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    Acer Not Interested in Producing iPad Competitor Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 3, 2010
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, right. Acer said the same thing about Acer not getting into netbook when EEE PC first came out.
     
    Skyshade, Feb 3, 2010
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    I reckon they are waiting to see how the market likes the iPad and whatever else comes out to rival it. Maybe if they take off, then we would probably see an acer version.
     
    Full-English, Feb 7, 2010
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  4. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Probably better off they don't join this market.
     
    Thaenatos, Feb 9, 2010
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  5. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    Hmm ... I was actually thinking the same thing....
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, Feb 10, 2010
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    Meever Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed. Acer's poor build quality+Small portable device you are suppose to carry around everywhere = Trouble
     
    Meever, Feb 17, 2010
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    Hmm that's weird, last time I check my 4 + year old acer is still running strong even after being in the destructive hands of my 15 year old brother for 2 years. I believe he even had a heavy receiver fall on it not too long ago and it still works perfectly fine.
     
    Thaenatos, Feb 18, 2010
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    type of person who are persistent and unwilling to change their perception on certain kind of brand
     
    devilcm3, Feb 20, 2010
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  9. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    It'd be interesting to see if Acer actually does make one, like bangert said, they are probably waiting to see how the market responds.

    Acer has actually gained quite a large name, and making a statement like that puts it down, I once thought the same, but now, I think Acer is quite good.
     
    Joel, Feb 28, 2010
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