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Video hands-on shows off the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Aside from announcing both powerful 13-inch Chromebooks and 15-inch value options on Wednesday, Acer was also showing off its previously announced Chromebook Tab 10. We’re still waiting on a release date for the $329 Chrome OS tablet but at least we have a better idea of how the slate looks and works thanks to my former co-blogger from a decade ago, Brad Linder.

At Brad’s Liliputing site, he posted a hands-on look at the Chromebook Tab 10 and it’s worth the look if you’re considering a purchase of this tablet.

I agree with Brad that this is likely the way Android tablets will move forward over time: Running on Chrome OS with the addition of Android app through the Google Play Store. That combination of a full desktop browser with mobile apps is the game changer I’ve been hoping for since 2012 as Chrome OS started to gain a more touch friendly interface.

It sounds like Brad asked Acer if the company would be making a keyboard attachment for the Chromebook Tab 10 but no dice: You’ll need to supply your own. A wireless Bluetooth keyboard would do the trick although I suspect that USB-OTG is supported — we’ll have to test it and see — for those who want to use a wired keyboard.

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Kevin C. Tofel

5 thoughts on “Video hands-on shows off the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

  1. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these chrome os tablets! Do you know if Acer said anything today regarding an international (UK) release date?

    1. Sorry just to clarify.. I know your post says we are still waiting for a release date, just wondering if anyone has heard anything regarding release outside of the US market. Thanks 🙂

  2. How many times will Acer announce the Tab 10 before they actually start shipping it? 😉

    I’ve tried a couple Bluetooth keyboards with my regular Chromebook. The function keys sometimes map oddly, but otherwise it works fine.

  3. I like my android launcher and live wallpaper, and the fact that my tablet uses almost no power when in standby and wakes instantly

  4. Okay, I want this! I know I need it like a hole in the head, but I want this!!!
    I’m not when sure I’ll use the stylus as intended, but…

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