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More than just a non-functional concept, the Acer Iconia just might be the world's first working dual-touchscreen laptop. Aside from the two 14-inch displays, it boasts "Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and is equipped with an Intel Core i5-480M / 560M / 580M CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory." Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.

There's also a 320/500/640/750GB hard drive, Acer's CrystalEye webcam (1280x1024 resolution), 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, integrated 3G WWAN, gigabit Ethernet, a four-cell battery and a total weight of 6.18 pounds.

Amazon has the Acer Aspire AS5251-1805 15.6in Laptop for just $379 shipped, originally priced at $479.99. This computer "offers powerful AMD V Series performance, the latest connectivity technology and rich media features at practical price." Product page.

3GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB); ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics (with 256 MB of discrete video memory) is equipped with 40 stream processors and an advanced 3D engine to provide support for hybrid graphics when paired with this system's Windows operating system.

Amazon has the Acer AOD250-1584 Windows 7 netbook for just $279.99 shipped, originally priced at $349.99. On the inside, you'll find a 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom processor, 1GB of memory, and a 250GB SATA HDD. Product page. Video review after the jump.

Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard.

With a slick design and slide-out QWERTY keypad, the Acer M900 meets any business users standards for power and portability. It features a 3.8-inch touchscreen display, 5.0-megapixel camera, a Samsung 533-MHz processor, 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM, microSD expansion, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Yes, it sports a function that is quite rare to find on cell phones – fingerprint sensor, it performs well during talks, features handy interface and organizer function.

Amazon has the Acer Aspire One AOA110-1588 for just $255.98 shipped. Not only does it have 8GB of NAND Flash memory, this model "comes with an 8 GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory card -- great for storing digital media."Product page.

This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency.

Amazon is selling the Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop for just $299.00 shipped, originally priced at $399.99. It features a "vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam for easy video chatting, an instant-on feature that powers up the notebook in less than 15 seconds from when you switch it on." Product page.

With the Linpus Linux Lite operating system, Acer has improved the user experience by designing a friendly, easy-to-use and comprehensive interface utilizing a more natural approach to screen layout and functionality.

Straight from Computex 2008 in Taipei are these live shots of the Acer Aspire Predator gaming desktop. Unfortunately, we can't "confirm or deny whether it really was faster, better, stronger or longer than anything else." Click here for first picture in gallery.

Granted, that little "Don't Touch" sign technically makes this a hands-off, but either way, we're sure you'll enjoy the close-ups.

Weighing a little more than 2-pounds, the Acer Aspire One notebook packs an Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD or 8GB SSD, and an 8.9-inch CrystalBrite LED display. Prices start at $379. Click here for first picture in gallery.

..runs your choice of XP or Linux and packs 802.11b/g WiFi and optional 6-cell battery. It'll also sport an integrated WiMax module when the networks finally light up.

So you've seen the technical specs of the gorgeous Acer desktop, now check out the first live pictures of the Aspire Predator -- courtesy of Bit-Tech. Unfortunately, there's no word yet on pricing, but hopefully it's priced lower than the high-end Alienware computers. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here are some initial impressions:

Upgrading from a Core 2 Quad Q9300 to Core 2 Quad Q9450 may not seem like a lot, but GeForce 9600 GT SLI to GeForce 9800 GTX SLI is certainly very tempting if you're a gamer with a high-res screen. Our only worry with the pricing matrix is that Britain may come into effect and may make these prices translate directly from Euros to Pounds Sterling.

Acer expands its gaming desktop line with the Aspire Predator. This beast features a quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, up to 8GB DR2 800/1066 RAM, and "3x NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX graphics cards kept in check by liquid cooled core." Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Click here for first picture in gallery.

It features what Acer calls a "world's first optical bay mechanism" revealing a pair of 5.25-inch drive bays which you can stuff with a DVD drive, BD/HD DVD drive or both.