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Acer unveils Liquid J as companion phone to Liquid Leap smartwatch [VIDEO]
While today’s Acer event was focused on the launch of two new low-cost 7-inch Iconia tablets, the company teased the audience with a look at two other devices being eyed for a summer launch. The Liquid Leap smartwatch — Acer’s first — would have been enough to keep us intrigued, but we also got our first look at the new Acer Liquid J.
While not much information was revealed about the handset, it is expected to be a competitively-priced midrange smartphone with an emphasis on ergonomic aesthetics. The device is said to feature no flat surfaces or sharp angle, instead showing off ample curves that should fit comfortably enough in the hand. About the only spec we can nail down from the presentation is a 5-inch display.
From the brief glimpse, the Liquid J shows some potential, especially considering the fact that plans are to bundle the phone with the Liquid Leap in order to deliver a solid one-two punch of Android power. Unfortunately, what might be the only functioning model in the world was only shown from afar and we didn’t get an opportunity to get some one-on-one time with the device.
Acer is planning a June launch for the new pair of devices, but details on exact availability and specific pricing are not available at this time. The picture should come into focus as the summer months near.
Acer announces the Liquid Leap, their first smartwatch [VIDEO]
Acer’s first round of announcements at today’s New York City event — a pair of new Iconia tablets – didn’t surprise us much, but Acer brought something else to town that we didn’t expect — their first wearable.
Dubbed the Acer Liquid Leap, this smartwatch / fitness activity tracker aims to provide a simple way for users to keep track of their workouts information, as well as give you a glance at your messages, notifications and, well, the time. It is a smartwatch, after all. The device will pair up with many Androids, though the Acer Liquid J that they unveiled alongside it (more on that soon) will likely get exclusive cuddling rights.
Their goal is to bundle the two together into one convenient package, but they also expressed plans to offer it standalone. They didn’t give any availability details outside of a slim “June” outlook, so pricing and exact release dates will have to wait until Acer feels comfortable releasing more information (the early word is that the Liquid Leap will be “competitively priced”). You can watch the product announcement straight from the event in the video above.
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