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Acer Launches $1100 All-In-One Android Computer

By TechTaffy Desk

acer_android_computerAcer has launched the TA272 HUL Android all-in-one computer with an ultra-high resolution 27-inch display, featuring a 10-point touchscreen, and Nvidia Tegra quad-core processor. The machine comes with Windows 8 certification, and can be used to project devices with Windows OS as well.

The Acer TA272 HUL comes with 16 GB internal memory and dual-band 802.11 abgn wireless. It is outfitted with two front-facing Dolby surround sound speakers and a 2MP webcam.

The Acer TA272 HUL has started shipping worldwide, and costs $1,099.

[Image courtesy: Acer]

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