Almost two months after we learned that it would be unveiling its first ever gaming tablet, Acer has finally announced that pre-order is now open. We didn’t notice but it’s been delayed for a week already. Those who’ve been waiting for this new Android tablet can now order the Predator 8. The name alone makes me want to believe it’s one kick-ass gaming device. You see, the Taiwanese company wants to break into the mobile gaming market with this tablet.
Showcased at the IFA event in Berlin last September, the Acer Predator 8 boasts of the following specs: 8.0-inch screen with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, 1.6-2.4 GHz quad-core Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor, 32GB or 64GB onboard storage, microSD card slot, 2GB RAM, 5MP rear-facing Full HD cam, 2MP selfie camera, WiFi, and an unknown battery that can last up to 8.5 hours.
If you’re familiar with the Acer Predator line of smartphones, accessories, and gaming computers, you’d understand why the Predator 8 looks that way. It will remind you of the Predator 6 phone. Design may seem weird to some but it looks well-built with a very nice grip that is meant for hardcore gaming.
Tablet also features Acer’s Quadio (four speakers) for high-quality sound. Acer actually describes the tablet as “audiodacious” so you know what to expect from the Predator 8. For more touchscreen sensitivity and better onscreen controls, you can rely on Acer’s very own Predator Precision Plus technology.
Acer Predator 8 gaming tablet is affordable at only $299.99. Specs can still be improved for gaming but for that price, it’s all good. We have no idea if there will ever be a 3G/LTE variant if you’re the type who stays at home all day long to play games, then the WiFi model is enough. You can pre-order for an Acer Predator 8 starting today from Acer online.
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