Acer unveils Windows 8-based tablets

Acer unveiled two new products running on Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows 8 operating system.

TAIPEI: TAIPEI: With the computer industry gearing up for the launch of Windows 8 later this year, technology companies have started to reveal their big plans. At Computex, the world's largest exhibition related to computer products and technologies, Acer on Monday showed a number of devices, including tablets, powered by Microsoft's next operating software. The company said that this year it would launch two tablets (W700 and W510), Aspire 7600U and Aspire 5600U all-in-ones, and Aspire 7 series ultrabooks powered by Windows 8.

Acer said that W510 is a convertible device. "The unique part of the W510 tablet is the tri-mode, allowing users to touch, type and view. Aside from the conventional tablet mode, it can be used in productivity mode. A detachable keyboard dock can be connected to the tablet for optimal typing as well as extending the battery life up to 18 hours. Rotating the tablet 295 degrees allows it to be used in presentation mode, which is excellent for watching a video, browsing a webpage or viewing a PowerPoint presentation," the company said.

W510 has a screen size of 10.1 inches while W700 has a full HD 11.6-inch screen.The smaller tablet will be priced at Rs $799 while W700 will cost at least $999.

S7 series ultrabooks will be available in two sizes -- 13.3-inch and 11.6-inch. Despite the comparatively small screens, both ultrabooks have full HD resolution and aluminum unibody design. The larger model also sports a glossy, sculpted glass cover.

The 13.3-inch model offers up to 12 hours of battery life, while the 11.6-inch model can run for up to 9 hours. Acer's S7 Series also features a light-sensing keyboard, which automatically detects changes in lighting conditions and adjusts the keyboard backlight brightness.

The Aspire 7600U has a touchscreen with support for 64 touch points. Acer said that Aspire 5600U is the thinnest all-in-one PC currently.

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