Acer's award winning Aspire R7 updated with Haswell and a pen

Acer's award winning R7 Ultrabook-convertible-tablet hybrid is getting a much anticipated update by way of new 4th Generation Intel Core processors. The new Haswell chips should improve battery life on the multi-functional notebook which is known for having four modes of use including regular notebook, Ezel mode, Pad and display. Aside from improving the architecture, Acer has also included the Acer Active Pen, so users can enjoy greater accuracy and a more comfortable feel when writing and drawing using the inductive stylus.  Battery life is still expected to be subpar. Acer is including new apps that take advantage of this technology. Price is €999 and Canadian pricing has yet to be set for the notebook which will ship Q4 2013.

Acer reveals special Star Trek edition of the Aspire R7 notebook up for auction

Acer and Paramount Pictures have partnered in the creation of a series of rare Aspire R7 Limited Edition notebooks  to celebrate the release of the film, “Star Trek Into Darkness.”  Acer created only 25 units of the revolutionary R7 touch-enabled Limited Edition notebook and none have been available for purchase. The notebooks will be put into auction staring June 14th for a good cause.

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