Acer Intros PCs, Tablets, Wearable

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Acer reveals its back-to-school portfolio at a "Touch More Connected" press event, one complete with All-in-One (AIO) PCs, tablets, notebooks, hybrids and even a wearable device.

Acer AIOThe first devices seen come from the AIO PC selection-- the premium Aspire U5-620 and the budget-conscious Aspire Z3-615. The U5-620 features a 23-inch 10-point touchscreen users can lay-flat or tilt with a single touch, and is powered by 4th generation Intel Core CPUs and optional GeForce GTX graphics.

It also carries up to 1TB of hybrid storage, 16GB RAM and Skype-enhancing features such as a front-facing dual-array microphone, front-facing "hi-fi" speakers and a 1080p webcam.

Meanwhile the Z3-615 is the more basic option, with an adjustable IPS display and 4th generation Intel Core CPU within a sleek metallic stand.

As for notebooks, Acer offers the Aspire V 11 (touch) and E 11 11.6-inch notebooks together with the Aspire E 14 (14-inch) and E 15 (15-inch) models, all with Intel and AMD CPUs and casing in several different colours.

Liquid LeapThe company also offers a Chromebook-- the self-descriptive Acer Chromebook powered by an Intel Core i3 CPU.

In the tablet section of the event one can see the Iconia Tab 7 (a 7-inch aluminium number with a quad-core CPU and phone functionality via 3G antenna). the One 7 (a 7-inch Android tablet with a dual-core Intel CPU and casing in 10 different colours) and the Switch 10 (a 10-inch hybrid with a magnetic detachable keyboard).

And finally Acer reveals its first piece of wearable electronics-- the Liquid Leap, a touchscreen-equipped 17mm-wide band handling both fitness and notification duties. It launches alongside a new Acer smartphone, the curvy 5-inch Liquid Jade.

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