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Acer Liquid E2: instantly catch everything

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  • Quad-core processor and 42 Mbps connectivity[1] so that everything loads quickly
  • Awesome stereo audio via dual speakers and DTS SoundTM
  • 8MP camera with fast continuous shooting and crisp 1080p video at 30 fps, to capture the best moments

Bioggio (Switzerland), April 24, 2013- Following the success of the Liquid E1 and Z2, Acer today unveiled the Liquid E2 smartphone. This is the latest addition to the lineup and the third smartphone Acer launched since the beginning of the year, further strengthening the company commitment to the smartphone market.

Targeted at multimedia user, the Liquid E2 is the first Acer quad-core phone with optional dual[2] SIM card slot giving users all the convenience of having two mobiles in one and easily manage personal and business communications. High-performance quad-core processor combined with an HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps) data connection lets favorite apps react quickly and flow smoothly, while web pages and streaming media load very quickly. Everything responds instantly.

The Liquid E2 is equipped with a zero shutter delay 8MP camera, so every moment can be instantly caught when the capture button is pressed. With speedy continuous shooting, users can take up to 8 pictures per second just by holding down the camera softkey. While the camera lets users capture everything around them, the large 4.5" qHD display based on IPS technology with wide viewing angle allows enjoying photos or videos with friends or family.The camera is also capable of recording crisp 1080p videos at 30 fps so that any event will be memorable.

Liquid E2 also features an impressive dual-speaker system and DTS SoundTM for enhanced audio with volume maximization, so users can enjoy their favorite music at its best. The integrated Moodagent creates music playlists based on an individual's mood or uses songs from the library to create playlists that not only matches a person's mood, but also a specific taste in music. 

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, France, followed by Spain, UK, Italy, Germany and Russia starting from mid-May at a suggested price of €229. The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in two colours: Rock Black and Classic White.

Liquid E2 Specifications

Size

Dimensions

131 x 68 x 9.9 mm

 

Weight

140 g (with battery)

Battery

Talk time

Talk time: up to 9 h

 

Standby time

Standby: up to 450 h

 

Capacity

2000 mAh

Radio

HSPA

900 / 2100 MHz (42Mbps DL, 11Mbps UL)

 

GSM / EDGE

850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

Processing

CPU / Modem

Quad Core 1.2 GHz

 

ROM / RAM

4 GB / 1 GB

Imaging

Camera

8 MP AF with flash LED, BSI sensor + 2MP front

Display

LCD

4.5" qHD

 

Touch screen

Cap. Touch

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

802.11b/g/n

 

Bluetooth / FM

Class 3.0+EDR / FM receiver

 

GPS

Yes, with A-GPS support

 

Micro-SD slot

Yes

 

SIM slot

Dual SIM or Single SIM*

 

Micro-USB

Yes

 

Audio output

3.5mm audio jack, Dual speaker

Sensors

Sensors on board

Accelerometer, e-compass, light sensor, proximity Sensor

Hard keys

Volume

Volume Up / Down keys

 

Power

Power key

OS

Version

Android Jelly Bean

UI

Version

Android default

Text Entry

Keyboard

Google virtual keyboard / SWYPE Input Method

Messaging

Universal inbox

SMS, MMS, E-mail

 

Email

Gmail

 

IM

Gtalk

Web

Browser

Android Browser

 

Search

Google Search

Entertainment

Video, Music

Google default

 

Video streaming

YouTube

 

Social network

Facebook

Productivity

Push mail

Gmail

 

PC sync

Google Cloud sync

 

Cloud sync

Acer Cloud

 

Office

Polaris Editor

Location-based Services

A-GPS

Satellite Data Update

 

Maps & directions

Google Maps, Latitude, Street View

Online Store

App download

Google Play Store

Online Update

 

FOTA

SAR

 

0.227 W/kg (Head, CE)

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is an information and communication technology company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's green supply chain delivers environmentally friendly PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones -tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Ranked No. 3 for notebooks globally (IDC 2012), Acer employs 8,000 people, and 2012 revenues reached US$14.7 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

[1] Actual connectivity speed may vary. Required data service is sold separately.

[2] The availability of the Liquid E2 Duo with dual sim will depend on the market.