Acer's 8.1 Inch Iconia W3 Windows 8 Tablet Now Available in the US Starting at $350

[dgstorm]

Folks in the U.S. who are interested in picking up the Acer 8.1-inch Iconia W3 Windows 8 Tablet will be pleased to know that it is available for online ordering at Staples and Office Depot. Office Depot has the 32GB storage version of the device for $349.99, while Staples has the 64GB version for $429.99. Here's a spec refresh,

• 8.1 inch capacitive LCD multitouch display that offers a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
• Windows 8 Pro
• Dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 clocked at 1.8 GHz, which includes hyperthreading and comes with a built-in Intel HD graphics
• Dual channel 2GB RAM
• 2 MP camera in front and rear
• 32 and 64 GB internal storage options that is expandable by additional 32 GB via microSD card
• A micro-HDMI port
• USB 2.0 port and 802.11b/g/n WiFi
• Includes Microsoft Office 2013 edition pre-installed
• 8-hour battery life.

Here are a couple of links to grab one today,

Source: Office Depot & Staples

 

[TeknoBlast]

I might consider this if there's no sub-10 Surface RT being announced.

 

[dgstorm]

I think there might be so you may want to hold off for a bit.

 

[Tom T]

I ordered the 64gig version from Office Depot, delivery expected Thursday the 27th. $399 seems insanely reasonable for this combination of hardware and software.

 

[Tom T]

Just got confirmation my Acer W3 is out for delivery today, so I will know a lot more about this tablet tonight.

 

[tonyz3]

looking forward to a review