Acer was one of the first companies to launch an ultrabook, but it’s been a little while since we’ve seen a new model from the company. That changes this month with the introduction of the new 2.9 pound Acer Aspire S 13 laptop.
It launches in Europe this month for €699, and the Aspire S 13 should be available in North America in May for $699 and up.
That puts the Aspire S 13 squarely in the same category as the Asus ZenBook UX305 line of entry-level ultrabooks.
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Acer was one of the first companies to launch an ultrabook, but it’s been a little while since we’ve seen a new model from the company. That changes this month with the introduction of the new 2.9 pound Acer Aspire S 13 laptop.
It launches in Europe this month for €699, and the Aspire S 13 should be available in North America in May for $699 and up.
That puts the Aspire S 13 squarely in the same category as the Asus ZenBook UX305 line of entry-level ultrabooks.
Continue reading Acer launches S 13 ultrabook for $699 and up at Liliputing.
There’s no shortage of 2-in-1 tablets with Microsoft Surface-like designs. But the Acer Switch Alpha 12 manages to stand out.
Like the Microsoft Surface, this tablet has a 12 inch, high-resolution display and a detachable keyboard which also functions as a cover. And like the Surface Pro 4, Acer’s tablet is available with up to a Core i7 Skylake processor.
But unlike Microsoft’s tablet, every configuration of the Switch Alpha 12 comes with a keyboard and every model has a fanless design.
Continue reading Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a liquid-cooled, fanless 2-in-1 for $599 and up at Liliputing.
There’s no shortage of 2-in-1 tablets with Microsoft Surface-like designs. But the Acer Switch Alpha 12 manages to stand out.
Like the Microsoft Surface, this tablet has a 12 inch, high-resolution display and a detachable keyboard which also functions as a cover. And like the Surface Pro 4, Acer’s tablet is available with up to a Core i7 Skylake processor.
But unlike Microsoft’s tablet, every configuration of the Switch Alpha 12 comes with a keyboard and every model has a fanless design.
Continue reading Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a liquid-cooled, fanless 2-in-1 for $599 and up at Liliputing.
Acer’s Chromebook 14 for Work is a 3.5 pound laptop with support for up to a Core i5 Skylake processor, up to a 1920 x 1080 pixel display, and up to 8GB of RAM, making it one of the more powerful Chromebook options on the market.
But what really sets this Chrome OS laptop apart is the design: it has a Corning Gorilla Glass lid, which protects the top of the computer, but allows corporate customers to emblazon their logos or other designs beneath the glass and have it shine through.
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Acer’s Chromebook 14 for Work is a 3.5 pound laptop with support for up to a Core i5 Skylake processor, up to a 1920 x 1080 pixel display, and up to 8GB of RAM, making it one of the more powerful Chromebook options on the market.
But what really sets this Chrome OS laptop apart is the design: it has a Corning Gorilla Glass lid, which protects the top of the computer, but allows corporate customers to emblazon their logos or other designs beneath the glass and have it shine through.
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Acer’s first Windows 10 smartphone with support for Windows 10 Continuum starts shipping today. You can connect the Acer Liquid Jade Primo to a docking station, connect an external mouse, keyboard, and display and use the phone like a desktop.
But later this year, you’ll also be able to use it like a laptop. That’s because Acer has unveiled an upcoming laptop dock called the Liquid Extend. It’s a lot like the NexDock or Superbook, but it’s one of the first devices in this category from a major computer or smartphone company since Motorola discontinued its Lapdock.
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Acer’s first Windows 10 smartphone with support for Windows 10 Continuum starts shipping today. You can connect the Acer Liquid Jade Primo to a docking station, connect an external mouse, keyboard, and display and use the phone like a desktop.
But later this year, you’ll also be able to use it like a laptop. That’s because Acer has unveiled an upcoming laptop dock called the Liquid Extend. It’s a lot like the NexDock or Superbook, but it’s one of the first devices in this category from a major computer or smartphone company since Motorola discontinued its Lapdock.
Continue reading Acer Liquid Extend is a laptop dock for Acer’s Windows 10 phone at Liliputing.
A few weeks after Amazon started selling a $70 version of its entry-level Fire tablet, the company has officially announced that the Amazon Fire Tablet is now available at two prices:
- $50 for an 8GB model
- $70 for a 16GB model
But the company is also now offering additional color options. In addition to black, you can now buy the Fire Tablet in blue, purple, or orange (although Amazon calls the colors black, blue, magenta, and tangerine).
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A few weeks after Amazon started selling a $70 version of its entry-level Fire tablet, the company has officially announced that the Amazon Fire Tablet is now available at two prices:
- $50 for an 8GB model
- $70 for a 16GB model
But the company is also now offering additional color options. In addition to black, you can now buy the Fire Tablet in blue, purple, or orange (although Amazon calls the colors black, blue, magenta, and tangerine).
Continue reading Amazon’s cheapest Fire Tablet now comes in four colors with 8GB or 16GB of storage at Liliputing.
There are a handful of smartphone cases that feature E Ink displays, allowing you to view pictures, eBooks, or other items even when your phone’s color display is off.
E Ink would like to see more of those smartphone cases… so the company has unveiled a turnkey solution for smartphone cases featuring a 2.9 inch ePaper display.
This is basically a design that case makers can adopt to create a smartphone accessory that not only protects your phone, but which also connects with it wirelessly so that the second screen can communicate with your device.
Continue reading E Ink introduces 2.9 inch display for smartphone cases at Liliputing.
There are a handful of smartphone cases that feature E Ink displays, allowing you to view pictures, eBooks, or other items even when your phone’s color display is off.
E Ink would like to see more of those smartphone cases… so the company has unveiled a turnkey solution for smartphone cases featuring a 2.9 inch ePaper display.
This is basically a design that case makers can adopt to create a smartphone accessory that not only protects your phone, but which also connects with it wirelessly so that the second screen can communicate with your device.
Continue reading E Ink introduces 2.9 inch display for smartphone cases at Liliputing.
The $149 NexDock isn’t the only device designed to let you use an Android smartphone like a laptop. A new team has just unveiled a $99 option called the Superbook.
It looks like a laptop, but it’s basically a keyboard, touchpad and 11.6 inch display. It has no memory, storage, or processor. Instead, you can connect your phone and it lets you run Android apps on the larger screen.
The Superbook website is a little light on details, but one of the developers of the project has answered some questions on /r/Android:
- The dock has a 1366 x 768 pixel display.
Continue reading Superbook is a $99 laptop shell for Android smartphones at Liliputing.
The $149 NexDock isn’t the only device designed to let you use an Android smartphone like a laptop. A new team has just unveiled a $99 option called the Superbook.
It looks like a laptop, but it’s basically a keyboard, touchpad and 11.6 inch display. It has no memory, storage, or processor. Instead, you can connect your phone and it lets you run Android apps on the larger screen.
The Superbook website is a little light on details, but one of the developers of the project has answered some questions on /r/Android:
- The dock has a 1366 x 768 pixel display.
Continue reading Superbook is a $99 laptop shell for Android smartphones at Liliputing.
Recently Opera became the first major web browser to feature a built-in ad blocker that doesn’t require you to install a third-party extension. Now Opera has also become the first major web browser to include a built-in VPN.
The latest developer channel build of Opera comes with a virtual private network that you can use without paying a subscription. It could let you access some websites that might otherwise be restricted by your network and could provide an extra layer of security when you’re surfing the web on an unsecured connection.
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Recently Opera became the first major web browser to feature a built-in ad blocker that doesn’t require you to install a third-party extension. Now Opera has also become the first major web browser to include a built-in VPN.
The latest developer channel build of Opera comes with a virtual private network that you can use without paying a subscription. It could let you access some websites that might otherwise be restricted by your network and could provide an extra layer of security when you’re surfing the web on an unsecured connection.
Continue reading Opera browser now has a built-in VPN at Liliputing.
The FCC is considering an “Unlock The Box” proposal that would require TV providers in the United States to provide their content in a way that would let you access the channels you pay for on something other than a cable box. But the TV industry has been arguing that the proposal is unnecessary because providers are already working toward a future where you don’t need to buy a dedicated cable box.
Now Comcast is taking a big step in that direction.
Continue reading Comcast to let you watch cable TV without a cable box (using Roku or other supported smart TVs) at Liliputing.
The FCC is considering an “Unlock The Box” proposal that would require TV providers in the United States to provide their content in a way that would let you access the channels you pay for on something other than a cable box. But the TV industry has been arguing that the proposal is unnecessary because providers are already working toward a future where you don’t need to buy a dedicated cable box.
Now Comcast is taking a big step in that direction.
Continue reading Comcast to let you watch cable TV without a cable box (using Roku or other supported smart TVs) at Liliputing.
Google’s Chrome web browser and Chrome OS operating system are turning 50. And by that, I mean, the browser is less than 8 years old, but after months of testing, Google is pushing the 50th major release of Chrome to the public.
Among other things, the update brings improvements for push notifications and media playback to Chrome Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. But some of the biggest changes are specific to Chrome OS.
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Google’s Chrome web browser and Chrome OS operating system are turning 50. And by that, I mean, the browser is less than 8 years old, but after months of testing, Google is pushing the 50th major release of Chrome to the public.
Among other things, the update brings improvements for push notifications and media playback to Chrome Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. But some of the biggest changes are specific to Chrome OS.
Continue reading Google Chrome (and Chrome OS) hit version 50 at Liliputing.