Acer launched a trio of tablets, including a Windows 8.1 tablet that retails for $150. The same processor and screen are also used on a very similar tablet running Android. It's another sign the sub-$200 tablet market is heating up for both Windows and Android devices.…
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Android this week: Small Acer tablets; Pandora wakes you; Galaxy S 5 design ideas
CES pre-announcements started in earnest this week with Acer debuting two tablets before the show. Samsung has new Android cameras and maybe a more appealing design for its Galaxy S 5. Pandora lovers can now use the app as an alarm clock.…
Read MoreAcer’s new touchscreen C720 Chromebook comes in white for $299
Acer's newest Chromebook is much like the touchscreen model it recently debuted. The difference this time around is a more fashionable-looking white color option.…
Read MoreAcer’s new tablet is a low-cost Android alternative to the iPad mini
Acer announced the A1-830, a $149 7.9-inch Android tablet that looks a lot like the iPad mini but still doesn't compete when it comes to display clarity.…
Read MoreAcer’s shakeup runs deeper as president resigns, founder takes over
Earlier this month, Acer announced a hard reset: With unexpected, staggering losses in Q3, the company would move forward without CEO JT…
Read MoreAcer CEO resigns amid Q3 loss of $446 million
Acer's losses have gotten even bigger in Q3, leading CEO JT Wang to step down.…
Read MoreBattle of the sub-$300 laptops: HP Chromebook 11 vs. Acer Chromebook C720
On paper, the specs of Acer's $249 Chromebook C720 beats out the $279 HP Chromebook 11 but is it the better device? For some, surely. For me, no. Here's a look at my comparison after using both for the past two weeks.…
Read MoreAcer’s new W4 tablet: Windows 8.1 on a faster chip and 8-inch display
After releasing the Iconia W3 tablet earlier this year, Acer is already following up with the W4. What's new and improved? The Windows 8.1 tablet now has an IPS display and Intel's newest Atom processor.…
Read MoreAcer C720 Chromebook: New Intel chip and 8 hours of battery life for $249
Can a Chromebook have both performance and long battery life? That's the promise of Acer's C720 Chromebook, which uses a Celeron chip based on the Intel Haswell architecture. Even better: The 11.6-inch Chromebook starts at $249.…
Read MoreMove over Pixel: Another touchscreen Chromebook may be in the works
Looking for a touchscreen Chromebook but don't want the $1.299 price tag of a Pixel? The upcoming Acer C720 may have you covered based on reports of a touchscreen option.…
Read MoreTrendspotting: Acer kicks off IFA season by putting 4K in a phone and touch on a cheap laptop
Ultra-high-resolution 4K video is likely to be a common feature in upcoming smartphones, with Acer being the first to announce. Meanwhile, Windows 8 desperately needs cheap new laptops to come with touch, and Acer's new E1 obliges.…
Read MoreAcer betting on Android, Chromebooks to offset slow Windows 8 sales
“We are trying to grow our non-Windows business as soon as possible.” It doesn’t get more blunt than that comment, which was…
Read MoreHands on with Acer’s Iconia W3: Full Windows 8 on an 8-inch tablet
How well does the Windows 8 experience translate down to a smaller screen? That's what I wanted to find out, so I spent some time with the 8-inch Acer Iconia W3 tablet and Bluetooth keyboard.…
Read MoreCan Windows 8 thrive on small tablets? Acer thinks so, debuts 8.1-inch Iconia W3
Acer's Iconia W3 is the second coming of Ultra Mobile PCs, only this time, there's a touch-friendly user interface. The Windows 8 desktop is still the biggest challenge on a small slate; perhaps Microsoft should offer a "Metro"-only license?…
Read MoreAcer teases a $169 Aspire A1 Android tablet, debuts the P3 convertible Ultrabook
Acer has a pair of new tablets to show off. The Aspire A1 looks like an iPad mini, runs Android and costs $169. Acer's Aspire P3 is a convertible Ultrabook with Windows 8 and starts at $799.…
Read MoreGoogle expands Chromebook availability to six more countries while doubling down in U.S.
Chromebooks are now on sale in Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands, while in the U.S. the devices can now be bought in 1,000 more Best Buy stores.…
Read MoreAcer’s new $279 C7 Chromebook runs for 6 hours, doubles down on memory
How could Acer improve its $199 C7 Chromebook? More battery life please! That's what the new C7 model gets you: 6 hours versus 3.5 hours. You'll pay $279.99 for the new model, but it also comes with twice as much memory.…
Read MoreVideo look at Acer’s W510 Windows 8 tablet. Better than Windows RT?
Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510: great battery life and full Windows 8.…
Read MoreAcer Chromebook sales eating away at Windows 8 revenues
Acer hasn't been kind to Microsoft of late and is now trumpeting its Chromebook sales, which account for between 5 and 10 percent of all sales in just two months.…
Read MoreAcer’s $299 Chromebook boosts memory, battery life, and storage
Acer just joined the Chromebook market a month ago, but already has a follow up model that addresses some shortcomings. A new $299 Chromebook doubles RAM and battery life but strangely ups the hard drive storage to 500 GB as well. Does a Chromebook need that?…
Read MorePerformance testing the latest Chromebooks: Price matters
With all three Google Chromebook models in house, it's time to share some more performance insights and benchmarks. I like that device makers are pushing the prices down, but be forewarned: power users hoping to use this as a primary device may want to spend extra.…
Read MoreIndian giant Wipro beats outs HP, Apple as it tops Greenpeace’s gadget guide
Indian tech firm Wipro takes the lead for the first time -- beating out U.S. companies like Apple, HP and Dell -- to become the highest ranking gadget maker in Greenpeace's latest green guide to electronics.…
Read MoreVideo look at Acer’s $199 C7 Chromebook: Not bad!
Google surprised many with the launch of a $199 Chromebook this week. So what's the Acer C7 like? Overall the quality and performance is better than I expected for the price and it even has a 320 GB hard drive for those who want local storage.…
Read MoreAcer’s C7 is part PC, part Chromebook for $199
The new Acer C7 looks more like a tradtional laptop than any prior Google Chromebook because of the Intel Core processor and 320 GB magnetic hard drive. But it's an aggressively priced Chromebook at $199, which could sway many to give Chrome OS a try.…
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