We’ve already talked about HTC’s plans to release BREW-powered handsets, which will most likely target low and mid range of the market, and now we have another player interested to adopt Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM)’s mobile platform. It’s Acer, which seems to plan assaults on multiple fronts – Windows Mobile, Android and BREW!

We got the information from DigiTimes’ article which says the Taiwanese company will launch 8-10 smartphones in 2010. From there we also learn that Acer will rely on ST-Ericsson 6719 3G chipset solutions for entry-level Android smartphones, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon will expectedly be used for high-end models. I’m presuming we’ll have much more details to share on the subject during the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. If you remember, last year the company unveiled 8 WinMo smartphones at a single event, which was followed by a delicious meal. So you see, we love Acer on many levels!

[Via: DigiTimes]

Ok, we know Acer is serious when it comes to Android. Their latest Acer Liquid A1 stands as a solid proof, but so are earlier reports we’ve been writing about. Like that’s not enough, now we have the company’s VP of Asian handset division saying that Acer will release “five to six” additional Android smartphones in early 2010. Apparently, it’s not only the high-end devices Acer will push, but also some for the low- and mid-range segments.

With CES being around the corner and Mobile World Congress after that, we’ve no doubts the Taiwanese company will flush us with press releases. Hopefully, one of them will also say their Timeline AS1810T-8679 laptop is now available in Europe. I just had to add that.

[Via: Engadget]

Good news for all the AT&T (NYSE: T) fans out there, if any. The carrier may be adding the Snapdragon-powered Acer Liquid A1 Android smartphone to its portfolio in the near future. That’s 1GHz CPU baby!!!

The FCC has approved the version of the Liquid that comes with AT&T’s 3G bands – 850 / 1900 MHz, meaning the device is ready for prime time.

Since the Christmas shopping season is closing within two weeks, I would bet AT&T will use CES to officially add its support to the Android platform. And yes, we salute them for taking that route!

And no, we don’t have this confirmed. It’s only me thinking/hoping out loud.

[Via: Unwired View]

This is almost completely off topic. Actually I’m talking about a very small laptop, so it’s kinda mobile related.

Anyway, I wanted to use my small influence as a blogger on IntoMobile to plead Acer to start selling the 11.6-inch Timeline AS1810T-8679 laptop in Europe.

At the moment this particular model is not available in Europe – ANYWHERE! Why is that is beyond me. All we have are some crappier versions which come with lower-end CPUs and less RAM. The version I want to buy comes with a dual core 1.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and 4GB of RAM. It could be yours for $599 on Amazon, though unfortunately it’s currently unavailable.

That particular model is very close to my dream machine – it’s fast and portable enough so I could use it both at home (connected to a large monitor) and while travelling.

Please Acer – do something about it. Sending me a unit would be a nice thing to do. I’ll pay for it!

Acer’s first Android handset, the A1 Liquid, which was announced back in October, will apparently be shipping this week. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, the A1 is packing a 3.5″ WVGA display,  1 Ghz processor, A-GPS, 5 megapixel camera, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Acer remains tentative about its entry into the crowded smartphone market, aiming at 8-10 handset releases per year, and hope to nab a 6 – 7% market share in the next 3-5 years, but Android should do a better job at spearheading Acer’s entry than Windows Mobile. Leaked projections for the A1 are estimating 1.5 – 2 million sales in 2010, and 500,000 before the end of the year, though it’s a little late launching to reasonably expect in-store holiday stock to be stable. Acer Mobile’s homepage still isn’t showing anything more than a teaser for the Liquid, but we’ll be keeping an ear out for something official in the next week.

[via Reuters]

Acer, the personal computer firm who purchased E-Ten a little over a year ago, has set some ambitious targets for themselves according to an internal estimate that was leaked to Digitimes. By the end of this year Acer hopes to ship between 400,000 and 500,000 smartphones, while in 2010 they think they can do better with 1.5 to 2 million units. If they pump out attractive Android devices, like the A1, then there is nothing stopping them, but if they stick to Windows Mobile … the future really isn’t so certain. The source who leaked the internal estimate also says that Acer has some deals lined up with Taiwanese operator Far EasTone Telecommunications, CSL of Hong Kong, SFR and Bouygues of France, Wind of Italy, and a yet to be determined American operator in 2010. Hey Acer, how about making a 1700 MHz 3G device for T-Mobile (NYSE: DT)? They’re taking a lot of risks, so signing a company with no previous history of US sales should be right up their alley.

We told you about Acer’s renaming scheme and it’s happening now. The computer maker turned smartphone manufacturer has officially unveiled its Windows Mobile 6.5 lineup, consisting of two series of devices – beTouch and neoTouch.

beTouch are more affordable handsets and at the moment there are three models in the series – E100, E101 and E200. On the other end, neoTouch only has a single “member” at the moment and it’s the Snapdragon-powered S200 aka F1.

Detailed specs were not unveiled, and the same goes for exact prices. We do, however, know these babies will sell from £159 to £295 ($259 to $481) at retail, unlocked. If some carrier jumps in, expect the pricing to go further down. And yes, we’ll be watching for carrier partner announcements, have no doubts about it…

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

I can’t help myself. Doing some digging around this morning on the Android-Powered Acer Liquid A1, and have come across some new images. This comes to us via the folks at Pocket-Lint, seems as though they’ve had some hands-on time with the A1, but not the typical build we’ve seen thus far. This one was all dressed up in red. Slap a Ferrari logo on the back and call me a race car driver, me likey. Check out all of the images below.

Happy Friday, all! Remember the Acer A1 Android phone that went all official on us yesterday? Today I’ve stumbled across a full spec list for the A1, and it looks not half-bad. Key features/specs include:

• 3.5? WVGA (800 × 480) Capacitive
• Processor: Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM) QSD 8250 1GHz (we will see who is actually to 768 Mhz)
• 256 MB SDRAM
• 512 MB FLASH ROM
• 115 × 64 x 12.43 mm
• Weight 135g (including battery)
• HSDPA Category 8/ HSUPA Category 5 /UMTS (2100/1900/900 Mhz) for EU
• HSDPA Category 8/ HSUPA Category 5 /UMTS (2100/1900/850 Mhz) for US
• GSM: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• GPRS/EDGE: Class B, multi-slot class 10
• Messaging: MMS, SMS
• WLAN: 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Built-in AGPS Support
• 5MP camera with Auto-Focus
• Accelerometer
• Light sensor
• 3.5mm jack
• Capacitive button: Home, Search, Back, Menu
• Battery: Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1.350 mAh capacity
• Up to 5 hours talk-time for WCDMA / Up to 6 hours for GSM

To top it off, the good folks at CNET have also posted some great images of the device. I’ve included a gallery below for your android-lovin’ eyes. I have to admit, I’ve never really been an Acer fan, but this one looks sharp.

[Via: Androinica]

Back in June, Dusan reported that a new Android-powered device may be coming to us via Acer in November. Looks like the details were deadly accurate, as Acer has officially announced the Liquid A1 Android Phone. No pricing or launch date details have emerged yet, but a November launch would make a lot of sense to me, especially if they’re just announcing it now.

Details on the Liquid A1:

• Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM) Snapdragon chipset clocked at 768Mhz
• Android 1.6 ‘Donut’ installed
• 800×480 WVGA capacitive touchscreen
• 5MP camera with geo-tagging, ISO, self-timer, auto-focus and more
• Comes in 3 colors: white, red and black
• Excellent power management and battery performance
• Integration with your favorite social networks including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Picasa and more
• ‘Spinlets’ app provides free streaming of music and video from around the world. Share content with your contacts via email or the web (eager to learn more about this!)

She looks like a tight device. Can’t want to learn more. Stay tuned!

You can read the official release over at Acer.