Acer goes all out on touchscreen tablets, introduces the Aspire 1420P
If the Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT is a touchscreen tablet version of the Acer Aspire 1810T, then what do you think the Acer Aspire 1420P is? That’s right, it’s a convertible touchscreen version of the company’s cheapest laptop with an Intel CULV processor: the Acer Aspire 1410.
While the Aspire 1410 goes for as little as $400, there’s no official word on the price for the 1420P yet. But Acer has posted a product page for the new laptop. Here’s a rundown of the specs:
* CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Cuelro SU2300 dual core
* Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD
* Display: 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel or 1024 x 60 pixel multitouch
* RAM: Ships with up to 4GB (upgradeable to 8GB)
* Storage: 250GB/320GB HDD
* Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Ethernet, optional Bluetooth, optional UMTS/HSPA/HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE modules
* I/O: 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, headphone, mic jacks
* Webcam: 640 x 480
* Battery: 6 cell, 5600mAh, 62.16WHr
* Dimensions: 11.2″ x 8.2″ x 1.4″
* Weight: 3.79 pounds
* Colors: Black, blue, red
In related news, Acer has posted a new Touch page to describe multitouch gestures that can be used with Acer computers with touchscreens and touchpads. There’s also a section on Acer’s software applications designed for touch. And it looks like Acer will add a section with information about touch enabled PC models soon.
