Acer Debuts Android Tablets For 2011 Release (PHOTOS)

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At a press conference on Tuesday, Acer unveiled two Android tablet devices. Both will go on sale in 2011, although neither have official names yet.

The larger tablet features a 10.1-inch multi-touch display and, according to Engadget, "a dual-core 1GHz processor, an HDMI output and a native 1280x800 (!) screen resolution." Consumers can also expect Flash support, front and rear-facing cameras (presumably for video calling) and a built-in Gyroscope for gaming.

The smaller, 7-inch device is built around a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU, boasts a native resolution of 1280x800 pixels, and supports Adobe Flash 10.1. Boy Genius Report writes that the device will also feature dual cameras and HDMI-output. Like its larger counterpart, the 7-inch version will come equipped with Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.

Acer representatives said the devices would be available in April 2011 but withheld specifics about operating systems and price tags. PCWorld suggests that Acer may be waiting for Google to release its Android 3.0 (aka Honeycomb) operating system.

IntoMobile reports that Acer also teased a "4.8-inch beast of a smartphone." Again, this device has no name, though IntoMobile was able to secure details about its "1024 x 480 resolution, 1GHz processor, 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera, HSPA+ 14.4 [capabilities]," plus a 21:9 aspect ratio. This handheld device is slotted for a 2011 release, too.

In addition, Acer shook things up with a unique device called the Iconia, a dual-screen laptop that operates on Windows 7, Engadget writes. Yahoo calls the twin 14.1-inch touch screens "dazzling."

According to WSJ.com, Acer is planning to open its own app store, which will carry software for the new devices.

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[Unimatrix42]

03:19 AM on 12/01/2010

You've got to admire the tech press, all tied up in knots like this is still 1995 and we're fighting the Mac vs. PC wars all over again -- all suffering with digital priapism in the hopes of seeing someone, anyone, please anyone do something to knock the dreaded iPad off!

Yawn. Wake me when something ships. Reviews I'm hearing from the field is that the Galaxy Tab is a horrid user experience, but hey, it runs that Superior Non-Sheep OS designed for all the Superior people who aren't iLemmings. Did I yawn yet? Never mind...

[onlythetruthcounts]

08:47 PM on 11/30/2010

So this device is coming out around the same time iPad Version 2 is, with the camera(s). It shall be interesting.

[jsgaetano]

04:27 PM on 11/30/2010

Still waiting for an 8.5x11" tablet for around $200 to $300.

[mados123]

04:20 PM on 11/30/2010

Notion Ink Adam!

[In NY]

11:05 AM on 11/29/2010

Tablets. App stores. What would this industry do without Apple?

[speckurban]

01:21 PM on 11/29/2010

Implying Apple invented apps and tablets.

[In NY]

01:26 PM on 11/29/2010

No. Stating that Apple CREATED the current tablet market, and all others are playing catchup. Windows 7. Android, RIM..all of them. Just as they attempted to do with smartphones, just as they attempted to do with music players. Apple may not invent categories, but they sure successfully redefine them.

[iQuit]

09:54 AM on 12/28/2010

Yeah, cause in a way, they kinda did.

[jsgaetano]

04:27 PM on 11/30/2010

Tablet PCs.  Desktop computing.  What would this industry do without Microsoft?

[In NY]

04:40 PM on 11/30/2010

Yea Tablet PCs were such a huge success. Haha. Desktop computing? Do you mean DOS based computing or the Mac-ripped-off Windows. (And don't bother telling me about Xerox, I've heard it all before).

[In NY]

10:34 AM on 12/01/2010

Yes, you're absolutely right. How could have I been so wrong. Apple stole from everybody else. You're the smartest, most tech-savvy person on this board...ev eryone else pales by comparison . Enjoy your life.

[Domingaux1969]

06:07 PM on 11/28/2010

Acer has always been a pretty good low cost derivative of other mainstream laptops like HP and Dell. Looks very interesting; the mainstay will be how open the Droid platform will be with 3rd Party apps going forward to keep pace with Apple, possibly even an upcoming RIM going forward.

[Alien Nation]

01:40 PM on 11/28/2010

I like the Iconia, great design. Not that I would ever buy anything from Acer. They are radio shack/sears computers lol.

[TheUSofA]

02:52 PM on 11/28/2010

Radio Shack/Sears computers....lol?

Get a clue.

[Alien Nation]

09:19 PM on 11/28/2010

You get a clue:

Radio Shack:
http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kw=acer

Sears:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?keyword=acer

The largest retailers of the crappy computer company known as Acer - AKA - packard bell.

[Steven Whitehead]

12:04 AM on 11/28/2010

Big and ugly. Just like everything Android it seems.

[TheUSofA]

02:55 PM on 11/28/2010

At least you don't have Steve Jobs telling you how you should use your device and tell you what you can and can't put on it.

[speckurban]

01:22 PM on 11/29/2010

He can't even do that. Ever heard of jailbreaking?

[firelord5000]

11:53 PM on 11/27/2010

Tablet + Desktop combo equals the same price as equally geared laptop (as desktop), and is far more useful for 95% of the people (excluding the 5% that travel heavily and need laptops). I can see laptops being business only eventually, with most people preferring to use a combo, or just tablet and desktop.

[Alien Nation]

01:40 PM on 11/28/2010

Most people get laptops because they want mobility only to find out they have no reason to take their computer anywhere else than their desk.

[freespeech2]

08:19 PM on 11/27/2010

(Continued) sting.

[freespeech2]

08:18 PM on 11/27/2010

Has anyone here tried the Viewsonic 10" Android tablet? It looks very intere

[JackHoffman]

05:08 PM on 11/27/2010

If it was round I could use it as a Frisbee too.

[ResearchtheFacts]

06:32 PM on 11/26/2010

Too bad they never ask potential consumers what they want or listen when they discuss tech toys.  Most are missing an opportunity.  Why buy a tablet when it is no more than a scaled down computer with serious limitations or you can't leave your cell phone home to take the tablet with you on the go to do all things?  

Until they make me something I can put into my pocket, has cell phone capabilities and I don't have to pay for an additional mobile plan to utilize it I won't be purchasing one.

People are insane if they are paying for a cell phone and tablet internet usage bill.  No telecom is getting that much of my money.

[Onutz]

05:12 AM on 11/27/2010

Apparently, they're only seeking customers who like fun more than they like work.

[Alien Nation]

01:41 PM on 11/28/2010

Which is generally the lowest profiting sector of tech sales.

[deweydecimal]

02:43 PM on 11/28/2010

Apparently being a slave to pay for tablet data plans is fun in your mind? No thanks, there's a million other things that I'd rather spend those bucks on. Like a steak.

[Morgantheaxe]

04:52 PM on 11/27/2010

With blue tooth there are a couple pads that you can use as your cell phone. Im kinda going the other way with this....I think its a shame they aren't asking desktop and laptop users what they want. If those users used a pad they most definetely would be saying trash the touchpad/mouse and gimme a touchscreen os.

[ResearchtheFacts]

01:58 AM on 11/28/2010

No I already have a smart phone and data plan but what I am not willing to do is add another plan for a tablet.  They had better find a way to merge the equipment for me to bite.

After awhile we will look like inspector gadget with the phone and tablet on us.  On top of it some of the features and services are duplicated.

[rmaenza]

12:33 AM on 11/25/2010

It sounds good but it's better to wait about six months and read the reviews from others. Plus there are more coming out in 2011, plus I am sure Apple will have a newer version with a camera and other features too. mainstreethost.com

[barrada nicto]

12:45 AM on 11/26/2010

Anything but Apple.

[Morgantheaxe]

04:55 PM on 11/27/2010

Sad for you. So far Apple has the best Pad available on the market. Looking forward to Ipad2. Im nobodys flunky so if better hits the market im so there, but of course im no Ihater either. See its just not cool to hate on Apple any more. Its pretty lame now actually.

[nogimmicks]

06:38 PM on 11/24/2010

Acer iconia dual screen tablet is over 6 pounds?!! A non-starter.
iPad and Sony X-series laptops are 1.6 pounds.

[RattleCat]

06:52 PM on 11/24/2010

Leaked price of 2200 euros, or $3,000 USD!

That would be another non-starter.

http://www.myhotnews.net/1906/acer-iconiaa-dual-screen-tablet-with-windows-7/