Acer Iconia-6120 Touchbook Dual-Screen Tablet Review

Acer has announced the upcoming availability of its new, powerful and highly-anticipated dual-touchscreen tablet, dubbed as Acer Iconia-6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook, which the company claims as the world’s first tablet equipped with a pair of 14-inch multi-touch HD widescreens, taking full advantage of its ultimate touch control capabilities through a set of Iconia touch-based applications – AppCards, based on Windows 7 Premium operating system.

In order to bring the touch control experience to a next level, the Acer Iconia Dual-Screen Touchbook allows users to easily launch virtual QWERTY keyboard by simply placing both palms on the bottom screen. Besides, the users also can place all 5 fingers on the screen in a grab gesture to instantly open the stunning unique Acer Ring (Acer Ring Control Interface) for easy, quick access to their favorite apps and features.

Key Features And Specs Of Acer Iconia-6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook:

• Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel Turbo Boost technology
• 4GB DDR3 memory, Intel HD Graphics and 640GB HDD
• Dual 14″ multi-touch LED-backlit displays covered by ultra-thin, fingerprint-resistant tempered GorillaGlass
• Social Jogger lets users simultaneously access to Facebook, YouTube and Flickr contacts
• Gesture Editor offers users a simple, intuitive way to set customized gestures for launching specific apps
• TouchBrowser for more comfortable Web surfing experience with touch input
• MyJournal deigned to keep clippings of Web sites and other info
• Dolby Advanced Audio v3 aimed for audio enhancement
• Virtual full-sized QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad
• 1.3 megapixel HD webcam for easy video conferencing
• Two USB 2.0, a USB 3.0, a HDMI port and Wi-Fi b/g/n connectivity

“The Acer Iconia Touchbook delivers a computing and visual experience like no other,” commented Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing manager for Acer America. “Whether the Touchbook is used by a small business owner or a student, its unique dual screen design enhances the interaction they will have with their digital data. Our compelling design and applications will let them discover new and much more personal ways to communicate and enjoy the computing experience, regardless of whether it’s work related or for personal enjoyment.”

Acer Iconia 6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook tablet which measures 9.7 x 13.5 x 1.2 inches and weighs 6.2 pounds is expected to hit the market in April 2011 for around $1,200, and the pre-orders is now available.