Acer executives yesterday previewed tablet computers planned for release next year, including three Android-based devices and one that runs Windows. They also detailed plans to introduce a portable computer that has the form factor of a laptop but replaces the keyboard with a second touchscreen, allowing users to use a virtual keyboard or some other form of touch-based interface.
One of the upcoming tablets has a 10″ screen and runs a Qualcomm dual-core 1GHz processor. This unit will feature the ability to show 1080p high definition video and have full support for Flash. Configurations running Windows and Android will be offered. For customers seeking Android tablet options, the company will offer a 7″ model, as well as a 5″ ‘mini-tablet’. All are expected to be ready in the early part of next year, depending on when Google finishes the Android 3.0 operating system.
The portable computer, called Iconia (pictured), will be available in the early part of next year. It will feature two 14″ screens and will run Windows 7, along with Acer software for recognizing touch commands. The primary screen can show content, while the bottom screen can be used for navigation, or a single application, such as a browser showing a Web page, can be extended across both screens.
At a press event in New York, the company also previewed some new software services for users of Acer hardware. In particular, the Clear.Fi service will allow home users to share content across different Acer and non-Acer devices. This service will be available within the next six months.
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