Tarsus Technologies has announced that pre-orders have opened for Acer's Aspire S7 Ultrabooks.
Shane Krog, Acer product manager at Tarsus Technologies, says these new machines are some of the first to be designed expressly for Microsoft Windows 8.
"As such, they feature a 10-finger touch-screen; an ultra-speedy on- and off-cycle; and revised power-saving features that allow for social networking information, e-mail and other critical information to be updated while the machine is asleep," he says.
"They're also available in two form factors - 13-inch and 11-inch - and make a number of features that have been hinted at by the technology industry for the past year now, a reality" he adds.
Along with the 10-finger touch-screen, features include a true HD display and a chassis that's an astounding 1.2cm thin and 1.28kg light in the case of the 13-inch, and 1.2cm thin and 1.03kg light in the case of the 11-inch.
Both models also boast Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection, which means they are able to cope perfectly with constant pressure, even when folded through 180-degrees for table-top use.
"Remarkably, despite the diminutive nature of these new Ultrabooks, there's a ton of additional features to go around. These include a backlit keyboard, two USB 3.0 ports, a micro-HDMI output for extending visuals onto a larger screen and Dolby Home Theatre Audio for immersive sound," Krog adds.
"Rounding things out with between five and six hours of standard battery life and between 10 and 12 hours through an optional, extended battery pack, these machines also prove that they're great as business workhorses.
"We're convinced they will be met with a great deal of enthusiasm when they ship later this month," he concludes.
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