, the Iconia W510 and Iconia W700, at the 2012 edition of Computex. The Iconia W700 is the larger of the two, being all of 11.6 inches and sporting a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel display. The tablet is also paired with a desktop docking unit that holds the tablet securely. The W700 tablet includes a USB 3.0 port while … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia W700 & Iconia W510 Debuts at Computex 2012
Windows 8 Tablet PCs Expected To Steal The Show At Computex
Windows 8 is Microsoft's answer go Android and iOS that permeate the mobile tablet scene. The personal computing segment itself is changing rapidly and it was not too long ago that netbooks were all the rage and then quickly faded into obscurity. Even laptops are feeling the pinch and in its place has emerged small handheld tablet like devices that operate by touch based … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Tablet PCs Expected To Steal The Show At Computex
Acer To Reveal Windows 8 Tablet During Computex Next Month
Acer has stated it plans to showcase its new generation of tablet devices running the Windows 8 OS during Computex in June. The company isn't giving away anything about the upcoming tablet just yet, though its likely the tablet would sport a 10 inch display and based on the Intel Clover Trail chip. Acer's tablet lineup is based exclusively on Google's Android and it will be the … [Read more...] about Acer To Reveal Windows 8 Tablet During Computex Next Month
Acer Iconia Tab A510 Olympic Edition To Be Launched Next Month and the A510/A511 Is Discontinued
The Iconia Tab A510 happens to be Acer's latest gen tablet offering, though things haven't turned out the way that the Taiwanese company had earlier envisioned. In fact, things are going so terrible that the A510 and A511 are no longer going to be available for sale. The revelation was made on Acer Germany's Facebook page, though no specific reasons were made available. So … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A510 Olympic Edition To Be Launched Next Month and the A510/A511 Is Discontinued
Acer Iconia A700 Arrives at the FCC
The Acer Iconia lineup of tablets have been a low-cost alternative to many of the more expensive line of tablets on the market. The company is seeking to make a major play in the world of quad-core processors with their new Acer Iconia A700. The new Acer Iconia A700 will feature a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and sport a ten inch capacitive touchscreen display. The … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia A700 Arrives at the FCC