Acer's on a roll: Launches Android tablets, 4.8-inch smartphone, crazy dual-screen laptop

As promised, computer maker Acer launched a slew of new devices at its press event in New York today — including two Android tablets, a dual-screen laptop/tablet hybrid and a huge 4.8-inch Android smartphone.

Acer’s two Android tablets come in at 10.1 and 7 inches, and still don’t have official names. Both tablets appear to be power houses: They sport a dual-core 1 gigahertz processor, HDMI video output (capable of displaying 1080p video) and a surprisingly sharp 1280 by 800 pixel resolution. The iPad, in comparison, has only a 1024 by 768 px resolution. Both tablets also feature 5 megapixel rear cameras and a front-facing “HD camera.”

The company’s dual-screen tablet/laptop monstrosity, dubbed the Iconia, will run Windows 7 and will sport Acer’s Clear.fi media sharing system. The Iconia features two 14-inch LCD displays in a notebook-like arrangement, forgoing the need for a hardware keyboard completely. Acer’s software keyboard intelligently appears when both of your palms rest on the bottom screen, and it also features a virtual trackpad, number pad and a handwriting mode. Acer isn’t the first company to attempt a dual-screen tablet — both Asus and Toshiba have attempted the same. Just like Toshiba’s device, the Iconia is a concept design by Acer — so don’t expect to see it in stores anytime soon.

Finally, Acer unleashed an unnamed Android phone with a 4.8-inch screen, which it’s calling “100% smartphone, 100% tablet.” It’s slightly smaller than Dell’s 5-inch Streak tablet and features an all-metal case. It features the typical high-end Android specifications with a 1 gigahertz CPU and 8 megapixel camera. Unfortunately for Acer, I can’t imagine too many people are comfortable rocking such a large phone — unless they’re completely oblivious to their own dorkiness.

Via Engadget (1, 2, 3)

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    Innovation is coming from Asia.Has the western world come to a standstill ?

  • http://www.realestateactive.com/ Michael Douglas

    I think Asians really are doing their job in letting the people in the world know that they have the guts to stand out! LOL. Now, Acer proved that their technology is not shun in the industry! How do you feel about this Advanced Nintendo DS? LOL

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