Success at CES doesn’t always work out
The annual CES trade show always brings a host of allegedly world-changing products, but if history is any indication, many of them will never be seen again.
AcerCloud, Acer’s cloud computing solution, gets iOS support and Remote Access
AcerCloud, the cloud storage option that allows users to treat their home PC like a cloud-based hard drive, will be available for iOS later this month.
Acer announces new 7-inch tablet, the Iconia B1-A71
The Iconia B1-A71 will be priced at under $150 and will ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Weekly mobile wrap: Hurricane and Halloween edition
Hurricane Sandy knocked out power on the East Coast, but it couldn't knock the wind out of the sails of mobile's top competitors. Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, Google releases its upcoming lineup, Apple is put in time out, and more in this week's Weekly mobile wrap.
Acer goes minimalist with Windows 8 all-in-ones, IPS touchscreen displays
Acer takes the wraps off two Windows 8 all-in-one computers and two monitors with 1080p touchscreen displays.
Acer joins the Windows 8 party with touchscreen Aspire notebooks and ultrabooks
Acer has announced a range of new Aspire V5 and M5 Windows 8 machines, including touchscreen notebooks and ultrabooks.
Acer embraces Windows 8 and launches six new products, including two tablets, using Microsoft’s latest OS
Acer has launched a series of touchscreen Windows 8 machines, including two tablets, two ultrabooks and two desktop all-in-ones.
Acer unveils Aspire S5: World’s thinnest Ultrabook
Acer claims the Aspire S5 Ultrabook, just unveiled at CES 2012, is the world's thinnest Ultrabook, measuring no thicker than 15mm.
Acer will continue developing tablets, despite struggles
Acer's founder has reiterated the company's dedication to the tablet market, despite low sales.
Dell says it will not make netbooks anymore
Dell says it won't be making netbooks anymore, and instead will be focusing on "thinner and more powerful" (Ultrabooks) laptops. It's the end of an era.
Acer to stop selling ‘cheap, unprofitable’ products, focus on Ultrabooks, says CEO
After two unprofitable quarters, Acer plans to stop selling low-end products, and instead focus on producing high-end, super-thin Ultrabooks, says CEO J.T. Wang.
Acer debuts new all-in-one desktops for the holidays
Acer's AZ5 series and AZ3 series all-in-one desktops feature 23- and 21-inch displays, Intel and AMD processors, and consumer-friendly pricing.
Ultrabook sales a third of what Acer and Asus expected
Initial demand for Acer and Asus Ultrabooks in Taiwan has been tepid. This may not bode well for their U.S. debut.
Storage sticker shock: Why Thailand floods mean pricier hard drives
Flooding in Thailand means the cost of traditional hard drives is likely to increase over the short term, as manufacturers struggle to work around shut-down plants and suppliers.
Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook arrives October 16 at $899
Acer's first "ultrabook" is the slim-and-light Aspire S3: under 3 pounds with an Intel Core i5 CPU, 13.3-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, a 320 GB hard drive plus an SSD...and an $899.99 starting price.
Do Ultrabooks stand a chance, or are they destined for failure?
Intel thinks 40 percent of consumer laptops will be Ultrabooks by the end of 2012. What is an Ultrabook, and why would consumers embrace it so fervently?
Intel’s Ultrabook 40 percent market share prediction ‘optimistic,’ says analyst
Intel is hoping that its new category of computer, the Ultrabook, will take 40 percent of the laptop market next year. However, an analyst for market research firm Gap Intelligence has said he doesn't think it'll be possible, while at the same time claiming that several Ultrabook manufacturers have themselves said it'll more likely be around the 20 percent mark.
Tizen OS gains support from Acer, Asus, and maybe HTC
Tizen, the OS that is replacing MeeGo, is gaining a lot of support. Reports indicate that Acer, Asus, and possibly HTC may join the party soon.
Acer Iconia Tab A501 offers AT&T 4G
Acer's Iconia Tab A501 sports a 10-inch display, Android 3.1 Honeycomb, front- and rear-facing camera, and 4G HSPA+ service from AT&T.
Microsoft adds Acer and ViewSonic to Android licensees
Image used with permission by copyright holder Acer and ViewSonic are the latest companies to execute patent licensing agreements with Microsoft to protect their Android smartphones and tablet devices from litigation in the event Microsoft ever decides to take Google to court for patent infringement. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed, but ViewSonic will […]
Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T aims at business travelers
Acer's TravelMate Timeline 8481T sports an Intel Core i5 processor, 3.7 pound footprint, and a 13-inch 1,366 by 768-pixel display.
DisplaySearch: Apple is the top mobile PC vendor
Market analysis firm DisplaySearch has decided to count tablets as mobile PCs...and that means Apple is far and away the market leader.
Acer Iconia Tab A100: 7 inches and Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Acer's new Iconia Tab A100 is the first 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. and Canada to feature Android 3.2 Honeycomb.
Acer boss calls tablet computers ‘a fad’
Acer boss Stan Shih said he believes tablet computers are merely a fad, despite growing sales of the portable device.
Toshiba Thrive vs. Acer Iconia Tab: Battle of the PC imposters
We compare the Toshiba Thrive to the Acer Iconia Tab A500, two 10.1-inch Android tablets that dare to be different, if only a little. Both of these tablets have full-size USB ports and a PC feel.
Are Android tablet makers igniting a price war?
Acer may cut the price of its Iconia Tab by $50 to compete with Asus, but Asus is already planning to cut the price of its Eee Pad Transformer to compete with Acer. Is a tablet pricing war underway?
Acer buys cloud computing firm iGware
Acer is betting up to $395 million on cloud computing by acquiring U.S.-based IGware.
Apple jumps to No. 3 PC retailer in US
A surge in sales has pushed Apple to become the third largest PC vendor in the United States. But overall, the PC market continues to struggle.
Acer rolls out colorful Aspire One Happy 2 netbooks
Acer's new Aspire One Happy 2 netbooks feature four fun colors, Intel Atom N570 processors, 10.1-inch displays, and 8 hours of battery life.
Acer Aspire Ethos multimedia notebooks sport removable touchpad remotes
Acer's new Ethos multimedia notebooks sport Intel Core i7 processors, 15.6- or 18.4-inch screens, and a removable touchpad that serves as a remote control.
Acer cuts tablet shipments by almost 60 percent for 2011
Bad news is piling up for Acer, which is now cutting its tablet sales forecast by more than half. It now expects to sell millions less Iconia Tabs than previously estimated.
Acer debuts new Windows desktops, 23-inch touchscreen display
Acer's new M- and X-series desktops offer expansion options or a compact footprint, while the T231H 23-inch display brings a touchscreen to either one.
Acer Revo RL100 media center PC comes to U.S.
Acer's Revo RL100 home theater PC features a super-slim chassis, dual-mode wireless keyboard, and Nvidia Ion graphics.
First Chromebooks available for pre-order
Amazon.com and Best Buy are now taking pre-orders for the first two Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung.
Acer’s TimelineX notebooks slim down and amp up
Acer has updates its 13- through 15-inch TimelineX notebooks to offer longer battery life, Sandy Bridge processors, and Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio.
Acer: Microsoft’s Windows 8 tablet restrictions “troublesome”
Microsoft wants Windows 8 tablet chipmakers and hardware makers to form one-to-one alliances - a move Acer finds "troublesome."
Windows Phone Mango to debut on Nokia, Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE handsets
Microsoft announced today that the "Mango" version of its Windows Phone 7 mobile OS will run on the first Microsoft-based Nokia handsets, out this fall.
Google’s Chromebook subscription plans cater to bulk purchases
Google lays out the details of its enterprise and education subscription plans for the upcoming Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung, offering in-house service and support in exchange for a three-year commitment.