Acer’s new quad-core, mega-resolution tablet is packing 1080p and some serious guts. It might be the turning point for when the average Android tablet is actually worth a damn. More »
The first generation of Ultrabooks was rushed out. Everything felt unfinished. Not the Aspire S5. Even though Acer’s last Ultrabook attempt, the S3, was very middle-of-the-pack, the S5 looks like it’s going to be good. It feels absolutely nothing like the S3. Where the S3 was plasticky and cheap-feeling, the S5 is heavy duty and complete. More »
Rumours of a slimmer, more capable sibling to Acer’s A200 tablet have been floating around for a while. But all Acer had to reveal at their press conference today was that the still unnamed tablet would have a full 1080p display and will be powered by a quad-core processor. More »
Acer’s first Ultrabook, the Aspire S5, also happens to be one of the first of what will certainly be a tidal wave of Ultrabooks announced at CES this year. It’s just 15mm thick at its largest point, and weighs in at less than 3 pounds. But it’s probably only going to hold that “world’s thinnest” title for a few hours until the Ultrabook floodgates open. Tick tock. More »
Android tablets are quickly becoming a dime a dozen, but at least they’re getting cheaper. Acer has just taken the wraps off its latest Iconia device, the A200. Exclusive to Harvey Norman, the A200 is all set for an Ice Cream Sandwich update next month. More »
Acer CEO J.T. Wang knows how to run a company. All Things D is reporting that Wang told Dow Jones that the way to profitability will be through Ultrabooks, and to stop making affordable – yet poorly built – computers. More »
One of the issues hindering the widespread adoption of 3D is the relative lack of content available. So Acer’s new 27-inch display takes matters into its own hands by automatically converting 2D content to 3D in real time. More »
The Ultrabook promise was always thin and light but without the price tag of older ultraportables, but to date, there’s not been a lot of aggressive ultrabook pricing out there. Acer’s just announced its first salvo aimed at the more cost-conscious end of the market. More »
Christmas is breathing down our necks like a creepy pervert. iPads will be massive hits. But for the tech-challenged person in your life? Save some dough and buy a Chomebook. More »
Optus’ latest tablet push is dual-headed, with the Dell Streak 7 available on contract or prepaid, and the Acer Iconia A501 on contract only. More »
