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Google unveils Chromebase all-in-one for businesses
Google unveils Chromebase all-in-one for businesses
Google has launched a new Chrome OS-based all-in-one, the Chromebase, for businesses in need of secure video conferencing in smaller meeting areas. 03 Apr 2016 - 2 comments
Acer unveils 'frameless' edge-to-edge gaming monitor
Acer unveils 'frameless' edge-to-edge gaming monitor
Acer will reveal some great new PC monitors at the upcoming CES event next week, including a gaming monitor with an edge-to-edge frameless design. 03 Jan 2015 - 1 comment
Acer's struggles leads to ouster of CEO, President
Acer's struggles leads to ouster of CEO, President
The major Taiwanese PC maker, which continues to struggle financially, has accepted the resignations of Chairman and CEO J.T. Wang and President Jim Wong. 24 Nov 2013
Acer to move away from Windows and move more towards Android, ChromeOS
Acer to move away from Windows and move more towards Android, ChromeOS
Acer has noted this week that it will reduce its exposure to Windows PCs and laptops and instead invest more in non-Windows business such as ChromeOS and Android devices. 10 Aug 2013 - 1 comment
New Acer AIO will run on Android
New Acer AIO will run on Android
With ARM-based processor 01 Jun 2013 - 6 comments
Acer delays Windows RT tablets following Microsoft's Surface release
Acer delays Windows RT tablets following Microsoft's Surface release
Acer has delayed the release of Windows RT tablets after Microsoft released the Surface with Windows RT tablet just last week. 31 Oct 2012 - 2 comments
Acer announces new Jelly Bean tablet
Acer announces new Jelly Bean tablet
Acer has announced their latest, the Iconia Tab A110, a 7-inch Android tablet. The new tablet runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Acer says ...... 20 Sep 2012 - 5 comments
Asus says goodnight to Eee PC netbooks
Asus says goodnight to Eee PC netbooks
Asus has finally pulled the plug on their netbook pioneer line, the Eee PCs. Announced in 2007 at the then unheard of price of $199, the ...... 09 Sep 2012 - 3 comments
Acer to release Windows Phone 8 device in late 2013
Acer to release Windows Phone 8 device in late 2013
While most manufacturers are planning Windows Phone 8 devices for the end of this year, Acer seems to be taking a backseat, waiting until the ...... 19 Jul 2012 - 18 comments
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
Acer: Microsoft Surface tablet is just marketing ploy
While most of the media seems to agree that the Microsoft Surface tablet is a potential game-changer, one company sees it as a marketing ploy. ...... 21 Jun 2012 - 3 comments
Toshiba, Acer, Asus to unveil Windows 8 tablets
Toshiba, Acer, Asus to unveil Windows 8 tablets
According to Bloomberg, Toshiba, Acer and Asus will unveil Windows 8 tablets next week. Asus will show off tablets with optional keyboard ...... 04 Jun 2012
Google slashes prices on Chromebooks
Google slashes prices on Chromebooks
Samsung and Acer have slashed prices on their Chromebook models, and Samsung has introduced a new Series 5 netbook, as well. In conjunction ...... 21 Nov 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft signs new Android patent deals with Acer, ViewSonic
Microsoft signs new Android patent deals with Acer, ViewSonic
Microsoft has announced two new patent licensing agreements. Those deals are with Acer and ViewSonic, companies that manufacturer Android tablets. ...... 09 Sep 2011
Acer launches world's first 7-inch Honeycomb tablet
Acer launches world's first 7-inch Honeycomb tablet
Acer has launched the Iconia Tab A100 in the U.S. this weekend, the world's first 7-inch Android tablet to ship with Honeycomb. The tablet ...... 14 Aug 2011
Acer founder: Tablets, ultrabooks are fads
Acer founder: Tablets, ultrabooks are fads
Acer founder Stan Shih has made some bold statements today, claiming that popular tablets are just short-term fads. Additionally, Shih throws ...... 05 Aug 2011 - 5 comments
Acer intros colorful new netbooks
Acer intros colorful new netbooks
Acer Inc. adds new colorful netbooks to its line-up. With unique names such as "Banana Cream," "Blueberry Shake," "Papaya Milk," and "Strawberry ...... 02 Jul 2011 - 5 comments
Acer to bring its first Chromebook to U.S.
Acer to bring its first Chromebook to U.S.
Acer America announces forthcoming U.S. launch of Acer AC700 Chromebook. The AC700 (pictured) is the first in Acer's planned line of products ...... 29 Jun 2011 - 3 comments
Acer constructs Taiwan's fastest supercomputer (Video)
Acer constructs Taiwan's fastest supercomputer (Video)
Acer constructs 177 TFLOP supercomputer, ranks 42nd on latest TOP500 list. After being awarded the contract in November 2010, Acer constructed ...... 24 Jun 2011 - 1 comment
Google shows off first Chromebooks
Google shows off first Chromebooks
Google has introduced two Chromebooks today, one made by Samsung and the other made by Acer. The netbooks will run on Google's Chrome OS. ...... 11 May 2011 - 9 comments
Acer adjusts PC sales forecast due to strong competition from tablets
Acer adjusts PC sales forecast due to strong competition from tablets
Acer, one of the top PC companies in the world, has lowered its forecasted PC sales for the Q1, revising an expected 3 percent year-over-year ...... 29 Mar 2011
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