WinSuperSite’s Paul Thurrott this week put together a list of the Windows tablets that should be announced in the coming weeks. It’s an impressive lineup that covers a range of sizes and configurations. Despite the failure of the current generation, there are even a couple of Windows RT 8.1 on ARM tablets, including the 10.1-inch Nokia Sirius tablet. Details about […]
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Google announces new Chromebook lineup powered by Intel Haswell processor
Google and Intel today announced a new Chromebook lineup that will use Intel’s Haswell processors. Made at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, the announcement saw Intel’s Vice President Doug Fisher and Google’s Senior Vice President Sundar Pichai reveal two new Chromebooks from HP, including one described as a “lead design” and a 14-inch display (based on the name) two […]
Acer not interested in merger with ASUS or Lenovo
Rumours of consolidation among Asia’s computer and mobile device manufacturers have apparently been brewing for a few days now. It appears that a number of unnamed investment banking firms are thinking that it would be a good idea for Acer to merge with either ASUS or Lenovo. The rumour appears to have gained enough traction that Acer today moved to […]
IFA 2013: Acer announces 10.1-inch Iconia A3 tablet and Liquid S2 smartphone with 4K recording
Fasten your seatbelts; the IFA 2013 announcements are now underway. Out of the gate first is Acer with the unveiling of the Acer Iconia A3 tablet and the Acer Liquid S2 smartphone, its first smartphone with 4K recording. “Acer’s Progressive Design approach is demonstrated through our constant drive to create a more open and rewarding multitasking experience,” said Michael Birkin, […]
CES 2013: Acer announces entry-level 7-inch Acer Iconia B1-A71 tablet
Acer today unveiled a new entry level tablet aimed at new users, “families opting for a 2nd tablet for their children.” As you would expect from a tablet that will be among the cheapest when it launches, the Acer Iconia B1-A71 (a name that just rolls off the tongue) will not sport impressive specifications. But it may find a niche […]
Acer to launch 7-inch Iconia Tab A110 tablet on October 30th
The 7-inch tablet space got a bit more crowded today. Acer announced that it will launch its newest tablet, the Iconia Tab A110, in both Canada and the U.S. on October 30th. “Today’s consumers are increasingly mobile and want easy and instant access to entertainment at all times,” said Paul Tayar, senior director of product marketing for connected devices, Acer […]
Acer announces Android 4.1 upgrade plans for Iconia Tab tablets
It looks like some good news is coming to many Acer tablet owners. A company spokesperson today confirmed to Computerworld that a number of its Android tablets will be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. In fact, the deployment of the update for the Iconia Tab A700 is already underway. The other tablets scheduled for upgrades are the Iconia Tab […]
Acer and ASUS pull out of netbook market
Both Acer and ASUS are set to pull out of the netbook market. Both companies have seen sales drop as customers shift their attention to tablets and ultrabooks that offer better performance at competitive prices. ASUS, which launched the first netbook in 2007 and effectively launched the product category, has already stopped producing new Eee PC models and is now […]