Acer debuts budget Android KitKat smartphone Liquid Z200

Acer is debuting a new smartphone they consider to belong in the budget range but it will carry Android’s latest operating system inside. The Liquid Z200 comes with a 4-inch WVGA display, DTS Studio Sound, and 2-megapixel rear camera. It also has Quick Mode feature that customizes the user experience depending on who is handling the device. The Z200 has a Basic Mode for children; Easy Senior Mode for the elderly; Classic Mode for smartphone newbies; and Keypad Mode for those who need their smartphones mostly for calls.

It will be available in five colors and will come with an optional flip cover. Acer did not specify the price yet but the phone will be available in the third quarter of the year.

Source: Slash Gear

Acer enters wearable tech race with Liquid Leap smartband

Acer isn’t going to sit out the wearable tech race. The company has given reporters a sneak peek at its smartband during a press event in New York. They won’t reveal too many details about the Liquid Leap. What we know so far is it’s a 17mm-thick smartband that works as a smartwatch and fitness tracker and it features a 5-inch or so Gorilla Glass display. Like other wearables, you receive call and text notifications on the device.

Acer said they wanted to keep the look and feel to it quite simple. It will supposedly have around a five-day battery life and it might be bundled with the Liquid Jade flagship smartphone. The launch of the device is set around late July or August. Quite a way off at the moment but we’ll keep you posted for any updates.

Source: Tech Radar

Acer becomes Official Partner of Toronto Blue Jays

Acer, the number one provider of notebooks in Canada, announced that it is an Official Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays and will support the team with a national marketing campaign throughout the 2014 season.

As the exclusive category partner for laptops and tablets, Acer will have its presence known with marketing programs and in-stadium promotions designed to ensure Toronto Blue Jays fans enjoy their favorite team while getting to know more about Acer. Hit jump for more details about the partnership.

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Acer refreshes Chromebook line

Acer wants to further its stake in the Chromebook market with a new 11.6-inch machine. The C720P-2600 model, or C7 for short, packs in a 1366 x 768 touch-screen, Intel Celeron 2955U processor in an approximately three-pound notebook. It also has 32GB SSD storage and 2GB RAM, which are typical specs for Chromebooks. The C7 will be on display at Acer’s CES booth and is said to carry a US$299. It comes in Moonstone White, is bundled with Gogo Inflight Internet passes, and will be available this month.

Source: CNET