Acer announces 7 and 10-inch Android tablets

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/mobile-computing/notebooks-and-tablet-pcs/Acer/acer_tablets/Acer_Android%20Tablet_detail_01-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Acer has unveiled a triumvirate of new tablets this week, showcasing 7- and 10-inch Android tablets and a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet.</P><br /><P>The computing company took to the stage in New York to show off its new tablet range, while also delivering news of its dualscreen tablet — the <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/hands-on-acer-iconia-review-910369">Acer Iconia</A>.</P><br /><P>The smallest tablet announced is the 7-inch Android device. The screen boasts a resolution of 1280 x 800, is 16:10 and has full touch capabilities. </P><br /><P>It has a front-facing camera and a dual-core processor. This means that Adobe Flash 10.1 is supported.</P><br /><P>The tablet comes with both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and there's DLNA connectivity on board.</P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Acer android tablet" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/notebooks-and-tablet-pcs/Acer/acer_tablets/Acer_Android%20Tablet_detail_02-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG><BR></STRONG></P><br /><P>The 10.1-inch Android tablet has a full capacitive screen, boasts Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and is just 13.3mm thick. There is also an HDMI port on board and 1080p playback. </P><br /><P>For gaming, there is a gyroscope on board and Acer is guaranteeing you will be able to play games on the device that are "an entertainment experience on par with the best game consoles".</P><br /><P><STRONG><img alt="Acer windows 7 tablet" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/notebooks-and-tablet-pcs/Acer/acer_tablets/Acer_Window7%20Tablet_01-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG><BR></STRONG></P><br /><P>Finally, there is the 10.1-inch Windows tablet. This has a full-size keyboard, a docking device, is only 15mm in depth and weighs less than a kilo.</P><br /><P>The tablet has a next-gen AMD chip inside and is boasting "a superior touch experience".</P><br /><P>There are also two 1.3MP cameras, one rear and one front-facing, on board.</P><br /><P>This is topped off with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.</P><br /><P>The Acer 7-inch tablet and Acer 10-inch tablet have a UK release date of April 2011. The 10.1-inch Windows tablet has a UK release date of February 2011.</P><br /><P>Pricing for all of the devices is to be confirmed.</P>

Acer announces 7 and 10-inch Android tablets

Acer has unveiled a triumvirate of new tablets this week, showcasing 7- and 10-inch Android tablets and a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet. The comp...

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