As expected, Acer has unveiled a new entry-level 2-in-1 Windows tablet that’s powered by an Intel Apollo Lake processor. It’s called the Acer Switch 3, and it’s a tablet with a 12.2 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, a built-in kickstand, a keyboard cover, and a starting price of $399. The Switch 3 should be […]
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Acer’s latest tiny desktop is the Revo Cube
Acer’s been offering mini desktop computers under the Revo name for a number of years, but the new Acer Revo Cube RN76 is one of the first that could be easily mistaken for an Intel NUC (or Gigabyte BRIX). It’s a little PC-in-a-box that measures 4.6″ x 4.4″ x 2.2″ and which weighs about 2.6 […]
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Acer Swift 3 notebooks coming in June for $599 and up
While the Acer Swift 1 laptop grabbed my attention at Acer’s press event in New York City, not everyone is looking for a small, inexpensive, low-power laptop with a fanless design. If you need a bit more power, there’s the Acer Swift 3 series. These 14 inch and 15.6 inch notebooks feature full HD displays, […]
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Acer Switch 5 2-in-1 tablet coming in June for $799 and up
Acer’s follow-up to the Switch 12 Alpha 2-in-1 Windows tablet I reviewed last year is called the Acer Switch 5. Like the 2016 model, the new tablet features a 12 inch, 2160 x 1440 pixel display, a fanless design, a keyboard cover, pen support, and a U-hinge that lets you prop up the tablet at […]
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Acer Swift 1 notebook with FHD display, Apollo Lake CPU coming this summer for $329 and up
6 Comments on Acer Swift 1 notebook with FHD display, Apollo Lake CPU coming this summer for $329 and upAcer is expanding its Swift line of thin-and-light laptops with a new entry level model called the Swift 1. Powered by an Intel Apollo Lake processor, this 13.3 inch laptop measures about 0.7 inches thick, weighs about 2.9 pounds, and has an all-metal case and a fanless design. It also features a full HD IPS […]
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Acer Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook is 0.74 inches thick
Acer is throwing its hat in the compact gaming laptop space with an unusual new notebook called the Acer Predator Triton 700. The notebook sports a 15.6 inch display and a body that’s just 18.9mm (0.74 inches thick). It’s not exactly the lightest laptop around, weighing in at 2.6kg (about 5.7 pounds), but it’s a […]
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Acer’s 2017 mid-year product lineup: New tablets, notebooks, and a 360-degree camera that makes phone calls
2 Comments on Acer’s 2017 mid-year product lineup: New tablets, notebooks, and a 360-degree camera that makes phone callsAcer is unveiling its back-to-school product lineup at an event in New York City today. The company has several new Switch 2-in-1 laptops, a few new thin and light Swift laptops, and a bunch of new gaming PCs. But there are also a few surprises, including a fanless all-in-one desktop computer and a handheld 360-degree […]
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Blu R1 Plus smartphone now available for $140
As expected, BLU is following up last year’s popular BLU R1 HD smartphone with a new model called the BLU R1 Plus. But while I was expecting the new phone to be another Amazon Prime Exclusive, it turns out it’s actually available from both Amazon and Best Buy… but the Best Buy version is cheaper, with […]
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Mele PCG03 fanless Apollo Lake mini PC launches for $159
Chinese device maker Mele’s first small form-factor desktop PC with an Intel Apollo Lake processor is now up for order for $159 from the company’s AliExpress store (although that may be a promotional price that will go up in a few days). The Mele PCG03 Apo features an Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core processor, 4GB of […]
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BlackBerry KeyOne launches May 31st for $549
The second BlackBerry-branded phone with Android software and a physical keyboard is almost here. TCL’s Blackberry KeyOne will be available in the US and Canada starting May 31st and priced at $549 (if you pay full price rather than buying from a wirlelss carrier at a discount). Preorders open May 18th. While the BlackBerry Priv […]