Acer launches the new Iconia W3 in the Philippines, prices start at P19,900!

Acer Philippines has just launched at the New World Hotel the Acer Iconia W3, the industry's first full-featured 8.1-inch tablet running Windows 8 and a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor. For only Php19,900 (SRP), the Acer Iconia W3 will be initially available to Smart then be available in retail stores by end of July. The Acer Iconia W3 also comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 at no additional expense. More details after the jump.

With the combined global technologies from two of the world’s IT giants, be unstoppable when you use the Acer Iconia W3. Its brilliant architecture lets you enjoy the full functions and benefits of a power-packed PC in everything you do, wherever you may be.

Designed with the latest generation Intel Atom Z2760 1.5GHz processor with up to 1.8GHz Intel Burst Technology and a DDR3 1066MHz memory, this small but incredibly light computing tool with its impressive features can definitely satisfy and convince the market of its power, performance and usability.

It comes with a unique full-sized wireless Bluetooth keyboard dock ideal for students and travel bloggers who don’t rely much on pens and would want to write anytime, anywhere. The Windows Office Home and Student 2013 bundle make a premium choice for an application that offers great value and a significant competitive advantage against other computing tools.

The Acer Iconia W3 also qualifies as browsing buddy for web surfers, netizens and social networking buffs because of its connectivity qualities, either via 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi capability or Bluetooth 4.0+EDR SW.

In addition, its 8-hour long battery life (Lithium-Ion battery (25.16W) removes any worries about frequent recharging and thus adds to the Acer W3’s reliability factor, good news for sales executives, entrepreneurs and corporate executives who need to create an impression in the middle of an important client call or sales pitch—minus the extra battery and awkward cable chargers.

Viewing videos or photos, or making Skype calls with friends or colleagues is no problem with the Acer Iconia W3’s 1280 x 800 WXGA display with a Capacitive 5-touch input touch screen and Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution to make it an even better companion.

Launched in front of IT experts, lifestyle writers and online media, the Acer Iconia W3 indeed impressed the crowd’s meticulous taste as they were given an actual and hands-on experience in a simulated environment.

The Acer Iconia W3 is the only tablet that can put the desktop into a single hand

After inspiring messages from Acer Philippines General Manager Manuel Wong and Microsoft Philippines Country General Manager Karrie Ilagan who partnered for this special product, all agreed that this computing device is one solid unstoppable competitor in the country’s competitive computing market.

Moreover, the event became a perfect venue to reveal that the Acer Iconia W3 will be first made available to corporate and individual subscribers of wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). With the Acer-Smart partnership, the tablet will soon be bundled with a variety of postpaid and prepaid packages that come with Smart Bro, the country’s ‘nationwidest’ mobile high-speed broadband service.

“Our partnership with Acer Philippines strengthens our move to provide subscribers with the latest and most advanced wireless devices in order for them to fully experience the superiority of our future-proof mobile network. We are proud to be the preferred partner of Acer as we work together to meet the growing demands of professionals who are constantly on the go,” said Charles A. Lim, Executive Vice President and Head of the Wireless Consumer Business of Smart and Sun.

Acer Iconia W3 Specifications
8.1-inch (1280×800) capacitive display, 186ppi
1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor
Microsoft Windows 8 OS
2GB DDR2 RAM
32GB/64GB internal storage
2MP fixed-focus rear camera
2MP fixed-focus front-facing camera
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth 4.0
micro-USB 2.0 port / micro-HDMI port
Li-Ion 6800mAh battery
Price: Starts at Php19,900 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Available in retail stores by end of July!