Acer Unveils New Tablets
Acer is the latest personal-computer maker to join the tablet bandwagon after Apple’s iPad. This will also compete with Samsung’s Android based tablet with a 7-inch screen. Other companies such as BlackBerry and Hewlett-Packard Co., have announced plans to introduce tablets in the near future.
The 10.1-incher looks quite interesting, boasting a dual-core 1GHz processor, an HDMI output and a native 1280×800 screen resolution. You’ll also get a 5 megapixel rear camera, an HD front-facing camera for video calling and full multitouch support. The 7-inch tablet packs the same screen resolution, a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU and the same Flash 10.1 support. The Android OS Acer will be using is believed to be Android 2.2. The 10.1-incher boasts a 13.3mm thick shell, 1080p output over HDMI, a ten-point multitouch system and an inbuilt Gyroscope for gaming purposes. The 7-inch sibling seems mostly identical except for the screen size, packing a dual core CPU, DLNA technology, WiFi and integrated 3G.
Specs by model.
7-inch Acer tablet
* 7-inch touch screen (1,280 x 800 resolution; 16:10 aspect ratio)
* Dual-core processor
* Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support
* Dolby Mobile Technology
* Wi-Fi
* 3G
* DLNA support
* Front-facing HD camera
* HDMI
10.1-inch Acer tablet
* 10.1-inch touch screen (1,280 x 800 resolution; 16:10 aspect ratio)
* Dual-core processor
* Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support
* Dolby Mobile Technology
* Wi-Fi
* 3G
* DLNA support
* Front-facing HD camera
* HDMI
10.1-inch Acer Windows Tablet
Weighing in at less than 2.2 pounds, the 0.6-inch thick tablet is quite different from the other Acer tablets unveiled today, and it’s not just the operating system. This 10.1-inch slate also comes with a dock that sports a full-size keyboard. As someone who wants a tablet but still wants a physical keyboard to be productive, this sounds like it could be the perfect slate computer.
Not all of the specs on this machine has been announced yet.
* AMD processor
* Dual 1.3-megapixel cameras (one on front, one on rear)
* Wi-Fi
* 3G
Here is the Press release from Acer:
New York, November 23rd 2010 – Acer enters the tablet arena with a very clear objective in mind: complete its range of products in support of its goal to simplify content consumption – a strategy which began with the development of Acer’s multimedia sharing system, Clear.fi.Acer’s strategy is based on the concept of sharing multimedia content and enjoying it across any device, and Tablets are ideal devices for this purpose.
With close to 19 million tablets sold worldwide in 2010, 54.8 million units expected to be sold in 2011, and 208 million units forecasted for 2014, the market seems to confirm this idea.
Mobility, which has always been part of Acer’s DNA, finds a new form of expression in the range of tablets on offer, which feature various display sizes and models designed to fit different kinds of usage scenarios.
Weight and display size have a huge impact on the user experience. While devices with bigger screens are used to share and enjoy content, smaller devices are often used to create content – taking photos, recording videos or sending messages.
A 10.1″ Android tablet for a superb mobile and home entertainment experience
Sleek, smart and full of innovative features, the 10.1″ full capacitive touch screen tablet with Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity ensures an optimal on-screen experience from every angle. Aluminum casing provides a cool look and feel, while its high gloss finish decorated with engraved patterns creates a subtle sophistication. And despite being just 13.3mm thick, it’s powerful enough to guarantee fun and productivity whether you need it .
Designed for HD entertainment, this tablet comes with a high resolution, high color contrast display, allowing you to play or share HD video with your friends wherever you are. Complete with a built-in HDMI port and 1080p capability, you can also use it to enjoy multimedia content in Full HD on your big screen TV.
But the best of all is that on this tablet you will be able to run and play premium HD arcade games and complex online 3D games, thanks to the 10 point multitouch and gyro meter control, that guarantees an entertainment experience on par with the best game consoles.
Available April 2011
7″ Android Tablet: the epitome of mobility
Don’t be fooled by its ultra-compact size: the 7″ tablet is fully featured and takes your mobile experience to the next level. On the 7″ (1280×800) 16:10 aspect ratio full touch screen, you can enjoy games, photos, videos while keeping up with your emails or your favourite social networks. Video chat or record a video with the front-facing HD camera. With HDMI support, hooking it up for a big screen video experience is easyier than ever!
The 7″ inch tablet will feature a dual core processor with Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support for the fastest HD Web experience and multimedia playback anywhere. And for a truly amazing sound experience, it will come with Dolby Mobile Technology. Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity allow fast and easy connection to available networks, while DLNA support makes sharing your multimedia on other devices easier than ever.
To follow up all that information is some pictures of the Acer Tablet.
