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  • Acer's Iconia Tab 8 delivers higher-end features at a good price

    If you want a higher-end Android tablet than can rival the iPad mini, take a look at Acer's Iconia Tab 8, set to arrive in the third quarter. We checked one out ahead of Computex in Taipei on Saturday and came away reasonably impressed with a device that incorporates some more cutting-edge specs but will retail for just €199 (US$270).

    Written by Michael Kan31 May 14 23:26
  • Acer back in profit, but barely

    After three consecutive quarters of net losses, PC maker Acer has reported a profit in this year's first quarter on better control of costs.

    Written by Michael Kan08 May 14 18:53
  • New CEO tries to break Acer's reliance on PCs

    Jason Chen has been Acer's CEO for about 100 days, but he's already making major changes at the company as he boosts efforts to diversify beyond PCs and turn around years of financial and operational instability.

    Written by Agam Shah01 May 14 07:07
  • Hands on with Acer's Aspire Switch 10

    Acer's dual-purpose Aspire Switch 10 can function as a Windows 8 tablet and laptop, but the shape-shifting product's uniqueness is in its magnetic keyboard base, an element not found on other hybrid devices.

    Written by Agam Shah30 April 14 07:24
  • Acer's first wearable is a smartband

    Acer is entering the wearable market with a fitness-tracking smartband for use with mobile devices.

    Written by Agam Shah30 April 14 01:48
  • Acer's Switch 10 puts a new spin on hybrid design

    Acer has given a fresh look to detachable hybrids with its magnetic Aspire Switch 10 tablet, which it showed off at an event on Tuesday, where it also demonstrated what it says is the fastest Chromebook yet.

    Written by Agam Shah30 April 14 01:28
  • Thank XP: Desktop PC sales take off again in Western Europe

    PC sales in Western Europe have risen after 13 consecutive quarters of decline, according to market research company Gartner. The market research company said government spending and the replacement of machines running Windows XP contributed to the growth.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs10 April 14 22:43
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