Acer has employed the Computex 2013 as a dais to launch the smallest Windows 8 tablet, dubbed Iconia W3. Having said that, the company has yet to pinpoint a specific release date, instead it has marked the whole of June as a bracket for the gadget’s availability.
Meant to appease a diverse target audience, the Acer Iconia W3 comes bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student which is otherwise worth $139.99 and offers Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. The manufacturer has moreover stressed on the tablet’s ability to support x86 legacy, on account of the OS’ inclusion.
The 8.1-inch Acer Iconia W3 which has been built around an LED-backlit touch display, is powered by a processor similar to the one residing within the W510 tablet belonging to the same series. This means the gadget gets its kick from an Intel Atom Z2760 chipset. The slab will be landing into stores in 32GB and 64GB variants, over and above which, it will endorse expansions of up to 32GB via a microSD card.
A 2MP camera rests on either side of the slate, facilitating activities ranging from capturing images and recording videos to permitting live face-to-face conversations. The inclusion of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and a power pack rendering a battery life of up to 8 hours should count as additional highlights of the device.
With a weight of 1.19 pounds, the Acer Iconia W3 tilts more towards the heavier side and it could be a tad difficult managing it on the go. In order to avoid a situation like that, people could opt for an optional full-size Bluetooth keyboard which resembles the one compatible with 13.3-inch notebooks, says the manufacturer. The value of this accessory sums up to €69 or $79.99.
In Europe, the 32GB model of the Iconia W3 will be up for grabs at a price of €329, while the 64GB variant will be stapled to an amount of €379. For those living within the boundaries of the US, it will be made available at a starting MRP of $379.
Specifications:
– Platform: Windows 8
– Display: 8.1-inch LED-backlit display
– Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
– Processor: Intel Atom Z2760
– Camera: 2MP front- and rear-mounted
– Storage configuration: 32GB or 64GB
– Expandability options: Up to 32GB via microSD card
– Battery life: Up to 8 hours