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Acer launches super-thin, Thunderbolt-equipped Aspire S5 for $1,400

Acer launches super-thin, Thunderbolt-equipped Aspire S5 for $1,400
  • Posted June 14, 2012, 3:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Acer is stepping up its game in the Ultrabook market with an updated version of their S3 model as well as an all-new Aspire S5 that’s being touted as the thinnest Ultrabook currently available. The 13.3-inch laptop, which was first unveiled...

Rumor: Acer working on 15-inch Ultrabook, targets $699 price

Rumor: Acer working on 15-inch Ultrabook, targets $699 price
  • Posted December 21, 2011, 10:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Acer's first Ultrabook offering was met with lukewarm reviews, but being the least expensive and one the first to be available has apparently worked well for the company. Now, according to DigiTimes' sources within the supply chain, the Taiwanese manufacturer…

PC makers losing interest in tablets, focusing on Ultrabooks

PC makers losing interest in tablets, focusing on Ultrabooks
  • Posted December 15, 2011, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • After struggling to play catch-up for more than a year, PC vendors are reportedly losing interest in competing against Apple (and now Amazon) in the tablet business. As you well know, Apple has maintained an iron grip on the market…

Toshiba's first ultrabook to hit Best Buy for $900

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  • Posted November 11, 2011, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • It's been a lonely month for the Zenbook and Aspire S3, but the industry's first ultrabooks are about to get some company. Toshiba's Portege Z835 will soon be available exclusively through Best Buy for $900 -- $200 less than Asus'…

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook coming this week for $899

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook coming this week for $899
  • Posted October 10, 2011, 4:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Acer's first "ultrabook" is finally hitting the market this week with a price below the magic $1,000 mark and a surprisingly good feature set. The 13.3-inch Aspire S3 is 0.51 inches thin and weighs only 2.98 pounds. Its chassis is…

Ultrabooks on track for 2011/2012, some may have 2560x1400 display

Ultrabooks on track for 2011/2012, some may have 2560x1400 display
  • Posted October 6, 2011, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • According to DigiTimes' industry sources, HP and Dell will launch their first ultrabooks sometime after rival system vendors, including Acer, Asus, Toshiba and Lenovo. The former reportedly plans to ramp up ultrabook production at the end of this year via…

Acer announces Aspire S3 ultrabook, starts at €799

Acer announces Aspire S3 ultrabook, starts at €799
  • Posted September 2, 2011, 10:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • Following the lead of Toshiba and Lenovo, Acer is officially joining the ultrabook fray at the IFA trade show in Berlin with the Aspire S3. The device has a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 display, measures 0.51-inches thick, runs a low…

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