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Acer unveils dual screen laptop |
Acer has launched the Iconia, a laptop-cum-tablet computer with two touch screens. The new dual-screen laptop has two 14 inch displays, including one in place of a traditional keyboard.The Iconia, which was unveiled at a press conference in New York, features two touch-screens protected by ultra-tough Gorilla Glass.The device can be used like a traditional laptop, with the second screen doubling up as a virtual keyboard, or can serve as a tablet-style computer, reports the Telegraph.A tablet computer is a portable computer equipped with a touchscreen as a primary input device.Users can spread the desktop across both screens, or use one to watch a video or surf the web, and the other to write an email or edit photos.The device features palm sensors to detect the position of the user’s hands, and automatically launch the virtual keyboard when needed.
Acer said the Iconia, which runs Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, would introduce “a brand new tablet experience”.
“This level of commitment to touch technology is something no other PC vendor can compete with,” said Jim Wong, president of Acer.
The Iconia, which goes on sale in Britain Jan 8, will cost 1,499 pounds. The device uses Intel Core i5 processors, and a minimum of 4GB memory and up to 750GB hard drive.The success of Apple’s iPad has prompted scores of consumer electronics manufacturers to launch their own rival devices.Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, which runs Google’s Android operating system, is considered one of the closest competitors to the iPad. |
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Acer unveils dual screen laptop |
Acer has launched the Iconia, a laptop-cum-tablet computer with two touch screens. The new dual-screen laptop has two 14 inch displays, including one in place of a traditional keyboard.The Iconia, which was unveiled at a press conference in New York, features two touch-screens protected by ultra-tough Gorilla Glass.The device can be used like a traditional laptop, with the second screen doubling up as a virtual keyboard, or can serve as a tablet-style computer, reports the Telegraph.A tablet computer is a portable computer equipped with a touchscreen as a primary input device.Users can spread the desktop across both screens, or use one to watch a video or surf the web, and the other to write an email or edit photos.The device features palm sensors to detect the position of the user’s hands, and automatically launch the virtual keyboard when needed.
Acer said the Iconia, which runs Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, would introduce “a brand new tablet experience”.
“This level of commitment to touch technology is something no other PC vendor can compete with,” said Jim Wong, president of Acer.
The Iconia, which goes on sale in Britain Jan 8, will cost 1,499 pounds. The device uses Intel Core i5 processors, and a minimum of 4GB memory and up to 750GB hard drive.The success of Apple’s iPad has prompted scores of consumer electronics manufacturers to launch their own rival devices.Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, which runs Google’s Android operating system, is considered one of the closest competitors to the iPad. |
With the BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) launching the PlayBook early next year, the tablet is set to become the next big device in the new year.With the roaring success of Apple’s iPad which has sold in millions since its launch in April, RIM has joined major players in the electronics industry to rush into the market with their versions of the tablet.In 2011, consumers will have multiple choices — from Apple’s iPad, to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, Dell’s Streak, Hewlett Packard’s Slate 500, Toshiba’s Folio 100 to Android tablets.Apart from RIM, laptop maker Acer, PC maker Asus and Toshiba and cell phone makers Nokia and LG too are set to enter the tablet market.Because of their easy portability, the tablet market is set to shoot over 19.5 million units this year itself and cross 54 million next year and 208 million in 2014, according to Forbes. “Tablets fill the void between smart phones and laptops,” Forbes quotes Jason Oxman of the Consumer Electronics Association as saying. “This could easily be called the year of the tablet. Apple kicked off the craze in January when it unveiled its iPad. By the time the iPad went on sale in April, the device had racked up so much buzz (and pre-sales) it was clear Apple had produced another hit. “The electronics industry took notice. With the holidays approaching, everyone from PC makers to cellphone manufacturers, monitor suppliers and booksellers is racing to release some version of a portable, touch-screen computer,” Forbes says.The tablets vary in their prices, weight, size and operating systems. At the lower end, France’s Archos tablets will cost from $100 to $300, while HP’s Slate 500 is priced at $799 as it is aimed at business people.Pocket-sized Archos tablets are also the smallest in size, varying from 2.8 inches to 5 inches. In comparison, Toshiba’s Folio 100 will almost be a giant with its display size of 10.1 inches and weight of more than 1.5 pounds. Apple’s iPad is 9.7 inches in size and weighs 1.5 pounds.BlackBerry’s PlayBook is 7 inches in size and weigh much less than the iPad. To distinguish the PlayBook from other tablets, the BlackBerry maker has developed a new operating system for it. Most of the other tablets will run the Android operating system.
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Mumbai: The Tata Docomo, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), today formally launched its 3G services. "It will equip customers with dual advantage and trusted service from the well known house of Tatas," Tata Teleservices President Pankaj Sethi told reporters here. The 3G network, set up with assistance of NTT Docomo, supports high speed internet access with speed up to 21.1 mbps and also supports High-Definition voice (HD voice) for a superior voice experience on calls, Sethi said."While 3G is next generation of mobility with its better voice clarity, fewer call drops and high speed internet, the impact is likely to have on consumers lives is much greater," Chief Operating Officer of the company, Anupam Verma said. The company also announced attractive and innovative plans like small screen plan and large screen plan, for consumer to upgrade to 3G life. The plan option are ranging from Rs 750 to Rs 200 offering 750 to 5,000 free call minutes, they said.Noted Film Producer,Director Mahesh Manjrekar and upcoming Marathi actor Amruta Khanvilkar were guests at the launch.
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