Computex 2013: Acer Debuts 8-Inch Windows 8 Tablet

Taipei: The Acer Iconia W3 was introduced at a press event at Computex along with other new products that highlight the company's focus on redefining technology through touch, including the new Acer Aspire S7 and S3 Ultrabooks as well as the Liquid S1 phablet. #AcerTouch.

Acer Iconia W3 is an 8.1-inch tablet running Windows 8 with Intel Inside, bringing entertainment and PC capabilities into a single hand. With Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 pre-installed at no additional expense, the Acer Iconia W3 is the the mobile companion.

Iconia W3 provides at good tablet experience, with a design that is compact enough to use comfortably in one hand for reading and web browsing, with a screen large enough for entertainment and desktop applications. It's ideal for professionals, students and families who want the ease of use of a one-hand tablet along with access to programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

"With the Iconia W3, Acer is giving those who create, read, work and play in the Windows environment a device they can hold in one hand that does it all," said Michael Birkin, Acer Chief Marketing Officer.

The Acer Iconia W3 provides up to 8 hours of battery life(2) to boost all-day productivity in classes, while traveling, or simply for staying in touch throughout the day. Connected Standby helps extend battery life by turning the display off while the device remains powered on to handle background tasks. W3 keeps consumers connected to Wi-Fi networks and hotspots with 802.11b/g/n wireless technology.

Pricing and Availability

The Iconia W3 with 32GB and 64GB capacities will be available starting Q2, 2013. For details about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer.