Acer launches 8.1-inch Iconia W3 Windows 8 tablet for Rs 30,499
Acer has launched the Iconia W3, a new Windows 8 powered tablet featuring an 8.1-inch display, for the Indian market....
Acer has launched a new Windows 8-powered Iconia W3 tablet. The tablet sports an 8.1-inch display and is the only option in the small form factor when it comes to Windows 8 devices. The Iconia W3 will be available in India from Rs 30,499 onwards.
The tablet makes use of a dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor clocked at 1.8GHz, which includes hyperthreading. The display has a 1280 x 800 resolution and there's onboard Intel HD graphics. The tablet has 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, a 2 megapixel front camera and one on the rear as well.
The Iconia W3 is the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet
While the device is offered in both 32 and 64GB internal storage options, there is no mention of expandable storage so far. The Intel HD Graphics ensures that the tablet can output at full-HD via its micro-HDMI port. Connectivity is taken care of by USB 2.0 as well as 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. The Iconia W3 has a promised 8-hour battery life, but only a hands-on test will be able to ascertain that. The paired keyboard is similar in size to those found on larger 13.3-inch notebooks.
The Iconia W3 comes with access to Microsoft Office 2013 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.The device weighs 540 g and is 11.35 mm thin. The tablet also pairs with an optional Bluetooth keyboard through a dock, which holds the device upright for typing and also allows you to carry the keyboard with the tablet, like a notebook.
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