The Verge - Acer at CES 2012: Aspire S5, Timeline Ultra, Iconia Tab A700, and AcerCloudhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52801/VER_Logomark_32x32..png2012-01-08T18:21:36-05:00http://www.theverge.com/rss/stream/24563632012-01-08T18:21:36-05:002012-01-08T18:21:36-05:00Acer Aspire Z7871 AIO hands-on pictures
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<p>Although <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.theverge.com/products/brands/acer/4">Acer</a> didn't give any stage time its new all-in-one entry, the 27-inch Aspire Z7871 made a fairly good first impression sitting idly by next to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.theverge.com/products/aspire-s5/4687">Aspire S5</a>. Measuring 3.5cm thin at points (the bump on the top third of the computer is a fair bit larger, but still very thin), the computer features an LED HD touchscreen, the "next-generation Dolby audio optimization" (which we couldn't really test at the noisy event), a number of USB ports and TV tuner, and an minimal stand design. More interesting to us is the bundled chiclet keyboard, which has similar design aesthetic and a bundle touchpad that doubles as a virtual numpad when you activate the screen. No word on specs. The representative we spoke with said it should be coming...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692367/acer-aspire-z7871-all-in-one-hands-on-picturesRoss Miller2012-01-08T18:13:07-05:002012-01-08T18:13:07-05:00Acer Iconia Tab A700 video preview and specs: 1080p display, Android 4.0, quad-core Tegra 3
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<p>Acer tried to keep the name <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692228/acer-quad-core-tablet-1080p">under wraps</a>, but we found it on the device itself: the title of the company's all-new quad-core tablet is the <a href="http://www.theverge.com/products/iconia-tab-a700/4688" class="sbn-auto-link">Iconia Tab A700</a>. It's the same super-specced device we saw <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/29/2669573/acer-iconia-tab-a700-first-pictures-leak-out-source-corroborates-1920">leak out</a> a week ago, meaning 1920 x 1200 resolution, quad-core Tegra 3 processor clocked at 1.3GHz, and Ice Cream Sandwich as the shipping OS. The A700 is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2012.</p>
<p>The new slate will come with Bluetooth support, a microSD card slot, HDMI port, and a few of <a href="http://www.theverge.com/products/brands/acer/4" class="sbn-auto-link">Acer's</a> software customizations. One of them is the Acer Ring, a circular launcher menu that lets you access specific apps straight from the lock screen. I also spotted a couple of homescreen widgets, though this is still broadly Android 4.0. The gallery...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692352/acer-iconia-tab-a700-1080p-quad-core-android-4Vlad Savov2012-01-08T17:34:13-05:002012-01-08T17:34:13-05:00Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra hands-on pictures and impressions
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<p>A crowded a dimly-ilt room with green LEDs strewn about is no way to showcase a new laptop, but we digress. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.theverge.com/products/brands/acer/4">Acer's</a> 14- and 15-inch Timeline Ultra don't have the slimness of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.theverge.com/products/aspire-s5/4687">Aspire S5</a> but still it boasts eight hours of charge and a DVD slot. Aesthetically there aren't much differences between the two devices — the AC power adapter moves from the back on the 14-inch to the left side on the 15-inch, for example, and the SD card / headphone jack have slightly different positions along the right edge. Otherwise, both have two USB ports, HDMI, and ethernet port on the back. In our brief time with the laptop, the keyboard felt snappy and the touchpad surprisingly not bad, but don't take that as gospel — a few minutes of use isn't enough to...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692289/acer-timeline-ultra-hands-on-picturesRoss Miller2012-01-08T17:28:02-05:002012-01-08T17:28:02-05:00Acer Aspire S5 hands-on video and pictures
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<p>Acer's new ultrabook, the <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692078/acer-announces-aspire-a5-worlds-thinnest-ultrabook">Aspire S5</a>, is living up to the "ultra" in its name: it's the thinnest ultrabook yet, which is a feat for a category defined by its thinness. It also offers a Thunderbolt port, a first outside of Apple's Mac computers. Acer describes its design as inspired by a razor's edge, and the reason for it is clear to see, the sides of the Aspire S5 come down to a sharp edge, sharper even than on the MacBook Air.</p>
<p>Another unique addition to the S5 is the way you access its I/O ports. There are USB and HDMI connections next to the Thunderbolt port, all of which are at the back of the computer and accessible by a door that slides open and closed, dubbed Magic Flip by Acer. The cool thing about it is that the opening mechanism...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692000/acer-aspire-s5-ces-2012-hands-onVlad Savov2012-01-08T17:26:28-05:002012-01-08T17:26:28-05:00Acer's AcerCloud unveil is a blatant iCloud ripoff
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<p>Which is which? Acer just showed off its <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692088/acer-takes-to-the-cloud-with-acercloud-service-to-launch-in-q2-2012">AcerCloud service</a>, something that already sounded suspiciously like Apple's iCloud. Even the "PicStream" element sounds a lot like Photo Stream. Still not convinced? Acer basically ripped off Apple's slide wholesale, outside of the font, which is a simulacrum of Apple's font of yore. Check out both slides below.</p>
<p>We try really hard to highlight the important distinctions that companies bring to their me-too services, but Acer isn't making it easy. Let's try a little harder next year, yeah guys?</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692245/acers-acercloud-unveil-looks-a-little-familiarPaul Miller2012-01-08T17:08:55-05:002012-01-08T17:08:55-05:00Acer teases quad-core Iconia Tab with 1080p display
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<p>Acer gave us a quick look at its next-generation Iconia Tab tablet today, during the company's press conference at CES. Acer's Campbell Kan held up the tablet, revealed that it has a 1080p display and a quad-core processor, and then quickly whisked it away, saying only "isn't it cool?" We're pretty sure we're looking at the Iconia Tab A700, which we <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/29/2669573/acer-iconia-tab-a700-first-pictures-leak-out-source-corroborates-1920">saw pictures of</a> a few weeks ago, but we'll be trying to track down the mysterious tablet for a closer look.</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692228/acer-quad-core-tablet-1080pDavid Pierce2012-01-08T16:29:23-05:002012-01-08T16:29:23-05:00Acer CES 2012 press conference live blog
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<p>Acer comes to CES 2012 in a state of flux. In the past 12 months, the company has <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/acer-changes-its-logo-hopes-to-start-afresh/" target="_blank">changed its logo</a>, parted ways with its CEO (Gianfranco Lanci, who now <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/6/2686588/lenovo-hires-gianfranco-lanci-former-acer-ceo">works for Lenovo</a>), and decided on a <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/27/2663263/acer-tablet-smartphone-strategy">new strategy</a> of fewer, higher-quality products. With such a catalog of changes, all we can expect for sure is that there'll be products at Acer's press event today — follow along with our live blog to find out their number, pricing, and kind.</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2691548/acer-ces-2012-press-conference-live-blogVlad Savov2012-01-08T15:47:06-05:002012-01-08T15:47:06-05:00Acer takes to the cloud with AcerCloud service, to launch in Q2 2012
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<p>Acer has today announced its entrance into the cloud computing space with a feature dubbed AcerCloud. The company says the service — which will be bundled with Acer consumer PCs beginning in the second quarter of this year and available worldwide in Q4 — "securely connects all personal smart devices for anytime, anywhere access." Both media libraries and documents will be synced across connected products including smartphones and tablets; Android will be supported at launch, with Acer promising compatibility with Windows-based devices in the future.</p>
<p>AcerCloud's PicStream / clear.fi Photo component automatically stores cellphone-captured photos for a period of 30 days, during which they can be permanently backed up to a user's PC....</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2012/1/8/2692088/acer-takes-to-the-cloud-with-acercloud-service-to-launch-in-q2-2012Chris Welch