5 ways the PC industry squirmed deeper into quicksand in 2013
2013 has not been a good year for PCs or their users.
Acer takes the wraps off a new 21.5-inch, sub-$800 AIO PC
Acer just unveiled an all-in-one desktop PC that won't break the bank.
Hooray for cheapskates! Acer takes the wraps off $300 touchscreen Chromebook
Starting in early December, there will be another Chromebook for you to choose from.
Acer unveils $900 Aspire R7 Haswell-powered convertible notebook
Acer just took the wraps off its latest sub-$1000 notebook.
Acer releases new C720-2848 Chromebook, available for $200 from Best Buy, Amazon today
Acer just took the wraps off their new C720-2848 Chromebook today, which is awfully cheap and pretty light.
Acer unveils a pair of new TravelMate ultrabooks
Are ultrabooks on your gift shopping list? Acer has a couple of new options coming down the pipe you might want to take a look at
Acer’s new Iconia A3 tablet knows which way is up, ready for launch in October
Acer has announced the Iconia A3 Android tablet, which is equipped with a 10-inch screen, a quad-core processor, and a clever feature called IntelliSpin which can tell which way round the screen should be even when it's flat on the table.
Acer’s Liquid S2 smartphone can record 4K video, but will you see the difference?
Acer has announced the Liquid S2 smartphone/tablet hybrid, complete with a 6-inch 1080p display and a quad-core processor. However, its headline feature is the ability to record video at an amazing 4K resolution.
Acer launches three new ultra high-res LED monitors, gets touchy with one
Acer unveiled the touch-enabled ultra high-resolution T272HUL monitor yesterday, along with its non-touch high-res counterparts, the B276HUL and B296CL.
Acer partners with Zynga, Pokki to offer specialized ‘game arcade’ on new PCs
Acer crafted a partnership with Pokki Games and Zynga in order to bring a specialized application store called the Acer Arcade pre-loaded with new PCs.
Acer plans to bring a product to the wearable tech market in 2014
According to a high-ranking Acer executive, the company is planning to bring a wearable (possible watch) tech product to the brand new market next year.
Acer Aspire Z3 all-in-one debuts with 23-inch touchscreen, Harman Kardon speakers
Acer introduced the Aspire Z3 23-inch all-in-one today with a 1920x1080 full HD touchscreen display that's large enough for gaming and to double as a TV.
Acer enters phablet market with 5.7-inch Liquid S1 device
Acer unveiled its first phablet at Computex on Monday. The 5.7-inch Liquid S1 features a 5.7-inch display, 8-MP front camera and 2-MP back, a Mediatek quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage, expandable to 32GB.
Acer updates Aspire S7 and S3 Ultrabooks with next-gen processors and touchscreens
Building on the success of the Aspire S7 and the Aspire S3, Acer announced new versions with 4th-gen Intel Core processors, improved battery life, and WiDi.
Acer launches $380 Iconia W3: World’s first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet
The first 8-inch tablet running a full version of Windows 8's here: the Acer Iconia W3. Available June 4 for $380, it comes with Office Home & Student 2013.
Acer to launch $400 Android-running AiO PC [Updated]
The Acer AiO PC concept bursts onto the scene with an Android operating system, an ARM processor, and a very affordable $400 price tag.
Acer’s new $200 C710 Chromebook ditches the HDD for a 16GB SSD
Acer introduces a $200 C710 Chromebook that's basically identical to the $280 C710 but comes with a 16GB SSD and 2GB RAM. It's available at Best Buy now.
W3-810 Windows 8 tablet shows its 8-inch screen again, this time on Acer’s own website
The W3-810 tablet running Windows 8 Pro has shown up on Acer's Finnish website, shortly after it made a brief appearance on Amazon's website, and was tipped for release at the beginning of June.
Acer execs approve of Windows Blue, Microsoft’s learning how ‘people living on earth think’
In an interview with the WSJ, Acer hints that the upcoming update to Windows 8 will make it easier to navigate the OS for users with older, non-touch PCs.
Acer executive tips the W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4
An Acer executive has tipped the Acer W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4. Recently leaked through Amazon, the W3 is set to be one of the first, small Windows 8 tablets, and could cost just $380.
Acer still hates Windows RT, decides new hardware can wait
Acer has apparently cancelled its long-delayed Windows RT tablet, with the firm's president saying it doesn't see any value in adopting Microsoft's struggling platform, at least not in its current form.
Amazon accidentally outs new 8-inch Acer Windows 8 tablet
Looks like Amazon has spilled the beans on a new tablet release by Acer - the first ever miniature Windows 8 tablet, though likely not the last. The product was posted and quickly removed from the digital retailer's site.
Acer refreshes Aspire V5 notebook series, announces new V7 Ultrabooks
Acer refreshed its V5 notebooks and unveiled a brand new V7 series. Both will be available with or without touch, and SSDs are an option with the V7.
Acer Iconia A1 vs. iPad Mini vs. Galaxy Note 8.0: Spec showdown
Earlier today, Acer officially the new Acer Iconia A1. We compared it to two industry leaders to see how it stacks up against the competition.
Acer Aspire P3 vs. Surface Pro: Convertible tablet spec showdown
A challenger to the Windows convertible tablet throne has appeared! Acer is entering the convertible tablet battle with the Aspire P3.
Acer unveils Aspire P3, a tablet and Ultrabook in one
At its global press conference in New York City on Friday, Acer unveiled its new Aspire line of convertible tablets, including the 11.6" Aspire P3.
Acer challenges the iPad Mini with the 7.9-inch, quad-core Iconia A1 tablet
Acer has launched a new tablet at a special event in New York, the Iconia A1. It runs Google Android and is equipped with a 7.9-inch screen and a quad-core processor.
Acer unveils the Aspire R7: A twisty, turny Windows 8 hybrid, on sale May 17 for $1000
Acer has announced the Aspire R7, an innovative gadget which is designed to make touchscreen laptops easier and more pleasurable to use.
New Chromebooks from Asus and Acer reportedly coming later this year
Both Acer and Asus are rumored to be prepping new Chromebooks for the second half of 2013, just as Intel is getting ready to announce $200 Android laptops.
Is Microsoft trying to snuff out Android with its ‘tax,’ or just milking it?
Guess what? Microsoft collects fees on the majority of Android devices sold worldwide. Is this "Microsoft tax" hurting Android...or just your wallet?
Acer’s new laptop doubles as the Enterprise in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ teaser
A yet-to-be-announced Acer Windows 8 laptop stars as the USS Enterprise in a 30-second teaser for the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' from J. J. Abrams.
Bad day to be Windows 8: New OS blamed for 14% drop in Q1 PC sales
Thud. That's the sound of PC sales dropping 14 percent in the first quarter of this year according to a new report, and Windows 8 is getting all the blame.
Acer’s $280 C710 Chromebook hits stores March 17
Starting March 17, you'll be able to pick up the latest Acer C710 11" Chromebook powered by an Intel Celeron processor with a 320GB hard drive for just $280.
Acer and HP working on spicing up notebook designs
Acer and HP are working on innovative new designs for their forthcoming notebooks, specifically those based on Intel's new Haswell chip architecture.
Acer unleashes new 1080p HD monitors with super thin frames
Acer new line of H6 monitors feature full 1920 x 1080p HD resolution IPS display panels with a viewing angle of up to 178 degrees and a razor-thin frame.
Acer plans budget quad-core Android tablet range to tackle Google and Amazon
Acer's president has indicated the firm plans to release 8-inch and 10-inch budget Android tablets later this year, both with quad-core processors, to steal some of Google and Amazon's market share.
Acer president says Windows 8 was a sales flop, but is that Microsoft’s fault?
Acer President Jim Wong said that fourth-quarter shipments of Windows 8 computers paled in comparison to Chrome-based ones. But the numbers may not tell the whole story.
HP preparing to launch its own Chromebook
HP is joining Acer, Samsung, and Lenovo in releasing a Chromebook. Talk about a big get for Google